Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 93 - 91 Losing Our Face

Yue Lan, Xue Xiaoying, and Miaomiao shared a room, which happened to be next to Jiayi and Tang En’en’s.

The three of them also noticed Jiayi on the adjacent balcony and were momentarily startled.

Miaomiao was still polite enough to greet her, "Jiayi, you’re staying next door."

However, Yue Lan and Xue Xiaoying wore a look of cool detachment, as if they hadn’t seen her at all, saying to Miaomiao, "Are you that idle?"

Then they went inside.

Tang En’en took note of this and, upon entering the room, tentatively asked, "Are those three your colleagues in the secretarial department?"

Jiayi nodded helplessly.

Tang En’en couldn’t help it, "I’ve long heard that the secretarial department at headquarters is the proudest because they have direct contact with the CEO, shareholders, and senior management, but do they have to ostracize you like this?"

"It’s okay," Jiayi had gotten used to this after a month at headquarters and regained her sunny, clear smile, "Let’s start by sorting out our luggage."

Seeing Jiayi optimistic and unconcerned, Tang En’en didn’t say more.

Both of them opened their luggage and began to put things away.

Tang En’en took out a blue strapless dress, perfect for a beach party, the dress she would wear for the evening’s anniversary celebration.

The dress still had its brand tag on, a high-end brand: not a cheap item. Given Tang En’en’s character, she definitely wouldn’t buy such a dress under normal circumstances. The fact that she clenched her teeth and decided to spend the money showed that she, like the other female colleagues, placed great importance on the company’s anniversary event.

Jiayi smiled and urged Tang En’en to try it on. Once En’en put it on, she indeed shed her usual tomboyish aura, becoming gentler.

After taking off the dress, Tang En’en said, "Don’t just laugh at me, what about you? What will you wear to the evening’s anniversary party?"

Only then did Jiayi remember the tote bag Auntie Li had given her that morning, which she took out of her backpack.

Tang En’en, quick as a flash, snatched the tote bag first and pulled out the dress, exclaiming in surprise that she was almost speechless, "This... isn’t this from JASSICA.Y’s current collection? My goodness, this design... I saw it in this month’s magazine, it’s a handcrafted design by their star designer, and there’s only one, huh, how did you get this?"

Although Tang En’en rarely bought such expensive clothing, she often flipped through those luxury magazines.

The light green backless long dress seemed like a princess’s battle robe, with a natural freshness that suited the beach theme, yet full of romantic sentiment.

Once it was on, it was sure to dazzle and become the center of attention.

JASSICA.Y? That brand, it seemed familiar?

Jiayi remembered that at the Huanglong Mountain Villa party, when she first pretended to be his girlfriend in front of everyone, she had changed into a cocktail dress from the same brand, which had caused quite a surprise among the young elites. She knew the brand was formidable, with every launch leading to fierce competition among wealthy ladies and gentlemen.

What was that man thinking, letting her wear such an expensive dress? Was he worried she wouldn’t be sultry and eye-catching enough?

She took a breath.

"Wait, Jiayi, your dress... it isn’t a knockoff from online shopping, is it?" Tang En’en’s face suddenly turned serious.

Jiayi continued her line of thought, "Yeah, otherwise do you think I could afford it?"

No wonder, Tang En’en worried for her, "Most of those female colleagues are opportunistic. If they discover you’re wearing a knockoff, they’ll laugh at you."

Jiayi shrugged, "Why would they care about a low-level employee like me wearing a knockoff? It’s fine."

Tang En’en thought about it and didn’t say anything more, but she couldn’t help touching Jiayi’s dress again.

"It’s such a perfect imitation? Even if it’s a fake, it mustn’t be cheap."

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In the velvety smooth and textured deep blue of the night, lights flickered to life on the beach.

The annual celebration of the Huo Group was being held here.

As dusk fell, employees from all levels of the company arrived in succession.

On the open-air beach, the air was already filled with the aroma of red wine and champagne, with waiters moving through the crowd.

The atmosphere smelled of opulence and luxury.

The celebration’s cocktail party was scheduled for seven in the evening.

In the time leading up to it, everyone was free to mingle, drink, and chat at the party.

Jiayi and Tang En’en were strolling along the beach, waiting for the official start of the celebration.

After making a round, they were practically dazzled by the sight of every woman dressed to the nines.

To avoid drawing attention due to the long gown Huo Zhenyang had given her, Jiayi borrowed a small shawl from Tang En’en to cover herself.

Tang En’en thought Jiayi was also afraid of being ridiculed and sighed with pity, kindly reminding her, "Jiayi, you mustn’t buy these counterfeit A-grade goods when attending formal parties in the future. The women in the company are vicious with their words and just waiting for others to make a fool of themselves. If you don’t have enough money for clothes, I could lend you some."

Jiayi could hardly keep from crying or laughing and simply nodded, "Mhmm, it won’t happen next time." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

The two were enjoying the sea breeze and chatting when they heard a woman’s low voice up ahead, the words hitting Jiayi and Tang En’en full in the face:

"...Some people really can’t handle high-class events. It’s their first time at a major cocktail party, and they don’t even know how to dress or match their clothes... hehe."

It was Xue Xiaoying speaking in hushed tones, laughing with Yue Lan and Miaomiao.

Yue Lan and Miaomiao looked over, their gazes fixed on Jiayi.

Instantly, Yue Lan’s expression shifted, her lips curved in a sneer of disdain.

Jiayi knew what Xue Xiaoying meant; Tang En’en’s shawl was a pale pink that, paired with her own light green gown, made for a clashing red-on-green combination.

But she didn’t have any other outerwear, and truly didn’t want to stand out so much in the crowd.

Tang En’en couldn’t help herself, "How other people dress is none of some people’s business. They’re really worrying about nothing."

Xue Xiaoying stood proudly like a swan, "If they can’t even match their clothing, they shouldn’t even think about attending the celebration. If the cooperative partners attending the celebration saw them, it would be our disgrace."

Yue Lan raised an eyebrow, speaking indifferently, "I really can’t understand why they’d let two newcomers to the company attend the celebration. Such an important event really isn’t suitable for the two of you to attend. Jiayi, don’t take my words the wrong way, but that coat with that dress makes you look like a country bumpkin coming to town. Here’s what, I brought an extra dress. It’s in my room, go and put it on yourself. No matter what, it will be much more elegant than what you’re wearing now."

The tone was one of patronizing charity, as if addressing a maid.

"Jiayi, you should go and get it. Wearing Sister Yue’s would be better," Miaomiao added.

Although the group’s voices were quiet, the growing crowd at the party drew many people’s attention their way.

Tang En’en’s face flushed with anger, not wanting Jiayi to be humiliated there, she secretly grasped Jiayi’s hand, ready to leave.

Jiayi’s hand slipped from Tang En’en’s grasp, her delicate brows furrowed, her lashes fluttered slightly, and with a lift of her hand, the pale pink shawl slid off her shoulders.