The CEO's Substitute Wife Is A Genius-Chapter 398: Slap to the Face, The Expert is Right Beside You

Chapter 398: Chapter 398: Slap to the Face, The Expert is Right Beside You

Chen Anna was a bit vexed inside.

But when she appeared before others, her face immediately recovered a smile.

The actress Awen had been waiting for a long time among the guests, crisscrossing with drinks, diligently promoting herself.

The results were quite evident, as she had already obtained the business cards of several tycoons.

The tycoons were also quite interested in her, at least they remembered who she was.

When she saw Chen Anna appear, she immediately went to greet her.

Maintaining an appropriate distance so as not to seem too conspicuous.

Madam Chen walked at the forefront, her goal clear, heading straight for the district chief’s wife.

She initiated small talk, allowing Chen Anna a moment to chat with the district chief’s wife about home and family.

"It’s truly unexpected that you and the Hu family’s third boy would actually end up together," remarked the district chief’s wife with a meaningful smile.

Chen Anna smiled in response, "We’re happy adversaries, Hu Ming and I love and fight hard."

"In the future, you must not fight, only love is allowed," the district chief’s wife squinted and smiled.

At this moment, Lady Jervin and Princess Layte came over.

They had met Mrs. Chen at a Paris fashion show, shared common interests, and afterward formed a small circle.

But undoubtedly, Mrs. Chen held the lowest status in this clique; she had to somewhat flatter the other three.

"Princess, that outfit looks wonderful on you. Who would have thought you’d appreciate this modern Chinese-style design?"

Mrs. Chen precisely found the right point for flattery.

By complimenting Princess Layte’s outfit, she actually aimed to segue into another topic.

Princess Layte was caught off guard, truly believing the compliment.

Her smile was radiant, "This is a new piece by LV’s chief designer Anna, it’s a happy coincidence, sharing a name with your beloved."

"So, it’s a masterpiece by the master designer Anna. No wonder, top-notch designers for top-notch people, a powerful combination."

Mrs. Chen paused, a smile in her eyes, "Do you remember the matter I mentioned last time?"

While saying this, she beckoned Awen over.

"A good friend of my Anna, currently working as an artist under the Chen Family."

Chen Anna was speechless.

She was actually being used as a cover!

Princess Layte smiled and nodded, her gaze briefly resting on Awen.

She indeed found her beautiful but unsuitable as a spokesperson for designer Anna’s pieces.

"Today is for celebrating your big day; let’s not talk business," Princess Layte graciously refused.

Mrs. Chen smiled awkwardly, "Alright... Let’s drink, enjoy, these are the very best from Bordeaux."

"Cheers~" Princess Layte raised her glass.

The district chief’s wife and Lady Jervin, seeing this, also raised their glasses.

Soon the group’s attention was back on Chen Anna.

Lady Jervin suggested they take a group photo as a memento.

No doubt, the district chief’s wife was the prime choice for the center, with Lady Jervin and Princess Layte on each side.

And Chen Anna, Mrs. Chen, respectively took their places beside Lady Jervin and Princess Layte.

A professional photographer stood before them, ready to take their picture.

Just as he was about to press the shutter, Princess Layte suddenly became very serious, gesturing to interrupt the photographer.

"Wait a moment."

Her piercing gaze was fixed on a girl wandering near a western dining table.

The girl held a small piece of cake, her plain dress and demeanor not drawing attention.

However, it was her very incongruity that made Princess Layte notice her at a glance.

Not only Princess Layte noticed, but Lady Jervin did too.

"I’ve seen an acquaintance; I’ll go say hello first."

"I’ll join you." Lady Jervin followed.

The remaining trio was left stunned, including the district chief’s wife, unclear about whom the two had spotted.

But with many distinguished guests invited that day, encountering acquaintances was not unusual.

What they never expected was that the two ladies made a beeline for someone who looked like a female student, initiating conversation with an attitude that was even a little ingratiating?

Mrs. Chen thought she had seen wrong, took a step back, and asked Chen Anna, "That’s our cousin, isn’t it?"

She couldn’t even remember the name of this younger cousin.

"It’s Manman, huh? She seems to be quite familiar with Lady Lai Te and Mrs. Jervin, doesn’t she?"

"Cousin? Is she a relative of the Hu family or the Chen family? How come I’ve never seen her before?" asked the wife of the district commissioner curiously.

"She is the seventh young miss of the Hu family, the Hu family has been looking for this child all the while, and only recently found her," Mrs. Chen explained immediately.

"I see," the wife of the district commissioner nodded, then her brows furrowed tightly.

Very few people could command such respectful attitudes from Lady Lai Te and Mrs. Jervin.

Even as the wife of the district commissioner, the three of them felt like equals in her presence.

Don’t be fooled by her standing in the center during the photoshoot; that was only because this was in Harbor City, her husband’s territory, to save face for her husband.

"Let’s go over and have a look," the wife of the district commissioner was quite curious.

How could a plain girl, who at most was the seventh young miss of the Hu family, command such respect from those two?

As the three approached, Mrs. Jervin suddenly closed her mouth.

It was Lady Lai Te who, with a smile that was not quite a smile, turned to Mrs. Chen: "The ’Divine Doctor’ is right here, and you are even related by marriage. Instead of asking me to sponsor your artist, why not have Miss Jiang do it?"

"Hmm?" Mrs. Chen was taken aback.

Lady Lai Te shook her head: "Forget it, it’s just about a collaboration with Anna. I’ll make the connection for you."

Mrs. Chen was surprised and nearly cried out loud.

What was happening?

Just a moment ago, they refused to talk business, so how could their attitudes have undergone a 180° massive change after just a chat with the Hu family cousin?

"Miss Jiang, would you like to take a group photo with us?"

Mrs. Jervin interrupted Lady Lai Te.

Jiang Man took a cup of fruit juice from a servant, her expression indifferent, showing little interest: "I don’t like having my photo taken."

But Mrs. Jervin and Lady Lai Te seemed to be pleading, as if sharing a frame with Jiang Man was a great honor.

"Mrs. Chen, Anna, please persuade her," Mrs. Jervin tugged at Mrs. Chen’s sleeve.

Their entire conversation was in English, without any barriers.

But Mrs. Chen was like struck dumb, shocked until she forgot how to pronounce English, unable to utter a word.

Finally, in Chinese and in a hushed voice, she said: "Hu family cousin, are you very familiar with them? They seem to respect you quite a bit, don’t they?"

Yes, it was respect.

Two very prestigious ladies actually gave a lot of respect to a young college girl!

This was undoubtedly a slap in the face for Mrs. Chen.

Not long ago, she had disdained Jiang Man for not being qualified to greet these distinguished ladies.

Now, it was them who actively wanted to converse with her and were eager to take a photo with her.

Even if her CPU burned out, Mrs. Chen couldn’t figure it out.

"Do you have some kind of special identity?" she asked again.

Jiang Man raised her eyebrows.

Identity, hmm.

She had plenty of it.

"Manman certainly has a status, Mom, didn’t I tell you, she is the ’Divine Doctor’?" Chen Anna interjected.

Mrs. Chen nodded.

Previously, she hadn’t felt much, but today’s events gave her a profound experience.

The Hu family’s seventh young miss was indeed extraordinary, her reputation widespread, even Lady Lai Te and Mrs. Jervin had to show her a little respect.

Jiang Man smiled and didn’t explain further.

At that moment, Chen Anna eagerly stepped forward, linking arms with her: "Come on, let’s take the photo together."

When it came to standing positions, Lady Lai Te and Mrs. Jervin voluntarily offered their spots.

This left the wife of the district commissioner flustered, unsure whether she should continue standing in the center position.

Click!

The final picture was taken with two center positions.

Jiang Man, dressed in casual clothes, stood out starkly against the other five dressed for the event.

She and the wife of the district commissioner stood in the very middle, with Lady Lai Te and Chen Anna to the left, and Mrs. Jervin and Mrs. Chen to the right.

Mrs. Chen’s smile was very unnatural.

She had not anticipated that the person she had looked down upon would have such a high status...