Chapter 417: Chapter 417: Wen Wan’s Composure
Shen Cheng listened half-heartedly.
Actually, besides those who needed Shi Yaoguang’s help and wanted him to handle matters, not many were really listening.
Everyone clustered in small groups, casually chatting, among which a few wealthy young ladies gathered to gossip.
"I heard that woman was a mistress who climbed her way up?"
"Exactly, she was just a secretary originally."
"Haha, these days, as long as you’re a woman, you can easily seduce a man into bed."
"Just a lowly wench, what’s she worth? If not for Uncle Shi’s extensive connections, who would care about her?"
One of the young ladies, displeased, said: "So easily seduced by a homewrecker, that man is no good either."
A girl who came with her quickly tugged at her sleeve, "Don’t talk nonsense."
After all, most people here were Shi Yaoguang’s people, including business friends and subordinates at work.
Although Shi Yaoguang made a mistake in this matter, these people who only had work interactions with him didn’t care about his domestic affairs. They kept themselves safe by not inquiring or criticizing.
On the contrary, speaking ill of him might cause trouble if overheard by someone with an agenda.
The person pursed their lips and indeed stopped talking.
Shi Yaoguang and Ye Jin stood together at the center of the banquet, surrounded by business friends.
They all drank, chatted, and laughed merrily.
The attendees all brought their wishes for happiness.
Even if some people were dissatisfied with Ye Jin, they did not show it.
The banquet served as an excellent venue for business discussions, and thanks to this gathering, Shi Yaoguang closed several significant deals, which brightened his mood further.
If someone complimented "Mrs. Shi is really beautiful," Shi Yaoguang would nod and show an especially proud expression.
Ye Jin, on the other hand, blushed modestly and lowered her head, claiming it was all because he was willing to spend money on her.
This sparked even more gossip and topics to discuss.
Some teased Shi Yaoguang about spoiling his wife, but he wasn’t upset, just laughing and occasionally raising his glass to others.
Shi Yaoguang and Ye Jin indeed looked good together, those compliments weren’t entirely insincere, but Shen Cheng didn’t see it that way.
She yawned lazily, not wanting to say a word more.
Equally disinterested in the banquet was Wen Wan, besides Shen Cheng.
In fact, she didn’t understand why Shi Yaoguang would invite his ex-wife to their wedding anniversary.
But since the invitation was sent, not attending would seem cowardly.
She wasn’t at fault in that matter, and shrinking away wasn’t in her nature, so she had to attend the banquet.
She was doing very well now, moreover, she had a capable son to be proud of.
Several old friends who recognized Wen Wan came up to chat.
"Wen Wan, you’re really generous to come to this kind of event. If it were me, I might have caused a scene."
Wen Wan sipped her red wine elegantly and smiled, "What right do I have to interfere with other people’s happiness?"
"You’re really okay with it?"
"It’s not about being okay or not, life is so long, how can one not encounter a few scumbags?"
She used a phrase popular among young people today and couldn’t help laughing first.
The person who came to greet her agreed with her, clinking her glass with a ding, "There’s a reason I’ve always admired you over the years."
Wen Wan smiled gracefully: "You flatter me."