allonlinenovel Chapter 20 My Mom Was the Richest Woman in the 1980s
Chapter 20 My Mom Was the Richest Woman in the 1980s
"Mom, am I dressed too much?"
Looking at the white embroidered fitted cheongsam she was wearing, Liu Sisi felt a little lost. Was it really appropriate to dress like this for a solo exhibition?
"Sisi, Mom has inquired about it. This embroidery exhibition is quite formal. Embroidery masters from all over the country will be coming. How can we not dress up beautifully?"
Well, it was my first exhibition, after all.
"Okay, I'll take this beautiful piece of jewelry from the shelf too," Liu Sisi happily began to put together her outfit.
Many of the attendees at this exhibition were female classmates of Liu Sisi. Before they even entered the venue, they started chatting at the entrance.
"Hey, Peng Jiahui, Liu Sisi, who always scored higher than you before sixth grade, is coming to this competition too."
What? Upon hearing this, Peng Jiahui's expression darkened slightly. Why was she here?
Does Liu Sisi know that I gave her stepmother money to make her drop out of school? Don't blame me for being heartless; it's her fault for always being ahead of me academically.
But thinking about the information I had heard a year ago, what good would it do if she came? She hadn't even graduated from elementary school and was about to get married. What did she have to compare with me?
"Hu Ting, really? It's been so long. I wonder how she's doing. But I heard back then that she didn't transfer schools, but that her stepmother wouldn't let her continue her studies."
"Really? Jia Hui, who told you that? I ran into Liu Sisi at the mall a few days ago. She was carrying a bunch of designer brands. Those aren't things you can buy with just a little money, so I gave her a ticket to the exhibition."
Peng Jiahui looked at Hu Ting with a slightly surprised expression.
"It's probably money from her husband. I heard a year ago that she was already looking for a husband, and I guess she's married now, maybe even has kids. But Hu Ting, you're really kind-hearted."
Peng Jiahui's words were full of belittling undertones; she was still waiting for the compliments from the crowd.
But suddenly they all exclaimed in surprise.
A car with sleek lines, exuding both luxury and technology, pulled up at the entrance of the exhibition hall.
"It's a stretched Lincoln. I saw it when I went to Hong Kong last year. This isn't a car that just anyone can ride in. In Hong Kong, only billionaires can afford to drive it. I heard it's imported from overseas."
"Who is it? Are there any people this rich around here?"
"No, I haven't heard of that."
Inside the car, Liu Sisi saw many familiar faces outside the window. Because there were quite a few girls in her class who liked embroidery, there were a lot of people there this time.
After parking the car, Liu Sisi opened the car door directly.
Liu Sisi appeared before everyone in a white embroidered dress.
Looking up from her clothes, a string of expensive-looking jewelry adorned her fair neck. The jewelry on her delicate ears complemented the necklace, creating a beautiful effect.
At first, no one recognized who this person was, but one person recognized her immediately: Peng Jiahui.
Because the person who knows you best is often your enemy.
Seeing Liu Sisi's glamorous appearance, Peng Jiahui's eyes immediately drooped. How lucky she was! Wasn't she supposed to be introduced to an abusive man? How could she be so rich?
Hu Ting, who was standing nearby, had already surrounded them.
"Sisi, you must be Liu Sisi? I almost didn't recognize you today, you look so beautiful. And that embroidered cheongsam you're wearing must be quite something too."
Liu Sisi smiled shyly after hearing this.
"My mom prepared all of these for me. Aren't they pretty?"
"It looks good, how could it not look good?"
Hu Ting wanted to say a few more words of praise, but was interrupted by Peng Jiahui's sarcastic voice.
"Alright, everyone, let's go in. Standing here is blocking other people from entering the conference."
Then I heard her speak to Liu Sisi.
"Sisi, I'm sorry, I wasn't talking about you, so please don't take it personally."
Liu Sisi smiled faintly. "It's alright. After all, we're all standing at the door. If Jia Hui really scolds me, wouldn't she be dragging herself in too, right, Jia Hui?"
Peng Jiahui's expression changed slightly, and she nodded with a forced smile.
"Let's go, since the exhibition has started, let's go in first."
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit strange, Hu Ting could only urge them on first.
Upon entering the exhibition hall, one is greeted by a Suzhou embroidery screen displayed in the very center. The screen is covered with chrysanthemums, yet it does not appear gaudy. It looks understated and unpretentious, with lively patterns and ingenious design. It truly deserves to be one of the four great embroidery styles of China.
Along the way, Liu Sisi's embroidered cheongsam attracted a lot of attention, and even some embroidery experts took the initiative to chat with her.
Peng Jiahui was extremely jealous. Why? She had gone to great lengths to get her into the mud, and after only a year apart, things had spiraled out of control.
Feeling resentful yet mindful of something, Peng Jiahui could only casually ask Liu Sisi a question.
"Sisi, I wonder where you are studying at university now. We haven't heard from you in so long."
Upon hearing the word "university," Liu Sisi's bright eyes instantly dimmed.
"I didn't go to college."
"Oh, so what they said is true? That your stepmother won't let you go to school, is that true? I heard your stepmother is already helping you find a husband."
"Was the car you rode in today your husband's family's?"
Seeing the stares directed at her at the exhibition, Peng Jiahui deliberately asked in a loud voice.
"No, these are all rumors. Peng Jiahui, you seem to know quite a lot. You haven't been back to Huai County since you got into university, have you? You seem to be quite concerned about my affairs."
Upon hearing this, Peng Jiahui's eyes flickered with panic, but she forced herself to look directly at Liu Sisi.
"Sisi, I heard this from an acquaintance in Huai County. Everyone knows what your family's financial situation is. If they suddenly become so rich, we can only assume it's because of your partner."
Liu Sisi sneered, never expecting to encounter someone who disgusted her at a solo exhibition.
"Since you know that she is my stepmother and she can make decisions for me, fine, stop guessing. The car belongs to my biological mother. My mother has come to pick me up so I can live with her."
"And what I'm wearing was also bought by my mother, are you satisfied now?"
Liu Sisi looked at Peng Jiahui and spoke coldly.
Hu Ting and the others who were watching from the side looked at Peng Jiahui strangely, wondering why she spoke so without thinking.
Seeing everyone's gazes, Peng Jiahui instantly lost control of her expression and glared fiercely at Liu Sisi. However, her glasses concealed the ferocity in her eyes, and everyone thought she was just daydreaming.
The female classmate who overheard Liu Sisi's exact words couldn't help but sigh softly.
"Luckily we came to the exhibition, otherwise how would we have known that our former classmates had become so rich?"
"Yes, yes, we have to hold onto this relationship. We shouldn't be going there to meet these rich people all the time."
Suddenly, a loud voice from afar interrupted the crowd's discussion.
"Sisi, what are you doing here? Where's your mother? Isn't she with you?"
"Uncle Lin, I'm here with my classmates to see the exhibition today, not with my mom."
"Really? Then Uncle Lin will visit your home after you've settled in."
"Great! I welcome it with both hands."
"You little rascal, you really know how to talk. Alright, Uncle Lin has something to do, so I won't bother you any longer. You two have fun."
Watching the group of people who were talking to Liu Sisi walk away, Hu Ting finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sisi, you know the mayor?"
"What? Liu Sisi knows the mayor?"
The female classmates standing nearby said excitedly.
Another classmate sighed softly.
"Wow, what a powerful classmate I have now."