Chapter 01.2

In fact, the original owner had a very good foundation. Her skin was as white as porcelain, almost flawless. Her features were also particularly delicate, especially those eyes, a slight turn of which was full of charm. The only problem was her poor aesthetic sense and lack of dressing skills.

Before Su Qian came here, she was also a great beauty. In the entertainment circle where beauties were as common as clouds, she could outshine all others, so highlighting her own advantages was a piece of cake.

It took Su Qian more than an hour to finally finish her makeup. The just-right makeup perfectly highlighted the advantages of her features, and her bright and charming appearance was completely different from the “ghostly” look she had before.

Su Qian got up to stretch her body that had been sitting for a long time, then walked over to open the box containing the dress.

Inside was a pure white, slim-fitting, mid-length dress. It was a strapless style, with a few delicate ruffles at the neckline, and the dress was adorned with small diamonds. At first glance, it was full of fairy-like aura.

The dress was very beautiful, but it wasn’t suitable for Su Qian.

According to the plot in the book, this was the first time Su Qian and Zhou Bingyan attended a banquet together. This dress was switched, and she would end up wearing the same dress as Zhou Bingyan at the banquet.

Different temperaments would result in vastly different effects when wearing the same dress. Zhou Bingyan, with her petite figure and delicate appearance, was particularly suited to this dress. Coupled with the original owner’s aesthetic that was different from the masses, the comparison would be extremely harsh.

Su Qian casually put down the dress. With a little over an hour left, she put on a regular outfit and went out.

When Chen Yu saw her dressed like this, she felt a tightness in her heart, and the questioning words slipped out, “Where are you going, why aren’t you wearing that dress?”

Bang——

Her response was a loud door slam.

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At seven o’clock in the evening, in the banquet hall.

Zhou Bingyan glanced at the expensive watch on her wrist, calculated that the time was almost right, and her red lips slightly hooked up. Then she pretended to casually look at the reflection in the floor-to-ceiling window.

After confirming that every detail was perfect, she greeted the person she was about to meet with the most confident posture.

At 7:05 p.m., a couple in their fifties walked in. They walked arm in arm, their noble demeanor attracting many people’s attention.

Zhou Bingyan was about to greet them when she saw the woman who followed them in.

Her makeup was exquisite and bright, her manners elegant and generous, her expressions managed just right, and the smile at the corner of her lips was as refreshing as a spring breeze. Especially the high-slit, floor-length red dress she was wearing, which perfectly showcased her nearly perfect figure.

With each step, her straight and long legs were faintly visible, and the hem of her dress swayed with her steady steps, like a flamboyant wild rose with thorns.

Having been in the entertainment circle for many years, Su Qian was definitely a professional when it came to walking the red carpet. Her calm and composed demeanor, coupled with her superior looks, made her the center of attention in an instant.

From the eyes of the people around her, Zhou Bingyan saw admiration, surprise, and appreciation. The smile on her face cracked for a moment, and she couldn’t help but look down at her light and watery dress. She was almost furious that her limelight was stolen by someone who was inferior to her in every way.

But she wasn’t a pushover either, and quickly adjusted her emotions. She put on a smile and greeted them.

“Godfather, godmother, you’re here.”

Zhou Bingyan, with a smile as beautiful as a flower, took the arms of the two elders of the Jin family, stood between them, and looked at Su Qian with a meaningful gaze, “How come you came by yourself, where is Jin Lie?”

Zhou Bingyan gave people the same impression as described in the book. She seemed like a green tea innocent flower on the surface, but in reality, she was quite cunning.

If not, the original owner wouldn’t have been oppressed so miserably, having been in the entertainment circle for several years without any decent resources.

Su Qian responded indifferently, “He’s busy.”

“Really? I saw him a few days ago.” Zhou Bingyan blinked, “Do you want me to contact him for you later?”

Su Qian laughed, “Sure.”

Trying to provoke the original owner with this might have worked, but it wouldn’t work on her. Although she had the original owner’s memories, because the book had very few scenes between Su Qian and Jin Lie, she hardly had any impression of this husband in name.

Seeing Su Qian’s indifferent look, Mother Jin intentionally reminded her, “Su Qian, you should learn from Bingyan. She has had a good relationship with Ah Lie since childhood.”

They had been married for more than a year, and although it was a secret marriage, the couple still respected each other, which was not right.

“Oh, godmother, people are different. What works for me may not work for Su Qian, so don’t make it hard for her.” Zhou Bingyan took their arms and left, “My parents are still waiting for you.”

Before leaving, she didn’t forget to give Su Qian a triumphant glance.

The loving family left, and Su Qian was left in peace. She hadn’t eaten for a long time and was starving, so she found a corner where no one cared and ate something.

Having interacted with various people, she had a general understanding of them. To be honest, she had seen too many people like Zhou Bingyan, all fox spirits trying to scare her with ghost stories. Whose skills were deeper, it was still uncertain.

Even though she was starving, the self-cultivation of an actress allowed Su Qian to only eat a plate of vegetable salad. Just as she put down her fork, the phone in her handbag rang.

Mother Jin said on the phone that she wanted her to come to a certain room upstairs.

After hanging up the phone, Su Qian’s first reaction was that there was trouble. Thinking carefully, the original owner’s daily life was quite interesting.

Su Qian slowly got up, took her handbag, and gracefully went upstairs.

As she thought, the atmosphere in the room was somewhat oppressive. Father and Mother Jin were sitting on a double sofa, and Zhou Bingyan was sitting in one of the single seats across from them.

“You’re so slow.” Zhou Bingyan, looking like she was watching a good show, blew on her nails.

Su Qian sat down on the other single sofa, looked at Mother Jin without humility or arrogance, and said, “Do you need me for something?”

The two elders looked at each other, and Mother Jin put a photo on the coffee table, “Jin Lie will come over in a while, I hope you can explain what this is about first.”

In the photo, Su Qian and a man were walking side by side into the gate of a certain place. The sky was pitch black, and the two people’s postures seemed intimate. The man only had a vague silhouette, but Su Qian was caught in profile, even the upward curve of the corner of her mouth was very clear.

In a flash, an image surged into Su Qian’s mind. It was Zhou Bingyan who had pushed the original owner down the stairs!

She saw Zhou Bingyan and Jin Lie in the same room late at night. After getting drunk, she went up to question them, and in the midst of the pushing and shoving, she was pushed down the stairs by Zhou Bingyan.

Su Qian put down the photo, her expression calm as she looked at Zhou Bingyan.

Heh.

So, all the fuss tonight was actually a setup for a counterattack.