CHAPTER 249: CHAPTER 249: IN MY EYES, MY WIFE IS THE MOST CHARMING (1)

Of course, I want to stay here!

Finding a job these days is hard, and a company with good benefits like Shen’s is even harder to find. No one is a fool; no one wants to lose such a good job! So, even though this woman in front of them is so arrogant, they can’t let her in. After all, not letting her in is just following the rules, and they have a legitimate reason to stand by. But if they let her in and something happens, they’ll definitely get fired!

"Miss, please leave as soon as possible, otherwise we will notify our manager to come over," the security guard said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Are you threatening me?" Shen Jiajia, so angry she forgot her image, questioned coldly.

"We’re just reminding you."

The two security guards said in unison, their attitude both tacit and righteous, so much so that Shen Jiajia’s face twisted in anger. But she had no choice. If she continued making a scene and attracted more attention, the one who would be embarrassed would be herself. Therefore, Shen Jiajia had no choice but to leave furiously.

"Mom, I can’t get into the dressing room, so I can’t get this done." Full of anger, Shen Jiajia walked to a corner of the hotel garden and quietly called Ma Huilian.

"There’s no other way?"

"For now, I can’t think of another way."

"Well..." Ma Huilian, always by Shen Zixian’s side, didn’t dare to speak loudly at this point. With her hand covering her mouth, she spoke very quietly, afraid that Shen Zixian might hear.

"Isn’t that Jelson?"

"Could Shen’s be collaborating with Maison?"

"..."

The sudden buzz of conversations drowned out Ma Huilian’s voice. Everyone’s eyes turned to the entrance, staring curiously at the foreign man surrounded by bodyguards.

"Hey, Mom, why is it so noisy over there?" On the other side of the phone, Shen Jiajia couldn’t hear Ma Huilian’s words clearly, only the noise, so she yelled out.

"Alright, I’m hanging up." With people around her, Ma Huilian couldn’t speak freely, so she hurriedly hung up the phone.

On the other side, Shen Lingxing, having received the news, led his subordinates to greet Jelson. The two of them shook hands warmly and, after a polite exchange, walked side by side into the reception room.

Although many people present were seeing Jelson in person for the first time, the upper-crust aristocrats and celebrities who loved luxury goods had heard of him through newspapers, magazines, or the news. He was the founder of the Maison brand, a well-known figure with a peculiar temper. Many large corporations had tried to collaborate with Maison but were all rejected. Who would have thought that Shen’s new head could actually bring Jelson here in person!

The low murmurs of conversation didn’t stop for a while. Amidst the amazement or praise for Shen Lingxing from others, Ma Huilian clearly saw the proud expression on Shen Zixian’s face.

Obviously, Shen Zixian recognized and was very satisfied with Shen Lingxing’s capabilities. But the more satisfied he was with Shen Lingxing, the more uncomfortable Ma Huilian felt. She wished the anniversary celebration would be ruined so that, through media reports, everyone would know about Shen Lingxing’s embarrassment!

"Huilian, are you not feeling well?" Shen Zixian, perceptive as ever, noticed Ma Huilian’s somewhat pale face and unusually showed a caring and gentle side in front of others.

"Yes." Ma Huilian, a woman who could keep her composure, wasn’t unsettled by Shen Zixian’s sudden concern. She calmly nodded and said softly, "I might have caught a chill from the night wind last night and feel a bit dizzy."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zixian gently held Ma Huilian’s shoulder and said, "How about we find a place to sit down?"

"No need." Ma Huilian shook her head slightly, saying weakly, "With so many guests to entertain, you stay here. I’ll just go find some medicated oil. I should be fine quickly."

"Should we ask a waiter to help you find it?" A small matter like this shouldn’t require Ma Huilian to go herself!

"That’s too much trouble. I’ll go myself. Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon."

Leaving the venue, Ma Huilian immediately dialed Shen Jiajia’s phone number. After confirming her location, she quickly went to meet her.

"Mom, why are you so slow?" When Ma Huilian arrived, Shen Jiajia, impatient and tugging at her coat, complained.

The early spring weather was still gloomy and cold, and the evening wind brought a chill that made one shiver. Standing in the garden for ten minutes had worn out all of Shen Jiajia’s patience.

"There are a lot of people inside. I couldn’t just leave when I wanted to." Ma Huilian said helplessly. After speaking, she adjusted Shen Jiajia’s collar and said, "Let’s go inside."

"Go inside for what? There are security guards at the dressing room; we can’t get in." Speaking of the security guards made Shen Jiajia angry. Her face distorted with rage, her image of elegance completely gone.

"If we can’t get in, so be it." Unable to think of a better plan, they had to give up. After all, Shen Lingxing wasn’t a fool. If something happened under his nose, their goal might not be achieved, and they could get caught instead.

In the Shen Family, they were living under someone else’s thumb. If Shen Zixian and the old lady knew they were deliberately causing trouble, their future days would be even harder! So, after careful consideration, Ma Huilian decided to abandon the original plan.

"Give up?" Shen Jiajia had been waiting here for Ma Huilian to provide another plan. Her words now felt like a bucket of cold water extinguishing the last hope she had.

"How can we just give up?" Shen Jiajia, grabbing Ma Huilian’s hand excitedly, raised her voice.

"There’s no right opportunity." Ma Huilian, also unhappy, knew their opponent was formidable. Shen Lingxing’s current accomplishments proved he was no simple man. On the contrary, he was intelligent, skilled, and had not only the old lady but also the support of other four major families’ heirs. What could they, as two unarmed women, use to fight him?

"Then when will we wait until?" Shen Jiajia, losing patience, shouted angrily.

"Calm down, it’s just a matter of time. We will find the right opportunity." Ma Huilian comforted Shen Jiajia while also comforting herself.

For over twenty years, she had been comforting herself like this, enduring every day, hoping that one day, she could turn the tables and take the old lady’s place in the Shen Family.

And having endured for over twenty years, waiting had become a habit, even a hope that hadn’t been extinguished. As long as they could wait, hope was always there!

"..."

Shen Jiajia gritted her teeth, not speaking. She knew that no matter how much she argued and fussed, she couldn’t change the reality. Although she felt aggrieved inside, she had to force herself to bow down to reality.