Madame is Pretending to be an Academic Slacker Again!

Chapter 507: The Grand Face-Slapping Wife-Defending Scene (Part 3)

The first guest seat is on the left side of Mrs. Nalan, two places away, which is right next to Nalan Ye Jue’s seat.It can be said, it’s definitely a case of getting the first opportunity due to proximity!

Jun Ruyi couldn’t be more satisfied.

No matter what means Qin Xin used to make Mrs. Nalan misunderstand her, as the daughter of the president, she held her status here with pride, looking down on everyone else.

Compared to Lan Yingjun and Qin Wenrou who came in last and were seated at the very end of the table, it was an undeniable instant superiority.

As Jun Ruyi sat in that seat, the surrounding gazes changed; she deeply felt the endless admiration, jealousy, and worship around her.

Just when she was full of pride, Mrs. Nalan entered with Qin Xin. Upon seeing the seating arrangement, she immediately instructed onsite: "Husband, Jue, you go to the second table to accompany the male guests. Why join the women in their fun? Xinxin, come sit in Jue’s spot."

Nalan Ye Jue readily agreed and, before leaving his seat, gave Qin Xin a reassuring look, silently comforting her: "Little wife, don’t worry, Mother won’t make things difficult for you."

Qin Xin: "..."

Man, can’t you stop exchanging those flirtatious glances in public?

Mrs. Nalan then gestured to a distinguished elderly lady: "Mrs. Gong, join me."

Mrs. Gong had an air of noble elegance beyond description, with age indistinguishable; she seemed like a noble consort or empress straight out of a court drama, obviously of extraordinary status.

Qin Xin had never met her and simply nodded politely and reservedly.

After Mrs. Nalan re-arranged the seating, the layout presented an odd configuration.

Mrs. Gong, being the most esteemed guest present, was naturally at Mrs. Nalan’s right hand, but Qin Xin was seated on her left.

The left side was regarded as more honorable, making her spot even higher than Mrs. Gong’s in terms of significance.

Furthermore, as it was the seat previously occupied by Nalan Ye Jue, there was an unspoken implication of being the host.

As for Jun Ruyi...

She was now in the guest seat on Qin Xin’s left, definitely overshadowed by Qin Xin.

For a moment, everyone couldn’t comprehend this arrangement!

Jun Ruyi’s face became stiff.

As the president’s daughter, she disdained being seated at the same level as Qin Xin and couldn’t tolerate being overshadowed by her.

She clenched her fists tightly, forced to endure to maintain her dignity, awaiting the gift presentation segment to soundly disgrace Qin Xin, this insignificant character.

She wanted Qin Xin, this modest girl from a humble background, to understand what it meant to be unworthy of one’s status.

Even if such a prestigious spot is given to you, you won’t sit steadily!

After the first medicinal soup was served.

Mrs. Nalan warmly invited everyone to enjoy the soup, and then the butler came to inquire whether to proceed with the reading and presentation of guests’ gifts.

This was also the standard procedure for birthday banquets in the great families of the Imperial City.

The public display of gifts was also an entertaining segment of the banquet.

The guests naturally hoped that the gifts they’d carefully chosen would get some spotlight in front of everyone, adding to their prestige.

At this moment, no one was more eager than Jun Ruyi.

When Mrs. Nalan’s words "Alright, let’s begin" were barely spoken, Jun Ruyi’s heart nearly leaped out of her chest.

Full of ambition!

Inwardly, she was anxious for her gift to astound everyone, yet outwardly, she maintained a composure befitting her status, appearing indifferent and haughtily dignified.

Unfortunately, the first gift was from Mrs. Gong.

It was a famous painting from the Tang Dynasty, an authentic master’s work of the "Emperor’s Portrait."

Compared to the palace lady painting at auctions, it was a hundred times more esteemed.

Everyone present marveled and admired its rarity, acknowledging that the Gong Family was indeed a quietly prestigious noble family within the empire, casually gifting antiques.

Yet Mrs. Gong casually remarked, "It’s just a painting I played with as a child, don’t despise it, Mrs. Nalan."