The most intriguing thing about Qin Jua reality shows was that they were streamed live. So if anyone made a blunder, there was no way to edit it. They had planned a three-hour stream where they would place minor competitions and quizzes to make it joyful.
After setting the camera, she started her interview with the family. Only her aunts, uncles and about twenty such family members were invited.
"Jing Tian, you look quite pretty in this dress." One of the guests complimented.
"My Tian'er always had a fine taste in fashion since she was a little." He Zhouyan praised her daughter with a prideful tone. "Since little, she would design her own dresses. In our industry, even the finest fashion designers would praise her work and get their inspiration from it."
"Mother, don't embarrass me!" Jing Tian said shyly.
"He Zhouyan is right. I have seen her discernment in fashion for my entire life. Expensive clothing is not always the best clothing. One has to find something that complements his personality as well as represent the current trends. And Jing Tian does that quite right." One of guest, invited from He family, fawned over He Zhouyan.
"What about Jing Lihua? Does she keep up with the latest trends?" Qin Jua was getting a little vexed at them steering the conversation to Jing Tian. She was here only for Jing Lihua, the wife of Su Liwei and the new President of Tiang enterprise. Jing Lihua was quite a celebrity after their splendid wedding. "She is now presiding over Tang corporate. Must be difficult for her to find time for her looks"
"Oh, she?" A look of disdain flashed across He Zhoyan's face. She said dismissively, "Since childhood, she lacked an aptitude in such simple matter. It has always been Jing Tian who assisted her with her clothing. That girl simply doesn't know how to dress at all!"
A few other women also openly criticized Jing Lihua following He Zhoyan's disapproval. They didn't intend to hide their disgust of her at all.
"She prefers bright, blinding colors and doesn't care about the resent trends at all."
"Her style is odd. Though her clothing is expensive, it is always too ostentatious for my taste."
"The child was motherless. There was no one to teach her. And she had always been spoiled by her grandfather. So she barely listened to He Zhoyan kind advice."
"Wait till she comes down. I bet she would be wearing some lurid colors. You will learn yourself about her odd taste."
Qin Jua was speechless. Qin Jua had studied Jing Lihua's character before deciding the show. From her past behavior, Jing Lihua appeared to be a little dull. But when Qin Jua observed Jing Lihua, she felt a bit different. Qin Jua was a little hopeful.
Just then, Jing Lihua walked down through the curved staircase accompanied by Zhao Liying. Her slender, white hand glided down the stair golden flair. It created such a beautiful contrast: her pale skin to the golden flair that the spectators couldn't look away. Her strapless blue c.o.c.ktail dress caught the sight of all the audience and made them gawk at her in awe. Her intricate diamond necklace and bracelet further complimented her looks.
Her simple yet elegant dress, along with her hair resting on her right shoulder with slight curls looked so stunning that Qin Jua instantly gave the notion to the cameraman to record the graceful entrance. She climbed down in her midlength blue heels. Despite the stairs, her gait was impeccable.
The dress complimented her at its fullest. It was as if it was made for her.
"Isn't that dress from the latest winter collection from Zhao boutiques? The one designed by Mo Liang?"
"No way. It is the one! I had so long wanted to get my hands on that one! I tried all my means but they wouldn't sell it for any price. Only a handful of privileged customers could get it! How did she get it? The collection was not available for sale before the fashion week!"
Who said Jing Lihua lacked style? All those who criticized her were now looking away in embarrassment. And those who didn't criticize her, look continuously at her in fascination.
"She sure knows how to dress well." One of them commented.
"It must be Jing Tian who has selected the dress for her." It was He Zongying who had also been invited to the show. She was still full of resentment. "Everyone knows about her horrible tastes"
Other thought in a union: It must be the reason.
Jing Tian's jealousy kicked in when Jing Lihua stole the spotlight. Jing Lihua was gorgeous. With just a simple dress, she could look stunning. Jing Tian knew it. So she never allowed her to outshine her. She constantly fooled Jing Lihua into wearing gaudy dresses at parties.
Just as Jing Lihua climbed down the last stepped, she quickly walked to Jing Tian and held her hands.
"Xiao meimei, I'm so sorry," she said; her eyes glistened with unshed tears. "I was admiring the dress you gifted me and showing it to Zhao Liying when accidentally Zhao Liying spilled juice on it." Jing Lihua sobbed. She looked truly remorseful. Everyone felt pity in their hearts at her soft and sad expressions. "I wanted to wear it even then. After all, you gifted it to me with so much love but... Zhao Liying wouldn't let me wear it!"
For those who believed that Jing Tian must have selected the splendid dress for Jing Lihua, their conjectures were corrected with that statement.
"It's alright." Jing Tian pulled back her hands from Jing Lihua. She was actually confused. Her action felt cold. People noticed it.
"I'm so sorry to hear that." Qin Jua was intrigued. "The dress would have been very pretty. Just now everyone was praising Jing Tian's fine taste. Can we show the dress to our audience?"
Jing Tian's eyes widened with fear. Even He Zhoyan was worried.
"There is no need. It wouldn't be a great idea to bring the dress now that it is ruined, Instead, we can all admire Jing Lihua fantastic dress." He Zouyan tried to balance the situation tactfully.
"It wasn't completely ruined. In fact, Jing Lihua was insisting on still wearing it. It is still presentable. I'll ask the maid to bring it." Zhao Liying's eyes looked excited and she sent a maid. She was averse to coming here but now that she was here, it was such fun face slapping these people!
When Zhao Liying saw that horrible dress, she was enraged. How dare that woman think for one that she could fool her bestie! She immediately wanted to teach a nice lesson to that Jing Tian. But Jing Lihua stopped her and told her that she had a better plan.