Xu Jingya assumed the air of a Mrs. Jiang, mingling with some of the Madam Di family members.
While they showed her outward respect, their hearts were filled with disdain. In this high society, the first wife was paramount, and a second wife was akin to a concubine, looked down upon. Everyone knew she wasn't Jiang Wenbin's original wife.
"Unhappy?" Di Mingjue found Jiang Ziyu, who had distanced herself from the crowd.
She withdrew her gaze and shook her head, "No."
"Really?" Di Mingjue's expression was one of doubt.
Now that her vision had returned, it was no longer easy to deceive. Meeting his scrutinizing eyes, Jiang Ziyu no longer feigned. "Yes. Their presence has made me unhappy."
She hadn't known beforehand. Had she known, she would never have allowed Jiang Wenbin to appear at the banquet. She wasn't afraid of Di Mingjue looking down on her; she simply didn't want to see someone she detested.
"If you don't want to see them, then don't," Di Mingjue said casually.
Jiang Ziyu didn't understand the meaning behind his words. She casually made an excuse, "I'm going to see Qianqian."
Just as she was about to leave, her waving arm was caught.
"Do you want me to help you resolve the resentment in your heart?" Di Mingjue's eyes held a magical quality that made it impossible for Jiang Ziyu to look away.
Jiang Ziyu heard none of what he said. By the time she registered, they were already in front of Jiang Wenbin.
"What do you want to do?" Jiang Ziyu whispered to Di Mingjue.
Today's banquet was personally hosted by the Old Madam. She didn't want her family affairs to spoil everyone's enjoyment. Jiang Ziyu turned to leave, but Di Mingjue held her back.
"Ziyu, do you dislike me, your father, that much?" Jiang Wenbin, relying on the presence of the crowd, spoke with a tone of reproach.
Ha, he actually dared to say that! Jiang Ziyu gave up struggling and turned to face the displeased Jiang Wenbin. Recalling his words, she moved closer to him. "Which kind of father are you referring to?"
Facing Jiang Ziyu was like facing her own mother. Perhaps due to a guilty conscience, Jiang Wenbin's eyes darted left and right.
"What? President Jiang has forgotten? It seems your own daughter needs to narrate and remind you properly," Jiang Ziyu said, her words cold and measured.
Swallowing hard, Jiang Wenbin, afraid of his misdeeds being revealed to Di Mingjue, preemptively accused her in anger, "It is the fault of the father for not disciplining the child. You have become this way because I did not raise you well. Mingjue, I am truly sorry to have made you witness this spectacle."
Listening to his stiffly delivered words, Jiang Ziyu couldn't help but laugh. She looked at the vain Jiang Wenbin and raised her hand to applaud his acting.
The claps drew the attention of those around, especially Di Dongsheng, who had been watching Di Mingjue.
"Has something happened to make Madam Di applaud so happily?" Di Dongsheng asked teasingly.
Jiang Ziyu regarded him with the same dislike she held for Jiang Wenbin. Receiving no response, Di Dongsheng looked awkward. He smiled and then noticed Jiang Wenbin.
The Jiang Corporation's standing in the capital was not comparable to Di Jue Group. However, the recent situation of the Jiang Corporation had shocked everyone.
"Look at my dull mind, Madam Di is the eldest daughter of the Jiang Corporation, and I forgot you and President Jiang are father and daughter." Di Dongsheng feigned self-reproach, patting his head. He then deliberately greeted Jiang Wenbin, mentioning the state of the Jiang Corporation.
While external rumors were somewhat reserved, the actual situation of the Jiang Corporation was even worse.
"Alas, the Jiang Corporation is the culmination of my life's work. At my age, my energy is limited, and I have dragged the company down," Jiang Wenbin sighed, his gaze stealing glances at Di Mingjue. He had come today with the intention of leveraging familial ties to gain the support of Di Jue Group. After all, no matter how incapable Jiang Ziyu was, she was still a member of the Jiang family. If she were cold-blooded and unwilling to help, Di Mingjue, as her Jiang family's son-in-law, would surely step in.