Standing in the safety stairwell, Mo Chuxi heard Yan Xinxin’s reply and curled his lips into a smile. A flicker of cunning amusement flashed in his eyes before he turned and left. After appreciating the exhibition hall festivities, Yan Xinxin followed Xiao Yize into the banquet hall. Rows upon rows of long tables showcased an array of sumptuous buffet delights. Yan Xinxin suddenly realized she felt a little hungry. "Wow! Is this really DQ’s limited-edition gown for this season? There’s only one in the entire world!" "Yiyi, you’re amazing! You actually got this dress!" "I want it so badly too! But the manager told me it was already purchased by a distinguished guest. Turns out that guest is you, Yiyi!" "As expected from Lady Luo! Ordinary people couldn’t buy this dress even if they had the money!" Not far away, exaggerated compliments filled the air. Luo Yiyi stood amidst a group of women, basking in the praise with an air of arrogance. None of them could tell the gown she was wearing was a counterfeit! "Yiyi, look over there! That woman!" her companion suddenly gasped. "Oh my goodness! That woman is wearing a dress identical to yours, the limited-edition DQ starlit gown for this season!" Luo Yiyi’s face turned pale in an instant! Could it be that the person who bought the authentic gown also came to attend this jewelry exhibition banquet? She panicked at the thought. Her gaze suddenly darted upward—and there, walking gracefully alongside Xiao Yize, was Yan Xinxin! The silver starlit gown adorned Yan Xinxin like it was custom-made for her, showcasing her curves to perfection! Each silver thread on the gown refracted dazzling light under the chandelier, instantly making Luo Yiyi’s counterfeit gown pale in comparison! "How... How can there be two starlit gowns? This is supposed to be a commemorative piece, created as a single limited-edition item!" "Yiyi, there’s no way you’d wear a fake! It must be that woman wearing the counterfeit!" Luo Yiyi’s companion sneered, completely ignoring the sudden shift in Luo Yiyi’s expression to one of severe embarrassment. "Can you believe it? At a high-society event , there’s actually someone in knockoff attire. How disgraceful!" The companion gave Yan Xinxin a mocking glare as she spoke. "Yiyi, come on, let’s go teach this woman a thing or two about authenticity!" Luo Yiyi abruptly shook off her companion’s hand, her face drained of all color. The sudden shout drew quite a bit of attention, including that of Yan Xinxin. When Yan Xinxin saw Luo Yiyi in a starlit gown identical to hers, she was mildly surprised. But she quickly heard the outraged words of Luo Yiyi’s companion beside her. "Yiyi, what’s wrong? You spent so much money on this gown, and now someone else is wearing a knockoff. How can you just walk away from this?" "Yiyi, this gown is supposed to be the one and only starlit limited-edition piece in the world! You can totally sue this woman for illegally dealing in counterfeits! DQ is a renowned international brand with decades of history—the police are sure to handle it!" And report me to the police? Yan Xinxin finally understood what was going on. The banquet hall was packed, and nearly everyone was observing the scene. It was only natural for Yan Xinxin and Luo Yiyi, both wearing dresses that appeared identical, to become the focus of attention. Quite a few socialites and aristocratic ladies were already murmuring amongst themselves. Yan Xinxin slowed her steps, taking her time. "Master, wait for me just a moment." Having never cared about others’ affairs, Xiao Yize slowed his pace upon hearing Yan Xinxin’s words. "Hey! Stop right there!" Just as Yan Xinxin was about to pause, Luo Yiyi’s companion yelled at her. "Yiyi, let’s go over there!" "Forget it! Don’t make this more complicated!" Luo Yiyi flung off her companion’s hand, grabbed the hem of her dress, and tried to sneak away. The woman grabbed her arm, a righteous expression on her face. "Why are you leaving? The person who should leave is that woman!" "Stop being so annoying! If I want to leave, I’ll leave! Are you trying to ruin me?" Luo Yiyi burst out angrily, humiliated and furious. The companion looked innocently at the increasingly mortified Luo Yiyi. "Yiyi, what do you mean? I’m helping you!" "Helping me? You’re deliberately trying to embarrass me, aren’t you!" Luo Yiyi raged, her gaze darting toward Yan Xinxin walking over—panicked, she turned on her heel and tried to leave. "What is going on, Yiyi?" "Miss, what Lady Luo means is that her counterfeit gown pales in comparison to my authentic one. The contrast is so obvious—it’s ridiculous that you insist on making her compete with me, only to humiliate a dignified Lady Luo in front of so many people, isn’t it?" Yan Xinxin spoke lazily, standing poised in front of Luo Yiyi. The moment the two starlit gowns were compared, it became painfully obvious that Luo Yiyi’s knockoff gown had lost all its luster! Additionally, Yan Xinxin’s beauty and figure effortlessly overshadowed Luo Yiyi at that moment! Dıscover more novels at 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✦𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮✦𝓷𝓮𝓽 "What do you mean? Are you claiming the gown you’re wearing is the real deal? Who even are you?" The companion mocked and questioned her with disdain. Yan Xinxin smiled faintly, her dimples blossoming sweetly. "Judging by your Lady Luo’s expression, isn’t it obvious?" As she spoke, she delicately lifted the hem of Luo Yiyi’s gown with her slender fingers. "The threads are unraveling. Clearly, the quality of counterfeits just doesn’t measure up." Luo Yiyi’s face turned an alarming shade of red, resembling a pig’s liver, as she heard the surrounding whispers and subdued laughter. She wished she could disappear into the ground! The dignified Lady Luo, who had painstakingly obtained an invitation to attend this event—only to experience such mortifying humiliation! She cursed her idiotic companion inwardly! "You’re talking nonsense! Who even are you? How could someone like you afford this gown? This must be the fake—Yiyi’s is definitely the real thing!" "Miss, you’re absolutely adorable. Too bad your good friend looks like she wishes she could sew your lips shut right about now." Yan Xinxin couldn’t help teasing. "You’re right. Someone like me, with no money or influence, could never afford such a magnificent gown. But my husband can!" Yan Xinxin declared proudly. "You must be dying to know who my husband is, right? Ahem, your dear friend Lady Luo knows perfectly well. Why don’t you let her tell you?"