Kapitel 290: Self-Humiliation

Ning Shuqian rested for quite a while in the rest area before she regained her energy completely. She whipped out the cosmetics case that she brought with her wherever she went, conscientiously touched up her makeup against the mirror, and only then got up and went to the banquet.

Ning Shuqian saw a few familiar friends from the past at the banquet. The Old Master did not acknowledge her identity, making her place among the truly wealthy ladies in the circle very awkward—she totally couldn't get into their world. Previously, it had taken her a lot of effort before she managed to link up with those few truly wealthy ladies. Thus, when she saw them, she naturally had to approach and greet them.

Ning Shuqian walked towards one of the ladies in a black gown, wearing an earnest, passionate smile on her face. "Madam Zhang, what a coincidence—you've actually also come to attend today's banquet!"