Chapter 496 - Coincidentally Dressed in the Same Outfit as a Lowly Actress
Although Wen Xinya and Xia Ruya had fallen out with each other, they were both intelligent people who knew not to let the cat out of the bag during the gala. Hence, they remained composed and pretended to be at ease with each other.
Xia Ruya glanced at Wen Xinya and said smilingly, “Xinya, you’re really beautiful today.”
Staring at the set of black agate jewelry that greatly complemented Wen Xinya, Xia Ruya could not help but be reminded of the set of black jade jewelry that she had intended to pair with her white gown, but ended up realizing that they looked dull on her because of her skin that had gotten darker after two arduous years in Yun Chuan.
Wen Xinya smiled calmly and asked, “Is that so?”
Although Xia Ruya only meant it as a casual compliment, she began scrutinizing Wen Xinya after hearing the latter’s rhetorical response. She answered, “The color of your gown suits you very well. Gray symbolizes prestige and elegance and the black agate jewelry complements your fair skin as well. You look absolutely stunning.”
There was a tinge of mockery in what seemed to be a compliment on the surface. It was as if she was trying to say that Wen Xinya had to dress in the prestigious colors gray and silver in order to bring attention to herself.
Wen Xinya scanned her surroundings and said, “You’re very beautiful tonight too. Although there are many other ladies here who are also dressed in blue gowns, none of them can carry the color off as well as you do. The color of your gown has made up for the dullness of your skin and made you look elegant and pretty.”