Chapter 1608: Chapter 933: Outshining Everyone vs. Trying Too Hard, Suffering a Dimensionality Reduction Blow

As time slowly passed, the audience gradually quieted down, but their emotions only grew more excited.

However, some reporters and spectators found it somewhat frustrating.

Because of the exhibition, no recording, no live streaming, and no photography were allowed.

It’s not that Tang Wan was being overly meticulous; many design exhibitions, and even some museums, also prohibit photography and filming, which made the reporters a bit crazy.

If caught, there would be legal consequences.

"I originally thought I could do a live stream, but now I can only release press statements without pictures." A few reporters sat together, expressing their regret in their conversation.

"We’re lucky to be inside; some media arrived late and are stuck outside."

"Witnessing the event firsthand is already fortunate. A few years back, during the incident with Fourth Master, I squatted outside the police station for so long and then had to loiter around Jiang Mansion, and I didn’t even get a glimpse of any gossip! This time is much luckier; at least we have the first-hand information."

"I heard about that incident. You really didn’t get any scoop?"

"Not at all; somehow, in the end, Fourth Master and Miss Si were back to normal as if nothing happened. We were all baffled and got scolded by the editor, calling us useless freeloaders."

"I was there too; it was unbelievable. The confidentiality was top-notch."

...

A group of journalists recalled the incident from years ago and compared it to the present. Being at the Exhibition Center with air conditioning and getting the first scoop, one must learn to be content.

**

Amidst everyone’s discussion.

Precisely at ten o’clock, amid everyone’s anticipation, the exhibition finally commenced...

Of course, Yu Zhen was the first to take the stage, wearing a beautiful floor-length dress, with exceptionally exquisite makeup. Even the curls in her hair were meticulously styled. She looked indeed stunning, clutching the microphone and holding a cue card, she gently lifted her hem as she ascended the stage.

From her angle, her gaze fell to Jiang Jinsang’s group on the left, while on the right was the group from the Fu Family, with Third Master Fu’s family present.

In the spotlight of the crowd...

The palm holding the microphone started to sweat slightly again. She tried hard to make her smile look natural, but suddenly her eyes met someone in the crowd.

Si Qingxiao!

She was turning her head, whispering to Ruan Mengxi and then smiled at her.

Her entire body tensed, instantly rigid, barely avoiding her gaze, and her smile stiffened along with it.

"Hello everyone, I am Yu Zhen, and welcome to Mr. Tang’s first solo exhibition..." Accompanied by applause from the audience, Yu Zhen felt a surge of heat in her chest.

Being watched, observed, and discussed by a group of bigshots, she suddenly felt...

Her life had reached a peak.

Perhaps a bit nervous, her voice had a slight tremor when she spoke.

Through the microphone, the slight tremor caught in her throat was infinitely amplified.

Causing Qi Zeyan to snicker, "With so many professional hosts available, where on earth did sister-in-law find such an amateur? I can feel her nervousness just watching her."

"In such a setting, the host is essential; she’s not commanding enough."

"What on earth was sister-in-law thinking?"

Jiang Chengsi clicked his tongue, "Just thinking of how to stir things up, I suppose."

Qi Zeyan knew there would definitely be a good show to watch today, but was unsure how the play would unfold.

...

Facing a group of bigshots below, it was inevitable that Yu Zhen felt nervous and even misspoke at times. Her assistant team was on edge backstage, but fortunately, despite some stumbling, she managed to fully convey the opening speech.

"...Alright, next, let’s welcome the author of this exhibition, Mr. Tang Wan."

With a round of applause, Tang Wan gracefully took the stage, microphone in hand, walking with composure.

Before she took the stage, people would see Yu Zhen as merely a beautiful host.

Now, however, there were murmurs of discontent in everyone’s hearts.

Tang Wan dressed extremely simply in a plain gauzy white top and simple gray trousers that seemed to be made of cotton-linen, exuding a simple yet stylish vibe and wearing minimal makeup.

She carried an inherent arrogance and aloofness often found in artists, which made her appear even more serene and gentle.

Overall impression: clean and elegant, effortlessly stylish.

In contrast, Yu Zhen’s attire seemed overly deliberate and flashy.

Today was Tang Wan’s event, yet the host they invited dressed so flamboyantly...

It seemed like she was trying to overshadow the main host of the event.

Going for an intent to steal the spotlight.

"Yu Zhen indeed looks good, but at the end of the day, this is just a regular exhibition. The way she’s dressed would not be out of place on a red carpet."

"Isn’t it said that Tang Wan personally invited her? Some promotions even said that due to some recent bad press, Yu Zhen initially did not want to accept the gig, but her choice of attire doesn’t look like she was reluctant to come at all."

"With so many people present, including Si Qingxiao and Ruan Mengxi, look at the little wife from Third Master Fu’s family, all in regular attire, while she’s dressed for an awards ceremony, it’s so out of place."

"Everyone wants to show their best in such a big occasion, but she overdid it."

"I’m not saying these online influencer streamers are bad, but some just don’t cut it. When compared to celebrities or even encountering someone like Tang Wan’s caliber, it’s really..."

"The comparison is quite stark."

"Charm and poise aren’t something clothes can necessarily uphold."

...

The gossip among the audience was loud, but from Yu Zhen’s position, she couldn’t hear them. She could only hear the applause and see her fans not far away holding light boards and banners for support.

Yu Zhen felt excited inside, secretly observing the crowd below, seemingly contemplating whom among them would be easier to approach.

Little did she know, she had already become a topic of discussion and ridicule among others.

Her ambitions and intentions were laid bare by her outfit choice!

Every circle is the same; having ambition and goals is not bad, but what matters is understanding restraint and knowing your place, your standing, and position in any occasion.

No one is a fool; Jiang Jinsang’s group could see it long ago...

She planned to use this opportunity, leveraging Tang Wan’s shoulders, to climb up.

Trying to overshadow the host, aiming to steal the spotlight?

First and foremost—

You need to have the capital for that.

And Yu Zhen seemed oblivious to the ambiguous interest in everyone’s eyes; seeing everyone looking at her, she could not help but feel a bit pleased with herself.

"Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend my solo exhibition. Here, I express my gratitude to everyone who could make it..."

It was Tang Wan’s turn to speak.

"I have always been contemplating whether I indeed have the qualifications to host a solo exhibition, and for that, I hesitated for a long time. It was with the support and encouragement of many people that I decided to hold this exhibition."

She said, glancing over at Jiang Jinsang and smiling.

Everyone was taken aback:

We came here for some juicy gossip, not to watch you flaunting your affection.

"Although I faced many things while planning the exhibition, and can’t claim to have endured numerous hardships, meeting everyone here today has not been easy. I appreciate and welcome everyone here, regardless of the intentions motivating your attendance."

Tang Wan spoke with calm and poise, her demeanor gracious and elegant.

With just the two standing on the stage, the contrast was stark; even without wearing glamorous attire, Tang Wan’s presence alone was overwhelming.

Indeed, charm is a mysterious thing.

When faced with it, no matter how beautiful you may be, some people’s innate charm cannot be overshadowed, and Si Qingxiao is just such an example.

"I used to think Yu Zhen was quite decent; amidst a group of livestream hosts, both with looks and poise, but compared with Tang Wan today, she suddenly seemed out of place."

"Without comparison, everything looks fine; the world’s qualities are discerned through comparison."

"She probably thought today’s outfit was a major plus, little did she know it was the most significant minus. I really wonder what her team was thinking; the choice of attire should match the occasion, did she really think she was hosting a red carpet event?"

"She showed weakness right from the start, hardly fit for refined events."

...

Not to mention the quality and demeanor displayed while speaking by both.

Yu Zhen could sense she was the focal point of everyone’s attention; she smiled, nonchalantly observing Tang Wan. She genuinely couldn’t understand why Tang Wan would dress so plainly for such an occasion, without tidying up a bit.

She knew exactly what she wanted, which was to be remembered by everyone, especially the industry elites seated in the front row. She felt that no matter how well she dressed, it could never be too much.

Little did she realize...

Tang Wan’s ability to overshadow her wasn’t dependent on clothing or refined makeup.

They simply weren’t in the same league, thus not really overshadowing her but rather—

A dimensional reduction strike!

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