Chapter 494: Xia Ruya Shows up at the Annual Wen Corporation Gala
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Upon hearing Old Mr. Wen’s words, the bunch of reporters flew into a state of frenzy and began snapping photos of Wen Xinya incessantly. Although Old Mr. Wen had already given her five percent of the Wen Corporation shares during her homecoming party two years ago, Wen Xinya had proven herself to be worthy by doing well consistently for two years.
However, it was nonetheless, a matter of fact that she had led a wandering life for fifteen years and most people were still apprehensive about her. They wondered, Would Old Mr. Wen really feel safe about handing their family business over to his granddaughter who has only lived with them for two years?
Everyone felt that Wen Xinya still had a long way to go even though she was the successor of the Wen Family. They felt that there were still lots of obstacles that she had to overcome.
Little did they expect that Old Mr. Wen would announce her ident.i.ty as the heiress and successor of Wen Corporation just before her eighteenth birthday, and help her build connections.
Wen Xinya’s status as the successor of the Wen Family was set in stone.
Although the gala was said to be an annual event for the Wen Corporation, it was, in fact, an introductory banquet held especially for Wen Xinya.
Wen Xinya kept a smile on her face while the reporters continued snapping away. She remained calm and graceful despite the uncomfortable lights from the cameras that were flas.h.i.+ng in her face non-stop.
“Old Mr. Wen, is the true purpose of this year’s gala to build a name for your granddaughter as well as to announce her ident.i.ty to the media?”
Old Mr. Wen answered calmly with a nod, “You could say so!”
“Your granddaughter had led a wandering life for fifteen years and had even ended up on the streets as a gangster. She’s only reunited with the Wen Family for a little over two years. Do you really trust her to take over the Wen Corporation?”
Old Mr. Wen glanced at Wen Xinya and said with a look of satisfaction, “Heaven has placed the universe in the hands of humans, and we had to go through hards.h.i.+p and turmoil before attaining success. The fact that Xinya had led a wandering life for fifteen years is not a stain in her life but rather, it’s a kind of training she has to endure, which will shape her into a better person. It’s also the reason why she has managed to gain recognition from me within just a little over two years of reuniting with the family. She’s truly become an outstanding talent.”
The reporters were greatly agitated by Old Mr. Wen’s touching words. Everyone remembered clearly how Wen Xinya was like when she reunited with the Wen Family. Although she was not exactly flawless, she was undeniably outstanding.
“Miss Wen, you’ve reunited with the Wen Family for more than two years and you’ll be turning eighteen very soon. When that happens, will you take part in the management of Wen Corporation?”
Wen Xinya smiled and answered, “Just like you guys said, I had led a wandering life for fifteen years and I don’t know much about managing the corporation, though Grandpa has given me lots of guidance. Hence, I won’t just join the management so out of the blue. I’ll do my best and work hard to learn the ropes and understand the structure and protocols of management better. I’m going to start from the basics.”
“Miss Wen, what do you mean start from the basics? Do you mean that you’re going to work from the bottom and prove your abilities?”
Shaking her head, Wen Xinya answered, “My grandfather will prove my abilities and give me the recognition I deserve. I won’t waste time working from the very bottom. What I mean by starting from the basics, refers to starting with the management of the luxury brands under the Wen Corporation. Those are the foundation. Hence, ever since I graduated from high school, I have been actively broadening my knowledge about fas.h.i.+on and jewelry design. I hope to succeed in the legendary miracles that my mother created.”
Old Mr. Wen glanced at Wen Xinya tenderly and said, “I’ll definitely support your decisions.”
Wen Xinya did not sound prideful nor ashamed and was rather ambitious, thus giving the reporters a great shock.
At this moment, someone yelled, “Miss Xia is here…”
The reporters who were initially surrounding Wen Xinya then hurriedly swarmed towards the entrance, s.h.i.+fting the attention of everyone away from Wen Xinya. The guests were then influenced into walking towards the door.
A sullen expression formed on Old Mr. Wen’s face and he looked down at Wen Xinya. “Ruya has been enjoying great fame because of the fact that she has joined the Zhishan Club recently. I didn’t invite her to the gala, however.”
He chose not to invite Xia Ruya because he was afraid that she might steal the limelight due to the fact that she was now a member of the Zhishan Club. Yet, what he dreaded most still happened in the end.
Not bothered by the crowd’s reaction, Wen Xinya said calmly, “Ruya is the adoptive daughter of the Wen Family, after all. It’s only right that she shows up to the annual gala.”
Apart from Si Yiyan and Old Mr. Wen, Wen Xinya did not inform anyone else about the fact that Xia Ruya had become a member of the Zhishan Club. Although Xia Ruya was now part of the Zhishan Club, she would not let anyone steal her limelight.
Hence, she did not want to announce the matter to the public since she had only returned to the Wen Family for two years and too much exposure would not be good for her either.
“You’re right. I was too negligent,” said Old Mr. Wen, who nodded calmly. After two years of trials and tribulations, Wen Xinya’s patience had grown and she had developed better control over her emotions.
Wen Xinya glanced at Old Mr. Wen with tears in her eyes and said, “Grandpa, I know that you were worried that Miss Xia would steal the limelight tonight and make me embarra.s.sed.”
“I’m getting on in my years and I can’t keep up with the times anymore,” Old Mr. Wen remarked. Two years ago, rumors of Wen Xinya and Xia Ruya being at odds against each other had already begun spreading when Old Mr. Wen sent Wen Xinya to the Mo Family home the day after Xia Ruya moved in with the Wen Family. However, they did not spread like wildfire because the rumors were not verified. However, the rumor would be proven to be true now, for Xia Ruya was not invited to the gala and hence, Wen Xinya’s reputation would be adversely affected.
Wen Xinya smiled and held onto her grandfather’s arm. “Grandpa, you’re not old at all! I remember the doctor praising you for being young and healthy when I brought you to the hospital for a checkup back then. He said that your body age is only fifty even though you’re already 60 years old. Remember?”
A warm and fuzzy feeling filled Old Mr. Wen’s heart all of a sudden. He could enjoy such great health, all thanks to Wen Xinya’s strict supervision on his diet and usual habits. Even Old Mrs. Wen looked much younger than her actual age after following Wen Xinya’s meal plans. Hence, she had become less hostile towards Wen Xinya. Old Mr. Wen said, “Let’s go, I’ll take you to say hi to some old friends.”
Wen Xinya nodded gladly. Although she knew some of the shareholders of the Wen Corporation, there were still some retired ones whom she did not know yet because they rarely attended events. However, almost all of the shareholders were present at today’s gala.