Urban Seduction: Housewives Club Chapter 1782 - 0111: Mother-in-Law’s Test 1

Actually, Su Mengyun’s temperament was far from malicious; she wasn’t like those high-ranking figures who frequently lost their tempers or utilized devious schemes.

Nevertheless, her aura remained so overwhelming that most people felt an instinctive hesitation to get too close to her.

As three o’clock approached, a booming announcement echoed from the entrance once more: "Ms. Ling Xueyan of the Jinling Chen family has arrived!"

The crowd shifted their focus back toward the doorway, where Ling Xueyan soon appeared, dressed in professional office attire.

Her dark hair was pulled back into a neat bun, and she wore a crisp white shirt beneath a black, short-sleeved suit jacket with small lapels. This was paired with a knee-length black skirt, while her shapely legs were encased in shimmering black stockings. Completing the look with black high-heeled sandals, she radiated a polished and professional charm.

While Ling Xueyan might have been slightly less striking than Su Mengyun in terms of pure facial beauty, she was certainly her equal when it came to allure.

Su Mengyun possessed a subtle sexiness; her evening gown concealed most of her form, highlighting only her ample, firm chest. Conversely, Ling Xueyan’s appeal was more direct, as her tailored office wear and tight skirt perfectly accentuated her curvaceous figure, slim waist, and elongated legs.

Furthermore, Ling Xueyan lacked the intimidating pressure that Su Mengyun projected. As a commercial prodigy who prioritized harmony and mutual profit, she maintained a very approachable air.

The moment she stepped inside, the martial artists within the hall swarmed her, desperate for a chance to converse.

Even though Ling Xueyan kept the male martial artists at a distance and only spoke intimately with the women, Wang Yue felt a prickle of annoyance seeing her surrounded by so many men.

Standing up, he pushed through the throng to greet her: "Aunt Xue, you’ve finally arrived! Please, come have a seat."

Despite his youth, Wang Yue represented the prestige of the Wang family, so the gathered martial artists immediately cleared a path, not daring to obstruct him.

With a smile, Ling Xueyan followed him back to their group. She offered greetings to Su Mengyun, Feng Haopeng, and Bao Guo, though she cast a surprised glance at Li Menglan standing behind Wang Yue before she sat down.

With Ling Xueyan’s appearance, the heads of the five major families were all present, and the summit was officially called to order.

Before long, various martial artists began displaying their goods on the tables, while others started browsing the hall for items they desired.

With hundreds of attendees participating, the atmosphere in the hall grew boisterous.

Wang Yue couldn't help but observe that the elegant banquet hall had transformed into a bustling marketplace—it was clear that martial artists had little regard for stiff formalities.

The five major families didn't need to exert much effort; they simply displayed their treasures and waited for others to come to them. Those seeking business alliances also used this time to make their introductions. If a family found a proposal interesting, they would arrange for more formal discussions after the event concluded.

Wang Yue’s task was even simpler, as his family had no plans for new partnerships this time; he only had to wait for people to buy or trade for the items he had brought.

If any independent martial artist possessed something rare or unique, they would usually check with the five major families first, ensuring nothing valuable would be missed.

Wang Yue found these events rather tedious, but he was glad Li Menglan was there to accompany him. He imagined he would have been dying of boredom otherwise.

The trade fair lasted until nightfall, as everyone was busy searching through the vast collection of goods and negotiating potential deals.

As is customary for such gatherings, the end of business led directly into a massive banquet for the several hundred guests.

Wang Yue had Li Menglan sit by his side as they shared the meal.

Typically, the representatives of the five families would depart around this time, while the other martial artists were free to leave or stay and enjoy the festivities.

A few martial artists who had taken an interest in one another moved to the central dance floor. This was another reason many enjoyed these summits—it offered a chance for a brief, romantic fling with a peer, after which both parties could return to their separate lives without any strings attached.

Just as Wang Yue prepared to escort Li Menglan out, Ling Xueyan rose and approached him, asking, "Yue, would you like to dance with me?"

Wang Yue realized instantly that his future mother-in-law wanted to interrogate him about Li Menglan.

Truthfully, he hadn't intended to hide anything by bringing Li Menglan today. Since she was the only woman he could publicly acknowledge right now, he felt a youthful urge to show her off.

He wasn't afraid of Ling Xueyan’s questions; in fact, he planned to discuss the matter with her or Chen Xi eventually.

However, he was acutely aware of the danger of dancing with such a stunning and seductive woman—his body would likely betray him, leading to a very embarrassing situation.

He tried to decline: "Aunt Xue, I don't know how to dance. Perhaps we could talk somewhere else?"

Ling Xueyan shook her head, insisting, "No, I’m in the mood to dance. If you don’t know how, I’ll just teach you."

Wang Yue found himself backed into a corner. Learning to dance wasn't actually hard; as a martial artist, his physical coordination was far superior to a normal person's. He couldn't use lack of skill as a permanent excuse.

"Fine," Wang Yue conceded. He certainly couldn't tell his mother-in-law, "You're too attractive; I'll get flustered if I hold you..." That would be completely scandalous.

The two of them stepped onto the floor. Ling Xueyan was quite bold—she immediately rested a hand on his shoulder and pulled him close with her other arm, pressing her soft, ample chest against him.

Having watched Wang Yue grow up, she still viewed him as a child in her heart and saw nothing inappropriate about their proximity.