Bai Ruanruan didn't know what expression to make for a moment.
On the one hand, he had recently spoken ill of Nan Qing and Gu Xingchen behind their backs and had been threatened by Gu Xingchen's legal team, with lawyer's letters even being sent to his father's office.
On the other hand, the fact that the young Gu Family the Gu family took the initiative to greet her at today's wine tasting event further confirmed Bai Ruanruan's suspicions.
Curious glances fell on him as Gu Xingchen spoke, and the dazzling lights shone on him for a moment, making him feel a little lightheaded, as if he were the star of the party.
No--
He's the star of this party!
Who is Huo Yuzhou?
The most powerful tycoon in S City, whose intertwined money and power transactions have elevated him to the throne of an uncrowned king, even the Gu Family, whose wealth has accumulated over generations, can only play a supporting role to him.
Ruthless, cunning, and powerful.
She's a top-tier character in a female-oriented romance novel about a wealthy family, and she's also a hopelessly infatuated woman who loves him to the point of obsession.
Huo Yuzhou was involved in almost every step of his rise to stardom.
If someone like him is confessing his feelings to me in this gathering of celebrities tonight, then if he's not the star of the evening, who is?
No matter how capable Gu Xingchen is, she still has to call Huo Yuzhou" brother".
Then I would be his sister-in-law.
Her thoughts quickly became clear, Bai Ruanruan nodded at the other person with a touch of pride.
"Hello, Young Master Gu."
The girl, with Gu Xingchen's arm around her waist, covered her mouth and chuckled softly, drawing strange glances from those around them.
It's as if he's ungrateful or extremely rebellious.
But Gu Xingchen didn't care at all, and even looked him up and down as if he were some kind of novel and precious character.
A smile played at the corners of her lips; she seemed to have a very good temper.
It seems that the lawyer's letter was just a paper tiger. These wealthy families care about their reputation. Gu Xingchen was just trying to save face for him. He wouldn't dare to get angry at her.
Bai Ruanruan felt smug, then she heard Gu Xingchen's voice again.
"Young Master Bai's ring is quite nice."
Bai Ruanruan followed his gaze and looked down, seeing the silver ring on her finger.
This was a gift from Bai Yanxiu when he was first found and returned to the Bai Family. Bai Yanxiu loved art, and the things he gave him always looked very high-end.
Bai Ruanruan raised her hand, "Thank you, Gu--"
Before she could even utter the name, Bai Ruanruan's eyes widened as she looked at Gu Xingchen's gesture of holding her fingers.
Gu Xingchen had large hands, which held his fingertips, turning the silver ring as if he were examining it closely.
Bai Ruanruan's heart pounded, and an unbelievable thought popped into her head—
Could it be that Gu Xingchen likes me?
Otherwise, why would he be so presumptuous as to take my hand and examine it so closely?
Could it be that the lawyer's letter was just a way to get my attention?
really!
He truly is a heartthrob in this world; any outstanding man who sees him will inevitably fall in love with him!
Bai Ruanruan felt a surge of joy and silently called out the system's name.
"087, did you see that? Those two are about to turn against each other over my brother!"
"Host, something's not right--"
"What's wrong with that? You just can't stand to see me doing well, you just look down on me!"
"If you can't speak, you don't have to!"
Lost in thought for a moment, Gu Xingchen released his hand and chuckled.
"Young Master Bai, didn't anyone tell you that you can't wear perfume to a wine tasting?"
Bai Ruanruan's expression froze, and she saw Gu Xingchen smiling as he spoke, each word distinct and deliberate.
"I choked to death."
Laughter erupted around him; many people were mocking him.
Bai Ruanruan angrily withdrew her finger, her expression somewhat unnatural and ashamed.
Gu Xingchen didn't give him another chance to speak. She glanced at him, then took the person in her arms and left.
The atmosphere around them became lively again, as if people were talking about him. Bai Ruanruan suppressed her annoyance and walked out, glaring fiercely at Gu Xingchen's retreating figure.
Who is this person, so arrogant!
So what if you were born into a good family?
Even if you pursued me for 20 years, I wouldn't take you; you're a rotten cucumber!
Who cares about him!
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A wind rose at night, and the thick darkness obscured the moon.
A privately owned, limited-edition Phantom Scintilla drove into the Gu Group's Winery under the lights. Its sleek lines flowed with the light and shadow, and even the Andalusian white paint exuded understated luxury.
Huo Yuzhou was used to wearing dark suits, and Nan Qing followed suit.
However, her overly flamboyantly beautiful face always seemed much more youthful next to the powerful Huo Yuzhou. With her bright eyes, white teeth, and refined features, she attracted many admiring glances.
Are you cold?
Huo Yuzhou held his hand, his lowered eyes filled with tenderness.
Nan Qing shook her head.
He hadn't participated in such an occasion in a long time.
More precisely, it's this kind of situation.
The Gu Family wielded immense power, and even with the Bai Family's past wealth, they couldn't guarantee attendance every time they received an invitation from such a powerful family.
But he had attended many parties that were even less sophisticated than this one.
In the last few missions, some unpleasant things happened in order to complete them. If it weren't for helping Huo Yuzhou, he would have preferred to stay home and play video games.
Walking through the lush garden, there was no one on either side, only the flickering lights.
Nan Qing raised her eyes, smiled at Huo Yuzhou, and changed the subject.
" Huo Yuzhou, how good is your alcohol tolerance?"
"Good."
Huo Yuzhou seemed very modest, his large hands tightly enveloping him, his pleasant voice carrying a hint of laughter.
"What, are you afraid I'll take advantage of you when I'm drunk?"
Nan Qing secretly scratched the back of his hand with her fingertips.
Huo Yuzhou chuckled softly, "Young Master understands me best."
"I really am that kind of person, so young master, you can tie me up, otherwise I might really act like a beast under the influence of alcohol..."
Nan Qing glanced at him and said, "You're a real pervert."
Huo Yuzhou sighed and gave him a meaningful look.
Nan Qing stopped in her tracks as well. "What's wrong?"
Huo Yuzhou: "It's nothing."
[I hope someone drugged me; my wife would definitely feel sorry for me.]
[Or I might as well just finish the whole bottle myself.]
Nan Qing stumbled slightly.
Huo Yuzhou quickly helped him up, his handsome face filled with concern.
"What's wrong?"
Nan Qing quickly waved her hand, "It's nothing, it's nothing!"
[I need a strong drug, the more potent the better.]
I'm just afraid my wife won't be able to handle it.
Nan Qing looked at Huo Yuzhou with a strange expression.
Huo Yuzhou's expression was calm and composed, showing no signs of emotion.
[Maybe my wife will reward me.]
[Ideally, you'd sit on me, crying and cursing at the same time.]
Nan Qing's face flushed red, and she quickly turned her face away.
But those sounds followed him like a shadow, relentlessly drilling into his ears.
[He looks so beautiful even when he cries; his nose is red, and his eyes are full of tears. I want to kiss him.]
[She's beautiful even when she's not crying, and I want to kiss her too.]
The moon is beautiful tonight; I really want to kiss my wife.
" Baby-- "
Huo Yuzhou had just opened his mouth when Nan Qing quickly raised her hand and covered his mouth.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, something soft and wet slid across his palm, like a small fish that flashed by.
Nan Qing's pupils dilated in shock, " Huo Yuzhou!"
He actually licked his hand!!!
Under the moonlight, Huo Yuzhou remained silent.
She simply looked at him with a calm expression, her eyebrows slightly raised, as if asking him what was wrong.
But the other voice was unusually excited, carrying a dark kind of pleasure.
[They kissed.]