“Yun Ting ge, how did you get here before us? I thought you’d be much later.” Qi Miaomiao said happily, linking her arm through Wan Yun Ting’s left arm.
Gu Luotang looked at the man with adoration in her eyes, feeling incredibly happy. “We ran into traffic jams on the way here.”
“I hitched a ride with an experienced driver who knew a shortcut, so I didn’t get stuck.”
Wan Yun Ting turned to look at Gu Luotang, his eyes also full of affection. If not for Fang Guowen and the others behind them, he would have loved to embrace the woman and kiss her tender, alluring cheeks.
Fang Guowen, seeing the intimacy between Wan Yun Ting, Gu Luotang, and Qi Miaomiao, found it a bit odd, but he still called out, “Luotang, you’ve arrived too.”
Gu Luotang immediately let go of Wan Yun Ting’s arm, turned around, and politely nodded at Fang Guowen with a smile, saying, “Yes, President Fang…”
“Luotang is here.”
Huangfu Hongfang, suppressing the anger within him, forced a stiff smile and greeted her.
Seeing him, Gu Luotang also nodded slightly and greeted him with a soft, faint voice, “Greetings, Brother Huangfu…”
Looking at her expressionless face, as if greeting a stranger, Huangfu Hongfang’s lips twitched, and his displeasure intensified.
“Hongfang, let’s go.”
Yuan Deyou, without even glancing at Wan Yun Ting and Gu Luotang, called out softly. Supported by the middle-aged man and flanked by Liang Hongda and others, he entered the hotel…
Huangfu Hongfang’s eyes hid a trace of coldness as he glanced at Wan Yun Ting beside Gu Luotang, then turned and followed them into the hotel.
“Little Wan, Luotang, let’s go in too. I’ve arranged rooms for you.” Fang Guowen said.
“Alright, President Fang…”
Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao nodded with smiles. Wan Yun Ting naturally carried their luggage and followed Fang Guowen in. He first checked them in at the hotel lobby counter, then they took the elevator to the 16th floor. Everyone was staying on the same floor.
Of course, Yuan Deyou and Huangfu Hongfang were staying on the higher floors of the hotel, the best rooms…
“Little Wan, I can’t join you for dinner tonight. I still have to check out the venue. You can figure out dinner yourselves.” Fang Guowen said to Wan Yun Ting, Gu Luotang, and the others at the door of their hotel room.
“Alright, Uncle Fang. Hurry up and get to work.”
Wan Yun Ting replied. Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao also nodded, watching Fang Guowen leave…
“Senior Sister, here’s your luggage. You and Yun Ting ge can share a room.” Qi Miaomiao immediately handed the luggage to Gu Luotang, very willingly choosing to have a room to herself.
“Miaomiao…”
Teased and playfully provoked by the girl, Gu Luotang’s face flushed slightly, and she shot Qi Miaomiao a playful glare.
“Let me help you take your luggage in.”
Wan Yun Ting smiled. He naturally couldn’t sleep in the same room as Gu Luotang openly. If Fang Guowen saw, he wouldn’t be able to return to Hua Du City.
The room had a double bed. After taking their luggage in for them, Wan Yun Ting returned to the adjacent room, put his luggage down, and took a shower. It was past seven o’clock when he walked out of his room and knocked on Gu Luotang and the others’ door, “Luotang, Miaomiao, are you ready? It’s time to go eat.”
“Coming, coming…”
Qi Miaomiao’s voice came from the room. Moments later, the door opened, and the girl appeared dressed in a red and white Chinese Hanfu. Her shoulders were adorned with two cute bell bows, complemented by a white short vest embroidered with an exquisite and beautiful squirrel pattern, giving her a playful and adorable look.
Her lower half was a red horse-face skirt, also embroidered with intricate patterns, forming a complete set with her top. Qi Miaomiao had also styled her hair in two cute buns, tied with red ribbons, giving her an air of delicate and refined young lady.
Qi Miaomiao’s fair and tender face was beautifully featured, with large eyes, a delicate nose, and cute cherry lips painted with alluring lipstick, making one want to kiss them.
While her demeanor wasn't as ethereal as Gu Luotang’s, Qi Miaomiao was the cute, playful, and lively type. Paired with her adorable Hanfu attire, she truly caught Wan Yun Ting’s eye. He had to admit, the girl was very spirited and cute.
Then Gu Luotang emerged. She was also wearing a winter Hanfu style, similar to Qi Miaomiao’s, but hers had more white than red. The Hanfu was embroidered with delicate and cute squirrel patterns. Her long, black, and silky hair was naturally draped over her chest and back. The face of this beautiful young woman, upon seeing Wan Yun Ting, involuntarily revealed a blush of shy rose. Her eyes sparkled with affection, possessing a beauty that could captivate even the most stoic, exuding an elegant and serene aura, like a shy fairy who had descended to the mortal realm.
“Yun Ting ge, take a look. Is my outfit prettier, or is my senior sister’s prettier?” Qi Miaomiao and Gu Luotang stood at the doorway, letting Wan Yun Ting judge.
Gu Luotang, with a shy smile, playfully glanced at the mischievous girl, but her eyes, filled with affection, looked at the man, sincerely hoping for his praise.
“You’re both beautiful.” Wan Yun Ting said with a smile, looking at the two sisters.
“Such a perfunctory answer! Can’t you say what’s different about us?” Qi Miaomiao pouted her cute lips, insisting he point out the differences.
“Do I even need to say it? Of course, your senior sister is more beautiful.” Wan Yun Ting said with a mischievous grin.
“Hmph, I knew it.” Qi Miaomiao pouted, glaring with her almond-shaped eyes, and huffed in feigned anger.
Gu Luotang covered her mouth with her hand and giggled. Wan Yun Ting then naturally put his arm around Qi Miaomiao’s shoulder and said, “I’m just kidding. Miaomiao, you’re not only cute but also very beautiful. You’ll definitely find a good man to marry in the future.”
Seeing the man comforting her, Qi Miaomiao’s face lit up with a giggle, and she couldn’t help but hug Wan Yun Ting’s arm. “Then, will I find a boyfriend as capable as you, Yun Ting ge?”
Wan Yun Ting pointed to his nose. “As capable as me? Then there’s no one else like me in this world.”
“Tsk, so narcissistic.” Qi Miaomiao immediately let go of his arm, her spirited almond eyes rolling playfully, causing Gu Luotang to giggle again. “Alright, stop fooling around. Let’s go eat. Yun Ting ge, are you hungry?”
“Yes, I am actually hungry. Let’s go, let’s find some local delicacies.” Wan Yun Ting nodded and smiled.
“Yay! But Yun Ting ge is treating.”
Qi Miaomiao closed the room door, and both she and Gu Luotang carried exquisite and cute small bags, also in a Chinese style.
Wan Yun Ting, with the two sisters on his left and right, took the elevator downstairs and headed for the hotel lobby entrance, intending to explore the lively streets outside and look for local specialties…
As they walked out of the hotel entrance, another elevator door opened. Huangfu Hongfang, dressed in a flashy suit, and his follower Gao Jiaxu emerged. They happened to see Wan Yun Ting happily chatting and laughing as he walked out with Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao, which immediately cast a grim expression on Huangfu Hongfang’s face.
“Brother Hongfang, it seems you’re a step too late.”
Gao Jiaxu said, “Looking at them, Gu Luotang and that kid Wan Yun Ting must be together.”
Huangfu Hongfang was filled with unwillingness and displeasure. His cold gaze fixed on the disappearing figures of Wan Yun Ting, Gu Luotang, and the others. He finally suppressed his anger and said coldly, “The Lanting Award competition, he absolutely cannot win first place!”
Gao Jiaxu nodded, a sly smile on his lips. “Brother Hongfang, rest assured. With Mr. Yuan’s involvement, this year’s Lanting Award competition first place will naturally be yours!”
Huangfu Hongfang nodded with a somber expression. “Let’s go, I want to go to the place you mentioned. I want to drink tonight.”
“Certainly, I’ve prepared beauties for you. But Brother Hongfang, are you really willing to let Gu Luotang be snatched away by that kid Wan Yun Ting?” Gao Jiaxu followed him out of the hotel lobby. Instantly, a valet boy by the hotel entrance drove a sports car over. This was Gao Jiaxu’s sports car.
Huangfu Hongfang got into the car, with Gao Jiaxu driving them away from the hotel. Thinking about Gu Luotang and Wan Yun Ting being together, he was filled with resentment. “What else can we do? Do you want me to use some tricks? Don’t forget Wan Yun Ting’s capabilities!”
“Indeed.”
Gao Jiaxu nodded. After all, Wan Yun Ting was not just anyone. They couldn’t easily subdue him with a few tricks.
It seemed that in the entire Hua Du City, there was truly no one who dared to provoke Wan Yun Ting anymore.
Moreover, the Huangfu family was different. Huangfu Hongfang’s father was a politician. He knew that Wan Yun Ting had deep connections with the Ma family and was even friends with Mayor Hu. Huangfu Hongfang naturally wouldn’t be foolish enough to end up like the Han family did before.
After all, society was different now. The internet’s power was immense. If their private affairs were exposed online, the Huangfu family would end up like the Han family.
“Forget it, there’s no need to do something foolish for a woman.”
Huangfu Hongfang, having calmed down, although he was somewhat unwilling to accept Gu Luotang being with Wan Yun Ting, he wouldn’t do anything impulsive and foolish for a woman. He was a smart person, and he had only intended to play around with Gu Luotang, not to obtain her at all costs.
As for women, for someone like him, it was easy to attract and play with them.
Gao Jiaxu, driving the car, nodded and said, “But that kid Wan Yun Ting is quite capable. He’s not only with President Fang’s daughter, Fang Yanxi, but now he’s also involved with Gu Luotang. I wonder if Fang Yanxi knows. How about I find someone to cause trouble for them?”
Huangfu Hongfang nodded and smiled, “That’s a good idea.”
“Got it. I’ll find someone to follow them and take photos of Wan Yun Ting and Gu Luotang together. Then I’ll have the media write about it. Let’s see how Wan Yun Ting handles it then,” Gao Jiaxu said with a sinister smile.
Huangfu Hongfang nodded with a smile. He didn’t care about these matters.
What he cared about now was this Lanting Award competition!