Chapter 174: Chapter 174: His Woman Attends His Banquet with Another Man
The gown on Gu Yan further highlights her waist, exuding a kind of sensual charm.
The dress itself already appears light and airy, and she wears it with essence, revealing her slender, fair legs.
She seems a bit shy and hesitantly asks Qin Junnan, "Is it okay, senior?"
Qin Junnan snaps back to reality, smiling slightly, "Very nice."
Gu Yan breathes a sigh of relief.
Qin Junnan turns around to say to the people behind him: "Dress her up properly, just use the most suitable makeup."
"Okay, Young Master Qin."
Gu Yan is taken to the makeup room again, where several professional makeup artists and stylists surround her for a complete makeover.
At eight o’clock in the evening, the banquet begins on time at the top floor of Shengshi Hotel.
Qin Junnan’s car stops at the entrance of Shengshi, with special reception staff and journalists holding cameras to photograph the guests arriving for the banquet one by one.
It’s Gu Yan’s first exposure to such a scene, it’s hard for her to adapt.
Qin Junnan bends his arm, letting her hold onto him, softly comforting her, "Relax, it’s just a photo shoot here, the official banquet venue won’t have journalists."
Those who can attend Tang Group’s events are noteworthy figures in the upper circles, so Tang Group only allows journalists to promote but won’t let them disturb the guests nor allow them to pry into privacy.
With Qin Junnan’s words, Gu Yan relaxes slightly.
The two take the elevator to the top floor of Shengshi.
The banquet venue was lavishly decorated, with the company’s foreign affairs department staff at the entrance welcoming guests, You Shuyang personally took part.
Seeing Gu Yan and Qin Junnan arriving together, he couldn’t help but froze for a moment.
But, being someone who has seen various scenes, he quickly returns to normal, shaking hands with Qin Junnan, "Welcome, Young Master Qin, it’s an honor for you to be here."
"Assistant You is too kind, it’s an honor for Qin to be able to attend President Tang’s banquet."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Qin Junnan takes Gu Yan inside, and You Shuyang glances at their backs, continuing to entertain the guests.
But he couldn’t shake off the thought: does Young Master Tang know Gu Yan is attending, or that she’s coming with Qin Junnan?
If not, would he lose composure when he sees her suddenly?
After all, he specifically prepared an invitation for Gu Yan on behalf of Tang Yuxiu, but later, Young Master Tang took it, it’s unknown if he even gave it to Gu Yan.
But seeing this situation, it seems he didn’t give it, otherwise, knowing Gu Yan’s nature, she wouldn’t agree to come with someone else.
Why is Young Master Tang so dense?
Clearly, it’s his own woman, yet he lets others covet her, now she’s here with someone else at your banquet.
Isn’t it intentionally vexing you!
Tang Yuxiu has been in a corner inside the venue, only casually returning a toast when people approach him.
He gazes at the venue entrance, finally seeing a familiar figure.
But at this moment, her hand is actually linked with another man.
She is obviously well-dressed today; the pink attire suits her skin tone, and her long hair is pinned up, revealing a fair neck and exquisite collarbone.
Her legs are long, wearing seven-centimeter high heels, making her look even more graceful.
Tonight, she exudes an alluring charm from head to toe.
Making him reluctant to look away.
"Oh, Young Master Tang, what are you doing alone here?"
Xue Jiarui’s playful voice comes across, Tang Yuxiu doesn’t even blink.
Xue Jiarui approaches, noticing his fixed gaze in one direction, can’t resist glancing over, and upon identifying the opposite person, exclaims, "Isn’t that Miss Gu? How come she’s with Qin Junnan again."
Last time at Yuehua, he and Tang Yuxiu encountered Gu Yan with Qin Junnan, he knew nothing then.
But this time, he’s well aware that Gu Yan is Tang Yuxiu’s woman, yet now she’s with another man attending his banquet?
Can’t figure it out.
Xue Jiarui sneaks a look at Tang Yuxiu’s expression, stoic and deep-eyed, but his grip on the wine glass is unusually tight, seemingly able to crush the glass anytime.
"What are you two doing? Growing mushrooms in the corner?"
Xiang Linghao carries a glass of champagne and comes over, pats Tang Yuxiu’s shoulder, "Hey, congratulations on your promotion."
But Tang Yuxiu still doesn’t acknowledge him.
Xue Jiarui nudges his arm, indicating him to follow Tang Yuxiu’s gaze.
Xiang Linghao also, unsurprisingly, sees Gu Yan and the man beside her, and softly feels startled.
Although aware that Tang Yuxiu and Gu Yan’s relationship isn’t well, the present situation is completely beyond his expectations.
Your own woman, coming with another man to attend your banquet, no matter how you think about it, it feels like an unusual performance.
The key is, Tang Yuxiu just stands watching, without any reaction.
This is unlike his usual behavior.
"What are you all looking at?" Another voice came, cold and indifferent, with a deep, magnetic timbre.
The owner of the voice is the same, with enchanting almond-shaped eyes and a deep set of features, somewhat resembling Tang Yuxiu.
Xue Jiarui and Xiang Linghao were slightly surprised to hear the voice, "Second Young Master Tang actually bothered to come to your brother’s banquet?"
Tang Mubei slightly raised his eyebrows, "The old man mandated it, saying that brothers must be present at the elder brother’s banquet, to show outsiders that the Tang brothers are harmonious."
"Isn’t that already well-known?"
Excluding any cousins, the Tang Family only has Tang Yuxiu and Tang Mubei, who are from the same parents and have always been harmonious.
Young Master Tang has been groomed by Mr. Tang to take over the company, while the second young master studied abroad for six years and only returned this year, uninterested in company affairs, focusing on being a cold-faced director.
The two brothers each have their own roles, without interfering with each other. Imagine which wealthy family has siblings as harmonious as theirs.
Tang Mubei casually sipped some red wine, "In the end, you still have to put on a show for outsiders."
Just because harmony is rumored doesn’t make it true; people need to see it with their own eyes.
"The waters run deep in you wealthy families, with too many schemes. It’s better to be a doctor like me, simple and straightforward."
Xue Jiarui glanced sideways at him, seemingly disdainful, "Good, my ass. It made my father look down on you and forcibly separate you from my sister. Seven years, man! Even though you’ve made a name for yourself, you don’t dare to see my sister. Truly accomplished."
Xiang Linghao felt as if a sword had pierced his heart, glaring at Xue Jiarui, "Can we not bring this up? The issue wasn’t your father; it was between your sister and me. I hurt her back then; how could I face her now? You know she’s never where I am. Look, did she come to the banquet today?"
"Hmph, you’re just timid and scared, lacking initiative, making excuses."
Xue Jiarui thought if you like someone, pursue them properly, be shamelessly persistent. Those who worry about this and that deserve to be single forever.
Xiang Linghao was choked by his words, "It’s pointless talking to you, little brat."
"You’re the little brat!" Xue Jiarui retorted.
Among the brothers who played together since childhood, he indeed was the youngest, even a year younger than Lu Yiyun, hence often bullied by these people under the guise of being older siblings.
As he grew up, he hated them for still treating him like a child, always feeling suppressed with no day of success in sight.
As a child, it was a sad story.
"Hello, handsome guys, all gathered here."
A mischievous voice rang out, making the big men shiver involuntarily.
Lu Yiyun was wearing a white knee-length evening gown with one shoulder, which made her look petite and pure.
But only those who knew her well knew she was a fox in sheep’s clothing.
"When did you get back?" Xue Jiarui asked.
"Today, anyway. I worked hard to make it to Brother Tang’s banquet." Lu Yiyun smiled naively at Tang Yuxiu, who silently looked away.
"Where’s your brother?"
Lu Yiyun rolled her eyes and replied, "I heard he left Mexico for Paris."
"What’s he doing in Paris?" There doesn’t seem to be any business over there.
"Isn’t it obvious? He’s being chased by a beautiful lady; Mexico is not a good place, and Paris is more romantic. He decided to stage a love-and-war story there."
Everyone was speechless, "..."
"Him? I bet it’s just love and war, nothing to do with romance."
Lu Yiyun tilted her head thoughtfully, "Yeah, I think so too."
Suddenly, she seemed to remember something, looked around, and asked, "Hey, Brother Tang, what about your rumored woman? It’s a rare chance for me to see her since I’m back, why isn’t she here?"
Hearing this, Tang Yuxiu’s body stiffened, staring straight ahead without moving.
Tang Mubei perked up at the topic, eager to meet the woman rumored to have conquered his brother, whose cleanliness was famously notorious.
Xue Jiarui and Xiang Linghao exchanged a glance filled with meaning, pulling Tang Mubei and Lu Yiyun over to stand alongside Tang Yuxiu.
"Come on, follow Young Master Tang’s sight. Target, the beauty in the pink dress."
All four of them looked simultaneously. Lu Yiyun was puzzled for a moment, "I see someone, but she’s with someone."
"Exactly!" Xue Jiarui quickly interjected, excitement seeping through his voice.
"Hmm?" Lu Yiyun was momentarily perplexed, but Tang Mubei slightly raised an eyebrow, seemingly understanding something.
Xue Jiarui smiled mischievously, explaining, "As you can see, our Young Master Tang’s woman has become someone else’s date to attend his banquet today. Unprecedented, isn’t it? Worth commemorating.
"
Tang Mubei was enlightened, exactly as he suspected.
Lu Yiyun blinked innocently, suddenly widening her eyes in excitement, "Really? She’s so brave. I want to meet her!"
Seeing Lu Yiyun’s eagerness, Xiang Linghao held her back, "Hold on, there’ll be plenty of opportunities in the future. If you suddenly rush over today, you might scare her, and she’s with someone else, so it’s inappropriate."
With that, Lu Yiyun had no choice but to reluctantly nod, "Alright, I’ll hold back this time."
"Good girl." Xiang Linghao patted her head.