Yú Hé's slender fingers twisted the phone back and forth.
It seemed her direction this time was correct; Luo Xiaoyao and her mother were the key breakthrough in the car accident back then.
But now, the person was missing, which meant she herself had also been exposed.
She had to find the person quickly before the mastermind made another move!
Just then, the phone screen suddenly lit up, indicating a new message. She immediately sat up straight.
Her master had finally replied.
s: [Heard you were looking for Luo Xiaoyao. You can take a look at this information.]
Then, he sent over a file.
Yú Hé saw that her previous message, "Can we meet?", had been ignored and felt a slight relief.
She had already crossed the line, and for her master to reply meant he was giving her a chance.
Crow: [Thank you, Master.]
She thought for a moment, then found a cute, flattering emoji from the "A Pig" chat window and sent it over.
As expected, there was no reply.
Yú Hé clicked open the file and it turned out to be Qin Meimei's information!
Qin Meimei, a collateral branch of the Qin family, was Madam Gu of the Gu family in Beishi.
Was her master sending her Qin Meimei's information to hint that Luo Xiaoyao's disappearance was related to her?!
Evening.
Yú Hé returned to the Ye family and finished Chen Lizhu's follow-up consultation. As she was preparing to leave, Ye Zisu called out to her.
"Yú Hé, on National Day, the Gu family is hosting an awards celebration banquet for Brother Ze. You should come with me."
Ye Zisu spoke with the air of the lady of the house.
"Sure!" Yú Hé readily agreed.
She was already worrying about finding an excuse to visit the Gu family, and now one was being handed to her.
It was like someone offering a pillow just as she was yawning.
"You wouldn't have any banquets in the mountains, would you? Attending high-society events like this requires formal wear. Here, take this dress to wear." Ye Zisu smiled and handed over a gift box.
Yú Hé glanced at the gift box. It was another unsolicited favor. It seemed her previous lesson wasn't enough.
"Thanks." She took the gift box and turned to leave.
Ye Zisu watched her walk away with a resolute back, her smile vanishing instantly, replaced by a venomous, hateful gaze.
This time, she was determined to make Yú Hé lose face!
Time quickly passed until National Day.
In the morning, Qin Beiting arrived at Tianyu with a stylist.
"I heard you were attending the Gu family banquet, so I brought a stylist for you."
Yú Hé was not surprised. "Your news is really well-informed."
"I pay close attention to anything concerning you," Qin Beiting said, a faint smile on his lips.
After hearing his more predatory words in the hotel last time, Yú Hé found his current statement much more ordinary.
But the makeup artist, hearing Qin Beiting speak so gently and even smile for the first time, was clearly taken aback.
She had been fortunate enough to style Qin Beiting a few times. Although this man deliberately wore glasses to appear gentlemanly and mild, he possessed an icy demeanor that discouraged anyone from approaching him.
She had often wondered what kind of woman would be worthy of such a perfect man.
Now, she finally had the answer.
Yú Hé possessed a natural beauty, her skin so flawless that worldly cosmetics were rendered unnecessary.
The makeup artist merely applied a simple touch-up and styled her hair.
Yú Hé changed into the dress. It was a white sequined gown, adorned with crystals and shimmering sequins that accentuated her refined features and fair skin, giving her an ethereal aura.
Her raven-black hair was lightly curled, complemented by pearl hair accessories that added a touch of sophistication. Feather earrings dangled gracefully, making her look like a porcelain doll.
With her flowing hair, slender waist, and high-bridged nose, her features were sculpted, captivating Qin Beiting's gaze.
"You need a male escort," Qin Beiting said, extending his hand in a gentlemanly invitation.
"Hmph hmph." Little Xiangzhu suddenly darted out from behind him, blocking Qin Beiting's path.
The little pig's snout was pointed at Yú Hé, its tail wagging furiously. Its round eyes sparkled, as if saying, "Pick me, pick me."
Seeing this, Qin Beiting frowned slightly. Did even a pig dare to vie for affection with him?
He subtly nudged the little Xiangzhu aside with his foot.
The little pig grunted in dissatisfaction and tried to nip at his trousers, but dared not. Finally, it dejectedly trotted to Yú Hé, snuffling and acting spoiled.
Yú Hé was amused. She squatted down, picked it up, and gently stroked its little head.
Little Xiangzhu closed its eyes contentedly. Afterward, it stuck its tongue out at Qin Beiting, showing off that its owner had chosen it.
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"I suddenly feel like roast suckling pig. What should I do?" His long, slender hand rested on the little Xiangzhu's back.
Little Xiangzhu's fur stood on end, and it burrowed deeper into Yú Hé's embrace. If it had a thick coat of fur, it would likely have looked like a bristly pig.
Yú Hé: "..."
The stylist standing nearby was so astonished by this interaction that her jaw almost hit the floor.
Young Master Qin was actually having a spat with a pig!
When it was time for the banquet, Qin Beiting drove Yú Hé to a location near the entrance of the Gu family's residence.
"You really don't need me to accompany you? I really want to go," Qin Beiting said, looking at Yú Hé. His deep eyes seemed capable of pulling one in.
Chen Dong parked the car steadily and took a sip of water. Hearing the pleading tone in Qin Beiting's voice, he almost choked.
Boss, wasn't the invitation card the Gu family specifically sent over the one you threw into the trash can?
"No, you don't want to," Yú Hé refused.
Qin Beiting was well-known in Beishi, and the Gu family would certainly know he was invited. If he didn't attend, there was no reason for them to appear together.
Moreover, she had matters to attend to at the Gu family's residence.
Qin Beiting gazed at her intently. "Dressed so beautifully, I'm really worried someone might run off with you."
"Cough cough..." Chen Dong coughed from being choked by water in front.
Good heavens, was this really the boss he knew speaking?
"...I won't. Tiramisu will be with me." Yú Hé picked up Little Xiangzhu.
Little Xiangzhu immediately lifted its proud little head towards Qin Beiting, displaying the black bow tie it was specially wearing around its neck.
Qin Beiting looked at the pig in her arms as if it were a plate of braised pork. He said regretfully, "Alright, call me if you need anything."
"...Okay," Yú Hé replied, and got out of the car with Little Xiangzhu.
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The Gu family's banquet was luxuriously decorated, filled with guests, and the air buzzed with clinking glasses and conversation.
Ye Zisu, wearing a white gown, elegantly walked into the banquet hall.
The dress, adorned with crystals and shimmering sequins, made her look charming and drew many admiring glances.
"Wow, Zisu, you look stunning today."
Someone recognized the dress Ye Zisu was wearing.
"This gown is by the top international designer, Old Buddha, isn't it?"
"Yes, it's called 'The Only Angel.' Old Buddha designed it for his first love. The diamonds and sequins were all hand-sewn by him, stitch by stitch."
"It's truly beautiful. I've always wanted it, but it's a limited edition, only one set in the world."
"This dress is incredibly hard to get. I heard even the British princess couldn't get her hands on it. I didn't expect you to buy it, you're amazing!"
"I didn't realize the Ye family's assets were so substantial."
"Zisu, you look so beautiful in it."
Facing everyone's praise, Ye Zisu smiled gracefully, "Thank you, everyone."
At this moment, the previously lively banquet suddenly fell silent, and all eyes turned to the entrance.