Chapter 717 Arrival The two cars drove smoothly one after the other into the parking lot of the hotel where the annual meeting was held and parked in their designated spaces.

Although this hotel wasn't as luxurious as the top-tier hotel where Gu Luo and his group stayed, it still exuded genuine extravagance.

The off-white European-style building has a grand and imposing exterior, with glass curtain walls that reflect a dazzling luster in the sunlight. The site is extremely deep and spacious, and in addition to the accommodation area, it is also equipped with large conference halls, banquet halls and other facilities, making it a fully-equipped high-end hotel.

Gu Luo was the first to push open the car door and get out. His feet stepped onto the smooth marble floor, and his gaze swept across the entrance to the parking lot, instantly drawn to the banners and posters standing on both sides.

The venue was clearly divided into two main areas, with a bright red banner on one side that read: "Warmly welcome Zhao Shuo to the Endpoint Novel 2026 Annual Meeting!"

Below stood a huge roll-up banner poster, featuring Zhao Shuo in an elegant suit with a handsome smile, attracting many fans who had arrived early to stop and take photos.

On the other side, the style was completely different. The banner had a calm black background with eye-catching gold lettering: "[A warm welcome to Panda, author of 'Lord of Mysteries,' to the Endpoint Novel 2026 Annual Meeting!]"

The poster next to it didn't show any real person, but only a mysterious black humanoid silhouette surrounded by tiny symbols, which perfectly echoed the fantasy style of Lord of Mysteries.

Clearly, the platform deliberately used Gu Luo and Zhao Shuo as the core gimmick of this annual meeting. The combination of one being subtle and the other overt, one literary and the other entertaining, completely ignited the atmosphere at the event.

On one side are the "Panda God" fans from the novel circle, who are curious and eager to find out his true identity; on the other side are brainless female fans who came for Zhao Shuo, holding up light boards and screaming.

At that time, the crowds on both sides will be distinct yet equally lively, with the sounds of camera shutters and cheers intertwined, creating a spectacular scene.

Editor-in-Chief Taiyang and Yuzhou also got out of the car one after the other. Taiyang patted Gu Luo on the shoulder, his eyes full of expectation, and said with a smile:

"Xiao Luo, you are the youngest top player on our platform. Tonight at the annual meeting, all eyes will be on you, and everyone will cheer for you."

Universe also joined in, his face full of excited anticipation, echoing their sentiments:

"Absolutely! I can't even imagine how high the hype will be when your new book comes out and you collaborate with Luo Ningning to create buzz. It will definitely explode across the entire internet!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Luo simply smiled lightly, his tone calm and composed:

"Thank you for your kind words, editor-in-chief and Brother Universe. For now, let's get through the annual meeting first, and we'll just take it one step at a time as things go."

He was not blinded by the current hype and remained clear-headed and composed.

At this moment, the vehicle arranged by Shen Qingling slowly came to a stop, and Gu Ximan and the others walked over one after another.

Gu Ximan skipped over to Gu Luo's side, her eyes curiously scanning the surrounding banners. Luo Shuling and Lu Xuexue followed behind, while Shen Qingling walked at the back, calmly observing the scene and secretly watching the flow of people.

Seeing this, the editor-in-chief softened his tone and spoke gently to the girls:

"Xiao Luo is going to attend an exclusive author tea party next, where she can meet and chat with some of the platform's veteran authors. How about the young ladies go to the lounge to rest for a bit? There are plenty of snacks, drinks, and magazines available, and there are people to look after you, so you'll have a great time."

"O Kun!"

Gu Ximan immediately gave a standard OK sign, her face beaming with excitement, clearly very interested in the snacks in the lounge:

"Then we'll wait in the lounge. Don't chat for too long, you rascal!"

After saying that, the group followed Yu Zhou toward the rest area.

As they walked, Yu Zhou enthusiastically introduced the hotel layout and various amenities in the rest area to them. The group quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Gu Luo watched them leave, then turned and walked side by side with the editor-in-chief of Sun towards the elevator.

The elevator doors slowly closed, leaving only the two of them in the small space. Taiyang couldn't help but laugh, his tone slightly teasing:

"Those old guys in the private room were guessing which old author you were using as a pseudonym. When they see your handsome eighteen-year-old face, their jaws will definitely drop to the floor."

Gu Luo nodded slightly, his expression humble and gentle, and said sincerely:

“They are all seniors who have been deeply involved in the industry for many years. Their writing skills and experience are far superior to mine. I went there this time to learn more from them and make up for my shortcomings.”

These calm and composed words further increased the editor-in-chief's opinion of Gu Luo.

Looking at the talented and humble young man in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart—this child is not only outstanding in ability, but also in character. How wonderful it would be if he were his grandson.

It's a pity he only has grandsons, not even a granddaughter, otherwise he would definitely take the initiative to act as matchmaker and bring such a good young man to his own family.

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