Gu Nianqiang stepped forward and, as was her habit, took his arm to prepare to enter, but Fu Nanxiao casually let go of her arm.

She paused, then gave an awkward laugh, "What's wrong?"

Fu Nanxiao faced her and said firmly, "Keep your distance."

Gu Nianqiang's smile froze. What was going on? The two of them usually attended events together like this, and he had never cared about it before.

But why are you refusing today?

Gu Nianqiang was still wondering when a beautiful figure passing by made her pupils dilate.

How... how did this person end up here?

She didn't invite Jiang Yilai at all, so why would she attend the Gu family's banquet?

When she looked away, she saw that Fu Nanxiao's eyes were almost glued to Jiang Yilai. It was indeed because of this woman!

"I'm going in first!"

Before Gu Nianqiang could speak, Fu Nanxiao had already strode towards Jiang Yilai.

Gu Nianqiang took two deep breaths to calm herself down. Originally, she wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to create some buzz and get closer to the other person.

As it turned out, that damned Jiang Yilai ruined her plans every time he showed up.

Gu Nianqiang remembered that Gu Ming'en had always admired this woman; could it be that he invited her?

When Fu Nanxiao caught up with Jiang Yilai, he saw her greeting Gu Ming'en. Moreover, the usually aloof head of the Gu family personally handed her a drink, indicating that they had a good relationship.

"There are too many guests today, so we might not be able to take good care of everyone. Please make yourself at home."

"Mr. Gu, you're too kind. It's my honor to receive you despite your busy schedule."

"I'm glad you could come. Let's get together again another day."

"Okay, let's meet again next time. You have another customer calling you, go and get busy."

"Then please excuse me!" Gu Ming'en nodded politely.

Jiang Yilai gracefully raised her glass, not taking up any of Gu Ming'en's precious time.

In the afternoon, Gu Ming'en's company encountered some legal issues, which happened to be handled by the same law firm where Jiang Yilai works. The two met again, and Jiang Yilai agreed to come over after his enthusiastic invitation.

Jiang Yilai also felt an inexplicable sense of closeness with Gu Ming'en. Since he had sincerely invited her, she had no choice but to come over and say hello.

"I really didn't realize you'd expanded your network so quickly; you're already quite familiar with President Gu."

The jealous voice behind him made Jiang Yilai slowly turn around. When he saw that he was the only one there, he was slightly surprised.

After all, seeing him and Gu Nianqiang together earlier, I thought they were planning to enter together again.

"There's no other way. People always have to look forward. Having more friends means having more options."

Fu Nanxiao suppressed the sharpness in his eyes, no longer able to treat her as he had before, but he easily became irritable whenever he saw her with other men.

"How did you end up here?"

"Of course, it was the host's invitation."

Jiang Yilai's words were barbed, and she didn't seem to have any intention of communicating with him properly.

You look beautiful tonight.

Fu Nanxiao's eyes swept over her. Although she was only wearing a simple black strapless dress tonight, it still accentuated her excellent figure.

God knows how long he's coveted this person; he's only managed to keep going through sheer willpower.

Jiang Yilai didn't want to talk to him about these pointless things, so she turned and walked into the house.

Fu Nanxiao was not discouraged and followed closely behind her, taking the initiative to find topics to talk about.

Watching the two figures from behind, Gu Nianqiang clenched her fists in anger, determined not to let Jiang Yilai get away with it.

Since she's here, let's make her look completely humiliated tonight and see if she'll have the face to stay here any longer.