Chapter 70 Chapter 70

Wen Yue listened to the flattery of the crowd with a distracted air, occasionally glancing at his watch.

Such banquets were commonplace for him, but today he had a rare expectation, even feeling that time was moving slowly.

Until a waiter walked to his side and whispered, "Mr. Wen, Mr. Gu's car has arrived."

Wen Yue's eyebrows moved slightly, and he raised his hand to the crowd, saying, "Everyone, excuse me for a moment."

Then he stood up and walked out.

Although it seemed no different from usual, if one looked closely, one would find that his steps seemed larger.

Wen Yue walked to the front hall and saw Gu Xing Shi walking in with Qin Wen and Sheng Yue Qing.

Gu Xing Shi's attire today caught his eye.

A vintage British-style suit paired with a gold tie pin on his shirt made his neck appear even more slender.

The three-dimensional tailoring fit his narrow waist, and with a raise of his hand, he revealed the green gemstone watch on his wrist.

Wen Yue's expression shifted.

He recognized the watch as the one he had Tang Ling send to Gu Xing Shi.

Gu Xing Shi wore this watch, could it be…

Before he could be happy, he saw two figures standing on either side of Gu Xing Shi like two door gods.

"Mr. Wen, nice to meet you!"

Wen Yue: "..."

Although Qin Wen and Sheng Yue Qing were smiling and polite, he had a feeling that these two were eyeing him covetously.

He felt it even more strongly from Sun Hongfei behind him.

He lowered his voice and said to Tang Ling, "To put it mildly, Mr. Wen now looks like a hapless stepfather being strictly guarded by his stepsons..."

Tang Ling: "..."

Is it appropriate to say this in front of Mr. Wen?!

Aren't you a bit too relaxed!

Fortunately, Gu Xing Shi stepped in to smooth things over.

Qin Wen and Sheng Yue Qing reluctantly retreated behind him.

Sun Hongfei: "Tsk tsk, look, Mr. Gu is still protecting Mr. Wen. It seems their reconciliation is imminent."

Tang Ling: "..."

Wen Yue, taking advantage of his height, glanced at them faintly, and stood beside Gu Xing Shi without showing any emotion: "Let's go in."

Qin Wen and Sheng Yue Qing: "!!!"

Sun Hongfei: "Although it was just a brief confrontation, it felt like watching a bloody family drama..."

Tang Ling: "..."

Just shut up, I can't look at Mr. Wen anymore.

Wen Yue led Gu Xing Shi inside, introducing the guests to him.

As the two walked into the banquet hall, countless eyes turned to them.

Even Qin Wen and Sheng Yue Qing, who were often in the spotlight, felt uncomfortable being stared at by so many pairs of eyes with different thoughts, but Gu Xing Shi remained composed and was able to chat and laugh with Wen Yue.

Almost everyone in this hall had heard the "rumors" between Wen Yue and Gu Xing Shi, but many shared the same thoughts as Ruan Yi.

But now, seeing Wen Yue's unprecedented attentiveness, everyone was shocked.

Looking at Gu Xing Shi's composure, this wasn't some pampered little canary; he was clearly Wen Yue's unattainable white moonlight.

Regardless of their outward expressions, everyone's minds changed.

Wen Yue led Gu Xing Shi to the main seat and introduced him, "This is Ms. Lan Yongyu, CEO of Jingying."

This was a well-maintained noblewoman with a beautiful and elegant appearance, looking no older than thirty. Before Wen Yue could introduce Gu Xing Shi, she said with a smile, "This is Mr. Gu, isn't he? Truly a handsome man. I've heard Wen Jun talk about you. We're all family, no need to be so formal, just call me Sister Lan."

Gu Xing Shi was surprised by her warmth, as he had never interacted with her before.

System: [Hey, this is normal. Who made her a fan of your and Wen Yue's CP!]

Gu Xing Shi: [???]

System: [Lan Yongyu has a nickname in the circle called "Orchid Mantis," meaning she's like an orchid mantis that eats its mate.

She's been married four times, each time swallowing her husband's assets, and each time marrying higher, until the last time, she directly took over Jingying Group, becoming a powerful figure in the circle, making people both fear and envy her.]

[But actually, you can't blame Lan Yongyu... Each time, she thought she was marrying for love, but her first husband cheated, so Lan Yongyu tearfully let him leave with nothing; her second husband was abusive, so Lan Yongyu tearfully sent him to prison; her third husband gambled, and her fourth husband wanted to take over her assets... But none of these men were as capable as her, so they were ultimately punished and became fuel for her career.]

[Lan Yongyu was very sad at first, but now she's come to terms with it. Since she can't find true love, she'll just ship the beautiful love of others. It can be said that she's played a significant role in spreading your love story with Wen Yue.]

Gu Xing Shi: [...]

System: [But although she likes shipping CPs, she hates the kind where one party depends on the other. Once she realizes it's a parasitic love, she'll immediately lose interest...]

Gu Xing Shi: [Oh, she ships strong pairings.]

System: [Cough... You could say that.]

At this time, Lan Yongyu said quickly, "Mr. Wen never likes to attend such banquets, but this time he took the initiative to host one. We originally thought the sun had risen in the west, but it turns out it was for Mr. Gu."

At first glance, this statement seems fine, but upon deeper thought, it seems to portray everyone else present as mere tools. Those with deeper minds might take offense.

Wen Yue frowned slightly, about to speak.

Gu Xing Shi smiled and said, "Sister Lan, don't make fun of me. I was just lucky to witness the sun rising in the west for the first time. It seems I should buy a lottery ticket today."

A small joke diffused the atmosphere.

After saying this, Lan Yongyu also realized it was inappropriate. She didn't expect Gu Xing Shi to react so quickly and answer perfectly, saving everyone face.

She originally just found it fun to ship CPs, but now she truly viewed Gu Xing Shi differently, and his face was simply pleasing to the eye.

So, she immediately said, "Then I'll also share Mr. Gu's good luck. If there's future collaboration, don't forget your Sister!

Everyone present was stunned.

Lan Yongyu seemed easygoing, but in the business world, she was an undisputed female overlord. People always begged to cooperate with her. Gu Xing Shi only spoke to her a few words, and she was already seeking collaboration??

Even the man beside Lan Yongyu, who had been keeping his head down with little presence, couldn't help but look at Gu Xing Shi.

System: [That's Lan Yongyu's younger brother, Lan Yue. Don't look at his unremarkable appearance, he's a ruthless character, but he's an ultimate siscon...]

Gu Xing Shi understood and, with a natural demeanor, shook hands with Lan Yue before sincerely saying, "Ms. Lan's eyes are really beautiful!"

Lan Yue frowned.

Some people were originally jealous of Gu Xing Shi for easily winning Lan Yongyu's favor, but now they were gloating.

Everyone knew that compared to the stunningly beautiful Lan Yongyu, Lan Yue was of average appearance, and he was once suspected of not being a biological child of the Lan family. He also suffered from appearance inferiority, especially his highly myopic eyes, almost squinting into slits.

Gu Xing Shi must have flattered the wrong person, right?

Unexpectedly, Gu Xing Shi didn't panic, but became even more certain, "Yes, Ms. Lan's eyes look just like Ms. Lan's. They're clearly siblings!"

The cold expression on Lan Yue's face instantly melted: "Really?"

Gu Xing Shi: "Yes, why don't you ask Mr. Wen?"

Wen Yue: "..."

However, facing two expectant faces, he could only nod silently, "...Indeed, they're a bit alike."

Lan Yongyu was surprised: "Mr. Gu's observation is sharp. Little Yue's eyes were almost identical to mine when he was young, but they became myopic as he grew up. But if you look closely, the contours are still similar."

After hearing his sister's words, Lan Yue's face seemed to light up, and his attitude towards Gu Xing Shi became even more gentle.

Everyone: "???

This is also possible?!!

At this moment, a hearty laugh came, "I'm late, everyone, don't mind me!"

Gu Xing Shi looked over and saw an old man with silver hair and a plump figure walking quickly towards them.

As soon as he arrived, everyone stood up, "Mr. Zhan."

This was Zhan Demin, the founder of Taosheng Capital.

System: [Host, host, this is today's big BOSS!!]

[Don't look at his simple attire and seemingly amiable personality, he's actually a smiling tiger. Countless people have been deceived by his appearance, and he's extremely vigilant, making it difficult for anyone to win him over. However, he's not without weaknesses...]

[He's addicted to fishing, with extensive theoretical knowledge, but he always comes back empty-handed. But that's not important, he mainly likes to show off...]

Gu Xing Shi: [Oh, he's a master angler?]

System: [...Host, you're really good with words.]

So, when Zhan Demin once again talked about his fishing experiences, he immediately gained a sincere and beautiful flatterer.

Moreover, Gu Xing Shi wasn't perfunctory; every compliment he gave accurately hit Zhan Demin's sweet spot.

Zhan Demin had never had such a satisfying conversation. The affection in his eyes as he looked at Gu Xing Shi was evident, calling him "Little Gu" repeatedly, as if he were his own grandson.

Everyone: "???

He even conquered Mr. Zhan!!

Could Gu Xing Shi really be casting spells?

Ruan Yi watched Gu Xing Shi chatting and laughing with the bigwigs at the main seat, completely dumbfounded.

What about the different circles and inability to integrate?

How come Gu Xing Shi has a different standard!

Jing City's high-society circles are strictly stratified, with numerous rules.

For example, their Ruan family, even if they approached the main seat with the introduction of the Lan siblings, they wouldn't be bothered, let alone the feeling of being surrounded by stars like Gu Xing Shi.

At this time, his wife Xiang Li worriedly asked, "Mr. Wen can't be genuinely interested in him, right? Then we..."

Ruan Yi frowned, "Don't talk nonsense. A top-tier family like the Wen family would never allow the head of the family to have a man. That's a joke. Besides, if he doesn't marry and have children, does he want to die without an heir?"

Xiang Li: "But..."

"Don't overestimate others and underestimate yourself!" Ruan Yi glared at her, "Whether it works or not, we have to try!"

He didn't believe it.

Wen Yue would really violate the unspoken rules of high society and be with a man.

Just then, the cocktail party began, and many people took the opportunity to flatter those at the main seat.

Ruan Yi also pulled Ruan Wenrou, holding a glass of wine and walking towards the main seat.

Finally, it was Ruan Yi's turn, and he flattered excessively, subtly pushing Ruan Wenrou forward.

Ruan Wenrou had a beautiful appearance, wearing a dress that accentuated her figure. Her cheeks were flushed, and she softly called out, "Mr. Wen."

Wen Yue immediately frowned.

With a single glance, he saw the intentions of the father and daughter, feeling disgusted.

He had encountered similar situations before and simply ignored them.

But now he was pursuing Gu Xing Shi. At this critical moment, what if he misunderstood?

He was about to have them leave, but he noticed Gu Xing Shi looking at them.

Wen Yue's heart tightened, "What's wrong?"

Gu Xing Shi said absentmindedly, "Nothing..."

Actually, when they walked over, the system had already buzzed sharply in his mind.

[Host, major scoop!!]

Gu Xing Shi suddenly became interested, [Oh?]

System: [Perhaps you've heard of the real and fake daughters? That's right! In front of you is the legendary fake daughter!!]

Gu Xing Shi raised his eyebrows slightly.

System: [Of course, that's not the point. The point is that the fake daughter is actually the daughter of the real daughter's maternal grandmother, her mother's younger sister!]

Gu Xing Shi: [Read as fake daughter, written as real sister, 6!]