Lu Yunxi was not interested in today's banquet, but Ji Yan did not allow Gu Yu to sit in the corner with her.
When Gu Yu was called away, Gu Yue came over and called Lu An Ning.
"Don't be lazy here, come with me to Dad's place."
Lu Anning stood up and asked casually, "What's the matter?"
She was not so important in the Gu family that she had to stay by her father's side on such an occasion. Gu Yue shook the wine glass in his hand, a complicated smile crossing his lips.
"Mom and Dad have found a sister-in-law for you."
Lu Anning looked at her in surprise: "Is this for you?"
Gu Yue rolled his eyes at her and said, "Find it for me. How can I still be here? They can't control me, so they have to focus on A Yu."
Lu Anning suddenly thought of Lu Yunxi, and was lost in thought. Just now, it seemed that no one had called her over.
Just as she thought this, she saw Lu Yunxi arriving late. She forced a smile and scanned the crowd, her eyes finally landing on Gu Yu who was sitting diagonally opposite her, with a hint of soft light.
Lu Anning stood beside Gu Yue, his eyes fixed on the girl next to Ji Yan.
She has a standard oval face, fair skin, and delicate features. At first glance, she looks gentle and generous, a typical look of a rich girl.
"Since everyone is here, I would like to take this opportunity to solemnly introduce Ding Wan to you. She is the only daughter of the Ding family and will soon become A Yu's fiancée."
"What fiancée? I never promised her. I don't even know her."
Gu Yu had a cold face, obviously not expecting such an arrangement at home. Ding Wan's smile froze and she didn't say anything.
Ji Yan quickly grabbed Gu Yu and said, "Kid, we just met today. You can't say that even if you're shy! Wanwan is still here! This kind of relationship can be cultivated slowly. After a while, our two families will meet and we can talk about this matter slowly."
Ji Yan was busy trying to smooth things over, and Ding Wan's expression looked much better.
"Mom, I don't want to..."
"I don't want anything!"
Before Gu Yu could finish his words, he was interrupted by Gu Zhiwei. He glared at Gu Yu with a cold face, and Gu Yu remained silent.
Lu Anning's eyes sifted through the group, and he quickly understood the Gu family's intentions. Looking at Lu Yunxi again, her already pale face was now devoid of any color.
After the incident, she became notorious and a laughing stock in the community. No matter how much they liked an outsider, they couldn't let her affect their son's reputation.
It seems that they also realized that Gu Yu and Lu Yunxi were getting too close, so they were anxious to find a way to nip any possibility in the bud.
Ji Yan doesn't even look down on Liu Lin, so how could she allow Lu Yunxi to be her daughter-in-law?
In their eyes, Lu Yunxi was probably just an object for their amusement. When they were happy, they would do whatever she wanted. But when it came to the interests of the Gu family, they would not talk easily.
Ding Wan stepped forward and introduced herself, changing the subject. Her perfectly executed enthusiasm eased the awkward atmosphere. Gu Zhiwei and Ji Yan noticed Ding Wan's graceful demeanor, a satisfied smile on her face.
When it was Lu Anning's turn, she thought she would just say hello and leave, but unexpectedly, Ding Wan took the initiative to hold her hand and started chatting.
Ding Wan gave him a kind smile: "This is Gu Yu's little sister! She is so beautiful. You can tell at a glance that she is a blessed person. I felt a sense of familiarity the moment I saw her."
Lu An Ning's eyes fell on the wrist that was held, and he smiled without refusing Ding Wan's face.
"We should visit each other more often in the future. I heard that you run your own company, and I'm so envious."
Lu An Ning smiled and responded briefly. While joking, he accidentally caught a glimpse of Gu Yu standing in the crowd with a sullen face. He said nothing, and occasionally glanced towards Lu Yunxi, enduring his pain again and again.
Lu Yunxi was standing nearby, but Ding Wan had no intention of talking to her, as if she was treating her like air.
The completely different attitudes made Lu An Ning realize that something was wrong. If Ding Wan knew him, then she couldn't possibly not know Lu Yunxi.
Is this... intentionally done for yourself?
After getting to know each other, the men dispersed. Lu Yunxi left first, feeling somewhat embarrassed, and Gu Yu immediately followed. Ding Wan's eyes followed the two as they left, a smile on her lips, but she didn't move.
"It seems that Miss Ding has heard about it a long time ago."
Ding Wan chuckled. "My parents mentioned the arranged marriage to me a long time ago, so naturally I wanted to get to know my fiancé in advance. However, his standards are getting worse and worse. If it were Professor Liu, I would be willing to compete with her fairly. Well..."
She smiled mysteriously at Lu An Ning: "I heard that Miss Gu and her are not on good terms? If I were you, I would probably throw her out when I return to the Gu family. Who dares to occupy the magpie's nest?"
She smiled, but between the lines there was a ruthlessness that was inconsistent with her temperament.
"Of course! You are Ayu's sister, and you will be my sister from now on. We have a common enemy, and we will be friends from now on."
Lu Anning smiled slightly, neither refusing nor agreeing.
"She's not that easy to break down."
"I'm not someone who's easy to talk to. If you don't believe me, just wait and see."
Ding Wan twisted her waist slightly and walked in the direction where Gu Yu and Lu Yunxi left. Lu An Ning didn't care and turned to look for Tang Jingyuan in the crowd.
Before she could even say a few words to Tang Jingyuan, a quarrel broke out in the garden and everyone walked out.
Someone muttered, "Miss Ding pushed Mr. Gu's goddaughter down, and she seems to be injured. Let's go and check it out!"
Lu Anning and Tang Jingyuan exchanged glances and followed.
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