Lu Anning prepared Tang Jingyuan and headed to the hotel as usual. The only difference was that after today, everyone would be enjoying the Spring Festival holiday. Some could choose to take a break and relax, while others could take the opportunity to go on business trips and explore business opportunities.
This reception wasn't just a celebration of the year's hard work and success; it was also a way to wish for smooth sailing and further progress in the coming year's collaboration. An Li, the person most closely watched for next year's new project, was also among the invited guests.
What everyone is looking forward to is not only her new project, but more importantly, meeting her in person.
In the past, when she was abroad, even if people had the financial resources to hire her, they couldn't find a suitable opportunity. Now the opportunity was right in front of her. If she saw it, and had the chance to ask Professor An for help, it would be far more profitable than a considerable profit.
After all, for these people, money is just a digit that signals their success. Their primary concern now is their own health. They naturally trust the traditional health regimens passed down by their ancestors more than Western medicine.
Women want to be healthy, young and beautiful, while men want to live longer.
Before the reception even started, An Li was already the hottest topic of discussion among most people. Lu Anning and Tang Jingyuan were already used to this. At many previous receptions, anyone who spoke would inadvertently ask them about Professor An, and tonight was no exception.
Lu An Ning dealt with it with a smile, and couldn't help but marvel at how popular his mother was in everyone's hearts.
After finally getting a chance to rest, he just sat down when a big commotion broke out at the entrance. Lu An Ning looked over when he heard the noise.
Is that mother?
But before she came, she said that there was still a little bit of work to be done in the laboratory and she would come later.
She looked carefully and saw that most of the people gathered at the door were ladies and socialites under the age of fifty, but no one with a prominent status. It shouldn't be her mother.
Just as she was about to look away, she accidentally caught a glimpse of a familiar face and almost failed to recognize it.
It’s Bailu!
She changed her usual pure and innocent style and wore a purple flowing fishtail dress with a tempting deep V design on the chest. There was only a layer of white lace on the back, reflecting a large area of snow-white skin. She looked so tempting that people wanted to destroy her, and she was particularly conspicuous in the crowd.
She wore heavy makeup and looked very charming while talking and laughing, which attracted many eager eyes, but she enjoyed it very much.
Probably feeling Lu Anning's gaze, she looked up and smiled provocatively, then was surrounded by three or five noble ladies and walked towards a crowded place.
Just as Lu Anning was about to look away, a figure blocked her view. She looked up and saw her father, Gu Zhiwei, who had never been seen.
Compared to last year's high spirits, he looked much more haggard after not seeing him for a while. Even after carefully tidying himself up, the haggardness between his eyebrows and eyes could not be concealed.
She stood up and called out 'Father' politely, without much emotion.
Just now she saw her elder brother bringing Ding Wan over, and she thought that her father would not be there in person.
"I thought you wouldn't be here in person tonight."
"It's okay on normal days, but tonight is different. I still have to come and take a look."
He looked around and asked hesitantly, "Isn't your mother coming tonight?"
Lu Anning understood. It turned out that they came here for their mother. She had heard from her eldest brother that after her father recovered from his injuries, he started doing those shameless things that young people do. He ran to her mother and pursued her, but her mother didn't buy a ticket.
She had thought her father had given up on her, but now it seemed there was no chance of seeing him again.
"I will come. But it will be later. She is busy."
Gu Zhiwei breathed a sigh of relief. "She's always like this. When she's busy, she tends to neglect her health. You should remind her more often. In fact, we are all family, Yue. Dad just wants us to be together. Your mother still listens to you the most."
"Really?"
Lu Anning was surprised and said, "Then I feel much more relieved. A while ago, I asked her to swallow up the Gu Group next year, but she didn't answer. I was worried that she didn't listen! If she did, Big Brother would definitely give in."
"You...what did you say?"
"Did I say something wrong? Didn't you say that? We're all family. Since we're family, there's no need to distinguish between you and me. Dad, you've ruined my mom's life. If you really want to be forgiven, you should at least show some sincerity. Don't ask for forgiveness while you're still plotting in your heart. My brothers and I are watching! Don't say later that none of us will help you."
Gu Zhiwei was so angry that his face turned blue and he couldn't say a word for a long time. He squeezed the wine glass tightly and glared at Lu An Ning for a long time, then walked away with a cold face.
Seeing his father's miserable appearance, Lu Anning was in a good mood.
"Dad, next time before you come to see me, please check if your blood pressure is stable."
Gu Zhiwei paused for a second, and the next second, he quickened his pace and left.
Until An Li appeared, Bai Lu became the most popular person among women. Only Ding Wan and Lu An Ning were lazy and kept an eye on Bai Lu from time to time, fearing that she would have bad intentions in such occasions.
Ding Wan reminded Lu An Ning in her ear: "Women are the most vicious! You'd better be careful. I'm afraid she might turn love into hate and attack your Third Master. Who knows what she has in her hands? Many people are obsessed with it now."
Ding Wan was recommended many times, but she declined every time. She also reminded several good sisters not to touch the things in the teahouse, but she didn't know if it would be useful.
Now, the two of them looked at Bai Lu as if she were a walking poison-delivering machine.
"You all should be careful, especially with what you drink."
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