They were being watched closely by many people. Some of the bolder ones came over to talk to them, ostensibly offering congratulations, but in reality, they were mostly trying to probe their current situation.
Gu Rongqi doesn't hold any official position right now, so he has no interest in talking much with those who come to inquire about him.
He stood behind Gulubo, silently playing a supporting role, only replying when asked about himself.
But what she said was also watertight, avoiding every linguistic trap the other party had set.
Seeing how tactful Gu Rongqi was, the other party couldn't help but exclaim, "Mr. Gu, your son has the same flair you had in your youth!"
"Not at all, Mr. Wu, you flatter me!" Gu Lubo raised his glass and clinked it with the other person's.
Seeing that they couldn't get any information from Gu Rongqi and his group, the other party said a few words and then left.
Gu Rongqi seized the opportunity to speak up: "Dad, you're busy here, I'll go find Liji over there first."
“Rong Qi!” Gu Lubo’s expression darkened slightly.
"Dad, I'm just here to celebrate your birthday." Gu Rongqi's expression remained unchanged, and he was not intimidated by the warning in Gu Lubo's words.
After saying that, ignoring Gu Lubo's reaction, he walked towards Gu Liji, who was looking in this direction from a short distance away.
"Brother, what brings you here?" Gu Liji was a little nervous, as his uncle and aunt were casting oppressive glances his way!
Gu Rongqi glanced at him indifferently, "What are you afraid of? They're looking at me, not you."
Gu Liji was internally ranting. He wasn't afraid of Gu Rongqi, but ever since Gu Rongqi left home for love, he was in a terrible situation.
Especially after his uncle and others found out that Cheng Qicai had been his employee, his life became much more difficult.
I feel that part of the responsibility lies with him; this is completely unfairly pinning blame on him!
He has nowhere to turn for justice.
Gu Rongqi simply packed up and went off to date, venting their anger entirely on him.
I didn't like him much before, and now I like him even less.
It's made him act like a good boy every day now, doing whatever they say.
He dared not make a sound during every gathering or meal, for fear of getting into trouble! He didn't know how long he would have to endure this hardship!
"You make it sound so easy..." Gu Liji couldn't help but mutter to himself.
Gu Rongqi beckoned to a passing waiter and asked him to pack up one of each of the banquet's desserts.
"Brother, you're not going to take this back to Cheng Qicai, are you?"
"Um!"
"Tsk tsk..." Gu Liji couldn't help but shake his head from the side.
His brother has developed a love-struck mind too.
"Rongqi, I heard you found a new girlfriend, but I didn't see you bring her over!" A gentle voice rang out beside them.
The girl who arrived had her hair styled in an elegant updo, her features were exquisite, and her pearl-white dress made her look very dignified and noble.
Gu Liji's gaze darted back and forth between the two of them. His ex-girlfriend was back; this was going to be interesting.
Gu Rongqi turned around, saw the other person's face, and greeted her calmly, "Miss Jiang."
"What, you've gotten so distant since you started dating a new girlfriend? And you're keeping her so well hidden." The other person smiled slightly, it was hard to tell if it was just curiosity or a accusation.
"She doesn't like these kinds of scenes."
Jiang Wanqiu looked him up and down. "Heh, I thought you dated everyone like a computer. I was even thinking of coming to see what kind of girl you like?"
Upon hearing the word "computer person," Gu Liji, who was standing next to him, burst out laughing.
Seeing that the two were looking at him, Gu Liji coughed lightly, signaling them to continue.
"Miss Jiang, that's all in the past."
Jiang Fuqiu wouldn't let him off the hook, her tone somewhat aggressive, "How did I become part of your dark history?"
"No, Miss Jiang is joking." Gu Rongqi's smile remained unchanged, just as he treated everyone else he talked to.
Seeing the fake smile on Gu Rongqi's face, Jiang Wanqiu was furious.
She came here today not to try to get back together with anyone, but purely to mock me.
After a few words, the other party didn't react at all, but instead, the speaker's temper flared up.
His current attitude is exactly the same as when he was dating her.
Jiang Fuqiu felt that calling it a romantic relationship was an overestimation of their connection at the time.
Even having a meal with him requires checking his schedule.
For three whole months, we only held hands once, and that was initiated by me.
They rarely go out to play, and even if they make proper arrangements, they're practically invisible. It's like talking to a ghost.
So she was shocked to hear that Gu Rongqi had a new girlfriend and had fallen out with his family.
She wanted to see what kind of girl had changed him so much.
But after asking around, no one knew who the girl Gu Rongqi liked was or what she looked like, which shows how well he protected her.
It's completely different when you talk to yourself; it's like two extremes.
I haven't managed to get any information out of you yet, and instead I've just gotten myself all angry.
She couldn't help but sneer, "Your new girlfriend isn't exactly like you, is she? Cold and aloof, and your dates consist of nothing more than holding meetings in front of the computer, right?"
Gu Rongqi smiled and simply retorted, "She's very sunny."
"Oh, I thought I had to be a workaholic like you to be worthy of being with you!"
Jiang Fuqiu could clearly see the tenderness in Gu Rongqi's eyes.
Gu Rongqi sighed and looked at her seriously. "I don't know why Miss Jiang is so dissatisfied with me. If I offended you at the time, I apologize."
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