Reporters rushed forward, almost separating Xiaoling from the group. Fortunately, Gu Anran grabbed her hand in time, and Ye Lichuan, who was behind her, quickly protected the two of them.
"Please do not crowd." The security personnel at the venue reacted and separated them.
With the help of security personnel, the reporters were able to restore order, but they were still unwilling to miss the opportunity to interview her.
She took the microphone from one of the reporters and answered the previous two questions, "Thank you for your support. We will also design more works. Because I am currently pregnant, I am not considering developing in France for the time being, but I look forward to future collaborations."
Throughout her answers, she maintained a smile and spoke softly, which improved many reporters' impressions of her even further.
"Are the people next to you your daughter and husband?"
"No, she's my student. As for him, he is indeed my husband." She had Xiaoling wave to the camera, then reached out and took Ye Lichuan's arm, revealing a happy smile.
The camera focused on the three people, and the shutter kept clicking.
The reporters left after Gu Anran had been interviewed for twenty minutes, but she was already too weak to stand. If she hadn't been leaning on Ye Lichuan, she probably wouldn't have lasted even ten minutes.
"Xiao Tian?" Gu Anran looked at him in surprise. She had told him about the press conference, but thought that studying was more important, so she told him not to come. She didn't expect him to come secretly behind her back.
She pulled her son close and examined him carefully before letting go. Only then did she notice the girl standing next to her, who had a standard Western face and whose beautiful features were already showing signs of budding.
"This is the teacher's daughter, Elena."
The girl stepped forward to greet them, then looked at Xiaoling who was standing next to Gu Anran, smiled, and extended her hand to her.
After shaking hands, she stepped back to Gu Xiaotian's side. Xiaoling kept staring at the two of them, feeling a pang of sadness in her heart.
Presumably, this is the girl he likes. The two do look very well-matched when they stand up. It seems she was just being delusional. Xiaoling, who had been confident and poised in front of the reporter's camera, became somewhat inferior after seeing her, and her behavior became more reserved.
Standing opposite, Gu Xiaotian stared intently at Xiaoling. He had seen her earlier during his mother's interview, and her current state and behavior were nothing like the Xiaoling of the past; she had clearly become a different person.
Perhaps his departure was the right thing to do; Xiao Ling's actions made him look at her in a new light.
The two had different thoughts, and when their eyes met, they simply nodded slightly as a greeting.
Gu Anran, who was standing to the side, noticed the situation between the two. She exchanged a glance with Ye Lichuan and sighed silently. These two children clearly liked each other, but now they acted like strangers when they met.
When are you leaving?
"We're leaving first thing tomorrow morning; our teacher is waiting for us."
Although Gu Anran was somewhat disappointed, she understood the importance of studying, and the group headed towards the hotel.
After checking them into their rooms, Gu Anran was too exhausted to stay awake any longer and went back to her own room. She had planned to rest for a while and then take them out for dinner, but as soon as she lay down, she received a call from Huo Ge. To celebrate the perfect end of the press conference, he invited all the staff to a dinner party and insisted that she come as well.
After hanging up the phone, she rolled over and put her arm on Ye Lichuan's body. "Hogo has arrived in France. We're going to a dinner party later."
"Go and get some rest."
Gu Anran moved her head, turning it to one side, and two minutes later, a long and rhythmic breathing sound could be heard.
On the other side, Xiaoling sat in her room with mixed feelings. The intimate actions the two of them had taken on the way had kept flashing through her mind. She picked up the candy on the table, peeled one, and put it in her mouth. The sweet taste still couldn't mask her bitterness.
After an unknown amount of time, Gu Anran vaguely heard someone calling her. She opened her sleepy eyes and asked, "What time is it?"
It's seven o'clock.
She sat up abruptly as soon as she finished speaking. "Why did you only call me now?" The agreed time was seven o'clock, and I would definitely be late if I went now.
Seeing that she was sleeping so soundly, Ye Lichuan couldn't bear to wake her. He combed her messy hair and then squatted down to put her shoes on. "You're sleeping like a little pig. I can't wake you up no matter how I call you."
Gu Anran hummed twice, clearly not believing him.
Fortunately, while he was asleep, Ye Lichuan had already notified the children. When the group rushed to the private room, Huo Ge was standing at the door waiting for them. When he saw her, Huo Ge wanted to hug her, but Ye Lichuan stopped him.
Hogo shrugged helplessly, pushed open the door, and led them to their seats. The seats were now full.
"Sorry everyone, we're late."
"It's forgivable that the hero is late." A staff member who was familiar with Gu Anran smiled and expressed understanding.
Gu Anran toasted everyone with a beverage instead of wine before sitting down. The dishes were served one after another, and a lively atmosphere spread. Many staff members wanted to thank her, and she was surrounded by people halfway through the party.
Just as the party reached its climax, the door was suddenly opened, and everyone looked over. Gu Anran recognized the group of nobles who had attended the press conference during the day. The atmosphere froze for a moment. Gu Anran patted the person next to her and walked over.
After a brief conversation, she learned that the store belonged to them. He really liked the design of the new products and hoped to communicate with the team. His intentions were good and he was very humble. After understanding the situation, Gu Anran took the initiative to introduce the store to the team.
After a brief interruption, the dinner continued. Gu An waved to Xiao Ling, who obediently walked over.
"This is my student, Mo Ling," Xiao Ling greeted her in fluent spoken English.
"Not bad, very talented, and will definitely achieve great things in the future."
Gu Anran led Xiaoling through the group of nobles, laying the foundation for her future design career. Xiaoling understood her intention and obediently followed behind, carefully noting their names and outfits.
While Xiaoling was learning how to conduct basic social interactions, Gu Xiaotian was chatting casually with Elena on the screen, but in reality, he was keeping a close eye on Xiaoling.
"Could you repeat what I just said?" Elena asked, resting her chin on her hand and smiling at him.
Gu Xiaotian snapped out of his daze and, relying on his excellent memory, repeated it. Elena was quite disappointed that he could multitask so well; she had originally planned to send him to find Xiaoling if he couldn't repeat it.
"You've been giving me the runaround ever since I met Xiaoling. As your friend, I'm really upset." Although she said that, she laughed so freely and unrestrainedly, showing no sign of sadness at all.
Gu Xiaotian shifted his gaze back to her for a second, then looked away again.
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