The banquet was booked in the biggest star hotel in Lanjiang City. It was so extravagant that it was comparable to a film festival.
Ye Huanyan walked the red carpet with a reluctant man in her arms. The man complained all the way without showing any respect to her.
When they were waiting to walk the red carpet, the reporter outside the yellow line asked her, "Chief Editor Ji, you come to the anniversary celebration of Pleasure Group on behalf of Fengshang. Is it because you have worked in Pleasure Group before?"
"It's because I received the invitation." Ji Xiaoyue glanced at the reporter lazily, seeming to be too lazy to say more.
The reporter smiled embarrassedly. "Chief Editor Ji, what's your comment on the anniversary celebration of Pleasure Group this time? Do you have any blessings?"
"Good job. The style of the red carpet is so low-end that it can be seen everywhere. It's so bad …"
"Sorry, we are going to enter the venue."
Ye Huanyan covered Ji Xiaoyue's mouth and pulled her away from the reporter. She reminded her in a low voice while walking, "Do you want to be on the headlines tomorrow? Ji Xiaoyue, the chief editor of the famous fashion magazine, is nitpicking at the anniversary celebration of Pleasure Group. Do you want to inherit the title of the Sharp-Tongued Queen from Su Mang? No, it's very likely that you will become Miejue Shitai. "
Ji Xiaoyue was a little embarrassed by her words. A trace of apology flashed in her eyes. She took a deep breath and murmured, "Sorry, I'm not in a good mood today. So, if there are reporters coming to interview me or anyone wants to approach me to talk to me, you can help me to block them tonight."
After signing their names on the giant screen of the anniversary celebration, the two entered the hotel side by side. Seeing Ji Xiaoyue's unhappy look, Ye Huanyan was a little confused. "What happened on earth?"
Ji Xiaoyue frowned. "I called your brother. It should be at night over there. I heard the sound of the shower. A woman answered the phone."
Ye Huanyan's face turned pale. "When?"
"Half a month ago, on the day you told me about the younger sister of your Gu Family."
"What happened after that?" Ye Huanyan quickly asked, "Did my brother call you back after that? Did you call him again to ask?"
Ji Xiaoyue shook her head.
No wonder. No wonder after that day, she would get drunk and pass out every now and then. She was photographed by reporters several times at drinking parties with her friends and had to be helped home. There were also several times when she was photographed with a young male actor. Rumors about her were flying everywhere, saying that she was an old cow eating young grass.
After taking a glass of champagne from the waiter, Ye Huanyan pulled Ji Xiaoyue to sit on the sofa in an inconspicuous corner, so that they wouldn't have to socialize with all the business people.
"So you've been acting like you've lost your soul because of this phone call?"
"Do you think it's not important?" Ji Xiaoyue looked at her in surprise. "At night, he was taking a shower. A woman in the room answered the call. Don't you think it's important?"
"Have I ever told you that I have a Maid in my house? And she's a maid who speaks authentic Mandarin?"
"What?" Ji Xiaoyue's face stiffened.
"In the building where my brother lives, there are at least four Filipino maids who speak very authentic Mandarin. The one who answered your call is most likely one of the Filipino maids. Do you need me to call and ask for you?"
"Maid?" Ji Xiaoyue widened her eyes in disbelief. "Why didn't you say so earlier?"
"You didn't tell me earlier, Big Sister."
"Oh no, oh no. I've wronged your brother …" Ji Xiaoyue instantly looked like she was about to cry. She put on an apologetic expression. "I've been cursing his ancestors for the past two days …"
"They're also my ancestors …" Ye Huanyan kindly reminded her.
"No, no. I need to drink to calm myself down."
With that said, she snatched the glass from Ye Huanyan's hand and downed it in one gulp.
Seeing that she was in a good mood, Ye Huanyan helplessly shrugged. "Then why don't you eat something and drink less? I'm going to meet the company's business partner. Is that okay?"
"Go ahead, go ahead."
Ji Xiaoyue waved her hand, looking like she didn't care.
Ye Huanyan lifted the corner of her skirt and shook her head with a smile. She combed her long hair with one hand and then walked in the direction of the VIP lounge.
After walking a little further, she dialed the phone and lowered her voice. "Where are you?"
A deep voice came from the other end of the phone. "Peony Hall."
After hearing this, Ye Huanyan hung up the phone and hurriedly walked into the private room on the right.
As soon as she entered the Peony Hall, she saw that the entire hall was filled with balloons with strings and white petals scattered on the red carpet. She didn't have time to sigh. She hurriedly lifted her skirt and found Gu Sinian among the group of assistants.
"Brother, let me ask you something."
Gu Sinian was wearing a white suit. Standing in the crowd, his height of nearly 1.9 meters was particularly eye-catching.
When he saw Ye Huanyan's serious expression, he hurriedly restrained his expression and walked out of the group of assistants who were arranging the scene.
"What's wrong?"
Ye Huanyan pulled Gu Sinian aside. "Let me ask you. What happened between the two of you before Gu Duo ran away from home?"
"Why do you ask?"
Gu Sinian frowned. "Half a month ago, on the night I called you, did Gu Duo go to your room?"
Ye Huanyan directly pinpointed the person who answered Ji Xiaoyue's call at that time to Gu Duo. She had just explained to Ji Xiaoyue to reassure her. The Maid of the Gu family wouldn't answer the master's call. Moreover, among the Maid of the Gu family, the one who lived with Gu Sinian in Xi Yuan could only speak English.
In the Gu family, other than her mother, Wen Yi, the only woman who dared to answer Gu Sinian's call in the middle of the night was Gu Duo.
She was the so-called sister who had something on Gu Sinian that made him so cautious.
Gu Sinian was preparing to propose today. Everything here was prepared for Ji Xiaoyue. Ye Huanyan originally wanted to cooperate with him to lure Ji Xiaoyue here and give her a surprise. However, as Ji Xiaoyue's best friend, she first had to figure out what secrets her brother had with another woman.
Gu Sinian's expression darkened. After a while, he spat out a word. "Yes."
"You …"
"Nothing happened between us."
Ye Huanyan looked up at Gu Sinian and took a deep breath. "Gu Duo spent the night in your room, but nothing happened between the two of you. I believe this, but Xiao Yue may not believe …"
"I think you've already found a way to cover it up, haven't you?" Gu Sinian frowned. There was a trace of uncertainty in his tone. "It's best not to tell her about this. Don't let her think too much. I'm loyal to her."
Ye Huanyan could only sigh and say helplessly, "Fortunately, I'm smart."
After saying this, she suddenly thought of Gu Duo's disappearance. She grabbed Gu Sinian's arm and asked, "By the way, where is Gu Duo now? Have you found her?"
At the mention of this, Gu Sinian frowned again. "She's in Lan River."
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