Tonight is a jewelry banquet hosted by Shangguan Nanxian, an annual event where socialites of the circle offer their respects, even Gao Youhan will attend.
As Lu Shili’s wife, Gu Zhiyi naturally has an invitation.
Tang Xi actually doesn’t want to influence Gu Zhiyi because of herself. She reached out and tugged Gu Zhiyi’s hand, "It’s alright, it’s not that big of a deal."
Let others say what they want with their mouths.
A few sarcastic remarks won’t cost a piece of flesh.
Even if it were compliments towards oneself, there wouldn’t be any real benefits to be gained.
She had long become indifferent to these matters.
For Tang Xi, attending the banquet meant simply accompanying Gu Zhiyi, having some food, and enjoying the spectacle.
Suddenly, there was a commotion on the deck.
"Gao Youhan is here, who do you think is with her?"
"Isn’t that Fu Tingzhou of the Fu Group??"
"This indeed is Fu Tingzhou. Gao Youhan really has some fate, to have Fu Tingzhou accompany her."
"I heard that Fu Tingzhou has already signed a contract with the Gao Family, planning to collaborate. But tonight, isn’t this banquet prepared by Shangguan Nanxian?..."
"Fu Tingzhou is so handsome, truly the most dashing and wealthy of North City’s elite bachelors. I’ve heard he seems to be unmarried..."
Upon hearing Gao Youhan’s arrival, He Mingyue felt as if she was riding on high tide, she proudly glanced at Gu Zhiyi before immediately turning to greet Gao Youhan.
Tang Xi leaned on her hand, not paying attention, but she heard that Fu Tingzhou had arrived. There was no particular expression on her face; apart from her, it seemed everyone’s gaze on the deck fell upon Fu Tingzhou and Gao Youhan.
Every face showed an exceptionally vivid expression.
The envy of Gao Youhan was evident on many socialites’ faces.
The Gao Family is already an untouchable presence in North Island, and now they have climbed up with the Fu Family of North City, turning in an instant into the most famous and promising enterprise of North Island.
Gao Youhan, arm in arm with Fu Tingzhou, donned an exquisite white lace cheongsam, her makeup flawless without a single imperfection. However, her stature was not tall; she looked passable in formal dresses and gowns, but a cheongsam is quite picky about the wearer’s figure. Gao Youhan wore this cheongsam costing close to seven figures, custom-ordered two months in advance, just to outshine Shangguan Nanxian at this evening’s gathering.
But unfortunately, her average figure beneath the pricey dress did not add much charm.
Instead, it made the outfit seem mediocre.
Fu Tingzhou actually doesn’t like these kinds of places, but he still came tonight.
A woman in a gilt gold-colored cheongsam walked over slowly, seemingly about 30 years old, with a slender figure and elegant demeanor, her black hair gently swept up in a bun, adorned with a jade hairpin.
Shangguan Nanxian approached Fu Tingzhou, "Mr. Fu, I did not expect your arrival. I am the organizer of this banquet, Shangguan Nanxian."
The woman’s face bore an elegant smile, and her demeanor was refined and dignified.
Shangguan Nanxian’s features were not particularly striking, and this evening she only wore light makeup with a terracotta lipstick, but she exuded a comforting and gentle aura.
She extended her hand to Fu Tingzhou, who briefly shook it, "Fu Tingzhou."
Gao Youhan immediately clung tightly to Fu Tingzhou’s arm, looking at Shangguan Nanxian with pride and arrogance.
She didn’t have any personal feud with Shangguan Nanxian, but the two conglomerates were always at loggerheads. Gao Youhan, with her arrogant and domineering personality, used to bossing around at home, knew nothing about running a business – that was all managed by her brother for the Gao Group.
While the Shangguan Group was managed by the siblings Shangguan Dongting and Shangguan Nanxian.
Shangguan Nanxian carried a poised and serene elegance, completely different from Gao Youhan’s brazen and haughty style.
At this moment, faced with Gao Youhan’s disdain, Shangguan Nanxian wore a light smile.
"Mr. Fu, I hope you and Miss Gao enjoy the evening here."
The man lifted his gaze, sweeping it around the room, and suddenly it landed on the farthest resting area in the corner.
He frowned slightly as he saw Tang Xi sitting there quietly drinking her coffee.
Fu Tingzhou withdrew his hand, "I have matters to attend to first; Miss Gao, feel free to enjoy yourself."
Gao Youhan was momentarily stunned, "Mr. Fu."
She had gone to great pains to have him accompany her today, just to show these socialites what the relationship between her and Fu Tingzhou was like – how many had wanted to clinch a connection with the Fu Family of North City, yet only she succeeded.