Gu Sheng looked at the somewhat panicked expression on her face and knew she was afraid of him.
His hand holding the wine glass tightened slightly, and his eyebrows unconsciously furrowed, feeling an indescribable sensation in his heart.
Gu Yao didn’t dare to meet Gu Sheng’s gaze, knowing he was looking at her. She felt slightly uneasy and brushed her hair aside, slightly turning her body away.
This action only fueled the anger inside Gu Sheng, his jaw tensed, almost losing control of his emotions.
In the end, he simply responded with a faint, "Hmm."
"Gu Sheng, we meet again."
A somewhat familiar voice rang out to both Gu Sheng and Gu Yao.
The two of them turned to look at the man approaching them.
Upon seeing who it was, Gu Yao was very surprised and blurted out without thinking, "Why is it you?"
Ais looked at Gu Yao and sized her up, then asked somewhat strangely, "You... know me?"
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Gu Yao stopped mid-sentence, suddenly recalling Gu Sheng next to her and thinking of his unpredictable and ruthless nature. If he learned that Ais was the one who had saved her and given her his handkerchief, would he do something bad to him?
After all, just a handkerchief had made him angry that day, better to avoid making a fuss.
"That day what?" It seemed Ais didn’t remember what happened that day, or he simply didn’t recognize Gu Yao.
After all, Gu Yao had been wearing heavy makeup that day and was a mess.
"Sorry, I must have mistaken you for someone else." Gu Yao said with an embarrassed smile.
She stole a glance at Gu Sheng and seeing he had no particular reaction, she felt relieved.
Ais laughed it off, not taking it seriously, but then addressed Gu Sheng, "Gu Sheng, I hope my uninvited presence isn’t unwelcome?"
Gu Sheng slightly raised an eyebrow, "Why would it be, we didn’t have a chance to drink that day, today seems perfect."
"Then let’s drink to our heart’s content today."
"Big brother, is this your friend?" Gu Yao asked, somewhat surprised.
This person actually knew her big brother.
Could he be one of her brother’s fair-weather friends?
"Hmm," Gu Sheng replied indifferently, clearly not willing to introduce Ais to Gu Yao.
"You are Miss Gu?" Ais, having heard Gu Yao call Gu Sheng ’big brother’, inquired.
"Hmm," Gu Yao nodded.
She thought: It seems he really didn’t recognize her.
"I heard that today is also Miss Gu’s birthday. I don’t know what girls like, and since my arrival is rather sudden, I’ll make up for the gift when there’s a chance. For now, I can only offer a simple happy birthday," Ais said with a smile full of apologies. He seemed quite outgoing tonight.
Gu Yao found it strange how this chivalrous person could be friends with her big brother.
After all, their personalities didn’t seem like the type that would get along.
"So, planning on settling down in the Capital City?" Gu Sheng drank a sip of wine and looked at Ais, asking casually.
"The Capital City is indeed a likable place, but settling down is out of the question. I’ll leave after finishing these few deals. Gu Sheng, you should come visit me in Holy City when you have time."
Gu Sheng chuckled lightly, not saying anything.
"Big brother, you guys talk, I’m going to step out for some fresh air," Gu Yao excused herself, preparing to leave.
"Hmm," Gu Sheng didn’t say much.
After Gu Yao left, Gu Sheng’s expression instantly darkened, and he looked at Ais with a cold warning, "Whatever your intentions are, stay away from Gu Yao."
"What do you mean by that, Gu Sheng?" Ais looked completely baffled.
"If you like playing dumb, I have ways to make you stay dumb forever." His eyes showed a hint of murderous intent.
"Could it be that you’re misunderstanding something? I don’t even know your sister."