Gu Qimiao hung up the phone and saw him standing there, so she waved her phone and said, "Lu Qianwen called... it's her birthday tomorrow."
He nodded, "Yes, I know. I'll pick you up tomorrow, and we'll go together."
At four o'clock the next afternoon, Gu Qimiao was hurrying to knit a scarf when someone knocked on the studio door. A girl's voice came from outside, "Gigi, are you there?"
Recognizing it was Shen Qiaoxiao, Gu Qimiao immediately put down her knitting and went to open the door, "Xiaoxiao, why are you here?"
Xiaoxiao walked in and handed her a paper bag with a smile, "Big Brother asked me to bring this dress to you. He'll come to pick you up later."
Gu Qimiao took the bag, "Brother Yan Chen asked you to come?"
"Yes, it's Lu Qianwen's birthday! If I didn't have class tonight, I would go with you." She affectionately looped her arm through Gu Qimiao's and both sat on the sofa. With a gossipy look, she asked, "Gigi, what exactly is your relationship with my big brother?"
Gu Qimiao thought for a moment before saying, "Maybe it's similar to your relationship with him. He considers me his sister."
Xiaoxiao immediately looked disappointed, "What? Just a sister." Then, looking mischievous, she added, "It would be great if you could be my sister-in-law!"
Gu Qimiao's face turned red immediately, "Don't talk nonsense!"
"Hehe, go change your clothes now. I have to find Professor Fang, and my friend is still waiting downstairs. I'll catch up with you another day."
"Alright, thank you."
At the door, she turned back and said, "Gigi, go after my big brother with all you've got!"
Without waiting for Gu Qimiao's response, she closed the door and left.
The smile on Gu Qimiao's face immediately crumbled.
How she wished she could be the only one in his life, but their time together was soon coming to an end.
She used to feel satisfied with just seeing him again. Now, what she had felt like a gift from heaven, but she couldn't help but greedily wish for more.
She tidied up the things on the sofa and went inside to change clothes.
This time, it was a champagne-colored dress with mid-length lace sleeves, and the skirt ended just above her knees.
He always thoughtfully considered her needs, otherwise, she would cause a scene wearing casual clothes there.
She had just finished changing when she received his call; his car was parked beside the gallery.
She walked towards him in white high heels, every smile and movement of hers made him lose focus.
"Brother Yan Chen, you got off work early today?"
"Yeah, why didn't you wear a coat?"
"... I forgot." In reality, she wanted to look beautiful in front of him, so she braved the cold and didn't wear a coat.
He hurriedly opened the car door and let her sit inside.
Gu Qimiao didn't expect the birthday party to be held at Lu Qianwen's house, nor did she expect Lu Qianwen's house to be so luxurious, even prettier than some dedicated event venues.
The hall was filled with elegant music, and handsome men and beautiful women chatted in small groups.
She walked beside him but didn't dare to hold his arm, afraid Lu Qianwen might misunderstand something if she saw.
She glanced sideways at him in his well-fitted suit and thought to herself that she and he actually looked quite good together, didn't they?
"Miaomiao, you're here?" As soon as she heard Lu Qianwen's voice, Gu Qimiao unconsciously moved to the side, slightly distancing herself from Shen Yanchen, and smiled awkwardly, nodding.
Just moments ago, she felt confident that she and Shen Yanchen matched well, but all that confidence vanished the moment she saw Lu Qianwen.