Before long, in the night, a black Bentley slowly approached.
Gu Annan, wearing a tailor-made black suit, attracted many gazes as he stepped out of the car with his long strides.
"Yes, that’s the heir of the Gu family. I didn’t expect him to come here; it’s said that he doesn’t like to attend too many social events."
"Mr. Ji really has a lot of influence, to have Gu Annan come."
"This must be a personal relationship, as far as I know, President Gu doesn’t attend parties that don’t align with the development direction of the Gu family’s business."
"But he’s actually here alone, isn’t it rumored that Gu Annan is about to remarry?"
"Who knows, but with this, he will be more popular with the ladies than Bai Lingyun was earlier, since Gu Annan is without a female companion, while Bai Lingyun’s companion was so stunning."
Gu Annan’s eyes were only looking at the party venue within, walking straight ahead without any hesitation in his step.
Within the party hall, the golden light spread down from the domed ceiling, and the sound of music flowed among the clinking of glasses.
Besides the central first floor hall, there were several floors, with endless smaller halls surrounding them.
As Gu Annan entered the hall, he received even more attention than just before outside the venue.
Many ladies of high society and celebrities, upon seeing him by himself, felt tempted to try their luck.
However, as soon as their gaze touched his indifferent and stern face, his presence made them involuntarily timid and not daring to approach.
"Cousin," an excited voice rang out among several ladies of high society.
Many envious gazes followed the source of the voice, and as they looked over, another voice with a smile called out, "Big brother Gu."
Gu Annan glanced casually to the side and saw Gu Yunsi and a woman in a light pink gown coming over.
"Big brother Gu, you’re here." Shuman gave a slight pursing of her lips with a smile, her look was coquettish, yet she called out with casual ease.
"Hmm," Gu Annan withdrew his gaze and responded with a sound, continuing to look around the hall.
Apparently used to Gu Annan’s lukewarm attitude, the two girls found nothing strange about it.
"Sister Man, you two talk first, I saw a friend." Gu Yunsi proactively gave them the opportunity to chat, saying cheerily, "Last time cousin bought the outfit you liked for you, and if it hadn’t been dirtied by two careless people, I would have brought it for you today."
Her words were neither too loud nor too soft, but some of the nearby ladies and dignitaries heard everything clearly.
As they looked at Shuman again, their expressions changed, realizing she was the rumored second wife-to-be of Gu Annan.
"Yunsi, don’t talk nonsense. I’ve told you, some misunderstandings are just that—misunderstandings. You shouldn’t linger on them too much. It’s just a piece of clothing, and if it was unintentional, then let’s leave it be."
Gu Yunsi only meant it as a casual remark, trying to add glory to her cousin’s face.
After hearing her words, she simply nodded in agreement without much thought, "Of course, I understand. I’ll stop bothering you now; I’m off to find my friend."
Shuman nodded in return.
Just by standing there, she was already being seen as staking a claim.
The women who had just harbored intentions now restrained their inappropriate impulses.
Gu Annan clearly had no intention of engaging with her, his sharp and dark eyes seemingly scanning the room casually.
She glanced at his profile, so close at hand, and her heart rate quickened.
"Big brother Gu, I didn’t expect you to come," she said, feigning ignorance.