Chapter 196 - Rose from the ashes? (2) (1/2)
The man that walked out of the curtain beside her was even more stunning.
He looked tall and handsome with the well-tailored suit on his incredible physique of his. The black suit elevated his aloofness and gave him a touch of being untouchable, which made others have the odd sense of wishing to get to know more of him.
Gu Yu fastened the buttons on his dress shirt as he strode over to her. Xu Weilai was entranced by his beauty, her gaze fixed on him. She didn’t even realize when he stood right before her.
Gu Yu lowered his head, his gaze landing on her face as he broke into a slight smile. His voice dropped into a soothingly low octave, his tone teasing, “Do I look good?”
Still not broken out of her daze, Xu Weilai nodded numbly.
Gu Yu broke into a pleased smile, as he passed the tie in his hands over to her. “Help me fasten my tie.”
Finally breaking out her stupor, Xu Weilai felt a little embarrassed about getting overwhelmed. Wetting her lips, she quickly adjusted herself. Then, she took the tie and helped him fasten it while maintaining a stony expression.
She’s the apathetic Xu Weilai! She will never be allured by damn men!
Gu Yu’s inky eyes settled on Xu Weilai’s tender and fair neck. The gown was an off-shoulder one, revealing her slender collarbones and a good amount of her fair skin.
With a snap of his fingers, Teacher Tony walked in. He barked orders straight away, “Give her a necklace and top it off with a shawl!”
Xu Weilai frowned, she felt that she was styled pretty perfectly. Adding a necklace is fine, but why did she need a shawl? Can she choose not to wear it?
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The car pulled up to the Gu Garden Country Club.
As they both got out of the car, Gu Yu glanced at Xu Weilai before extending his arm to her. Xu Weilai took in a deep breath, clasping onto his arm as they stepped onto the red carpet laid at the entrance.
The moment the two stepped into the banquet hall, gazes from all directions fell onto them with shock.