Chu Yun relaxed when she thought about Gu Zexi's failed relationship with her half-sister.
Gu Ruochu had observed the scene from a short distance away. She felt a strange sense of satisfaction when Gu Zexi's walked away from the two women.
Gu Ruochu was already suspicious of Chu Yu's character.
Gu Zexi only stopped when he saw Gu Ruochu. They both nodded and gestured at each other.
Rong Xiao and Chu Xinlan made their way towards Gu Ruochu.
Chu Xinlan was surprised to see Gu Zexi at the party, and she instinctively wanted to leave. However, Gu Zexi's gaze had already landed on her.
There was an awkward silence as their eyes met.
Rong Xiao shot a mischievous glance at Chu Xinlan.
"I happen to be lacking a female companion," Gu Zexi said in a casual tone. His silver-gray suit brought out all of his manly features.
Chu Xinlan looked at Gu Zexi's tall and elegant figure, and her nose inexplicably felt sour.
It had been three years since they had been together.
However, he had not changed at all.
Rong Xiao's eyes lit up as he smiled. "It just so happens that Xinlan has nothing to do. I have to greet an old friend. Xinlan, you should accompany Young Master Gu for now. I'll be back soon."
Before Chu Xinlan could agree, Rong Xiao had already left.
He had sold her out.
"..."
When she turned around, Gu Zexi was already standing in front of her. "Chu Xinlan, do you want me to hold your hand?"
Chu Xinlan was shocked. She felt strange after hearing Gu Zexi call out her name.
She subconsciously held his hand, but she immediately regretted it after they bumped into Chu Yun.
"Xinlan, long time no see." Chu Yun looked at her with a smile.
On her part, Chu Xinlan's reaction was indifferent. "You're right. It's been a long time."
Chu Yun was angered by her reaction, but she maintained her friendliness. "You've been gone for three years, and now you're back in Nan Cheng. Why didn't you tell our parents? They were worried about you."
"Really?" Chu Xinlan couldn't help but mock her half-sister. "Were they worried that I didn't die?"
Chu Yun was embarrassed, and her face turned ugly.
"Xinlan, how can you say that? Don't you know why you left Nan Cheng? I'm afraid he doesn't know that you're back, right?"
Chu Xinlan's face turned pale, and she stared at Gu Zexi. Gu Zexi could sense that her hand was gradually stiffening.
Chu Xinlan paused and waited to see his reaction.
Gu Zexi's eyes darkened. He suddenly let go of Chu Xinlan's hand, and his elegant aura turned gloomy.
When Chu Yun saw Gu Zexi's reaction, she felt vindicated. She thought that she had the upper hand, but Chu Xinlan's expression shattered her sense of victory.
After recovering from her shock, Chu Xinlan sneered, "Chu Yun, you'd better mind your own business. If you want Gu Zexi so badly, then show off your abilities and climb into his bed. Why do you have to be so disgusting in front of me?"
"Chu Xinlan!" Chu Yun couldn't even look at Gu Zexi anymore. "Don't pretend to be aloof. If you don't want to seduce Young Master Gu, why are you by his side?"
Chu Yun had always wanted to marry Gu Zexi. She had fallen in love with him back when he was her piano teacher.