Thirteen Months Pregnant

Suddenly turning her head, she looked towards the direction of the sensed gaze.

But all she saw within the lively crowd of the banquet hall were people socializing, exchanging toasts. There seemed to be nothing out of the ordinary.

And that scrutinizing gaze had vanished, as if it were merely her imagination.

"I wonder what major Mrs. Gu pursued at school. Our company has a collaborative project with Tsinghua University. We're hosting a seminar soon, and if Mrs. Gu has time, she could visit our company to learn more," enthusiastically invited Mr. Cheng from Yuan Da Technology.

Lu Miao was contemplating what excuse to use for declining the offer when her phone in her pocket suddenly rang. She hastily retrieved the phone, gestured briefly, and then swiftly pulled her hand away from Gu Shiyan's, distancing herself from the crowd and exiting the banquet hall.

Through the corridor she went, heading to the balcony at the end.