Xu Wanwan lowered her voice, "I don't have a male companion either!"
She had been brought back from Hai City by Qin Yun, suddenly and passively.
Qin He's eyes flickered. Her brother had always disliked Gu Qishen, so he probably wouldn't accompany Xu Wanwan.
"Then we'll go together later, so we won't be too lonely. Ming Xue is also going."
After hanging up the phone, Ming Xue had already chosen an evening gown. It was a goose-yellow long dress, very flowing, and did not hinder movement.
Qin He nodded, "Not bad."
Ming Xue, wearing the evening gown, leaned closer to Qin He.
"Sister, I've been chatting with Gu Ranran a lot lately and heard a lot of gossip about you and Gu Qishen!"
Qin He raised an eyebrow, "What have you heard?"
"Just about what happened after you and Gu Qishen got married."
Qin He had no memory of this period, but she knew her past life had been very difficult. The records on her old phone were vivid.
She chuckled, "So, after hearing about it, what are your thoughts?"
Ming Xue whispered, "I think Gu Qishen's feelings for you are unusual now. Although he didn't care about you before, he's exceptionally attentive now. Is this the legendary 'abused wife for a moment, then chase wife to the grave' scenario?"
Qin He sneered, "You should watch fewer idol dramas!"
Ming Xue dejectedly said, "Sister, do you like Gu Qishen or Lu Mingxi now?"
"What does Lu Mingxi have to do with this?" Qin He frowned.
Ming Xue's gaze darted away, "Isn't Brother Lu always good to you? I want to know your attitude towards Brother Lu."
Qin He's expression was very calm, "Lu Mingxi and I are just friends now. Don't overthink it or say anything, understood?"
Ming Xue's eyes flickered, and her smile brightened, "Then I understand!"
...
Gu Ranran's birthday banquet arrived quickly.
The banquet was scheduled to start at six in the evening. Qin He woke up at noon, applied a facial mask, tidied up, and changed into a gray evening gown. The deep gray long dress had a pearlescent sheen, giving it a very 고급스러운 color. The waist was very spacious, so the pregnancy belly didn't appear too prominent.
She drove out and received a call from Lu Mingxi on the way.
"He'er, I heard you're attending Gu Ranran's birthday banquet today."
Qin He, wearing Bluetooth earphones, responded, "Yes, I was just about to go pick up Ming Xue."
"Let's go together. The Gu family also sent me an invitation," Lu Mingxi said with a smile.
Qin He was driving, "Then you can go by yourself. I still have to pick up Xue'er."
"It's alright. You go pick up Xue'er first. The main thing is that I don't have a female companion to attend with me either. I'll wait for you at the main gate of the Gu family then."
Lu Mingxi's tone was gentle.
Qin He had no choice but to agree. She drove to Qingda University to pick up Ming Xue first, and contacted Xu Wanwan on the way.
Xu Wanwan had also set off from the Xu family.
After picking up Ming Xue, Qin He drove towards the Gu family's old residence.
On the way, Ming Xue chattered about what had happened at school. It was already an hour later when the car stopped in front of the Gu family's old residence.
The Gu family had made a grand display this time. A long red carpet was laid out from the inside, and some media who had heard the news were quietly taking pictures at the entrance. The Gu family members did not stop them.
As Qin He got out of the car, a silver-gray sports car stopped behind her.
She turned her head and saw Lu Mingxi getting out of the car.
Ming Xue cheerfully called out, "Brother Lu, you're here!"
Lu Mingxi looked at Ming Xue like a sister and affectionately reached out to stroke her head.
"Not bad, Xue'er. Your dress is very beautiful."
Ming Xue, holding her skirt, blushed uncharacteristically, she who was usually so spirited.
Qin He narrowed her eyes, Ming Xue is—
Lu Mingxi had already extended his arm and smiled at Qin He, "Let's go, I'll accompany you in."
The few guests who had entered before were all accompanied by male companions. Qin He thought for a moment and linked her arm with his.
The two of them, with Ming Xue, walked in. The banquet hall was decorated very romantically, with places to play and rest both inside and outside. Fluorescent lights illuminated the pool area, and several Qingda students were playing there.
Upon entering the hall, Ming Xue was eager to find Gu Ranran. After a brief greeting to Qin He, she ran off.
Qin He and Lu Mingxi immediately attracted a lot of attention.
This banquet, being Gu Ranran's birthday party, had invited people from all over Qingcheng. Members of Qingcheng's major wealthy families were all present.
There were also some of Gu Ranran's good friends in Qingcheng, and finally, her classmates from Qingda.
People from all walks of life were present, so the guests were already very diverse. Some guests also brought female companions who were recently famous celebrities and models.
Qin He disliked this kind of occasion. Lu Mingxi, standing beside her, could tell and asked in a low voice, "Do you want to find a place to rest?"
Qin He responded with a "hmm," her eyes scanning the hall. She spotted a set of sofas for resting in a corner.
She released Lu Mingxi's arm, "You go have fun, I'll go rest for a bit."
Lu Mingxi was about to follow when a man's voice, raised high, called out from not far away, "Mingxi, what are you doing here?"
Lu Mingxi had a reputation for being a playboy in Qingcheng, and he had quite a few disreputable friends.
With everyone present this time, as soon as the man called out, several people gathered around.
"Mingxi, what's going on with you lately? You haven't been attending our gatherings!"
"Yeah, after inheriting the Lu Corporation, are you really going to turn over a new leaf?"
Lu Mingxi was surrounded and couldn't get away. He looked at Qin He sitting on the sofa over there from a distance, chuckled helplessly, and started chatting with them.
There were many people at this banquet. Qin He's striking appearance had already drawn a lot of attention.
Among the Qingda students, one boy looked at Qin He in the corner with excitement.
The girls next to him were discussing Qin He.
"Is that Qin He?"
"Yes, I heard she got that He Shuwann from our school expelled!"
"So arrogant, but she's the eldest daughter of the Qin family, what can anyone do? I heard He Shuwann was expelled because she told the truth!"
"What truth?"
"Qin He is keeping Shen Yilin!"
"Really? Shen Shaocao is really being kept?" someone asked curiously.
"Keep your voice down. Don't forget, this is Gu Ranran's birthday, and Ming Xue is here too! What if Ming Xue hears you saying this here, you're finished. You might get expelled too."
Amidst the whispers, the boy's gaze at Qin He was burning.
He had heard some gossip at school, but ever since He Shuwann was expelled, no one dared to mention the matter.
However, rumors still spread in secret.
Ji Xiangchen had always assumed that the eldest daughter of the Qin family must be ugly, and perhaps quite old, which was why she would keep Shen Yilin, the campus heartthrob of Qingda.
As a famous handsome guy at Qingda, Ji Xiangchen often bad-mouthed Shen Yilin in private, but he was jealous in his heart.
After all, if you could latch onto a young lady like the Qin family, you could lie flat for the rest of your life!