I was exposed for adding my female boss to my group of female friends.

For a woman like her, this kind of occasion is like a battlefield, and changing clothes is like putting on armor before going into battle.

For this banquet, she got her hair styled in a high bun with a coiled silk pattern. The light brown hair looked incredibly elegant, and the strands of hair hanging down at her temples made her face look even smaller.

She wore sapphire pendant earrings on her earlobes, and her low-cut, off-shoulder dress accentuated her collarbones, making them look like they could fit a dozen coins in them.

The long dress was made of silk fabric as smooth as water, and the slit at the side revealed incredibly long legs. Her waist was so slender that one hand could encircle it.

By the time she finished getting dressed, it was already six o'clock in the evening. Gu Yuqing deliberately went hungry, only having her maid bring her two biscuits to tide her over. This would make her waist appear even slimmer.

She wore a very form-fitting long dress with a semi-transparent mesh section in the middle, revealing her small and cute belly button.

Her appearance captivated even her maid, who saw her every day, who couldn't help but rave about it, saying that any man would be mesmerized by her.

However, Gu Yuqing was quite exasperated upon hearing this.

What's the point of charming other men? Chen Ya hasn't answered her calls all day, three times already!

If there's anything special about today besides the coming-of-age ceremony, it's that it's the day the "viewing" process generates revenue data.

Of course, this wasn't a special day for Chen Ya.

Only he knows how much money he has earned, and the tour guide's estimate does not affect the revenue.

However, it seems there was some unexpected situation at the company, and he is dealing with it urgently.

Gu Yuqing suddenly became worried.

Although she had told Chen Ya before that she didn't have to come if she was busy, she didn't tell him that she would definitely be unhappy if he didn't come.

After calling Wu Qiutong to arrange a time, Gu Yuqing went out to drive, took off her high heels and put them in the back seat, changed into flat slippers from the driver's seat, thought for a moment, and then took out her phone.

She dialed Chen Ya's number again.

The call finally went through.

Chen Ya sounded a little tired on the other end of the line. As soon as the call connected, he said:

"I'm a bit busy right now..."

"I know you're busy," Gu Yuqing said irritably. "Are you coming or not?"

"Come on, come on..."

"Seriously, if you're not coming, then forget it," Gu Yuqing said seriously. "If you're really busy, then don't come. I just wanted to ask about your plans so I can mentally prepare myself."

After a moment of silence, Chen Ya asked, "What would happen if I didn't come?"

Gu Yuqing said, "It won't be a big deal, right? At worst, I'll just have to endure being bombarded with questions from relatives and friends?"

As she spoke, her face darkened, and she said, "Cai Zhenyi has also been invited over; we'll probably have to deal with him too."

"I'm coming over," Chen Ya said immediately.

Gu Yuqing smiled slightly: "What's wrong? Why did hearing this suddenly make you want to come over?"

Chen Ya said, "It wasn't a sudden decision to come here. I had wanted to come for a while, but I couldn't get away at the moment."

"Isn't it because you're jealous?" Gu Yuqing asked with a smile.

"Jealous? What?" Chen Ya's voice sounded completely bewildered.

"Hmph." Gu Yuqing sneered, "It's no fun teasing you."

“I’m coming, but I might be a little late,” Chen Ya said. “There’s something tricky going on here.”

"What is it?" Gu Yuqing asked, frowning slightly.

"It's not a bad thing anyway," Chen Ya said. "Okay, I'm hanging up."

"Bye-Bye."

"Goodbye."

"Drive slowly," Chen Ya suddenly said.

"I want you to manage."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Yuqing put her phone in her pocket, started the engine, and drove off, just like a good little girl.

Why do I suddenly feel like I'm locked up?

……

Gu Yuqing picked up Wu Qiutong by car. Today, Wu Qiutong was dressed very beautifully, in a light blue princess-style dress, and her hair still had wispy bangs, making her look a bit more childlike.

She has never shown any interest in dating and always attends these kinds of events alone, saying that she's just there to eat.

Upon seeing her best friend, Wu Qiutong's eyes lit up immediately. She exclaimed and ran to the car, sitting in the passenger seat, shouting excitedly:

"Girl, you look absolutely stunning today!"

"Keep it low-key." Gu Yuqing calmly rolled up the car window.

Wu Qiutong looked her up and down, clicking her tongue as she said:

"Your outfit today is so irresistible! All those guys must be smitten by you. By the way, where's Chen Ya?"

He said he would come later.

Wu Qiutong immediately shook her head: "How could he be late? Isn't he afraid of missing your stunning beauty?"

Gu Yuqing finally got annoyed by the flattery and nudged her best friend with her elbow in slight annoyance:

"What nonsense!"

Wu Qiutong's gaze swept over her chest again, and she said, "Is this real? Is it a painted shadow, or is it something you forced out?"

Gu Yuqing proudly puffed out her chest and said, "Can you make it look this natural by forcing it?"

Wu Qiutong ran her trembling fingers over it, feeling the smooth, oily texture on her fingertips. She exclaimed, "It's actually real! This is too perfect!"

"Keep a low profile."

Gu Yuqing started the car.

"I want to bury my face in it and breathe deeply."

"You dare," Gu Yuqing said, "don't smear your cheap cosmetics on my body!"

Wu Qiutong protested, "What cheap cosmetics? It's a blue ocean-themed set that cost tens of thousands of dollars!"

"Isn't that just cheap?"

"Sister, what are you using?" Wu Qiutong asked, her eyes wide.

Gu Yuqing finally couldn't help but turn her head: "Where did you learn that word? Why do you keep saying 'sisters'? It sounds so awkward."

"I don't know, but it just feels really cool, sister," Wu Qiutong said.

Amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, the car arrived at Haolong Manor.

After getting out of the car, the two immediately became dignified. Gu Yuqing was poised and graceful, while Wu Qiutong was elegant and charming. As they walked on the cobblestone path, they instantly attracted most people's attention.

As dusk settled, many people had already gathered outside the manor, with groups of men and women chatting in the background.

Upon seeing Gu Yuqing, everyone stopped talking and turned their gazes toward her.

Wu Qiutong leaned down and whispered in Gu Yuqing's ear:

"Sister, they're staring at you like crazy!"

Chapter 390 Coming-of-Age Ceremony

"I know, it's not like I can't see it," Gu Yuqing replied softly.

She has always been very self-aware of her looks, so she would never feign modesty.

She dressed up so carefully today to make a splash; if no one paid attention to her, she would feel really strange.

There aren't many people in the world who can maintain a normal attitude towards her like Chen Ya does.

A man with neatly trimmed hair and a sharp suit walked towards them and greeted them very politely.

"Hello Miss Gu, I am Xiao Yaming from Zhiweixuan. I have long heard that Miss Gu is the most beautiful woman in the capital. It is an honor to have the chance to see your beauty today."

Gu Yuqing responded calmly, "Hello."

Xiao Yaming handed over the business card, and was about to say something when several people crowded around her, all calling out to Gu Yuqing:

"Seeing is believing, Miss Gu truly lives up to her reputation as the most beautiful woman in the capital. I am from Boteng..."

“Miss Gu, we met briefly in Takasugi before. Do you remember me? My name is…”

“Miss Gu, Miss Gu, I rushed over as soon as I saw you. What a beautiful night tonight, don’t you think?…”

Soon, a group of noisy males gathered around Gu Yuqing, completely surrounding her.

These people came over to try and build a relationship, either hoping to become familiar with her so they could get jobs at Gaoshan Capital, or hoping to develop a connection with her and that she would favor them.

For Gu Yuqing, this was just a minor scene. She kept a faint smile on her face and seemed to be listening attentively to them, but in reality, she didn't really pay attention to anyone.

She stood with her long, straight legs crossed, the crystals on her high heels sparkling under the night lights. Her tall figure made her stand out even among a group of men.

Wu Qiutong stood to the side, fanning herself with a folding fan, and couldn't help but feel jealous of her best friend.

This best friend has been popular since childhood, not only because of her appearance, but also because of her inexplicable charm.

Gu Yuqing is capricious and eccentric, but it is precisely this personality that makes people want to please her and can't help but want to please her.

Sometimes Wu Qiutong would wonder if this guy was a succubus, how could he be so charming?

"Get out of the way! Good dog, don't block the way!"

A rough roar of a motorcycle sounded behind them. They turned around and saw a young man with a flamboyant hairstyle riding a flashy motorcycle, just coming in through the gate.

The boy looked only seventeen or eighteen years old, but his expression was arrogant and unruly.

To be so arrogant in this kind of setting, one must either be a naive young man who doesn't know his place, or have powerful connections behind him.

He possesses both.

His name is Ye Xianzhi. People who frequent the high society of Beijing would be particularly sensitive to this name. His great-grandfather was indeed a figure of immense power and influence in their eyes.

If he is one of the main guests at this banquet, then the people surrounding Gu Yuqing are secondary guests.

Upon hearing Ye Xianzhi's order to shoo them away, everyone quickly dodged aside, fearing they might be too slow. Only Gu Yuqing remained standing in place.

Gu Yuqing squinted at him and said, "Ye Xianzhi, what are you doing?"

Ye Xianzhi, who was holding a helmet on the motorcycle, took a closer look, and immediately became polite, smiling as she said:

"Oh, it's Sister Yuqing. Excuse me, I need to drive my car in."

"Stop laughing and joking," Gu Yuqing said sternly. "Who told you to drive your car in here?"

Ye Xianzhi looked troubled: "What kind of car do I have? Do you expect me to park it on the side of the road?"

"Why can't you park on the roadside? What kind of manor is this?" Gu Yuqing said. "If this were my house, you could come in as you please, but this belongs to Jiang Xinhai. Who's responsible if you damage the lawn?"

Ye Xianzhi could only say with a bitter face, "You should have said so earlier! I shouldn't have brought my bike over..."

"If I don't let you ride your bike, are you going to yell and scream on the spot?" Gu Yuqing said, then took Wu Qiutong's hand. "Let's go, sister."

While others might not want to mess with Ye Xianzhi, Gu Yuqing wasn't going to tolerate him. She had beaten Ye Xianzhi several times when he was just a little kid, leaving him with psychological trauma, which is why he was still afraid of her no matter how old he was.

However, Ye Xianzhi was not entirely useless; at least she helped her drive those people away.

The two best friends walked hand in hand across the neatly trimmed lawn.

Gu Yuqing walked with an elegant gait. Her fair, long legs were occasionally revealed ethereally beneath her high-slit long skirt, and her supple waist swayed gracefully, exuding charm.

As she passed by, people on the roadside couldn't help but stare at her, watching her all the way, their eyes subtly flashing with greed.

Wu Qiutong leaned closer and whispered, "Did you notice?"

"What did you find?"

"So far, none of the people we've met here have a net worth of less than 5 million."

Gu Yuqing exclaimed in surprise, "You know quite a lot of people!"

Wu Qiutong became smug: "That's right, I may not be good at anything else, but I'm quite good at recognizing people."

But after saying that, she became worried again: "What should I do? I feel so much pressure standing here. Will I be looked down upon?"

Gu Yuqing laughed and said, "You use cosmetics that cost tens of thousands of yuan, why do you need to feel inferior?"