Let's Divorce As Agreed

Chapter 1027: Chapter 1026: Contest

Gu Shaoting entered the venue arm in arm with two ladies, Gu Huanhuan whom everyone was fairly familiar with, because she often appeared in the media.

As for Shu Pan, fewer people knew her since she was not active on the social scene at all, but since she was brought by Gu Shaoting and he was all warm and caring to her throughout, everyone, whether they were acquainted or not, showed her a friendly smile and their attitudes could not have been more courteous.

Since others bore her no ill will, Shu Pan also responded with goodwill.

Having one more friend is always better than having one more enemy.

Shu Pan’s nature was always rather mild, and she would not make enemies without reason.

“Cousin-in-law, you need to be careful. People at these events will say one thing and do another. They often stab you in the back,” Gu Huanhuan warned, after all her years in the entertainment industry, she had met all sorts of characters.

“Mm, don’t worry, I’m just chatting with the few I usually talk to,” Shu Pan replied. She did not have the habit of striking up conversations with strangers.

Not long after they arrived, Shen Yue and Song Ying also appeared. True socialites making a splash,

Song Ying was dressed in a black see-through outfit that was tantalizingly revealing and very eye-catching.

Meanwhile, Shen Yue wore an off-shoulder white gown, with a unique cut that perfectly outlined her figure.

The two of them, one in black and the other in white, presented a striking contrast that left everyone present in awe.

Seeing this, Gu Huanhuan touched her forehead and decided she would not attend any banquets for a while.

But in such a small high-society circle, how could she not run into them?@@novelbin@@

Following the gaze of everyone else, Shu Pan also glanced their way and could not help but frown—the very same two women she had encountered at the boutique the other day.

Seeing them garner so much attention, she knew they were not to be trifled with.

“What’s wrong?” Gu Shaoting, by her side, noticed her change and asked with concern.

“It’s nothing, just that the two who arrived, we ran into them the other day, and there was some verbal altercation,” Shu Pan said truthfully.

“You didn’t come off worse, did you?” Gu Shaoting asked anxiously. He knew that Shu Pan was inherently gentle, only ever on the receiving end of bullying, and despite him repeatedly emphasizing that she shouldn’t be afraid to offend anyone, that he was her support, yet she remained low-key, willing to suffer small losses for the sake of peace.

“No, don’t worry,” Shu Pan replied with a light smile.

Gu Shaoting was somewhat mesmerized. Now that she was sitting next to him, he once again realized that his wife was indeed becoming more and more beautiful.

Her ice-blue gown made her translucent skin even more dazzling, and he couldn’t help but squeeze Shu Pan’s hand, drawing a sidelong glance from her.

Song Ying and Shen Yue, having achieved their intended effect, entered the venue like two proud peacocks, and immediately spotted Song Jie in the crowd and walked over.

Gu Huanhuan couldn’t help but mutter, “Show-offs.”

As more and more people arrived, the auction was about to begin, and everyone was eagerly anticipating it, as they heard that this time the auction would feature fine collectibles with great value.

Song Jie’s face soured when he saw them both making such a conspicuous entrance, enjoying the limelight.

Seeing his displeasure, Shen Yue didn’t dare ask why, and obediently sat down beside him.

The auction was about to start.

It was just announced that some of the collectibles of the venerable Mr. Zhou would be auctioned here; his collection was top-notch, the sort desperately sought after, and this time no one would want to miss the chance.

The first item up for auction was donated by Mrs. Wang Lina, the daughter-in-law of the Zhou family, a diamond ring from an international top-tier luxury brand.