CHAPTER 266: CHAPTER 265: I ALREADY HAVE A FIANCÉ (5)

Before he said these words, Dong Xin Yan hadn’t noticed that when Gu Ningyi called her, he no longer used her full name, but directly called her Xinyan.

This way of addressing her instantly felt like it had closed the distance between them.

She never would have thought that a gift could utterly shatter all of Gu Ningyi’s previous hostility towards her, transforming it into such amiability, gentleness, and thoughtfulness.

Life is indeed full of unexpected events.

However, easing the relationship with Gu Ningyi, or even becoming friends, isn’t a bad thing for her. Better than being enemies, isn’t it?

But, calling Gu Ningyi by his name... it was okay with his full name, but just Ning Yi? That... she found herself unable to say it.

After hesitating for quite some time, Dong Xin Yan slowly opened her mouth and clumsily squeezed out those two words, "Ning... Ning Yi?"

Even though the voice in her ear was very awkward and unnatural, Gu Ningyi’s lips couldn’t help but curl up, his entire face suddenly softened, his eyes full of a smile.

He responded with a soft hum, his tone slightly drawn out, carrying a hint of tenderness.

Shouting it felt terribly awkward for Dong Xin Yan, and not knowing what else to say, she quickly added, "Then I won’t disturb you any longer. You should go back to your meeting, I’ll hang up now."

"Alright."

Gu Ningyi didn’t stop her, responding lightly, then the click of the phone call ending sounded in his ear. His hand remained still, phone pressed to his ear, as though savoring Dong Xin Yan’s utterance of Ning Yi.

So many people had called his name before, yet hers, how could it sound this good?

And after Dong Xin Yan hung up, she unconsciously repeated "Ning Yi" twice under her breath, but it still felt so awkward, making her skin tingle.

She hurriedly rubbed her arms, shaking her head vigorously. Calling him Mr. Gu was more comfortable!

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The party started at eight in the evening, so after a spa session in the afternoon, Dong Xin Yan began her makeup. She usually preferred light makeup, but for an occasion like tonight, it had to be glamorous and grand. So she applied the most popular party makeup style of the moment. After finishing her makeup, she gingerly held the gown with both hands and carefully slipped into it. Then, putting on those crystal high heels, she slowly walked to the full-length mirror.

The woman in the mirror was breathtakingly beautiful.

Her skin was as white as snow, her figure slender yet voluptuous, and her face delicate and charming. Her big eyes gently blinked, and her thick eyelashes were like fans, as if a crystal clear doll.

Dong Xin Yan had always known she was pretty because she inherited her mother’s looks, but at this moment, she was still astonished by how stunning she was.

Taking a measured breath, Dong Xin Yan’s lips curved gently, unable to resist praising herself for being beautiful. But before she could speak, a voice from behind sounded first, "Very beautiful."

Dong Xin Yan was slightly taken aback, instinctively raising her eyes, and through the mirror, she could see the tall figure behind her.

The man was dressed in a well-tailored black tailcoat, accentuating his tall and upright figure. His hair was slicked back from his forehead, revealing his entire face, his features deep and handsome, exceptionally striking.

He slowly walked forward from behind, the warm yellow light of the setting sun shining in, his figure silhouetted against the light, becoming clearer and clearer in Dong Xin Yan’s eyes like a god.

Suddenly, Dong Xin Yan’s heart started racing uncontrollably.