CHAPTER 268: CHAPTER 267: I ALREADY HAVE A FIANCÉ (7)

Gu Ningyi’s eyes carried a hint of a smile, but he didn’t expose her, only saying, "Are you ready? If you are, let’s go."

Dong Xin Yan took a deep breath in secret, clenched her hands, looked up, and smiled, "Mm, we can go."

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The year-end party, as always, was held at Black Pool. The Gu Family generously booked the entire venue to host all the distinguished guests tonight.

Gu Ningyi and Dong Xin Yan arrived at Black Pool in an extended Lincoln car. The driver opened the door, and Gu Ningyi got out first, then slightly bent over, placing his palm over Dong Xin Yan’s head, gently helping her out.

Dong Xin Yan smiled in gratitude.

She stood at the entrance of Black Pool, slightly raised her eyes, and looked at the dazzling Black Pool sign, her heartbeat gradually accelerating. Soon, she would get to see her; she wondered if she still looked like she did in her memory.

"Let’s go in."

A low, tender voice sounded by her ear. Dong Xin Yan came back to her senses, nodded at him with a smile, then raised her hand and linked arms with Gu Ningyi.

Though her heart was with Lady Wei, she hadn’t forgotten her task for the evening, and she intended to perform well.

When Dong Xin Yan’s hand linked with his arm, Gu Ningyi’s body shivered slightly. Instinctively, he looked at her; her smile was as radiant as a blooming flower, beautiful and captivating, making his heart race.

His lips couldn’t help but curl into a gentle smile.

Many reporters, unable to enter Black Pool, were stationed at the entrance. They were initially there to photograph Lady Wei, as every year, Gu Ningyi’s companion was his fiancée, Zhou Yalin, which offered little novelty. Unexpectedly, the female companion he brought today was someone else—and that someone was the relatively unknown three-line celebrity, Dong Xin Yan!

So when Dong Xin Yan linked arms with Gu Ningyi, flashbulbs started snapping around them, and all the reporters surged forward excitedly.

Dong Xin Yan felt a bit nervous, but her lips maintained a slight smile. To show she was favored, she even leaned slightly into Gu Ningyi.

Gu Ningyi thought she was frightened by the reporters, coldly glanced at them, then softly reassured her, "Don’t be afraid."

As he spoke, he reached out and directly pulled her into his embrace, shielding her from the glaring flashlights.

The reporters instantly went into a frenzy. The usually indifferent Mr. Gu was exhibiting such a protective gesture, hinting that this new lover was undeniably special.

A daring reporter rushed forward to ask, "Mr. Gu, you didn’t attend with Miss Zhou today, but came with Miss Dong. What is the nature of your relationship? Are you dating?"

Gu Ningyi was typically impatient with gossip reporters, but hearing this question, especially the word ’dating,’ he felt no anger. Instead, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

However, he couldn’t answer just yet, as he and Xinyan hadn’t officially defined their relationship.

The reporter, sensing a story, wanted to ask more but was blocked by the approaching security. Gu Ningyi, with Dong Xin Yan in his arms, walked slowly into Black Pool.

As soon as they entered the banquet hall, they became the focus of everyone’s attention. All eyes were filled with shock, scanning Dong Xin Yan continuously. However, Dong Xin Yan was oblivious, as all her thoughts were on Lady Wei.