After changing her clothes, the stylist came to do Nan Yu's makeup and styling.
Tan Linyuan originally planned to set off with Nan Yu, but he suddenly received a call saying that the abbot of Changuang Temple was looking for him and he had to go there.
Before leaving, he told Nan Yu that a driver would come to pick her up later.
Tonight's investment promotion reception was held at the Lijiang Hotel in the city center of Jiangcheng.
This was the most economically developed area in the whole of Jiangcheng and also the economic lifeline of the city. The luxury here reached its peak.
Nan Yu was not unfamiliar with this place, but when she stood at the luxurious entrance, she was still stopped by the security guard at the door.
"Sorry, ma'am. You can't enter without an invitation letter."
Nan Yu looked back at the driver, who shrugged, indicating that he was helpless.
Although everyone knew that this was Tan Linyuan's driver.
Although everyone could tell that this lady was a guest invited by Tan Linyuan.
But it was one thing to tell, and another thing to actually let her in. "Only by showing the invitation letter can we allow you to enter."
Nan Yu felt a bit helpless.
She took out her phone from her handbag and called Tan Linyuan, but the line was busy.
In that case, she might as well go back home, Nan Yu thought.
Just as she turned around, there came a surprised call from the side.
"Yu Yu?"
When Nan Yu heard the familiar voice, she quickly straightened her back, her palms tightened instantly, and her eyes were cast in the direction from which the voice came.
Shen Yanche was dressed in a white suit. He walked up to her and stared fixedly at her.
It was an undisguised and extremely offensive look of appraisal and admiration.
Nan Yu stood very gracefully, with her fingers interlaced and folded over the front of her skirt.
The off-the-shoulder dress revealed a large expanse of white skin between her collarbones. Her long hair was styled in gentle curls, making her look gentle and elegant, which made people's eyes linger on her.
No one doubted that she was surely a princess today.
Nan Yu pursed her lips, ignoring his gaze, and said in a clear voice, "Good evening."
The security guard who had just stopped Nan Yu also greeted Shen Yanche respectfully, "Young Master Shen, please come in."
"Let her in too. She's my date," Shen Yanche said gently, directly helping Nan Yu out of the situation.
Nan Yu was just about to decline his kindness, but he had already grabbed her wrist and made her hold onto his arm, leading her into the hotel entrance.
Although it wasn't her intention, Nan Yu still got the admission ticket to this business reception thanks to Shen Yanche.
"Yu Yu, you're really beautiful today," Shen Yanche said as he walked, asking in a volume that only the two of them could hear, "Don't you have an invitation letter? Tonight is the investment promotion banquet in Jiangcheng, but it should be okay to have one more person like you."
"Uncle asked me to come," Nan Yu also lowered her voice. "Shen Yanche, thank you for your kindness, but you can let go of me now."
She had noticed that since the moment the two of them stepped into the hotel lobby, there had been eyes frequently looking at them.
Hearing that it was Tan Linyuan who brought Nan Yu here, Shen Yanche was first surprised, then his eyes darkened, and his expression was unclear.
Nan Yu wanted to shake off her hand, but Shen Yanche obviously held it tighter. "Yu Yu, all the big bosses are here at the reception. Don't make me lose face. Please."
Then he coaxed her again, "Yu Yu, I know you're still angry with me. But I guarantee that I've already settled things with Wen Ying during this period. I hope you can give me another chance."
Nan Yu wasn't in the mood to listen to what he said. She felt the vibration in her handbag and took out her phone to look at the screen.
[Old Fox: Where are you?]
Presumably, the dutiful driver had contacted him and reported the situation at the door just now.
Nan Yu gently tapped on the screen with her finger: [You're late. I've already been picked up by someone.]
After sending this message, Nan Yu put her phone back.
Shen Yanche didn't notice who she was messaging. He just asked, "Yu Yu, okay?"
Nan Yu still looked expressionless.
Although she really wanted to shake off her hand and tell Shen Yanche to get out of her sight now; but she also knew clearly that if she made a scene in this place, it would be like making a fool of herself.
Helplessly, she chose to remain silent to express her protest.
Shen Yanche didn't care. He smiled and led her around among all kinds of glamorous people, introducing her generously and saying that she was his fiancée.
Every guest who saw Nan Yu would be amazed by her at first sight, and would sincerely give a compliment, then nod with a smile, wishing them a happy wedding.
Nan Yu remained silent throughout. She never took the initiative to start a conversation, and she didn't even bother to give a smile.
The guests couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed and joked with a smile, "Young Master Shen, your fiancée seems a bit shy."
"She's quite introverted," Shen Yanche quickly smoothed things over. "Yu Yu, offer a toast."
Nan Yu didn't say a word.
She had gotten her period this morning, and now she was already feeling a dull pain. Facing the cold alcohol, she didn't even want to touch a single drop.
Nan Yu flatly refused, "I can't drink."
The first thing she said was to reject someone's face. Shen Yanche's face became extremely embarrassed. "Don't be shy. It's just a glass of wine, Yu Yu."
"This is an old client of our Shen family. We're all friends. Offer a toast to friendship."
Nan Yu still didn't move.
It was only at that moment that she suddenly realized that she didn't have to continue to play the game of socializing in this place for anyone's sake. Anyway, it wasn't her intention to come here in the first place.
If there was any embarrassment, it would only be Shen Yanche's.
She had nothing else to lose.
Shen Yanche's face looked a bit impatient. He took a deep breath, and his smile had become very forced. "Yu Yu, be obedient."
At this time, a person entered through the door of the reception hall. He was tall and slender, spotless.
The man exuded an aura of aloofness and nobility. His expression was cold and indifferent. Although his eyebrows still showed mercy and brightness, there was still a trace of killing aura, which made people can't help but feel nervous.
Those who were chatting, laughing, and doing business all fell silent.
Shen Yanche didn't notice anything yet. He was very anxious now, only worried that Nan Yu would make him lose face in front of this old business partner. He was about to put the wine glass into Nan Yu's hand.
But just as his hand was lifted halfway, it was grabbed by another hand with distinct knuckles.
The wine glass was held in mid-air, the champagne-colored wine in the glass was shaking, and a few drops spilled out from the rim of the glass.
Shen Yanche was stunned. "Uncle?"
Tan Linyuan gently placed the wine glass back on the banquet table covered with a white tablecloth. He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and slowly wiped the liquid splashed on the back of his hand.
It was only at this time that Nan Yu knew that Tan Linyuan actually had a cleanliness fetish.
Finally, he slightly parted his thin lips, and his voice was like the thin mist on the distant mountain, casual and unconcerned. "She said she can't drink. Can you understand?"