Nirvana Heiress: Reborn and Returning to Stir Up a Storm

Chapter 124 The Night Banquet Turmoil

The rooftop banquet hall of the upscale hotel was dazzlingly lit, shimmering with light. Lin Chuyue wore a dark red long dress, the hem adorned with understated gold embroidery, and as she moved, light and shadow seemed to dance around her. Her calm expression was like the moonlight at night, making people hesitant to approach her, yet unable to resist taking a second look.

Li Zhanchuan was already waiting at the entrance of the banquet hall. When he saw Lin Chuyue appear, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly covered up by his usual indifference. He strode forward and leaned slightly closer to Lin Chuyue, "You've arrived."

Lin Chuyue smiled slightly, her tone gentle yet measured, "The timing is just right."

Inside the banquet hall, business elites gathered, and various entanglements of interests subtly flowed amidst the clinking of glasses. Tonight, Lin Chuyue and Li Zhanchuan's goal was to further solidify their cooperation while ensuring the smooth progress of the new project.

Shortly after the two entered, a middle-aged man approached them. He was Zhang Donghua, a well-known investor in the industry. Holding his wine glass, Zhang Donghua smiled at Li Zhanchuan, "Mr. Li, quite a show of force tonight. Even Miss Lin has come in person. It seems this project is not to be underestimated."

Li Zhanchuan smiled faintly and casually raised his wine glass. "Mr. Zhang, you flatter me. The project is important, but friends are more important."

Lin Chuyue took over the conversation, her tone calm yet somewhat distant, "President Zhang's vision has always been unique, and we are hoping to hear your advice."

The two engaged in a back-and-forth exchange, subtly steer the conversation back on track while maintaining a polite distance, leaving Zhang Donghua unsure of their true intentions.

Midway through the banquet, Lin Chuyue noticed that Gu Yanchuan was chatting with several directors on the other side. His gaze occasionally swept over her, his expression calm, yet he couldn't hide the complex emotions deep within him.

Gu Yanchuan, dressed in a well-tailored suit, his face as deep and sculpted as a statue, held a glass of red wine in his hand. Though outwardly calm, he was inwardly conflicted about his feelings. He admitted that since breaking off his engagement with Lin Chuyue, his feelings for her had not faded. On the contrary, every time he saw her, it involuntarily reminded him of those unresolved issues in his heart.

"President Gu, do you think this cooperation between the Lin Group and the Li Group will affect the market landscape?" a director asked him.

Gu Yanchuan pondered for a moment, then replied calmly, "The cooperation is only temporary; the key lies in the subsequent execution."

His gaze, however, involuntarily fell upon Lin Chuyue again. She stood beside Li Zhanchuan, their heights matching, their temperaments complementing each other, and they occasionally exchanged gentle smiles during their conversation, appearing perfectly in sync. This scene caused Gu Yanchuan's brows to furrow involuntarily.

Luo Yurou's appearance broke the dull atmosphere. Dressed in a fresh and elegant dress, she walked towards Gu Yanchuan with a smile, "Yanchuan, you're here, why don't you go over and say hello?"

Gu Yanchuan snapped out of his daze, his expression softening slightly. "They're discussing serious matters; I won't go and disturb them."

Luo Yurou smiled slightly, "Perhaps, when discussing serious matters, we need some lighthearted moments." She glanced meaningfully in Lin Chuyue's direction, a subtle emotion hidden in her eyes.

Lin Chuyue noticed Luo Yurou walking towards Gu Yanchuan, her smile unchanged, but a complex emotion welled up inside her. She looked up at Li Zhanchuan and said, "It seems there's more and more drama to be played out at the banquet."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhanchuan's thin lips curled into a cold smile, "No matter how big the drama is, our goal remains unchanged."

Lin Chuyue nodded, picked up her wine glass, and gently clinked glasses with him. "Then let's see how we perform from here on out."

The atmosphere at the banquet appeared calm on the surface, but everyone had their own plans. Who would make the first move, and who would see through their opponent's hand, remained an unresolved game.