One week later, it was the anniversary dinner of Shen's Media.
The light from the crystal chandeliers cascaded down, illuminating the luxurious banquet hall as bright as day.
The air was filled with the aroma of expensive champagne and the fragrance of various high - end perfumes.
There was a scene of elegant people in beautiful clothes, clinking glasses and toasting.
Handsome men and beautiful women from half of the entertainment industry gathered here. Each of them had delicate makeup, wore gorgeous clothes, and had impeccable smiles on their faces.
But their eyes were like hooks, quietly searching for their targets.
The real focus was in the central area of the banquet hall.
Shen Que, the host of tonight's event and the second son of Shen's Media, was dressed in a flamboyant burgundy suit with an open collar. He was swaying a champagne glass in his hand, smiling charmingly, and was surrounded by several popular young actresses and producers.
Not far from him stood Gu Chengyu, the real heart - stopper.
Out of courtesy to Shen Que, he was not formally dressed today. He was only wearing a black shirt on top, paired with simple dress pants and a belt.
Without any extra accessories, he was more eye - catching than the whole room full of glittering jewels.
He had one hand in his trouser pocket and held a wine glass in the other. His posture was lazy yet exuded an innate cold - hearted arrogance.
Countless gazes, some bold, some shy, some full of admiration, some full of calculation, were eagerly fixed on him.
"See? Young Master Gu is here alone tonight."
"Lin Shu is over there, but it seems she didn't go to say hello?"
"Tsk, I heard they had a falling - out recently. Lin Shu is really bold."
"So what? The seat beside Young Master Gu has always been empty. It depends on who has the ability to take it."
"Not to mention taking the seat, it would be worth it just to catch his eye and have a word with him!"
"Yes, even just spending one night with him... resources, endorsements, exposure, you name it!"
"One night? If one could stay by his side for a year or two like Lin Shu, how much could one gain... Tsk tsk, look at her current status? A top - tier star! Even Second Young Master Shen has to flatter her!"
Whispers spread among the actresses and female celebrities, full of blatant envy and ambition.
The name Gu Chengyu was like a pass to top - level resources.
Climbing up to him was a shortcut that many people in this celebrity and money - driven world dreamed of.
Lin Shu was standing not far away at this moment.
She was wearing a silvery - white flowing dress that outlined her graceful curves. She was incredibly beautiful and was undoubtedly the center of attention.
She was holding a glass of champagne in her hand, with a bright and proper smile on her face, and was chatting with an international famous director.
However, her glances always inadvertently drifted towards that tall figure.
So what if she was in the limelight? So what if she had the halo of a top - tier star?
In front of that man, she clearly knew that she was still just a replaceable thing.
Shen Que somehow got rid of the young actresses and sauntered over to Gu Chengyu. He bumped his shoulder and smiled mischievously, "Come on, Young Master Gu, not in a good mood tonight?"
"Aren't there any of these charming ladies here to your liking?"
He tilted his chin in Lin Shu's direction and said, "Look, your former kept woman is outshining everyone tonight. Many people can't take their eyes off her."
Gu Chengyu didn't even lift his eyelids. He took a sip of the wine in his glass, and the spicy liquid slid down his throat.
His thin lips curved slightly, and his voice was low, with no emotion discernible, "Second Young Master Shen, is this the best your place can offer?"
Shen Que exaggeratedly covered his chest and said, "Wow, Your Highness Gu, your standards are really high."
"These are all the best we have in our company."
He leaned closer and lowered his voice, excited as if looking forward to a good show, "Well, there's still one and a half months left for the bet. It seems that Beauty Lin shows no sign of softening up."
"Do you want me to arrange some fresh faces to stimulate her?"
Gu Chengyu sneered and fixed his eyes on Shen Que's face, "No need. The things I want, I always get them myself."
"A thing like that doesn't need others to interfere."
Shen Que shrugged. Knowing this man's temper, he didn't say more.
"What about after the bet? Recently, many investors have come to me asking about Lin Shu..."
Gu Chengyu smiled knowingly, "After the bet, you can do whatever you want with her."
Shen Que raised his glass and clinked it with Gu Chengyu's.
Lin Shu was one of the few infatuated and unrestrained women in their circle. Some investors had long been eyeing her.
Gu Chengyu and his friends were never picky about their partners. Playing together was a common occurrence.
So a few years ago, when Lin Shu was with Gu Chengyu, many people in the circle had seen her wild side.
She was just a waitress at a nightclub at first, with no fame and no confidence.
However, she was very smart and always kept herself pure for Gu Chengyu.
Later, she finally won a bit of the man's pity and climbed to her current position.
