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At lunchtime, Ren Jiya specifically went to a famous dress rental shop on this street to rent a beautiful dress.

Since she didn't know a thing about dresses, she intentionally brought Xue Tingxiao to advise her.

They chose a long, trailing skirt from the full array of dresses.

When Ren Ji Ya walked out of the fitting room in a diamond inlaid gown, Xue Tingxiao couldn't help but cover his mouth as he praised, "How beautiful, you definitely want to mesmerize me to death."

"Will it work? "Isn't that too high-profile?" Ren Jiya stared worriedly at the clothes on her chest and quickly covered a piece of white skin with her palm.

"Sister Ya, you're being too conservative. Your clothes match your body and skin color perfectly." Xue Tingxiao tilted his head and continued to analyze: "Those who are going to the banquet are all participants. If you dress too poorly, you will embarrass the organizing committee.".

"Well, this one. It's my eyes, too. " Ren Jiya looked at herself in the mirror, then went back into the fitting room and took off her clothes.

It was night, and the entrance of the Star River Hotel was bustling with people wearing luxurious clothing.

When Ren Jiya arrived, she was wearing ordinary clothes. Holding her pocket, she sneaked into the changing room, trying to attract no one's attention.

Just as she finished changing her clothes, she put on a simple and elegant life makeup in front of the mirror. She smiled at the confident woman in the mirror and then took out her dress.

"You must be Ren Jiya?" The organizing committee secretary, with his sharp eyes, spotted her at the end of the corridor and affectionately tugged at her arm. "Miss Ren is much prettier than in the photos."

Ren Jiaya bowed her head and laughed before saying, "Actually, Gu Yannan and I are just ordinary friends. Even if I were to discuss the matter of sponsorship with him, he might not necessarily agree." "After all, he's a merchant. You know that merchants place great emphasis on benefits. If there's nothing good, Director Gu might not be able to agree."

She probably did not know that as she was saying these words, Gu Yannan happened to pass by at the corner of the corridor with a cold expression.

On the contrary, he heard a familiar voice and paused slightly, listening to every single word that Ren Jiya said.

That handsome face suddenly tensed up, causing Cheng Jian, who was behind, to shudder.

Especially that sentence: All merchants focus on benefits, there are no benefits, Chairman Gu might not agree …

She knew him very well!

Indeed, there were no benefits, so how could he agree?

Gu Yannan's dangerous eyes narrowed as he revealed a crafty expression. He turned around and asked Cheng Jian, "How much longer until the banquet starts?"

"Five more minutes."

"We'll sit in the car for fifteen minutes."

"Huh?" Cheng Jian was confused as he stared at Gu Yannan, who was in a state of uncertainty.

Gu Yannan shook his sleeves and lazily lifted his eyelids. A dark current was surging in his eyes. "I suddenly feel tired. I want to sleep for a while."

"Oh, oh."

The two men silently pushed open the hotel side door and got into the car.

In the corridor, the secretary was still beaming with joy as she told Ren ZIya, "You don't know how important Director Gu's support is to the organizing committee. Please see Director Gu in a moment. You must have some good words to say. Out of all the contestants, only you know Director Gu, this is the first time we've come into contact with him. "

Ren Jiya only smiled perfunctorily and nodded mechanically. "Definitely."

Anyway, tonight was the best she could do.

The little secretary led the way and invited Ren Jiya into the private room for dinner.

All that could be seen was a formidable array. All of the participants sitting around the round table were all dressed in rich, jewel-like clothes, and each of them had an extraordinary temperament.

Ren Jiya lowered her head and looked down at her collarbone. Because she had arrived in a hurry, she had only rented the clothes. She didn't even have time to rent a decent piece of jewelry.

Sure enough, after she entered, only the most unremarkable spot was left for her.

She sat quietly and sipped her drink.

In fact, her position was right behind her back to the side door of the room. As long as anyone pushed open the door, they would be able to see her large, white, and beautiful back at first glance.

It was a suffocating scene, but unfortunately, no one would enter from that position.

The people at the banquet table had already begun to whisper amongst themselves.

"Do you know how rare of a man Gu Yannan is to be able to agree to a banquet? We are simply too lucky, too blessed."

"Gu Yannan is very cold towards women. Out of all of us, who would have the chance to speak to Director Gu?"

The woman sitting right in front of the door was He Zishi. She picked up her drink gracefully, looked at the crowd, and half-jokingly said, "Don't fight with me for Director Gu later. Such a perfect man would definitely look at outstanding women differently."

It was unknown who stood at the side, but he interjected, "Zi Shi has always been proficient in music, calligraphy, and painting since she was young. Father is the well-known He Clan's CEO, is there a need to participate in this art contest?"

When He Zishi heard this, he immediately stood up gracefully and said humbly: "It's my honor to be able to participate in the 'Van Gogh Cup' art competition. Moreover, the competition is very fair and does not take into account one's family background."

"She has the demeanor of a lady just by looking at her poems. Unlike Cheng Yusi, who was rejected by the Gu family a while ago and thought she was a pampered and prideful person, wasn't she still unable to marry into the Gu family?" Someone interrupted again.

The news about Cheng Guansi had spread like wildfire throughout the city. Of course, He Zishi had also heard some rumors.

It was also because she heard that there was no hope between Gu Yannan and Cheng Yuesi that she came to tonight's banquet.

Cheng's fiery temper was well-known in the circle of famous women in Song City.

It was obvious that He Zishi and Cheng Yusi belonged to two different personalities of women. He had an elegant demeanor that was reflected in their bones. The artistic temperament that he exuded from within made them look up to him.

The first person Ren Jiya paid attention to after she entered was He Zishi. Not only was she pretty and generous, but she also had a dignified feeling whenever she sat there.

It was hard for her to imagine that when a woman like this picked up a brush and started drawing again, she would definitely be quite charming.

While she was in a daze, the little secretary rushed in. As she looked around, she did not see Gu Yannan.

Only then did she hurriedly move closer to the organizing committee chairman and whispered, "Director Gu's assistant is calling. It's ten minutes late."

The chairman of the organizing committee quickly explained the matter to the guests and everyone nodded their heads in understanding.

After all, many people knew before they came that the main character tonight would be Gu Yannan.

If the main host didn't come, then the banquet wouldn't begin. Everyone could only idly gossip and kill time.

At that moment, someone glanced at Ren Jiya and blurted out, "Isn't this the illegitimate daughter of the dead Ren Family's Chairman?"

Ren Jiya already knew that she had to hold this title for the rest of her life, so she pursed her lips in disapproval, not intending to explain anything.