But Gu Qingyan didn't have a bag in her hand, only her phone.

He Sui asked with a faint smile, "Did Miss Gu forget to bring the invitation?"

"I bet he forgot to bring it, and he's trying to sneak in unnoticed," some people couldn't help but sneer.

"Ha, the Yu family is really getting worse and worse. They let just any Tom, Dick, or Harry get in?"

"Exactly! Are they using the inner area as a springboard? Where are the Yu family members? How dare they stand there without an invitation? It's utterly shameful!"

……

Second floor lounge.

When Shangguan Sheng Xie Shi met the heads of several major families of the Su family, there were also many influential figures from other wealthy families second only to the five of them.

Today, the Yu family, as the host, is busy entertaining these important guests.

At this moment, Yu Huai asked absentmindedly in a low voice, "Did you just pick them up?"

Of the whole family, only Yu Shan could talk to Gu Qingyan.

"I just led Sister Qingyan to the inner entrance," Yu Shan said. "Dad, you suddenly called me back, so I asked Sister Qingyan to wait for me there."

“Even if your father has something really important to do, you should bring him inside before coming back. Now we’ll go out with you to apologize to Miss Gu.”

Madam Yu patted Yu Shan on the shoulder and gave Yu Huai a wink.

Yu Huai didn't know much about Gu Qingyan.

Gu Qingyan always gives the impression of being at ease and mysterious.

Gu Yuncheng, the person in charge of Yunjin, has a close relationship with her.

In the special department, Chen Zheng stood up for her.

The patriarch of the Shangguan family is known for his ruthlessness and cold-heartedness, yet he has repeatedly and publicly defended Gu Qingyan.

It's really unexpected.

Especially since there are rumors circulating that the person behind Yun Jin is deeply considering Gu Qingyan. Regardless of whether it's true or not, just based on Wan Fu's attitude towards Gu Qingyan...

In short, Gu Qingyan is someone worth getting to know better.

Since you intend to let your daughter make friends, you must show your utmost sincerity.

As soon as they stepped out, they encountered Butler Yu rushing around.

Yu Huai frowned. "Didn't we tell someone to go find Miss Gu first?"

Butler Yu said respectfully, "There was a slight problem outside, go and handle it."

There's a lot going on at the auction, so there's no point in talking about it now.

Yu Huai and his wife Yu Shan greeted people as they quickly walked inside.

……

Inside the venue.

He Sui said haughtily, "It's alright that Miss Gu didn't bring an invitation. I remember that Sheng Xuanyue is your sister. She can take you in."

"Didn't she get the Sheng family to kick Sheng Xuanyue out? How dare she let someone else bring her in?" someone said.

"What, sorry? This is the inner circle. You can easily hook up with someone without her having to show her face."

He Wang said to Gu Qingyan, "Miss Gu, if you really want to go inside, you should apologize to Yueyue properly. The way you treated people before was really disheartening. If you want her to take you in, you should at least show some respect."

Gu Qingyan raised an eyebrow and curled her lips slightly. "Are you blind? Can't you see my attitude?"

He Sui's face darkened slightly, her smile faded, and she said mockingly, "Miss Gu has a good reputation, but I'm afraid she just can't see the situation clearly and can't control her mouth."

"Some people are like that. They want to climb the social ladder, but they pretend to be something they're not. They have no sense of propriety or shame. They are inferior to Miss Sheng in every way. No wonder they were so eager to kick Miss Sheng out of the house and use her background to suppress her."

Seeing that Sheng Xuanyue was brought in by Madam An, everyone stood on Sheng Xuanyue's side.

"Miss Sheng's fiancé is several years older than Gu Qingyan. It's really hard to say who is more loved by many."

Gu Qingyan chuckled softly.

"What are you laughing at? After all that suppression, now that Madam An has brought Sheng Xuanyue into the inner area, she didn't even have an invitation and just pretended to be crazy to get in. What bad luck."

"That's right. Wearing such cheap designer clothes, how can they not feel ashamed to come to an auction?"

Looking around, everyone is dressed in luxury haute couture and adorned with jewelry.

"They've been talking about it for so long, and you're still standing there? Are you stupid?"

Gu Qingyan sighed softly, then curled her lips, raised an eyebrow, and said lazily, "Even without wearing fancy clothes or jewelry, my face looks more noble than yours. Isn't that infuriating?"

People at the scene: "..."

At this moment, someone with sharp eyes spotted the direction outside and immediately sneered, "If Butler Yu comes, they'll be thrown out. I don't think some of them will be able to clear their names."

Everyone watched Gu Qingyan with amusement.

"Qingyan, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Yu Shan quickly ran to Gu Qingyan's side.

The person at the entrance's expression changed slightly.

Yu Shan glanced around at those who had publicly ridiculed her.

She only heard part of it.

"Miss Gu, I'm late." Yu Huai was polite and extended his hand.

Gu Qingyan shook his hand lightly, politely but not abruptly, "Mr. Yu, you're too kind."

Mrs. Yu said politely, "Miss Gu is a distinguished guest personally selected by the old lady, so it is only right that we do this."

As soon as he finished speaking, the expressions of the people present changed drastically, filled with fear and apprehension.

The Yu family is involved in the underworld, and few dare to offend them.

Yu Huai has been in charge for many years. Fangyan R Continent may not be considered a top-tier powerhouse, but it is backed by a certain alliance. Its status is extraordinary.

They actually showed such respect to Gu Qingyan, a minor celebrity with an extremely bad reputation.

“The old lady saved a seat for you,” Yu Huai said. “Let my daughter take you there first; we’ll be there later.”

Gu Qingyan nodded.

Everyone doubted their ears.

Is Old Mrs. Yu still thinking about Gu Qingyan?

"Qingyan, let's go. If there are any items you like in today's auction, remember to tell me and I'll bid for them for you."

Yu Shan took Gu Qingyan's arm and led her inside, chatting casually with her.

"You want to take a picture for me?"

Yu Shan stuck out her tongue, blushing, "It's my responsibility to pay for beautiful women."

I know most of the upper-class elites in R continent.

Gu Qingyan reached out and pinched her chubby cheek. "You like me that much? I'll treat you to a meal next time."

Yu Shan smelled the delicate fragrance emanating from her fingertips, tinged with a very faint tobacco scent.

Before she could even smell it properly, a slender, beautiful hand pulled a chocolate from her skirt pocket.

Seeing that she was stunned and didn't answer, Gu Qingyan bent down slightly and leaned closer to her, "Come back to your senses. You're making me worry about my safety."

When Yu Shan met her teasing amber eyes, her heart pounded, her face flushed, and she immediately picked up a chocolate, unwrapped it, and popped it into her mouth.

With her eyes lowered, not daring to look directly at Gu Qingyan, she said softly, "No, please don't make fun of me, Yan."

Wherever they went, seeing the intimacy between the two, their eyes widened in disbelief.

He Sui felt flustered, clutching the invitation tightly, her whole body stiffening.

She had intended to speak up for Sheng Xuanyue and curry favor with Madam An, but she never expected that Gu Qingyan was actually a distinguished guest invited by the Yu family...

I just hope that, like the others who spoke up, they didn't hear those words...

Yu Huai glanced at everyone, his eyes filled with anger and a sense of oppression befitting an ancient martial artist.

He turned to the butler and instructed, "They were rude to our distinguished guest and showed no respect. Tell them to leave."

This tells them that the Yu family is stationed by Gu Qingyan.

Being kicked out of the auction by the Yu family would damage their reputation if other prominent families found out, and they might not be sought after by others in the future, a consequence they could not afford.

A group of people left, their faces pale.

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