She went to the wrong table on a blind date and ended up getting married to a billionaire CEO.

Shen Qingshuo's birthday banquet was held at the Emerald Pearl Hotel, which is owned by the Gu family and is currently managed by Gu Tingyu's uncle, Gu Tianyu.

Shen Qingshuo had arranged the venue with his aunt, Shen Wanjun, well in advance.

The Emerald Pearl Hotel is one of the most iconic locations in Yuncheng. Not only in Yuncheng, but also in the surrounding major cities, including Haicheng and Mingcheng, it is undoubtedly the best.

The hotel includes guest rooms, a performance hall, small specialty banquet halls, and a grand banquet hall on the rooftop.

The grand ballroom on the top floor has a panoramic view; apart from the load-bearing columns, all four sides are floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a view of the entire city.

The banquet hall also has a glass ceiling. On clear days, you can see the stars, and on rainy days, it has a unique charm.

Of course, if customers prefer a more private setting, there is a special screen that can be pulled down to show different films and images, as well as a full surround sound system.

Such a large area of ​​glass is spotless every day, even on days without banquets.

The venue fee is naturally quite high, but not everyone can book it.

Gu Tingyu accepted the invitation. The birthday banquet of the young master of the Shen family would inevitably be attended by local rich second-generation and official second-generation, young faces. His sister, Shen Qingge, would also be there.

The fact that she had obtained her marriage certificate was probably already known to the Shen family through her aunt Shen Wanjun, and Shen Qingge must know it too.

Whether they believe it or not is hard to say, but based on Gu Tingyu's understanding of Shen Wanjun and Shen Qingge, neither of them are the type to back down easily.

There will inevitably be follow-up troubles. Appearing in public with Su Maiqi in such an occasion is tantamount to announcing their marriage to the entertainment circle.

For so many years, everyone has been saying that he and Shen Qingge are a couple, and his aunt's encouragement has certainly played a part in this. Shen Qingge herself is even more eager for the whole world to know that Gu Tingyu is her future husband, so that no one else can have him.

Of course, she wouldn't explain, and instead deliberately pretended to be shy, creating some ambiguity to mislead people.

Gu Tingyu never paid attention to these rumors. He was a well-known cold-faced gentleman in the circle and had never been involved in any scandals with any rich girls.

Quite a few people actually believe that Gu Tingyu and Shen Qingge are a couple who haven't made their relationship public yet, and that they will get married sooner or later.

The Su and Gu families already had a marriage alliance, so this marriage strengthens their ties and will benefit both families' businesses. Both are good-looking and a perfect match.

It's said that the two were childhood sweethearts and developed their relationship from a young age.

Bringing Su Maiqi along this time is a public statement that Shen Qingge has no chance.

Gu Tingyu prepared a purple formal suit for this occasion.

A dreamy pale purple, with tiny crystal beads dangling from the hem.

The accessory was a pair of delicate amethyst earrings.

Sumai glanced at the earrings; the raspberry-colored amethyst looked so clean, it must have come from Zambia in Africa.

Although the price wasn't considered exorbitant even for the wealthy, she, as a jewelry designer, knew that raspberry crystals with this level of transparency and purity were rare.

When she first saw this crystal product, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

The rich and full colors are full of mystery, as if they have absorbed all the essence of heaven and earth.

The amethyst used in these earrings is of exceptional purity and clarity, without a trace of cloudiness or cracks, which further enhances the amethyst's spiritual aura.

She secretly marveled at Gu Tingyu's taste. This wasn't something money could buy.

Gu Tingyu is not the kind of rich second-generation who relies on his family's resources and money to build his wealth.

During the time she spent with him, Su Maiqi discovered that Gu Tingyu was actually very soft-hearted, and he would always lend a helping hand whenever she encountered difficulties.

Although they were a contractual couple, he did these things to make sure they were convincing and left no room for suspicion.

But Su Maiqi could sense that Gu Tingyu wasn't just putting on an act.

He was willing to come to the hospital to see his mother, and he even changed into different styles of clothing, which was very appropriate and thoughtful.

While helping with her mother's funeral arrangements, she also sensed Gu Tingyu's emotions on many occasions. His eyes, body language, and comforting words were all perfectly timed.

This made Su Maiqi feel that Gu Tingyu truly understood her and could empathize with her situation and emotions.

Even Su Maiqi could feel his heartache for her, the pity hidden in his eyes.

She won't indulge in any of those daydreams about a domineering CEO falling in love with me.

She was just a responsible person who kept her promises, and she happened to meet a boss with a soft heart.

This gentleness was enough to make Su Maiqi look at this rich second-generation with new respect. She felt a greater sense of loyalty to him as a friend.

Su Maiqi admired her boss's righteousness, his heart that hadn't been completely corrupted by the "rich and heartless" mentality, and his unique aesthetic sense...

Therefore, she will fulfill her contract and play the role of the "perfect wife".

Su Maiqi is known among her friends for her loyalty and righteousness. No matter what Gu Tingyu's intentions were in asking her to be his "contract wife," she would complete the task to a high standard.

Now, it's not just because of professional ethics, but also because of her gratitude and appreciation for him.

After trying on the clothes, Gu Tingyu called to say that his senior brother, Xiao Mohan, was coming over for dinner that evening.

Xiao Mohan hadn't returned to China for several years. Most of his businesses were overseas, and his business had been developing rapidly in recent years, keeping him busy every day. There was nothing in China that he was concerned about.

He met Gu Tingyu through their master, Xiao Daye. Back then, their master took in three disciples: he was the eldest, Gu Tingyu was the second, and there was also a junior disciple named Haiyang.

He was originally an orphan, adopted by a master of traditional Chinese medicine. If nothing unexpected happens, he will inherit his master's mantle and become a traveling doctor.

But at the age of 17, by chance, he met Xiao Daye, known as the "top assassin of Financial Street". The two hit it off immediately. Following Xiao Daye, he witnessed the ever-changing world of finance. He enjoyed the feeling of being in control, his heart racing, and then having victory in his grasp.

In Xiao Daye's eyes, his excellent mental fortitude and decisiveness made him a natural-born talent in finance. So he took him on as his apprentice.

He followed Xiao Daye for six years, and after his adoptive father passed away, he went abroad to develop his career. He also collaborated on overseas projects with two of his fellow apprentices, earning a considerable amount of money.

This return to China is also due to the fact that my business abroad has reached a certain scale and growth has slowed down, while the domestic economy has been in a period of rapid growth in recent years. I came back to see what opportunities there are.

Our first stop was Yuncheng. Although Yuncheng's development can't compare to Kyoto, it's still one of the top three fastest-growing cities in the country. It's also my junior brother Gu Tingyu's territory.

Gu Tingyu invited him to a gathering of local government and business elites. Xiao Mohan wasn't surprised. He had just returned to the country, and his junior brother was creating an opportunity for him to network.

But Gu Tingyu actually invited him to his home for dinner with his younger brother and sister-in-law? He's actually married!