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

At 6 p.m., the banquet hall on the top floor of the Emerald Pearl Hotel was already bustling with people.

It was the sixteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, a rare day of fine weather. A bright, clear moon hung in the sky, and even the stars seemed to be more numerous and brighter.

The venue arranged by Shen Qingshuo had the top-floor curtains opened, and the glass was spotless, giving the feeling of being in a wide-open wilderness.

The moon is right overhead, and the stars seem within reach.

The screens inside the four floor-to-ceiling windows are all lowered, displaying images of forests, flowers, and a flowing stream.

The space was filled with soft music, the sounds of flowing water, and birdsong.

The nights in Yuncheng in December were already bitterly cold.

Stepping into this banquet hall, you'll feel as if you've entered a springtime wilderness, an open-air music banquet in a great forest.

The hotel's air purification system was always on, and there was a faint floral scent.

Everything was so pleasant.

The hotel was mostly filled with young men and women, dressed in suits and formal wear, enjoying champagne, red wine, and various delicacies.

Shen Qingge and Ye Qingyu sat in a booth near the door, chatting while casually glancing towards the entrance.

A group of brightly dressed young ladies walked over.

"Oh my, Miss Shen, your brother has such good taste. The venue setup today is absolutely brilliant."

"Qingge, your dress is so beautiful. Only someone with your figure can pull off this fishtail dress."

"Wow, the gemstones on your necklace are so clear and bright, they match this dress so perfectly."

A group of young women surrounded Shen Qingge like stars around the moon. Today was Shen Qingshuo's birthday party, and as his older brother, she was practically a hostess herself.

Given the Shen family's status in Yuncheng, there are quite a few girls eyeing Shen Qingshuo, so they have no choice but to get close to Shen Qingge first.

Normally, Shen Qingge would thoroughly enjoy such moments, but today she couldn't concentrate and kept glancing towards the door.

A sharp-eyed girl noticed Shen Qingge's subtle movements: "Sister Shen, are you waiting for someone? Is Young Master Gu Tingyu coming too?"

The others joined in the teasing: "Yeah, Qingge, when are you and Young Master Gu getting engaged?"

There are indeed rumors in the industry that Gu Qingge and Gu Tingyu are a couple, that their families are related, that they have known each other since childhood, and that they are childhood sweethearts.

Given that the two families were of similar social standing, many people felt they were a perfect match, and their marriage seemed like a natural progression, leading to the spread of rumors.

Shen Qingge was eager for everyone to misunderstand, and she never made a point of explaining. She would just gloss over things, neither admitting nor explaining directly, but saying a few ambiguous words to deepen everyone's misunderstanding.

Anyway, it wasn't something I said myself.

But today is different; Gu Tingyu might bring Su Maiqi along.

If she continues to handle things this way, won't she become a laughing stock?

Just as I was hesitating, I heard someone shout, "Speak of the devil, and he appears! Young Master Gu is here!"

"Hey, who's that girl arm in arm with Young Master Gu?"

"Wow, her dress is so beautiful, it matches the theme of tonight so well, she looks like a forest fairy."

"Oh my god, could she be Gu Shao's girlfriend? They're dressed in matching outfits, and Gu Shao is even wearing a purple tie. His cuffs also have a purple trim."

Shen Qingge felt as if she had been under a spell, unable to move, but her eyes involuntarily turned towards the door.

Gu Tingyu is very tall. Tonight, as usual, he wore a black suit, but unlike before, he added purple elements to his tie and cuffs.

The usual serious and aloof style became more colorful, and the whole person seemed much softer.

The girl next to him was also quite tall, but she only reached his shoulder when standing next to Gu Tingyu.

She was wearing a light purple long dress and purple earrings. What was particularly special was that the hem of the dress was adorned with sparkling diamonds.

She shone brightly, mirroring the stars in the sky.

Her makeup was very light, and her hairstyle was a loose braid hanging low behind her head, giving off a lazy and nonchalant vibe.

His nonchalant demeanor softened Gu Tingyu's serious air.

When the two of them stand together, for some reason, they just seem like a perfect match.

She walked in gracefully, arm in arm with Gu Tingyu, attracting everyone's attention.

The crowd fell silent instantly.

Ocean, with his playboy persona, rushed over and teased, "Young Master Gu, when did you get a girlfriend? You're so low-key."

She winked at Gu Tingyu.

They are certainly very familiar with each other, but outsiders are unaware of their master-disciple relationship, let alone that they are business partners.

In public, he deliberately addressed him as "Young Master Gu," his tone still carrying his usual teasing. However, he genuinely had no idea when his perpetually icy second senior brother had found a girlfriend among the women's volleyball team.

"This is my wife, Su Maqi."

Gu Tingyu's confident introduction caused a stir in the crowd. Gu Tingyu had made a name for himself; no one had ever heard of him having a girlfriend, let alone being married.

Moreover, this Miss Su is a complete stranger; she's not one of the ladies in their circle.

However, she looks outstanding and has a great presence, standing here without any stage fright.

"Young Master Gu really does things quietly, getting married without saying a word. I bet he'll be having a baby next year."

"Congratulations, Mr. Gu! You two are a perfect match."

"Your sister-in-law is so beautiful."

Shen Qingge and Ye Qingyu exchanged a glance; she felt her fingernails were almost digging her hand until it bled.

Why?

Gu Tingyu can only be her man.

How could the man Shen Qingge had her eye on since she was seven years old be taken away by another woman?

Even if it's a risky gamble, she has to go all in today.

The news of Gu Tingyu's marriage was explosive! Su Maiqi was practically the focus of the banquet, and everyone was full of curiosity about her.

Gu Tingyu, who is usually cold and aloof with a serious expression, acted as Su Maiqi's protector throughout the day.

When girls talk about the latest fashion trends and various elements, Su Maiqi can confidently join in the conversation and express her own opinions.

He wasn't like the rumored person, from a poor family and someone who had never seen the world.

Seeing that Gu Tingyu was about to finish the red wine in his glass, Shen Qingge immediately signaled the waiter to bring over the prepared wine.

A glass of red wine, a glass of champagne.

Everyone knows that Haiyang loves champagne, so Gu Tingyu chose red wine without thinking. Haiyang, who was talking eloquently across from him, quickly finished his champagne and picked up another glass.

This was all part of Shen Qingge's calculations.

Watching Gu Tingyu finish the glass of wine, her heart finally settled back into her stomach.

I was surprised to find that my palms were sweating from nervousness.

He took out his phone and saw a message from Ye Qingyu: "Su Maiqi went to the restroom. I'm holding her off here. How's it going on your end?"