After finishing their meal, the two people went their separate ways home.
The next day, Ye Wan attended a charity gala with Lin Zehan. Lin Zehan specifically took her for a styling session. Ye Wan was already beautiful, but after the styling, she was breathtaking. Her pearl-white evening gown accentuated her slender figure. Her long hair was swept up, with only two strands left framing her cheeks. The stylist had chosen a set of pearl jewelry for her, the lustrous pearls making her appear even more noble and ethereal.
Everyone present was stunned by her beauty and remained lost in admiration for a long time.
Ye Wan felt a little embarrassed by the attention. She could hardly believe she could be so beautiful.
Lin Zehan brought Ye Wan to the charity banquet, and Ye Wan felt a little nervous. It was her first time attending such a high-profile event.
"Don't be nervous, just relax. I'll bring you to more events like this in the future," Lin Zehan said, patting Ye Wan's hand. Thinking of his grandfather's dying wish, his eyes darkened.
The appearance of Lin Zehan and Ye Wan instantly drew many curious gazes. People looked at the girl beside Young Master Lin with a skipped heartbeat.
Some approached to exchange pleasantries and inquire about Ye Wan's identity. Lin Zehan introduced her as his sister.
The news of the Lin family's true and false daughters had also spread. However, the true daughter had never shown her face, and people eventually stopped paying attention. To their surprise, the Lin family's true daughter was so beautiful.
Suddenly, many young men flocked to her, all eager to get acquainted with Ye Wan.
Ye Wan felt a bit nervous but still politely smiled and greeted everyone. Lin Zehan found it a bit overwhelming; these people were too… enthusiastic!
Ye Wan felt her face stiffen from smiling. She suddenly felt a sharp gaze that made her feel as if she had thorns on her back.
She instinctively turned to find the source of the gaze and met Gu Yun Ting's dark, icy, and stern black eyes. He was staring at her, his gaze filled with intense killing intent.
Ye Wan was surprised to see the person she hadn't seen for days at this charity auction. Gu Yun Ting was accompanied by Yan Jia Yi. She coolly averted her gaze, pretending not to see him.
Gu Yun Ting's hands clenched into fists, and a tearing pain erupted in his chest.
Yan Jia Yi looked at Ye Wan, who was surrounded by many young noblemen in the distance, and smiled, "Brother Yun Ting, Sister Ye is truly popular. It seems like all the men here have lost their souls to her."
Gu Yun Ting remained silent. He coldly retracted his gaze and walked forward. What was on his mind was that Lin Zehan was sick for dressing her in such revealing clothes, with so much of her back exposed!
Yan Jia Yi quickly followed Gu Yun Ting. Sensing his displeasure, she stopped talking and obediently stayed by his side.
Lin Zehan finally managed to send everyone away and quickly brought Ye Wan to the resting area. He went to get her some food, saying, "Eat something first. The auction will start in a while, and it'll probably end in about an hour."
Ye Wan nodded. She hadn't eaten anything since coming out and was a bit hungry. She picked up a pastry and put it in her mouth. The pastry was sweet yet not greasy, and tasted very good.
Lin Zehan was called away to be introduced to a client. Before leaving, he instructed Ye Wan to wait for him there. Ye Wan nodded obediently. Only then did he reluctantly leave with his friend.
As soon as Lin Zehan left, someone approached to strike up a conversation with her. Ye Wan smiled awkwardly but politely, and finally excused herself to the restroom, quickly making her escape.