Ye Wan thought she had nothing else to do, so she agreed. She asked, "Can I bring a friend?"
"If you want to bring someone, then bring them," Gu Yun Ting agreed without hesitation.
Ye Wan was overjoyed. In the evening, Gu Yun Ting again pulled Ye Wan to exercise. Ye Wan was a bit reluctant; after all, they had been at it for so long yesterday, and her waist was already sore.
But seeing that he seemed to be in a bad mood, she didn't refuse. Watching the man’s vigorous energy, she truly wondered how strong his kidneys were!
The next day at noon, Ye Wan called Jiang Yan, asking if she wanted to attend Gu Shi's annual party together. Gu Yun Ting had told her that everyone who attended could enter the lucky draw, with the grand prize being an apartment.
Even though the chances of winning were slim, what if she did win?
Jiang Yan agreed to go immediately upon hearing about the chance to win houses and cars. The milk tea shop had already closed for business and would be shut for five days, so she had nothing to do these days.
Jiang Mi had originally wanted to invite Ye Wan and Jiang Yan out for a meal, intending to treat them. Upon hearing about attending a banquet with a chance to win houses and cars, she immediately said she also wanted to go to the banquet.
After the three girls made their arrangements, they finally decided to meet first at the apartment Ye Wan had rented for her younger brother, and then go to the party together.
Since they were attending a formal party with a lucky draw for apartments, all three girls brought their formal dresses. Ye Wan’s dress was conservative, a pearl-white qipao. Although Jiang Yan's family had fallen on hard times, her family was in the business of clothing and wedding dresses, so she had an abundance of formal wear. In the end, she chose a champagne-colored off-the-shoulder long dress. Jiang Mi also wore a dress, which she said she bought quite cheaply and sometimes needed for work. However, this inexpensive dress was worn by her with such grace that it looked like haute couture.
All three girls were exceptionally beautiful, with excellent figures, natural mannequins who looked good in anything.
Jin Lan called Ye Wan just as the three girls were heading downstairs.
Jin Lan had been casually looking at his phone when he looked up and saw the three girls walking out. His eyes fixed on Jiang Yan. All three were wearing down jackets to ward off the cold, but Jiang Yan had clearly put on makeup, making her look different from her usual bare-faced appearance.
Jin Lan’s eyes could no longer see anyone else; only that maiden, as fresh as a dewdrop, was in his sight. It wasn't until Ye Wan opened the car door and got in that he cursed under his breath. He felt like he was possessed, wondering why he was so infatuated with one girl.
Jin Lan had changed cars today to pick up Ye Wan. It was a car with a rear bench seat, offering ample space. Jiang Yan hadn't expected it to be him driving. After getting into the car, Jiang Yan's expression stiffened when she saw Jin Lan. She had been chattering excitedly before getting in, but after entering the car, she immediately fell silent, sitting obediently and not uttering a word.
Because of her unusual behavior, Jiang Mi and Ye Wan both looked at her curiously. Jiang Yan said, "I'm a bit thirsty from talking too much. I want some water."
As soon as she finished speaking, a bottle of water was handed over from the front. Jiang Yan awkwardly accepted it and said, "Th-thank you."
Gu Shi's year-end banquet was held at the city's largest hotel. Jin Lan drove the car to the entrance, handed the car over to the doorman, and then led the three inside.
Upon entering, everyone received a wristband with a number on it. This number was their lucky draw code for the day, and all three wore them on their hands.
Gu Shi's year-end banquet could be described as the most grand event of the year in Jing City. Almost all the prominent figures in Jing City attended, with some going to great lengths just to obtain an invitation.