It seemed as if she was unwilling to do so, making people sick.

It seemed as if he was trying to humiliate her even more, causing her pain and embarrassment in public.

Suddenly, someone gasped.

"Young Mistress Shang is here."

The lively banquet had quietened down somewhat, and the guests who had been conversing had all turned around to curiously watch this pitiful Young Mistress Shang.

Many people scoffed quietly - how could she still dare to come to the same event as her husband and his lover, didn’t she find it humiliating? And her husband, he was allowing his lover to play the hostess, obviously intending to shame her.

Ye Lu really didn’t want to come, but as the Executive Director, she had to attend such an important banquet.

In the face of the varying sympathy or mockery from those around her, she seemed cool and undisturbed, as if she saw nothing.

After greeting a few important executives, she found a seat for herself, sat down, and ignored the onlookers’ glances.

In the meantime, Yuan Jiayin, the queen bee of the gathering, was even more delighted to witness Ye Lu being ostracized. She was actively pulling Shang Jingchen around to meet the guests, her vibrant presence overshining everyone else.

The guests of the gathering couldn’t help but feel even more sorry for Ye Lu. Crown Prince Shang didn’t even bother to glance at her.

"Brother Gu, welcome. I am sorry for my rudeness at the last wedding ceremony, I hope you don’t mind." Shang Jingchen was oblivious to the recent events. Since the Gu Clan and the Shang Family are important partners, he was very cordial to Gu Yan.

Gu Yan was indifferent. "I don’t mind."

This is my actual lover, Yuan Jiayin, you saw her last time." Shang Jingchen introduced Yuan Jiayin.

Yuan Jiayin quickly extends her sweet smiling hand. This is the eldest son of the Gu Group, reportedly a formidable figure. If she could entice him and use her charm to manipulate him for her own purposes, her chips would increase greatly.

However, Gu Yan did not extend his hand. Yuan Jiayin was taken aback, holding her hand in mid-air, somewhat embarrassed.

"I have other matters to attend to, excuse me." Gu Yan didn’t even spare her a glance as he turned around and left.

Yuan Jiayin was the center of attention tonight. This public embarrassment made her face alternate between red and white. Shang Jingchen was also somewhat unhappy. What did Gu Yan mean by showing such disdain for his beloved?

If it weren’t for their partnership, he would have downright lost his temper.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, the dance party has begun."

As the music from the orchestra rang out, a passionate tango began to play.

"Jingchen, let’s open the dance floor with this tango." Yuan Jiayin really wanted to show off her dance skills in public. The tango, being the most sensual and captivating dance, would most definitely steal the show and give her a chance to shine.

She planned to completely outshine Ye Lu, making the woman completely dull, and make her own charm stand out in stark contrast to this woman’s misery.

However, Shang Jingchen declined: "You’re pregnant now. It’s inappropriate for you to dance such an intense dance. We’ll dance the waltz later."

Yuan Jiayin was frustrated, that’s right, she was still pretending to be pregnant. So she could only swallow her intentions and couldn’t make Jingchen suspect her.

She turned her head and saw Ye Lu sitting on a sofa next to the banquet. Nobody invited her to dance. Yuan Jiayin felt slightly relieved. Who would invite this rejected wife to dance? They wouldn’t want to lose face.

Shang Jingchen turned to Gu Yan: "Brother Gu, would you please lead the opening dance and choose a lady?"

Since the Gu clan is the Shang family’s biggest partner, if Shang Jingchen didn’t dance, naturally Gu Yan would lead the opening.

Everyone couldn’t help but became curious. Gu Yan didn’t bring a dance partner, so who would be so lucky to be his partner in the opening dance?

Ye Lu sat quietly, staring down at the stock market graphs on her phone, her head spinning. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Suddenly, she noticed the murmuring around her had become somewhat strange. Out of curiosity, she looked up, only to go pale when she saw Gu Yan walking towards her with a cold expression.

The guests around them watched in surprise and bafflement.

No one could have foreseen that the disregarded Young Mistress Shang would be chosen by the successor of the Gu Clan as his dancing partner for the opening dance.

"Dance with me!"