freenovelworld Chapter 117 Heart knot
Chapter 117 Heart knot
The morning sunlight streamed through the curtains into the room, filling the air with the warmth of early summer. Lin Chuyue sat before her dressing table, meticulously applying her makeup. Her reflection in the mirror showed a resolute gaze and a calm expression. Yet, a sense of unease lingered in her heart. Lately, every moment had been filled with new choices, and behind each choice lay a knot in her heart that she had once been unable to untie.
Since the annulment of her engagement, she seemed to have escaped Gu Yanchuan's shadow, but she could never completely let go of that past. Especially whenever she came into contact with Li Zhanchuan, she always felt a strange emotion.
Today's banquet marks a significant milestone in her collaboration with Li Zhanchuan. Although she felt somewhat apprehensive, she knew this was a crucial moment in her career and she couldn't let personal emotions cloud her judgment. She decided to suppress her feelings and anxieties and focus on the task at hand.
After finishing her makeup, she put on the deep blue evening gown, looking elegant and poised. She looked even more confident in the mirror, a strong determination radiating from her eyes. She walked to the table, checked the time on her phone, and then dialed Li Zhanchuan's number.
"Mr. Li, I'm ready. When do we depart?" Her voice was calm and composed.
A deep voice came from the other end of the phone: "Good, I'll pick you up in five minutes." His words were concise, carrying a calm that left no room for refusal.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, stood up, and walked towards the door. She knew that tonight's banquet was not just an ordinary social gathering; its complexity and challenges meant she would face more choices. Li Zhanchuan's calmness and decisiveness had also made her unconsciously place more dependence on him.
Unlike Lin Chuyue's decisiveness, Gu Yanchuan's mood was exceptionally heavy. He sat in his spacious office, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk, his gaze unfocused. Since breaking off his engagement with Lin Chuyue, his life seemed to have fallen into an unprecedented state of confusion.
His feelings for Luo Yurou grew increasingly complex; each time he saw her, he felt an inexplicable surge of impulse and unease. Meanwhile, Lin Chuyue's calmness and resolve subtly touched a corner of his heart. The simple pre-wedding relationship they once shared had been quietly altered after the engagement was dissolved. He began to realize that he wasn't so quick to let her go anymore.
However, the banquet tonight also made him somewhat restless. Although he and Lin Chuyue were no longer engaged, their relationship remained close. The unease he felt towards the possibility of a reunion tonight grew stronger.
The secretary knocked and entered: "Mr. Gu, Miss Luo has arrived."
Gu Yanchuan frowned slightly and put down the documents in his hand: "Please let her in."
Luo Yurou walked into the office, dressed in a simple business suit, a gentle smile on her face. Seeing that Gu Yanchuan seemed unhappy, she tentatively asked, "Yanchuan, there's an important banquet tonight, you'll definitely be there, right?"
Gu Yanchuan didn't answer immediately, his eyes darkening slightly: "I will go."
Luo Yurou sat down gently opposite him, quietly looking at him. "Do you think there will be any unexpected changes at tonight's banquet?"
Gu Yanchuan was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "We can't let our guard down. The situation tonight will be very complicated." He paused, his gaze becoming deep, "Do you understand what I mean?"
Luo Yurou paused for a moment, but then nodded, a strange light in her eyes. "I understand." She smiled and gently put down her bag. "I know that tonight's banquet is an opportunity for you."
Gu Yanchuan gazed at her, seemingly wanting to say something, but ultimately remained silent. Tonight's banquet was not merely a business gathering; it could also be a turning point in some people's destinies. The unease in his heart lingered.
The banquet finally arrived. The hotel was brightly lit, and the air was filled with the scent of champagne and perfume. Lin Chuyue and Li Zhanchuan attended together, creating an elegant and solemn atmosphere. As soon as they entered the banquet hall, they attracted the attention of many people.
"Ms. Lin, you look absolutely radiant today." A business executive approached her, his eyes filled with admiration.
Lin Chuyue smiled slightly and politely replied, "Thank you." She walked into the banquet hall side by side with Li Zhanchuan, her demeanor composed and calm.
Just then, Gu Yanchuan led Luo Yurou into the hall. His gaze involuntarily swept across the crowd, finally settling on Lin Chuyue. She wore that deep blue evening gown, standing among the crowd like a dazzling pearl. Gu Yanchuan's feelings instantly became complex; a surge of emotion seemed to quietly well up within him.
Luo Yurou noticed Gu Yanchuan's gaze and followed it to look at Lin Chuyue. Her eyes darkened slightly, and a faint smile appeared on her lips: "Yanchuan, Miss Lin is indeed as outstanding as the rumors say."
Gu Yanchuan turned to look at her and smiled faintly, "Yes." But there seemed to be some indescribable emotion in his tone.
Lin Chuyue noticed the interaction between Gu Yanchuan's gaze and Luo Yurou's, and her heart skipped a beat. She neither avoided nor dodged the conversation, but instead chose to continue talking to Li Zhanchuan. She knew that tonight's events might change the relationships between certain people.
The banquet continued, but Lin Chuyue's mind was elsewhere. She had decided that no matter what the situation was tonight, she would live for herself and make her own choices.
Everything that follows will ultimately be in her own hands.