Chapter 99: Invited to the Gala
After a week of muddling through, Ye Fanxing heard that the production team had returned to Lingcheng, so she rushed to the Ye Fanxing studio to personally deliver the perfume.
This was the first batch of perfume orders, and she needed to deliver it herself. For future orders, her assistant could handle the coordination with the factory.
Inside Ye Fanxing's office, Gu Yining and Ye Fanxing sat across from each other, two cups of coffee placed on the table between them.
The sight of these two beautiful women together was undoubtedly a feast for the eyes.
"Leon, why did you come alone? Where's Han Nian?" Ye Fanxing asked, casually taking a sip of her coffee, her red lips gently touching the rim of the cup.
Her gaze occasionally flicked to Gu Yining's face, observing her expressions closely.
"He's been on a business trip for a week. He's a workaholic and super busy," Gu Yining replied politely.
"Oh?" A glint of surprise crossed Ye Fanxing's eyes.
She had heard that Han Nian's name was confirmed on the guest list for the upcoming gala, and he never missed it each year.
The gala was the grandest and most prestigious event in Lingcheng.
All the elite families, business moguls, political bigwigs, and celebrities from the entertainment industry would be invited.
"This is just how he is. I thought that now that he's married, he might take a break from work and spend some quality time with you. He's just too straightforward; that's why he's been single for so long," Ye Fanxing said, shaking her head with a sigh.
Gu Yining felt like an outsider listening to her words. Ye Fanxing seemed to reveal how well she understood Han Nian at every turn.
"It's fine; I like him just the way he is," Gu Yining smiled, replying effortlessly.
No matter what her relationship with Han Nian was like, as long as they weren't divorced, she couldn't let another woman take advantage of that.
If Ye Fanxing truly liked Han Nian, she would be a significant rival, one not to be underestimated.
"Indeed, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. By the way, Leon, have you heard of the gala?" Ye Fanxing asked, bringing the topic up intentionally.
Gu Yining nodded. "Of course, I've heard of it. It's the most grand and prestigious event held annually in Lingcheng."
The Gu family certainly had the credentials to be invited, but in recent years, her father, Gu Tingyuan, had either taken Chen Huilan or one of his daughters. Since she was considered unattractive, the Gu family never brought her along, saying she didn't have the qualifications to attend such an event.
In the past, Gu Yining didn't mind.
This time, however, she truly wanted to attend the gala.
"Since Han Nian might not make it back in time, and you're both his wife and my friend, why don't I invite you to go? I just happen to have an extra invitation." Ye Fanxing said, pulling an invitation card from her drawer and handing it to Gu Yining.
The exquisite invitation was packaged in a golden envelope.
Gu Yining received the invitation and expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Fanxing."
With the invitation in hand, she wouldn't have to think about how to attend.
"There will be many big names from the perfume industry at the gala. If you want to make a name for yourself in the perfume world, you need to connect with these people. I can introduce you to them tomorrow," Ye Fanxing said, her voice soft and graceful, showing no hint of aggression.
Gu Yining nodded, gradually lowering her guard against Ye Fanxing.
Given that Ye Fanxing and Han Nian had been good friends for so many years without becoming a couple, she likely didn't have any real designs on him.
Perhaps she genuinely wanted to be friends.
"Then go home and prepare well. I'll wait for you at the venue tomorrow."
"Okay."