Accidentally Turned a Tragic Romance Plotline into a Sweet and Pampering One [Transmigration] CHAPTER 8
Chapter 8
Back in the car, Lin Zheng learned from Gu Lin that he needed to attend a gala with him tomorrow night, which was why he’d ordered the suit.
“A charity gala?” Lin Zheng asked.
Gu Lin replied, “Mm.”
Considering his role as Gu Lin’s personal assistant, Lin Zheng thought attending a gala with Gu Lin wasn’t unusual.
But speaking of charity galas, if Gu Lin attended, other influential families would likely be there as well. He wasn’t afraid, but Gu Lin…
He asked Gu Lin, “Are you sure you want to bring me?”
He didn’t think Gu Lin would be stupid enough not to understand his implication.
Gu Lin stopped the car and glanced at him. “Get out.”
Lin Zheng was confused. Then Gu Lin got out, pushed Lin Zheng out, got into the passenger seat, and pointed to the driver’s seat. “Drive.”
Lin Zheng immediately understood. This was Gu Lin exercising his power over his personal assistant.
So attending the gala was also part of his duties.
Fine, understood.
He didn’t have to worry about anything.
The gala was hosted by an influential family, and nearly all the attendees were celebrities. It was held at the city’s most famous five-star hotel, owned by Gu Lin’s family.
The novel described it as a gathering of aristocrats and a revelry of celebrities. Lin Zheng now knew this was no exaggeration.
The first part of the gala was a masked ball. Everyone wore masks. Same-sex marriage was already legal, so many of the attendees brought male or female partners.
Gu Lin arrived late, but he instantly became the center of attention.
Despite the masks, his physique and exceptional aura allowed everyone to recognize the man who had risen through his own efforts in a short time.
However, the man who usually attended alone this year brought a partner, causing whispers in the crowd.
“Who’s the man with CEO Gu?”
“Doesn’t he never bring partners?”
“That person looks familiar.”
“I don’t know, but he must be a prominent young master from some company.”
“He looks like the young master of the Li family who entered the entertainment industry a couple of years ago.”
“I’ve seen them together before. Maybe it is him.”
“No way, if it’s the young master of the Sun family, that would be a better match for CEO Gu.”
These whispers reached Lin Zheng.
Frankly, he was stunned. He thought he was attending as Gu Lin’s assistant, but he was actually attending as Gu Lin’s dance partner.
Since entering, he had been stared at by men and women.
People outside might have thought, Wow, our CEO has finally woken up. People inside were guessing his identity.
Unfortunately, they were disappointed. He wasn’t a rising star in entertainment or a powerful young master.
As soon as Gu Lin entered, people came to offer him drinks.
When they occasionally mentioned Lin Zheng, he smiled politely and stayed by Gu Lin’s side.
Lin Zheng saw a familiar man. The man removed his mask for a moment, revealing his face.
Soon, he saw the man approach them with a drink.
It was… his brother.
Zhao Qi.
Gu Lin was talking to others.
Zhao Qi didn’t approach Gu Lin but walked straight to Lin Zheng, politely asking, “Sir, may I have the honor of a drink with you?”
At the family gathering, Lin Zheng and Zhao Qi sat far apart. Now, he saw that Zhao Qi was quite handsome, but remembering his brother’s past attitude, Lin Zheng still thought he was a dog, even if a handsome one.
No, calling him a dog was insulting to dogs. He was something non-human.
He didn’t want to drink with this non-human.
Just as he was about to refuse, Gu Lin beside him spoke, “Mr. Zhao?”
Zhao Qi turned his attention, and the two began to chat.
Lin Zheng was happy to avoid the non-human, but after a while, Zhao Qi mentioned him, seeming interested.
Zhao Qi looked at him again. “Who is your partner?”
Implying that Gu Lin should introduce him.
Gu Lin glanced at Lin Zheng. “My personal assistant.”
Lin Zheng: “…”
That wasn’t an introduction; it was a rephrasing.
Lin Zheng looked at Gu Lin.
Besides, he knew I was his assistant now? Why didn’t he say so when we entered? Making me get stared at the whole time…
Gu Lin saw Lin Zheng’s resentful eyes and smiled slightly.
Zhao Qi openly showed his surprise. Seeing that Gu Lin wasn’t willing to introduce him, he shifted to other topics.
Although they were high school classmates, they mostly discussed business.
Lin Zheng couldn’t stand it anymore. He whispered something to Gu Lin, who nodded. Lin Zheng left temporarily.
As Zhao Qi heard the voice, he found it familiar.
The venue had several sections; they were in the ballroom area, and the auction area was in another hall.
There were many desserts and fruits. Lin Zheng saw a little girl in a beige princess dress tiptoeing to reach a strawberry tart. Her little hand groped around on the table.
Lin Zheng found her adorable, but then noticed used plates and cutlery on the table. The little hand was about to reach the plates when Lin Zheng quickly stepped forward.
The girl’s hand stopped on a warm hand. She looked up and saw a handsome older brother.
“Big brother?”
Without the girl noticing, Lin Zheng moved the plates to a designated area for used items.
Lin Zheng smiled and got her the strawberry tart.
The little girl smiled sweetly. “Thank you, big brother.”
A young woman in a tight-fitting dress hurried over, hugging the girl anxiously. “Yingying, didn’t I tell you to stay with your brother? Don’t run around alone!”
The girl pointed at Lin Zheng. “There’s a brother here too. He helped Yingying get the strawberry tart, and Yingying is super happy!”
The woman looked at Lin Zheng gratefully. “Thank you so much.”
“You’re welcome. Anyone would have helped,” Lin Zheng smiled. “By the way, your daughter is adorable.”
Hearing the compliment, Yingying left her mother’s embrace, ran to hug Lin Zheng, and looked up at him. “The big brother who got Yingying the strawberry tart is handsome too!”
Hearing her soft voice, Lin Zheng’s heart warmed. He patted her head.
“Big brother, can I marry you when I grow up?” Yingying’s words surprised her mother and Lin Zheng.
Both: “…”
A voice intervened. “I’m afraid not. I’ve already reserved this big brother.”
Lin Zheng looked up and saw Gu Lin, wearing a new mask. The music in the hall became more romantic and gentle. Gu Lin walked to him, making a gentlemanly invitation, “Sir, may I have the honor of dancing with you?”
