Chapter 179

179 More Beautiful Than Her
The reason why Gu Yuan and the others did not see Gu Man was because she was chatting with Bai Ling and the others outside the balcony.
However, it was mainly Bai Ling who was chatting. She was like a lark who kept talking. However, her voice was pleasant and her words were funny. She often made the others laugh.
Mrs. Zhou gently wiped the corners of her eyes and complained to Xiang Li with a smile, “Your Bai Ling must be saying this to make me laugh. She’s going to ruin my eye makeup.”
Xiang Li smiled and said, “Hurry up and ask her for compensation. She doesn’t have any other skills, but she can always make people happy. I wonder if her little mouth has a motor?”
“Auntie Zhou, don’t blame me. It’s just that you guys laugh easily. Look, Gu Man isn’t like you guys,” Bai Ling replied with a pout.
Mrs. Zhou smiled for a while and was about to answer when she heard someone say, ” I did not see you guys. So you were hiding here.”
Mrs. Zhou turned around and saw that it was Mrs. Zhang. She quickly replied, “It’s too lively inside. Let’s have some peace and quiet here.”
“It’s quiet for you guys. Many people are looking for you inside,” Mrs. Zhang teased with a smile.
Mrs. Zhang saw Gu Man at a glance and asked, “Gu Man, aren’t you going to talk to your sister and congratulate her? Your father was still looking for you just now. He thought you had gone back.”
When Gu Man heard this, she said calmly, “There are a lot of people surrounding her. They don’t need me there.”
“How can you say that? Family’s blessings are the most important. I believe your sister must be waiting for you to go over now.” Mrs. Zhang still persuaded Gu Man.
“Madam Zhang, it’s not easy for Gu Man to come out. Don’t restrain her. Besides, there are indeed many people surrounding Gu Rou now. They’re not in a hurry to congratulate her, right?”
Xiang Li saw Gu Man frown. Combined with what she had heard, she knew that Gu Man and Gu Rou did not have a good relationship, so she helped Gu Man excuse herself.
Mrs. Zhang was surprised to see Xiang Li speaking up for Gu Man. Could it be that Mrs. Bai also knew Gu Man?
But she still said in agreement, “Mrs, Bai is right. I was too anxious. I think Gu Man and the others of the same age can relate to each. Then it’s good for them to talk for a little longer before entering.”
“Or we can go in and take a walk. Let the young people talk about what they want. They won’t feel comfortable if we stay here,” Mrs. Zhou suggested.
“Then let’s go in. The award ceremony is probably coming up soon. You guys can talk first. You can go in and take a look when it’s time for the awards.” After Xiang Li finished speaking, she went in with Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Zhou.
Once they left, only Gu Man, Zhou Ying, Bai Ling, and Huang Jue were left.
After a while, the host’s voice sounded. “Ladies and gentlemen, the finale of our competition tonight is coming. Please move to the stage.”
At the end of the banquet, there was a small stage. At this moment, a Guzheng advertisement was playing on the screen of the stage.
“Everyone, please move to the stage and witness the glorious moment when our outstanding contestants receive the awards. Please cheer for them.” The host’s emotional words immediately brought the atmosphere of the entire banquet to a climax.
When Gu Man and the others heard this, they couldn’t help but walk towards the stage. They finally found a good seat, and the host said, “Let’s welcome the champion of the Han City division, Miss Gu Rou.”
Gu Rou’s appearance caused a commotion. Gu Rou, who was on stage leisurely, was shy and confident.
Bai Ling whispered into Gu Man’s ear, “Your sister isn’t as pretty as you.”
Gu Man smiled bitterly and said, “Thank you.”
“I’m not coaxing you. You two are different types. Gu Rou’s type is like most of the rich ladies in Han City. She’s beautiful, but there’s nothing special about her. Han City doesn’t lack such beauties.” Bai Ling saw that Gu Man didn’t believe her and couldn’t help but explain.
Bai Ling even leaned over and asked Zhou Ying, “Don’t you think so?”
Zhou Ying nodded. “Yes.”
Huang Jue laughed. Zhou Ying and Bai Ling looked over in surprise.
Huang Jue explained, “Your straightforward praise makes my cousin not know what to say.”
Gu Man raised her eyebrows and said, “I’ve already received your compliments. Thank you.”
Bai Ling and Zhou Ying covered their mouths and chuckled.