The poison in the body needed time to dissipate, and it was only later that an antidote would be required to detoxify.
Gu Xiuyu responded with a smile to Ye Shaoting's concern, "You doubt my ability to handle things?"
Seeing it as the only chance to get close to Ye Ziyu, how could he let the opportunity slip away carelessly?
Ye Shaoting leaned closer to Gu Xiuyu and whispered in his ear, "Less pride. The action has just begun, and there is still much to be done."
Gu Xiuyu glanced at Di Mingjue from the corner of his eye, his playful demeanor gone.
In the distance, Gu Xiukai observed their interaction. Since when had Ye Shaoting become so familiar with him? He began to question their close behavior.
During the latter half of the banquet, Gu Xiuyu paid no attention to anything else happening inside. He stood by the banquet entrance, eagerly awaiting Ye Ziyu's arrival.
By the time the banquet concluded, Ye Ziyu had still not appeared.
"Mr. Gu, thank you for your hospitality tonight!"
"Gu's company is developing so well. When you have good projects, Mr. Gu, you must involve us. Give us a chance to collaborate with Gu's."
The banquet guests surrounded Gu Xiuyu, greeting him and vying for opportunities to cooperate.
Gradually, the noisy hotel lobby quieted down. The banquet guests slowly began to depart.
Ye Shaoting arrived at the hotel entrance and saw Gu Xiuyu looking expectant. Before he could speak, Gu Xiuyu questioned him, "Why didn't she come?"
How did he know!
Shen Lin had personally told him on the phone that Ye Ziyu was on her way to the banquet. But who could have predicted what might happen along the way?
Seeing Gu Xiuyu's flushed face and clear dissatisfaction, Ye Shaoting kindly reminded him, "Adjust your mindset. After all, she might appear before you at any moment."
If he couldn't control his emotions and reveal a flaw, Ye Ziyu's intelligence would see through it at a glance.
As soon as the words fell, Ye Shaoting heard Gu Xiuyu's delighted voice, "She's here."
Ye Ziyu alighted from the taxi and approached them with swift steps.
"Ziyu?" Ye Shaoting expressed surprise. "Why are you here so late? To pick up Mingjue? He and Chen Han left a while ago."
The questions prepared on the way had to be temporarily put aside by Ye Ziyu due to Ye Shaoting's inquiry.
"I'm here to see Mr. Gu."
"Me?"
Gu Xiuyu was startled at first, then filled with joy, seemingly surprised by her words.
Ye Shaoting, on the other hand, looked at Ye Ziyu suspiciously.
"I'll be direct. I want to know the list of beverages Mr. Gu provided tonight," Ye Ziyu stated.
With the beverage list, she could determine if Di Mingjue's body had reacted to the alcohol or if poison had been administered in the drinks themselves.
Gu Xiuyu moved closer to Ye Ziyu, "Did something happen?"
"Oh, right. Assistant Shen just called me, saying you were on your way to the banquet. It was too noisy inside the banquet hall then, so I didn't quite hear what Assistant Shen said," Ye Shaoting confessed.
As Di Mingjue's assistant, Shen Lin had made the call. Ye Ziyu would eventually find out. Revealing it first could reduce suspicion.
Guessing the reason behind Shen Lin's actions, Ye Ziyu didn't dwell on it. She looked up at the hotel ceiling, her gaze falling on the cameras. "Mr. Gu, could you please provide the surveillance footage from the hotel lobby?"
"Ziyu, is something wrong? You can tell me. Perhaps I can help you solve it," Gu Xiuyu said.
Help?
The incident happened at his banquet. He had already been placed among the suspects. How could he possibly seek his help?