Anna, despite her beauty, was a regular at family gatherings, and after seeing her for over twenty years, everyone had become accustomed to her beauty. But Gu Lan'an was different. He had grown up secluded at home, never going out or meeting anyone, and no one had laid eyes on him either. As a man, he was unbelievably beautiful, even though he dressed somewhat casually. However, a touch of red on his clothes perfectly complemented his snow-like skin. The moment he appeared, he effortlessly captured everyone's attention. However, most people's gazes were focused on his face, only Zhao Ye was taking note of his attire.

For many years, he had been considered an oddity among the wealthy and prestigious individuals, as he insisted on attending gatherings in casual attire. Enduring criticism and mockery, he had never expected to find someone who shared his approach. Although this person had left a rather unfavorable impression on him, at this moment, their presence was enough to warm his heart. With a faint smile, Zhaoye subtly shook the glass of wine in his hand and drank it all in one gulp. Savoring the sensation, his eyes narrowed slightly. This 1982 vintage "Deep Sea" wine, which he cherished the most, cost as much as his endorsement fee. The extravagance of serving such an expensive wine to guests revealed the capriciousness of the wealthy today, but also betrayed a disregard for the wine's true value. Lost in thought, Zhaoye surveyed his surroundings and noticed that his table was the only one with this bottle of wine.

Is it deliberately placed in the corner to entertain special guests, only to be mistakenly drank by him? Zhao Ye tapped the cup with his fingers in confusion.

In the blink of an eye, Zhao Ye's mind wandered, and Gu Lan'an and Anna had already walked into the living room. The people around them began to engage in conversation once again. Gu Lan'an listened to the discussions beside him about how he and Zhao Ye were dressed inappropriately, and he gave a warning glance at the person who was gossiping. When that person lowered their head, he smirked mischievously and said to Anna, who was clutching her chest and picking up a glass from the table, "Mom, not to criticize, but why did you have to dress so elegantly for your own son's birthday party? Are you here to show off your figure?"

"Huh?" Anna paused for a moment, glanced sideways at Gu Lan'an with a hint of emotion. She was being used as a pawn to help his wife. This son really had a twisted sense of affection. Though she complained in her heart, Anna's face remained extremely cooperative, her smile full and agreeable as she echoed, "Yes, the son is right. I should dress more casually. This is how one should dress comfortably for a family gathering. There's no need to put on a show for outsiders."

The sound of the conversation between Gu Lan'an and Anna was not loud, but it was enough for everyone to hear. Everyone present was clever, and with just one listen, they knew that he was speaking ill of Sang Huai. Besides the two of them, Gu Laodie was also astonished and looked at the people other than Zhao Ye with embarrassed expressions on their faces.

"Cough, cough." Gu Fusheng cleared his throat to ease the tension. Although he couldn't deny that he agreed with what his son and wife said in his heart, he still walked up to Gu Lan'an and accused him, "What nonsense are you spouting, you brat? Of course, you need to dress formally for the gathering to have a sense of occasion. You wouldn't understand since you've never attended one, so don't speak out of turn."

After reprimanding, he smiled at the people around him and said, "This child, Lan An, is straightforward. He says whatever he thinks, and even if he says something wrong, Anna indulges him. Let's not take his words to heart and just enjoy playing happily."

What did I say wrong? My son is absolutely right. A family gathering should look like a family gathering. There shouldn't be so many complicated rules and restrictions." The old man's wife was displeased when he defended their son. She retorted back at him and winked at Gu Lan'an's second uncle, saying, "Right, his second uncle?"

"Yes. Lan An is right. I hate trouble the most, but every time I have to find a suitable suit. It's really frustrating. Originally, attending parties should be a joyful thing, but you've ruined my mood with your actions. From now on, when I come, I'll just wear pajamas. It's comfortable and convenient. When I get tired from playing, I can just go upstairs and sleep." His second uncle responded, his rough voice causing laughter from the people around.