Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
âIâll take a look.â Tang Wei leaned in closer.
âIt does look familiar, doesnât it? And what a sight! The manâs silhouette is so tall and sturdy; I bet his face is just as handsome. And the woman, petite and slender, dressed so provocatively. Any woman would be captivated by them,â Tang Wei analyzed confidently, as if she were a love expert.
âMr. Gu?â Someone in the crowd exclaimed, as if making a remarkable discovery. âDonât you think this silhouette looks a lot like our Mr. Gu?â
Initially uninterested in gossip, Shu Panâs curiosity was piqued by her colleagueâs comment, especially considering Gu Shaotingâs late return the previous night. It seemed too coincidental. Her hand involuntarily opened the entertainment section of her computerâs web browser.
As Huanzi was a rising star, her news was prominently featured. In the entertainment section, she quickly found the article.
In the photo, a man was holding a womanâs hand, looking intimate.
Though only a silhouette, Shu Pan found it oddly familiar, as she saw it every day now. Even in the dim light, the manâs clothing and hair resembled Gu Shaotingâs.
Shu Pan reassured herself that she couldnât definitively conclude it was Gu
Shaoting based solely on a few photos, especially ones showing only his back. Yet, deep down, she had a nagging feeling it was him, reinforced by the consensus among her colleagues.
No wonder he had evaded the topic when she asked him last night. Did he not want her to know? Did he think she was naive and easily fooled?
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The more Shu Pan thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. Last night, they hadâ¦
She couldnât bring herself to finish the thought.
As everyone seemed convinced it was Mr. Gu, suddenly the chatter ceased, and her colleagues looked at Shu Pan with sympathy.
Because they knew they were now a couple, yet Mr. Gu couldnât resist temptation, secretly meeting with a female celebrity behind Shu Panâs back.
Still, they all understood. After all, for wealthy individuals, a wandering eye was considered normal. A young and attractive female celebrity was good for oneâs image. Who wouldnât like that?
Shu Pan could feel everyoneâs eyes on her, and though she felt deeply disappointed, she pretended to be strong, busying herself with tasks as if nothing was wrong.
In truth, only she knew the bitterness in her heart.
Tang Wei also noticed Shu Panâs distress. She glanced over and said, âUpon closer inspection, it doesnât really look like Mr. Gu after all. There are so many people in the world, and plenty could have similar silhouettes.â
Everyone knew Tang Wei was trying to comfort Shu Pan, so they chimed in,
âYeah, it couldnât possibly be Mr. Gu!â
With that, they dispersed. Tang Wei walked over and gave Shu Panâs shoulder a reassuring pat. âAre you okay? Donât overthink it. Things might not be as you imagine. And it might not even be Mr. Gu.â
âThank you, Tang Wei. Iâm fine,â Shu Pan replied with a faint smile, though it held a hint of resignation.
âGet back to work, youâve got this,â Tang Wei encouraged before returning to her seat. Shu Pan remained lost in thought, wondering if Gu Shaoting would come clean to her when they went home today.
Considering his warmth towards her, he didnât seem like the type to betray her. Or was he simply trying to have the best of both worlds?
The more Shu Pan thought about it, the more tangled her thoughts became.
She wanted to call Gu Shaoting and ask him directly if he was the man in the news report. But she hesitated. What if he admitted it? What would she say then? Would she not be bringing humiliation upon herself?
Throughout the day, Shu Panâs mind remained in turmoil, and even as she clocked out for the day, she still felt out of sorts..