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Old Master Tang, who was sitting at the side, could not help but frown when he heard his granddaughterâs words. âRuge, is it because Mrs. Gu doesnât want you to talk to President Gu?â
Tang Ruge was so anxious that her eyes turned red. She nodded stubbornly. âGrandpa, Xi Xi seems to have misunderstood me. Itâs all my faultâ¦â
Old Master Tang said unhappily, âIf a man has other thoughts, they canât be stopped. The more she shields him, the more useless she seems. Ruge, tell her directly that I want to discuss business with President Gu.â
Tang Ruge nodded, then said gently, âXi Xi, itâs not that I want to look for President Gu. Itâs my grandfather who wants to talk to President Gu about business. You donât know anything about business, so itâs better to let President Gu answer the phone.â
At this moment, the sound of water in the bathroom stopped. The man pushed open the bathroom door, and steam spread out. He was wearing a bathrobe, and the straps were not tied tightly, which revealed his fair and strong chest. âWho is it?â
Qiao Xi raised her eyes to look at him and could not help but gulp. She said unhappily, âTang Ruge wants to discuss business with you.â
âSheâs looking for me to discuss business?â Gu Zheng repeated, seemingly in disbelief. Then, he sneered.
Tang Ruge could not see Gu Zhengâs expression on the other end of the phone, but when she heard his magnetic voice, her cheeks could not help but turn red. She hurriedly said shyly, âPresident Gu, my grandfather is here in Li City. He wants to talk to you about business, but he didnât expect Xi Xi to pick up the call and misunderstand me.
âXi Xi, can you give the phone to President Gu?â
Qiao Xi blinked and looked at Gu Zheng aggrievedly. She said loudly into the phone, âAlright! Then have a good business discussion!â
Tang Ruge heard the manâs breathing, followed by a cold and magnetic voice. âWhatâs the matter?â
When the Tang family heard Gu Zhengâs voice, they instantly smiled. The anger in Tang Rugeâs heart vanished as she said gently, âPresident Gu, Tang Corporation is going to open an entertainment company in Li City. Previously, when Xi Xi picked up the call, she asked me to tell her about the matter. I was afraid that she wouldnât know anything about business, so I insisted on talking to you. Next, Gu Corporation is prepared toââ
âIsnât Tang Corporation on holiday for the new year?â Gu Zheng asked coldly.
Gu Zheng leaned against the chair in the study with a lazy expression as if he was impatient just talking to Tang Ruge.
Tang Ruge was stunned for two seconds and subconsciously said, âWeâre on holiday! Itâs the new year, so, of course, weâre on holiday.â
âIâm on holiday too, so I wonât talk about work today,â Gu Zheng said casually.
Tang Rugeâs expression changed. Coincidentally, Qiao Xiâs voice came from the other end of the phone. âI told Miss Tang that you wouldnât talk about work during the holidays, but she still insisted that you answer the phone. As the president of Gu Corporation, you only have a few days of free time in a year, yet she still came to disturb you!â
Gu Zhengâs tone was indifferent. âMiss Tang, if Tang Corporation wants to collaborate with Gu Corporation, you should contact my secretary first and let him screen the documents before handing them to Song Shiyu. Song Shiyu will only hand them to me after heâs confirmed that the plan is feasible. Only then will I discuss business with the Tang family.â
âPresident Guâ¦â The smile on Tang Rugeâs face froze. How could she not hear the alienation and mockery in Gu Zhengâs tone?
Looking at his granddaughterâs red eyes that were about to cry, Old Master Tang took the phone. âPresident Gu, I want to discuss business with you.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Gu Zheng was stunned when he heard the unfamiliar voice of the old man, but he quickly reacted. This was the old master from the Tang family. He said casually, âSo?â
Qiao Xi: ââ¦â Gu Zhengâs tone was really asking for a beating.
Old Master Tang instantly choked. After a long silence, he cleared his throat and said, âItâs my first time in Li City. Iâd like to ask for your guidance, Old Master Gu. I remember that you and Ruge were childhood playmates. It can be said that weâre fated.
âI heard that there was a misunderstanding between Ruge and Mrs. Gu. I apologize on behalf of this child. I hope Mrs. Gu can be magnanimous and not take issue with her.â
Be magnanimous? Qiao Xi sneered in her heart. If she did not forgive Tang Ruge, then she would be a vile person? Would she be accused of disrespecting her elders as well?
The next second, Gu Zheng said casually, âMrs. Gu is kind-hearted, but Iâm petty. I canât tolerate people who bully her.â
Old Master Tang probably did not expect Gu Zheng to not show him any respect. His breathing became hurried as he suppressed the anger in his heart. After a long time, he said, âTang Corporation has always been investing in antiques. Weâve established an entertainment company now, and itâs a field that Gu Corporation has always been outstanding in. President Gu, I hope you canâ¦â