Chapter 522: Waiting for a Person Whose Return Date Was Unknown (12)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
âYes, Master Gu.â After Xiaowang swiftly replied to Gu Yusheng, he gave Qin Zhiâai a look, motioning her to do as Gu Yusheng had instructed. Then he followed the smiling salesperson to the counter for the purchase.
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As Qin Zhiâai walked up to Gu Yusheng, she took several glances at his handsome face while sitting down opposite him.
He heard her approaching, but he didnât open his eyes.
They were the only two in the lounge area and, even with music softly playing in the background, the atmosphere around them was quiet.
Just when Qin Zhiâai settled into the awkward silence, in an elegant and pleasant voice, Gu Yusheng suddenly said, âIâm sorry for the things that happened today.â
His eyes were closed as he apologized. She shook her head a few times and then added, âNever mind, Master Gu.â
He didnât speak again, as if he were asleep.
Qin Zhiâai didnât speak again either.
Gu Yushengâs phone eventually broke the silence. He frowned a bit while taking out his phone, opened his eyes to read the screen, and answered it.
Not knowing what the person over the phone was saying, Qin Zhiâai heard Gu Yushengâs reply, âThe Majestic Clubhouse? Okay, I see. Iâll meet you there later.â
After hanging up the phone, his eyes fell on Qin Zhiâai.
She looked down but could still see his hand resting on the back of the sofa. She saw that it was extensively bruised, with areas swollen red.
Those injuries? Did Old Master Gu actually hurt him?
Qin Zhiâai bit her lower lip and dared not ask.
He eventually turned away and looked through the glass storefront window at the people going up and down in the elevator.
When Xiaowang returned after paying for the clothing, Gu Yusheng motioned for him to hand the clothes to Qin Zhiâai and for her to go change into them. After Qin Zhiâai returned from the dressing room, Gu Yusheng got up from the sofa and told Xiaowang, âSend Secretary Qin back to work. I still have something to deal with, so Iâm going to leave now.â
Gu Yusheng looked at Qin Zhiâai again and then took out his car key and left.
After the salesperson packed her stained clothes, Xiaowang and Qin Zhiâai left Baisheng together.
On the way back to the company, Qin Zhiâai turned her head sideways and curiously asked Xiaowang, âMaster Gu has an engagement tonight. Why arenât you going with him?â
âNo, itâs not so much an engagement as it is Master Guâs old military pals are coming to Beijing today and heâs entertaining them.â Then Xiaowang sighed as if concerned. âMaster Gu has been in such a foul mood. Iâm sure heâll be drinking tonight, but at least itâs with his brothers. It could do him some good.â
A look of worry flashed across Qin Zhiâaiâs eyes.
No wonder heâs been so cold today. Of course, heâs a man of few words, but today he had almost none.
But it turns out heâs gathering with his old military pals.
Old friends⦠He was so sad the other day just because he had met Qinyang by chanceâ¦
âSecretary Qin, here we are.â Xiaowangâs voice prompted Qin Zhiâai to get out of the car. She grabbed her bag, said âthank you,â and stepped on the curb.
Xiaowang had other things to deal with, so he wasnât going back to his office now. Qin Zhiâai stood and watched him drive away until he was finally out of sight. She then entered the office building.