Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Brother Sheng...
The scene of her promiscuous night with Gu Yusheng flashed across Qin Zhiâaiâs mind. She tightened her grip on her purse.
Wu Hao barely finished speaking when the door to the driverâs seat of Gu Yushengâs car opened and Xiaowang stepped out. He greeted Xu Wennuan. âMiss Xu.â He then opened the backseat door and motioned Qin Zhiâai to get inside the car. âSecretary Qin.â
Perhaps due to a guilty conscience, Qin Zhiâai was slightly afraid to face Gu Yusheng but, in the presence of others, she didnât want to reject Xiaowang and raise suspicion. Taking a deep breath, she muttered âsee you laterâ to Xu Wennuan and walked toward Gu Yushengâs car.
Wanting to ride in the passenger seat, Qin Zhiâai acquiesced when Xiaowang had already opened the door to the backseat before she could say anything. As she got in the back, she greeted Gu Yusheng who was sitting next to her. âMaster Gu.â
Gu Yusheng was leaning against the backrest with his eyes closed. Upon hearing her words, his mouth remained shut but he gave a faintly discernible reply without opening his eyes.
Xiaowang quickly got back in the car and stepped on the accelerator to keep with Wu Haoâs car.
Throughout the drive, Gu Yusheng never opened his eyes or said a word. He was as silent as a ghost.
Despite so, Qin Zhiâai remained mildly nervous and it showed in her posture.
Through the rearview mirror, Xiaowang noticed her uneasiness, so half an hour into the drive, he struck up a conversation with her. âSecretary Qin, are you feeling better from your cold?â
âMuch better.â
âItâs easy to catch a cold when winter is this chilled.â
âYup. Two days ago, Secretary Zhang caught a cold, too.â
Xiaowang had no idea who that was, but he continued. âThatâs why we should wear layers in the winter...â
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Qin Zhiâai and Xiaowang continued chatting back and forth and, up to their arrival at the club, Gu Yusheng had not made a single sound.
The car stopped and without turning off the engines, Xiaowang stopped the car but kept the engine running. âMaster Gu, weâve arrived.â
âMm,â Gu Yusheng replied. He gradually opened his eyes but didnât budge.
Xiaowang got out of the car and went to open the door for Qin Zhiâai to get out. When he got to Gu Yushengâs door and opened it for him, Gu Yusheng bent his body and exited the car. Standing beside it, he was tidying his clothes when a gentle and clear voice rang out, âYusheng.â
Qin Zhiâai was just about to walk toward Xu Wennuan when she heard that voice and stopped. After slowly turning her head toward the voice, Liang Doukou, dressed in splendor and accompanied by Zhou Jing, was slowly walking straight to Gu Yusheng.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Gu Yusheng appeared to not have heard Liang Doukouâs voice. His expression remained the same until Liang Doukou was standing directly before him. âMiss Liang,â Xiaowang greeted her respectfully. Gu Yusheng stopped what he was doing, turned abruptly, and called out, âSecretary Qin.â
Qin Zhiâai, already walking away, heard Gu Yusheng call her and stopped in her tracks.
Not waiting for her to walk back to him, Gu Yusheng strode toward her, ditching Liang Doukou behind.
He stopped before Qin Zhiâai with one hand in his pocket and the other adjusting his tie. He slightly lowered his head and said nonchalantly, âAfter the end of todayâs event with the celebrities, Xiaowang will be looking for you, so stay where you are.â