Chapter 70 Let's give a round of applause to our N God!

Gu Xingnian and Lu Lie were walking side by side...

She was followed by five or six employees in uniform, who were probably Lu's technical backbone.

Today, Gu Xingnian is wearing a well-tailored white business suit with a neat V-neck design that perfectly reveals her delicate collarbone.

Her long hair was simply tied back, giving her a neat and capable look.

Her ears were adorned with small pearl studs, their warm luster complementing her fair skin.

Her makeup was exquisite yet understated, possessing a striking beauty that was both captivating and imposing, yet also exuding the composed aura characteristic of professional women.

She walked steadily, wearing low-heeled shoes, and it seemed her foot injury was almost healed.

The moment Fu Beichen saw her, he almost instinctively went to greet her.

"Star Thoughts!"

His voice was filled with barely suppressed urgency.

Lu Lie stopped, glanced at Fu Beichen, then turned to Gu Xingnian and whispered, "I'll wait for you inside."

After saying that, he led the others inside first.

Only the two of them remained in the passageway.

Gu Xingnian looked up at Fu Beichen. Her beautiful eyes were indifferent, as if covered by a thin layer of ice, revealing no emotion.

Only that sense of alienation, keeping people at arm's length, is so clear that it makes one's heart ache.

Fu Beichen's throat tightened slightly.

"Gu Xingnian, I'm sorry." He spoke, his voice a little hoarse. "That night... I stood you up, and you got hurt. How is your injury?"

Gu Xingnian's gaze was calm and unwavering.

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Fu."

Her voice was cool and deliberately polite, "It's all better now."

That address of "President Fu" was like a needle, pricking Fu Beichen's heart and making him feel numb.

He looked at her indifferent profile, feeling a mix of emotions, and a very uncomfortable feeling.

"After the meeting, could you... come with me somewhere?" he probed.

Gu Xingnian's lips suddenly curled into a very faint smile, as if mocking.

"President Fu."

She looked at him and said, "Given our current relationship, it seems like there's nowhere we need to go together except the Civil Affairs Bureau, right?"

These words were like a knife chilled to the bone, piercing straight into Fu Beichen's heart.

His heart skipped a beat, and his face paled.

“I know you’re still angry,” he quickly explained, his voice urgent. “I just want to…have a good talk with you.”

"What should we talk about?" Gu Xingnian asked back, her tone calm to the point of cruelty. "Should we talk about how busy you are, Mr. Fu, or about how I, Gu Xingnian, am ungrateful?"

She paused for a moment, then continued, "I'm sorry, I'm very busy and don't have time to catch up with President Fu."

"Participating companies, please use the main entrance."

Excuse me.

Every word seemed to be drawing a line between them.

After saying that, she turned to leave, her movements swift and decisive, without the slightest hint of lingering.

Fu Beichen's heart clenched, and without thinking, he took a step forward.

Gu Xingnian extended one index finger and pressed it against his hard chest.

"Fu Beichen, don't come near me." Her tone of disdain was obvious.

Unexpectedly, Fu Beichen grabbed her little finger and pulled her into his arms.

Gu Xingnian's body stiffened instantly, startled.

He enveloped her with a warm, masculine scent, carrying his unique, refreshing aroma.

She struggled for a moment, but couldn't break free, and her anger flared up instantly.

"Fu Beichen!"

Her voice suddenly rose, filled with suppressed anger, "Let go of me! Don't force me to slap you! What kind of occasion is this? If you cause trouble, it won't look good for anyone!"

He curled his lips into a smile, his voice muffled, carrying a hint of sullenness.

"Then go ahead and fan me." He hugged me even tighter.

Gu Xingnian was so angry that she trembled all over and raised her right hand to hit him in the face.

But his wrist was caught precisely in mid-air.

He was very strong, and she couldn't move at all.

“I said,” his voice rang in her ear, carrying an undeniable authority, “I just want to have a calm and peaceful talk with you, that’s all!”

Gu Xingnian felt a lump in her throat. "Fu Beichen, what misconception did I give you that makes you think I can't live without you?"

Fu Beichen casually declared, "I don't like owing people anything, otherwise I feel uncomfortable. I missed dinner the other day, so I have to make up for it tonight."

So that's how it is!

“Don’t worry about it, I don’t mind! Let go!” Her attitude was very firm.

"Unless you promise me you'll keep our appointment tonight."

He tilted his head slightly, flashing a handsome yet slightly roguish smile, but his eyes were fixed on her, carrying a blatant threat.

That shameless attitude of his was absolutely infuriating.

Gu Xingnian's chest heaved with anger.

"Fu Beichen!" she hissed, "Let go of me!"

“I won’t let you go,” he continued to threaten, “unless you agree to my terms.”

"How come I didn't know before?" Gu Xingnian gritted her teeth. "The president of the prestigious Fu Group is actually a scoundrel!"

He chuckled softly, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe, sending a shiver down her spine.

He smelled the faint fragrance emanating from her hair and body; it was a scent he was familiar with.

"You know that."

His voice was captivatingly magnetic, “You’ve always known that.”

"I can be... even more shameless."

"Fu Beichen, my injuries are almost healed. We're even now, so let's not contact each other anymore."

His sultry voice rang out again, "In Haicheng, you can't escape my grasp. Don't even think about hiding from me. The fact that you dare not keep our appointment proves... that you still love me!"

Gu Xingnian: "......"

What kind of twisted logic is this?

Fu Beichen whispered in her ear, "I don't like you having contact with Lu Lie. You'd better move back to your own apartment, or move to my place."

Gu Xingnian stomped heavily on his foot. "Fu Beichen, stop meddling in other people's business and let me go."

Fu Beichen let out a muffled cry of pain and finally released his grip, but there was no anger on his face; he simply looked at her intently.

"Gu Xingnian, what are you afraid of?"

"Fu Beichen, after we finish eating, can we just cut ties completely?" she asked earnestly.

“You can understand it that way; at least from my perspective, the matter is settled.” He answered very seriously.

“Okay,” she paused for a moment, “give me the address, I’ll be there.”

Gu Xingnian didn't want to get entangled with him here, so she glared at him fiercely and spat out two words: "Madman!"

He turned and left.

Fu Beichen stared intently at her retreating figure, then picked up his phone and made a call.

When Fu Beichen returned to the venue, the conference had already begun.

Lu Lie, dressed in a well-tailored suit, walked onto the stage with an air of elegance.

He delivered a warm welcome speech and looked forward to the future of the healthcare industry.

His speech was impeccable and drew continuous applause.

After finishing his speech, Lu Lie showed no intention of leaving the stage; instead, he smiled mysteriously.

"Distinguished guests, I know what you are most looking forward to today."

He raised his voice.

"Next up is the most anticipated part of this summit! Let's give it three times the applause! Now, let's welcome the world-renowned—N God!"

boom!

The entire venue erupted in cheers!

Time seemed to stand still, and everyone present dared not even breathe.

Fu Beichen stopped on the steps, afraid of disturbing N God's appearance.

Everyone instinctively stood up, craning their necks and staring intently at the exit of the stage.

The sound of my heartbeat almost drowned out the background music.

However, the person who stepped out under the spotlight was not the authoritative old man that everyone had imagined.

Instead, it was a little girl...