Chapter 273 Questioning Sincerity

Wang Yuanling smiled gently. "Mr. Gu, the above is our preliminary development plan. However, for more detailed uses and requirements, we'll have to wait for your team's second in-depth review. Do you have any other questions?"

Gu Zhou's casual demeanor gave people the illusion that he was absent-minded.

However.

The next moment.

The questions he asked were pointed, sharp, and venomous.

In a second, this illusion was overturned.

Especially the way he stares at people intently, waiting for them to speak.

It makes people's heart beat faster and more nervous.

Everyone immediately turned their eyes to Wang Yuanling.

I instinctively felt worried for her.

She responded to every question he asked slowly, concisely and accurately.

Immediately.

Every glance cast towards her was instantly filled with appreciation and admiration.

Gu Zhou's lips seemed to be raised.

His dark eyes were fixed on her concentrated expression as she finished her reply and sat upright, waiting for him to speak.

Gu Zhou glanced at his subordinates with a stern look, "Make arrangements and come up with a detailed plan by next Thursday."

Everyone agreed: "Yes."

Gu Zhou stood up.

Everyone in the seats also stood up and prepared to watch him leave.

But he suddenly raised his dark eyes, looking past the crowd and landing directly on Wang Yuanling's face: "Boss Ling, thank you for coming to my office."

Wang Yuanling's eyes moved slightly, and she quickly responded, "Okay."

She followed behind Gu Zhou.

Staring at his broad shoulders, strong waist and long legs outlined under his loose suit as he walked.

While thinking about his intention in calling her.

While thinking about what happened last night.

Gu Zhou must have seen her doing something dirty.

but……

He wouldn't be so bored as to expose her, right?

She stepped into his office nervously.

"Don't want to sit?"

Gu Zhou's lazy voice pulled her back from her messy thoughts.

She quickly put on her gentle and demure smile and said, "Sit down."

As soon as she sat down.

The secretary came in with tea and snacks.

The dim sum is different from last time, and there are hawthorn bars?

Why are there hawthorn strips here?

Doesn’t Gu Zhou dislike eating?

She stared at the tea in deep confusion.

Gu Zhou said lazily: "Try it."

She raised her eyes in surprise, and thinking of the last time she was treated to a bad meal, she smiled politely: "Thank you, Mr. Gu, I'm not hungry yet. Is there anything else you want to discuss with me?"

Gu Zhou raised his eyebrows: "Why, are you afraid it's poisonous?"

“…”

She forced a smile: "Mr. Gu is joking."

It would be rude not to try.

Gu Zhou fixed his dark eyes on her.

He looked like he was waiting for her to taste it.

Wang Yuanling was suspicious. He pinched the biscuit lightly with his fingertips, held it in one hand, and took a bite.

Her watery eyes paused slightly.

This taste...

She took a second bite, and a third.

Until you finish eating.

She looked up unconsciously.

He bumped into Gu Zhou's dark eyes, which were filled with interest, without warning.

My heart ached.

"I……"

"Try the hawthorn strips again."

Gu Zhou raised his chin and gestured.

Wang Yuanling didn't understand, but respected.

There is no way that hawthorn strips are not delicious.

Gu Zhou watched her eat with gusto, but she also observed his vigilant reaction from time to time.

He pursed his lips and said in a nonchalant voice, "Is it delicious?"

Wang Yuanling said sincerely: "It's delicious."

It's completely different from last time.

But she couldn't help feeling confused: Could it be that Gu Zhou specifically asked her to come to the office to taste the snacks?

Wang Yuanling himself thought this speculation was outrageous.

She quickly discarded this speculation.

Her eyes curved slightly as she probed, "Boss Gu, now that we've already finalized the plan, can we start drafting the contract for our cooperation?"

Gu Zhou tapped the edge of the table with his fingertips and said lazily, "The in-depth plan hasn't been released yet. Isn't Mr. Ling a little anxious?"

Wang Yuanling paused.

It seems he doesn't want to talk about the project...

Are we going to talk about what happened last night?

Wang Yuanling immediately sat up straight with his back stiff.

The look he gave him was filled with wariness and vigilance.

Finally, I saw the little fox take off its gentle mask and reveal its furry tail again.

Gu Zhou pulled his lower lip.

He grabbed the Spade K lighter from the table, licked the cigarette butt with the flame, emitting a scarlet light, and lit the cigarette he was biting.

Then he inhaled and exhaled slowly several times.

When the cigarette is one-third burned.

The swirling smoke and clouds were able to conceal his clear eyes and eyebrows.

Even more unpredictable.

Wang Yuanling clutched the hem of her skirt with her slender fingers and looked at him silently.

She thought she saw through him.

But now.

She found that she didn't see it all.

I thought that since he gave in that day and just agreed to connect the two teams and come up with a deepening plan, it meant that the cooperation was stable.

It seems so now.

Not really.

She was particularly nervous.

It's impossible to tell what he is thinking at this moment.

Gu Zhou held the cigarette between his long, bony fingers.

Seeing her remain silent, she lost her former eloquence and became reserved and cautious in her words and actions.

He was very interested and said casually, "Boss Ling, do you know why I asked you to come here?"

She thought quickly, her eyes brimming with smiles as she said, "Boss Gu must have something important to tell me."

Gu Zhou nodded slightly: "It is indeed an important matter."

He lingered on her face with a teasing look.

Wang Yuanling became increasingly nervous.

But he controlled his expression and didn't reveal it at all.

"I've met Ma J before, and how should I put it? He's a vindictive person."

I heard the word "Ma J".

Wang Yuanling felt a chill in his heart.

He really saw it.

Gu Zhou said nonchalantly, "And once this land is developed, it will have to be approved by him. But last night, you probably offended him, so I was thinking, if I cooperate with you, wouldn't it be risky?"

Wang Yuanling's nervousness came like a tidal wave.

She forced a decent smile and said, "Mr. Gu, I don't quite understand what you mean."

Gu Zhou spoke lazily, emphasizing each word: "It's common sense that there are surveillance cameras at the hotel entrance. Mr. Ling must know that, right?"

Wang Yuanling's watery eyes flickered slightly, and her smile faded a little: "Boss Gu, what do you want to say?"

Gu Zhou bit the cigarette, raised the corner of his lip, and smiled slowly: "It's nothing serious, I just want to be honest with President Ling."

Wang Yuanling frowned slightly.

What do you mean by being honest?

Gu Zhou narrowed his lazy black eyes slightly, and the inquiry that burst out from his narrowed eyes was as piercing as ice.

"If Mr. Ling tells me the real reason for collaborating with me, I can consider not exposing your actions last night."

Wang Yuanling's breath was choked.

A hint of coldness gathered in her watery eyes.

Now she truly realized how cunning and suspicious Gu Zhou was.

So he went from beginning to end.

Still suspicious of her.

I suspect that her approach was deliberate and had bad intentions.

She pondered for a few seconds, then opened her lips slightly: "I..."

But, I haven't had time to say it yet.

He was interrupted lazily by his voice.

"If you're going to bring up that line about me being the perfect partner, forget it."

He stared at her without blinking.

Trying to find flaws in her face.

She just pursed her lower lips.

The raised watery eyes were washed clear and clean by a hint of anger.

Gu Zhou raised his eyebrows slightly.

Next second.

Then she suddenly stood up.

Her watery eyes, filled with displeasure, stared at him coldly, her brows furrowed, obviously angry.

"Mr. Gu, I sincerely want to cooperate with you, but you frequently question my intentions, which makes me very disappointed. In this case, I won't force you. Just pretend I never mentioned the cooperation."

She turned and left, slamming the door.

Leaving behind Gu Zhou with an unpredictable expression.