Chapter 59 Sorry, I have plans for tonight.

A sense of loss settled over Gu Jingcheng's deep eyes.

His voice was deep.

"I haven't eaten either, Mr. Lin, let's eat together."

Lin Wei toyed with the fountain pen in her hand, her thin lips slightly parted.

"No need, I'm in the staff cafeteria, you can't come in."

"Okay, let's have dinner together tonight. I'll tell you about your father."

"Mr. Gu, you are very busy. If it's convenient, we can communicate over the phone."

"It's not clear over the phone. I've made a reservation at Xi'an Restaurant tonight and will be waiting for you."

Gu Jingcheng frowned slightly.

She's really cold-hearted.

He felt like he was being led by the nose by Lin Wei.

But I don't want to hang up.

"Sorry, I have plans for tonight."

Lin Wei did indeed have plans for the evening.

When Shen Qingqing heard about her father's situation, she offered her help.

Using the connections he had built in Jiangcheng, he helped her find a partner.

This lawyer, Qin, is known for his ability to "settle" thorny issues.

Lin Wei felt she couldn't put all her eggs in one basket, so she booked a private room at the HSBC Hotel's Chinese restaurant that evening.

Qin Hao is Shen Qingqing's former boss.

With Shen Qingqing, her former subordinate, acting as her introducer, it was naturally much easier for her to meet Qin Hao.

"..."

There was complete silence on the other end of the phone.

The next second,

"Beep...beep...beep..."

A busy signal came through.

Lin Wei put down the phone, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked at the bustling traffic outside.

Sharp eyes.

Whether man or woman, the more difficult the prey to conquer,

The more you want it, the more you desire it...

She doesn't need Gu Jingcheng's true feelings, she only needs the position of Mrs. Gu.

This would allow her to achieve twice the result with half the effort on her path of revenge.

Gu Jingcheng slammed his phone down on the table.

His deep, sculpted face was chilling.

Does she have plans for tonight?

Who are you meeting?

Is she more important than him?

Gu Jingcheng stood up, strode away from the Lin Group with his long legs.

When has he ever been turned away?

In the car, Gu Jingcheng unscrewed the bottle of water and drank more than half of it.

A profound sense of loss filled my chest, a dull and persistent feeling.

He must be completely bewitched by Lin Wei to have so eagerly offered himself up.

They didn't even show their faces.

His eyes suddenly darkened, and he started the car, merging into the traffic of Jiangcheng.

On the other side

The Li Family Villa.

Li Zhiyao stood in front of the huge floor-length mirror,

She was wearing the fourth dress she had chosen.

A champagne-colored strapless floor-length gown accentuated her slender figure.

Li Zhiyao turned to the side, her fingertips brushing along the lines of her waist, her reflection in the mirror showing skin as white as snow.

"Miss, this dress is so beautiful! Mr. Gu, when you see it..."

You'll definitely be unable to take your eyes off it.

Li Zhiyao's cheeks flushed slightly as she twirled in front of the mirror again.

"Really? Aunt Wang?"

Li Zhiyao is a popular young actress in the entertainment industry; she's seen more men than she's ever tasted salt.

But tonight is different; he is Gu Jingcheng.

The head of the Gu family, at the pinnacle of Jiangcheng's social standing, is handsome, aristocratic, and possesses exceptional skills.

He was the object of desire for many socialites and heiresses in Jiangcheng.

This was also the goal that the Li family was striving to achieve through marriage.

Tonight, she can only succeed; she cannot fail.

"Wang Ma, go and get that bottle of mint perfume."

Li Zhiyao has already inquired about it.

Gu Jingcheng has no women around him, but it is rumored that he likes the smell of mint.

Even Lin Wei, the discarded woman from the Lin Group, who was abandoned by Gu Xuan.

It was because she wore mint-scented perfume that Gu Jingcheng treated her differently.

Tonight, she's determined to win.

Li Hongyuan sat on the leather sofa in the living room, holding a magazine in his hand.

As he watched his daughter come downstairs, a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

His youngest daughter is beautiful, well-behaved, and sensible.

No wonder the old master of the Gu family took a liking to him and took the initiative to invite him out.

"Zhiyao, you must make the most of tonight's opportunity."

Gu Jingcheng's attitude will be crucial to the Li family's development in the coming years.

"How many eyes in the entire Jiangcheng are watching Gu Jingcheng's marriage?"

The fact that the Li family was invited by the Gu family is already a victory for them.

The rest is up to you.

Li Zhiyao nodded; she had been in the entertainment industry for many years.

She has a deep understanding of what kind of women men like.

"Dad, don't worry, I know what to do."

She will make the most of tonight.

Even if she only spreads the news of her blind date with Gu Jingcheng...

That's enough.

Li Zhiyao sneered inwardly.

The entertainment industry is a place of fame and fortune where people fawn over the powerful and flatter the weak, and the news is very well-informed.

Once word gets out, those despicable people who rely on their powerful backers to steal her resources will be exposed.

You should think it over carefully.

As long as you get close to Gu Jingcheng

Popularity, buzz, star power... all within easy reach.

Li Zhiyao gripped the hem of her skirt tightly, a glint of light in her eyes.

She wanted to get hold of Gu Jingcheng.

We should also seize the wealth and power behind him.

Gu Jingcheng returned to Jingcheng Group.

I had only been sitting down for less than ten seconds when there was a knock on the office door.

"Enter."

The door was pushed open a crack, and Gu Xuan's face, adorned with a fawning smile, peeked in.

His eyes flickered, and his back was habitually slightly hunched.

"Uncle, you were looking for me?"

Gu Xuan closed the door and stood opposite Gu Jingcheng.

His posture was as respectful as a servant.

Gu Jingcheng raised his eyelids and glanced at Gu Xuan's face.

This despicable mother and son cooperated perfectly.

They tried to coerce and entice Lin Wei into their trap.

Gu Xuan dared not utter a sound.

He felt that his uncle's gaze towards him was a little strange today.

It looked like it wanted to devour people.

"Uncle...I haven't made any mistakes at work lately, have I?"

Under my mother's leadership, the Gu Group has also gotten back on track..

"Yeah?"

Gu Jingcheng looked at him calmly, his eyes filled with amusement.

Gu Xuan's heart tightened, and he bent down even lower.

Could it be that his uncle found out about him embezzling 5 million yuan from the Gu Group?

He gritted his teeth secretly; judging from his uncle's expression, he probably knew.

Jingcheng Group is the largest shareholder of Gu's Group, and my uncle personally reviews the financial statements every month.

This matter cannot be hidden from him.

My heart skipped a beat.

"Uncle, I...I embezzled that 5 million, and I'm trying my best to make up for it."

I'll be able to patch up the hole in less than a month.

"Rest assured, Jingcheng Group will absolutely not be responsible for this expense."

Weiwei is devoted to me; if I beg her, she won't abandon me in my time of need.

The office was deathly silent; the air seemed to freeze.

Gu Xuan trembled slightly.

"Misappropriation of 5 million?"

"Uncle, I..."

Gu Jingcheng stood up, and the powerful pressure made Gu Xuan gasp for breath.

"Gu Xuan, I'll give you one month to fill in the 5 million."

If I find out you borrowed this money from the Lin Group,

I wouldn't mind sending you in!"

Gu Xuan's lips trembled.

"Yes... Uncle, I... understand."

Gu Xuan fled from Gu Jingcheng's office in a panic.

He can't afford to offend his uncle; he's had the worst luck of his life today.

Lin Wei wasn't appeased, and her uncle caught her embezzling 5 million yuan.

We still need to ask my mother for a solution to this.

Gu Jingcheng leaned back in the wide chair.

He loosened his tie in frustration.

Stupid woman, what did you see in Gu Xuan in the first place?

The phone rang in my trouser pocket.

Gu Jingcheng frowned as he answered the call.

"Dad, I will go on the blind date."

Gu Huojun on the other end of the phone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, just remember that. Don't come empty-handed tonight, bring a gift."

“I’ve met the Li family’s child before; he’s well-behaved and sensible.”

"Your sister also had an arranged marriage, and she's living a happy and fulfilling life now."

And then there's Nono, such an adorable nephew.

Jingcheng, I'm doing this all for your own good.

Gu Jingcheng's thoughts had already drifted to that woman.

He didn't listen to a single word his father said.

Lin Wei has plans for tonight?

What gives her the right to make an appointment?

It's not like he has no one to date him!

Does he still have to cling to her like a puppy?

A rebellious streak rose within him, and he subconsciously interrupted Gu Huojun's incessant chatter:

"Dad, is Li Zhiyao prettier than Lin Wei?"

There was an instant silence on the other end of the phone.