Chapter 60 Very Well-behaved

The next second, Gu Huojun's roar came through the receiver.

"Gu Jingcheng! What did you just say?! Say it again!"

Gu Jingcheng frowned, realizing what he had said.

She pursed her lips, not responding immediately.

"What on earth are you thinking? How could you compare her to the daughter of the Li family?"

Don't you have any moral compass or basic ethics?!

Ethical principles and moral norms? Gu Jingcheng's eyes darkened.

"Dad, Lin Wei and Gu Xuan have no relationship whatsoever, so what ethical or moral basis is this?"

"No matter what, she was once engaged to your nephew."

Gu Huojun paused for a few seconds, his tone icy.

"I don't care what you think of her, don't come with a sour face on your blind date tonight."

"knew."

Gu Jingcheng responded calmly, without waiting for his father to say anything more.

He hung up the phone and tossed it onto the large desk.

It made a dull sound.

Is Li Zhiyao well-behaved and sensible?

He's not looking for a pet.

Why should someone be obedient and sensible?

He still prefers women who are a little stubborn.

...

7:00 PM

HSBC Hotel, Yunting Private Room

The lighting is soft and the environment is elegant.

Lin Wei and Shen Qingqing arrived early.

This matter concerning my father is not simple.

Although a subtle "cooperation" agreement has been reached with Gu Jingcheng for the time being,

But Gu Jingcheng was a deep and unpredictable man, and the memory of being left standing in the Civil Affairs Bureau for two hours was still fresh in my mind.

She couldn't put all her eggs in one basket with him.

We need to be prepared for both possibilities.

"Weiwei, I've already ordered a few of Qin Lu's signature dishes according to his preferences, so there shouldn't be any problem."

Lin Wei nodded, took the menu, and handed it to the waiter.

The waiter pushed open the door and went out, just as the door to the private room across the hall opened.

A high-pitched woman's voice came from behind.

"Are you blind?"

Do you know how much this dress cost?

Limited edition worldwide! And now you've ruined it! You couldn't afford to pay for it with a year's salary!

"I'm sorry, Miss Li, I'm so sorry..."

"Will an apology do any good? Will an apology make my skirt look new again?"

She can't even hold a cup properly, which ruined my blind date.

Can you bear this responsibility?

What bad luck!

Lin Wei and Shen Qingqing exchanged a glance. Shen Qingqing pouted and lowered her voice.

"Who is it, making such a grand entrance?"

Lin Wei didn't speak, but that voice... sounded somewhat familiar.

She frowned slightly.

Several waiters hurriedly came out of the private room.

The slender woman carried her dress, stained with a few drops of red wine, toward the restroom.

Lin Wei glanced at it casually.

Li Zhiyao.

A popular young actress in the entertainment industry once accused Shi Nuan of plagiarizing her original song.

The truth was distorted, leading to Shi Nuan being universally condemned online.

Fortunately, Shi Nuan later published the manuscript, which turned the situation around.

Later, when Li Zhiyao couldn't make it in the singing world, she switched to acting.

She's become a popular young actress in recent years.

Shen Qingqing leaned closer to Lin Wei, her face full of gossip.

"Isn't this that popular young actress? She's so arrogant in private!"

She looks like a pretty, innocent-looking girl.

"Weiwei, do celebrities go on blind dates too?"

Who is she going on a blind date with?

Lin Wei took a sip of water, her expression indifferent.

"How could we possibly know anything about what's going on in the entertainment industry?"

Lin Wei didn't care who Li Zhiyao went on a blind date with; what she couldn't let go of right now was...

It's about my father's case.

The door to Yunting's private room was pushed open.

A man dressed in a dark gray suit, with a calm and refined demeanor, walked in.

His face was upright, his eyes sharp, and he had a shrewd look in them.

She looks to be around 30 years old.

Lin Wei was somewhat surprised that the lawyer with connections and influence in Jiangcheng was actually a young man.

She thought that he should at least be the same age as her father.

"Sorry, I encountered some unexpected circumstances on the way and was delayed."

Qin Hao's gaze quickly swept over the two people in the private room, lingering on Lin Wei for a moment.

With a professional eye.

No wonder Jingcheng specifically instructed him to investigate Lin Wei's father's case.

He and Gu Jingcheng were classmates, and he knew Gu Jingcheng's preferences to some extent.

Lin Wei's type, from appearance to temperament,

They all fit Gu Jingcheng's aesthetic...

"Qin Lu, you're too kind. We just arrived recently."

Lin Wei's voice pulled Qin Hao back to reality.

The three of them took their seats.

Lin Wei instructed the waiter to serve appetizers first, so they could eat and chat at the same time.

The dinner party was halfway through.

Lin Wei didn't exchange many pleasantries; she knew that lawyers' time was very valuable.

He gave a general account of his father's situation.

Qin Hao listened.

He hesitated, wondering whether he should tell Lin Wei about the matter that Gu Jingcheng had entrusted to him.

But on second thought, perhaps Gu Jingcheng had his own plans.

It seems inappropriate for him to bring this up so abruptly...

-

Meanwhile, Lanting Private Room

"Jingcheng, go inside."

Gu Jingcheng and Gu Huojun entered the private room.

"Uncle Gu! Jingcheng! You've arrived!"

Li Zhiyao immediately stood up to greet him, her gaze falling on Gu Jingcheng, a hint of shyness flashing across her face.

Gu Jingcheng's gaze swept coldly across Li Zhiyao's face, his expression indifferent.

He walked straight to the seat next to the head of the table and sat down in silence.

Li Zhiyao's smile froze for a moment, and a hint of embarrassment and displeasure flashed across her eyes.

She took small steps to sit down next to Gu Jingcheng, her voice carrying a hint of coquettishness.

"Jingcheng, you must be tired from the journey."

Seeing this, Li Hongyuan quickly smiled and tried to smooth things over.

"Chairman Gu, President Gu, please have a seat! Zhiyao was overjoyed to know you were coming."

Preparations began in the afternoon.

As he greeted them, he secretly gave his daughter a wink.

Gu Huojun sat down in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over Gu Jingcheng's face, which was as cold as ice.

He suppressed his anger.

"Mr. Li, you're too kind. There was some traffic on the way, so I'm a little late. Please forgive me."

With most of the dishes served, Li Zhiyao took the initiative to pick up the serving chopsticks, picked up a piece of pastry, and placed it on the plate in front of Gu Jingcheng.

A soft voice said, "Jingcheng, try this, it's HSBC's signature dish..."

"I'll do it myself."

Li Zhiyao was slightly embarrassed, gripping her chopsticks tightly until her knuckles turned white.

Gu Jingcheng was more difficult to deal with than she had imagined.

Gu Huojun saw all of this, cleared his throat, and looked at Li Hongyuan.

"Chairman Li, I liked Zhiyao at first sight."

She's well-behaved, sensible, beautiful, and generous. The two young people should get to know each other better.

"Mr. Gu, you flatter me. Zhiyao still has a lot to learn."

Li Hongyuan couldn't hide the smugness on his face.

It seems that Grandpa Gu is very satisfied with his daughter.

-

Lin Wei and Qin Hao finished their conversation, and the dinner ended. The three of them walked out of the private room.

Lin Wei extended her hand.

"Attorney Qin, I'm entrusting my father's matter to you."

Qin Hao also reached out and gently shook her hand.

"Ms. Lin, you're too kind. It's my duty. I'll get back to you as soon as possible."

At the same time, the door to the opposite compartment was pulled open from the inside.

The first to come out were Li Zhiyao and Li Hongyuan.

Li Hongyuan stepped aside to make way for him, grinning from ear to ear.

"Chairman Gu is right, these two children should get to know each other better."

"Yes, that's right."

Gu Huojun responded.

Gu Jingcheng followed his father out, his attitude indifferent.

Wearing a bespoke black shirt and trousers, with a jacket casually draped over his elbows,

With deep, three-dimensional facial features, he exudes a natural aura of authority.

The corridor suddenly felt a bit cramped with a few more people.

Gu Jingcheng's gaze inadvertently swept across the doorway of the private room diagonally opposite.

The woman wore a light blue dress that perfectly hugged her waist and hips.

Her slender, fair hand was held in the hand of the man beside her, a gentle smile on his face.

There was absolutely no resistance.

Very well-behaved.

Gu Jingcheng's gaze suddenly darkened.

Is this what she meant by having a date that night?