Chapter 62 The Prey in the Net

"Weiwei! Quick, I've found an incredibly handsome guy..."

Shen Qingqing held a wine glass in one hand and waved excitedly at Lin Wei with the other.

His face showed the excitement of discovering a new continent.

However, when her gaze fell on the booth, her hand froze in mid-air.

Her best friend, Lin Wei, is being... by a tall, handsome man.

He stared intently with an extremely aggressive gaze.

The man's broad shoulders almost completely enveloped Lin Wei.

His profile features sharp, taut lines.

Even from a few steps away, Shen Qingqing could feel the intense pressure emanating from the man.

That gaze was burning, obsessive, and carried a hint of danger.

Chen Qingqing's heart skipped a beat, and she almost dropped her wine glass.

This face...

Isn't that the man who was on a blind date with Li Zhiyao in the room across the street just now?!

In a flash, Chen Qingqing forgot all about the handsome man.

A protective instinct surged through my chest.

Her high heels clicked loudly as she strode forward.

Without hesitation, she stepped between Gu Jingcheng and Lin Wei.

She spread her arms to shield Lin Wei behind her, then looked up and glared angrily at Gu Jingcheng.

"Sir, what are you doing?! In broad daylight... at night!"

What do you want to do to my Weiwei?

Gu Jingcheng frowned, his gaze towards Shen Qingqing carrying a hint of hostility.

Shen swallowed hard; the man's face was frighteningly cold.

"lightly……"

"Weiwei, are you alright? Did he bully you?"

Shen Qingqing nervously looked her up and down.

"fine."

Lin Wei took a deep breath; she couldn't let Chen Qingqing get involved.

To begin explaining.

“Qingqing, we know each other. This is Mr. Gu from Jingcheng Group.”

Shen Qing was taken aback for a moment, then her gaze swept back and forth between the two of them for a few seconds.

His eyes suddenly lit up, gleaming with a gossipy glint.

The atmosphere between the two was subtle, even hinting at something ambiguous.

...Is this merely "understanding"?

A cold and aloof beauty paired with a handsome, cold-faced CEO, Mr. Gu.

They're such a perfect match!

Shen Qingqing instantly conjured up a melodramatic, ten-thousand-word story of forced marriage and a wife-chasing-after-the-death ordeal.

His lips couldn't help but curl upwards.

"Oh~~~ I know you~"

She drawled out her words, her eyes darting suggestively between the two of them.

He wisely took a step back, unable to hide the smile in his eyes.

"Oh dear, well... it seems like my 'super handsome guy' is leaving?"

I'll go check right away! You two keep chatting, I won't disturb you!

After saying that, she winked at Lin Wei and turned to leave.

"Gently!" Lin Wei tried to call out to her to explain, but it was too late.

This heartless woman is already swaying around on the dance floor with several male models and young heartthrobs.

........

Lin Wei raised her eyes slightly and unexpectedly met Gu Jingcheng's clear black and white eyes.

For no apparent reason, my heart started racing.

She then forced herself to remain calm, her voice cool and clear.

"Mr. Gu, I've explained everything clearly. Aren't you leaving?"

"Could it be that Mr. Gu is also interested in male models?"

Gu Jingcheng's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal.

His hands, which were tucked into his trousers, tightened suddenly.

A knowing smile played at the corners of his lips.

Therefore, she has absolutely no connection with Shi Yanzhou.

What other immoral things does he have?

The torment he had endured these past few days had made those vague thoughts in his mind completely clear.

He was completely powerless against the woman in front of him.

Perhaps, the bond between them was already sown three years ago when she smashed his head open.

What ethical principles? What about the relationship between uncle and nephew? None of that matters!

Lin Wei was originally prey, deceived by Gu Xuan.

Nothing happened between them at all!

She belonged completely to him, Gu Jingcheng, alone!

She is his, body and soul, she should belong to him.

He had possessed her, so he should be responsible for her.

Gu Jingcheng looked at her for a few seconds before slowly speaking.

"There has been some progress in Uncle Lin's case recently."

Lin Wei's brow twitched.

"What progress?"

Gu Jingcheng's voice was deep.

"The funds that your father was falsely accused of had all flowed to a shell company overseas."

Although the most crucial chain of evidence has not yet been uncovered,

But this direction is correct. I've already assigned people to follow this line.

We will let you know as soon as we have definite news.

Lin Wei looked at Gu Jingcheng, her eyes slightly brightening.

She knew that Gu Jingcheng had far more resources at his disposal than she did.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome. I told you I would help you."

Gu Jingcheng paused.

"The driver just took Miss Li home. I didn't drive. Mr. Lin, would you mind if I took you home?"

Lin Wei looked at him, the words of refusal rolling on her tongue, unable to be uttered.

He took a deep breath and nodded.

"good."

...

A pink Bentley merged into the traffic.

The car was filled with Gu Jingcheng's fresh scent.

Gu Jingcheng leaned back in the leather passenger seat, turning his head to look at Lin Wei's profile as she focused on driving.

The light flickered on her face, outlining her gentle features.

Gu Jingcheng felt a burning desire.

This feeling of gain and loss got him hooked.

A thought began to grow wildly in my mind.

The vehicle drove into Jiangcheng Yunding Villa and stopped.

"arrive."

Lin Wei's voice was cold and clear.

Gu Jingcheng unbuckled his seatbelt, turned slightly towards her, and spoke in a hoarse voice.

"Why don't you come up and sit for a while?"

"No, Mr. Gu, please get some rest."

Lin Wei refused decisively; the image of him losing control that night still lingered in her mind.

It was so late, so she naturally didn't dare to be alone with him in a room.

Gu Jingcheng stared at her, remaining silent for a few seconds, the air in the carriage seemed to freeze.

Just when Lin Wei thought he was about to get out of the car, he suddenly spoke.

Lin Wei,

"Last time in the car, you said you wanted to marry me... does that still count?"

Lin Wei's grip on the steering wheel tightened suddenly, her knuckles turning white!

My heart suddenly stopped for a beat!

She turned her head sharply, meeting his unfathomable black eyes.

His eyes revealed an almost obsessive seriousness.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Outside the window lies a luxurious and tranquil villa courtyard.

The man's burning gaze was visible through the car window.

Lin Wei's heart pounded wildly.

The image of waiting for Gu Jingcheng for two hours at the Civil Affairs Bureau flashed through my mind.

My heart skipped a beat. How much of what he said now was true?

Lin Wei took a deep breath.

This time, only she can take the lead.

"If Mr. Gu can rescue my father, then I will marry you."

Gu Jingcheng's eyes lit up.

He gave her a deep look, his Adam's apple bobbing.

"Okay, it's a deal."

Immediately, he stepped off the car with long legs.

The cool night breeze caressed his cheeks.

An unprecedented sense of anticipation filled his chest.

Lin Wei started the car, and the pink Bentley sped away.

In the rearview mirror, the tall figure stood still, growing smaller and smaller until it finally disappeared into the night.

Lin Wei's tense nerves relaxed, and her palms, gripping the steering wheel, were soaked with cold sweat.

She did it.

Gu Jingcheng, that powerful, aloof, and noble man...

Ultimately, they became prey in her net.