Chapter 72: With me by my side, I don't need to please anyone.

Jiang Yu's dead heart was revived. This...this display of affection almost killed her!

My friend's girlfriend chased after me from afar, just to show off her. Who understands that feeling? She's a woman who just broke up with her boyfriend! Can't they at least consider her feelings as a heartbroken person?!

Jiang Yu was furious. She poked Shen Zhen's forehead and scolded her with exasperation, "Show-off! Show-off! Show-off! Shen Xiaozhen, how could you do this to me!" She promised to come and keep her company, but after only one day, they were already a couple. How could she bear it!

Gu Yushu brushed Jiang Yu's hand away unhappily, rubbed Shen Zhen's forehead, and said with heartache, "Be gentle, you've made it all red."

Jiang Yu looked at Gu Yushu with a forced smile. Heh, this short-sighted nurse is really lacking in skill!

Shen Zhen took Jiang Yu's arm and said coquettishly, "Little Yu'er, don't be angry! Aren't you supposed to come with me to find Xiao Wan?"

Jiang Yu withdrew her hand, turned her head away haughtily, and said, "Hmph! I'm going back to catch up on my sleep. I'll bring you the documents later!"

After Jiang Yu left, Gu Yushu closed the door with a cold face. Shen Zhen followed behind her with her head down, feeling that Gu Yushu seemed angry...

The atmosphere inside was extremely tense. Chen Zhen stood uneasily to the side, staring at her toes and not daring to speak.

Gu Yushu had his back to her. After a long while, he sighed and said in a deep voice, "Zhenzhen, don't drink anymore when I'm not around, okay?"

Gu Yushu's back view exuded loneliness, her tone filled with helplessness and desolation. Last night, she dared not imagine what would have happened if she hadn't come, or if that woman had been a bad person; she couldn't bear to see her precious child suffer even the slightest harm.

Shen Zhen felt a pang of panic. Biting her lip, she carefully walked to Gu Yushu's side, hooked her little finger around Gu Yushu's finger, and whispered coaxingly, "Ashu, I was wrong... don't be angry with me."

Gu Yushu withdrew her hand, her face darkening as she sat back down on the sofa. She looked up at Shen Zhen, and seeing her cautious, ingratiating manner, a pang of pain shot through her heart. She couldn't bear to see Shen Zhen so humble and ingratiating, and she wouldn't do that to her either.

Shen Zhen was afraid that Yu Shu would think she didn't love herself, afraid that she would abandon her. Yingying's eyes welled up with tears. She turned around and squatted between Yu Shu's legs, carefully reaching out to touch her arm. "Yu Shu, I will never fool around with Xiao Yu'er again."

Gu Yushu felt a slight pang in his chest, and said in a hoarse voice, "Zhenzhen, get up."

Gu Yushu grabbed Shen Zhen's hand and pulled her into his arms with the strength of her hand. He bit her lips hard. "Zhenzhen, you are not allowed to drink anymore when I'm not around. Also, you don't need to be humble and fawn over anyone when you're with me."

Shen Zhen hooked her arm around Gu Yushu's shoulder and sat softly on her lap, her eyes sparkling. "But... I don't think this is trying to please you. I just want to make you happy."

After Shen Zhen finished speaking, she deepened the kiss, tender and lingering. They kissed until her eyes reddened and she could barely breathe before Gu Yushu released her. His fingertips gently massaged the soft flesh of her waist as he softly said, "I was too rough last night, get some rest this morning."

Shen Zhen blushed and buried her face in the crook of her neck in embarrassment. There was really no need to say those words!

Gu Yushu knew she was shy, so he stopped teasing her. "Alright, come with me to a cocktail party tonight, and I'll take you to buy some clothes later."

"So... you came here because you had an event?" Shen Zhen tilted her head, staring at Yu Shu with a charming gaze, her eyes sparkling with captivating light.

A blush crept behind Gu Yushu's ears, a stark contrast to her usual composure. Normally, she wouldn't be invited to such a small event. It was only because Shen Zhen had secretly run away from home that she had informed Chu Pei to replace her with Shen Yushu.

Gu Yushu let out a soft "Mmm" from her throat, a doting smile subtly curving her lips. Her Zhenzhen, it's best not to know too much.

In the afternoon, Jiang Yu sent all the information about the bar staff to Shen Zhen.

Chen Zhen nestled in Gu Yushu's arms, searching one by one, but she still couldn't find the girl she had met yesterday.

"Ah Shu, do you think she could be Xiao Wan?"

Gu Yushu ruffled Shen Zhen's hair and took the tablet from her hand. "Zhenzhen, don't worry. I'll have Chu Pei look for it when we get back. You were drunk last night, so it's normal that you mistook someone for someone else."

Shen Zhen suddenly threw herself into Gu Yushu's arms and gently bit her chin. "Then go back and help me find Xiao Wan. I promise I'll never drink again!"

Gu Yushu patted Shen Zhen's bottom and said, "Go change your clothes quickly. A car will be here to pick us up later."

Shen Zhen nodded and went to the bathroom to change into the black velvet dress that Gu Yushu had prepared for her. Her slender neck was exposed, her eyes were alluring, and she had the charming naivety of a mature young woman.

Shen Zhen touched her cheek, unable to believe that the gentle, serene woman in the mirror, with a smile playing on her lips, was her. It turns out that being loved truly is reflected in every inch of skin and every expression—how wonderful!

Shen Zhen stepped out, lifting her skirt to reveal her beautiful curves. When her eyes met Gu Yushu's, Shen Zhen's breath hitched, her heart pounded wildly, and she stood dumbly at the door, clutching her skirt.

Gu Yushu lowered his head and chuckled softly, exuding an indescribable charm.

Shen Zhen's face flushed slightly, and she muttered, "What are you laughing at! Haven't you ever seen a beautiful woman before?"

Gu Yushu glanced at Shen Zhen from head to toe, his gaze lingering on her hips encased in a long dress. He said flippantly, "Hmm, I've never seen such a beautiful woman. She's got all the curves in the right places."

Shen Zhen felt that her gaze was naked, as if she had been stripped naked. She glared at her fiercely, then walked out with her chin held high.

Gu Yushu chuckled and quickly followed, putting his arm around her slender waist and whispering, "Want to try this on tonight?"

Shen Zhen slapped Gu Yushu's hand away, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the ground. This man was never serious, trying on this and that all the time, until she was completely unable to get out of bed! Even in City C, there was no rest; it was harder than working a manual labor job! Those evil capitalists!

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The car stopped in front of a luxurious hotel. Shen Zhen took Gu Yushu's hand and got out of the car. He rubbed the ring on his hand and pulled Shen Zhen to walk inside.

Shen Zhen tugged at Gu Yushu, "Yushu, should we go in separately?" This isn't City A, after all, and she was afraid that someone might target them with malice, since not everyone can accept homosexuality.

Gu Yushu looked down at the girl who was completely devoted to him. Yesterday's unpleasantness had long since dissipated. He leaned down and kissed the corner of her lips. Her small tongue swept across Chen Zhen's soft lips, the moist touch fleeting.

Shen Zhen stood there stunned. By the time she came to her senses, Gu Yushu had already led her towards the venue.

In the corner, Shen Wan quietly watched the interaction between the two, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. Her sister was no longer the person she used to be in that small village; now she had people who loved and cared for her—how wonderful!