Chapter 31 Not Idle at All
Chen Yan saw that I was stubborn and knew that he couldn't persuade me, so he simply stopped talking.
She left the hospital only after I had vented my emotions.
When I returned to the ward again, I found that there was one more person.
I recognized at a glance that he was my father's former subordinate.
His arrival surprised me a little. After all, my father had been in trouble for so long, and he was the first and only one to come and visit.
After everyone left, my dad motioned for me to sit next to him.
"You should know that guy just now. He used to be Dad's assistant. He said his son Cen Sheng found a new job for Dad. Do you remember him?"
After searching my mind, I shook my head.
"Dad is not convenient right now, and I'm afraid he won't understand over the phone. Please go and ask for the details on your behalf, so that you don't make a fool of yourself later."
I quickly agreed, "Okay."
In the afternoon, when I arrived at the restaurant, Cen Sheng had already arrived.
He was very gentlemanly. When he saw me coming, he immediately stood up and pulled out a chair for me.
After the Gu family fell, even I didn't consider myself a human being. Now seeing him being so polite, I couldn't help but feel moved.
When ordering food, Cen Sheng looked at me and took the initiative to bring up old things.
"Gu Mo, I don't know if you still remember that I once pursued you."
I was a little stunned when I heard that, and replied with an awkward smile, "Really? Maybe it's been too long, I don't seem to remember that."
To be honest, if my father hadn't mentioned him, this person would not have even appeared in my mind.
There were indeed many boys chasing after me in the past.
But I didn't take it seriously.
Cen Sheng seemed to notice that I was a little reserved, so he took the initiative to order a lot of dishes.
"Gu Mo, see if you want to add anything else. This meal is on my table."
How could I dare to take advantage of others? I smiled and returned the menu he handed to the waiter.
"What you ordered is enough. There's no need to add more. It would be a waste."
Seeing that I refused, Cen Sheng didn't say much. He looked at the waiter and said, "Another bottle of Romanee-Conti, the most expensive one."
His eyes fell on me again and he smiled, "Your old favorite."
I was stunned for a few seconds, then I got straight to the point, "Thank you for finding a job for my dad."
Cen Sheng paused for a moment and deliberately changed the subject.
He asked me a lot of questions, but most of them were trivial.
Even though I didn't like it, I still joined in the awkward conversation with him.
However, not long after, Cen Sheng's cell phone suddenly rang.
He said to me apologetically, "Sorry, I have to go out to answer a phone call."
I didn't think much about it and nodded in agreement.
But what I didn’t expect was that after Cen Sheng left, he never came back.
Time is passing by little by little, and I can't help feeling a little flustered.
In the end, I only received a retaliatory text message from Cen Sheng.
[Gu Mo, take your time to eat today's meal. You didn't take me seriously in the first place. Now it's my turn to take revenge.]
When I saw this message, I subconsciously clenched my phone.
I can’t describe the emotion in my heart.
I never thought that there were more people who hated me than just Jiang Yichen, there were also people like Cen Sheng, with whom I had very little contact.
I couldn't help but start reflecting on how much I had gone too far back then, as I had unknowingly angered so many people.
This meal is expensive and I can't afford it at all.
I sat in my seat and kept calling Chen Yan, hoping that she could come over and save me from the dire situation.
But I called several times in a row and it kept showing as powered off.
Do you want to call Jiang Yichen?
I lowered my head and hesitated for a moment, then gave up. It was too embarrassing.
The store manager looked at me closely, kept urging me to pay and wouldn't let me leave.
I didn't dare report this to Gu Bai.
After struggling for a while, I looked up at the store manager and said weakly, "I can't afford this meal, can I use my work to pay off the debt?"
I clearly saw a flash of disdain in the store manager's eyes, and he replied with a cold face, "I can't make the decision on this matter. I have to ask the boss."
I nervously grasped the corner of my clothes, waiting for the boss to come.
About ten minutes later, the boss came over.
What surprised me was that the owner of this store was Liang Xiaorou, who used to play with me.
Savior!
I was about to speak, but suddenly paused.
My mind started to work quickly until I was sure that I had never done anything to offend Liang Xiaorou before. On the contrary, I was nice to her. Just as I was about to ask her if I could owe her the money first, Liang Xiaorou said first, "No money?"
She looked at me strangely, "Then I'll pay off my debt with work."
Liang Xiaorou's expression was filled with a hint of contempt and coldness, "Come with me to a banquet tonight."
I felt a little chill in my heart.
We are no longer people of the same world.
In the evening, I went out according to her instructions.
When I arrived at the banquet, Liang Xiaorou was already waiting outside the door. Seeing that I was a few seconds late, she was a little dissatisfied.
"Why are you so late?"
I lowered my posture and apologized to her softly.
"Sorry, there's a bit of traffic on the road."
Liang Xiaorou looked me up and down, showing her disdain.
"You came to the party dressed like this? You are embarrassing me."
After hearing this, I couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed.
The luxuries that were once within my reach are now a pipe dream for me.
The one I'm wearing is the most presentable piece in my wardrobe.
Seeing that I was silent, Liang Xiaorou waved her hand and said speechlessly, "I'll take you to change clothes."
When I arrived at the lounge, I found that the clothes Liang Xiaorou prepared for me were very cool.
A halter dress with the hem reaching the top of the thighs and the chest slightly lower to reveal what's underneath.
It's more like the style of dancers in nightclubs.
I feel very uncomfortable wearing this dress.
I hesitated for a moment before speaking, "This dress is not suitable."
Liang Xiaorou didn't give me a chance to refuse, and pulled me out, urging me, "There's nothing inappropriate, the banquet is about to start, so don't waste time."
She dragged me directly to the banquet hall.
As soon as I entered the hall, I was looked at strangely by people around me.
The contemptuous looks cut into me like a knife, making my heart ache.
But what made me feel most suffocated was that Jiang Yichen was also here.
Several business tycoons were chatting with him over glasses of wine.
Not wanting to attract his attention, I instinctively wanted to escape.
But Liang Xiaorou just pulled me away.
"Uncle." She first greeted an old man in a familiar manner, then looked at Jiang Yichen, "Mr. Jiang, long time no see."
He even deliberately pushed me towards him.
Jiang Yichen glanced at me from head to toe, his face turned gloomy, and his voice suddenly became colder, "Why are you dressed like this?"
Seeing the subtle atmosphere, the men in front of them quietly left.
Jiang Yichen’s gaze made me feel very uncomfortable. I felt ashamed as if I was stripped naked and standing in front of him.
Liang Xiaorou didn't give me a chance to explain and answered for me directly, "Gu Mo said she wanted to find a boyfriend and asked me to bring her here."
What are you talking about?
Didn’t she ask me to block the drinking for her?
Just as I was about to explain, Jiang Yichen interrupted me, "Gu Mo, I didn't expect you to want to climb the social ladder here."
He moved closer to me, his eyes cold and solemn.
"You're really not idle at all." He exuded a sharp and cold aura.
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