After dumping the poor tycoon, 06
The Qi family's crisis had already spread within the industry, so Qi Dong's attitude this time was inevitably more humble.
He chatted with acquaintances ahead, and didn't forget to introduce his daughter.
Qi An'an would only look up and greet him with a smile when she heard him call her name.
In fact, she had already caught the attention of many people the moment she entered the banquet hall.
After all, she appeared in a wheelchair, looking frail and docile.
But her looks and temperament were so stunning that they were unforgettable at first glance.
Her almond-shaped eyes were sparkling, and her snow-white skin was like a winter snowflake, as if it would melt at the slightest touch, so delicate that it was impossible to touch.
The light blue dress was elegant and pure, and the hazy, fragile feeling she exuded easily aroused a man's destructive desires.
Upon hearing that she was Qi Dong's daughter, everyone suddenly remembered that she had indeed made an appearance a few years ago.
Girls back then were like dazzling fireworks, breathtakingly beautiful, and no one could hold onto them.
But I heard that she fell in love with a boy and chased after him everywhere, causing quite a stir. Later, it seems she even became a vegetable.
It seems that it has recovered...
“I vaguely remember her; I’ve seen her a few times before. I didn’t expect she was still alive.”
"Yes, but she looks so weak, why did she come to the party?"
Is she lame?
"But she's very pretty."
"What's the use of being pretty? Guess which family the Qi family is going to marry into?"
"Seriously? The person just woke up and they're already arranging a marriage?"
"She also has a younger brother; she can't possibly be the one to inherit the family business."
...
Qi An'an couldn't hear the gossip, but she could feel the gazes fixed on her.
He scrutinized her freely, as if assessing her worth.
This is probably why her father brought her here; he likely wanted to find her a marriage partner who could bring benefits to the Qi Group.
Little Black lay on her head and said lazily, "I never thought your dad was this kind of person."
Qi An'an: "..."
What could she say? After all, Qi Dong was a businessman, and naturally, he valued profit more.
Xiao Hei, knowing her feelings, asked in surprise, "You're not only not sad, but you understand him?"
Qi An'an: "...Or what?"
He added, "You are a system, so it's normal that you don't understand human thinking and logic."
Xiao Hei remained silent.
is that so?
Qi An'an's stomach rumbled; she was so hungry she felt dizzy.
She whispered to Qi Dong, "Dad, I want to eat something."
Qi Dong nodded. "Go ahead."
Luna wanted to push Qi An'an aside, but when she heard her say, "Sister Luna, I'll go over by myself."
"good."
From the beginning, Qi An'an's reaction was very calm, and Luna even felt that she couldn't understand her.
She should know why President Qi brought her here, right?
She just accepted it so readily?
Luna only turned back to Qi Dong's side when she saw the person in the wheelchair pick up a piece of pastry.
Qi An'an had only taken one bite when Xiao Hei suddenly jumped up and excitedly spun around on her head.
"They're here!!"
Qi An'an also turned her wheelchair to look over, and unexpectedly met Gu Shi's dark eyes.
However, he only glanced at her casually and did not seem to see her.
Beside Gu Shi was a blonde, blue-eyed beauty, presumably his female companion.
There were so many people rushing over there that his figure was quickly swallowed up.
There are too many people around, so even if she saw Gu Shi, she wouldn't feel comfortable going over to talk to him.
After going abroad, Gu Shi founded SA Capital with his unique vision and ruthless style. Two years ago, he began to establish a presence in multiple cities across China.
According to the storyline provided by the system, he returned to China a year later and became a rising star in Fuzhou.
Now that he has returned to China a year earlier, his status seems to remain unchanged.
This party might very well have been organized by these upper-class families in Rongcheng in order to get closer to and understand him.
Qi An'an suddenly said to Xiao Hei, "My dad brought me here to try and save the Qi Group. Should I be humble and let him humiliate me in front of Gu Shi? That way, he'll feel better, right?"
Little Black cheered, "Great idea!"
One person, one rule, and he was instantly energized, like he'd been injected with adrenaline.
——
"I'm going to talk to President Song for a while. Tina, you stay with President Gu. Oh, and don't let him drink."
In the crowd, Jiang Ming gave his instructions like an old father before leaving.
He was Gu Shi's partner, and he was always the one who took the lead in public appearances, so most people at the party only knew him but didn't know much about Gu Shi.
Jiang Ming did intend to show Gu Shi around, but the man had a sour face, which really affected the company's image, so he had to give up the idea.
Gu Shi casually glanced across the entire room.
As if nothing was worth his attention, he lowered his eyelashes and focused intently on the wine glass in his hand.
But no one noticed that at the moment he lowered his eyes, an unyielding coldness welled up in them.
When Jiang Ming returned, he immediately noticed the oppressive atmosphere surrounding Gu Shi.
He stood calmly beside Gu Shi, surveying the room from his own perspective.
Finally, my gaze fell on the girl in the wheelchair.
Of all the people in the banquet hall, she was the most special.
She is so beautiful that even in a wheelchair, she outshines everything around her.
A man stood in front of her, and he seemed rather solicitous, even squatting down in front of her as he spoke.
Jiang Ming raised an eyebrow and turned to look at Gu Shi's profile. "What a beautiful girl. Do I have a chance to win her over?"
Gu Shi didn't even look up. "You can give it a try."
Jiang Ming grinned, and just as he was about to step forward, he saw the girl in the wheelchair suddenly look over and raise her hand—
It seems like she's greeting him?
Jiang Ming was stunned. "Huh? She's so enthusiastic."
She was more than just enthusiastic; there was even a hint of ingratiation in her smile.
But someone as cold and aloof as her shouldn't show such an expression; she should be pampered in every way.
"But I don't think I know her." On a whim, Jiang Ming asked Tina to inquire about her.
He should have kept quiet until he heard the name, at which point he looked at Gu Shi in astonishment.
Pray for peace? Peace!
He couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that 'fraudster'?"
Damn! Gu Shi really is having an affair with her!
No wonder he attended the party with her; it was all for her!
Just then, Qi An'an shook off the young man who came up to ask for her contact information and headed in this direction.
Jiang Ming was even more excited than Gu Shi, "She's here, she's here!"
Gu Shi then raised his eyes, his sharp, steel-blade-like gaze sweeping over the figure.
It was as if they wanted to peel her skin off.
Jiang Ming sensed his unsettled emotions and unconsciously moved to the side.
As Qi An'an moved, almost everyone in the banquet hall turned their attention to her.
Soon, the wheelchair stopped in front of Gu Shi.
Qi An'an wasn't quite good at controlling her wheelchair yet, and when she stopped, she almost bumped into his leg.
It was as if she was deliberately trying to scam him.
Gu Shi's expression seemed shrouded in a layer of cold mist. He merely glanced at her coldly, showing no intention of taking the initiative to acknowledge her.
A merciless sneer came from the side.
The Qi family's daughter is really something; she started using seduction tactics right in front of everyone.
"I heard she had a lot of fun back then."
"She can't even stand up yet, and she's already rushing to pounce on a man. What kind of upbringing is that..."
"Back when she was pursuing a college student, she was practically fawning over him."
"Has she been in a coma for too long and damaged her brain?"
"What kind of occasion does she think this is? Doesn't she feel it's beneath her dignity?"
...
Those people seemed afraid that Qi An'an wouldn't hear them, so they spoke louder and louder.
However, what they didn't know was that Qi An'an was always able to block out things she didn't like to hear, so apart from being a little pale, she didn't feel embarrassed or ashamed of being ridiculed.
There was no tension or guilt.
She seemed to have completely disregarded what had happened at Qingfeng Mountain that day.
She looked up at the man's gloomy face and said, "You haven't replied to my messages, so can you tell me now..."
She paused for a moment, and the people around her subconsciously quieted down.
Then I heard her continue, "Are we still boyfriend and girlfriend?"
"!!"
Everyone looked surprised, never expecting that the two had such a relationship!
Jiang Ming was so frightened that he quickly took a swig of wine.
Gu Shi's reaction was calm, but a chilling and bone-chilling aura suddenly arose around him.
Qi An'an felt a chill, as if she were being entangled by a venomous snake.
She leaned back, slightly huddled in her wheelchair, but still mustered the courage to look at him.
Xiao Hei wanted nothing more than to crawl into her clothes, constantly reminding her that the boss had a murderous aura.
Qi An'an had heard it so many times that her ears were practically calloused, so... she became less bothered by it.
Anyway, she only has one life. He can kill her if he wants, as long as he's happy.
Gu Shi put down his wine glass, his menacing aura subsiding, and slowly asked, "Miss Qi, is there anything I can help you with?"
His voice was slightly cool, and his tone was full of unfamiliarity and distance.
To outsiders, what he was saying was: "You've already broken up, why are you still trying to get back together with me? What do you want from me?"
When people thought about the Qi family's current situation, they understood.
Qi's Group is trying to overcome its difficulties by borrowing from SA Capital.
But the problem is that Gu Shi didn't directly answer Qi An'an's question, and everyone inevitably wentssiped. So, did they break up or not?
Qi An'an maneuvered her wheelchair backward slowly, finally able to see his face clearly.
He had changed a lot; his eyes were filled with more indifference, and he wore a sharp black suit, no longer showing any trace of the naivety of a young man.
When she looked at him, his gaze never left her; it was deep and calm, yet dangerous.
Qi An'an adjusted her breathing, nodded, and said, "Yes, I need help."
Before anyone could mock her for being shameless, she looked at the long table next to her and said, "I want to eat that chocolate cake, could you get it for me?"
Qi An'an actually preferred to see Gu Shi get angry rather than see his calm and invulnerable attitude.
"..."
An eerie silence fell over the area around the two of them.
However, it cannot be denied that this scene is strangely pleasing to the eye, as if some melodramatic idol drama is unfolding.
Gu Shi didn't move. He coldly glared at the girl and whispered, "Who gave you the nerve?"
"Pfft..." Laughter from the onlookers rose and fell.
The Qi family's daughter has utterly disgraced them.
"You..." Qi An'an opened her mouth, but didn't say anything. Her almond-shaped eyes gradually filled with tears, as if she was angry at his words, or perhaps she was saddened by the ridicule of those around her.
Gu Shi remained unmoved.
"An'an, what are you doing?" Qi Dong rushed over just in time, feeling a little uneasy.
He had just remembered that the boy An'an had been pursuing five years ago was named Gu Shi!
Could it really be Mr. Gu from SA Capital?!
That's terrible!
On the day An'an had her accident, it seems she broke up with Gu Shi, and the two seemed to have a very unpleasant argument!
Jiang Ming finally found an opportunity to come forward and said with a smile, "President Qi, don't mind him, President Gu is just like that, he speaks too bluntly."
"Not at all, my daughter was being presumptuous. She's been unconscious for too long, so I brought her out for a walk to cheer her up..."
Jiang Mingming appeared concerned, but was actually gossiping, "Unconscious?"
Qi Dong coughed lightly, not expecting the other party to continue asking questions, but still managed to say a few words to him.
Luna looked down at Qi An'an and saw that her face was so pale, so she bent down, picked up a piece of chocolate cake, and put it in front of her. "Eat it."
Qi An'an: "..." Actually, she was just saying it casually.
She had already eaten a lot of pieces, and now she was quite full.
She held the cake and looked up at Gu Shi's expression.
She was just humiliated by him in public. Does he feel any better now?
Xiao Hei: "..."
Gu Shi didn't look at her again, as if he felt the air was suffocating, and he turned and left the banquet hall.
Jiang Ming glanced at her out of the corner of his eye, then looked down at the delicate and frail young lady of the Qi family.
He had a premonition that even after so many years, Gu Shi would still fall for her again.
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