Shen Lanxin, who has always listened to her mother, takes this engagement very seriously. However, although Gu Nan is still considered very handsome by the public eye, Shen Lanxin's reaction upon closer inspection of his face is quite different.
His large pores, faint stubble and body hair, and slightly dark skin were nothing compared to Mu Liuyun's exquisitely beautiful face.
Ugh, so annoying.
The thought that the person beside her now wasn't Mu Liuyun made Shen Lanxin feel particularly anxious.
Although Gu Nan couldn't see through Shen Lanxin's thoughts, he could see her furrowed brows and assumed there was a problem with the company's work. He smiled and extended his hand to Shen Lanxin: "Xinxin~ You need to balance work and rest. Lantian Group doesn't belong to you alone. You also need to rest from time to time. Let me take you to a nice place!"
After saying that, Gu Nan's face was full of anticipation, as if he was already certain that Shen Lanxin would hold his hand.
But when Shen Lanxin saw Gu Nan's outstretched hand, all she could think of was Mu Liuyun's delicate, smooth, white hand with its distinct knuckles. Compared to Mu Liuyun's hand, Gu Nan's hand—no, she should say, the hand of every man in the world—wasn't worth holding.
How wonderful it would be to hold Mu Liuyun's little hand forever.
While Shen Lanxin was lost in her daydreams, Gu Nan, who had reached out his hand but received no response for a long time, showed a somewhat embarrassed expression.
Fortunately, Shen Jing, who was standing nearby, saw all of this and quickly patted her boss on the shoulder: "President Shen, President Shen, Young Master Gu is inviting you."
Upon being slapped by Shen Jing, Shen Lanxin's rosy smile vanished. Her usually cold and expressionless face showed a hint of displeasure as she shook her head at Gu Nan: "No, I still have company matters to handle. You should leave now."
"Chen Jing, see the guests out."
After saying that, Shen Lanxin buried herself in the documents on the table.
"Okay, Xin Xin, take care of yourself and don't be too busy. I'll be going now."
Gu Nan and Shen Jing exchanged a helpless glance, then turned and left the office together.
As soon as he left the office, Gu Nan looked at Shen Jing with a somewhat downcast expression: "Jingjing, do you think Xin Xin doesn't like me anymore? Why is she so cold to me?"
Shen Jing, who had just been calm in front of Shen Lanxin, now showed a hint of anxiety on her face: "Brother Nan, how can you say that? President Shen is just a little busy. She only has you in her heart! Otherwise, she wouldn't have found Mu Liuyun, a mistress, as a substitute for you!"
With Shen Jing's comforting words, Gu Nan's complexion improved considerably. He smiled gently at Shen Jing, causing her to blush.
"Jingjing, thank you. Please take good care of Xinxin for me. I'll be going now!"
After saying that, Gu Nan waved and walked towards the elevator.
Although Shen Jing wanted to ride the elevator with Gu Nan, she still had the duties of a secretary, so she simply watched Gu Nan walk into the elevator.
As the elevator doors were about to close, Shen Jing gave a bitter laugh: "Brother Nan, although I like you, I know that love means letting go. I will wish you and President Shen all the best."
Immediately afterward, Shen Jing's expression hardened: "That Mu Liuyun, I hope you don't interfere with Brother Nan and President Shen's relationship, otherwise..."
After muttering these words to herself, Shen Jing regained her calm expression and returned to the president's office.
She didn't see the fleeting ruthlessness on Gu Nan's face the moment the elevator doors closed.
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At five o'clock in the afternoon, Mu Liuyun stood at the entrance of Shuiyilan, carrying a bag in his hand. The brim of his baseball cap covered his eyes, making it impossible for others to see his expression.
But his hesitation, stopping every few steps, revealed his reluctance.
"You escaped death yesterday, but you're walking right into a trap again today?"
Regardless of any misunderstandings, he was dressed as a woman yesterday, deceiving Chu Yaqin and even having quite a few intimate encounters with her.
If he were Chu Tianxing, and his precious daughter was deceived like this by another man, he would at least drag her out and shoot her for ten minutes.
But it wasn't his choice! Your daughter forced him to drink, and then she even fed him.
If you really have to say something, he's the one who should have suffered a loss.
Hmph, when we meet later, I'll definitely demand 50,000 yuan in compensation for emotional distress from you!
According to the location his grandfather sent him, it should be a private room on the third floor of Shuiyilan called Mudanxuan.
Peony, the name of this private room sounds like it's full of wealth and prosperity.
He glanced at the bag in his hand; it contained the suit that the bald man had prepared for him yesterday.
This dress looks expensive and well-made; I'll return it to Chu Yaqin as well.
After taking a few deep breaths, Mu Liuyun finally prepared to enter the room, but before he could even lift his foot, someone called out to him from behind.
"Mu, Mu Liuyun?"
Hearing that familiar voice, Mu Liuyun turned around speechlessly and saw Shui Qing with a look of surprise on her face.
I thought Jin Da was small enough, but I didn't expect Jin Cheng to be so small too.
"So you still came to the class reunion!"
Even though Mu Liuyun was far away and wearing a baseball cap, Shui Qing, who dreamed of Mu Liuyun every night before falling asleep, recognized her at a glance.
Shui Qing was overjoyed. She had always wanted Mu Liuyun to be like him, able to join Zhang Ruyu's big circle with just a few casual words. Why not?
She was quite worried when Mu Liuyun refused in the morning, but she didn't expect Mu Liuyun to come in the end.
Upon hearing Shui Qing's words, Mu Liuyun remembered that Zhang Ruyu and the others had indeed said they were coming to Shuiyilan that morning.
Tsk.
If I had known, I shouldn't have hesitated at the door.
Rather than facing the Chu family father and daughter, he didn't want to face women like Shui Qing who were mentally unstable, so he calmly said, "I'm not attending the class reunion; someone invited me to dinner here."
Looking at Mu Liuyun's indifferent little face, Shui Qing suddenly laughed, a thought rising in her mind: if she could take a bite, the taste would be quite delicious.
Having been friends with Mu Liuyun before, she knew Mu Liuyun's family situation very well. How could anyone invite an orphan who relied on delivering takeout to pay for his tuition to Shuiyilan?
Although Shui Yi Lan is owned by the Shui family, it has official backing, with the Shui family only holding a stake. Even she, the second young lady of the Shui family, can't come here every day, let alone Mu Liuyun.
They must have been a little embarrassed to come back this afternoon after being turned down in the morning.
She had read novels before, and Mu Liuyun's behavior was called being arrogant and haughty.
They're actually quite cute.
Thinking this, Shui Qing's gaze softened as she looked at Mu Liuyun: "It's okay, don't be so arrogant, no one will bully you."
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