Chapter 91 Last night was a misunderstanding
Upon seeing this, Sheng Weiwei panicked completely and shouted into the house at the top of her lungs.
"Old man! Dad!"
"A thief has broken into our house! Come out and catch the thief! Someone is trying to climb our building!"
Just as Fu Beichen bent his knees, about to exert his strength...
With a snap, all the lights in the villa's lobby turned on, dispelling the gloom at the entrance.
Sheng Chengjun, wearing a dark bathrobe, walked out of the room at a leisurely pace.
No one knows what he said, but Fu Beichen obediently left.
Sheng Weiwei cursed under her breath, "Old fox! If I had known he was so capable, I would have saved my breath!"
However, it felt quite satisfying to rant.
...
The next day, at 9:30 a.m., Fu Beichen went straight to the Lu Group.
Fu Beichen stormed into Lu Lie's CEO office in a fit of rage.
"Lu Lie!"
He gritted his teeth.
Lu Lie was sitting behind his desk when he heard the sound. He looked up, his expression calm.
Without saying a word, Fu Beichen strode forward, grabbed Lu Lie by the collar, and punched him.
"Thump!"
A punch landed squarely on Lu Lie's face.
Why is Lu Lie such a coward today? Where's his usual ruthlessness? Where are his fighting skills?
Despite taking a punch from him head-on, Lu Lie remained unfazed.
"Stay away from Gu Xingnian, she's not someone you can even dream of!" Fu Beichen threw another punch, and Lu Lie groaned as blood quickly appeared at the corner of his mouth.
He didn't fight back? Fu Beichen was even more puzzled looking at him like this.
"Stop!" Gu Xingnian's sharp voice rang out as she rushed out from outside.
She rushed to Lu Lie's side, and when she saw the bloodstains on the corner of his mouth, her brows furrowed. She quickly grabbed a tissue and carefully wiped it away for him.
The movement was so gentle it was almost tender.
She turned her head and glared at Fu Beichen: "Fu Beichen, what are you doing here? The Lu family doesn't welcome you! Please leave!"
Seeing her protective manner, Fu Beichen felt his anger burn even brighter.
Gu Xingnian asked Lu Lie anxiously, "Senior brother, are you alright?"
Lu Lie shook his head, his voice weak, "It's nothing, just a bit dizzy, probably from being punched twice earlier."
Her tone and posture were exactly like a delicate white flower that needed to be protected.
Gu Xingnian quickly helped him up and carefully led him to sit down on the sofa next to her.
"You should rest for a while."
Looking at Lu Lie's frail appearance and then at Gu Xingnian's nervous demeanor, Fu Beichen's mind went blank for a moment, and he finally understood.
Good heavens! He even put on an act! That's Oscar-worthy acting!
After settling Lu Lie in, Gu Xingnian turned to Fu Beichen again, her eyes filled with icy hostility.
"Mr. Fu, what else do you want to do?"
Fu Beichen took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart.
"I have something to tell you."
Gu Xingnian said coldly, "Fine, come with me."
Meeting Room No. 3
Gu Xingnian led him in, then crossed her arms and leaned against the conference table, her attitude as indifferent as if she were dealing with a complete stranger.
"Mr. Fu, please say what you want to say. My time is precious."
Looking at her aloof demeanor, Fu Beichen felt another pang of pain in his heart.
He spoke, his voice somewhat hoarse: "Last night... last night was a misunderstanding."
"I didn't mean to confess to Jiang Kexin, I thought it was you."
Gu Xingnian paused for a moment, then suddenly laughed.
The laughter was crisp and clear, yet carried a strong sense of sarcasm, as if one were listening to the funniest joke of the year.
"Does Mr. Fu mean you want to confess your feelings to me? Apologize to me?"
She raised an eyebrow, her eyes full of mockery.
"So, that big, bling-bling pink diamond was actually meant for me?" She asked again, as if afraid she had misheard.
Does Fu Beichen think she's blind or deaf?
That cry of "My heart" was heard by the entire audience!
And that heartfelt line, "We missed three years," who was it meant to be?
Fu Beichen looked at her mocking smile, and his heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand.
He nodded seriously, his tone more solemn than ever before.
"Yes. Everything was prepared for you, but... something unexpected happened."
Gu Xingnian's smile remained unchanged. She nodded thoughtfully and drawled, "Oh—okay, I understand."
She tilted her head, looking at him with a playful expression.
"President Fu wouldn't be implying that the Starry Night Restaurant, which he painstakingly built, was also built for me, would he?"
Fu Beichen nodded seriously again.
"Yes!"
Decisive and without the slightest hesitation.
Gu Xingnian's smile deepened, and the curve of her lips widened even further.
She suddenly felt that being in the same space as him was a complete waste of her life.
She straightened up, her smile vanished, and only impatience remained on her face.
"Okay, I understand. If Mr. Fu has nothing else, please leave."
"I still have a lot of work to do today."
The order to leave was given swiftly and decisively.
Fu Beichen's anger rose rapidly as he looked at her unyielding and indifferent attitude.
Something just doesn't feel right.
Something's very wrong!
"Gu Xingnian!" He raised his voice, somewhat out of control, "You don't believe me?"
He excitedly reached out and grabbed her wrist.
Her wrists were slender and slightly cool.
Gu Xingnian frowned slightly as he grabbed her, but did not immediately shake her off.
She remained silent for a moment, and an indescribable tension filled the air.
Then, she raised her eyes, looked directly into Fu Beichen's eyes, and slowly spoke.
"Fu Beichen." Her voice was calm, revealing no emotion. "If I clash with Jiang Kexin next time, and you side with me, I'll trust you, okay?"
This proposal was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
Fu Beichen nodded firmly without any hesitation.
"Sure! I'll definitely help you!"
He thought the request was far too simple.
He no longer has any romantic feelings for Jiang Kexin; all that remains is the gratitude he owes her from the past.
Gu Xingnian nodded, her eyes remaining calm and unwavering.
"I hope you'll keep your word!"
She gently withdrew her hand.
In the office of the president of Lu's Group.
Lu Lie leaned back in his chair, the computer screen in front of him clearly displaying everything that was happening in Conference Room 3.
He watched the conversation between Gu Xingnian and Fu Beichen on the screen, and when he heard Gu Xingnian's "request," a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.
interesting!
Back to the Fu Group.
Fu Beichen sat in the president's office, his heart still heavy.
That uneasy feeling was like a thorn stuck in his heart, impossible to pull out or swallow.
He tugged at his tie in frustration.
At that moment, there was a knock on the office door, and Lu Qinglin pushed it open and entered, his face grave.
"Old Fu, I've found it."
Fu Beichen raised his eyes: "Speak."
Lu Qinglin handed over a document: "Lu Lie's background is far more complicated than we imagined. He was actually the number two figure in the A country's mafia, known in the underworld as 'Night Owl,' ruthless and secretive in his actions."
"Don't let Gu Xingnian get close to him, it's dangerous!"
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