Three days later, the Huo family held a dinner party.
Gu Sheng stared blankly at Shen Xiaomin, who was standing next to Huo Lianzhou, his expression complicated.
Originally, he thought he could at least crush Shen Xiaomin, this green tea guy, in terms of status, but he never expected that Shen Xiaomin would turn out to be the Huo family's only son who had been missing for many years.
Now even family background can't compare.
Gu Sheng gripped his wine glass tightly, turning to look at Yuan Jiang, who stood in the crowd in a silver-white halter top. Her hair was thick and long, swaying around her slender waist as she moved, exuding charm.
His gaze lingered on the faint red hickey on Yuan Jiang's fair neck. Gu Sheng's deep eyes turned cold, and his lips pressed into a straight line. Just thinking about how Yuan Jiang had already been taken by Shen Xiaomin made his heart ache terribly.
He took two deep breaths, trying to keep his expression calm, and walked up to Yuan Jiang, smiling at her: "Yuan Jiang, what a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Since their unpleasant parting, Gu Sheng has never contacted Yuan Jiang again. He has started taking over the Gu family's business, trying to numb himself with busy work.
It turned out that this was not feasible. While one could temporarily forget Yuan Jiang when busy, her image would involuntarily appear in one's mind as soon as there was free time.
Even when I sleep, she's all I dream about.
Gu Sheng had to admit that he was deeply attracted to Yuan Jiang and wanted to have her.
Even knowing that Yuan Jiang has someone she likes.
"Gu Sheng?" Yuan Jiang asked in surprise, raising her eyebrows slightly with a half-smile. "It is quite a coincidence."
Gu Sheng raised his wine glass and chuckled, "Sister Yuan Jiang, actually I came here specifically for you."
Yuan Jiang shrugged without answering. She raised her wine glass and clinked it against Gu Sheng's glass, took a small sip, and then looked at Shen Xiaomin in the distance.
"I never expected this kid to be a child of the Huo family." Gu Sheng followed her gaze to Shen Xiaomin. He was wearing a sharp black suit, his black hair was neatly combed, and his youthful face was cold and indifferent, much like Huo Lianzhou. Anyone with eyes could tell at a glance that they were father and son. Gu Sheng's heart sank, and he continued, "Sister Yuan Jiang, do you think Shen Xiaomin will still be so attached to you even after becoming Huo Huai's heir?"
"Are you trying to sow discord?" Yuan Jiang's expression remained unchanged.
Gu Sheng remained silent for a moment, then stepped in front of Yuan Jiang, blocking her view of Chen Xiaomin. He lowered his eyes and stared at her with a dark gaze, his voice somewhat hoarse: "Sister Yuan Jiang, I am not trying to sow discord. I just hope you can consider me."
"I like you, I like you so much. This is the first time I've ever been so infatuated with a woman. Even though I know about you and Shen Xiaomin, I still want to fight for myself."
"Of course, you can continue to be boyfriend and girlfriend with Shen Xiaomin."
This piqued Yuan Jiang's interest, and a half-smile appeared on her beautiful face: "And then?"
“I…” Gu Sheng seemed to find it difficult to say, frowned and struggled for a moment before looking seriously into Yuan Jiang’s eyes and saying, “I can be a mistress.”
"You just need to spend one day a week with me, I won't disturb you and Shen Xiaomin."
He knew very well that Yuan Jiang and Shen Xiaomin's relationship was impeccable. When Shen Xiaomin was still a poor man in the mountains, Yuan Jiang protected and liked him. Not to mention that Shen Xiaomin is now the only son of the Huo family and will take over the entire Huo Group sooner or later.
The Gu family and the Huo family are vastly different in strength. Even though Gu Sheng despises Shen Xiaomin, he has to admit that even if he works hard for another twenty or thirty years, the Gu family will still be no match for the Huo family. The Gu family has accumulated wealth over two generations, while the Huo family... practically controls the economic lifeline of the entire country. It is not a company that can be matched with overnight.
Gu Sheng racked his brains and could only come up with this plan; he didn't mind being a mistress.
Yuan Jiang's beautiful eyes widened slightly, and it took her several seconds to react. She covered her mouth and refused with a coquettish laugh, "That won't do."
“My fiancé is jealous, he will get angry.”
"Fiancé?" Gu Sheng looked surprised.
The next second, Huo Lianzhou on the stage announced the engagement between Shen Xiaomin, no, now Huo Huaiwu, and Yuan Jiang.
Huo Huaiwu stepped through the crowd, walked to Yuan Jiang's side, glared at Gu Sheng with hostility, and then grabbed Yuan Jiang's hand: "Baby."
Yuan Jiang responded sweetly and leaned into Huo Huaiwu's arms. Huo Huaiwu glanced coldly at Gu Sheng, then walked to Huo Lianzhou's side with the person in his arms.
Under the watchful eyes of both sets of parents and everyone else, Huo Huaiwu put the engagement ring on Yuan Jiang's finger, thinking somewhat dazedly: My baby is finally engaged to me.
Next came the social aspect. Huo Lianzhou was taking Huo Huaiwu to meet people, which was something he couldn't refuse, as Huo Huaiwu would later join the Huo family and needed to get to know the Huo family's shareholders and Huo Lianzhou's business partners.
As the banquet drew to a close, Yuan Jiang, having drunk quite a bit, sent Huo Huaiwu a message saying she needed to use the restroom before heading there.
After using the restroom, Yuan Jiang squinted at her flushed face in the mirror. She patted her cheeks, and her eyes cleared a little.
She turned and went out, meeting Gu Sheng's dark and damp gaze.
"..." Yuan Jiang was startled, her face hardening as she snapped, "Gu Sheng, this is the women's restroom, are you out of your mind?!"
Gu Sheng didn't answer her question. He took a step forward and breathed on her face: "Yuan Jiang, I really like you."
"Give me a chance."
Yuan Jiang, wearing seven-centimeter high heels, subconsciously took two steps back, her brows furrowed: "Wasn't I clear enough?"
"I already said, I can be your mistress." Gu Sheng gritted his teeth. She took a step back, and he took a step forward, until Yuan Jiang had nowhere left to retreat and her back pressed against the cold wall.
The two were inches apart. Gu Sheng lifted his eyelids, his dark, swirling eyes staring straight at her: "Yuan Jiang, did you sleep with him?"
"To be fair, shouldn't you accompany me this time too?"
Yuan Jiang's face was flushed with anger, and she was about to curse when she suddenly stopped, staring coldly at Gu Sheng, and said with her red lips: "Go to hell."
"If I die on your body... ah!" Gu Sheng was only halfway through his sentence when a long, slender hand with distinct bones pressed down on his shoulder.
A cold, hoarse voice rang out from behind Gu Sheng: "What did you say?"
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