Chapter 230 Obstruction, Gu Mingxia is my woman
"Oh? So how do you plan to deal with me?"
Bai Zixuan looked at Gu Mingxia with a gloomy expression. He admitted that he had misjudged her all along, thinking that she was a socialite who knew nothing, but he forgot that she came from the Gu family. How could the daughter raised by that old fox Gu Huaikun be a good person?
"Then we'll see how you perform in the future."
Gu Mingxia leaned back in her chair, looking at Bai Zixuan indifferently. Some people can never figure out their place, just like Bai Zixuan. He did those despicable things, and now he acts like a victim. Isn't he afraid of disgusting others?
"So what if you own 15 percent of the shares? I am still the chairman of Longteng and have veto power, so your shares pose absolutely no threat to me."
"Of course, and besides, I never intended to threaten you with those shares. I just... took a short trip to annoy you a bit!"
"Gu Mingxia, you..."
"I'm fine, Mr. Bai, there's no need to get so agitated."
Gu Mingxia slowly stood up, her eyes smiling as she looked at Bai Zixuan.
“My shares are naturally incomparable to those held by Mr. Bai, but what if I were to acquire the shares from the other shareholders at a higher price?”
"You'll acquire it, but I won't?"
Bai Zixuan snorted coldly, not thinking that Gu Mingxia's idea was particularly brilliant. Who knew that Gu Mingxia just smiled and walked out of the conference room with her bag. When she opened the glass door, she turned around and looked at Bai Zixuan, whose face was displeased.
"Of course, if President Bai is willing to compete with Gu Mingxia in terms of money, he can naturally compete with me in terms of the highest price for the acquisition."
Just that one sentence was enough to extinguish all of Bai Zixuan's arrogance. How could she possibly compete with Gu Mingxia in terms of wealth? The moment she uttered those three words, Gu Mingxia, it meant that she had the support of the Gu family behind her. The Bai family was just a newly risen upstart; how could they possibly contend with the well-established Gu family?
Bai Zixuan slumped into a chair, even beginning to regret his persistent pursuit of Gu Mingxia. He clenched his fist and gently pounded his forehead, his thoughts a jumbled mess as he pondered everything that had happened during this time.
At the Bai family villa, Ye Xiaorou was playing with her child on the sofa.
"If you don't have anything else to do, don't come here again."
Bai's mother paused as she tidied up the toys, looking at Ye Xiaorou who was watching the baby with some confusion.
"What...what did you say?"
"Don't you understand? I'm saying that the baby is big now, so if you don't have anything to do in the future, you don't need to come over. With the help of a nanny and a postpartum caregiver, I can manage on my own."
After handing the baby to the postpartum nanny and watching her carry the baby upstairs, Ye Xiaorou finally turned her gaze to Bai's mother, quite pleased with the disappointment and disbelief on her face.
"Xiaorou, did Mom do something to upset you lately? Tell me, and I'll change. Just don't make me... I can't live without the baby."
Bai's mother put down the toys and sat opposite Ye Xiaorou in a somewhat ingratiating manner. The baby looked exactly like Bai Zixuan when he was a child. No one would believe that this child was not Bai Zixuan's flesh and blood.
"Really? But I don't want to see you. Just thinking about you living here makes me uncomfortable. If I'm not comfortable, the baby will naturally be uncomfortable too. Aren't you just harming the baby by staying here?"
Ye Xiaorou leaned back on the sofa, picked up a magazine and started flipping through it. When she saw the nude photos of Gu Mingxia inside, a faint smile appeared on her lips.
Needless to say, this must have been Bai Zixuan's doing. Only he would do something so despicable after his attempt to remarry failed.
But what does that have to do with her? She has children, money, and will soon have the title of the young mistress of the Bai family. As for that man, why should she care?
From a poor village girl to the wife of a wealthy young master, Ye Xiaorou felt she should be content. Therefore, she ignored everything Bai Zixuan had done during this time. Ye Xiaorou only cared whether Bai Zixuan gave her her living expenses on time each month.
"Xiaorou, you... I can't bear to leave the baby. Please let me stay here, okay? And I promise I'll stay in my room more often from now on, as long as I can see the baby every day."
Bai's mother also felt that she was being very pathetic. She used to look down on Ye Xiaorou the most, but now she was speaking to her so humbly for the sake of a child. This was not like her at all.
“But I can’t stand you being here.” Ye Xiaorou closed the magazine, casually tossed it on the sofa, got up, smoothed out the wrinkles on her long dress, and swayed her hips as she went upstairs. “Pack your things and move back as soon as possible. From now on… I’ll have the nanny bring the baby to see you every day.”
Ye Xiaorou wasn't actually a completely cold-blooded woman; it's just that as long as Bai's mother was around, she didn't feel like the mistress of the villa. Asking her to move out was simply because they didn't want to see her anymore.
"Well... since you don't want Mom to stay here, then Mom will move out."
Mrs. Bai sighed inwardly. Actually, her son was quite unreasonable, pursuing Gu Mingxia in such a grand manner every day. It was understandable that Ye Xiaorou was unhappy.
As the lanterns were lit, Gu Mingxia sat in the courtyard, eating fruit and enjoying the cool breeze. Her expression was serene, much like her when she first married Bai Zixuan. But a closer look revealed that her eyes were expressionless, concealing a faint indifference and aloofness beneath a deep veil.
"Xiaxia, why are you sitting here? Put on a coat, it's chilly at night."
Xiao Yan draped the shawl over Gu Mingxia's shoulders, his tone clearly showing concern.
"Thank you, please sit down and let's talk."
Gu Mingxia wrapped her shawl tighter around herself and smiled faintly at Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan was clearly flattered by her invitation and quickly sat down.
"Did Xiaxia go to Longteng today?"
"Yes, there are some things I think still need to be addressed."
Without asking Xiao Yan how he knew, nor denying her whereabouts, Gu Mingxia's voice held a hint of loneliness. Suddenly, Xiao Yan reached out and grasped her slightly cool hand.
"Xiaxia, is there anything I can't handle? If... if you trust me, please leave all of this to me, okay?"
I used to believe you 100%, but now... Xiao Yan, you've hurt my heart. That feeling is so cold, so chilling, so heartbreaking!
Gu Mingxia looked down at her intertwined hands, and after a long while, smiled faintly.
"Okay. I happen to need your help with something."
"Don't bother with these formalities. We're already engaged and will be husband and wife. Let's skip these pleasantries."
To be honest, Xiao Yan is not a person who is good at sweet talk. He said this somewhat awkwardly. Gu Mingxia looked up and looked at him gently.
"Come with me to a cocktail party tomorrow."
"good."
The night was cool and still, with a gentle breeze blowing.
Neither of them spoke; they simply sat in the courtyard, holding each other's hands, with no intention of returning to their rooms for a long time.
In the city, a prestigious club.
"Oh, isn't this Miss Gu?"
"Exactly, he looks much better in person than in the photos in magazines."
"I don't think so. Miss Gu in the magazine is hot and sexy, but here... she's completely covered in clothes, you can't see anything at all!"
The Elite Club is just that capricious, using such a tacky and extravagant name, but it truly lives up to that name, as everyone in it comes from a prestigious family.
As soon as Gu Mingxia and Xiao Yan entered, they heard such discussions. However, Gu Mingxia didn't even glance at those who were talking about her. She simply held her head high and continued walking forward proudly.
Xiao Yan's face was cold. He had naturally seen the nude photos published in the magazine, and he had also found out through various means that all of those photos were leaked by Bai Zixuan.
But those things weren't Gu Mingxia's fault. On the contrary, he only felt deep heartache for Gu Mingxia when she encountered such a situation.
"Xiaxia, are you... alright?"
Still feeling uneasy, Xiao Yan asked the question, but Gu Mingxia simply smiled faintly.
"What could I possibly have to do? I'm so happy to be here at this party."
The host of the reception was Lin Ruhong, the president of the Xiangcheng Rich Business Alliance. Although he did not belong to any of the four major families, his reputation and influence were unmatched by any of them.
"Whatever makes you happy."
Xiao Yan didn't say anything more. The two walked forward at a leisurely pace. When they arrived at the chairman's seat of the banquet, they saw Lin Ruhai standing there in a suit, looking elegant and calm. When he saw Gu Mingxia, he smiled elegantly.
"Xiaxia, it's been a long time."
"Uncle Lin, you're back, why didn't you let me pick you up?"
The two hugged politely, and Gu Mingxia looked at Lin Ruhai with a smile, clearly indicating that they were old acquaintances.
“I’m not seventy or eighty years old, I don’t need someone to pick me up when I come back. It’s you who seems to have a lot of trouble.”
Lin Ruhai looked at Gu Mingxia as if she were his daughter. After he said that, Gu Mingxia lowered her head in embarrassment.
"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Uncle Lin."
"And this is...?"
"I forgot to introduce you, Uncle Lin, this is my boyfriend, Xiao Yan."
"Hello, Mr. Lin."
"Hello."
"Oh, Miss Gu, are you interested in developing a career in the film and television industry? If so, you must let us know, and we'll definitely be there to support you!"
"Exactly, that figure, that skin, that..."
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