Chapter 194: Not Enough (Fill in Here)
Gu Zhiyuan looked up at him, somewhat puzzled: "I already know you very well."
"What do you know about me?" Shen Xubai looked at her.
Gu Zhiyuan thought about it carefully and spoke slowly: "All your information, family, work, habits, hobbies, even height and weight..."
Shen Xubai raised his eyebrows slightly: "Height and weight?"
Gu Zhiyuan turned her eyes away guiltily. She had seen his medical examination report before and had written it down.
She inquired about his living habits and hobbies from Shen Yixiao, and got indirect information about his work from the secretary. Anyway, she knew everything she shouldn't know.
I'm just about to see his body with my own eyes.
Although she didn't see it, she had secretly tried it, and it looked pretty good.
Shen Xubai didn't want to dwell on this: "What else?"
"Anything else?" Gu Zhiyuan frowned. "What else?"
Shen Xubai just looked at her quietly without saying anything.
"Taste? Preferences?" she asked tentatively. "Personality?"
Shen Xubai opened his thin lips slightly: "That's all?"
Gu Zhiyuan's thick black eyelashes trembled slightly, and there was some confusion in her eyes: "That's basically it?"
Is there anything else she doesn't know?
Shen Xu's eyes were dark, and he lowered his eyelids to hide the darkness under his eyes. His voice was cold and icy: "It's not enough."
"Hmm?" Gu Zhiyuan's eyes widened instantly. "What else?"
Shen Xubai gently rubbed the box in his hand with his fingertips without saying a word.
Because of his father's generation, he had initially been more tolerant of Gu Zhiyuan. But he had never been a kind person, much less a gentle gentleman.
In the business world, he is ruthless and more scheming than anyone else.
In life, he is cold and selfish towards everyone except his family and a few close friends. Being polite is just basic education, but his underlying tone is cold and indifferent.
He knew that his true self was not as good as he appeared to be, and even had many bad qualities.
When she sees those dark sides of herself, will she still like him as much as she does now? Will she not be afraid?
He used to be so focused on the company that he didn't pay much attention to romance. But whether it was his parents, the people around him, or even the newlyweds Shen Yixiao and Cen Wan, they were all committed to each other and would stay together forever.
If he starts, he won't stop. What he wants is someone to accompany him for life.
The little girl is still unstable and does whatever she wants. How long can her love last?
Shen Xubai was thinking when he suddenly felt a slight tug on his hand. He looked up and met Gu Zhiyuan's puzzled eyes: "What else haven't you told me?"
His dark pupils fixed on her pretty face, and he whispered, "I won't tell you. If you need to, discover it yourself."
“Huh???” Gu Zhiyuan pouted and was about to protest, but when she met Chen Xubai’s dark eyes, she was stunned for a moment.
Although his expression was much gentler than before, she inexplicably felt a sense of oppression.
Especially those eyes, which were so deep and bottomless that it made people feel a little nervous.
Thinking it was her own illusion, she whispered, "Stingy guy."
If you tell her something she doesn't know, she will know.
She has to think about it herself, what about the exam?
Shen Xubai caught a glimpse of her wonderful expression and knew what she was thinking at a glance.
But this was the chance he gave her.
An opportunity to regret, to back down, to give up.
Only this time.
Gu Zhiyuan was completely unaware of Shen Xubai's thoughts. She thought carefully about what he had just said, and suddenly her eyes lit up.
He wanted her to find out by herself, so she had to stay with him. Was he tacitly allowing her to follow him?
Moreover, his words showed that he had considered the relationship between the two of them. His attitude said it all, and she suddenly felt that she seemed to be one step closer to success!
A smile flickered in Gu Zhiyuan's beautiful eyes, and she looked at him with a curved brow: "If I want to find out for myself, then I'll have to stay with you every day. Wouldn't that bore you?"
She thought her words were flawless, but Shen Xubai didn't miss the cunning that flashed in her eyes.
She is smart at this level, but in front of Shen Xubai, who has been immersed in the business world for many years, she is just child's play.
He narrowed his eyes, tapped his fingers on the box intermittently, and said in a clear voice: "What do you think?"
Why did he throw the problem to her again? She obviously wanted to use a chicken feather as a token of authority in front of him.
The corners of Gu Zhiyuan's eyes drooped, and he felt a little depressed.
Shen Xubai had met many people, but Gu Zhiyuan was the first one whose emotions were written all over his face.
Her joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness were all reflected in that beautiful and lively little face. He didn't need to guess at all, he could see it at a glance.
After two seconds, she raised her eyes again: "I don't care, since you said it, I have to get to know you well from today on."
"A deeper understanding."
She pestered him openly and confidently.
But she forgot that she had done the same thing before.
A slight ripple appeared in Shen Xubai's dark eyes, but he quickly covered it up. He opened his thin lips slightly and said, "Then I'll wait and see."
As their eyes met, Gu Zhiyuan's heart trembled slightly. She suddenly felt that Shen Xubai seemed to have become a little different. But she couldn't put her finger on what it was.
Outside the French windows, the lanterns on the lawn cast a warm yellow glow, its halos floating among the blades of grass. Occasionally, a few fireflies fluttered in the grass, emitting a green glow. The world outside the villa was quiet and peaceful, the grass swaying gently in the summer night breeze.
In the living room, there was a moment of silence, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Gu Zhiyuan looked at the deep and elegant face in front of him, and his lust suddenly became aroused.
"Chen Xubai..." She moved her lips, but her eyes were fixed on his face, "Can you close your eyes?"
"Hmm?" A questioning sound escaped from Shen Xubai's throat.
Gu Zhiyuan pursed her lips. She felt that Shen Xubai seemed to be seducing her.
I never thought his eyes were so bewitching and his voice was so sexy before.
Could it be because it was late at night and everyone was asleep, and she was ready to make a move?
In the past, Shen Xubai always looked cold and aloof, like the snow on the mountaintop or the clear spring in the stream, so clear and noble that people dared not desecrate him.
But now, when she met his eyes, she always had an inexplicable feeling. She couldn't put her finger on it, but she could feel it.
But she didn't think much of it. Some change was better than no change. She was just afraid that he would be like a thousand-year-old ice, motionless.
Gu Zhiyuan stared at him: "I want to kiss you."
Shen Xubai's pupils shrank slightly, and he froze when he met those clear and beautiful eyes.
Gu Zhiyuan opened her big eyes, her eyelashes were thick and black, slightly curled up, casting a faint shadow on her eyelids. Her eyes were clear and pure, and she was really asking for his opinion seriously.
Shen Xubai's Adam's apple rolled slightly, he looked away, raised his hand and checked the time: "It's too late, I'll take you home."
Gu Zhiyuan: She knew it was like this.
If I had known earlier, I should have kissed him secretly when he wasn't paying attention. Why would I be such a gentleman?
Shen Xubai put the box aside and stood up slowly.
Gu Zhiyuan pursed his lips and said reluctantly, "Okay."
…
When they went back, it was almost one o'clock. The two of them walked side by side, with only the street lights on both sides casting a gentle warm light.
Gu Zhiyuan wanted to stay with him for a while longer, so she walked slowly, as if taking a walk.
Shen Xubai didn't say anything, just followed her steps.
She deliberately moved closer to him. They were so close that their arms occasionally touched each other, and the fabric of their clothes rubbed against each other, making a faint sound.
There was a bright moon hanging in the sky, its cool and soft light pouring down, casting a layer of glow on the quiet night. The shadows of the two people were stretched out long by the moonlight.
Gu Zhiyuan turned her head to look at his handsome profile and spoke slowly: "Chen Xubai..."
"What's wrong?" he whispered.
"I think you seem a little different tonight."
Shen Xubai lowered his eyes: "Why is it different?"
Gu Zhiyuan tilted her head: "I can't really explain it, it's just a feeling. But no matter what you are like, I like you hehe..."
Shen Xubai raised his eyes and looked at her, his deep eyes were like a bottomless sea: "Really?"
"Of course!" Gu Zhiyuan nodded vigorously.
Every word she said was true.
Shen Xubai raised the corners of his lips slightly, but said nothing.
"You didn't say anything?"
"What do I need to say?"
"At least give me some response."
"Um."
"What does um mean?"
“It can mean many things.”
“…”
Shen Xubai sent Gu Zhiyuan to the door and looked at her with his eyes downcast: "It's late, go back quickly."
Gu Zhiyuan: "Don't you want to go in and have a drink of water?"
Shen Xubai's eyebrows were tinged with a hint of seriousness, and he said seriously: "It's not safe to invite a man home in the middle of the night."
Gu Zhiyuan frowned: "You are not someone else."
Shen Xubai's expression was stern, even a little harsh: "Neither I nor anyone else is safe."
Gu Zhiyuan looked at his sharp profile and muttered softly, "I know, why are you just like my dad?"
Shen Xubai raised his eyebrows: "What?"
"Nothing," Gu Zhiyuan waved her hand quickly, "Then I'll go in first."
"Um."
Gu Zhiyuan looked at him, hesitated for two seconds, bit her lip, and suddenly reached out and hugged him.
He felt a touch of warmth and softness in his arms unexpectedly. It was the sweet scent that belonged only to a girl. Shen Xubai was slightly stunned. The soft hair gently brushed across his neck, causing a tingling sensation.
Gu Zhiyuan hugged him quickly and ran away.
"I'm going back first, good night!"
Shen Xubai stood there, watching the little girl running out like a rabbit, twirling his fingertips and half-closing his eyes.
He didn't turn and leave until her figure disappeared from his sight and the door was closed again.
…
Because of Shen Xubai's words, Gu Zhiyuan became more and more unscrupulous.
Now he feels justified in eating for free. Every day he has to wait for Shen Xubai to come home from get off work to eat together, and even orders food on his mobile phone every day.
If Shen Xubai is busy at the company and needs to work overtime, she will go directly to the company.
In the office, Luo Yan was reporting on his work. At the end, he added, "Boss Shen, Boss Zhang from Tiantai and his wife want to see you."
Shen Xubai's brows were stern, and before he could open his mouth, the phone on the table vibrated, and a message from Gu Zhiyuan popped up: [I'm coming to the company to meet you for dinner tonight, okay? I found a delicious restaurant!]
Shen Xubai lowered his eyes and looked at the message with an unclear expression.
Luo Yan spoke cautiously: "Boss Shen?"
Only then did Shen Xubai raise his eyes and slowly said, "Take them to the conference room."
"Miss Gu will be here soon, take her next door."
Luo Yan was stunned, not quite understanding his actions, but he had no choice but to nod his head.
When Gu Zhiyuan arrived, the secretary took her to another room and said with a smile, "Boss Shen is in a meeting next door. Please wait for him here."
Then, tea and desserts were served.
Everyone saw Mr. Shen's attitude towards Gu Zhiyuan. Seeing that good things were about to happen, everyone liked her. If she could really become their boss's wife, maybe Mr. Shen would be in a better mood and be more tolerant of them.
Gu Zhiyuan walked around the room. It looked like a lounge, with a sofa and a desk. Why did Shen Xubai not let her go to his office but let her come here instead?
Just as she was thinking, she suddenly heard voices coming from next door. She looked around in confusion and found a window following the source of the sound. She pulled up the blinds and saw what was happening in the meeting room next door through the glass.
Shen Xubai sat on the stool, facing her sideways, his long legs casually crossed, his arms resting on the armrests, looking dignified and calm.
In front of him, there was a man and a woman, with their backs hunched and their postures very low.
Luo Yan was standing beside him waiting. When his gaze swept over, Gu Zhiyuan subconsciously tried to avoid it, but found that he moved away as if nothing had happened, as if he didn't see it.
She waved at Luo Yan, but he didn't respond.
Gu Zhiyuan frowned and looked at the glass in front of him. One-way?
Why did Shen Xubai let her stay here?
Before he could figure it out, he suddenly saw the two men kneeling down in front of Shen Xubai.
She was startled and took a step back unconsciously.
"Boss Shen, I beg you, please have mercy on us and let us go! Tiantai is the life's work of my husband and me, we can't just let him go like this."
Luo Yan said, "The Shen family won the West City project through legitimate competition. Tiantai's capital turnover is just your company's problem. What does it have to do with the Shen family?"
"We put a lot of effort into this project, even mortgaging our property. The Shen Group initially said they wouldn't participate, so we... went all out to get this project."
"But Shen suddenly joined the bidding when we were about to sign the contract. All our previous efforts were wasted, and we even faced bankruptcy."
"Boss Shen, I beg you, there are still hundreds of people in our company. If the company goes bankrupt, they will all be unemployed. They all have wives, children and elderly parents..."
"What does this have to do with me?"
Gu Zhiyuan couldn't see Shen Xubai's face, he could only see his stern profile. His voice was cold and indifferent, without any emotion.
President Zhang pleaded, "I know this is not anyone's fault, but if President Shen is willing to lend a hand, even just a little bit, Tiantai can be revived. This is nothing for Shen's, but for us, it means the entire company..."
Shen Xubai raised his eyes, his eyes full of indifference: "But why should I help you?"
"What benefits can the Shen family gain from this?"
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