Chapter 82
In the afternoon, Gu Cunxi was dragged by Jiang Rao to play all over the playground. She hadn't relaxed like this for a long time.
In the four years since she left Jiang Huai, she has devoted almost all her time to work, just to make sure she has enough chips in her hands!
She had never forgotten Chen Feng and what happened four years ago. What had sustained her through the past four years was nothing but her hatred for Chen Feng!
But... when this day finally came, she felt a little hesitant in her heart for some reason. She still didn't know whether Xiao Peiyin really still had feelings for Chen Feng as she said!
If there is...even a little bit, it will make her worried
But if not... then how would she explain the photo of her lying naked in Chen Feng's arms with her diamond ring on?! Thinking of this, Gu Cunxi even doubted whether Xiao Peiyin had really loved him. Perhaps those beautiful and gentle things had deceived her.
"Cunxi, what are you thinking about? Your brows are almost furrowed together." Jiang Rao came over and stretched out his hand to touch her brows.
“!”
A cool touch came to his forehead, and Gu Cunxi withdrew his thoughts and said absentmindedly: "Nothing, I'm a little dizzy after playing these exciting projects one after another."
"Do you feel like vomiting? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Jiang Rao asked nervously.
"?"
Gu Cunxi thought Jiang Rao would take the opportunity to laugh at him, but he was surprised to hear her gentle yet nervous tone.
"It's okay, I don't want to vomit. I felt a little dizzy from the pendulum just now. I just need to rest for a while."
Seeing Gu Cunxi's depressed and uncomfortable expression, Jiang Rao became worried and no longer had the heart to tease her.
"Then... I'll go buy you something to drink. You just wait here for me."
After that, she turned and walked quickly towards the store in the distance.
Gu Cunxi watched Jiang Rao's departing back, and her intuition became more and more obvious. Thinking carefully, Jiang Rao was one year older than her. In the four years since they met, she had never heard Jiang Rao talk about her emotional problems, not even whether she had a crush on someone. As for whether it was a boy or a girl, she had no way of knowing...
"Here~ drink some water and take a rest."
"Thank you..." Gu Cunxi reached out to take the water and found that Jiang Rao had considerately screwed the bottle cap for her...
"Cunxi, let me drive on the way back, you take a rest for a while"
"It's okay, I can do it. I'm much better now. You're not familiar with the roads here, so let me drive." She took a big sip of water and cleared her throat: "Let's go, let's go eat."
After that, she picked up her handbag, stood up, and walked towards the door. Jiang Rao followed her quickly and took Gu Cunxi's arm.
“!!!”
After guessing about Jiang Rao just now, Gu Cunxi pulled his hand away instantly like a conditioned reflex.
“…”
Jiang Rao didn't expect Gu Cunxi to have such a big reaction, a look of frustration flashed in her eyes.
For a moment, the atmosphere between the two of them was a little awkward. Gu Cunxi took in her expression and explained, "Jiang Rao... My right hand is not used to being touched..."
"After that incident... there will always be a subconscious overreaction."
She did not lie to Jiang Rao. She did feel a shadow in her heart after that incident, even to the point of fear. She was extremely sensitive to the touch of her right hand, as if it were a form of self-protection.
Jiang Rao, who was originally lost, heard her explanation and his eyes were filled with heartache for a moment: "I'm sorry, Cunxi..."
"I don't know. I will be more careful next time. Did I hurt you just now?" Jiang Rao stretched out his hand, wanting to see her right hand, but stopped in mid-air.
"It's okay, let's go..."
…
It was already evening when they left the amusement park. After what happened just now, the atmosphere between the two of them was a little tense. Gu Cunxi felt more and more uncomfortable. She saw Jiang Rao's expression clearly just now, which was full of loss, just because he pulled her hand away. Is this normal?
"Jiang Rao...didn't your family urge you to get married?"
“!!”
Jiang Rao was feeling depressed because of what Gu Cunxi had said. She hadn't expected that incident to leave such a shadow on her. Just as she was thinking about it, she suddenly heard Gu Cunxi ask her about marriage...
Are you testing her? Or... just asking casually?
"No..." Jiang Rao paused and continued, "I'm a non-marriage advocate. My parents were strongly against it at first, but after a few years, they had no choice but to accept it. Besides, I've been living well on my own for the past few years, so they gradually felt more at ease and agreed to let me go."
"I see... I was thinking of introducing you to a boyfriend, but since you're not into marriage, forget it."
“…”
"I don't need a boyfriend!" Jiang Rao refused decisively, with a hint of resistance in his tone, and raised his voice.
“…”
Normally, if she was attracted to men, wouldn't she have asked about his quality, handsomeness, or something like that after hearing what I just asked her?
Even if you don't want to get married, you can still have a relationship, but Jiang Rao said she doesn't need a boyfriend?
"Ahem..." Gu Cunxi paused and asked again: "Why don't you need a boyfriend? Do you need a girlfriend?" His tone was a little joking.
“!”
The atmosphere in the car was a little weird. Gu Cunxi smiled and turned his head to glance at her, with a questioning look in his eyes.
Jiang Rao was certain that Gu Cunxi must have noticed something, which was why her tone was full of probing. She had never been a gossipy person, nor would she ask about her personal affairs, but today...
Should I take this opportunity to explain it to her? Or should I pretend to deny it? Jiang Rao thought...
But she quickly dismissed the idea. She didn't dare act rashly because she wasn't sure if Gu Cunxi still loved her...
"I don't need a girlfriend..." Jiang Rao smiled and said, "Dating will only affect my ability to make money and my rational thinking. Forget it, it's good to be alone."
“…”
Jiang Rao's answer made her feel relieved...
I hope it’s not what she thought!
"That's true..." Gu Cunxi pulled the corner of his mouth
"It's better not to get involved in feelings!"
“!”
Does she...really think so?
Jiang Rao fell into silence, did not respond, turned his head and looked out the window
"What do you want to eat?"
"I don't know much about the food here, I'll follow Mr. Gu's arrangements, anyway, you won't treat me unfairly."
"Of course."
After that, Gu Cunxi picked up the phone on the center console
"Xiao Lin, please reserve a table for me at Sarsaparilla for two people, around 6:30, by the window."
"Okay, Mr. Gu."
"Also, notify the directors of each department to hold a meeting in the conference room at 10:00 AM tomorrow to have a final discussion on Fang Hua's acquisition and some subsequent related issues. Also, please submit the acquisition plan of the Planning Department to me before the meeting tomorrow!"
"Okay, Mr. Gu, I'll notify them right away."
After hanging up the phone, the car returned to silence. Jiang Rao saw Gu Cunxi at work for the first time. He was very different, more charming than before. Perhaps power and status can enhance sexiness? In short, Gu Cunxi was very charming just now.
"Gu Cunxi, there must be many people in your company who like you."
“???”
"Why do you ask?" Gu Cunxi frowned and asked in confusion.
"Because you're so charming when you're focused!"
“…”
"No, they're probably more afraid of me..."
"Why? Because you're too harsh at work?"
"Maybe..." Gu Cunxi looked at the left rearview mirror and turned the steering wheel.
…
The car stopped at the entrance of SARS, and Jiang Rao looked at the restaurant in front of him in a daze.
From the outside, this place doesn't look like a place to eat at all. It's a castle-like building. This restaurant is not located on a busy roadside, but hidden in a dilapidated community. The building area is huge, almost taking up half of the community. The doorman is different from those in other restaurants. The doorman here is a disabled person. Jiang Rao looked at the restaurant in front of him with interest, and became more and more curious about what it looked like inside.
"Let's go." Gu Cunxi locked the car door and walked inside.
"Hello, welcome. Do you have a reservation?" the doorman asked, limping over.
"My last name is Gu, my phone number ends in 1231, I just made a reservation, I want a window seat, the view is better."
"Okay, Miss Gu, please follow me."
The overall architecture of the restaurant has a strong religious atmosphere
They followed the doorman and took the elevator to the fifth floor
"Ms. Gu, is this location okay? It's the best viewing spot."
"Yes, thank you."
After the two sat down, the waiter brought the menu. Jiang Rao looked at the menu and realized... it was Indian food. She had never tried Indian food before because in her impression, Indian food seemed a little... not suitable for her. She didn't expect Gu Cunxi to bring her to eat Indian food...
Seeing Jiang Rao frowning slightly, Gu Cunxi's smile grew thicker.
"Let me help you order." She reached out and took the menu: "There are several dishes that taste good."
She raised her hand to signal the waiter to come over, and asked Jiang Rao if he had any dietary restrictions while ordering. After ordering the dishes, Gu Cunxi looked at Jiang Rao with interest, who was pouting helplessly.
"There are many delicious foods in Beicheng, but if you want to talk about special things, then this place is definitely special. You can try local specialties at any time, but I hope your first meal here can be extraordinary."
“!!”
The unhappy mood was swept away by Gu Cunxi's words. This woman is always so good at talking... The warm yellow light made her shine.
"Try it, it's different from your impression of Indian food." Gu Cunxi pointed to the food in front of him with a smile in his eyes: "This dish is called Dosa, a South Indian food. It has a crispy texture with the fresh taste of beans. Paired with chutney, it will elevate the taste of this dish to a higher level."
Jiang Rao looked at the dish in front of him and took a bite.
“!”
It was really different from her impression of Indian food...
“Cunxi! It tastes really good!”
"As long as it suits your taste, eat more." Gu Cunxi nodded with a smile: "Although Indian food may not look very good, you will find that it is not as dark as you imagined when you eat it."
Jiang Rao ate while listening to Gu Cunxi introduce the dishes in front of her, and a sweet feeling arose in her heart.
Gu Cunxi is so gentle like this!
"Cunxi, you should eat quickly too. I was a little reluctant at first, but it really suits my appetite."
Seeing Jiang Rao's unanimous praise for the dishes she recommended, Gu Cunxi smiled slightly. The two of them had a very pleasant meal while chatting.
"Cunxi, I'm done eating." Jiang Rao picked up the tissue beside him and wiped his mouth.
"Then I'll go check out."
At the cashier, Jiang Rao watched her take out the card from her wallet and handed it to the waiter. For some reason, this action touched her heart, making her feel at ease and warm.
"Let's go, I'll take you back."
"Um…"
…
The North City is bustling at night. The roar of various sports cars flashes by on the road from time to time, revealing the night of extravagance and decadence, making people addicted.
"Cunxi... I had a great time today. Thank you for being with me. I haven't felt this happy in a long time!"
"Lawyer Jiang, as long as you are satisfied with my service"
Seeing Gu Cunxi's smile and teasing him from time to time, Jiang Rao's heart became increasingly restless. If only it could always be like this...
The car stopped at the hotel entrance. Jiang Rao felt reluctant to leave. He had never felt that time could fly so fast. It was like they were about to part in the blink of an eye...
"Boss Gu, don't you want to come up and sit for a while?" Jiang Rao turned around and asked, his eyes shining with anticipation.
"No, I have a meeting tomorrow morning, and I have some documents to look over when I get home. I might not have much time to spend with you tomorrow. If everything goes well, I'll finish this work tomorrow."
"What a pity! I wanted you to stay overnight. Maybe next time, Mr. Gu."
“…”
here we go again…
"Put aside your dishonesty, Lawyer Jiang"
"Okay, drive slowly on the road, I'm leaving." Jiang Rao turned and walked into the hotel, his back disappearing from Gu Cunxi's sight.
…
The lights were bright in the Royal Forest Villa area. After returning home, Gu Cunxi sat in the living room without turning on the lights. As usual, she took out a bottle of red wine from the wine cabinet and drank it by herself. In the past four years, she had to drink every night to fall asleep.
This house was bought a year ago. She decorated it in Japanese style. It has many similarities with the small house in Jianghuai City. In fact, she didn't intend to decorate it like this, but when she chose the furniture, she subconsciously chose all Japanese style...
Some things are like engraved in the bones. No matter how long it has been, those subconscious and habits always remind her to think of someone.
She took a sip of the red wine in her glass, looked at the night view outside, and fell into a brief contemplation.
After a while, she took out her cell phone and made a call
"Help me check someone out! I want all his information from the past four years!"
…
After hanging up the phone, the empty room returned to silence, and the moonlight shining on her seemed lonely.
She took out the two pieces of evidence that Jiang Rao had given her from the drawer of the table beside her. The corners of her mouth rose slightly, and her eyes were cold. There was still one year left before the legal period of prosecution.
"Chen Feng... people can't be complacent forever... right?"
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