Chapter 5 She's President Gu, not the little mute in the rented room.
Gu's Group.
After listening to Chu Pei's report, Gu Yushu said calmly, "Alright, that's settled then. You will personally oversee the cooperation with the Jiang family."
Chu Pei nodded. "Okay, President. I'll head down now."
Chu Pei was holding the things and preparing to turn around and leave.
Gu Yushu suddenly called out, "Wait a minute."
Chu Pei turned around respectfully, waiting for her instructions, but Gu Yushu remained silent, tapping the table lightly with a pen in her hand.
Chu Pei grew increasingly anxious, cold sweat slowly beading on his forehead, his heart pounding. He should have finished reporting everything, so was there something the president was dissatisfied with? Gu Yushu was known for his strictness regarding work; he would repeatedly check all the materials they submitted.
Gu Yushu looked a little awkward and coughed lightly, "Um... I have a friend who wants to know how to win over someone else's girlfriend without making a sound."
A hint of surprise flashed in Chu Pei's eyes. Jiang Che's clear and innocent eyes flashed through his mind. For some reason, he didn't want to see those eyes hurt. He then replied with a normal expression, "President Gu, you... I mean, isn't it inappropriate for your friend to do this?"
Gu Yushu pinched the bridge of her nose in annoyance, waved him away, and nestled back into the chair behind her, inwardly scoffing at herself for being so crazy. She truly lost all reason whenever she was around Shen Zhen…
The computer screen in front of Gu Yushu clearly displayed the results of her previous searches.
"How to be someone's mistress."
How can I successfully poach someone from another company?
What are the chances of winning back your ex-girlfriend?
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Shen Zhen has been shuttling between the hospital and home these past few days, and when she stays home, she just keeps writing. Her books have never been very popular, barely enough to make ends meet, but the biggest advantage is that she has more free time.
After finishing her writing, Shen Zhen stared blankly at the computer. If you looked closely, you could always see Yu Shu's shadow in her words. Over the years, she had used a different approach to create one beautiful ending after another for her and Yu Shu in her stories. But who knew that in reality, they had long since become strangers…
Shen Zhen gave a bitter smile, touched Yu Shu's photo on the table, and murmured softly, "A Shu, did you like this story?" Only the ticking of the clock answered her, lonely and desolate.
Shen Zhen didn't mind. She patted her cheeks, got up, changed her clothes, and went out to pick up Tuantuan. Recently, because her grandmother was sick, Tuantuan had been staying with her good friend Jiang Yu.
Jiang Yu and Shen Zhen were close friends in college. Jiang Yu was a folk dance teacher, and the two kept in touch after graduation. Jiang Yu would occasionally help Shen Zhen take care of Tuan Tuan. A few days ago, Jiang Yu took Tuan Tuan to another city to participate in a dance competition, and they arranged to have dinner together that evening.
Jiang Yu chose a high-end restaurant, claiming that she had won a prize in the competition and wanted to take Shen Zhen to broaden her horizons.
When Shen Zhen arrived, Jiang Yu and Tuan Tuan had already arrived.
"Mom, I missed you so much." As soon as Tuantuan saw Shen Zhen, she rushed into her arms and hugged her tightly.
Shen Zhen stumbled from being bumped by Tuantuan, then hugged the little one in her arms and said affectionately, "Tuantuan, are you being a good girl with Auntie?"
Tuantuan leaned against Chen Zhen and said earnestly, "I'm so good! All of Auntie's friends like me very much!"
Jiang Yu tossed her long hair aside and gave Tuan Tuan's head a good rub. "Of course! Who wouldn't like a beautiful woman and a cute girl together?"
Tuantuan stuck out her tongue and winked at Shen Zhen, "Narcissistic!"
Tuantuan pulled Chen Zhen close and whispered in her ear, "Mom, let me tell you, Auntie has met her soulmate! She's been pestering her for days."
Jiang Yu flicked Tuan Tuan's head with her finger, "What do you mean by 'clingy'? I was just exercising my rights as your girlfriend in advance!"
Shen Zhen's mouth gaped open slightly, "Xiao Yu, you..."
Jiang Yu blinked and nodded. "The guest who presented us with the award this time, a senior executive from Gu's Group, is named Zhong Li. You didn't see her, but that narrow waist and long legs are exactly my type. Hmph! I'm definitely going to get her!"
Shen Zhen shook her head helplessly. That's just how Jiang Yu is—lively and energetic. She pursues what she likes and breaks up when she gets bored. She's bold in love and hate, a likable girl. Unlike her, who's stuck in her memories and can't move on.
After a while, Jiang Yu cautiously said, "Zhenzhen, I heard that Gu Yushu has returned to China..."
Shen Zhen paused, her chopsticks drooping, and softly hummed in agreement, "I've seen you."
Jiang Yu glanced at her face, "Then... what about her..."
She knew about their sweet moments when they were together and the heartbreaking way they broke up. Shen Zhen had always had feelings for her all these years, which was why she so easily agreed to pretend to be Jiang Che's girlfriend, also to shield herself from unnecessary romantic advances.
Shen Zhen wiped Tuan Tuan's mouth with a calm expression, her throat bitter. "Xiao Yu, she is Gu Yushu of the Gu Group, not the little mute in the rented room. I have already broken up with her. Whether I love her now or can't let her go, it's my own business and has nothing to do with her."
Jiang Yu sighed, "Zhenzhen, have you ever considered that perhaps she has the right to know the truth about what happened back then?"
Shen Zhen's eyes flickered slightly, "So what if she knows? And then make her pay for Grandma and Tuantuan's medical expenses? Xiaoyu, I can't bring myself to say it..."
Jiang Yu said nothing more, knowing that Shen Zhen was stubborn and had a strong sense of self-respect, and couldn't be persuaded. Thinking about asking Zhong Li about Gu Yushu's attitude someday, Jiang Yu really couldn't bear to see her continue to suffer.
After finishing their meal, Tuantuan skipped and hopped along in the middle, holding one person's hand in each hand. The three of them walking together looked quite pleasing to the eye.
"Ding." The elevator doors opened, and Shen Zhen looked up, stunned.
The person in the elevator had long legs and a slender waist. Her well-tailored suit accentuated her figure. Her thin lips were tightly pressed together, and her dark eyes were fixed on Shen Zhen without blinking.
“Mom, it’s the one in the photo…” Tuantuan pointed at Yushu and said in a soft, sweet voice.
Startled, Shen Zhen quickly covered her mouth and gently scolded, "Tuantuan, don't talk nonsense."
Jiang Yu pulled the two into the elevator, pinched Tuantuan's little face, and teased, "Little Tuantuan, be quiet."
The cramped space immediately made Shen Zhen feel very oppressed, and she subconsciously clenched Tuan Tuan's hands.
Tuantuan, not understanding what was going on, continued in her childish voice, "Mommy, I like you and Auntie so much! Can the three of us stay together forever?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yushu's eyes turned icy as he stared at the three people's clasped hands.
Jiang Yu felt the cold gaze, pretended to be calm, pinched Tuantuan's cheek, and smiled, "Okay, Auntie will protect you!"
Shen Zhen's palms were sweating profusely as she waited anxiously for the elevator. "Ding!" She immediately grabbed Tuan Tuan and hurriedly stepped out of the elevator. Before they had gone far, someone grabbed her arm from behind and pulled her forward.
"Mom!" Tuantuan wanted to chase after her anxiously, but Jiang Yu grabbed her arm. "Tuantuan, don't go, come with Auntie, Mom has something to do right now."
"But the aunt in the photo looks scary. Is she a bad person?" Tuantuan said with some concern.
Jiang Yu picked up the little girl, tapped her little nose, and looked at the two of them with an ambiguous expression. She smiled and said, "No, that auntie is just jealous."
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