Chapter 8
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Even though he stayed up all night and socialized all day long, there was no sign of fatigue on Gao Bochong's face.
After arriving at the gym, he changed out of his formal attire, warmed up, and then did a few sets of anaerobic exercises as per his daily habit. Then he ran on the treadmill while checking the work messages sent by his secretary on his mobile phone.
The treadmill was not running fast, so Gao Bochong adjusted it to the climbing mode. This level of exercise intensity was just a rest for him, and the heart rate displayed on the smartwatch remained at a very stable fixed value.
Until he opened WeChat.
The watch made a short beep, indicating that his heart rate was rising.
The sunlight gradually rose from the horizon, leaped out of the green treetops, and shone the golden light on the earth where money flowed. After being filtered through the floor-to-ceiling glass that could block glare, it looked extremely gentle.
Gao Bochong narrowed his eyes and looked at a new friend request in the address book.
【Hexiu applies to add you as a friend】
...Wang Zhi?
Why did he suddenly add me as a friend?
This was the first time Wang Zhi had appeared since their last meeting at Gao's mansion. Gao Bochong had thought that his words would be enough to scare him into disappearing until the time of their engagement.
Does Gao Fengming know about this?
This momentary thought made Gao Bochong's expression somewhat subtle.
He put down his phone, accelerated the treadmill to its normal speed, and ran for two minutes without distraction in the sunlight.
During these two minutes, Gao Bochong kept thinking that Wang Zhi had sent this friend request twenty hours ago, but he had not accepted it. Would he think that he had ignored it on purpose?
I wouldn't do something so rude. Since I agreed to his engagement with Gao Fengming, I wouldn't owe him anything on such a small matter. Besides, they were just friends, so why wouldn't I agree?
Would he think that I rejected his friend request because I disliked him? Would he be sad?
Gao Bochong's gaze wavered a little. He pressed the pause button on the treadmill and without waiting for the track to stop, reopened WeChat and accepted Wang Zhi's friend request.
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Wang Zhicai didn't have time to be sad. He was so happy right now!
Most of the scenes shot recently at Gao Mansion were of their teenage years. In order to show the slenderness and fragility of the teenagers, which is different from their later adulthood, Wang Zhi has been controlling his diet and eating only a certain number of grains of rice every day.
Until today, the last scene at Gao Mansion has ended.
This means that he can let go and have a big meal!
The filming ended at around six o'clock. To celebrate its successful completion, the director took the lead and took the entire crew to have a barbecue.
Wang Zhi hadn't eaten something so delicious for a long time. After the mutton skewers came, he first gave one to Feng Zheng, who was sitting at the same table with him. Then he quickly picked the biggest one and almost burst into tears when he took the first bite.
Depend on.
It’s so delicious that I want to curse!
Why does dieting exist in this world?
Wang Zhi buried his head in his food, having been eating non-stop since the first plate of barbecue was served at seven. Suddenly, a glass of juice was handed to him. Wang Zhi, feeling a little thirsty from the meal, took it and thanked Feng Zheng, only to discover it was handed to him.
Wang Zhi quickly smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Feng. Are you done eating?"
Feng Zheng ate two bites out of politeness—he even rinsed the meat in water before eating. Seeing Wang Zhi's eyes drifting over, he explained, "It's too late. If I eat now, I'll get edema tomorrow."
So dedicated...!
Wang Zhi stood in awe, then instinctively grabbed a bunch of grilled wings that had just been served.
Feng Zheng frowned: "Are you still not full?"
Wang Zhi smiled sheepishly: "I have a good appetite. I have been starving these past few days."
Then she said coquettishly, "Brother, I know my limits. I don't have any scenes tomorrow, so I dare to eat like this."
The overhead light was bright, illuminating Wang Zhi's bright red lips and the small dimples that formed when he smiled. He had lost a lot of weight recently, his once radiant skin now looking a bit pale, his features darkening, like a quiet dream.
Feng Zheng stared at him and saw a little dark sauce on his lips. Feng Zheng subconsciously raised his hand to wipe it off for Wang Zhi.
At the same moment, Wang Zhi's cell phone vibrated. He lowered his head to look and just avoided it.
Feng Zheng woke up with mixed feelings. He didn't know whether he was glad that he didn't touch Wang Zhi, or regretted the coincidental miss.
When Wang Zhi raised his head, he saw Feng Zheng had already stood up and left.
Why don’t you say goodbye to yourself?
Wang Zhi was only puzzled for a moment and then put the matter behind him.
Because he discovered that—
Gao Bochong, this rude guy, finally approved his friend request!
Although Gao Bochong had ignored him for so long, it was still his fault for giving him six million.
Wang Zhi is very magnanimous.
He could even tolerate Gao Fengming (50,000), so what did Gao Bocong (6 million) matter, such a small matter?
After eating for such a long time, Wang Zhi was indeed full, but he still took the chicken wings and ate them slowly, while staring at the chat window between him and Gao Bochong, thinking about what to say first.
Mr. Gao, did you buy the hotel?
Mr. Gao, why do you ask me that question?
Mr. Gao, were you the pile driver that night?
I always feel that every question reveals a sense of seeking death.
Wang Zhi frowned, and with his oil-free finger, he poked open Gao Bocong's profile picture to take a peek at his circle of friends.
Gao Bochong's Moments were not very frequent, and his presence was full of the air of an old cadre. The camellias he raised occupied the largest portion of his posts. Wang Zhi flipped through them from beginning to end, trying to find any clues, but ended up admiring a large number of close-ups of the camellias for no apparent reason.
Wang Zhi: ...
How could someone like growing flowers so much!
But the photo looks pretty good...I think the pot of Gao Bo Chong that I gave as a gift is also included in the photo.
Wang Zhi was about to click on the picture to enlarge it when the phone rang again. Wang Zhi's hand trembled and he gave Gao Bo Chong a thumbs up.
……!
Wang Zhi subconsciously clicked cancel, but then he thought it was wrong. If he canceled, there would be a like prompt. Wouldn’t it be even more embarrassing if Gao Bo Chong clicked in and found that he didn’t like it?
Wang Zhi was so upset that he had no choice but to like Gao Bochong's post again. In addition, in order to show that he was really like it, he added little hearts to all of Gao Bochong's friends circles in one go.
Fortunately, Gao Bo Chong didn’t post many.
Wang Zhi breathed a sigh of relief and exited the circle of friends, but found that the message he just received was actually sent by Gao Bo Chong!
Gao Bochong: "What do you want to add me for?"
His tone was cold, almost reminding people of the cold and arrogant look he had when staring at them.
Gao Bo Chong is here to find him and call him to account!
Wang Zhi lost his appetite in an instant and sat upright typing.
【Hexiu】: "Hello, Mr. Gao><"
[He Xiu]: "I added you because I have a question."
?
Gao Bochong frowned.
He held his cell phone and stared at Wang Zhi's profile picture with scrutiny.
Wang Zhi's profile picture is a selfie, half sideways, looking down at a kitten in his arms. He is wearing a white T-shirt with a slightly large neckline, revealing his beautiful and delicate collarbone. His hair falls down, brushing across his high nose bridge. In the clear light, he looks extremely clean and beautiful.
It's even so beautiful that it seems fake.
If he had not met Wang Zhi in person, he would probably think this was high-pitched.
It’s just a profile picture, is it necessary to choose such a good-looking photo?
Gao Bochong thought Wang Zhi was showing off a bit too much, but he glanced at the profile picture again and typed a reply: "Ask."
Are you asking about Gao Fengming?
Gao Bochong is six years older than Gao Fengming. When Gao Fengming was brought back to the Gao family to recognize his ancestral roots, he applied to study abroad because he was dissatisfied with his father's remarriage. He would only return to China for a month during the winter and summer vacations every year. Most of the time, he was not familiar with his younger brother.
It was not until his father and stepmother died unexpectedly when he was in college that he rushed back. While working to stabilize the company, he also had to take care of Gao Fengming, who was still in middle school at the time.
But his care was limited to hiring a nanny and tutor for Gao Fengming, and taking time out every day to check Gao Fengming's homework to prevent him from growing up to be an uneducated playboy. He hardly interfered in his life.
If Wang Zhi wanted to know Gao Fengming's preferences, Gao Bochong felt that he probably couldn't answer.
[Hexiu]: "Mr. Gao, besides growing flowers, what other hobbies do you have? [Little rabbit tilting its head.jpg]"
The beep sounded again, indicating that his heart rate was rising.
Gao Bochong took off his watch and threw it aside, never expecting that what Wang Zhi wanted to know was his own preferences.
After Wang Zhi asked the question, he didn't get an answer from Gao Bochong for a long time, so he scratched his chin out of boredom.
Is this question so difficult to answer? Or are all bigwigs so cautious that they can't reveal such private information, lest they be tricked?
Wow, then Gao Bochong wouldn’t misunderstand him, right?
Wang Zhi was about to type an explanation when he saw Gao Bocong's reply coming.
Gao Bochong: “I don’t have any favorites.”
So cold.
Wang Zhi felt frozen, as if his warm face was touched by...Pooh, pooh, pooh, he felt that his enthusiasm was frozen.
What are you showing off!
If he were so rich, he would definitely be a thousand times more arrogant than Gao Bo Chong!
Wang Zhi smiled coldly and replied sweetly, "It seems that camellias are more to your liking."
Gao Bochong: "Why are you asking this?"
【Hexiu】: "Confidential [Kitten Proud.jpg]"
To be mysterious.
Gao Bochong snorted coldly, thinking that he should stop the boring conversation with Wang Zhi, so he put his phone aside and planned to do two more sets of bench presses.
The phone vibrated again. It was a message from Wang Zhi.
Gao Bochong put down the dumbbells he had just lifted and picked up his mobile phone without hesitation.
【He Xiu】: "Actually, I wanted to give you a gift."
【Hexiu】: "I wanted to give you a surprise><"
Gift?
Gao Bochong hovered his finger over the screen and thought for a moment before typing the next line.
Gao Bochong: "No need."
He knew about Wang Zhi's assets. As a third-tier actor, his pay was not too high, and he had many social engagements in the entertainment industry. Even if Wang Zhi didn't spend money recklessly, he wouldn't have much savings. There was no need to give him gifts and make unnecessary expenses.
Is my tone too cold?
Gao Bochong wanted to explain, but Wang Zhi's tone of reply didn't sound angry anymore: "You can't give up halfway when giving a gift. You can't refuse [kitten shaking head.gif]"
It was the first time that someone told him that he had something he couldn't do, but Gao Bochong didn't feel offended at all, because Wang Zhi's words were so cute, which was in sharp contrast to his cold and lonely profile picture, as if they knew a side of him that was unknown to others.
Is this also his method?
Does he talk to Brother Feng like this too?
Realizing that these were just Wang Zhi's little tricks and that he was nothing special in front of Wang Zhi, Gao Bochong's expression turned cold.
Over there, Wang Zhi also said he had to go to the crew to reunite, and took the initiative to end their chat. Gao Bochong didn't reply. After finishing two sets of bench presses with a sullen face, he sent a message to his assistant.
Ten minutes later, the assistant sent a list. Gao Bochong took a closer look at the Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet Wang Zhi had been wearing and found it was less than 50,000 yuan. He had originally wanted to choose a bracelet around 100,000 yuan, but ultimately chose a Cartier bracelet with diamonds worth over 300,000 yuan.
The bracelet is dazzling and colorful, which does not conform to Gao Bochong's aesthetic taste, but Gao Bochong inexplicably feels that such complicated and gorgeous jewelry is very suitable for Wang Zhi.
In fact, Wang Zhi always dresses elegantly and appropriately, and the accessories he wears are also very exquisite. He looks like a noble and reserved young man from a wealthy family. When he stands with Gao Fengming, they feel like a perfect match made in heaven.
Judging from his appearance alone, Wang Zhi doesn't look like a gold digger at all. But besides his money, is there anything else worth liking about Gao Fengming?
After asking his assistant to place the order, Gao Bochong went to take a shower. After coming out, he should have used the remaining two hours to sleep and then continue today's work, but for some reason he opened the Rolex official website again, looked at the men's watches, but didn't find any that he liked. In the end, he chose a women's watch worth more than 600,000 yuan.
For someone of his status, all the major luxury brands would send him catalogs every year for him to choose from, and there was no so-called waiting period. He could get it anytime he wanted.
After Gao Bochong made his selection, his assistant asked him, "Mr. Gao, should this watch also be sent to your current address?"
Gao Bochong hesitated.
The first thing he thought of was that after it was delivered, he could give it to Wang Zhi in person after returning to China.
My schedule has been so full lately, how can I make time for something like this?
Gao Bochong said, "Fill in the address in my country."
It doesn't waste much time.
The assistant reminded: "Mr. Gao, this is a women's watch."
"I know."
But Gao Bochong thought of Wang Zhi's wrist, so slender that it seemed like it would break if he gripped it, yet so white as jade, and a touch of bright color on the skin made it come alive. The men's watch strap was too thick, and he always suspected it would hurt him...
Gao Bochong pulled himself back to his senses.
I don’t know what Wang Zhi will give me.
A watch worth over 600,000 yuan wasn't even considered entry-level for him, but if he gave it a more expensive gift, he was afraid Wang Zhi would ask for a return gift. This little thing, he thought, was a gift from him on behalf of Gao Fengming, lest Wang Zhi think the Gao family could only afford gifts worth tens of thousands.
Gao Fengming is really stingy.
Is the pocket money I give him too little?
Gao Bochong was momentarily distracted, and couldn't help but think that if he and Wang Zhi were in a relationship, he would definitely open a supplementary credit card for him and take him to Paris and the United States every week for shopping. After all, if a money-worshipping man is unhappy with his money, he will probably just find another sponsor...
I really should go to bed.
Gao Bochong frowned and lay down, thinking that he must have been led astray by Ning Quanwu, which was why he was thinking about these messy things.
How could he imagine that he was willing to be taken advantage of by Wang Zhilao?
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