He immediately nodded: "Don't worry, I'll stay home as much as possible except for grocery shopping and such. And even if I do go out, I'll always have someone with me! I value my own life and will absolutely not give the Gu family any opportunity to take advantage of me!"
Gu Zhiyuan knew Xu Ningyan was a woman of her word, so he was relieved that she had said so.
Xu Ningyan was still lamenting, "If only I had that lackey by my side!"
The lackey's fighting ability is equivalent to that of a bodyguard!
Sigh, speaking of lackeys, I miss them! I also miss the people of Jingshan County! Li Jianguo and his wife, Lin Hong and her husband, and Sister Yang!
I miss the little courtyard where I live. Although I've only lived there for a little over a year, I've grown quite attached to it.
Gu Zhiyuan knew that, in the end, it was his fault! He had dragged Xu Ningyan into this mess, and he felt guilty.
After thinking for a moment, he took out a small wooden box from the room and placed it in front of Xu Ningyan: "You've been wronged these past few days! There's money and tickets in here, as well as remittance coupons from the Friendship Store. Go shopping whenever you have time, and buy whatever you like!"
There's nothing else that can make up for it, I just hope these things can make Xu Ningyan a little happier.
Xu Ningyan was naturally delighted. Overseas Chinese remittance certificates, a term that must appear in period novels, she had finally seen the real thing.
There are probably several hundred dollars in this wooden box, along with various tickets; it should be all of Gu Zhiyuan's possessions.
He just gave it all to her without any hesitation.
Xu Ningyan couldn't help but recall that saying from later generations: A man's willingness to spend money on you doesn't necessarily mean he loves you, but if he doesn't spend money on you, then he definitely doesn't love you!
Someone as carefree and happy as Gu Zhiyuan is probably a rich sucker!
Xu Ningyan hesitated, not quite wanting to accept the money. After all, given their current situation, if she accepted it and used it, wouldn't that definitively prove she was Gu Zhiyuan's girlfriend? Otherwise, how could she have the nerve to spend someone else's money and use their ticket!
Gu Zhiyuan naturally noticed Xu Ningyan's hesitation. A bitter smile appeared on his usually composed face as he took a step back: "My family situation has frightened you, hasn't it? That's true, Gu Yong is still my blood father no matter what. If I sever ties now, people will say I'm cold-blooded! And if Gu Yong gets into trouble in the future, I'm afraid I'll still have to grit my teeth and get involved! I shouldn't drag you into this troublesome family situation—"
Before she could finish speaking, Xu Ningyan snatched the wooden box from her hand, rolling her eyes in annoyance: "Alright! Stop with that wry smile! It's so fake! If I really found it troublesome, would I have come to the capital with you? Would I have gone to your house and wreaked havoc, offending your scumbag father so badly? And now you're acting all innocent after getting the benefits, I—"
Gu Zhiyuan's lips curled into a smile, and he grasped Xu Ningyan's other hand with his large palm. His hot palm pressed tightly against hers, and the heat instantly traveled from his palm to her face, making Xu Ningyan's face flush red.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and Gu Zhiyuan cautiously asked, "So, you agree to be my girlfriend?"
Xu Ningyan looked at the ceiling with an air of nobility and aloofness, and hummed in response.
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhiyuan was immediately overcome with emotion and pulled Xu Ningyan into a tight embrace: "Yanyan, don't worry, my loyalty is to the country! My devotion is only to you!"
Xu Ningyan's ears immediately burned; she finally understood how people in this era felt about love.
Subtle and tactful expressions are more beautiful than any straightforward love words.
But didn't Gu Zhiyuan call her A Ning before? Why did he suddenly change it?
"Why are you suddenly calling me Yan Yan?" Xu Ningyan was a little embarrassed. In her previous life, her parents also called her Yan Yan.
This was the first time anyone had called her that since she transmigrated.
Gu Zhiyuan cleared his throat. "Now that you're my boyfriend, it's natural we should be a little more intimate."
Xu Ningyan's lips curled up slightly, but she tried to keep it pursed. This man was really pushing his luck.
Breaking free from Gu Zhiyuan's embrace, Xu Ningyan forced herself to remain calm: "Alright, you have to go to work tomorrow, go to sleep early!"
After saying that, he turned around and went into the bedroom, carrying the wooden box.
Gu Zhiyuan watched Xu Ningyan enter the house with tender eyes, close the door, and stand in the living room for a while before he came back to his senses.
My mood was like floating on clouds, a kind of unsettling joy.
That night, separated by a living room, both of them tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
Xu Ningyan couldn't believe it; she was about to achieve the ultimate feat of clinging to a powerful figure and turning that powerful figure into her man!
We're just one small step away!
There was excitement, but not overwhelming excitement! After smacking her lips a couple of times, Xu Ningyan felt she could finally relax and be a couch potato, and quickly drifted off to sleep.
Gu Zhiyuan, on the other hand, was so excited that he barely slept all night.
I woke up with huge dark circles under my eyes this morning and ran five kilometers to release all the excitement I had.
As usual in Jingshan County, I bought breakfast for Xu Ningyan to take back.
The difference is that, because they have established a relationship, the atmosphere between the two has become more intimate.
Even the soy milk, without any added sugar, tasted sweet to Gu Zhiyuan.
If it weren't for work being so important, Gu Zhiyuan wouldn't want to go out today. He just wanted to spend the whole day at home with his girlfriend, even if they didn't do anything, just looking at her would be enough.
Finally, Xu Ningyan pushed him out the door, and he reluctantly rode his bike to work.
As soon as he entered the office, people noticed: "Hey, Lao Gu, you're all smiles, is something good happening?"
Gu Zhiyuan smiled but remained silent.
He was unusually approachable today, and he didn't get angry no matter how much they joked with him, so naturally more and more people gathered around him.
Just then, the post office delivered the newspaper.
Freshly printed newspapers, still steaming hot, were delivered to each office.
Gu Zhiyuan had just shaken off those who were teasing him and had barely sat down in his office when Sun Zhou burst in, clutching the Beijing Daily in his hand, looking utterly astonished: "Old Gu, have you and your father severed ties with the Gu family?"
That shout attracted people from several offices next door.
Gu Zhiyuan nodded calmly, adding, "Is such a small matter worth your panic? Remember to knock next time you come in!"
Sun Zhou became anxious: "This is a small matter? What time is it? Why do you care about knocking? What's going on? Did they use some underhanded tricks again?"
Turning his head, he saw the crowd watching the commotion at the door and was furious: "What are you all doing here? Get out! Get out!"
He slammed the door shut as he spoke.
As soon as the door closed, Sun Zhou looked at Gu Zhiyuan, who remained unmoved—no, even had a slight smile on his lips, looking like he was in an extremely good mood—and couldn't help but say, "Old Gu, have you been driven mad by your muddle-headed father? It's come to this point, your father is gone, and you're still laughing?"
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