Chapter 9 Fishing for a Wife
After returning to China, Guan Ju took over the affairs of her family company, handling various projects and meetings every day.
The youthful arrogance and sharpness he once possessed have been tempered by work into a steady and reserved demeanor. Wearing a suit conceals the wildness inherent in Alpha, and his every move exudes maturity and nobility.
If Wen Song were to see this, he would surely say, "A beast in human clothing."
After the meeting, I returned to my office.
Guan Ju unbuttoned the top button of his shirt with one hand, then pulled the tie around his neck with his index and middle fingers together, adding a touch of wild arrogance to his mature demeanor.
He reached out and pulled out the office chair, then casually leaned back.
Tilt your head back and close your eyes.
Pressing the space between the eyebrows can relieve the fatigue caused by working efficiently for more than ten hours during the susceptible period.
Assistant Kim, who was right behind him, poured him a glass of water and placed it beside him before continuing to report on work matters.
"Zhengrong is currently developing new land and has extended a cooperation invitation. This is Chairman Guan's intention..."
Guan Ju opened his eyes and raised his hand to stop.
"Just do as Chairman Guan says. I've already reviewed the cooperation agreement with Zheng Rong."
"Is there anything else?"
"If there's nothing else, you can go and get back to work."
Assistant Kim closed the document in his hand and stood respectfully to the side.
"Work-related projects are reported, but personal matters—"
At this point, I paused for a second and glanced at Guan Ju, who was sitting at his desk drinking water.
Guan Ju took a sip of water to relieve the dryness in his throat, his expression remaining unchanged, and did not interrupt Assistant Jin. Seeing this, the latter understood and continued, "Chairman Guan has arranged a blind date for you with the young master Wen Xu from the Wen family."
Upon hearing this, Guan Ju put down her water glass and returned to her original position.
Assistant Jin observed the subtle expressions on the other party's face and, finding no resistance, said, "Young Master Wen Xu will be attending an auction in three days, accompanied by Young Master Wen Song."
Guan Ju retorted, "Do I have the right to choose who my blind date is?"
Assistant Jin remained calm: "Mr. Guan, of course you have the right to choose."
Guan Ju didn't want to make things difficult for Assistant Jin, who was delivering the message. "I will personally negotiate with my father about personal matters. Your mission is complete. You can go and do what you need to do now."
Assistant Jin nodded slightly. "Yes, Mr. Guan."
After the person left, Guan Ju tapped the table lightly with his knuckles.
"Beep beep—"
The phone on the table rang. I picked it up and saw the contact name was "Duan Ze".
Swipe to answer, turn on speakerphone, and toss back to its original position.
"Ah Sui, what are you doing?" Duan Ze shouted at the top of his lungs.
Guan Ju continued pressing her temples. "At the company."
Duan whistled, gloating, and said, "After so many years of wandering abroad, it's time to come back and enjoy the hardships of work. Your old man has been building up this empire for so many years, and now he's counting on you to take over everything."
Guan Ju is Guan Ming's only child and also a top-tier Alpha, carrying the hopes of the entire family.
From a young age, the other party had to master more skills than their peers. They needed to be proficient in everything that could cultivate their character, social etiquette used in high society, and entertainment activities. Music, chess, calligraphy, painting, horseback riding, archery, and martial arts were all basic skills. They also had to learn several foreign languages and were required to study how to manage the family from a young age. They had almost no personal entertainment time.
Guan Ju has never been a mature and stable person. As she gets older, her rebellious teenage traits grow wildly.
He studied diligently during the day and sneaked out of the Guan family's house at night to go racing with his friends.
From initially trying to balance the two to being scolded by her family after they found out, Guan Ju simply gave up, no longer suppressing her Alpha nature, no longer obeying her family's arrangements, and started studying and playing with ordinary, normal peers, venting her love of freedom.
Later, Guan Ju was sent abroad for training.
“Hmm,” Guan Ju wanted to smoke a cigarette to relieve her inner turmoil, “He even wants to arrange my marriage.”
The "he" here refers to Mr. Guan, his father.
Duan gasped, "Your controlling nature is really strong. Your old man's personality is just so rigid and authoritative. But if you don't want to, how can he force you? You're being obedient now because you're worried about making him angry and ending up in the hospital."
"Besides, there's your auntie; she always does what you want."
"If all else fails, there's always your grandfather. Of all his grandchildren, you're the one he loves the most."
Guan Ju knew that Guan Ming's arrangements posed no threat to him, but he was still concerned about the fact that Wen Song would be accompanying him to the auction.
"I know."
"Have you gotten any results regarding the matter I asked you to investigate last time?"
Duan then said, "I called to tell you that the team that specializes in studying pheromone cancer cells has responded that surgery can be performed within three months if the cancer has not worsened. However, a definitive conclusion will be reached after further examination of the patient."
Guan Ju pondered for a moment, then said, "Okay."
"Send me the team's contact information."
"I'll arrange the check-up with them."
Although Wen Song said that he is still in the thinking stage, the condition cannot wait, so it is best to understand the situation in advance and carry out the surgery directly once the other party makes a decision.
Since there are methods, we cannot simply "threaten" without taking action.
After all, he had to show some sincerity for Wen Song to believe him.
Duan asked curiously, "Ah Sui, why are you suddenly so concerned about this illness? I remember that pheromone cancer only accounts for 2% of the national total, the probability of developing the disease is extremely low. Among all the people I know, it seems that only Wen Song's grandmother has ever experienced this—"
At this point, he seemed to have discovered some enormous secret.
However, the logic within it is too complex, and it is unclear for a moment what Guan Ju's motives were.
Could it be that Zhao Mingzhuo asked Guan Ju to help with the investigation?
The next second, Guan Ju said, "Don't tell Zhao Mingzhuo about this."
Duan Ze: "?"
They investigated the illness of Zhao Mingzhuo's boyfriend's grandmother, contacted a research team, but did not disclose the results to them.
What is your intention?
Duan Ze's thought process was a little slow to catch up with Guan Ju's actions.
"Okay," he readily agreed.
Despite their close relationship, there are actually several small cliques within this group.
Duan Ze, Guan Ju, and Fu Jingchuan, who lives in another city, will have an even closer relationship.
Guan Ju forbade him to mention it to Zhao Mingzhuo, so naturally he wouldn't reveal a single word.
The other party didn't explain the reason, so Duan didn't press further.
“There’s an auction in three days,” Guan Ju said. “You’ll come with me.”
Before Duan could even ask a couple of questions, he heard the other person say, "Wen Xu is here too."
"Oh, the old man just wants me to go on a blind date with him."
Duan Ze: "?"
"Guan Ju! I'm telling you, you absolutely cannot agree to this!"
"There are so many Omegas in Suicheng, you can like whoever you like, but it absolutely cannot be Wen Xu."
"Do you understand? Do you get it?"
"Our relationship depends on your attitude this time. Considering how I've shielded you from harm all these years."
Guan Ju chuckled briefly, "If I really liked him, would I have asked you to come along?"
Duan Ze on the other end of the phone finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly agreed, "Okay, okay, I'll go with you in three days."
"There's one more thing—"
"What was the purpose of the fake proof that Alph is unstable and special that you asked me to do early this morning last time?"
Guan Ju curled her lips and uttered a few words:
"Finding a wife."
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