Gu Lianzhou saw a speck of white on her bright red tongue, moist and soft. Paired with her innocent, watery eyes and obediently tilted-up cheeks, it gave her an almost sacrificial innocence.
His dark pupils contracted sharply, and his breath caught in his throat for a moment, almost inaudibly.
The knuckles on the table tightened, and the veins on the back of the hand stood out.
A sudden, sharp heat shot up his spine, and Gu Lianzhou could barely maintain the composure of his icy expression.
He picked up the milk glass from the table and suddenly turned around.
The chair leg that had been knocked apart scraped against the ground with a screeching sound, breaking the suddenly thick atmosphere.
"Go to sleep early." His voice was hoarse as he hurried away.
Shen Zhiyi watched his disheveled and hurried back, her eyes flickering.
Gu Lianzhou returned to his room and closed the door.
In absolute darkness and silence, I kept thinking about what Shen Zhiyi had said.
Does my brother hate me?
And the way she just opened her lips...
He loosened his tie in frustration.
A faint, out-of-control glimmer appeared in his jet-black pupils in the darkness.
Was she doing it on purpose?
Or are they simply so innocent that they have no idea what they are doing?
Gu Lianzhou lowered his gaze.
I've decided to give her a shock and a lesson tomorrow.
He wanted her to understand that no matter what she was planning, in this cutthroat world, the only way to get protection was to obediently stay by his side.
He turned on the light, walked to the bedside, opened the drawer, and saw a small black medicine bottle lying inside. His expression gradually turned cold.
Separated by a wall.
Shen Zhiyi went to the bathroom, expressionless, and vomited up all the milk she had just drunk.
She turned on the tap, scooped up a handful of water, and splashed it on her face.
The cool water droplets slid down her smooth cheeks, making her feel a little more awake.
She stared at herself in the mirror, her eyes flickering slightly.
Given Gu Lianzhou's personality, he was reluctant to talk to her and even resisted her getting close. How could he care whether she slept well?
There must be something wrong with that glass of milk.
Whatever it may be, she is isolated and helpless here, and cannot give anyone the opportunity to manipulate her.
Especially him.
...
The next day.
Shen Zhiyi sat at the dining table and ate with Gu Lianzhou.
He watched her clumsily use the knife and fork.
Her small lips opened and closed, taking in the food on them. After chewing, she picked up the juice next to her and took a small sip.
His finger bones paused slightly.
Watching her stick out her pink tongue and wipe away the remaining moisture from her lips.
Gu Lianzhou's eyes darkened, and his Adam's apple bobbed heavily.
He put down his cutlery, picked up a glass of water, and calmly took a few sips.
Relieves unexplained thirst.
"How's it going with memorizing the materials?" He put down his water glass, his expression returning to normal.
Shen Zhiyi was a little nervous.
"Is my brother already giving me a spot check?"
"I'm sorry, brother, I..." she said apologetically, biting her lip, "I really can't remember..."
"There's so much stuff, my brain is too small to fit it all in..."
"Brother, please help me..."
Gu Lianzhou: ...
His breathing became erratic for a moment, and the veins on his forehead throbbed.
The thirst he had just suppressed returned in an instant, overwhelming his reason.
He gripped the napkin tightly with his knuckles, as if suppressing something, and said in a cold, angry voice, "Is this how you talk at home?"
"Huh?" Shen Zhiyi looked bewildered. "I'm sorry, did I say something wrong?"
"Is my brother angry?"
Upon hearing her subconscious apology, Gu Lianzhou felt a surge of inexplicable irritation.
He stood up and slammed his napkin onto the table.
His gaze swept over her coldly from top to bottom. "It seems that before you learn how to manage a company, you'll need to learn etiquette and manners first."
There's a dinner party tonight, you'll come with me.
"Come up to the third floor after you've eaten, I'll help you pick out some clothes."
He left right after he finished speaking.
“Okay…” Shen Zhiyi lowered her eyelashes, somewhat hurt.
A fleeting smile crossed his eyes.
Third floor, walk-in closet.
The place is incredibly large, with floor-to-ceiling wardrobes on three walls and a huge floor-to-ceiling window on the other side, draped with gorgeous double-layered gauze curtains.
In the center is a glass display case containing various jewelry and watches.
Gu Lianzhou walked to the side and opened one of the wardrobes.
A whole row of brand-new women's clothing came into view.
From everyday wear to formal attire, they have it all.
These are all the latest styles that he ordered to be delivered last night, and high-end custom-made items befitting the Shen family's status.
His gaze swept across a row of dresses and settled on a royal blue velvet halter dress.
The dress is exquisitely tailored, yet it features a matching bow tied on one shoulder, maintaining its femininity while adding a touch of playfulness and cuteness.
It was perfect for her first appearance.
"This one." He took off the dress and handed it to Shen Zhiyi. "Try it on."
Shen Zhiyi took the dress and gave a soft "hmm".
When she came out of the fitting room, Gu Lianzhou was standing with his back to her, choosing a watch.
"elder brother."
A sweet voice rang out.
Gu Lianzhou turned around, and with just one glance, his breath almost stopped.
The royal blue velvet made her skin almost glow.
The dress clung tightly to her shapely body, outlining her curves in every detail, highlighting her slender waist.
The slit in the skirt subtly revealed her straight and slender calves.
She was like a pearl suddenly wiped clean of dust, radiating a dazzling brilliance that he could never have predicted.
Too beautiful to be flamboyant.
Even the bow he originally thought was "cute," draped above his chest, looked like a ribbon tempting people to untie it, leaving much to the imagination.
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