Rong Yi felt relieved. She had genuinely worried that Gu Ye might not fall for the beauty trap.
She patted her chest discreetly, thinking, Phew, that was close.
Then, she glanced at Shangguan Yu and subtly winked at him, her meaning clear.
You should leave now!
Shangguan Yu raised an eyebrow slightly, observing Rong Yi’s demeanor. After a moment, his brow relaxed, and a faint smile touched his thin lips. “Then I’ll trouble Brother Ye to take Rong Yi home.”
Rong Yi cast an approving look at Shangguan Yu. He’s a quick learner.
Watching Gu Ye’s black Cayenne drive away, Shangguan Yu chuckled inwardly. Now there’s going to be quite a show for Gu Ye. Getting tangled up with this enchantress is bound to be spectacular.
Rong Yi fluttered her long, curled eyelashes and subtly shifted closer to Gu Ye.
She hesitated, wondering how to ask for Gu Ye’s private contact information.
She didn’t want Gu Ye to casually brush her off with a work number—that wouldn’t do.
“Thank you, President Gu, for taking time out of your busy schedule to drive me home,” Rong Yi said, trying to keep the conversation going and chat with him a bit longer.
Gu Ye remained as before, his phoenix-like eyes closed. “A small favor, no need to mention it.”
“But I must!”
Her loud voice echoed through every corner of the car.
Hearing this, Gu Ye opened his dark eyes and looked at her with interest.
Rong Yi’s fox-like eyes widened slightly, and she immediately covered her cherry lips with her hand.
Perhaps realizing that shouting in someone else’s car was rather improper, but since it had already happened, she could only try to salvage the situation.
“What I meant was, even a drop of kindness deserves a flood of gratitude,” Rong Yi said, softening her voice as she dangled the bait. “How about I treat you to a meal sometime? Could you share your private contact information with me, President Gu?”
As soon as she finished speaking, Rong Yi clutched her phone, waiting for Gu Ye’s response.
From the driver’s seat, Zhou Yue glanced back through the rearview mirror upon hearing this. He knew Gu Ye usually didn’t give his private contact information to unfamiliar women.
Even if they were stunning beauties or celebrities in the industry, Gu Ye had never shown them any leniency, always rejecting them outright without mercy.
Today, letting supermodel Rong Yi hitch a ride home was already unprecedented. Zhou Yue truly didn’t know whether his boss would give her his number…
Gu Ye curved his lips into a faint smile and said bluntly to Rong Yi, “You certainly know how to find ways to get contact information.”
Rong Yi was nearly mesmerized by Gu Ye’s captivating smile, almost losing herself in his beauty.
Snapping back to reality, she thought Gu Ye didn’t seem opposed, so she pressed further with a coquettish tone. “Not at all~ I really do want to treat you to a meal, President Gu.”
Rong Yi’s beautiful eyes seemed to hold a pool of water, clear and bright, shimmering with sincerity.
At this moment, Gu Ye found it hard to refuse. He simply closed his eyes again.
“188xxxx8899.”
Gu Ye suddenly recited a string of numbers, catching Rong Yi off guard.
Then, delighted, she immediately opened her phone and searched for the WeChat account.
Sure enough, she found it. The name was simple—‘GY’—which seemed fitting for his style.
However, the WeChat profile picture was surprisingly cute: a white Ragdoll cat with blue eyes, absolutely adorable.
Rong Yi hesitated for a moment before asking, “President Gu, is your profile picture a white Ragdoll cat?”
“Mm.”
Receiving Gu Ye’s confirmation, Rong Yi felt reassured and extended her delicate finger to tap “Add Friend.”
“Mr. Gu, is the cat in your WeChat profile picture yours?” Rong Yi asked curiously, turning her head to look at him.
After all, Gu Ye really didn’t seem like the type to keep pets, and it was hard to imagine what he would look like with a little kitten—there was a certain unexpected charm in the contrast.
“Sort of.”
Gu Ye thought of the Ragdoll cat he had left at his sister’s house for fostering. In a way, he was still its owner.
“It’s so adorable, looking soft and tiny like that. It must be a lot of fun.”
Gu Ye, who had opened his eyes at some point, looked at her and said in a low voice, “You like cats so much. Why don’t you get one yourself?”
Rong Yi sighed regretfully. “My job doesn’t allow me to keep a cat. I don’t have time to take care of it. It would go hungry and cold with me every day. I’d rather just admire other people’s cats.”
Gu Ye’s thin lips curved slightly. “Indeed.”
Rong Yi raised a delicate eyebrow. Was he implying that her career couldn’t even provide food and warmth?
Yet, she couldn’t find a reason to refute him…
The car soon arrived at the address Rong Yi had given—the entrance of Xifu Haitang.
This residential complex wasn’t the kind celebrities typically lived in. Located in the heart of Beijing’s Second Ring Road, it was incredibly valuable, with top-notch security. The Xifu Haitang blooming within the complex was especially breathtaking.
Gu Ye looked at the entrance of Xifu Haitang, his dark eyes flickering with a hint of surprise, though he said nothing.
Rong Yi got out of the car and waved to Gu Ye. “Thank you for driving me home, Mr. Gu. Goodbye.”
“Mm, go on in.”
Only after watching Rong Yi enter the complex did Gu Ye signal Zhou Yue to drive off.
“Buzz—”
Gu Ye answered the call. “Sis, what’s up?”
“Come over for dinner tonight. Your brother-in-law just got back from his business trip. The kitchen just received a fresh batch of hairy crabs via air freight. You love them, right? Come early.”
“Alright, I’ll head over right away.”
Gu Ye pinched the bridge of his nose. It had been a while since he last visited his sister—he really should go see her.
But every time he went, the topic was always the same: urging him to get married. He really didn’t know how to handle it.