“Miss Fan, do you still want to keep watching?”
The woman who had barged in flushed instantly. Although she wanted to see who the woman Gu Shao was protecting was, he had shielded her too well, leaving nothing visible. Frustrated, she bit her lip and left.
When Gu Shao said “Miss Fan,” Su Su suddenly reacted. “Fan Jing’an?”
…
Fan Jing’an worked at the same company as President Liu, the man who had shaken hands with Gu Shao downstairs.
Three weeks ago, upon learning that Aurora would be launching a new product, MK had intended to secure the promotional project. Fan Jing’an approached President Liu and told him that Gu Shao was her brother-in-law. With that connection, she hoped to participate in the negotiation process.
For President Liu, this was excellent news. Aurora Technology was powerful and highly sought after, with many companies competing to collaborate with them. If Gu Shao truly was Fan Jing’an’s brother-in-law, then personal connections might make the deal easier to secure. Naturally, he welcomed her involvement.
They arranged to meet at Aurora today. President Liu and his team arrived first, while Fan Jing’an was delayed by something on the way.
By the time she arrived, Liu and his team had already gone to the planning department. Meanwhile, people in the lobby were gossiping about the CEO being involved with a young woman who looked pure yet alluring, saying who knew what they might be doing upstairs right now.
For certain reasons, Fan Jing’an had already wanted to see Gu Shao. Taking this as an opportunity, she found a way to go upstairs.
Gu Shao’s assistant recognized her and, thinking they were family, did not stop her.
What he did not expect was what the CEO was doing inside, nor that Miss Fan would enter without knocking.
She had completely ruined the moment…
It was not entirely for the sake of securing the project that Fan Jing’an insisted on seeing Gu Shao. Upon hearing that he was fooling around with another woman, she could not suppress the surge of anger within her and rushed up impulsively.
So her anger upon barging in was not entirely an act.
…
Only after being stopped by Gu Shao and witnessing that absurd scene did she finally calm down.
Strictly speaking, Fan Jing’an was Su Su’s older sister. Back then, after Su Su’s parents divorced, her father remarried Fan Jing’an’s mother, making Fan Jing’an her stepsister.
However, Su Su and Fan Jing’an had little contact. In fact, Su Su remembered her name more clearly than her face.
When her father remarried, Su Su had just finished her college entrance exams.
From the original owner’s memories, it was clear how spoiled she had been.
And there was a reason for it. From birth, she had been treated like a little princess by her family. Even when she made mistakes, no one had the heart to discipline her. Growing up like that, it was no surprise she became willful.
Even now, her mother still treated her like a child. Before the divorce, her father had doted on her even more than her mother did, which made it impossible for her to accept the fact that he had cheated and remarried.
During the summer after the college entrance exams, the original owner made a huge scene at home, refusing to let Fan Jing’an’s mother move in.
Her father had no choice but to move out temporarily with Fan Jing’an’s mother.
The next day, however, the original owner ran away from home without a word. Her father forcibly brought her back and, afraid to leave her alone again, moved back in with Fan Jing’an’s mother.
At the time, Fan Jing’an’s mother said that Fan Jing’an was worried about upsetting Su Su, so she would not move in with them.
But Su Su knew that her father had bought an apartment for Fan Jing’an.
Since they did not live together, she and Fan Jing’an had only met a handful of times.
…
So, was Fan Jing’an barging in earlier meant to stand up for her?
Su Su felt that they were not that close. At the very least, not close enough for Fan Jing’an to charge in without knowing the situation and angrily accuse Gu Shao on her behalf.
Gu Shao was her husband. She had not even said anything to him herself, so why was this woman adding drama? Even if Gu Shao really had done something wrong, at most she should have informed her privately.
Su Su thought that even her closest friend would not go confront her husband without telling her first.
In her previous life, she had been a homebody, introverted, sensitive, and perceptive. Fan Jing’an’s behavior felt unreasonable and uncomfortable to her. In any case, she did not like it.
Her mood was gone. She pushed Gu Shao away.
Gu Shao kissed her. “Sorry, we’ll continue when we get back…”
Su Su pinched him. She was not strong enough for it to hurt, and Gu Shao only felt like she was teasing him. He buried his face in the crook of her neck and laughed softly.
Su Su: “…”
Seriously, could he not laugh like that next to her ear? Half her body felt weak from it.
How could a man who appeared cold and restrained on the surface be like this in private? Combined with his stamina, his seductive voice, and his striking looks, no woman could resist.
Su Su thought that if she were a queen, she would lift his chin and say, “Man, I want to lock you away. This side of you belongs only to me.”
Unfortunately, she could only imagine being that bold when he was not looking. In front of him, she could not manage it at all. His presence was far too overwhelming. Still, that line sounded so cool, she could use it in her comics.
Su Su pushed against his shoulder, changing the subject. “Didn’t Fan Jing’an join Dad’s company? She should be in B City. Why is she here looking for you?”
Her father was in B City, while they were in S City, quite far apart. Why would Fan Jing’an appear here?
If Su Su did not know, Gu Shao certainly knew even less. He was too busy to pay attention to Fan Jing’an’s daily life.
While helping Su Su straighten her clothes, he said, “No idea. Maybe your father has something he wants to discuss with me.”
“If Dad wanted to contact you, why not call me? Why send her? That makes no sense.”
It was obvious who was closer. If her father had really sent Fan Jing’an, Su Su could not understand it.
“I was just guessing.”
Gu Shao felt a little pleased. Su Su had never spoken to him like this before. Even when her father wanted to relay messages through her, she would ignore them.
He could tell that part of it was because she resented her father, and part of it was because there was a barrier between them, making it hard for her to speak.
But after giving birth to Wanwan, she seemed much closer to him, with less resistance and guardedness.
Gu Shao could not help but smile. Whether it was because of their daughter or something else, the fact that she was growing closer to him made him happy.
“When I find some free time, let’s go on a trip, just the two of us.”
They had married without dating and had children so quickly that they never had time or space to build their relationship alone. If they did not make up for it while they were still young, they might regret it someday.
In her previous life, Su Su’s greatest hobby had been staying at home, so traveling did not particularly attract her.
However…
“Let’s go somewhere with beaches and beautiful women.”
Well, it might not be that appealing, but she did not mind going out to find some inspiration.
“Alright.”
Her clothes were already dirty and uncomfortable. Su Su wanted to take a shower, her gaze drifting toward the lounge in Gu Shao’s office.
“Go ahead,” Gu Shao said. “I’ll go talk to her. If you’re done before I get back, don’t leave yet.”
She had come all this way, and he did not want to learn of her departure through his phone.
“Got it, got it.”
Seeing her carefree attitude, Gu Shao wanted to remind her again but held back, not wanting to sound nagging. In the end, he said nothing.
After watching her enter the lounge, he turned and left.
…
Fan Jing’an had not left. She was sitting in a small meeting room nearby, waiting for Gu Shao, with his assistant keeping her company.
When the assistant saw Gu Shao arrive, he excused himself, leaving the two alone.
Gu Shao sat down across from Fan Jing’an, composed as if nothing awkward had happened, waiting for her to speak.
After a long silence, she still said nothing.
He looked up at her and met her gaze, noticing the complicated emotions in her eyes, which made him frown slightly.
The moment their eyes met, Fan Jing’an seemed startled and quickly looked away, concealing all her emotions.
Not wanting to waste time, Gu Shao asked what she had come for.
Fan Jing’an spoke softly, “MK is currently negotiating a collaboration with Aurora. I am the person in charge of this project.”
Gu Shao nodded, recalling the man downstairs who had introduced himself as being from MK.
“They’re with you?” he asked.
Then he added, puzzled, “Weren’t you working at my father-in-law’s company?”
Her father’s company had nothing to do with MK.
“Ah, I left Nabai a month ago and joined MK,” she replied. Nabai was a subsidiary of the Su Group.
So it was about business. Gu Shao felt a bit speechless. He had only heard about that promotional project in a group meeting. If he had to handle even such minor matters personally, he would be overwhelmed.
With her years of work experience, did she not know whether she should come to him for this?
And she had even interrupted him at such a moment…
Out of respect for his father-in-law, Gu Shao did not speak harshly. “Did no one tell you who the contact person for this project is? I’ll have my assistant send you their contact details.”
Although his tone and expression remained polite, the implication was clear enough to make Fan Jing’an, now composed, feel ashamed. Of course she knew who the contact person was, she had only come to see him deliberately.
Flushed, she hurriedly checked her phone. “President Liu just sent me the details. I haven’t had the chance to look yet, sorry.”
Only now did she realize she had been impulsive. She should not have annoyed Gu Shao at this moment.
Suppressing his impatience, Gu Shao asked, “Is there anything else, Miss Fan?”
Fan Jing’an shook her head, clutching her phone.
Gu Shao stood up. Just as he was about to leave, her voice sounded from behind him.
“Although it may not be appropriate for me to say this, I still hope President Gu will be mindful. Doing something like this behind your wife’s back is too much, isn’t it?”
Her voice was not loud, but in the quiet room, it was perfectly clear.
Gu Shao frowned. “That is my private matter. You are overstepping.”
Fan Jing’an’s tightly clasped hands trembled slightly.
…
Gu Shao returned to his office.
Their conversation had been brief, and Su Su had not finished showering yet. When he opened the lounge door, he could hear the sound of running water inside.
Gu Shao did not disturb Su Su. He quietly closed the door and returned to work.
After finishing her shower, Su Su realized there were no clothes for her here… not even a bath towel… how was she supposed to go out like this?
She called Gu Shao a couple of times but got no response.
“Huh?” She felt a bit deflated.
…Should she just go out like this?
Fine, she would. There would not be anyone else in the lounge anyway. Since she was showering inside, Gu Shao definitely would not let anyone come in.
Yes, she would just go out.
After making that embarrassing decision, Su Su opened the door, dashed straight to the large bed in the lounge, and wrapped herself in the soft blanket. Gu Shao’s familiar scent filled her nose, clean and reassuring.
She called him a couple more times, but instead of summoning him, she ended up drifting into a deep sleep on the bed that still carried his presence.
…
At home, Su Su’s mother was waiting for her return. Zaizai looked unhappy, his little face tense as he babbled and tugged at his grandmother, trying to head outside. From time to time, he managed to say “Mommy,” or mutter something like “Su Su Su.”
Each time they reached the door, his grandmother would pick him up and bring him back. “Your mother is so unreliable. I asked her to deliver a meal, and she’s gone for so long. When she comes back, Grandma will scold her for you.”
…
Once Gu Shao got busy, he lost track of time. When he finally looked at the clock again, three hours had passed.
Hm? Su Su still had not come out?
Or had she already left without him noticing?
He stood up and went to the lounge. The bed was in disarray. Smiling slightly, he walked over, pulled back the blanket a little, and revealed Su Su’s face, flushed from sleep.
He stretched and lay down beside her, intending to pull her into his arms. As he reached out…
!
His hand moved slightly lower.
!
Just as he thought…