《Contract Marriage: Love Has Finally Arrived》 Chapter 1 - 1 Beauty Is a Feast Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Beauty Is a Feast Editor: As Studios Jingcheng, International Marketce. A agile figure weaved through the passersby, attempting to evade the several figures chasing after her! ¡°Over there!¡± ¡°Gu Qiangwei! Stop right there!¡± The sharp voice of a woman rose, her eyes seething with anger, as though she wished she could tear Gu Qiangwei to shreds! As the figures behind her almost caught up, Gu Qiangwei had a stroke of genius and slipped into a brand men¡¯s clothing private boutique. ncing at the figures still lingering outside the ss door, Qiangwei, afraid of being discovered, decided to hide even more inconspicuously and turned to sneak into a men¡¯s fitting room! Phew¡­ that was close! Having eluded her pursuers, Gu Qiangwei breathed a sigh of relief, but when she turned her head, the sight before her made her freeze! Inside, there was actually¡­ a man!? The door was suddenly pushed open, and Qin Sijue, who was changing clothes, frowned slightly. The next second, as he was about to lift his head, Gu Qiangwei reflexively covered his mouth in an instant! The man had a moment of stiffness, but the domineering aura he exuded, like a dark emperor, was impossible to ignore! The people outside still pursued her, and if this man before her made a noise, exposing her, wouldn¡¯t that be the end of her? In desperation, she could only cover his mouth with her hand! For the first time, a ¡®female creature¡¯ hade so close to him, even covering his mouth that hadn¡¯t been touched by others in over twenty years, and in that instant, a cold glint shed in the man¡¯s eyes, and his dangerous aura bore down on the little woman before him! Yet Qiangwei seemed unaware of the imminent danger, instead she stared nkly at the striking beauty before her, so mesmerized by his appearance that she gasped! This man¡­ was so handsome. She had covered half of his face with her hand, yet she couldn¡¯t hide his enchantingly chiseled features, especially those deep ck eyes that, despite a hint of coldness, were captivating! With such a feast for the eyes before her, Gu Qiangwei instinctively swallowed her saliva. Her gaze, which resembled someone considering food, made Qin Si¡¯s anger swell in an instant! About to speak, Gu Qiangwei cut him off, ¡°Shh¡­ don¡¯t talk!¡± With her index finger against her own lips, she gestured to the man to keep quiet, fearing that if he spoke, she would be discovered by the people outside! Qin Sijue: ¡°¡­¡± ¡®Knock knock knock!¡¯ At that moment, a knock on the door sounded. A crisp male voice then came from outside, ¡°Mr. Qin, your trousers have arrived.¡± Without permission, the person outside didn¡¯t dare to open the door. Trousers? Gu Qiangwei listened, instinctively looked down, and her gaze faltered! This man¡­ was wearing only underwear! ¡°Have you seen enough?¡± Distracted, the man took down her little hand that covered his mouth, his eyes frosty. Gu Qiangwei looked up, only to meet his chilling gaze, and couldn¡¯t help swallowing nervously, unavoidably intimidated. This man seemed to have an innate nobility about him that made people feel they couldn¡¯t hold a candle to him, yet they didn¡¯t dare to provoke him easily. But Gu Qiangwei, as if courting disaster, nodded, ¡°Mhm!¡± Mhm? Did she just nod!? Qin Sijue frowned, the cold light in his deep, night-like eyes ring! This woman had sessfully ignited his rage! ¡°Who sent you?¡± His voice was as cold as frost. Gu Qiangwei was taken aback. Send? What was this man talking about? ¡°Speak, who do you belong to?¡± The man¡¯s threatening face loomed inches away, as if he could devour Gu Qiangwei from the darkness in an instant! CREATORS¡¯ THOUGHTS AsStudios From 15 Feb 2020, Coins spent on books that aren¡¯t selected will be refunded within 30 days. However, Fast Passes will not be refunded. The selected book will have a mark on the corner of the book cover in 30 days to indicate continuation. Thank you for your understanding. Chapter 2 - 2 The person, ran away... Chapter 2: Chapter 2 The person, ran away¡­ Editor: As Studios ¡°Whose person? I broke in here myself!¡± Qin Sijue didn¡¯t believe it, his dangerous eyes narrowing. Outside the door, Luo Chen faintly heard other sounds inside, thinking it was his imagination, but protecting Qin Sijue was his mission. Worried, he couldn¡¯t help but knock on the door. ¡°Mr. Qin?¡± Hearing the knock again, a flustered Gu Qiangwei suddenly opened the fitting room door, then fled in a panic at lightning speed! Still waiting outside, Luo Chen saw a shadow sh by in front of his eyes. Then, a roar came from the fitting room! ¡°Stop that damn woman!¡± Thinking she could just look at his body and walk away? No mercy! Still in a daze, Luo Chen quickly came to his senses, but by then, he could no longer see Gu Qiangwei¡¯s figure! Dressed in a handmade ck suit, Qin Sijue walked out of the fitting room, his face aze with enough rage to destroy everything! Before long, Luo Chen returned. ¡°Mr. Qin, the person, she escaped¡­¡± The air instantly turned to ice, and the two female staff members in the SVIP room dared not even breathe too loudly. They just hoped Mr. Qin¡¯s anger wouldn¡¯t extend to them. ¡°Shut this store down!¡± The next second, the distinguished man in the sofa abruptly got up and walked toward the door, his face clearly marked with rage, enough to make anyone retreat! Luo Chen hurriedly followed. The first day back in the country, and someone had already angered Mr. Qin. But there really was no need to keep the store open anymore. The SVIP room is supposed to be an exclusive lounge, yet it was so easily breached by a woman,promising its security! Oh no, it¡¯s ¡°personal¡± safety! Because of the first pair of trousers being wrong, Mr. Qin must have been pants-less, right? So¡­ that woman saw everything, didn¡¯t she? Luo Chen hadn¡¯t seen the woman¡¯s face clearly, only catching a glimpse of her soft, slightly curled long hair, enough to confirm Gu Qiangwei was a woman. The first day back in the country, and was it really going to force Mr. Qin to ¡°take a life¡±? Thinking about it, Luo Chen couldn¡¯t help but break out in a cold sweat for that woman. If Mr. Qin found the woman from earlier, a brutal storm of blood and violence was likely to ensue¡­ . Stepping out of the mall, Gu Qiangwei finally lost sight of those chasing her and breathed a sigh of relief. At that moment, night had fallen, and the bustling Jingcheng was lit up with the first evening lights. Arriving at the underground parking lot, she drove her white Audi, speeding through the night. Twenty minutester, the car reached the Gu Mansion. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that she had just found a job and wasn¡¯t yet able to move away, Gu Qiangwei would not have wanted to return to this home. Her father was on a business trip, dealing with affairs at a branch office for over a week now, leaving only the maid, Chen Peifang, and her son, Gu Shijie, at home. Gu Shijie was her nominal brother, but over the years, Gu Qiangwei had never acknowledged him, even harboring deep hatred for the two! If not for Chen Peifang, her mother would not have¡­ Suppressing her painful heart, Gu Qiangwei raised her hand to enter the passcode on the wall keypad. ¡°Password incorrect.¡± Hearing the error prompt, Gu Qiangwei furrowed her brows, nced at the keypad, and tried again. ¡°Password incorrect!¡± What¡¯s going on? Confused, Gu Qiangwei tried a third time. But the result did not change. After pondering for two seconds, she suddenly understood what was happening, stopped entering the passcode, and instead pressed the doorbell. Chapter 3 - 3 Did You Change the Password? Chapter 3: Chapter 3 Did You Change the Password? Editor: As Studios ¡®Ding Dong!¡¯ A few secondster, the servant opened the door and respectfully greeted, ¡°Miss is back.¡± ¡°Mother Xu, what happened with the lock?¡± Hearing Gu Qiangwei¡¯s words, Mother Xu hesitated, her eyes flickering to Chen Peifang, who was sitting on the sofa at the moment. With just one look, Qiangwei understood everything. Carrying her bag, she walked into the living room, her beautiful ck eyes fixed on the woman on the sofa. ¡°Did you change the password?¡± Seeing her return, Chen Peifang did not show a pleasant face, ¡°Yeah.¡± Gu Qiangwei approached, her tone filled with usation, ¡°By what right did you do this?¡± Chen Peifang just nced at her with contempt and continued to watch TV, ¡°There was a glitch with the password before, of course it needed to be changed.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the password now?¡± This time, Chen Peifang did not speak again, apparently not intending to answer her question. Gu Qiangwei knew she wasn¡¯t going to tell her the password and couldn¡¯t help but let out a sneer. This was her home, yet now it felt as if she were merely a lodger, having to ring the doorbell just to get in. Casting a cold nce at Chen Peifang, Gu Qiangwei had no intention of subjecting herself to further indignity and, bag in hand, headed to the second floor. Back in her own room, she took out her phone, intending to call her father. But as she flipped to her father¡¯s number, she hesitated. The reason Chen Peifang was able to live here was all because she had given birth to a son for her father, and Gu Qiangwei was all too aware of her father¡¯s preference for sons over daughters. In this family, her status was evidently not as high as Gu Shijie¡¯s, but Gu Zhendong was not so dismissive of her. After much hesitation, Gu Qiangwei still dialed her father¡¯s number. The phone was soon picked up. But before Qiangwei had a chance to speak, she heard the urgent voice of Gu Zhendong, ¡°Qiangwei, dad is a bit busy right now, can we talkter?¡± As the words were spoken, without waiting for Gu Qiangwei to respond, a busy signal came through the earpiece. Hearing that cold busy signal, Gu Qiangwei felt as if she were in an ice cer, utterly despondent. Forget it, she was used to it anyway! Meanwhile, downstairs in the dining room. Chen Peifang sat at the dining table, having already picked up her chopsticks, and seeing this, Mother Xu curtsied and said, ¡°Madam, I¡¯ll go call Miss toe down for dinner.¡± Having said that, Mother Xu was about to turn and leave. ¡°Did I ask you to call her?¡± Behind her, Chen Peifang¡¯s icy voice arose. Mother Xu paused, turned her head in surprise to look at her. With the master away, the madam was treating the young mistress this way? ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing, step down!¡± Faced with Chen Peifang¡¯smand, Mother Xu opened her mouth but ultimately felt powerless to resist. ¡°Yes.¡± Upstairs, as Gu Qiangwei collected her emotions, she checked the time¡ªit was already 7:20 PM. Why hadn¡¯t Mother Xu called her for dinner yet? Confused, she went downstairs. By then, Chen Peifang had already finished dinner and seemed to be heading out. ¡°Madam, take care.¡± After seeing her off, Mother Xu turned to see Gu Qiangwei descending the stairs, and, with a slight smile, approached her, ¡°Miss.¡± Gu Qiangwei withdrew her gaze, looked at Mother Xu, and then turned her eyes toward the kitchen, ¡°Mother Xu, I¡¯m hungry, haven¡¯t we started dinner yet?¡± That question, however, deeply saddened Mother Xu. With a somber expression, ¡°Miss, dinner has already been served.¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Qiangwei paused, turning her head in surprise to look at Mother Xu, thinking she had misheard. ¡°Already served?¡± Chapter 4: Tonight, You Sleep with Me! Chapter 4: Tonight, You Sleep with Me! Editor: As Studios ¡°Yes, I was about to go upstairs to call you, but madam didn¡¯t allow it.¡± After dinner, Mom Xu even saved some food for her, but Chen Peifang discovered it and dumped it all into the trash! Hearing Mom Xu¡¯s words, Gu Qiangwei clenched her hands hanging by her sides. This Chen Peifang, she is bing more and more presumptuous! ¡°Do you know the password?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss, madam didn¡¯t tell me the new password,¡± Mom Xu said apologetically. Gu Qiangwei lowered her head and couldn¡¯t help but think, today Chen Peifang didn¡¯t allow Mom Xu to call her downstairs for a meal, what if next time she doesn¡¯t let Mom Xu open the door for her? Then wouldn¡¯t she be unable to return to her own home? ¡°I¡¯ll go make you a fresh meal.¡± Seeing her, Mom Xu said and turned to enter the kitchen. Gu Qiangwei was indeed hungry, having been chased by someone earlier and had exhausted all her energy! Twenty minutester, fearing she was too hungry, Mom Xu quickly made a few dishes, which Gu Qiangwei ate quite contentedly! After eating, it was past eight o¡¯clock. She went upstairs, took a shower, and read until ten o¡¯clock before she gradually felt sleepy. Putting down the book, just as she was about to sleep, she suddenly remembered something and sat up abruptly! Strange, she had been back for half the day, so why hadn¡¯t she seen Mengqi? At that thought, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s sleepiness vanished in an instant. She threw back the covers and got out of bed, intending to look for Mengqi. Mengqi was a Golden Retriever she had once rescued and had been with her for two years! ¡°Mengqi?¡± She went downstairs and came to Mengqi¡¯s little house, only to see him lying there, looking lethargic. Sick? Reaching out to touch Mengqi¡¯s body, he whimpered softly at her and theny back down. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± In two years, she had never seen Mengqi like this before. He had regr check-ups every month and had always been healthy, so why had he suddenly be like this? ncing at the time, it was after ten o¡¯clock, and the veterinary clinic was definitely closed now. ¡°Mengqi, I¡¯ll take you to see the doctor tomorrow.¡± Concerned about him, she stood up and lifted hisrge body in her arms. ¡°Tonight, you¡¯ll sleep with me!¡± Although a bit heavy, Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t bear to leave the sick Mengqi alone to sleep downstairs. When she got to the bedroom, Gu Qiangweiid a thin nket on a single sofa and then ced Mengqi on it. ¡°Good night!¡± Shey back down in bed, turned off the main light, and left only a small bedsidemp on. Since her mother had left, she had gotten used to sleeping only with a light on. As she drifted into a drowsy state, Gu Qiangwei suddenly heard the sound of the doorknob being turned, a noise that also woke Mengqi, who was sleeping in the armchair. He suddenly stood up, staring intently at the direction of the door. The next second, under the dim light, Gu Qiangwei looked up to see the door suddenly being pushed open. ¡°Who¡¯s there!?¡± Although she was in her own home, in the middle of the night, Gu Qiangwei still got on her guard! She stared intently at the shadow walking in. Then, she smelled a strong scent of alcohol hitting her nostrils! Under the light, the silhouette became more and more familiar until it reached her bed in an instant! ¡°Gu Shijie!?¡± In bed, Gu Qiangwei sat up in rm. Before she could react further, Gu Shijie suddenly copsed on top of her, pinning her entirely beneath him! ¡°What are you doing!? Let go of me!¡± ¡°Gu Qiangwei, I¡¯ve liked you for a long time, did you know?¡± Slurring slightly, Gu Shijie spoke. Chapter 5 - 5 Im Not Your Brother... Chapter 5: Chapter 5 I¡¯m Not Your Brother¡­ Editor: As Studios Gu Qiangwei was utterly bewildered. Like her? She was his half-sister from the same father! ¡°Gu Shijie, snap out of it, I am your sister!¡± Struggling, Gu Shijie¡¯s next move was to lean down aggressively, trying to kiss her lips. Gu Qiangwei waspletely terrified! ¡°You bastard, what are you doing!¡± She struggled desperately, unable to understand what was happening. Although she had never acknowledged this brother, by blood, he was indeed the son borne of her father¡¯s affair! What was he doing now? ¡°Gu Shijie!¡± ¡°Brother? I am not your brother¡­¡± Gu Shijie said, as he once again seized her face, attempting to steal a kiss! ¡°Huh!¡± Another dark shadow suddenly pounced, sharp ws and teeth tearing into Gu Shijie¡¯s back, trying to tear at him as if to rescue Gu Qiangwei. ¡°Get off!¡± Feeling Mengqi attacking, Gu Shijie kicked the animal away without mercy. If it had been any ordinary day, Mengqi¡¯s ability to protect its master would never be so feeble, but today the animal seemed slightly off in condition. Taking advantage of this moment, Gu Qiangwei, who was pinned underneath, tried to get up, attempting to escape from Gu Shijie¡¯s evil grasp! ¡°Come back here.¡± Before her feet could touch the ground, Gu Qiangwei was yanked back by Gu Shijie! Why was this happening? She was his sister! ¡°Gu Shijie, do you realize what you¡¯re doing!?¡± ¡°Of course, I do, I want you!¡± Confronted with his eyes full of desire, Gu Qiangwei fell into a stunned silence! Why was this happening? He wasn¡¯t drunk; if he were, he wouldn¡¯t be able to call out her name, knowing she was Gu Qiangwei, his half-sister from the same father! Why, why would he who was clearly not drunk do such a thing to her? With danger looming, there was no time for Gu Qiangwei to ponder, as in the next instant, Gu Shijie¡¯s imposing figure once again bore down on her. Taking advantage of her limbs not yet being restrained, Gu Qiangwei suddenly kicked up hard, aiming for Gu Shijie¡¯s groin! But their positioning made it impossible for her to reach Gu Shijie, and the next second, a sudden ¡®ripping¡¯ sound sent a chill rushing to her chest! Her clothes¡­ ¡°Get lost!¡± Gu Qiangwei, outraged to the point of insanity, punched Gu Shijie hard on his left cheek. A burst of pain shot through him as the taste of blood instantly filled his mouth. That punch inmed Gu Shijie¡¯s rage even more! ¡°You dare to hit me?¡± ¡°That¡¯s for you, you beast!¡± Having said that, Gu Qiangwei tried to punch him again, but this time Gu Shijie seemed to be prepared, easily catching the punch she swung at him. ¡°I will show you the consequences of hitting me!¡± Finishing his words, Gu Shijie once again assailed her, tearing her thin nightgown to shreds! ¡°Ah!!¡± Feeling her clothes being torn apart, Gu Qiangwei fell into helpless despair and fear. At that moment, Mengqi, who had been kicked away, got back up and, with force, jumped back onto the bed, biting at Gu Shijie¡¯s clothes with its sharp teeth, attempting to protect her again. Despite Mengqi¡¯s desperate efforts to protect its master, it was overpowered, and in the next second was once again thrown away by Gu Shijie! ¡°Mrs. Xu! Mrs. Xu!¡± In her despair, Gu Qiangwei thought of Mrs. Xu, who was still downstairs, and began screaming desperately for help! But the door had been locked by Gu Shijie from the inside. Mrs. Xu, hearing the noise, had already rushed to her room¡¯s door. ¡°Miss, what¡¯s wrong!?¡± Outside, hearing her cries for help, Mrs. Xu too was panicking, desperately turning the doorknob, but it wouldn¡¯t budge! Chapter 6 - 6 Dare to call the police, kill your whole family! Chapter 6: Chapter 6 Dare to call the police, kill your whole family! Editor: As Studios ¡°Xu Ma¡­ save me, save me!¡± ¡°What on earth happened to you!?¡± Unable to see the situation inside, Xu Ma was frantic. ¡°Call the police, help me call the police!¡± ¡°Dare to call the police and I¡¯ll take your life!¡± No sooner had Gu Qiangwei finished speaking than she heard Gu Shijie¡¯s threatening voicee through the door from inside. In an instant, Xu Ma was at a loss. Why would the young master be in miss¡¯s room? What, what on earth was going on? ¡°Xu Ma¡­ quick, save me!¡± With both hands restrained by him, Gu Qiangwei waspletely powerless to move; her only lifeline was Xu Ma outside the door. ¡°Get out of here!¡± Once again, the curt order came from inside the room, and Xu Ma trembled with fear, unsure of what to do! But the noises inside clearly indicated the miss was being bullied. The young master and the miss were siblings; how could this be happening¡­ ¡°Xu Ma, call the police quickly¡­ help me call the police!¡± ¡°If you dare call the police, I¡¯ll kill your whole family!¡± On one side, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s feeble pleas for help; on the other, Gu Shijie¡¯s lethal threats. What to do? ¡°Woof! Woof woof!¡± Inside the room, seeing his owner being mistreated, the indomitable Mengqi once again leapt into action, lunging at Gu Shijie! ¡°Damn it!¡± Looking at the golden retriever, Gu Shijie¡¯s anger burned fiercely, and he picked up the bedsidemp to smash it hard at Mengqi! This beast, it¡¯s been poisoned; why won¡¯t it die? ¡°Mengqi!¡± Seeing her beloved dog being hit, Gu Qiangwei was horrified, but at that moment her hands were freed. As Gu Shijie swung themp down, she delivered another fierce punch to him! The punch was both fierce and urate, knocking Gu Shijie down onto the bed. Gu Qiangwei seized the opportunity to quickly get off the bed. ¡°Mengqi, let¡¯s get out of here!¡± Both servant and dog rushed toward the door. As her hand touched the doorknob, Gu Shijie suddenly tackled her again! Due to the forceful impact, Gu Qiangwei was thrown hard onto the floor in the next second, with a ¡®thud¡¯, her forehead brutally hitting against the cold floor, her consciousness blurring. ¡°Thinking of running?¡± As he dragged her back fiercely, Gu Shijie¡¯s demonic ws reached for between her legs. ¡°Miss!¡± Just a moment ago, Gu Qiangwei had turned the doorknob, allowing Xu Ma to sessfully open the door, only to witness this appalling scene. ¡°Young Master, you can¡¯t do this, she is your sister!¡± Xu Ma knelt down, trying to pull Gu Shijie off who was pinning Gu Qiangwei to the floor. ¡°Get off!¡± Seeing Xu Ma interfere, Gu Shijie red fiercely at her, ¡°Believe it or not, I¡¯ll take your life!?¡± This roar scared Xu Ma into silence. ¡°Get out of here!¡± ¡°Young Master, you really can¡¯t do this¡­¡± ¡°I told you to get out!!¡± Xu Ma halted, facing Gu Shijie¡¯s anger, she dared not move forward, but she couldn¡¯t bear to see the miss bullied this way. That¡¯s right, call the police! With this thought, Xu Ma turned sharply and ran towards the living room downstairs! Gu Qiangwei¡¯s consciousness had begun to return after being hit just before. Seeing Gu Shijie, she fumbled around with her hands, trying to find something to defend herself with. At that moment, Mengqi came over with the small tablemp in his mouth, cing it before Gu Qiangwei¡¯s hands. Feeling an unknown object, Gu Qiangwei, like grasping at a lifesaver, exerted all her strength and smashed it down on Gu Shijie¡¯s head! ¡°Arrgh!¡± A scream was heard; blood spattered everywhere, dripping onto Gu Qiangwei¡¯s pink nightgown, starkly vivid and gruesome. Looking at the man before her, his face covered in blood, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s eyes widened in horror as she abruptly stood up and fled in panic! Chapter 7: Am I Going to be Hit to Death? Chapter 7: Am I Going to be Hit to Death? Editor: As Studios Mrs. Xu, who was calling the police in the living room, heard a flurry of hurried footsteps and turned her head just in time to see Gu Qiangwei rushing out of the front door! ¡°Miss!¡± After hanging up the phone, Mrs. Xu was about to follow her but heard Gu Shijie¡¯s cries of agonying from upstairs. ¡­ The night was terrifyingly silent. Gu Qiangwei did not know how long she had been running, dragging her disheveled body aimlessly, her eyes vacant, like an empty shell that had lost its soul. Her pink pajamas were dyed red with fresh blood, the cor torn, already in disarray. Even now, the hand that clutched the torn cor was still trembling. Mengqi followed closely behind her. At eleven o¡¯clock at night, there were hardly any pedestrians on the road. ¡°Squeak¡ª¡± Suddenly a sharp screeching of brakes sounded, piercing the tranquil night! It was then that Gu Qiangwei suddenly came to her senses, looked up, and was met with a blinding white light. Instinctively, she raised her hand and saw a ck Lincoln speeding towards her! In that moment, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s mind went nk. Was she¡­ about to be killed? Early morning. The next thing she knew, she was in a strange room. On a grand European soft bed, Gu Qiangwei slowly opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was a luxurious crystal chandelier hanging directly above her, incredibly opulent and dazzling. Where was this? Gu Qiangwei¡¯s first instinct was to sit up and try to get a clearer look around the unfamiliar room. ¡°Awake?¡± Suddenly, a deep voice broke the silence of the room, sounding almost heavenly. Gu Qiangwei turned her head instinctively and saw a figure lounging casually on the sofa. Looking at that somewhat familiar handsome face, Gu Qiangwei frowned, and a rush of memories flooded her mind. It was him! ¡°What, what are you doing here?¡± Gu Qiangwei demanded, clutching the thin nket defensively. Her wary gaze seemed to annoy Qin Sijue. He abruptly stood up, approached the bed like a dark night emperor, and looked down imposingly at the woman on the bed, exuding a dangerous aura that could make anyone cower. Faced with the man¡¯s oppressive approach, Gu Qiangwei instinctively shrank back. Suddenly, the man leaned over, his dangerous face suddenly close, pressing towards Gu Qiangwei. ¡°What¡­ do you want to do?¡± ¡°Tell you something.¡± ¡°What?¡± Facing the man¡¯s deep, cold eyes, Gu Qiangwei felt a vague sense of unease. ¡°You are the first woman who has seen my body.¡± She frowned suspiciously, silently saying to herself: Didn¡¯t your mother ever see you when you were a child? ¡°So?¡± ¡°How do you want to die?¡± ¡°¡­¡± It was just an idental glimpse of his body, was it necessary to be like this? This man must be involved in the underworld! ¡°I don¡¯t want to die!¡± ¡°Not up to you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a body, do you have to be so serious about it? Besides, you were wearing underwear! I didn¡¯t see anything!¡± ¡°If you didn¡¯t see, how are you sure I was wearing underwear?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Because you were wearing it, that¡¯s why I didn¡¯t see anything! Of course, she dared not say this out loud. ¡°You are not a woman, why¡­ be so petty!¡± Petty? This damned woman! Qin Sijue was about to explode in anger when there was a knock on the door. ¡°Mr. Qin, Young Master Li has arrived,¡± said assistant Luo Chen as he walked in. Shortly after, another figure darted in. Chapter 8 - 8 Are you Jues woman? Chapter 8: Chapter 8 Are you Jue¡¯s woman? Editor: As Studios Seeing a woman sitting on Qin Sijue¡¯s bed, Li Yuan thought for a moment he was hallucinating, staring in disbelief at Gu Qiangwei on the bed. ¡°Hey, is that a woman?¡± Li Yuan turned his head and looked at his assistant, Luo Chen. Luo Chen nodded, ¡°Yes, Mr. Li.¡± Li Yuan turned back, his gaze falling once again on Qin Sijue¡¯s expressionless face. He then walked over, fearlessly leaning close to him, ¡°Are you straight now?¡± Qin Sijue was stunned for half a second, then he abruptly lifted a foot and kicked ruthlessly at Li Yuan¡¯s stomach! ¡°Thump!¡± Taking the kick, Li Yuan fell to the ground before he could evade. ¡°Damn it! Qin Sijue, you¡¯re ruthless!¡± ¡°Believe it or not, I can be even more ruthless? How about¡­ making you ¡®childless¡¯?¡± ¡°I believe it!¡± Li Yuan quietly got up from the ground, then his gaze fell on Gu Qiangwei¡¯s face. At this moment, Gu Qiangwei looked somewhat dazed. Kicked, and this man isn¡¯t angry at all? And what did he mean by ¡®Are you straight now¡¯? ¡°Are you Sijue¡¯s woman?¡± Gu Qiangwei was utterly bewildered. What does ¡®Sijue¡¯s woman¡¯ mean? ¡°Luo Chen.¡± ¡°Mr. Qin.¡± ¡°Go get some scissors.¡± Luo Chen hesitated. Scissors for what? ¡°What do you need scissors for!?¡± Li Yuan suddenly turned around, staring defensively at Qin Sijue, feeling a hint of danger from his words. Qin Sijue¡¯s tone was chilling, ¡°You talk too much.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Li Yuan suddenly turned, ced the silver toolbox on therge bed, and then reached out toward Gu Qiangwei. ¡°What are you doing!?¡± Feeling a pair of ¡®ws¡¯ reaching toward her, Gu Qiangwei instinctively tightened her grip on her clothes, warily watching the man in front of her! Facing her guarded expression, Li Yuan looked somewhat astonished. What is she doing? Does she take me for a pervert? ¡°Sijue¡¯s woman, do you think I am a pervert with that look on your face?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that what you are?¡± She ignored the first part of his sentence, directly answering thest. Li Yuan felt wronged. ¡°Miss, I am a doctor, now I need to check your wound!¡± ¡°¡­¡± A wound? Gu Qiangwei then remembered that she had indeed been injured on her forehead while escaping. Suddenly, vivid memories rushed into her mind like a nightmare, and she couldn¡¯t understand why Gu Shijie had done what he had. ¡°Hey!?¡± Seeing her suddenly zoned out, Li Yuan waved his hand in front of her. Gu Qiangwei snapped back to reality and nced at the man in front of her. ¡°Sorry.¡± Li Yuan looked at her and began to examine her wound. Apart from the injury on her forehead, there seemed to be no other wounds. As Li Yuan examined her, his breath was overwhelming, and Gu Qiangwei, unustomed, averted her gaze, only to meet Qin Sijue¡¯s profound eyes by chance. Meeting her clear eyes, Qin Sijue felt a sudden stir in his heart, a subtle feeling that shook him for the first time. However, that feeling was quickly ignored by him. Gu Qiangwei also paused for a moment, hastily looking away. This man¡¯s eyes carried a gravity that irresistibly attracted her. At that moment, Qin Sijue suddenly stood up and left, followed closely by Luo Chen. Suddenly, the quiet room was left with only Gu Qiangwei and Li Yuan. ncing in the direction where Qin Sijue had disappeared, Gu Qiangwei looked up at the doctor in front of her, recalling what he had said earlier. Chapter 9 - 9 Thats Not My Blood Chapter 9: Chapter 9 That¡¯s Not My Blood Editor: As Studios ¡°What did you mean by ¡®Sijue¡¯s woman¡¯ just now?¡± Li Yuan was disinfecting her wound when he heard her question and couldn¡¯t help but pause, ¡°Aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m asking, what does ¡®Sijue¡¯s woman¡¯ mean?¡± ¡°His name is Qin Sijue, I usually call him Sijue, so I called you Sijue¡¯s woman.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gu Qiangwei took a moment to rify, ¡°I¡¯m not his woman!¡± Li Yuan paused again, ¡°You¡¯re not?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°Then why are you here? And on this bed!¡± Having known Qin Sijue for ten years, let alone in his bed, Li Yuan had never seen him bring any woman back to this private residence, let alone sleep in his bed! ¡°I must have been rescued by him.¡± Gu Qiangwei was oblivious to Li Yuan¡¯s following remark. Li Yuan¡¯s suspicious gaze rested on her, rescued by Sijue? That was even more unlikely! ¡°When did you meet him?¡± Gu Qiangwei¡¯s eyes shifted as she nced at the pitch-ck window. ¡°What time is it now?¡± Li Yuan checked his watch, ¡°12:43 AM!¡± ¡°Then it must have been yesterday afternoon.¡± Actually, that wasn¡¯t really an acquaintance, it was just their first meeting. Li Yuan was stunned, ¡°Are you saying you only met him yesterday afternoon?¡± Seeing his ghost-like expression, Gu Qiangwei was taken aback. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Yuan did not speak again but fell into deep thought. At that moment, the room door was pushed open again, and Gu Qiangwei¡¯s wound had beenpletely dressed by now. ¡°Aside from your forehead, do you feel ufortable anywhere else?¡± Gu Qiangwei shook her head, ¡°No.¡± ¡°Really?¡± The speaker was Qin Sijue, his ck eyes conveying scrutiny. When he had rescued her, her body was covered in blood, which couldn¡¯t havee from the wound on her forehead, since that injury wasn¡¯t deep enough to drench her nightgown in blood. Meeting his piercing gaze, Gu Qiangwei paused for a moment. Why was he looking at her with such a questioning look? ¡°Miss Gu, when we found you, you were all bloodied,¡± Luo Chen, standing to the side, couldn¡¯t help but speak up. It was he who had been driving, in the pitch-dark night, suddenly a figure rushed onto the road, and when he saw her all covered in blood, he thought he had hit someone! Gu Qiangwei¡¯s gaze shifted to Luo Chen, all bloodied? ¡°That, that wasn¡¯t my blood.¡± Thinking of Gu Shijie, Gu Qiangwei lowered her face. Qin Sijue¡¯s stern gaze also fell on her downcast face. If it wasn¡¯t her blood, then what exactly had happened to herst night? Wait! As if suddenly remembering something, Gu Qiangwei abruptly looked up, her eyesnding on Luo Chen¡¯s face, ¡°How do you know myst name is Gu?¡± Last night when she left, she hadn¡¯t carried any identification, so how did he know herst name was Gu? Luo Chen nced at Qin Sijue but did not respond to her question. ¡°If you¡¯re sure you¡¯re not hurt anywhere else, then I won¡¯t bother to examine you further.¡± At this point, Li Yuan spoke up. Gu Qiangwei¡¯s gaze returned, ¡°I¡¯m sure.¡± ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, then I¡ª¡± ¡°You can leave now!¡± Li Yuan hadn¡¯t finished speaking when Qin Sijue abruptly cut in. Li Yuan turned his face, looking toward the man leisurely seated on the sofa. Such an imperious fellow! Dragged him out of bed in the middle of the night without even a thank you! Luo Chen escorted Li Yuan out. In a moment, the room was left with only Qin Sijue and Gu Qiangwei. Chapter 10 - 10 Do You Want to Die? Chapter 10: Chapter 10 Do You Want to Die? Editor: As Studios Feeling a gaze fixed on herself, Gu Qiangwei looked up and indeed met the man¡¯s dark, profound eyes. ¡°Um, thank you.¡± Having said that, she instinctively stood up, nning to leave the ce. After all, she did not know the man in front of her. ¡°Go to sleep!¡± Before she could make a move, the man on the couch suddenly got up and left. Gu Qiangwei paused, watching the man¡¯s retreating figure. Go to sleep? Did it mean she was supposed to sleep here tonight? Uh, it seemed that she had nowhere else to go tonight. When she escaped, she didn¡¯t have a penny on her, not even her phone. Watching the man¡¯s figure disappear at the bedroom door, Gu Qiangwei sat on the bed without intending to get down. ¡°First thing tomorrow morning, check out what happenedst night to this woman.¡± Qin Sijue, stepping out of the master bedroom, suddenly spoke to Luo Chen by his side. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°It¡¯ste, go get some rest,¡± his indifferent voice faded as he disappeared at the study¡¯s door. Luo Chen, left standing there, felt somewhat puzzled. Mr. Qin actually gave up his master bedroom for Miss Gu and chose to sleep in the study? This¡­ was too unbelievable! . In the middle of the night, Gu Qiangwei awoke feeling groggy, her throat terribly dry. ¡°I really want a drink of water¡­¡± Opening her bleary eyes and throwing off the covers, she stumbled out of bed, her head spinning. Therge bedroom had no water, and her blurry eyes looked toward the door; she immediately walked over, opened it, and went downstairs. Where¡¯s the kitchen? Just as she reached the staircase, her eyelids grew heavier, and her throat was so dry it hurt. ¡°Water¡­¡± ncing at the stairs, Gu Qiangwei suddenly shook her head¡ªwhen had the stairs turned into a double shadow? So thirsty! She took a step, intending to go downstairs to find the kitchen, but as she lifted her foot, she missed her step and tumbled down¡ª ¡°You trying to kill yourself?¡± In the quiet night, a pleasant voice suddenly broke the silence, and the next moment, Gu Qiangwei felt a strong arm wrap around her waist. Looking up, the man¡¯s face was close to hers, but Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t see clearly. In the dimly lit corridor on the second floor, only a faint light remained on, but beneath the yellow glow, Qin Si noticed her cracked lips. What¡¯s wrong with this woman? ¡°I want some water¡­¡± Ignoring what the man said, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s mind was solely on getting water. The man¡¯s deep eyes fixed on her, and it took a few seconds before he righted her body. ¡°Stand properly.¡± After saying that, the hand around her waist started to loosen, but before he could withdraw itpletely, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s body tilted once more without the support. Qin Sijue¡¯s dark gaze deepened, and he quickly caught her again! ¡°What¡¯s the matter with you?¡± ¡°I want some water¡­¡± The same words again. His eyes narrowed halfway, and for reasons unknown, he suddenly lifted his hand, pressing the back of it to her forehead. So hot! How did this woman suddenly get this feverish! Qin Sijue¡¯s next move was to scoop her up and carry her swiftly back to the master bedroom! At three in the morning, Li Yuan was woken up by a phone call again! ¡°Boss, what time is it now!? Aren¡¯t you letting people sleep¡ª¡± ¡°You have five minutes. If you¡¯re not here, I¡¯ll demolish your hospital.¡± ¡°Qin Sijue! Don¡¯t threaten me!¡± ¡°You have 4 minutes and 48 seconds left.¡± ¡°Fuck!¡± After hanging up, Li Yuan immediately sprang from his bed like a bolt of lightning, grabbed his medical kit, and rushed to Jueyuan! Chapter 11: Nightmare Lingers Chapter 11: Nightmare Lingers Editor: As Studios ¡°What happened? Why did she suddenly get a fever?¡± As he hung up the drip to reduce her fever, Qin Sijue stood beside the bed with a cold expression, clearly harboring some resentment towards Li Yuan! ¡°The air conditioning in the room was set too low!¡± What a joke! If Sijue knew that the fever was caused by an infection at the wound site, his hospital would turn into his firing range! ¡°¡­¡± Qin Sijue¡¯s dark eyes narrowed slightly, filled with suspicion, but ultimately he remained silent. ¡°Alright, the fever is subsiding, she should be fine now!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t leave tonight.¡± Li Yuan was packing up, nning to leave, but then he heard Qin Sijue suddenly speak. He turned his head, a look of surprise in his eyes, ¡°Sleep here?¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Li Yuan stared at him, trying to detect any hint in his stoic face, but in vain. Did this woman really not know him for even a day? ¡°Then where do I sleep?¡± ¡°Living room, on the sofa.¡± Li Yuan was instantly dissatisfied, ¡°Hey, is this how you treat the man who saved your woman¡ª¡± Before he could finish, Qin Sijue shot him a look, and Li Yuan immediately left the room with the medical kit in silence. The night grew deeper. Looking at the woman sleeping soundly on the bed, a few secondster, Qin Sijue also turned and left. That night, Gu Qiangwei slept very peacefully. When she woke the next day, her fever had subsided. Yet, everything Gu Shijie had done to her wrapped around her like a nightmare. ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ let me go¡­ let go¡­¡± ¡°Get away! Don¡¯t touch me¡­ beast¡­ don¡¯t touch me!¡± At breakfast at eight, Qin Sijue had just reached the master bedroom door when he heard screamsing from inside. He halted, turned toward the door of the master bedroom. A secondter, he pushed the door open. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me, Gu Shijie¡­ you beast!¡± Looking at the little woman struggling in disarray on the bed, Qin Sijue¡¯s dark eyes narrowed, and he quickly approached! ¡°Mom!¡± Startled awake, Gu Qiangwei suddenly sat up from the bed, her eyes wide open. Her already haggard face looked even paler, with cold sweat beading on her forehead. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± The man¡¯s voice, like a gentle stream, echoed in the quiet room. Gu Qiangwei turned her head sharply, her face filled with immense fear as she looked at Qin Sijue, as if she had just awakened from a nightmare. Only when her eyes clearly saw the man in front of her did a bit of the fear in Gu Qiangwei¡¯s heart recede. She lowered her head in relief, taking a deep breath. The man stared at her, his gaze focused. Pulling herself together, Gu Qiangwei looked up and nced out the window. The harsh sunlight had already seeped in through the sheer curtains. What time is it now? Just as she was thinking, suddenly there was a knock at the door. ¡°Knock knock.¡± ¡°Mr. Qin.¡± Qin Sijue turned his head and saw Luo Chen standing at the entrance of the master bedroom. Their gazes met, and the next second, Qin Sijue turned and walked out. Upon reaching the living room, luxurious European-style soft sofas were arranged under the falling crystal lights, grand and opulent. ¡°Did you find out?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Luo Chen bowed his head and then continued, ¡°Miss Gu¡¯s father is the chairman of Gu Group. When she was twelve, Gu Zhendong married his second wife and also had a son, Gu Shijie.¡± Gu Shijie? Hearing this familiar name, Qin Sijue¡¯s dark eyes suddenly narrowed. The name that the woman had called out in her dream seemed to be this Gu Shijie. ¡°And then?¡± ¡°Recently, Gu Zhendong went on a business trip, leaving only Miss Gu¡¯s stepmother and half-brother at home. Thenst night¡­¡± Luo Chen hesitated to continue. Chapter 12: Im Afraid You Wont Be Able to Hail a Taxi Chapter 12: I¡¯m Afraid You Won¡¯t Be Able to Hail a Taxi Editor: As Studios Qin Sijue turned his gaze, focusing on his face. Meeting his deep, ink-like eyes, Luo Chen hesitated briefly before continuing, ¡°Gu Shijie came back from socializingst night, apparently somewhat intoxicated, and almost assaulted Miss Gu¡­¡± Having reached this point, Luo Chen didn¡¯t go on. Qin Sijue¡¯s face turned grave, his ck eyes unfathomable. The next second, the man stood up and walked toward the direction of the carved grand doors. . Upstairs, already awake, Gu Qiangwei was nning to go downstairs and leave the ce. As she approached the doorway, two figures appeared in front of her. ¡°Miss is awake.¡± Looking at the middle-aged man and the female servant who seemed to be a maid before her, Gu Qiangwei paused slightly. ¡°Here are your clothes,¡± the butler said, turning around and pointing to the neatly folded clothes in the maid¡¯s hands, addressing Gu Qiangwei. Gu Qiangwei nced over, ¡°These are?¡± ¡°Prepared by the Young Master for you.¡± The Young Master? Could it be that person named Sijue? She looked down at her own body, still d in a set of men¡¯s pajamas. Although the pant legs were rolled up, they still appeared veryrge and loose. The nightgown she had worn out the previous day had also been torn by that bastard Gu Shijie, and indeed she needed a new set of clothes to leave the ce. epting the clothes, Gu Qiangwei politely thanked the butler, ¡°Thank you.¡± The butler smiled, ¡°You¡¯re wee. Should you need anything else, just call me.¡± Gu Qiangwei nodded, then took the clothes and returned to her room. After changing her clothes and heading downstairs, the vast living room was the epitome of luxury, but Gu Qiangwei wasn¡¯t in the mood to appreciate it. ¡°You¡¯vee down,¡± the butler said as she made her way down the staircase. ¡°That, I¡¯m going to leave now.¡± ¡°Yes, a car has been prepared for you outside,¡± the butler replied. Gu Qiangwei was startled again. A car prepared for her? She and that Sijue person wereplete strangers. More than that, she had identally dashed into his changing room in the mall that day, remembering him as furious, and now he was unexpectedly assisting her and treating her so well? ¡°No need, I¡¯ll just hail a taxi,¡± she said. With that, she paid no more attention to the butler, nced toward the door instead, and walked straight toward it. The butler¡¯s voice followed her from behind. ¡°I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to hail a taxi.¡± Gu Qiangwei¡¯s steps faltered, and she turned to look at the butler, her brows lightly furrowed, ¡°Can¡¯t hail one?¡± The butler smiled, ¡°Yes, we¡¯re quite far from the city center, this is a private residence, and generally, no taxise here.¡± Gu Qiangwei was momentarily stunned, and secondster, she arrived at the main entrance, indeed discovering the private residence was perched halfway up a hill. A sweeping gaze granted a bird¡¯s eye view of the sea and the entirety of Jingcheng. Just how wealthy was this man? She had to leave this ce, then go to the police station to file a report, determined to bring that scoundrel Gu Shijie to justice! Having just turned down the butler¡¯s kindness, Gu Qiangwei now felt somewhat embarrassed. ¡°Cough, that, thank you for the trouble.¡± The butler smiled and said, ¡°Just following Young Master¡¯s orders.¡± After speaking, the butler apanied Gu Qiangwei out of Jueyuan. Having given the driver the address, half an hourter, a ck Bentley stopped in front of the police station. ¡°Thank you.¡± After thanking the driver, the ck Bentley quickly vanished among the endless flow of traffic. Gu Qiangwei turned around and entered the police station. ¡°I want to report a crime!¡± The police officer was somewhat taken aback by the imposing Gu Qiangwei. ¡°Miss Gu, correct? You¡¯re saying your half-brother tried to¡­ molest you?¡± Chapter 13: Your Brother Didn’t Do It on Purpose Chapter 13: Your Brother Didn¡¯t Do It on Purpose Editor: As Studios ¡°It wasn¡¯t an attempt, he already did itst night. He just didn¡¯t seed!¡± If it weren¡¯t for her fast escape, and Mengqi¡¯s help, she would¡¯ve been done for by that beast Gu Shijie¡ª Suddenly, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s expression froze, and her eyes widened abruptly! Right, Mengqi! Mengqi had left the Gu Mansion with herst night. Where could he be now? Damn it, she hadpletely forgotten about Mengqi when she woke up. ¡°Do you have any evidence?¡± As she was lost in thought, the police officer¡¯s voice rang out again. Gu Qiangwei lowered her gaze to the officer¡¯s face, ¡°Evidence?¡± ¡°Yes, you need to provide substantial evidence for us to file a case.¡± Gu Qiangwei lowered her head, deep in thought. She hadn¡¯t expected Gu Shijie to do something so despicable to her. How could she have thought to leave evidence? Right, Mother Xu! ¡°I have a witness, but¡­¡± She hesitated, unsure if Mother Xu would be willing to testify for her. Under the police officer¡¯s guidance, Gu Qiangwei returned to the Gu Mansion half an hourter. One reason was to get Mother Xu to testify for her. Another was that whether or not Gu Shijie could be brought to justice, she had toe back. Her phone, wallet, and many important documents were in the house, and these items were indispensable in society, no matter where she went. Twenty minutester, the taxi arrived at the Gu Mansion. Looking at the familiar gate, any warm memories Gu Qiangwei had of this home had long since vanished. All that remained were her father¡¯s indifference and Chen Peifang¡¯s harsh criticisms. She reached out and pressed the doorbell. The one who came to open the door was not Mother Xu but another maid whom she didn¡¯t recognize. Where was Mother Xu? A swirl of confusion rose in Gu Qiangwei¡¯s heart, but before it could settle, Gu Zhendong¡¯s voice came from inside the living room. ¡°Is that Qiangwei?¡± Dad? Hearing her father¡¯s voice, Gu Qiangwei quickly stepped into the living room and indeed saw her father, Gu Zhendong, hade back! ¡°Dad¡­¡± For some reason, even though this father had shown her very little concern since her mother left, at this moment, she felt like he was the only family she had in the world. Gu Qiangwei¡¯s nose tingled, and her eyes welled up with tears, blurring her vision. ¡°Qiangwei,st night¡­¡± ¡°Dad¡­¡± Gu Zhendong hadn¡¯t finished speaking when Gu Qiangwei, filled with grievance, could no longer hold back and threw herself at him, bursting into tears. Facing his daughter¡¯s sobbing figure, Gu Zhendong was momentarily stunned but eventually raised his hand and patted her back. He had already heard aboutst night¡¯s incident and had a general understanding of what had happened. She must have been terrified. ¡°Don¡¯t cry, it¡¯s all over now.¡± Gu Qiangwei let go of him, ¡°Dad, you must punish Gu Shijie, hest night¡­¡± ¡°Qiangwei, Dad knows you were scared, but your brother didn¡¯t do it on purpose. Don¡¯t take it to heart, okay?¡± Faced with her father¡¯s words, Gu Qiangwei was taken aback, her expression stiffening. Her father¡¯s response waspletely unexpected. ¡°You say he didn¡¯t do it on purpose?¡± she stared at her father, thinking she must have heard wrong. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve heard about it. Shijie had a few too many drinks at a social eventst night, mistook you for his girlfriend, and that¡¯s why¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± A single sentence chilled Gu Qiangwei to the bone, leaving her feeling as if she were in an ice cer! Her father believed Gu Shijie¡¯s words without the slightest doubt, just like that? And as for everything she¡¯d enduredst night, to him, it was merely a case of Gu Shijie being drunk and mistaking her for someone else¡­ haha! Chapter 14 - 14 Fathers Love, Has Turned into Obsession Chapter 14: Chapter 14 Father¡¯s Love, Has Turned into Obsession Editor: As Studios ¡°Really! It¡¯s just that he drank too much and mistook you for someone else? Did you have to be so cruel and ruthless, nearly killing Shijie with your own hands!?¡± Gu Qiangwei hadn¡¯t yet recovered from her father¡¯s indifference when Chen Peifang¡¯s shrill voice came from the staircase! A pair of angry eyes seemed like they wanted to devour her alive! Turning her head at the sound, Gu Qiangwei coldly nced at her, then turned her head back, her gaze still on Gu Zhendong¡¯s face. ¡°So you think, Gu Shijie got drunkst night, mistook me for someone else, and that¡¯s why he did what he did?¡± The next time she spoke, her icy tone was tinged with a touch of misery. Looking at his daughter in front of him, Gu Zhendong knew she had misunderstood Shijie, and it was inevitable that she would be angry. ¡°Yes, Qiangwei, don¡¯t be mad at your brother, ah.¡± ¡°Heh¡­¡± Gu Qiangweiughed instead, a smile so miserable that even she didn¡¯t know if she was crying orughing. Yes, from the moment this mother and son entered, when in her father¡¯s heart was there ever a ce for her? She had actually believed that after such an incident, her father would definitely stand up for her, but it turned out to be just her wishful thinking. Seeing the bitter smile on her face, Gu Zhendong took it as if she still had anger and grievances in her heart. He tried tofort her as much as possible, ¡°Qiangwei, your brother got hurt, Xu Ma said it was because you hit him¡ª¡± ¡°So you n to rece him ande to me with usations?¡± Gu Zhendong paused, ¡°Dad didn¡¯t mean that.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with making usations!? Shouldn¡¯t I? He is your brother, and this is how you treat him as his older sister? Or are you jealous because he¡¯s a boy, and he has taken away your father¡¯s love from you?¡± ¡°Not taken, stolen! If it weren¡¯t for you and your son showing up out of the blue, my mother wouldn¡¯t have vanished into thin air!¡± Enduring for ten years, Gu Qiangwei finally exploded at that moment! She even suspected that her mother might have been harmed by Chen Peifang! ¡°Qiangwei!¡± Before Gu Qiangwei finished speaking, Gu Zhendong already couldn¡¯t help but interrupt her sharply. ¡°And you!¡± Without waiting for Gu Zhendong to speak further, Gu Qiangwei suddenly turned around and roared at him! ¡°When you were in dire straits with your career, who was the one who stood by you unwaveringly? It was my mom! Not Chen Peifang! She just bore you a son, is that enough to blind you? And because he is your ¡®son¡¯ and I am your ¡®daughter,¡¯ you feel everything he did to me was just because he was drunk, and mistook me for someone else?¡± ¡°What else then? Want me to believe a brother would bully his sister? Qiangwei, I know you¡¯ve never liked your stepmother and brother, but he¡¯s your brother. If he wasn¡¯t drunk, on what grounds do you expect me to believe he would bully his own sister?¡± Looking at his daughter, Gu Zhendong was the picture of heartache and affliction. Gu Qiangwei just gave a bitter smile. No matter what she said, this father would never take her side. And as to why, even about that she couldn¡¯t be clear. But what she firmly believed was that Gu Shijie had not been drunkst night at all. He clearly called out her name ¨C how could he possibly have mistaken her for someone else? In the face of her father, Gu Qiangwei was utterly disheartened. Her heart ached as she closed her eyes, then opened them having made a decision. Turning around, she stepped forward, her presence murderous as she walked towards Chen Peifang. Chapter 15 - 15 Want to find your master? Chapter 15: Chapter 15 Want to find your master? Editor: As Studios Looking at her face, cold and resolute, Chen Peifang didn¡¯t know why, but suddenly felt a bit timid, ¡°What are you going to do?¡± Gu Qiangwei said nothing, just kept walking towards Chen Peifang step by step. ¡°Qiangwei!¡± Before she reached her, Gu Zhendong suddenly spoke up from behind, halting her. Gu Qiangwei¡¯s steps hesitated, her heart instantly plunged into an ice cer. Indeed, a child¡¯s status elevates the mother¡¯s. They weren¡¯t even married yet, but Chen Peifang¡¯s position had clearly surpassed that of her own biological daughter. Heh¡­ How ironic. Gu Qiangwei hooked up a self-mocking cold smile, then walked past Chen Peifang towards the second floor. It was only after she had walked past that Chen Peifang finally let out a sigh of relief. She didn¡¯t know if it was just her feeling, but the moment she met Gu Qiangwei¡¯s eyes, she thought Gu Qiangwei was going to hit her. Meanwhile, at Jueyuan. ¡°She left?¡± As Qin Sijue entered the living room, he heard the old butler say that the woman had left. ¡°Yes, Young Master.¡± Qin Sijue was momentarily stunned for half a second, then lowered his head to gaze at the golden retriever lying at his feet. ¡°It seems your owner doesn¡¯t care much for you either.¡± ¡°Woof woof!¡± Mengqi barked twice, seeming to respond to Qin Sijue, but what he meant was unknown to humans. After a night of treatment, Mengqi¡¯s condition had improved a lot. Qin Sijue sat down on the sofa, and Mengqi followed him over, biting the hem of Qin Sijue¡¯s pants. Then he started to pull. For the first time being bitten by a dog, Qin Sijue¡¯s handsome face couldn¡¯t help but turn stern. A threatening aura pressed against Mengqi, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Woof woof!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°Woof woof!¡± ¡°I said I don¡¯t understand.¡± Butler: ¡°¡­¡± The Young Master was actually having a conversation with a dog. ¡°Young Master, does it want to find its owner?¡± the old butler couldn¡¯t help but speak up, seeing the conversation wasn¡¯t leading anywhere. Qin Sijue raised his eyes, scanning the butler. Then, looking back down at Mengqi, he asked, ¡°You want to find your owner?¡± ¡°Woof woof woof!¡± Mengqi immediately wagged his long tail, barking excitedly. ¡°See, it said yes,¡± the old butler observed Mengqi¡¯s excited behavior and felt sure he had guessed right. However, Qin Sijue only raised his eyes hauntingly, ncing at the butler, ¡°You understood that?¡± The butler paused, suddenly at a loss for words. He, of course, did not understand the dog¡¯snguage, but based on its reaction just now, it seemed to be wanting to find its owner. And at this moment, Mengqi had already gone straight to the front door, pacing around as if anxious to go out, butcking the means to open the door. The butler looked at Mengqi, then back at Qin Sijue, who sat on the sofa, indifferent, not knowing what else to say. After a long moment, Qin Sijue suddenly spoke, ¡°Did that woman say where she was going?¡± On hearing this, the butler turned around and bowed respectfully, ¡°The driver said when Miss Gu got out of the car it was in front of the police station.¡± The police station? Qin Sijue frowned, wondering what that woman was doing at the police station. With his doubts, Qin Sijue stood up and walked over to Mengqi. ¡°Let¡¯s go find your owner.¡± ¡°Woof woof woof!¡± The car door opened, and Mengqi was the first to jump in. Qin Sijue wasn¡¯t particrly fond of animals; to him, they were dirty. But looking at the golden retriever before him, he didn¡¯t feel any aversion. ¡°You really aren¡¯t at all shy.¡± Chapter 16 - 16 Get away! Dont touch me! Chapter 16: Chapter 16 Get away! Don¡¯t touch me! Editor: As Studios ¡°Where is Mr. Qin going?¡± Luo Chen asked from the driver¡¯s seat. In the back seat, Qin Sijue pondered for half a second before softly uttering three words. ¡°The police station.¡± Upon arriving at the police station, he didn¡¯t see Gu Qiangwei¡¯s figure, which seemed to be within Qin Sijue¡¯s expectations. . Gu Mansion, second floor Entering her room, Gu Qiangwei quickly packed some belongings, took her phone and documents, and left, dragging her suitcase behind her. She nned to leave this family that had long since lost any kinship and warmth. As long as Gu Shijie and Chen Peifang were there, this ce would never be her home. Mengqi was also gone; she didn¡¯t know if she could escape Gu Shijie¡¯s clutches if there were a next time. Why did he do this? He wasn¡¯t drunk, and he knew full well she was his half-sister from the same father¡­ Suddenly, a terrifying possibility emerged at the bottom of Gu Qiangwei¡¯s heart! Standing at her room¡¯s doorway, she clenched her hand secretly, aplex emotion flickering through her eyes. While she was still deep in thought, she suddenly heard footsteps approaching swiftly from afar. Her gaze shot up, and she saw Gu Shijie stepping out of his room. The moment he saw her, a meaningful smirk appeared on his lips. That smile made Gu Qiangwei¡¯s skin crawl, as she remembered what had happened the night before. Gripping the handle of her suitcase tightly, her entire body tensed, she headed towards the staircase. However, to go downstairs, she had to pass by Gu Shijie. Just as she passed him, the next second, she felt an arm suddenly wrap around her waist. ¡°What are you doing!?¡± She instinctively turned her head away! The moment that hand touched her, Gu Qiangwei looked at Gu Shijie with terror, as if she were a frightened rabbit! The thought of that hand made her feel so disgusted she wanted to vomit! Gu Shijie curved his lips into a smile, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I just wanted to ask my dear sister ifst night she was¡ª¡± ¡°Get lost!!¡± Gu Shijie tried toe closer, but Gu Qiangwei reflexively dodged him, letting out a roar of disgust! ¡°Sis, I just wanted to apologize¡­¡± ¡°Get away from me! Don¡¯t touch me!¡± Clinging to her suitcase, Gu Qiangwei quickly turned around, trying to rush down the stairs to avoid Gu Shijie¡¯s harassment! For this brother she detested, she didn¡¯t want to waste another second! But before she could step down the stair, she felt her suitcase being yanked the next second! Without looking back, she knew who the culprit was! ¡°Let go!¡± Turning her head, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s eyes red fiercely at him. But Gu Shijie justughed, his smile full of mockery towards her. ¡°Sis, I really just wanted to apologize!¡± ¡°Shut your filthy mouth. One more word will only make me feel more sick!¡± she said to him, word for word. After speaking, she tried to pull back her suitcase forcefully, but Gu Shijie held onto it tightly. Downstairs, upon hearing the argument from above, Gu Zhendong and Chen Peifang hurried to see what was happening upstairs. ¡°It must be that girl Qiangwei trying to cause trouble for Shijie! He¡¯s still injured!¡± In her urgency, Chen Peifang was the first to rush towards the staircase. Seeing this, Gu Zhendong also hurried after her! ¡°You let go!¡± Looking at Gu Shijie, Gu Qiangwei shouted angrily! If it weren¡¯t for her change of clothes inside, she really would have thrown it aside and just walked away! Gu Qiangwei¡¯s back was toward the stairs below, while Gu Shijie faced them. Chapter 17 - 17 Are you sure your master is inside? Chapter 17: Chapter 17 Are you sure your master is inside? Editor: As Studios Looking up, she saw her parents walking up from downstairs. ¡°Sis, I just wanted to exin that I got drunkst night, so¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need your exnation, let go of me!¡± Gu Qiangwei used her strength to harshly pull back the suitcase that he was clutching tightly, but she didn¡¯t expect that at this moment, Gu Shijie suddenly let go. The next second, with the momentum, Gu Qiangwei felt her whole body leaning backward. In her panic, she tried to grab onto something, but her hand found nothing to hold on to. From downstairs, looking up, Gu Zhendong saw this scene unfold right before his eyes. Scared out of his wits, he cried out, ¡°Qiangwei!¡± With this cry of rm, Chen Peifang also suddenly looked up, only to see Gu Qiangwei tumbling down from the stairs above. ¡°Ah!¡± Seeing her falling body rushing towards her, Chen Peifang jumped to the side in fright! And thus, she watched with wide eyes as Gu Qiangwei continued to roll down towards the lower part of the stairs. ¡°Qiangwei!¡± Seeing his daughter suddenly rolling down, Gu Zhendong was also terrified, wanting to reach out, but he was still a step toote! Just like that, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s body finally came to a stop after tumbling down the stairs. By then, she was already covered in bruises and injuries. ¡°Hey, are you sure your owner is inside?¡± Meanwhile, at the entrance of the Gu Mansion, Qin Sijue stood there with a dog, Luo Chen following behind him. With a cold nce, Qin Sijue looked down at the golden retriever with a careless tone. ¡°Woof woof woof!¡± As if it had picked up Gu Qiangwei¡¯s scent, Mengqi barked a few times towards the main gate, appearing to respond to Qin Sijue. Qin Sijue turned his head to look at Luo Chen. Receiving his cue, Luo Chen immediately stepped forward and pressed the doorbell. ¡®Ding Dong¡ª¡¯ Inside the living room, the frantic members of the Gu family only heard a series of bell chimes. Uncertain whether to open the door or not after ncing at the scene by the staircase, the servant¡¯s gaze turned to Chen Peifang, waiting for her instructions. However, Chen Peifang¡¯s eyes were locked on Gu Qiangwei. She didn¡¯t know if the girl was dead or alive, but in case of any ident, it could not be known by outsiders. After all, her son Gu Shijie had been the only one on the stairs with her. At such a critical moment, of course, outsiders couldn¡¯t be let in. The doorbell rang for quite a while, but there was no response. Qin Sijue¡¯s expression turned icy, and once again, he looked down at Mengqi, ¡°Are you really sure your owner is inside?¡± ¡°Woof woof woof!¡± Mengqi barked a few more times. Luo Chen, dumbfounded, looked at the dog, then back at Qin Sijue. How could Mr. Qin know that the dog was saying its owner was inside? Could he actually understand thenguage of ¡®bark-speak¡¯? ¡°Mr. Qin, can you understand what this guy is saying?¡± Qin Sijue paused and his eyes suddenly turned cold as he stared at Luo Chen. Luo Chen: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Cough.¡± Luo Chen raised his hand and softly cleared his throat. Qin Sijue¡¯s gaze returned to Mengqi, ¡°Now that you¡¯re here, figure out your own way to get in!¡± As he spoke, he turned to leave, but then he noticed Mengqi walking to one side of the fence and then disappearing beneath the vines. ¡°Oh? It went in!¡± Luo Chen looked up and only then realized that Mengqi had somehow made it into the courtyard. Qin Sijue followed his gaze and nced over as well. So this fellow actually had a ¡®private passage¡¯? Watching Mengqi¡¯s figure disappear at the front door from inside the yard, Qin Sijue turned around, ready to leave. Seeing this, Luo Chen quickly walked to the ck Lincoln and opened the rear passenger door for him. The exquisitely hand-polished leather shoes, shining brightly, had just stepped up when a fierce barking suddenly erupted from the courtyard! Chapter 18 - 18 Are you going to break into a private house? Chapter 18: Chapter 18 Are you going to break into a private house? Editor: As Studios ¡°Woof! Woof! Woof!¡± Qin Sijue¡¯s movement to get into the car came to a halt, and even Luo Chen felt that this barking sound was unusual. Looking towards the sound, they could not see Mengqi, and the barking wasing from inside the house. Qin Sijue stood beside the car, his deep eyes staring intently at the Gu Family vi. ¡°Mr. Qin, it seems something has happened inside,¡± Luo Chen spoke up. ¡°You understand?¡± Qin Sijue turned his gaze, looking at Luo Chen with utter disdain. Luo Chen paused, knowing that his question was obviously intentional. ¡°Destroy this door.¡± ¡°You want to break into a private home?¡± Luo Chen asked, surprised. Qin Sijue turned his cold gaze, ¡°Do you have an objection?¡± Luo Chen: ¡°¡­No!¡± Turning around, Luo Chen took out a silenced pistol, aimed at the vi¡¯s door lock and with a ¡®biu¡¯ sound, he holstered his weapon, walked to the door and pushed. It opened. ¡°Mr. Qin, please.¡± Inside the living room, seeing his daughter lying on the ground, Gu Zhendong was panic-stricken. He looked up at Chen Peifang, who was still standing nearby, ¡°What are you standing there for? Call an ambnce immediately!¡± He did indeed favor sons over daughters, but this was after all his own flesh and blood; naturally, he couldn¡¯t remain apathetic. ¡°Qiangwei, how do you feel?¡± Her forehead was already wrapped in a bandage. With the tumble she took, fresh blood soaked through the gauze, creating a vivid red stain. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± Just then, Gu Qiangwei suddenly regained consciousness, the pain throughout her body causing her eyebrows to furrow tightly. ¡°Qiangwei?¡± Seeing his daughter awake, Gu Zhendong finally sighed in relief, his burden lifted. ¡°Sis, how do you feel?¡± At that moment, Gu Shijie also came over. Hearing that nauseating ¡®Sis¡¯, Gu Qiangwei opened her eyes to see her father and Gu Shijie¡¯s face. ¡°Get lost!¡± She struggled to get up, unwilling to let Gu Shijie touch even an inch of her body. ¡°Qiangwei, you¡¯ve been hurt. Dad will take you to the hospital.¡± Seeing her struggle to get up, Gu Zhendong worried. ¡°No need.¡± She pushed away her father¡¯s support, her heart cold as ice. Staggering and braving the pain throughout her body, she dragged her suitcase towards the entrance. Gu Zhendong didn¡¯t understand what she was doing. ¡°Qiangwei, what are you nning to do?¡± Gu Qiangwei clutched the handle of her suitcase tightly, her vision blurred by tears. ¡°If you had asked that question to my mom ten years ago, would she¡­ still be in this house?¡± Her words made Gu Zhendong freeze, but ultimately he remained silent. And to Gu Qiangwei, his silence was nothing but callous indifference. Dragging her weary body, she took step after step towards the door. The pain was severe, particrly in her ankle, causing her to break out in a cold sweat from the agony. In the end, unable to support herself, she felt her legs give out, and she copsed. But just as she thought she was about to hit the ground, suddenly a strong hand caught her arm. ¡°Woof woof woof!¡± It wasn¡¯t until then that Gu Qiangwei heard Mengqi¡¯s voice. Mengqi was at home? Looking up again, she met a pair of deep, dark eyes; profound as the night, inscrutable. The man¡¯s gaze, upon seeing her disheveled appearance and especially the wound on her forehead, darkened notably, emitting a cold light. ¡°What happened to you?¡± Why is he here? Gu Qiangwei was just as confused by his presence. But before she had the chance to respond to his question, her strength gave out. She lost consciousness the next second, vision darkening as she copsed into his arms. Chapter 19: Afterward, her affairs have nothing to do with you. Chapter 19: Afterward, her affairs have nothing to do with you. Editor: As Studios He hurriedly scooped her into his arms, his brow deeply furrowed. Cold and sharp eyes lifted to scan the entire living room, taking in Gu Zhendong and Chen Peifang, as well as Gu Shijie. Seeing strangers arriving, even barging in, Chen Peifang couldn¡¯t help but assume the posture of thedy of the house from her position on the staircase. ¡°Who are you? How did you get in?¡± Qin Sijue¡¯s chilly gaze swept over them, and as it made contact with his intimidating eyes, Chen Peifang subconsciously felt oppressed, her speech instantly ceasing as her eyes flickered uncertainly. Who exactly was this man who gave her the impression of an emperor making his entrance? Or was it just her imagination? Seeing his daughter being held by a strange man left Gu Zhendong somewhat bewildered for a moment, and he asked, ¡°Who are you?¡± Qin Sijue nced at him but didn¡¯t speak; instead, he turned with Gu Qiangwei in his arms and headed for the main entrance. ¡°Woof woof woof!¡± Mengqi promptly followed. ¡°Where are you taking Qiangwei!?¡± Gu Zhendong chased after them, his daughter injured, and although he felt Qin Sijue looked somewhat familiar, he didn¡¯t really know him, nor could he recall who he was. Hearing Gu Zhendong¡¯s voice, Qin Sijue¡¯s steps halted and he sharply turned his head to fix Gu Zhendong with a gaze that held a glint of cold light. ¡°From now on, her affairs are none of your business.¡± Gu Zhendong was taken aback. ¡°Who on earth are you?¡± He didn¡¯t remember his daughter having a boyfriend or knowing any distinguished figures. From the man¡¯s clothing and the inherent noble air about him, it was clear he was no ordinary person. Qin Sijue was silent for a few seconds before suddenly uttering a few words, ¡°Her man.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her man? Gu Zhendong¡¯s brow furrowed, and even Luo Chen standing quietly to one side felt extremely surprised. But upon hearing this, Chen Peifang couldn¡¯t helpughing out loud with a sarcastic tone, ¡°So you¡¯re saying you¡¯re that wild man she¡¯s been with? No wonder she didn¡¯te home all night!¡± As she spoke, Chen Peifang nced disdainfully at Gu Qiangwei in his arms. It was the first time that Qin Sijue had been referred to as a ¡®wild man¡¯, and a chill shed in his dark eyes. Luo Chen standing by was also stunned. It was the first time someone had dared to disparage the young master Qin in such a manner. Holding Gu Qiangwei, Qin Sijue approached Chen Peifang and pressed her, ¡°Do you have an objection?¡± Chen Peifang was taken aback by the chill emanating from the man, sending a shiver through her as if she were in an ice cer. ¡°She¡¯s, she¡¯s from our Gu Family, I¡­¡± Chen Peifang lifted her gaze, trying to show her strength, but upon meeting the man¡¯s cold eyes, she found herself unable to utter another word. Qin Sijue gave her onest look and ultimately left with Gu Qiangwei, exiting Gu Mansion. Gu Shijie¡¯s gaze fell on Qin Sijue¡¯s tall and upright silhouette, his dark eyes narrowing slightly. Where exactly had he seen this man before? He found himself momentarily unable to recall. And as for Gu Qiangwei¡¯s departure, no one could have been more pleased than Chen Peifang. She had long wanted to drive her out of the Gu Family! It seemed that even the heavens were helping her, without any effort needed on her part. ¡°Mr. Qin, where to now?¡± ¡°Jueyuan. Call Li Yuan over.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The ck Lincoln slowly departed and after half an hour arrived at Jueyuan. No sooner had they gotten out of the car than Li Yuan also arrived. Seeing the woman in Qin Sijue¡¯s arms, Li Yuan couldn¡¯t resist teasing him. ¡°I say, Young Master Qin, with your influence so great in Jingcheng, howe you still can¡¯t protect your own woman?¡± Qin Sijue shot him a nce, not yet speaking when Li Yuan added, ¡°Oh, right, you¡¯ve only just returned to the country; it makes sense that you couldn¡¯t protect her.¡± Chapter 20: How Did You End Up Like This? Chapter 20: Chapter 20: How Did You End Up Like This? Editor: As Studios ¡°You¡¯re right, if I can¡¯t protect them, then killing someone with my power would be a snap,¡± he said. Upon hearing this, Li Yuan instantly fell silent. After a long pause, ¡°Ahem, well, murder is illegal, not good.¡± Having said that, he quickly picked up the medical kit and headed towards the carved door. Arriving at the master bedroom, Li Yuan examined Gu Qiangwei¡¯s wounds and found multiple bruises on her body, with the one on her forehead noticeably worsened. His brows knitted together tightly, his expression turning serious. ¡°What on earth happened to cause such injuries?¡± Qin Sijue¡¯s handsome face also darkened, scenes from the Gu Family¡¯s living room shing through his mind. He had no idea what had transpired there before he arrived. ¡°Looks like a hospital stay is in order,¡± Li Yuan dered. Qin Sijue frowned, ¡°Is it necessary?¡± ¡°Yes, she has multiple bruises. She must undergo a full-body examination and stay in the hospital for observation for a few days.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± As soon as he spoke, Qin Sijue had already lifted the person from the bed. Once the group reached the hospital andpleted aprehensive examination, Gu Qiangwei had bruises in many ces, with the most severe being on her forehead and ankle. The wound on her forehead had worsened, and her ankle had swollen. ¡°When will she wake up?¡± At the bedside, Qin Sijue looked sideways, ncing at Li Yuan. Li Yuan, watching Gu Qiangwei who was still unconscious on the hospital bed, estimated, ¡°She should wake up soon.¡± Just as he spoke, the person on the bed stirred, her eyshes fluttering. ¡°Look, she¡¯s waking up.¡± The moment she opened her eyes, Gu Qiangwei could feel every bone in her body as though it had been taken apart and reassembled, the pain causing her to furrow her brows tightly. As her vision cleared, the first thing that came into view was an exquisitely beautiful face. ¡°Awake now?¡± The voice that spoke was Li Yuan¡¯s, who looked at Gu Qiangwei with a perpetual light, mocking smile on his lips. Gu Qiangwei nced around the stark white room, her first thought being that she was in a hospital. ¡°How did you get these injuries?¡± Qin Sijue asked, staring at her. Making eye contact with his dark pupils, Gu Qiangwei paused, the memories surfacing in her mind. What was he doing at the Gu family¡¯s ce then? ¡°I fell.¡± She replied and tried to sit up. ¡°Here, let me help you!¡± Seeing her struggle, Li Yuan quickly extended his hand to assist her. ¡°You can leave now!¡± At the moment Qin Sijue¡¯s voice sounded, Li Yuan¡¯s motion to help her paused, and he silently moved away from the bedside. Gu Qiangwei, however, frowned. Was this man always so rude in his way of speaking? She braced herself and leaned against the headboard. But the pain all over her body instantly drained the color from her face. Qin Sijue felt an urge to reach out and help her, but ultimately, he chose to ignore it. ¡°How did you fall down like that?¡± ¡°Down the stairs.¡± Qin Sijue¡¯s dark eyes deepened, ¡°Did they push you down?¡± Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t help but pause, then she lowered her eyes. Indeed, at that time, she had been desperately trying to break free from Gu Shijie¡¯s grasp, but she hadn¡¯t expected him to actually let go, resulting in her tumbling down the stairs due to inertia. It didn¡¯t seem right to say she had been pushed. ¡°No, I was just careless.¡± ¡°Then you truly are foolish.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gu Qiangwei looked up, ncing at the man before her. Why does this man always seem so arrogant? ¡°How did you end up at my house?¡± After spending a night, Gu Qiangwei felt she hade to know the man in front of her and asked without thinking. ¡°It.¡± Qin Sijue turned his head away, ncing at a figure squatting by the edge of the bed. Following his gaze, Gu Qiangwei also looked over and immediately spotted Mengqi. Chapter 21 - 21 Do You Miss Him? Chapter 21: Chapter 21 Do You Miss Him? Editor: As Studios But, is this hospital¡¯s ward even allowed Mengqi toe in? ¡°Mengqi¡­¡± ¡°Woof! Woof! Woof!¡± Mengqi barked a few times, as if responding to her. ¡°Did you bring it back?¡± ¡°What else?¡± he retorted. Gu Qiangwei was grateful in her heart. After all, she did not know this man before, and she had even offended him in the mall. ¡°Thank you,¡± she said sincerely. Yet, these three words stirred a strange emotion in Qin Sijue¡¯s heart, one that even he could not fully understand. He did not respond to her and turned to leave the ward. As she watched his figure disappear from the door of the ward, Gu Qiangwei withdrew her gaze and looked at Mengqi. Its spirit seemed much better than before. Could it be that he had taken it to the hospital when they had lost sight of each other yesterday? Until lunchtime, Gu Qiangwei did not see Qin Sijue again, and lunch was also brought to her by a nurse. ¡°Excuse me, when can I be discharged?¡± She wanted to make a phone call to herpany to ask a colleague to request leave for her, but she realized her luggage and purse were not with her. The nurse smiled at her, ¡°In two days.¡± Having said that, the nurse turned to leave. Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t help but call her back, ¡°Then¡­¡± She stopped mid-sentence, as she did not even know Qin Sijue¡¯s name. Since he had saved her, shouldn¡¯t her belongings be with him? The nurse turned back, staring at her to finish her sentence. ¡°The person who brought me to the hospital, when will hee?¡± The nurse did not know Qin Sijue either and naturally had no idea when he would return. ¡°I¡¯m not sure about that.¡± ¡°Oh, thank you.¡± Gu Qiangwei thanked her, but she ate her lunch somewhat distractedly. She needed to retrieve her phone tonight as she had to work as a trantor for an executive. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? The food not to your liking?¡± Just as she was thinking, the door suddenly pushed open. Gu Qiangwei looked up and saw a familiar figure walk in. ¡°It¡¯s you.¡± ¡°Hmm, this hospital is mine, but I¡¯m rarely here,¡± he said. A young doctor owning his own hospital? Hearing Li Yuan¡¯s words, Gu Qiangwei was taken aback. ¡°Is the food not to your taste?¡± Looking at the food in her hand and noticing her sporadic eating, Li Yuan couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°No, it¡¯s just that I wanted to ask about¡­ that¡­ what you called some ¡®Jue¡¯, when will hee?¡± Staring at her, Li Yuan couldn¡¯t help butugh, ¡°Are you missing him?¡± Gu Qiangwei was shocked and quickly responded, ¡°No! I¡¯m not missing him, he and I aren¡¯t close, it¡¯s not like what you think.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Looking at her face, Li Yuan seemed unconvinced. Having known Jue for many years, this was the first time he had seen him take an interest in a woman; it couldn¡¯t possibly be a casual rtionship. Or was it that this woman was someone he met in Country A? ¡°No,¡± Gu Qiangwei looked up, nced at him, and responded with utter sincerity. ¡°Do you really know when he wille?¡± she looked up and asked again. Li Yuan slightly pursed his lips and with a frown replied, ¡°I really don¡¯t know about that; his schedule is unpredictable, no one knows when he might be free or busy.¡± Gu Qiangwei was perplexed; based on what he said, would retrieving her belongings be difficult? ¡°Then, do you have his number?¡± Li Yuan paused, ¡°You want to call him?¡± Chapter 22 - 22 Are you ordering me to do something for you? Chapter 22: Chapter 22 Are you ordering me to do something for you? Editor: As Studios ¡°Mm!¡± She nodded because she had to retrieve her belongings, ¡°Do you have it?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± With that, Li Yuan took out his mobile phone and flipped to Qin Sijue¡¯s number. ¡°Dial it yourself.¡± Taking the phone, Gu Qiangwei gave him a polite smile, ¡°Thank you.¡± Looking at the contacts list on the screen, with just a single word ¡®Jue¡¯ as thebel, she still didn¡¯t know the man¡¯s full name. How would she address him in a moment? Meanwhile, in the executive conference room of Dijue Group. A low pressure pervaded the strict atmosphere, silence reigned in the meeting room, and no one dared to look at the man seated at the head of the table. Just at this nerve-wracking moment, the sudden ring of a phone shattered the eerily quiet meeting room, causing everyone¡¯s heart to nearly leap out of their chests! Qin Sijue, seated at the main chair, looked slightly down at the ck phone in front of him, the disy reading ¡®Li Yuan.¡¯ After a two-second silence, he picked up the phone and put it to his ear, his voice sounding frighteningly low! ¡°Speak!¡± The deep and rich voice clearly conveyed his unhappiness, causing Gu Qiangwei on the other end to pause and swallow nervously. ¡°It¡¯s¡­ It¡¯s me.¡± From the earpiece came a woman¡¯s voice, Qin Sijue¡¯s brows furrowed tightly, taking a moment to recognize it was Gu Qiangwei. ¡°Gu Qiangwei,¡± she added. Qin Sijue felt a pang in his chest, surprised by this voice. He lifted his gaze, sweeping it across the shareholders in front of the conference table, then stood and walked over to the window. The voice was still as cold as ever, void of any warmth, ¡°What is it.¡± ¡°I wanted to ask if my mobile phone and luggage might be with you?¡± Qin Sijue was silent for a few seconds, doing nothing. Gu Qiangwei continued, ¡°If they are, could you please bring them to me?¡± ¡°Are you ordering me to do things for you?¡± Gu Qiangwei paused, sensing that the man was indeed very unhappy at the moment. ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant, I¡ª¡± ¡°Beep beep beep¡­¡± Staring at the phone, Gu Qiangwei was stunned. He had hung up? This man¡¯s mood swings were too unpredictable! ¡°How did it go?¡± Watching her, Li Yuan couldn¡¯t help but ask. Gu Qiangwei looked up, handing the phone back to him, ¡°He hung up on me!¡± ¡°Then what about calling backter?¡± Gu Qiangwei thought for a moment, but wouldn¡¯t the result be the same if she called again? ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll figure it out myself.¡± Li Yuan nced at her, ¡°Is it urgent?¡± Gu Qiangwei managed a weak smile, ¡°Not really, just have something to do tomorrow.¡± ¡°With your current condition, you shouldn¡¯t be discharged tomorrow.¡± Looking at Li Yuan, Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t speak again. She just felt a severe pain all over her body, but it wasn¡¯t anything serious. Tomorrow was a very important client meeting, and if she didn¡¯t attend, she could lose her job, which was not an option. After leaving the Li family, the things she needed most were money and a stable job, plus finding a ce to rent. She wondered if there was enough money in her card to rent a ce. ¡°I understand,¡± she said with a smile, then remembered the hospital fees. She felt utterly destitute. She, the former miss of the Gu Family, had fallen to the point of having nowhere to go. ¡°You should rest for now, and if there¡¯s anything, you can ask the nurse to call me. By the way, my name is Li Yuan.¡± Gu Qiangwei smiled, her impression of Li Yuan was quite good. ¡°My name is Gu Qiangwei.¡± ¡°Then we¡¯re acquainted!¡± Chapter 23 - 23 She was discharged from the hospital! Chapter 23: Chapter 23 She was discharged from the hospital! Editor: As Studios She smiled, did not speak any more. ¡°I won¡¯t disturb your rest.¡± As his voice faded, Li Yuan turned and left. In the quiet hospital room, only Gu Qiangwei and Mengqi were left once again. Giving half the food from the box to Mengqi, Gu Qiangwei ate and then took a nap. When she woke up again, the sky outside the window had gradually darkened. Elsewhere. Qin Sijue, who had just finished a phone call, returned to the couch, his legs elegantly crossed, his whole body exuding a noble aura that was breathtaking. His dark eyes lifted slightly, his gaze falling on the white suitcase. Taking another nce outside the window, night had fallen, and he wondered how that woman was doing? As he thought about it, a message alert suddenly sounded. Qin Sijue turned his head to see a white cell phone on the coffee table. His slender fingers reached out, took the phone, and his gaze dropped to see a text message light up on the screen. [Meet with Boss Huang at 9 p.m. tomorrow at Zuixian Residence Night Club.] Looking at the message, Qin Sijue¡¯s brow furrowed. Zuixian Residence was a notorious adult club in Jingcheng. What was she doing there? After contemting for two seconds, Qin Sijue put down the phone and paid no further attention to it. The next day. Early in the morning, someone brought breakfast. Sitting on the hospital bed, Gu Qiangwei still had little appetite. After one day of rest, the pain in her body had significantly lessened, except for the wound on her forehead that still needed a few more dressings. And tonight, she had an important trantion job, so she needed to find a way to be discharged from the hospital. Turning her head, she looked at the clean and spacious VIP ward, unsure of how much it cost. As she thought about it, the door to the ward was pushed open, and a nurse came in with an IV drip. ¡°Excuse me, how much does this room cost per day?¡± Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t help asking as the nurse set up the drip for her. ¡°I¡¯m not sure about that, sorry.¡± ¡°Approximately?¡± ¡°All chargesbined, probably around five to six hundred a day.¡± Five to six hundred might not be too much for her from the Gu Family. But for her today, things werepletely different. She definitely couldn¡¯t go back to that home. Her mother¡¯s departure, Gu Shijie¡¯s actions¡ªshe had to clear up all of this! Ever since Chen Peifang entered the Gu Family, her allowance had been very limited. At most, there was only a little over ten thousand yuan left in her ount, and after discharge, she would need to find a ce to live. After the nurse left, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s gaze fell on Mengqi, then she lifted the nket, got out of bed, and touched Mengqi¡¯s soft body. ¡°We have to be discharged, or we¡¯ll end up sleeping on the streets.¡± Crouching on the floor, she muttered to Mengqi. Noon. At twelve-ten, Li Yuan entered the ward with a lunch, only to find that Gu Qiangwei was no longer on the bed. He paused, and once he nced at the floor, he did not see the golden retriever either. Looking up, the door to the private bathroom was also open, obviously not inside. Discharged? Thinking this, Li Yuan left the room and after inquiring at the relevant department, he found out that Gu Qiangwei hadpleted the discharge procedures and left the hospital. Why did she leave without saying a word? Could it be that Sijue took her out of the hospital? Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be tomorrow before she could be discharged? Exiting the elevator, Li Yuan was about to call Qin Si when he raised his head and saw a familiar figure stepping out from another elevator. ¡°Sijue.¡± Qin Sijue, with a stern face, nced at Li Yuan and then walked straight to the room where Gu Qiangwei had stayed. ¡°She was discharged!¡± Chapter 24 - 24 Are you looking for an aristocrat? Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Are you looking for an aristocrat? Editor: As Studios Qin Sijue came to a halt and turned to stare at the speaking Li Yuan, a slight frown creasing his brow, ¡°Discharged?¡± Li Yuan was equally astonished, ¡°Wasn¡¯t it you who picked her up?¡± Qin Sijue lowered his eyelids and remained silent. Half a secondter, he turned around, went back to the elevator, and left the hospital. After being discharged, Gu Qiangwei first went back to herpany to inquire about the address and time for her meeting with President Huang that evening. Then she took another half-day off and left thepany. It was clearly not okay not to have a mobile phone and wallet; now she had to find out what that man¡¯s name was. That¡¯s right, go to the hospital to find Li Yuan! With this thought, Gu Qiangwei made another trip to the hospital and found Li Yuan, from whom she learned that the man¡¯s name was Qin Sijue. ¡°You¡¯re looking for Sijue?¡± Gu Qiangwei paused. She indeed needed to find Qin Sijue to retrieve her luggage! ¡°Yes!¡± Li Yuan looked at her and suddenly smiled, ¡°Let me take you there!¡± For the penniless Gu Qiangwei, this was an offer too good to refuse. ¡°Then, thank you!¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee. Sijue¡¯s matters are my matters.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What did he mean by Sijue¡¯s matters? It was her matter, wasn¡¯t it? In forty minutes, the car arrived at Jueyuan, standing majestically on the mid-mountain slope. The mansion, grand and imposing, still stood under the blue sky and beside the blue sea, a sight of breathtaking beauty. In the luxurious living room, an elderly woman dressed in vintage clothing stood in the center and announced loudly, ¡°Tonight, I will invite all the unmarried youngdies of Jingcheng to my grandson¡¯s Jueyuan for a ball!¡± Sitting on the sofa, Qin Sijue rubbed his forehead, a terrible headacheing on. The old butler nced at Qin Sijue, then at the elderlydy, and couldn¡¯t help but interject, ¡°Madam, the entire Jingcheng¡¯s unmarrieddies might be too many for Jueyuan to amodate.¡± The elderlydy paused, ¡°That¡¯s true, then I will just invite the fine youngdies and maidens I know.¡± ¡°Aye!¡± The butler responded cheerfully, only to catch Qin Sijue¡¯s sharp gaze and quickly wiped the smile off his face! ¡°Grandma!¡± Qin Sijue stood up and looked at the elderly Madam Qin in the living room. Upon locking eyes with her grandson, the elderlydy seemed to recall something in an instant, ¡°Oh, I nearly forgot; you don¡¯t like othersing to your Jueyuan. Would it be better if I hosted the ball at our mansion instead?¡± ¡°As you wish, I won¡¯t be attending anyway.¡± Qin Sijue rified his stance and sat back down on the sofa! The elderlydy immediately put on a stern face, ¡°This ball is for you, and if you don¡¯t attend, should I, an olddy, be left to dance and prance with those maidens?¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, you can simply not host it.¡± ¡°How can we not host it?¡± The elderlydy immediately put on an aggrieved look, as if on the brink of tears, ¡°Sijue, you have no idea; one of my old friends has already cuddled two great-grandchildren. You must at least let me cuddle one, or else¡­ I will die with my eyes open!¡± As she spoke, the elderlydy even pouted her lips, behaving like a petntly angry child! ¡°Grandma, I¡¯m only twenty-six!¡± ¡°What about twenty-six? The grandson of my old friend got married at twenty-four and had twins!¡± Qin Sijue felt the headache intensifying. ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s settled then! If you¡¯re not at the ball by seven tomorrow evening, I¡¯ll¡­ I¡¯ll die right before your eyes!¡± ¡°Are you threatening me?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m threatening you!¡± With that, the elderlydy strutted out with her head held high and chest puffed out! The butler hurried forward to see her out. Just reaching the entrance, a red Ferrari stopped in the yard. The elderlydy paid it no mind and directly climbed into the extended Rolls-Royce, driving off into the distance. Chapter 25 - 25 Why sit so far away? Chapter 25: Chapter 25 Why sit so far away? Editor: As Studios Looking at the limited edition Rolls-Royce, Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t imagine just how rich Qin Sijue really was. ¡°Was that Qin¡¯s grandmother¡¯s car just now?¡± As soon as Li Yuan walked into the living room, he saw Qin Sijue sitting on the couch with a headache, knowing all too well why the olddy hade here. Upon hearing the sound, Qin Sijue turned his head and saw two figures walking through the door. His dark gaze lingered on Gu Qiangwei¡¯s face for two seconds before withdrawing. ¡°My luggage!¡± The moment Gu Qiangwei entered the room, she saw a white suitcase ced in the living room. Qin Sijue lifted the curtain and nced at her, then nced at Li Yuan. Howe the two of them had arrived together? Feeling his deep gaze, Gu Qiangwei paused, her hand reaching for her luggage froze and withdrew for some reason. ¡°That, this is mine¡­¡± Qin Sijue watched her but didn¡¯t speak. ¡°Are you here just to get your luggage?¡± Seeing the situation, Li Yuan couldn¡¯t help but speak up. Gu Qiangwei nodded at him and revealed a faint smile, ¡°Mhm.¡± Yet that smile made Qin Sijue, who was already in a bad mood, feel even more depressed! Unintentionally, Gu Qiangwei noticed that the man was not in a good mood, and thought it would be wise not to provoke him and better to leave as soon as possible. She turned to Li Yuan, ¡°Could you take me away again?¡± Having been here once, she knew it was impossible to hail a cab here; the only way to leave was for him to take her away. It seemed that Li Yuan was quite willing to oblige! ¡°Of course, no problem!¡± Gu Qiangwei smiled, dragging her suitcase and preparing to leave. ¡°Don¡¯t you want your phone?¡± As she turned around, she heard Qin Sijue¡¯s voice from behind her. Gu Qiangwei stopped for three seconds, then reached into her bag to feel around, indeed finding no phone. She turned back, her eyesnding on the distinguished man sitting on the couch. ¡°Where¡¯s my phone?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°¡­¡± How could he not know! But as the words reached her lips, Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t know how to refute him. Immediately after, Qin Sijue¡¯s sharp gaze swept toward Li Yuan. Making eye contact with him, Li Yuan seemed to understand something all at once, and suddenly spoke up, ¡°Well, I have something else to do, I should leave.¡± As his voice faded, he turned and left. Gu Qiangwei wanted to say something, but Li Yuan¡¯s figure had already disappeared at the entrance. Now that he was gone, how was she supposed to leave the ce? In the silent living room, only Qin Sijue and Gu Qiangwei remained. Standing there, Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t know how to start speaking, seeing that the man seemed to be in a very bad mood? Should she perhaps try tofort him first and then ask for her phone back? ¡°Are you in a bad mood?¡± For the first time in twenty-six years, Qin Sijue heard someone ask if he was in a bad mood because usually when he looked gloomy, nobody dared to approach and ask, and his family had never used such amon tone to inquire about his well-being either. A subtle emotion flickered and surged through his beating heart. He looked up, his deep ck eyesnding on Gu Qiangwei¡¯s face. ¡°Sit down.¡± Faced with this unexpectedmand, Gu Qiangwei hesitated for two seconds before moving to sit not far from his side. ¡°Why so distant?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gu Qiangwei was bewildered. What did he mean by so distant? Wasn¡¯t this a perfectly normal distance to sit? After all, they had just met, hadn¡¯t they? Who would sit so close for no reason? But since he had mentioned it, and to get her phone back, Gu Qiangwei scooted a bit closer to him. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 26 - 26 What is your relationship with Li Yuan? Chapter 26: Chapter 26 What is your rtionship with Li Yuan? Editor: As Studios ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you having trouble at work?¡± She looked at him, intending to cheer him up first before asking about the phone. The next second, Qin Sijue suddenly turned his head and leaned in close to her, catching Gu Qiangwei off guard. She immediately felt a bit panicked. ¡°What, what are you doing?¡± she asked, her face full of wariness. Qin Sijue moved closer, his deep ck eyes staring intensely into hers, ¡°What is your rtionship with Li Yuan?¡± Gu Qiangwei was baffled. Li Yuan? What rtionship could she possibly have with Li Yuan? She had only met him a bitter than Qin Sijue. ¡°No, no rtionship at all!¡± The man¡¯s breath was on her face, causing her to feel inexplicably nervous. She was breathing rapidly, her heart pounding like a scared deer. ¡°No rtionship and yet you came here together?¡± Gu Qiangwei felt this man was being somewhat unreasonable, yet she found herself exining anyway. ¡°I don¡¯t have a car, nor money, and my luggage is here with you; he just kindly gave me a ride.¡± As she spoke, Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t even know why she was exining all this to Qin Sijue. Qin Sijue stopped his interrogation, seemingly satisfied with her answer. He sat up straight, no longer speaking. ¡°That¡­ can I have my phone back?¡± Even after he had moved away, the tension in Gu Qiangwei¡¯s chest had not yet subsided. ¡°You¡¯re in such a hurry to leave?¡± He turned his head, his expression still somber. Gu Qiangwei grumbled internally: This isn¡¯t my home, why should I stay? ¡°I need to find a ce to live this afternoon.¡± With only the afternoon left, what would she do if she couldn¡¯t find a ce? Would she end up sleeping on the street? Of course, staying at a hotel was an option, but it was too expensive given her limited funds. Plus, she had work to do at night, so finding a ce quickly was essential. Upon hearing this, Qin Sijue slightly knitted his brows. ¡°Aren¡¯t you from the Gu Family?¡± She looked up, meeting his eyes. Her expression suddenly darkened. ¡°Yes, but I ran away from home.¡± ¡°Why did you run away from home?¡± Normally reserved, he didn¡¯t know why he kept following up her statements with questions. Gu Qiangwei looked up, somewhat puzzled by Qin Sijue. Then she lowered her gaze, her expression deste, ¡°That ce has been devoid of love for a long time. There¡¯s no reason to return.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t want to go back?¡± She shook her head. ¡°Then stay here!¡± She bolted upright, her eyes widened, ¡°What?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it that you have nowhere to stay?¡± ¡°I¡­ can find a ce!¡± she stammered, feeling it unreasonable to stay here as they were not that close. ¡°Then you can leave!¡± Her refusal stirred his emotions once more, which had just calmed down. Gu Qiangwei noticeably sensed his dark mood, truly unpredictable. But before leaving, she had to retrieve her phone. ¡°That, my phone¡­¡± Qin Sijue took the phone from beside the couch and ced it on the coffee table. He had casually thrown it into the couch upon seeing the messages earlier. Seeing the phone, Gu Qiangwei immediately picked it up, expectantly checking the contacts. Since she left the Gu Mansion, Gu Zhendong had neither called nor texted her. Indeed, that familial bond was too much to hope for. Holding the phone and dragging her suitcase, she walked away with a heavy heart. Just as she reached the door, seeing the vast blue sky, she hesitated. How was she going to leave? Turning back, she saw the man sitting in the living room and, after a long silence, Gu Qiangwei walked back. She asked, ¡°Could you arrange for someone to drive me away? I¡¯ll pay for the ride!¡± Chapter 27 - 27 Accompany Me for Lunch! Chapter 27: Chapter 27 Apany Me for Lunch! Editor: As Studios Qin Sijue lifted his eyes, his tone chillingly cold, ¡°The people I invite are here to serve only me.¡± Gu Qiangwei: ¡°¡­¡± Dragging her suitcase, she could only turn around to see if she could catch a ride while on the road. Since it was a road, there must be cars passing by, right? Little did she know that the winding mountain road was Qin Sijue¡¯s private property. Hearing the fading footsteps, Qin Sijue, sitting on the sofa, couldn¡¯t help but turn his head, only to see her figure had disappeared at the entrance. The old butler came out, remembering Gu Qiangwei well since she was the first woman Young Master had brought back to Jueyuan. ¡°Young Master, Miss Gu has left. Walking, she likely won¡¯t reach Jingcheng center until nightfall, and once it gets dark, the surroundings are uninhabited. Might it not be¡­¡± The old butler hesitated, worried about Gu Qiangwei. And with one phrase, he struck a chord in Qin Sijue¡¯s heart. How foolish was that woman? nning to walk back to the city? Under the zing sun, Gu Qiangwei, dragging her suitcase along the asphalt road, grew hungrier by the moment as she hadn¡¯t eaten lunch yet. She looked around, only to find that no cars were in sight! Continuing this way, she feared she wouldn¡¯t reach the city even by nightfall. Why did he live so far away! Dragging her suitcase, she couldn¡¯t help butin. The higher his residence, it seemed, the more it underscored his distinguished and honorable status, just like the vi perched on the hillside seen from the city, appearing so unreachable. She also had to meet with Mr. Huang that evening as his interpreter; continuing on foot definitely wouldn¡¯t do. She needed to find a way to get a ride. Right, should she ask Shen Mochen to pick her up? Shen Mochen was her senior during college and, after graduating, had be the executive CEO of theirpany. Thinking this, Gu Qiangwei took out her phone, about to call Shen Mochen. Suddenly, a fast-approaching engine noise rang out, and turning her head, she saw a limited-edition luxury sports car stopping beside her. The car window slowly rolled down, revealing the man¡¯s sculpted, handsome face. Looking at the man, Gu Qiangwei froze. ¡°Get in the car.¡± The man¡¯s tone allowed no refusal. It was clear there were only the two of them here; Gu Qiangwei knew he was calling her. So was he nning to take her to the city? She pursed her lips, walking to the car window, ¡°Thank you.¡± After thanking him, she opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. She had thought the luxury car would head straight down the mountain without hesitation, but unexpectedly, it turned around the next moment. Gu Qiangwei was taken aback. ¡°Aren¡¯t you taking me to the city?¡± She turned her head, looking astonished at the man in the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Join me for lunch!¡± Again, a tone that brooked no refusal. Gu Qiangwei was stunned. Two minutester, the car arrived at Jueyuan, and Qin Sijue got out first. Gu Qiangwei opened the car door, staring at his retreating figure in a daze. She was still anxious to look for a house; how did she have time to join him for lunch? Gurgle¡­ Just then, her stomach protested loudly. She really was hungry. ¡°Miss Gu, pleasee inside.¡± While she was still dazed, the old butler came out, respectfully gesturing for her to enter. Gu Qiangwei nced at the old butler, not really minding the time spent on a meal, so she dragged her suitcase inside. Seeing this, the butler hurriedly took her things from her hand. ¡°No need, I can manage on my own.¡± The butler, being over fifty, made Gu Qiangwei feel ufortable having him carry her luggage. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 28 - 28 Ill Get You a New Bowl Chapter 28: Chapter 28 I¡¯ll Get You a New Bowl Editor: As Studios Yet, in the end, the suitcase was still taken over by the butler. When she returned to the living room, a sumptuous lunch had already been prepared. ¡°Miss Gu, this way, please.¡± Butler Qin Bo led her to the dining room. As soon as she entered the dining room, she saw Qin Sijue sitting on the main seat, his noble figure resembling a king as if waiting for Gu Qiangwei. Gu Qiangwei took her seat, and the rice and tableware had already been arranged. Looking at the full table of dishes, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s unruly stomach couldn¡¯t help but rumble again. She looked up subconsciously and caught Qin Sijue¡¯s eyes¡ªdark as the deep sea¡ªher heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively looked away. Qin Sijue¡¯s dark gaze left her face, and he picked up his chopsticks to start eating. Watching his unhurried movements, Gu Qiangwei also picked up her bowl and chopsticks¡ªshe was truly hungry! The old butler stood by, witness to such a harmonious scene for the first time. Although the Young Master was born into prestige, he seldom ate with others. ¡°Hmm!¡± During the meal, Gu Qiangwei suddenly made a noise. Qin Sijue lifted the curtain, his gaze falling on her fair face, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± After swallowing the food in her mouth, Gu Qiangwei met his profound gaze, ¡°This dish is really delicious!¡± As soon as the words fell, she subconsciously picked up her chopsticks and ced a chicken wing tip into Qin Sijue¡¯s bowl. ¡°Wait¡ª¡± Seeing her action, the old butler suddenly widened his eyes as though wanting to stop her, but it was toote. Everyone knew that the Young Master had his peculiar habits, anything used by others, he always found repulsive! The butler¡¯s action left Gu Qiangwei somewhat bewildered and perplexed, turning her head to look at him in astonishment. ¡°¡­What¡¯s wrong?¡± Turning her head back, she saw Qin Sijue staring straight at the chicken wing tip in his bowl, his expression somewhat frosty. This strange atmosphere, what was going on? Had she done something wrong? ¡°Young Master, I¡¯ll get you a new bowl.¡± As he said this, the old butler came forward, intending to take the bowl of white rice from his hands and rece it. ¡°No need.¡± Before his hand could touch it, Qin Sijue suddenly spoke up. Then, the old butler saw him pick up the piece of chicken wing tip and start eating it. This action genuinely surprised Qin Bo! That piece of chicken wing tip was picked up with Miss Gu¡¯s chopsticks, the Young Master actually ate the chicken wing that had been touched by Miss Gu¡¯s saliva? Indeed, Qin Sijue had his peculiar habits, so the Qin Family, including the Old Madam, all knew this; thus from childhood, no one would personally pick up food for him, firstly because they knew he most likely wouldn¡¯t eat it, and secondly because they didn¡¯t want to anger him. Gu Qiangwei obviously did not know this, and seeing that he had eaten the chicken wing tip, she couldn¡¯t help but ask again, ¡°Isn¡¯t it delicious?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± He replied softly and lowered his head to take another bite. By the time lunch was over, it was already two o¡¯clock in the afternoon. Sitting in the luxury car, Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t know where to get off. Jingcheng was sorge, yet it seemed there was no ce for her to stay¡ªof course, the main reason was that she had no money. ¡°Take me to the entrance of the hospital,¡± she said. She needed to go to the hospital first to pick up Mengqi. Qin Sijue didn¡¯t speak, and soon the car stopped at the hospital¡¯s main entrance. ¡°Thank you.¡± She thanked him politely, then got out of the car and was about to enter the hospital with her belongings. However, as soon as she got out of the car, before she could turn around, she felt something pounce on her. Turning her head, she saw Mengqi¡¯s golden, fluffy body. ¡°Mengqi!¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn Knowing she woulde back, Mengqi had been waiting at the hospital¡¯s main entrance! Chapter 29: You... Live at a Mans Place? Chapter 29: Chapter 29: You¡­ Live at a Man¡¯s ce? Editor: As Studios ¡°Whimper~!¡± Seeing her return, Mengqi was very excited! The next second, its massive body suddenly leaped over her and shot straight into the passenger seat, theny motionless on the foot mat. At this scene, Gu Qiangwei was stunned. ¡°Mengqi, what are you doing?¡± Mengqi justy there, a look ofziness showing no intention of moving. ¡°Get down!¡± Mengqi: ¡°¡­¡± Unmoved. Gu Qiangwei lifted her eyes, inadvertently ncing at the man in the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Mengqi!¡± She whispered harshly, trying to get Mengqi to get out of the car! ¡°Oh, isn¡¯t this our Qiangwei?¡± Behind her, a familiar voice imbued with sarcasm suddenly came. Gu Qiangwei turned her head at the sound, only to see three figures walking out of the hospital¡¯s main entrance. One was her father, and the other two were naturally Chen Peifang and Gu Shijie. ¡°Qiangwei?¡± Seeing his daughter, Gu Zhendong was somewhat surprised, and then noticed the gauze still stuck to her forehead. Looking at her own biological father, Gu Qiangwei was indifferent, her face showing no emotion. ¡°Qiangwei, why¡­ are you here?¡± Why am I here? Gu Qiangwei found this question incredibly ironic andughable. If she hadn¡¯t insisted on being discharged, wouldn¡¯t she still be in the ward right now? Falling from the second floor, yet her own biological father was asking why she was here? ¡°And you? Why are you here?¡± Gu Zhendong didn¡¯t notice the destion in her heart, nced at Gu Shijie beside him, and then said, ¡°I brought your brother to have his wounds checked.¡± This statement, to Gu Qiangwei, was even more ironic. Her wounds were far more serious than Gu Shijie¡¯s, right? Yet in his eyes, there was only this illegitimate son. Her eyes welled up, but she stubbornly refused to let a single tear fall. She turned to leave, seemingly indifferent. Seeing her about to leave, Gu Zhendong hastily called out to stop her! ¡°Qiangwei!¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Gu Qiangwei paused, but did not turn around. Looking at her back, Gu Zhendong frowned and asked, ¡°Are you¡­ living with a man?¡± That question once again pierced her heart. She knew full well it wasn¡¯t concern, but an interrogation. What, was he afraid she was tarnishing the Gu family¡¯s reputation by shacking up with a man right after graduation? Seeing she still hadn¡¯t turned around, Gu Zhendong couldn¡¯t see her expression at the moment and continued, ¡°Who was that manst time? Dad only went abroad for a short trip, and you¡¯ve already got a boyfriend? You¡¯re only twenty-two and not married yet, living with a man already?¡± ¡°My dear husband, aren¡¯t all female university students these days kept by someone before they even graduate? That¡¯s perfectly normal!¡± Gu Qiangwei hadn¡¯t spoken yet, when she heard Chen Peifang¡¯s coldly mocking voice from beside her. Gu Zhendong turned his head, looking puzzled at her, ¡°Kept by someone!?¡± Chen Peifang had an indifferent look, ¡°Yes, but I¡¯m not so sure about Qiangwei¡­¡± She deliberately spoke ambiguously, but it only made Gu Zhendong more suspicious, and he turned to look at Gu Qiangwei. ¡°Qiangwei, what exactly is your rtionship with that man?¡± His interrogation was like a cold, merciless de, deeply stabbing into Gu Qiangwei¡¯s heart! Tears had already blurred her vision. She had her back to Gu Zhendong, but her face was directly facing Qin Sijue, who was sitting in the driver¡¯s seat. Her hands hanging by her sides clenched slightly. The next moment, Gu Qiangwei suddenly turned around, her phoenix eyes locking onto Gu Zhendong, ¡°What she said is right, I have been kept. Just like you and Chen Peifang in those days!¡± Chapter 30: Im Afraid Im Going to Disappoint You Chapter 30: Chapter 30: I¡¯m Afraid I¡¯m Going to Disappoint You Editor: As Studiosn/?/vel/b//in dot c//om As she spoke, Chen Peifang, who was standing next to Gu Zhendong, immediately turned extremely unsightly! ¡°Gu Qiangwei, watch your words!¡± ¡°What, you can do it, but you¡¯re afraid of people talking?¡± ¡°Qiangwei!¡± Gu Zhendong couldn¡¯t help but interject. Indeed, he had strayed one drunken night with Chen Peifang, but having his daughter publicly use him of this fault, he was inevitably angry and unable to ept it! ¡°What, afraid that I¡¯ll expose your past deeds and tarnish your identity as Chairman Gu?¡± ¡°You¡ª¡± ¡°p!!!!¡± Her retort made Gu Zhendong¡¯s fury unbearable, and with a raise of his hand, he firmly pped Gu Qiangwei on the left cheek, catching her off guard! The pain was like a searing burn! The tears she had been holding back could no longer be contained. She clenched her fists tightly, her hatred sank deep into her marrow! Meanwhile, Qin Sijue, who was sitting in the car, saw the p, and a cold glint appeared in the depths of his eyes. The person most delighted by the p was none other than Chen Peifang. ¡°Chairman Gu.¡± Suddenly, a deep and thick voice sounded. Gu Zhendong looked up to see a lean figure striding over, like an emperor arriving in the dark of night, his presence instinctively making people retreat. It was that man again. Having met him once before, Gu Zhendong remembered him. Gu Qiangwei also turned her head, the embarrassing scene from before must have been seen by Qin Sijue, right? It seemed that every time she was in distress, Qin Sijue was there. ¡°From now on, you¡¯re not allowed to pester my daughter anymore!¡± Looking at Qin Sijue, even though Gu Zhendong felt oppressed by his imposing aura, in his anger, he couldn¡¯t care less. The Gu Family was well-respected, and if word got out that his daughter was kept by a man right after leaving school, where would the face of Gu Zhendong and the entire n be? ¡°Not allowed?¡± Approaching Gu Qiangwei, Qin Sijue suddenly reached out his arm and drew her into his embrace, his dark eyes, like those of an inspecting emperor, stared down Gu Zhendong. This move also plunged Gu Qiangwei into confusion, as she turned her head, not understanding, to look at his handsome profile. ¡°Yes! From today onward, stay away from my daughter!¡± Gu Zhendong¡¯s anger was chilling. Qin Sijue, however,ughed, his smile tinged with a hint of coldness. ¡°I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll have to disappoint you.¡± ¡°What?¡± Gu Zhendong frowned. ¡°Because, not only will I not stay away, but I also intend to make her Mrs. Qin Sijue!¡± At those words, everyone, including Gu Qiangwei herself, was shocked! But as for Gu Zhendong, after the shock wore off, his frown tightened. Qin Sijue? The man before him was Qin Sijue? Then he must be¡ª Looking up again, Qin Sijue had already ushered the stunned Gu Qiangwei into a luxurious sports car. Gu Zhendong wanted to speak up, but the brown Bugatti had already sped off! Watching his shocked expression, Chen Peifang was puzzled, thinking he wanted to bring Gu Qiangwei back. ¡°Husband, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Gu Zhendong¡¯s roar scared Chen Peifang into silence, even though she couldn¡¯t understand what had changed in that instant or who Qin Sijue was. Why did his expression change so noticeably upon hearing that name? . Inside the luxurious Bugatti, after calming down, Gu Qiangwei realized that this man beside her must have said those words just now to help her. ¡°Thank you, for helping me once again.¡± The luxury car stopped at a crossroad. Turning his head in the driver¡¯s seat, the man looked at her, ¡°Do you hate it?¡± Chapter 31: Fake Marriage, Real Marriage Certificate. Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Fake Marriage, Real Marriage Certificate. Editor: As Studios She turned her head and, though puzzled, still spoke up, ¡°Of course I hate.¡± ¡°Be my wife, and I¡¯ll help you take revenge.¡± Gu Qiangwei was taken aback. What did that mean? Wasn¡¯t that previous speech just deliberately said for her father¡¯s benefit? What was the meaning of this now? ¡°Are you being serious or are you just pretending?¡± she asked, staring intently at him. He turned his head, his ck eyes dark as the starry night, yet unfathomable. ¡°Pretend.¡± Gu Qiangwei finally breathed a sigh of relief as if unburdened, having thought he really wanted her to be his wife. If that were true, it would be far too abrupt. ¡°Let¡¯s go get our marriage certificate now!¡± Before her thoughts had settled, Qin Sijue suddenly spoke again, causing Gu Qiangwei to startle once more, turning to look at him uprehendingly. ¡°Get what certificate?¡± ¡°Marriage certificate!¡± ¡°But you said it was pretend, right?¡± ¡°A fake marriage, but we¡¯ll really get the certificate.¡± ¡°¡­¡± So, he meant to have a fake marriage with her? Why? Just to keep the promise he had made to her father? But her father was no longer there, so there was no need for this now, was there? ¡°You¡­¡± This man was enigmatic, inscrutable in his current thoughts to her. While she was still in a daze, the cool Bugatti Veyron suddenly swerved, and Gu Qiangwei steadied her rapidly tilting body by grabbing the handle! ¡°Within ten minutes, I need to be at the civil affairs bureau.¡± On the way, Qin Sijue made a phone call, and Gu Qiangwei had no idea whom he was calling, as she was still immersed in the shock of bing his ¡°pretend wife.¡± It wasn¡¯t until the car came to aplete stop that Gu Qiangwei snapped back to reality, turned her head, and saw through the car window several big characters: Jingcheng Civil Affairs Bureau. Had they reallye to the civil affairs bureau? Was this man not joking? With a dyed reaction, Gu Qiangwei turned her head and met Qin Sijue¡¯s deep, ink-like ck eyes. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± As his words fell, he leaned out of the car. Gu Qiangwei was still stunned, until the man walked around the front of the car and came to the passenger side to open the door for her, and then she was jolted awake. ¡°You, you really want to register with me?¡± Marriage was no trivial matter, was it something to joke about? The man¡¯s face suddenly drew closer, pinning her against the car door, his voice low and maic, ¡°It¡¯s just pretend, why are you so nervous?¡±n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Gu Qiangwei: ¡°¡­¡± Yes, it was just pretend, what was she nervous for? ¡°I don¡¯t understand, why do you want to have a fake marriage with me? Is it purely to help me?¡± she asked, looking at him. ¡°Let¡¯s say it¡¯s a mutually beneficial arrangement.¡± He suddenly let go of her and stood up straight, his expression cool as he stared at her. ¡°Mutually beneficial?¡± She was even more puzzled. Now, she didn¡¯t even have a ce to live, what could she have that he would want? ¡°I need a pretend girlfriend, and you need a powerful backer to take revenge. Doesn¡¯t that fit the definition of mutually beneficial?¡± Indeed, that was true, so he was actually nning to help her? While she was still stunned, another figure approached them. ¡°Mr. Qin, I have the item you requested.¡± Then Luo Chen handed a document bag to Qin Sijue, respectfully saying, ¡°The area has been cleared.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Qin Sijue took the paper bag, turned around, and headed straight for the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau. Next was the ¡®Marriage Registration Office.¡¯ Gu Qiangwei was visiting this kind of ce for the first time. She had believed that marriages were registered daily, yet today, the entire hall was empty except for the staff ¨C there wasn¡¯t another soul in sight. Chapter 32: That, get closer! Chapter 32: Chapter 32: That, get closer! Editor: As Studios Jingcheng is sorge, yet are there so few people getting married? ¡°Mr. Qin!¡± While still in a daze, a middle-aged man suddenly came out from the inner hall and the instant he saw Qin Sijue, he acted as if he were greeting the President himself, with extreme trepidation! ¡°Mr. Qin, you¡¯ve arrived!¡± Gu Qiangwei nced at the manager¡¯s face, then at Qin Sijue. She knew this man was wealthy, but didn¡¯t think it warranted such an overwhelmed reception, as if meeting the President himself. ¡°This way, please!¡± The manager bowed deeply at a ny-degree angle! The two were taken to a private room. The manager nced at Qin Sijue, then, trembling, walked to the desk and personally handled their marriage registration. ¡°Mr. Qin, did you bring your documents?¡± the manager asked with a sycophantic smile. Although Qin Sijue had a special status, marriage was not child¡¯s y and the required procedures still needed to be followed. Qin Sijue ced a document bag on the desk and turned to look at Gu Qiangwei, sitting beside him. ¡°Do you have your ID card?¡± Gu Qiangwei was slightly stunned. Marriage registration also required a household registration book, right? Yet, she only had her ID card. ¡°I only have my ID card.¡± She raised her face, looking at Qin Sijue with an innocent expression. Qin Sijue¡¯s gaze shifted from her face to the manager, who immediately got the message! He chuckled, ¡°An ID card will do too!¡± Joking aside, if Mr. Qin wants to get married, even without an ID card, he would have found a way to get her name on it anyway! Gu Qiangwei was startled, it could be done without a household registration book? Uh, in this society, money really does seem all-powerful. Taking out her ID card, the next moments were just watching the manager writing something. Before long, two forms were ced in front of her and Qin Sijue. Still with that ttering and obsequious smile, ¡°Hehe¡­could you both please sign at the bottom right corner?¡± Qin Sijue, expressionless, picked up a pen and with bold, confident strokes, the name ¡®Qin Sijue¡¯ was robustly inscribed in ck and white on the paper! After the two had signed, the manager collected the forms and then stood up, ¡°Please follow me.¡± Next, Gu Qiangwei entered another small room, which contained a camera. ¡°Please sit in the middle.¡± Gu Qiangwei was still a bit dazed, but Qin Sijue had already walked over and taken a seat directly on the bench. Seeing that Gu Qiangwei was still unmoved, he extended his arm slightly, and his thin lips parted, ¡°Come here.¡± Meeting his dark gaze, Gu Qiangwei was momentarily stunned, but ultimately, as if driven by some unknown force, she walked over to him. He reached out his hand, pulling her down beside himself¡ª It was not clear whether it was by coincidence or Qin Sijue¡¯s intention, but with a little stumble, Gu Qiangwei found herself perfectly seated on hisp! Looking up, she met his deep, dark eyes. When the manager saw this, he immediately gasped. ¡°Sit here.¡± He stared at her, then made a gesture, helping her over to sit beside him. The manager picked up the camera, ¡°That, move a bit closer!¡± Gu Qiangwei felt stiff, but still edged her body towards him reluctantly. ¡°Closer!¡± ¡°¡­¡± so she shifted a bit more. ¡°Smile!¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn Gu Qiangwei: ¡°¡­¡± It¡¯s just a photo, why all the fuss? Muttering to herself, but the next second she still lifted her lips, revealing a trace of a blissful smile. ¡®Click!¡¯ Finally, a wedding photo was taken! A little whileter. ¡°Your marriage certificate is ready, congrattions!¡± Chapter 33 - 33 She is the Mistress Here Chapter 33: Chapter 33 She is the Mistress Here Editor: As Studios At the desk, the manager handed the two marriage certificates to the couple and also offered his congrattions.N?v(el)B\\jnn As Gu Qiangwei took the unfamiliar red booklet and opened it, what struck her eyes was the conspicuously noticeable photo. Uh¡­ Surprisingly, she was the only one smiling! In the photo, Gu Qiangwei was smiling blissfully, whereas Qin Sijue had an entirely frosty expression. But, was this marriage certificate fake? Yet, it looked so real¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Lost in her thoughts, Qin Sijue had already risen and was walking toward the outer hall. Seeing this, Gu Qiangwei hurriedly followed. Luo Chen was a stepter; he turned to face the manager, ¡°Mr. Qin is in a secret marriage, remember to keep your mouth shut.¡± Meeting Luo Chen¡¯s gaze, the manager immediately understood and nodded repeatedly, ¡°Understood, understood! I assure you I won¡¯t speak of it!¡± After giving his directions, Luo Chen turned and left as well. What puzzled him, however, was why Mr. Qin would register a marriage with Miss Gu. Was it to appease the old mistress? But would the old mistress be satisfied with a bride she didn¡¯t personally choose? The future mistress of the Qin family wasn¡¯t a position that could be taken so lightly. Walking out of the civil affairs bureau, Gu Qiangwei was still in a daze. She had never imagined that she would get married right after graduation, even though the marriage was fake! She put away the marriage certificate, then turned to the man in the driver¡¯s seat, ¡°Where are we going now?¡± ¡°Home.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Home? ¡°Even though it¡¯s a fake marriage, we still need to ¡®make believe¡¯,¡± he seemed to perceive her confusion. In the blink of an eye, the limited edition Bugatti Veyron once again entered Jueyuan, and it was already 4:28 PM. Upon entering the living room, Qin Sijue headed straight for the second floor. Gu Qiangwei, dragging her luggage, hadn¡¯t anticipated that, after all the twists and turns, she would end up back here. ¡°Mis Gu, let me take those.¡± The butler approached Gu Qiangwei, warmly taking her suitcase from her. Her repeated arrivals and departures from Jueyuan seemed not to surprise him anymore. Hearing this, Qin Sijue, who was ascending the stairs, suddenly stopped, turned, and looked down from his elevated position overseeing all the servants in the living room, including Qin Bo. ¡°From now on, she is the mistress of this house.¡± A statement fell lightly, the maids in Jueyuan daring not show the slightest surprise, but Qin Bo was indeed shocked! Although he could tell Miss Gu held a special ce in Young Master¡¯s heart, how had she so swiftly be the mistress of Jueyuan? Looking up again, Qin Sijue¡¯s tall figure had already disappeared around the corner of the upstairs staircase. Qin Bo came back to his senses, nced at Gu Qiangwei, then turned to address the chambermaids in the living room, ¡°From now on, call her Young Madam!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The maids, lined up in two rows, immediately bowed and chorused in unison upon hearing Qin Bo¡¯s words. Carrying the suitcase and heading upstairs, the butler hesitated in the corridor. Although Miss Gu was now the mistress here, where should her belongings be ced? The Young Master¡¯s master bedroom? ¡°Put them in the master bedroom.¡± Still indecisive, another deep voice came from the doorway of the study. Both turned their heads, only to see Qin Sijue emerge from the study. ¡°Yes.¡± After nodding, Qin Bo carried Gu Qiangwei¡¯s luggage into the master bedroom. Qin Sijue merely nced indifferently at Gu Qiangwei, then strode past her, heading downstairs. Gu Qiangwei felt that Jueyuan was just like a pce, overwhelmingly magnificent and so vast she could get lost! Chapter 34 - 34 Arent you afraid shell sell it? Chapter 34: Chapter 34 Aren¡¯t you afraid she¡¯ll sell it? Editor: As Studios Having packed up her things, she descended the stairs to find that Qin Sijue had already left the living room. ¡°Young Madam.¡± The butler approached. For a moment, Gu Qiangwei was still unustomed to this unusual address and paused before realizing that the butler was addressing her. She turned around, about to speak, but momentarily didn¡¯t know how to address the middle-aged man before her. Seeing her hesitation, the butler seemed to understand the reason. ¡°You can just call me Butler Qin, the Young Master calls me that too,¡± he said. With a name to use, it became much easier for Gu Qiangwei to speak. ¡°Butler Qin.¡± ¡°Eh!¡± ¡°Is he not here?¡± she looked around, but still didn¡¯t see Qin Sijue. ¡°The Young Master had to attend to some matters at thepany. Before he left, he instructed us to ask what you would like for dinner so that we can prepare it,¡± exined the butler. Gu Qiangwei paused. She had wanted to ask him how long this pretend marriage was going tost. She couldn¡¯t possibly stay here forever, always ying the role of his ¡®fake wife¡¯. ¡°Anything is fine for me,¡± she responded. ¡°Then I will see to the preparations,¡± Butler Qin said politely. ¡°Okay.¡±n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Butler Qin turned to leave, but then as if remembering something, he turned back and faced Gu Qiangwei. ¡°Oh, right! The Young Master asked me to give this to you!¡± Gu Qiangwei looked down following his gaze and saw that Butler Qin was holding a set of car keys. She looked up puzzled, eyeing Butler Qin. Butler Qin smiled warmly, ¡°It¡¯s quite far to the city from here, and the Young Master was concerned that you might find it inconvenient to travel, so he has assigned this car to you.¡± As he spoke, he passed the car keys to Gu Qiangwei. Gu Qiangwei took the keys, and it was a Ferrari! She really felt at ease¡ªwasn¡¯t he afraid that she might just sell it? Er, it seemed like it wouldn¡¯t sell! If she was going to live here from now on, she really did need a car for convenience. And, she still had to go to the Zuixian Residence tonight; without a car, she wouldn¡¯t be able to make it. ¡°Thank you,¡± she said with a smile. Butler Qin appeared ttered. ¡°You are the mistress of this house; there¡¯s no need to thank us servants.¡± Gu Qiangwei smiled, finding Butler Qin to be a very easy person to get along with. Gu Qiangwei, who hadn¡¯t bathed all day, went upstairs to take a shower, and by the time she emerged, the sky outside the window had darkened. Checking the time, it was already six forty. ¡°Knock, knock, knock!¡± A knocking sound came from the door, and Gu Qiangwei walked over to it. Opening the door, she saw Butler Qin standing there. Butler Qin smiled, ¡°Young Madam, dinner is ready.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Descending the stairs, Gu Qiangwei had changed into a fresh, neat outfit, looking crisp and rejuvenated! Because she had to meet with President Huangter! She couldn¡¯t understand why they set the meeting for sote. Arriving at the dining hall downstairs, Qin Sijue still hadn¡¯t returned, so she dined alone at the table. After dinner, it was already past seven. Just stepping out of the living room, her phone started ringing. Looking at the caller ID, she picked up. ¡°Senior.¡± Over the phone, Shen Mochen¡¯s voice was very gentle, ¡°Didn¡¯t I say you can just call me by my first name?¡± Gu Qiangwei smiled, ¡°Sorry, I always forget!¡± Because she had gotten used to it during college and couldn¡¯t change this habit even after graduation. Shen Mochenughed, not pursuing the topic further. ¡°President Huang from M country is at the Zuixian Residence tonight, I heard you are going there as an interpreter?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Who asked you to go?¡± That President Huang had a libertine nature, always indulging in pleasures of the flesh¡ªa typical lecher! Chapter 35: Personal Translator Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Personal Trantor Editor: As Studios She went to work as a trantor, but Shen Mochen was worried. Gu Qiangwei paused. Who else could it be? Of course, it was the one who adored him, Qiao Muxue, her immediate superior! Gu Qiangwei did not speak, but Shen Mochen seemed to have already guessed. ¡°Is it Muxue?¡± She still did not speak. It was said that since their university days, Qiao Muxue had liked Shen Mochen, so ever since Gu Qiangwei started her internship at Excellence Group, Qiao Muxue had always viewed her as a love rival, a thorn in her side! ¡°Don¡¯t go, I will send someone else.¡± ¡°No need!¡± It was because Shen Mochen looked out for her specially, that Qiao Muxue became even more wary of her. If this situation were to help her again, she might as well forget about surviving in Starlight Entertainment! She had no work experience, and securing an internship at such a big entertainmentpany was already not easy; she didn¡¯t want to lose this opportunity, even though she was just a junior stylist assistant. After all, there¡¯s a saying, the future is long! And given her current situation, what she needed most was a stable job and ie! ¡°You can rest assured, leave this matter to me¡­¡± ¡°Sij¡ª¡± She paused and quickly corrected herself, ¡°Mochen, really, there¡¯s no need, I¡¯m going to hang up now!¡± Without waiting for Shen Mochen to reply, Gu Qiangwei had already cut off themunication. Hearing the sound of the call being disconnected, Shen Mochen was still somewhat worried. Now, he could only hope that Mr. Huang wouldn¡¯t make things difficult for Qiangwei. In the blink of an eye, it was already eight o¡¯clock. After bidding farewell to Mengqi, Gu Qiangwei drove the Ferrari that Qin Sijue had provided for her, speeding all the way to the Zuixian Residence at the heart of Jingcheng. As the name suggested, the ¡®Zuixian Residence¡¯ was a ce where wealthy tycoons or the spoiled young masters came to indulge ¡ª a ce to drink to oblivion or seek surreal pleasures! It was Gu Qiangwei¡¯s first time at such a ce; after parking the car, she walked into the glittering grand entrance of the ¡®Zuixian Residence¡¯. As soon as she entered, her phone rang. Seeing the name ¡®Qiao Muxue¡¯ light up on the screen, she hesitated for half a second before answering. ¡°Hello? Gu Qiangwei, have you arrived yet!? Mr. Huang is getting anxious!¡± Qiao Muxue¡¯s sharp and harsh voice came through the phone. ¡°I¡¯m here, I¡¯m at the main entrance. Which room are you in?¡± ¡°2F, Crystal Splendor!¡± ¡°Alright, I got it.¡± After hanging up, Gu Qiangwei turned and headed upstairs. She was merely a junior stylist assistant at the entertainmentpany, but because she spoke fluent English, she was chosen to be the interpreter for Mr. Huang tonight! Arriving at the ¡®Crystal Splendor¡¯ room, Gu Qiangwei straightened her clothes, then pushed the door and entered. As soon as she entered the room, the dim yellow lightingplemented the boisterous atmosphere, men and women crammed on the sofas, revelling in luxury and debauchery. ¡°She¡¯s here.¡± In a moment of distraction, she saw Qiao Muxue¡¯s enchanting figure approaching, arms crossed and gazing at Gu Qiangwei as she walked in. ¡°That man over there is Mr. Huang. From now on, for the next 24 hours, you are responsible for all his activities in Jingcheng!¡± In the dim lighting, a cunning flicker passed through Qiao Muxue¡¯s morous amber-ck eyes! The lighting was too dim for Gu Qiangwei to notice. However, her words made Gu Qiangwei startle. ¡°Are you saying, I have to stick with Mr. Huang starting now!?¡± ¡°Of course, he doesn¡¯t speak thenguage here, from now on, you are his personal interpreter!¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°But I still have my own work to do!¡± Chapter 36 - 36 Qiao Muxues Threat Chapter 36: Chapter 36 Qiao Muxue¡¯s Threat Editor: As Studios She knew that the job was arranged by Qiao Muxue, who intended to make her suffer! If she had to spend 24 hours a day with President Huang, wouldn¡¯t that mean she would also have to spend the nights with him in the hotel!? ¡°Isn¡¯t it my job to arrange your work? For this week, you just need to be responsible for President Huang¡¯s schedule, I will assign someone else to handle the other tasks!¡± She hadn¡¯t even settled ounts with her for what happened at the mall, how could she let Gu Qiangwei off so easily!? ¡°I refuse!¡± ¡°Refuse?¡± Qiao Muxue hooked up a cold sneer, ¡°Fine, then leave Starlight Entertainment!¡± What the fuck! This Qiao Muxue was so arrogant and overbearing only because she knew exactly where to squeeze Gu Qiangwei¡¯s soft spot! Qiao Muxue looked at her triumphantly, then turned around and walked towards President Huang. Gu Qiangwei stood still, watching Qiao Muxue sit next to President Huang and whisper something to him, then President Huang¡¯s gaze turned to Gu Qiangwei with a smile on his lips, as if he was sizing her up. Gu Qiangwei felt some aversion towards President Huang¡¯s gaze. ¡°I¡¯ve already talked to President Huang. From now on, you will be his personal trantor. I have made things clear to him. If you mess up, just wait to pack your things and get out of Starlight Entertainment! And this, is your room key for tonight.¡± Thrusting the room card into her hand and with those words hanging in the air, Qiao Muxue flung her LV handbag and walked out of Crystal Splendor with her nose in the air! Gu Qiangwei¡¯s face was clouded with anger. If it weren¡¯t for her rtionship with Shen Mochen, could she have be a director at Starlight Entertainment? ncing at President Huang, Gu Qiangwei walked over reluctantly. ¡°Miss Gu?¡± Gu Qiangwei pressed her lips into a smile, and replied in English to President Huang, ¡°Yes! From today onwards, I am your trantor.¡± President Huang looked her up and down, nodding as if he was quite pleased with her. Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t decipher the meaning behind this, always feeling that the way President Huang looked at her was somewhat strange. ¡°Miss Gu, shall we have a drink together?¡± President Huang suddenly poured her a ss of wine and handed it to Gu Qiangwei. Eyeing the whiskey, Gu Qiangwei smiled politely, ¡°Thank you, but I don¡¯t drink.¡± In such ces, one must be conscious of safety. She swept her gaze over the hostesses in the private rooms, several of them already drunk and captivated, unaware that they were being taken advantage of by those smelly men! Watching the scenes unfold before her, Gu Qiangwei felt quite uneasy and ufortable with the situation. ¡°I heard this is Miss Gu¡¯s first time doing this kind of work?¡± Ever since Gu Qiangwei sat down, President Huang¡¯s gaze hadn¡¯t left her face. Upon hearing this, Gu Qiangwei paused for half a second, then replied, ¡°Yes, it is.¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Indeed, this was her first time being someone¡¯s personal trantor! She lowered her head and looked at the room card in her hand; the golden characters of ¡®Zuixian Residence¡¯ were striking! The 7th floor of Zuixian Residence was the hotel rooms, but the ce was chaotic. Only those indulging in wine and women would book a room here. ¡°Miss Gu, are you sure you won¡¯t drink?¡± President Huang seemed not ready to put the ss down just yet. Gu Qiangwei looked up, her smile apologetic, ¡°I¡¯m really not drinking.¡± Then, President Huang set down the whiskey heavily, his expression darkening. It was clear, President Huang was not pleased. But what of it? She was here to interpret, not to drink with him! After that, she just saw President Huang get up and leave the private room, and Gu Qiangwei hesitated whether to follow or not. Chapter 37 - 37 Qin Sijues Call Chapter 37: Chapter 37 Qin Sijue¡¯s Call Editor: As Studios But what if he was just going to the bathroom? After thinking it over, she abandoned the thought. It wasn¡¯t long before she saw Manager Huang return to the private room. Before he even sat down, Gu Qiangwei distinctly felt her phone vibrating in the palm of her hand. Qiao Muxue? ¡°Hello¡ª¡ª¡± ¡°Gu Qiangwei! Do you not want to work anymore!?¡± Just as she put the phone to her ear, Qiao Muxue¡¯s roaring voice burst through, piercing her eardrums! Gu Qiangwei hurriedly moved the phone a little further away. ¡°Director Qiao, may I ask what I did wrong?¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Manager Huang wants you to drink with him, why won¡¯t you!?¡± ¡°I came here to do trantion, not to drink with him!¡± ¡°Gu Qiangwei, don¡¯t forget you¡¯re still on your probationary period, I have the right to kick you out if you don¡¯t follow your superior¡¯s orders!¡± Go to hell! Gu Qiangwei roared inwardly, would she willingly endure Qiao Muxue¡¯s demands if she wasn¡¯t trying to pass the probationary period? ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear Manager Huang call again, saying that our people at Starlight Entertainmentck human warmth! If there¡¯s a next time, don¡¯t bothering to the office tomorrow!¡± ¡®Snap!¡¯ With that, Qiao Muxue had angrily hung up! Looking at the disconnected call, Gu Qiangwei took a deep breath, suppressing all the anger in her heart, and turned to look at Manager Huang. Honestly, if it wasn¡¯t for keeping her job, who would want to drink with this old man! One second she was frowning, and the next, Gu Qiangwei smiled charmingly, ¡°Manager Huang, I¡¯m really sorry about just now. This drink is to you!¡± She took the initiative to pour a ss of whisky, just a small amount. Manager Huang turned his head, nced at the drink in her ss, and his expression finally softened. ¡°Cheers.¡± Cheers? But this is whisky! Damn it, her alcohol tolerance had never been good! But did she even have a second choice? Reluctantly, Gu Qiangwei still downed the small amount of whisky in one gulp. ¡°Another one?¡± Without waiting for Gu Qiangwei to reply, Manager Huang poured her another ss, this time clearly double the amount of the first one! Looking at the whisky filling her ss by three-quarters, Gu Qiangwei knew very well that with her drinking capacity, she would definitely be drunk if she drank this one! That won¡¯t do! ¡°Hehe¡­ Manager Huang, my job is to assist you with trantion, it wouldn¡¯t be good if I got drunk, right?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, if Miss Gu really gets drunk, you can skip the trantion work for tonight. Or is it that Miss Gu doesn¡¯t appreciate the gesture?¡± Holding the drink, Manager Huang waited for her to down the second ss. Inside, Gu Qiangwei felt like ten thousand horses were running wild in her chest! What if Manager Huang calls Qiao Muxue again, then she might really not need to go to Starlight for work tomorrow! With that in mind, Gu Qiangwei had no choice but to take the drink. Right then, she could feel the effects of the alcohol kicking in, her cheeks noticeably heating up. If she drank this one, she would truly be drunk! ¡°I¡¯ll drink first as a mark of respect.¡± As he said this, Manager Huang had already downed his ss. Gu Qiangwei¡¯s mouth twitched a few times, hesitating on how to refuse this drink. Just as she was thinking, her phone suddenly rang again. It was a string of unfamiliar numbers. Turning her head, she smiled at Manager Huang, ¡°I need to take this call.¡± Then she stood up and walked to the corridor outside the private room to answer the phone. ¡°Hello?¡± Soon a deep, maic voice came through from the other end, ¡°Where are you?¡± The familiar voice made Gu Qiangwei pause for a second. Then she replied, ¡°I¡­ am at Zuixian Residence.¡± Upon hearing this, Qin Sijue¡¯s handsome eyebrows tightened slightly, ¡°Doing what?¡± Chapter 38: Do You Want Me to Stay Alone in An Empty Room? Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Do You Want Me to Stay Alone in An Empty Room? Editor: As Studios Three simple words, yet they conveyed an unmistakable intimidatory force. ¡°Work.¡± What else could it be? The next second, Qin Si¡¯s mind involuntarily shed back to a piece of information he had seen earlier. ¡°How much longer?¡± Gu Qiangwei paused for a moment before responding, ¡°I might not being back tonight.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, there was another silence on the other end of the phone. Even though they were separated by the call, Gu Qiangwei felt a fleeting illusion. This man couldn¡¯t be angry, could he? But it didn¡¯t seem likely, right? After all, they were only faux husband and wife. Even if she didn¡¯t return all night, it didn¡¯t concern him, did it? Yet, before her thoughts could settle, a low and sensual voice came from the phone, ¡°On the very first day of getting our marriage certificate, you¡¯re noting home. Do you want to leave me alone in an empty house?¡± Gu Qiangwei almost choked on her saliva! Her staying out all night? They were only faux-married, okay!? ¡°I said I¡¯m working!¡± ¡°What work requires staying up all night?¡± ¡°An important client came to ourpany, I need to be his personal trantor all day, so I can¡¯te back at night.¡± ¡°Mr. Huang?¡± Gu Qiangwei was startled, ¡°How did you know?¡± ¡°I¡¯ming to get you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gu Qiangwei hadn¡¯t even processed the information when she realized the call had been disconnected. What did he mean? Was he saying he was going to pick her up? With a puzzled heart, Gu Qiangwei went back to the private room. As soon as she entered, her expression froze. The men and women who had filled the room just before were now gone. She immediately caught Mr. Huang¡¯s gaze, ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Gu Qiangwei looked around the room and then walked over to the sofa. ¡°Where are they?¡± ¡°It¡¯ste, they¡¯ve all left.¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t sit down, and looking at the time, it indeed was veryte. ¡°Mr. Huang, since it¡¯ste, shouldn¡¯t you go up to rest?¡± Mr. Huang smiled, a hint of something unreadable shed in his eyes, ¡°No rush, we haven¡¯t finished our drink yet, have we?¡± Damn! She thought she could avoid the drink after the phone call, but Mr. Huang clearly had no intention of letting her off! She forced a smile, ¡°Mr. Huang, it¡¯s veryte, shouldn¡¯t we skip the drink?¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°How can that be? I have already toasted to you.¡± Saying this, Mr. Huang picked up the ss and extended it towards her. Looking at the drink, Gu Qiangwei hesitated. Everyone¡¯s gone, why insist on finishing this drink? ¡°How about this, after this drink, you can go back.¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m a man of my word!¡± One drink wouldn¡¯t make her intoxicated right away, and if she could leave, that would be for the best! With this in mind, Gu Qiangwei mustered her courage, ¡°Then I¡¯ll finish it!¡± With those words, she raised her ss of whisky and downed it in one go! ¡°Miss Gu can really hold her liquor!¡± Watching her finish the ss, Mr. Huangughed with satisfaction, a sly glint in his eyes. After finishing the drink, Gu Qiangwei stood up, eager to leave the ce that reeked of alcohol and lust. ¡°Mr. Huang, since the drink is done, I¡¯ll be taking my leave now!¡± As she turned to leave, Gu Qiangwei suddenly felt a force pulling her back, she stumbled and started to fall backward¡ª ¡°Uh!¡± ¡°Miss Gu, I¡¯ve heard you like to y hard to get. I didn¡¯t think it would be true.¡± In the moment of falling, Gu Qiangwei heard Mr. Huang¡¯s voice ringing beside her ear. CREATORS¡¯ THOUGHTS AsStudios From 15 Feb 2020, Coins spent on books that aren¡¯t selected will be refunded within 30 days. However, Fast Passes will not be refunded. The selected book will have a mark on the corner of the book cover in 30 days to indicate continuation. Thank you for your understanding. Chapter 39: Not Allowed to Set Foot in Jingcheng! Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Not Allowed to Set Foot in Jingcheng! Editor: As Studios Then she smelled a disgusting stench that made her want to vomit! What is this awful smell on this man! ¡°What are you doing? Let go of me!¡± Falling into the arms of an older man, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s instinctive reaction was to struggle! And what the hell is ying hard to get? ¡°Beauty, there¡¯s no one else here, if you¡¯re in a hurry, let¡¯s have some fun right here¡­¡±n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°You dirty old man! Let go of me!¡± Damn Qiao Muxue, she must have set this up! I knew she had no good intentions! She struggled desperately, but felt a wave of dizziness engulf her. Strange, is the alcohol hitting me this fast? She shook her head, trying to clear it, but the more she did, the blurrier her vision became¡­ ¡°Let go of me¡­¡± The next moment, Gu Qiangwei distinctly felt her arms weakening,pletely unable to muster any strength¡­ What¡¯s really going on? The world spun around her, and Gu Qiangwei strained to make out the face before her, but the figures doubled and blurred even more. ¡°Little beauty, stop struggling, it¡¯s useless to resist.¡± Seeing the weak and tender body in his arms, President Huangughed unrestrainedly, as if Gu Qiangwei had already be his prey for the evening, the thought of what he could do next made his smile even more wickedly arrogant! Who will save her¡­ Her eyelids grew heavier, and thest bit of consciousness spurred Gu Qiangwei¡¯s desire for help, yet¡­ who woulde to save her. In her blurring consciousness, she felt President Huang¡¯s hand moving toward her chest, revulsion suffusing her as Gu Qiangwei tried to raise a hand, but evencked the strength to open her eyes. ¡°Bastard¡­¡± And just as she thought she would be ruined by this President Huang tonight, she wasn¡¯t aware of what happened in the room. Unable to open her eyes, she only heard a muffled grunt from above her, then her weak and limp body was suddenly lifted by a strong force, and the next second, a cold face pressed against a warm chest. And that slightly familiar scent came from the chest. Was it Qin Sijue? With her eyes closed, Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t see who her savior was, she could only let her face rest against his chest, murmuring, ¡°Qin Sijue¡­¡± Hearing the faint voice of the person in his arms, Qin Sijue halted his steps, lowering his head to look at Gu Qiangwei. Under the dim light, he noticed her furrowed brows and the anxiety on her face. ¡°It¡¯s okay now.¡± Three words, unintentionally blurted out. ¡°Mr. Qin, how should this President Huang be dealt with?¡± Luo Chen¡¯s voice came from behind. A cold glint swept across Qin Sijue¡¯s handsome face, instantly freezing the air in the room, each word emanated a dangerous aura, ¡°He¡¯s to be ruined and never allowed to step into Jingcheng again!¡± After dropping that statement, holding the woman in his arms, Qin Sijue stepped out of Crystal Splendor! Luo Chen stood still, clearly surprised by this decision. It wasn¡¯t that Mr. Qin¡¯s decisiveness was unknown to him, but such a severe punishment was evidently for Miss Gu¡­ Turning his head, he looked at President Huang, who now bore a bloody mess on his head from the bottle Qin Sijue had personally smashed, It seemed Miss Gu held a particrly special ce in Qin Sijue¡¯s heart. Luo Chen approached the sofa, giving President Huang a sympathetic nce. If there¡¯s someone to me, it¡¯s only yourself for targeting Miss Gu. ¡­ By the time they returned to Jueyuan, it was already past eleven at night. CREATORS¡¯ THOUGHTS AsStudios From 15 Feb 2020, Coins spent on books that aren¡¯t selected will be refunded within 30 days. However, Fast Passes will not be refunded. The selected book will have a mark on the corner of the book cover in 30 days to indicate continuation. Thank you for your understanding. Chapter 40 - 40 Cant I just admit Im wrong!? Chapter 40: Chapter 40 Can¡¯t I just admit I¡¯m wrong!? Editor: As Studios ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious, she was just drugged with a sedative, she¡¯ll be fine when she wakes up tomorrow morning.¡± After ncing at Gu Qiangwei on the bed, Doctor Li Yuan spoke. Hearing his words, Qin Sijue¡¯s slightly tensed heart suddenly rxed. ¡°Young Master.¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om At that moment, the butler Qin Bo suddenly entered. He nced at Gu Qiangwei on the European double bed, then his gaze fell on Qin Sijue¡¯s face. ¡°Speak.¡± Qin Sijue¡¯s eyes were fixed on the person on the bed, and he did not turn to look at the butler. After hesitating for two seconds, Qin Bo finally spoke, ¡°Young Master, the olddy¡¯s phone calls are nearly blowing up, asking why you did not attend the dance tonight.¡± Qin Sijue remained silent, still watching Gu Qiangwei on the bed. The butler was stunned, unsure of what to do for a moment. Could it be that the Young Master really intended to make a scene with the olddy? ¡°Just tell her,¡± Qin Sijue suddenly spoke again, though he didn¡¯t shift his gaze, ¡°I got married.¡± That statement shocked everyone standing in the master bedroom, including Li Yuan and Luo Chen! Watching the imperious man before him, Li Yuan had no idea what came over him when he suddenly walked over and wiped Qin Sijue¡¯s forehead with his hand. ¡°I mean, you¡¯re not feverish, are you?¡± Qin Sijue immediately shot him a piercing look, and Li Yuan instantly fell silent. Seeing that look, he seemed normal, probably not feverish! Then who said that absurd statement just now? He had been single for 26 years, known famously for his abstention from romantic entanglements; if it were not for these years, he might really think he had taken a fancy to men! ¡°If I may ask, is your bride male or female?¡± Li Yuan rashly inquired. There¡¯s a saying, nothing ventured, nothing gained! No sooner had he spoken than Qin Sijue reached out, grasped his cor, and picked up the medical equipment box he had brought, then started walking toward the balcony on the second floor. ¡°Damn, what are you trying to do!¡± Seeing the nearby balcony, Li Yuan instantly realized what he was nning, his desire to survive intensified! ¡°Hey, Qin Sijue! Don¡¯t mess around, isn¡¯t my admitting I was wrong enough for you?¡± As he was forcibly dragged toward the balcony, no matter how much Li Yuan resisted or admitted his wrongdoing, Qin Sijue seemedpletely deaf to it! Then! ¡®Whoosh¡¯, Li Yuan and his medical equipment box plummeted down from the balcony! ¡°Qin Sijue! Damn your ancestors¡ª¡± ¡®Thud¡¯! ¡°Ouch! My poor back¡­¡± Li Yuan, having fallen directly from the second floor, grimaced, held his sore lower back, and slowly stood up from thewn, looking up at the man standing on the balcony, like an emperor, and yelled, ¡°It was just a doubt about your gender. You¡¯ve been doubted by me for so many years, was it necessary to be so ruthless!?¡± ¡°Want to try something even more ruthless?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Sijue casually picked up a potted nt from the railing! ¡°Damn!¡± Seeing this, Li Yuan panicked immensely, quickly picked up his medical box, patted his behind, and scampered away from Jueyuan! Damn, if it wasn¡¯t because he couldn¡¯t beat him, would he have to run? Watching the figure disappear into the night, Qin Sijue returned to the master bedroom. Meanwhile, Qin Bo and Luo Chen both looked at where Li Yuan had been thrown with sympathetic gazes. Returning his gaze, Qin Bo looked back at Qin Sijue¡¯s face, his attitude extremely respectful. Chapter 41: Whose Daughter is She? Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Whose Daughter is She? Editor: As Studios ¡°Young Master, the response you just gave, is that how you want me to reply to the Old Madam?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll go reply to the Old Madam right now!¡± ¡°Wait a moment.¡± Qin Si had just turned around, when Qin Sijue¡¯s calm voice suddenly rang out again. He turned his head, waiting for Qin Sijue¡¯s next instructions. ¡°Tell the Old Madam, if she wants to hold a great-grandchild sooner, she shouldn¡¯te to disturb my and Young Madam¡¯s world for two.¡± Qin Si paused. The Young Master¡¯s meaning was obvious; he did not want the Old Madam toe over. Was he afraid that the Old Madam would inquire about Miss Gu¡¯s family background? Although he was not clear about which family Miss Gu belonged to, if the Old Madam and the Old Master could not agree, that would indeed be a rather tricky matter. But once the Old Madam found out that the Young Master was getting married, she would definitely want to see Miss Gu. It was an unavoidable matter. How could he stop it? Qin Si¡¯s face showed difficulty, looking at Qin Sijue, ¡°Young Master, this¡­ might be a bit difficult.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right about that.¡± Though Qin Si did not understand all of it, he did not say anything more, nodded his head, and quickly retreated.N?v(el)B\\jnn After receiving Qin Si¡¯s message, the Old Madam was overjoyed, but Qin Si¡¯s next words made her freeze, and the smile on her face stiffened. ¡°He said he doesn¡¯t want me to disturb their world for two?¡± ¡°Yes, Old Madam!¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Qin Si hesitated, ¡°Could it be that he¡¯s afraid you won¡¯t agree?¡± The Old Madam was stunned. The future mistress of the Qin Family, of course, she needed to be chosen with great care, after all, their Qin Family was no ordinary household. ¡°That girl, which family¡¯s daughter is she? What do her parents do?¡± ¡°This, I really don¡¯t know. The Young Master hasn¡¯t mentioned it.¡± ¡°What do you think then? How does she seem to you?¡± ¡°A very pretty girl. The Old Madam will definitely like her once you meet her!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not certain. I¡¯ve liked many girls, but what¡¯s the use? That stinky boy doesn¡¯t care about my opinion at all!¡± The Old Madam¡¯s face turned displeased as she thought of her grandson standing her up again that night. But the thought that there was finally a candidate for a granddaughter-inw dissipated some of her irritation. But why was she not allowed to disturb them? She was his very own grandmother! That unfilial stinky boy! Hearing the Old Madam¡¯s words, Qin Si couldn¡¯t help but worry. No matter how much the Young Master liked Miss Gu, if the Old Madam and the Old Master did not agree, Miss Gu would not be able to enter the doors of the Qin Family. ¡°Hang up!¡± The Old Madam hung up the phone and sat down on the sofa with a pout. If it weren¡¯t for their advanced age, they wouldn¡¯t be in such a hurry to hold a great-grandchild. ¡°Old Madam, it¡¯ste at night. Do you want to go upstairs to rest?¡± The night was deep. As soon as the Old Madam sat down, a middle-aged woman walked over and respectfully greeted her. The Old Madam averted her gaze, looking at the middle-aged woman with a touch of mncholy, ¡°Axian, tell me, at my advanced age, will I be able to hold a great-grandchild in my lifetime?¡± Axian smiled, ¡°Old Madam will live to a hundred years old, how could you not?¡± Comforted by Axian¡¯s words, the Old Madam¡¯s mood seemed to brighten a lot, and she let out a chuckle, ¡°Pfft, you always know just what to say to make me feel better.¡± As she was about to get up, Axian hastily came forward to help her. . Not until the following morning did Gu Qiangwei finallye slowly to consciousness. But it was the persistent ringing of a phone that woke her! Clutching her extremely heavy head, Gu Qiangwei reached out, searching for the insistently ringing cell phone on the nightstand. Chapter 42: Qiao Muxue, Have You Gone Mad? Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Qiao Muxue, Have You Gone Mad? Editor: As Studios ¡°Hello¡­¡± Without even looking at the caller ID, she answered the phone before she could figure out the situation. However, the moment the phone reached her ear, Qiao Muxue¡¯s deafening roar burst out from it! ¡°Gu Qiangwei! Do you not want to survive in this industry!?¡± It was not until Qiao Muxue¡¯s voice rang out that Gu Qiangwei fully woke up. She slowly sat up, not understanding what got into Qiao Muxue so early in the morning! ¡°Qiao Muxue, have you gone mad?¡± she said irritably to Qiao Muxue on the phone. ¡°I¡¯m mad? The mad one is you! Do you know how much time and effort thepany spent to get President Huang to invest fifty million in this new film, and you actually smashed his head open!?¡± At those words, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s mind briefly went nk. Smashed President Huang¡¯s head open? What did that mean? ¡°I¡¯m telling you, you are fully responsible for the losses thepany has incurred, I¡¯m out of it! Also, right now,e to thepany immediately!¡± ¡®Snap¡¯! With those words, an infuriated Qiao Muxue had hung up the phone! Gu Qiangwei still sat dazedly in bed, her thoughts in disarray. Last night, President Huang, head smashed open¡­ Suddenly, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s eyes widened, then she lowered her head, nervously checking the clothes on her body. Ugh, it¡¯s still yesterday¡¯s clothes. Looking up, she was in thevishly decorated master bedroom. Qin Si¡¯s room¡­ So, she had been rescuedst night? Thinking of the faint familiar scent she smelled before passing outst night, was it really Qin Si?N?v(el)B\\jnn But what about smashing President Huang¡¯s head? What was that all about? Gu Qiangwei closed her eyes, trying hard to recall everything, but as she had fallen unconscious at the time, she knew nothing about what happened afterward. Just then, the door was pushed open. Looking up, she saw a stunning face appear in the doorway. ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± Looking at the mysterious and aloof man before her, Gu Qiangwei was slightly taken aback, and only after two seconds did her lips part softly. ¡°Thank you for saving me again.¡± ¡°You are my wife, protecting you is my duty,¡± he said lightly, the casual remark almost misleading Gu Qiangwei for a moment. But then, she remembered her ¡®Mrs. Qin¡¯ identity was just a sham. However, to this day, she still didn¡¯t know why he insisted on having her be his pretend wife. ¡°Anyway, thank you.¡± Qin Si nced at her, ¡°Since you¡¯re fine,e down for breakfast!¡± His tone was light but unmistakable, such a domineering man! Gu Qiangwei looked up as his figure disappeared from the doorway, then she got out of bed, threw off the covers, and walked to the bathroom to freshen up. However, as soon as she entered the bathroom, she froze. On the washstand, there was suddenly a set of toiletries, all new and female, that weren¡¯t there thest time she stayed. Had it been prepared for her? Thinking of how her luggage had already been moved here, Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t hesitate to pick up the brand new toothbrush and cup and started freshening up. She still had a fierce battle awaiting her, so of course she needed to be spirited! After freshening up and changing into a new set of clothes, Gu Qiangwei finally went downstairs. Checking the time, it was already 7:40 AM. Walking into the dining room, she saw Qin Si sitting in his usual ce at the head of the table, his handsome face calm and serene. Hearing the noise, Qin Si slightly lifted his gaze, spotting her at the dining room door making her way to him. Chapter 43 - 43 On Call Chapter 43: Chapter 43 On Call Editor: As Studios The breakfast was eaten in silence, Gu Qiangwei chewed on her meal, her gaze asionally lifting to steal nces at the man seated at the head of the table. And just at that moment, Qin Sijue also looked up, their eyes met, and Gu Qiangwei¡¯s heart fluttered for an instant. The next second, she hurriedly looked away! Every time their eyes met, those deep, ink-like eyes of his always made her feel anxious and flustered! The silent breakfast was thus finished, and ncing at the time, it was already eight o¡¯clock. Thinking of Qiao Muxue, who must be raging in thepany by now, Gu Qiangwei grabbed her bag and prepared to leave. But just as she was going downstairs, she saw the man sitting upright on the sofa. Her footsteps halted, and her gaze, as if out of her control, flickered towards him.N?v(el)B\\jnn Qin Sijue raised his eyes, his imposing gaze falling on her clean and clear face. He parted his lips slightly andmanded, ¡°Come here.¡± Gu Qiangwei had other things to attend to, but remembering that she was now his fake wife and staying here, she walked over to him. ¡°Here, look at this.¡± His narrow eyes swept across the transparent file bag on the coffee table. ¡°What?¡± Qin Sijue remained silent, just staring at her. That look seemed to say: Can¡¯t you see for yourself? Pursing her lips, Gu Qiangwei picked up the file bag and through the transparent cover, she saw several bold letters: Marital Agreement. Once again, she looked up, puzzled, at the man. Even in a fake marriage, there was a marital agreement? She flipped open the agreement and her clear, beautiful eyes scanned every word on it. During the agreement period, she was not allowed to be out all night, and must return to Jueyuan by nine in the evening, otherwise it would be considered infidelity!? Reading the contents of the agreement, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s eyes widened. It was just a sham marriage, was there really a need to be so serious about it? ¡°By the way, starting from today, there will be a curfew at Jueyuan,¡± he added. Looking up, he gazed at the woman opposite him with a sovereign¡¯s authoritative eyes, asserting his dominion. ¡°A curfew?¡± Gu Qiangwei frowned. Even Qin Si, who had just walked from the back yard, was somewhat stunned to hear this. ¡°Yes, you must return here by nine o¡¯clock. Otherwise¡­ you know the consequences.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Looking at the man before her, who conducted himself as if he was above everything, Gu Qiangwei blurted out, ¡°It¡¯s only a fake¡ª¡± Footsteps approached, and Gu Qiangwei turned to see Qin Si walking over, causing her to promptly close her mouth. ¡°What if I have to work overtime and it¡¯s past nine in the evening?¡± ording to Qiao Muxue¡¯s usual difficulties with her, workingte wasmonce. ¡°That¡¯s your problem.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her mouth said it was her problem, but wasn¡¯t the curfew still imposed by him? Gu Qiangwei felt that the curfew rule could be ignored. She couldn¡¯t believe that a man like him would actuallye back before nine in the evening! So, she decided it was best to just listen. Therefore, she continued reading the document. Within the 24-hour agreement period, whenever he needed her, she must be at his beck and call!? What was this now? It was supposed to be just a fake marriage, taking what they needed from it, but why did she feel like she had sold herself? ¡°What do you mean by ¡®at your beck and call¡¯?¡± Qin Sijue looked up, sweeping a nce at Qin Si beside them. Upon catching his gaze, Qin Si immediately understood, nodded respectfully, and quickly left the room. Only when the living room was left with just the two of them did Qin Sijue speak, with a voice so low and seductive it was mesmerizing. ¡°It means that whenever the identity of ¡®Mrs. Qin¡¯ is needed, you must be avable. Of course, if you need this ¡®husband¡¯ of yours, it applies as well.¡± Chapter 44 - 44 Qiao Muxue, Are You Sick? Chapter 44: Chapter 44 Qiao Muxue, Are You Sick? Editor: As Studios ¡°¡­¡± Why did her words feel so ambiguous to her? ¡°Can¡¯t do it?¡± Seeing her silence, Qin Si¡¯s deep eyes nced at her like an emperor looking down upon a subject. ¡°What exactly do you mean by ¡®needs¡¯?¡± she asked exceedingly carefully, a touch of crimson blooming on her cheeks. Although the man before her had saved her from dire straits several times, she still didn¡¯t know him well. What if she carelessly sold herself out? Wouldn¡¯t she be foolish enough to count the money for him? Qin Si suddenly propped up his own half-charming face with his hand, the amusement in his eyes profound, ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°¡­I don¡¯t know.¡± Qin Si didn¡¯t tease her anymore, since he still had to go to thepany. ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯m not so ¡®desperate¡¯ to have that kind of ¡®need¡¯ for you!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Why did she feel so embarrassed? Was it only she who had let her thoughts go astray just a moment ago? And what did he mean by ¡®desperate¡¯!? She thought she was quite pleasing to the eye! As for her facial features and figure, Gu Qiangwei was very satisfied! Since it was not that kind of ¡®need¡¯, she had nothing to worry about. ¡°Alright.¡± Seeing her obediently nod in agreement, Qin Si then stood up contentedly and strode toward the doorway. Gu Qiangwei also came back to her senses, about to turn around when a sudden rush of her cell phone ringtone sounded. Looking down, she saw the words ¡®Qiao Muxue¡¯ light up at the top of the screen. ¡°Hello?¡± Her voice was somewhat indifferent, already braced for Qiao Muxue¡¯s torrent of drama! And sure enough, before Gu Qiangwei¡¯s words fell, a deafening roar immediately sted from the receiver!! ¡°Gu Qiangwei! What time is it now, and you still haven¡¯t arrived! Do you not want to work anymore?!¡± Gu Qiangwei held the phone a few inches further away until the shouting inside subsided before putting it back to her ear, ¡°I¡¯m on my way!¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t get to thepany before 9 o¡¯clock, don¡¯t even think about getting this month¡¯s internship sry!¡± ¡®Click!¡¯ Dropping the words, Qiao Muxue harshly hung up the call! Looking at the disconnected phone, a me ignited inside Gu Qiangwei, ¡°Qiao Muxue, you¡¯re insane!!¡± Had she not been financially stretched, she might have been so furious she¡¯d have smashed the phone! Checking the time, it was already 8:35 AM; how could she possibly make it to Starlight Entertainment in 25 minutes? Damn Qiao Muxue, even if it was just a secondte, ording to her character, she would definitely withhold the month¡¯s wages from her! Grabbing her bag without a moment¡¯s hesitation, Gu Qiangwei turned and dashed out of Jueyuan! However, even with her full force, she still only arrived at Starlight Entertainment at 9:03 AM, sprinting all the way! As soon as she got to the office, Qiao Muxue was already waiting there! ¡°Gu Qiangwei, you think you¡¯re a big shot now, huh?¡± With arms crossed and looking down at the approaching Gu Qiangwei, Qiao Muxue wore an air of haughty arrogance. Gu Qiangwei, irritated, gave her a sidelong nce and muttered under her breath, ¡°Not as big as you¡­¡± ¡°What did you say!?¡± Qiao Muxue had heard her mumbling, but didn¡¯t catch what she said clearly.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om She only knew that with the pressure she exerted on her at thepany, Gu Qiangwei would never say anything positive! ¡°Nothing!¡± ¡°Gu Qiangwei, this new movie project is a major investment of 5000, with President Huang being the biggest investor. You actually injured him and sent him to the hospital; I really want to see how you¡¯re going topensate for thepany¡¯s losses this time?¡± Chapter 45: What’s the Motive? Chapter 45: Chapter 45: What¡¯s the Motive? Editor: As Studios ¡°I didn¡¯t!¡± She could endure the usation, but she didn¡¯t want to admit to something she hadn¡¯t done. ¡°Not done it? You mean Mr. Huang hurt himself? I have asked around, and it was only you and Mr. Huang in that private room at the end. If not you, then who?¡± What¡¯s more, when sheter phoned Mr. Huang, hepletely ignored her and even decided to withdraw his investment from the new film! If Mochen returned, she would definitely pin all the me on Gu Qiangwei, and it would also serve to distance Mochen from her! Thinking about everything that happenedst night, Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t help but be filled with anger. ¡°Qiao Muxue, you have the nerve to bring this up? You deliberately assigned me as Mr. Huang¡¯s interpreter. What was your intention?¡± Facing Gu Qiangwei¡¯s righteous indignation, Qiao Muxue was afraid others might overhear, as she had indeed had ulterior motives with this matter, but she absolutely could not let Shen Mochen hear of it! ¡°Gu Qiangwei, you¡¯re just a mere assistant. I gave you the opportunity to interpret for Mr. Huang because I saw potential in you. Don¡¯t be ungrateful!¡± ¡°So, I should thank you now?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t change the topic. You¡¯ll have to exin this loss to thepany yourself!¡± Gu Qiangwei clenched her fists. Although Mr. Huang had nearly taken advantage of her, injuring him had caused a loss to Shen Mochen¡¯spany, and Gu Qiangwei was at a loss as to what to do. The person wasn¡¯t injured by her, but it must have been one of Qin Si¡¯s men, right? But in front of Qiao Muxue, she naturally couldn¡¯t use this reason, or with her temperament, she would end up like Chen Peifang, being falsely used of being kept by a man! But fifty million¡ªshe, a person who didn¡¯t even have fifty thousand, how was she topensate for this loss?N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°Tap tap tap!¡± The ss office door was knocked on, and a female employee entered, her gaze turning toward Qiao Muxue. ¡°Director Qiao, the president has returned and asks you to go to the top-floor office immediately.¡± Upon hearing this, Qiao Muxue¡¯s gaze naturally shifted to Gu Qiangwei. With a look of someone watching a drama unfold, ¡°Let¡¯s go up together!¡± Qiao Muxue, moving with a sultryposure, left the office and ascended to the top floor with Gu Qiangwei. In the president¡¯s office, looking at the two women who entered, Shen Mochen¡¯s handsome face slightly darkened. ¡°Mochen, you¡¯re back.¡± Looking at the man sitting at the desk, Qiao Muxue changed from her previous domineering attitude to that of a weak woman and approached Shen Mochen. Shen Mochen¡¯s gaze moved from Gu Qiangwei¡¯s face to Qiao Muxue. ¡°What exactly happened?¡± Hearing Shen Mochen¡¯s tone, Qiao Muxue immediately put on an aggrieved expression, ¡°It¡¯s all because of Gu Qiangwei. I sent her to be Mr. Huang¡¯s interpreter because her English is good. Who knew Mr. Huang just wanted her to have a drink with him, and she, in a fit of rage, smashed Mr. Huang¡¯s head. You tell me, wasn¡¯t Gu Qiangwei deliberately trying to cause a huge loss to Starlight?¡± Looking at Qiao Muxue acting as if she wished she could squeeze into Shen Mochen¡¯s arms, Gu Qiangwei felt nauseous! Shen Mochen¡¯s gaze returned to Gu Qiangwei¡¯s face, and as the president of Starlight Entertainment, he naturally wouldn¡¯t just listen to one side of the story. ¡°Is what she said true?¡± Gu Qiangwei opened her mouth, wanting to deny it, yet she hesitated. It was Qin Si¡¯s men who had injured Mr. Huang¡¯s head, but she couldn¡¯t reveal this reason. At that moment, she didn¡¯t know how to respond to Shen Mochen. Chapter 46 - 46 Is She That Gu Qiangwei? Chapter 46: Chapter 46 Is She That Gu Qiangwei? Editor: As Studios ¡°Look, she admits it by staying silent!¡± Seeing her not speaking, Qiao Muxue immediately chimed in! Gu Qiangwei looked up, thinking how shameless some people could be, truly unrivaled! ¡°It wasn¡¯t me!¡± ¡°Then who was it?¡± Shen Mochen asked in a deep voice, his gaze on her soft yet prating. Gu Qiangwei was momentarily speechless before she could respond, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know? There were only you and President Huang in that private room that day, how can you possibly not know!?¡± ¡°I said it wasn¡¯t me!¡± Gu Qiangwei looked up, her gaze sharp as it swept towards Qiao Muxue. For some reason, Qiao Muxue suddenly paused upon meeting that piercing look. From where did such an intimidating power arise? ¡°Mochen, Uncle Shen values this new film project greatly, if he finds out that President Huang was offended, he will definitely be very displeased!¡± Qiao Muxue turned her head and began to fan the mes towards Mochen again. Gu Qiangwei knew, she simply wanted to force her out of Starlight Entertainment, to distance her from Shen Mochen and herself. While the two were arguing, the door to the president¡¯s office was suddenly pushed open. All three turned their heads, only to see a middle-aged man with a stern expression step in, his mood appearing quite foul. ¡°Dad, what brings you here?¡± ¡°Uncle Shen.¡± As soon as Shen Hua entered, he directly took a seat on the sofa, then with a grave tone, ¡°With such a serious issue, how could I note? What exactly happened? We had barely persuaded President Huang and then this catastrophe urs, who exactly is the culprit?¡± The forceful voice carried a hint of anger, echoing throughout the office. Before Shen Mochen could speak, Qiao Muxue beat him to it, ¡°Uncle Shen, it was her, the one who injured President Huang!¡± Following her directed gaze, Shen Hua¡¯s eyes swiftly moved over and shot a severe nce at Gu Qiangwei. ¡°More trouble than worth, ourpany does not need such a person, pack your things and leave immediately!¡± ¡°Dad! The matter hasn¡¯t been cleared up yet, conclusions shouldn¡¯t be drawn rashly.¡± ¡°Mochen, stop defending Gu Qiangwei. Ever since she joined thepany, you¡¯ve defended her countless times!¡± Seeing Shen Mochen trying to plead for Gu Qiangwei, Qiao Muxue immediately grabbed him. However, she was met with an angry look from Shen Mochen. Upon hearing this, Shen Hua frowned displeasedly, ¡°She is that Gu Qiangwei!?¡± He had heard Qiao Muxue mention this name several times, reportedly always seducing his son, relying on their close rtionship to enter Starlight. ¡°Yes, Uncle Shen!¡± Qiao Muxue quickly confirmed. Shen Hua¡¯s gaze turned once more towards Gu Qiangwei, his tone displeased, ¡°Pack your things and leave this ce immediately!¡± ¡°Dad!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t forget, I am still the one in charge of thispany!¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Shen Mochen was about to say something when Shen Hua immediately interrupted him! Gu Qiangwei nced at him and didn¡¯t want to implicate Shen Mochen because of this incident, so she said, ¡°Mochen, let it be, after all¡­ I was nning to resign anyway.¡± This statement was perhaps her way of preserving thest shred of dignity even though it seemed like she was being unceremoniously dismissed! ¡°Qiangwei¡­¡± With his father present, Shen Mochen, despite his desire to help her, was powerless. As Gu Qiangwei turned to leave, a figure briskly entered the office and approached Shen Hua respectfully, whispering something into his ear. Upon hearing it, Shen Hua showed a look of surprise, ¡°Bring them in, please!¡± Chapter 47: A Call of Young Madam! Chapter 47: Chapter 47: A Call of ¡®Young Madam¡¯! Editor: As Studios Then, Shen Hua, who had been sitting on the sofa, suddenly stood up with a restrained expression, gazing in the direction of the office door. Nobody knew what the man had just said, not even Shen Mochen had often seen such an ufortable expression on his father¡¯s face. Soon, a figure appeared at the office door, led by someone. Gu Qiangwei instinctively looked over and her face froze instantly when she saw the slightly familiar face! Wasn¡¯t this Qin Sijue¡¯s assistant? It seemed his name was Luo Chen. As Luo Chen walked in, his first nce naturally fell on Gu Qiangwei, followed by a respectful smile at the corner of his mouth. ¡°Young Madam.¡± This address of ¡°Young Madam¡± made everyone in the office pause in shock, not knowing whom he was addressing. Gu Qiangwei also froze for a moment, never expecting to hear the term ¡°Young Madam¡± used outside of Jueyuan. The most shocked of all was Shen Hua, who took a while to recover, his astonished eyes shifting between Luo Chen and Gu Qiangwei. Was the assistant Luo referring to¡­ this Gu Qiangwei? ¡°You, why are you here?¡± Gu Qiangwei regained her senses, also surprised by Luo Chen¡¯s sudden presence. Luo Chen smiled softly, ¡°Mr. Qin sent me to ask if you still wish to invest the 50 million in Starlight¡¯s new film?¡± Huh? Gu Qiangwei was baffled, what 50 million? Luo Chen continued with a smile, yet his tone was utterly respectful, ¡°Mr. Qin also asked, after investing the 50 million, if you coulde home and stop wandering around outside.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Has this man lost his mind!? Gu Qiangwei had this fleeting illusion. But then again, it seemed incorrect. He was Qin Sijue¡¯s man and wouldn¡¯t dare to speak nonsense here without permission, would he? So, Qin Sijue really sent him here? Shen Hua, Shen Mochen, and Qiao Muxue, all stupefied at the side! However, apart from Shen Hua, the others were not familiar with Luo Chen¡¯s identity. Shen Hua nced between Gu Qiangwei and Luo Chen, hesitantly addressed Luo Chen, ¡°Assistant Luo, were you really addressing Ms. Gu Qiangwei just now?¡± Luo Chen turned his gaze, smiling at Shen Hua, ¡°Who else? There is only one ¡®Young Madam¡¯ for us.¡± Upon hearing this, Shen Hua¡¯s pupils dted in shock, sucking in a breath. ¡°You mean to say that this Gu Qiangwei is¡ª¡± ¡°Director Shen.¡± A look silenced Shen Hua immediately, realizing the critical nature of the statement! Surprised eyes turned towards Gu Qiangwei, this minor assistant of hispany was actually Qin Sijue¡¯s woman? This¡­ If not for Mr. Qin¡¯s assistant confirming himself, he would find it hard to believe! Shen Mochen and Qiao Muxue at the side were even more confused, utterly clueless about what was happening. Suddenly, from what Qin Sijue had said that morning echoed in Gu Qiangwei¡¯s mind, that she could have anything ¡®if she needed¡¯ it.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om So after the incidentst night at Zuixian Residence, did he know she had lost thepany 50 million and was here to help her out? But wasn¡¯t his information too well-informed? Gu Qiangwei¡¯s gaze shifted to Luo Chen, not quite sure, ¡°That 50 million¡­¡± Before she could finish speaking, Luo Chen again wore a respectful smile, ¡°Mr. Qin said, if you are willing, you can invest or not invest.¡± So, was the 50 million genuinely offered to help her out? Would she have to pay it back? For the record, she didn¡¯t have that much money! Gu Qiangwei¡¯s gaze suddenly shifted towards Qiao Muxue, her eyes calcting like a starry night. Chapter 48 - 48 Have Qiao Muxue Discuss with Me Chapter 48: Chapter 48 Have Qiao Muxue Discuss with Me Editor: As Studios ¡°I¡¯ll think about it some more, after all, I¡¯ve just resigned from Starlight, so the loss of these fifty million seems to have little to do with me now. I believe yourpany will soon find new investors.¡± Saying this, Gu Qiangwei confidently smiled and then turned to walk towards the office door. Upon seeing this, Shen Hua hurriedly spoke up to stop her. ¡°Gu¡ª¡± He nearly blurted out Gu Qiangwei¡¯s name, but upon realizing she was Qin Sijue¡¯s wife, he hurriedly corrected himself, ¡°Mrs. Qin!¡± At this, Gu Qiangwei paused, turning her head to look at Shen Hua. The man who had just been posturing as the chairman, Shen Hua, now had no choice but to bow and scrape, wearing a smile as he pleaded, ¡°Mrs. Qin, about the investment, can we discuss it further?¡± Gu Qiangwei hesitated for a few seconds, her gaze inadvertently catching Qiao Muxue, ¡°Sure, but let Qiao Muxue discuss it with me, after all, she understands the interests involved here better, doesn¡¯t she?¡± Upon hearing this, Shen Hua immediately nodded in agreement, ¡°Yes, yes, I¡¯ll have Muxue talk with you.¡± ¡°Uncle, I¡­¡± Qiao Muxue was naturally reluctant. Just a second ago Gu Qiangwei was her subordinate, and the next second she had be the most important investor for the new film. If she went to negotiate, there was no telling how she would be put at a disadvantage, she didn¡¯t want to go at all! But before she could finish speaking, she was silenced by a look from Shen Hua! ¡°Let¡¯s talk another day then, for now, I need to pack up and go home!¡± Gu Qiangwei smiled, indeed intending to give Qiao Muxue a hard time, who asked her to be so mean in the past, suppressing her at every turn after joining thepany just two months prior! Now that she finally had the chance, how could she let her off so easily? Having dropped the remark, Gu Qiangwei walked straight towards the office door. Luo Chen followed respectfully behind her. Watching the twopletely disappear from the office doorway, Qiao Muxue dared to speak. ¡°Uncle, why are you making me discuss this investment matter? Gu Qiangwei has never liked me, if I go, she¡¯ll definitely try to make things difficult for me!¡± Qiao Muxue was the future daughter-inw Shen Hua had his heart set on, and he had quite an appreciation for her, mainly because her work ability was indeed strong. ¡°Only you can handle this. Precisely because she doesn¡¯t like you, after making things difficult for you, she will surely agree to the investment. So, Muxue, just bear with it for now, ah.¡± Upon hearing this, Qiao Muxue was baffled. So, Uncle Shen was fully aware that she would be put in an ufortable position, yet he insisted on her going?N?v(el)B\\jnn But the unwilling Qiao Muxue couldn¡¯t openly contradict Shen Hua. After all, she was still waiting to be the Young Madam of the Shen Family; she naturally wouldn¡¯t offend her future father-inw outright! ¡°Dad, who was that person just now? Why did you seem so wary of him when you heard his name?¡± Shen Mochen had been pondering this question the whole time. Why had Qiangwei be someone known as the ¡®Young Madam¡¯ in others¡¯ words? And who exactly was that Mr. Qin? Shen Hua nced at his son, ¡°This Gu Qiangwei, you all should not provoke her in the future; her status is absolutely not something you can afford to provoke, and if things get serious, it could even drag our entire Starlight Entertainment into the mess.¡± ¡°Uncle, have you been deceived? I remember that Gu Qiangwei isn¡¯t even married, plus she¡¯s just an unwanted girl from the Gu Family. She¡¯s not as terrifying as you say!¡± Hearing Qiao Muxue¡¯s words, Shen Hua couldn¡¯t help but frown. Deceived? But the name Qin Sijue is little known to the outside world, although he¡¯s been overseas all these years. Surely the assistant, Luo, who apanies him couldn¡¯t be fake, could he? Chapter 49 - 49 Are You Sure Gu Qiangwei Isnt Married? Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Are You Sure Gu Qiangwei Isn¡¯t Married? Editor: As Studios After all, who would dare to impersonate Qin Si in the entire Jingcheng? Isn¡¯t that seeking death? But this Gu Qiangwei might just do it. ¡°Are you sure Gu Qiangwei isn¡¯t married?¡± ¡°I¡¯m certain! She has only been in thepany for two months. Her resume also states she¡¯s single. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask Mochen. She and Mochen are on good terms, if she¡¯d gotten married, Mochen would definitely know.¡± Upon hearing this, Shen Hua¡¯s gaze involuntarily shifted to his son, Shen Mochen. ¡°Mochen, is that so?¡± Shen Mochen¡¯s thoughtful eyes turned to his father. He indeed hadn¡¯t heard anything about Qiangwei getting married. From college until now, their rtionship had always been good. She would have told him something as significant as getting married. ¡°To my knowledge, she definitely isn¡¯t married.¡± What Shen Mochen was more curious about was the identity of that ¡®Mr. Qin¡¯. Shen Hua¡¯s expression darkened. Not married? Could someone really be impersonating Qin Si? ¡°I will have someone investigate this matter, but the investment issue must be resolved. The new film is about to start shooting, and we can¡¯t afford any mistakes at such a critical time!¡± ¡°Alright, I understand!¡± Qiao Muxue suddenly smiled. If Gu Qiangwei¡¯s identity as the Young Madam is a fake, then there¡¯s nothing for her to be afraid of, now is there? . Meanwhile, having packed up her things, Gu Qiangwei was just stepping out of the office when she saw Luo Chen still waiting at the door. ¡°You haven¡¯t left.¡± No sooner had she spoken than she saw Qiao Muxue, who had also returned to the office. Because Qiao Muxue¡¯s office was set up inside the general office, she had to pass by Gu Qiangwei¡¯s spot in order to enter her own office. Luo Chen smiled, ¡°Mr. Qin is still outside waiting for you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gu Qiangwei was taken aback. Qin Si is waiting outside for her? Why would hee to Starlight? ¡°Since he came, why didn¡¯t hee in with you?¡± Luo Chen smiled but didn¡¯t answer. As if Starlight were worth a personal visit from Mr. Qin himself. Of course, all this was just a show for Shen Hua, to ruffle his feathers! He didn¡¯t say, and Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t ask any further; after all, she had only asked in passing. Carrying a box of her things, she slowly made her way out of the office. But just as she brushed past Qiao Muxue, her foot was suddenly tripped by some ¡®object.¡¯ In the next instant, with a ¡®thud,¡¯ Gu Qiangwei fell forward,nding awkwardly on the ground. ¡°Ah.¡± She crashed onto the cold floor, and the small tools from her box scattered about. Not knowing which one she had scraped against, a sharp pain shot through her palm! ¡°Young Madam!¡± Seeing this, Luo Chen was also shocked, hastily helping Gu Qiangwei up from the ground! Catching a glimpse of Gu Qiangwei¡¯s embarrassing fall, Qiao Muxue¡¯s lips curled smugly, and then she casually walked toward her own office as if nothing had happened! ¡°Qiao Muxue!¡± The angry voice of Gu Qiangwei came from behind! Helped up by Luo Chen, she stood up and red furiously at the culprit who had tripped her¡ªQiao Muxue! This shout immediately drew the attention of the other employees in the office. Qiao Muxue turned around upon hearing the shout, pretending to be innocent and ncing at Gu Qiangwei with surprise, ¡°What?¡± Gu Qiangwei red at her for three seconds, hesitating. Her gaze flicked and coincidentally noticed a piece of make-up foundation that had fallen to the floor, the colors inside were bright and varied. As an assistant stylist, she had no shortage of such items. Little did she expect that two months into the job, they hadn¡¯te in handy until today they proved very useful!n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Chapter 50 - 50 Gu Qiangwei! Im going to kill you! Chapter 50: Chapter 50 Gu Qiangwei! I¡¯m going to kill you! Editor: As Studios Gu Qiangwei bent down, picked up the foundation, and walked straight toward Qiao Muxue. Qiao Muxue did not know what she was intending to do. It was just a box of foundation, could it even be used as a weapon? ¡°What, what are you going to do¡ªah!¡± The next second, before Qiao Muxue could finish her sentence, she suddenly let out a scream! ¡®Smack!¡¯ Gu Qiangwei raised her hand and smacked the entire box of foundation right on the top of Qiao Muxue¡¯s head, instantly showering her with multicolored powder. Qiao Muxue¡¯s pretty face immediately turned into a patchwork cat, as messy-looking as one could get! Gu Qiangwei knew very well that in thepany, Qiao Muxue was the one who cared most about her appearance, and this move, without a doubt, was the most fatal blow to her! Perfect! Looking at the nearly crazed Qiao Muxue in front of her, Gu Qiangwei smiled satisfactorily, turned, and left with poise. As powder got into Qiao Muxue¡¯s eyes, she couldn¡¯t open them for the time being and could only let Gu Qiangwei walk away. ¡°Gu Qiangwei! I¡¯m going to kill you!¡± This scene even shocked the other people in the office. Had Gu Qiangwei gone mad? How dare she treat Director Qiao in such a way? But, Gu Qiangwei, who had already resigned, simply had no reason to fear Qiao Muxue anymore. It was not because she was now Qin Sijue¡¯s ¡®fake wife¡¯ but because she no longer needed to work at Starlight Entertainment, and therefore, there was no longer a need to consider Qiao Muxue. In the past, she had to swallow her pride and anger just to get by at Starlight, but now there was no need for that, she didn¡¯t have to worry about a damn thing! After packing her things, Gu Qiangwei left Starlight, followed by Luo Chen, who wore a look of surprise. It seemed that the Young Madam wasn¡¯t someone to be taken lightly! Upon exiting the doors of Starlight, what presented itself was a luxurious stretch limousine thatmanded the attention of all around. Just that the dark tinted windows made it invisible to see who exactly was sitting inside. Luo Chen quickly walked over and swiftly opened the backseat door for her. Gu Qiangwei, holding a cardboard box, was a bit startled. But recalling Luo Chen mentioning that Qin Sijue had alsoe, she assumed it must be him sitting inside the car. After a second¡¯s pause, Gu Qiangwei bent down and got into the car. Upon looking up, she met a pair of eyes as deep and dark as ink. Qin Sijue¡¯s dark gaze slightly shifted towards the cardboard box in her hand. So, she got fired because of the incident with Manager Huang? ¡°That, thank you!¡± Thinking of Luo Chen¡¯s arrival, which indeed had made her feel quite impressive, Gu Qiangwei sincerely thanked the formidable figure sitting before her! However, what exactly was Qin Sijue¡¯s identity, and why did even Shen Hua bow down before him? Starlight¡¯s status in Jingcheng was no small matter, yet even Shen Hua feared Qin Sijue? ¡°Thank what?¡± He nced at her. Gu Qiangwei felt somewhat embarrassed, ¡°Just, for what happened just now.¡± ¡°You¡¯re my wife, if you have any needs, just speak up.¡± Gu Qiangwei wanted to say it was only a fake marriage but caught a glimpse of Luo Chen in the front seat and decided not to say anything. However, Qin Sijue¡¯s gaze quickly noticed the faint traces of blood in her palm, and he couldn¡¯t help but frown slightly. ¡°What happened to your hand?¡± Gu Qiangwei¡¯s hand was slightly clenched, so the bloodstains weren¡¯t very clear, but upon his inquiry, she looked down at it as well. ¡°Oh.¡± She had been so focused on teaching Qiao Muxue a lesson that she had neglected her hand, no wonder there was a faint pain.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°What happened?¡± Qin Sijue raised his gaze, looking towards Luo Chen in the front passenger seat, his tone noticeably heavier. Chapter 51: Hurt My Woman, How Can It Be Overlooked? Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Hurt My Woman, How Can It Be Overlooked? Editor: As Studios Luo Chen turned his head and also nced at Gu Qiangwei¡¯s hand. At this moment, her palm was open, making the bright red even more striking! Mr. Qin had just instructed that the Young Madam should be brought out unharmed. The atmosphere inside the car suddenly became somewhat oppressive. Luo Chen lifted his eyes, his gazending on Qin Sijue¡¯s icy face, recalling the scene where Qiao Muxue had tripped the Young Madam. ¡°It was Qiao Muxue. When the Young Madam was leaving, she suddenly stuck out her leg and tripped the Young Madam. It was my negligence.¡± Upon hearing this, Qin Sijue¡¯s eyes suddenly darkened with a chilling coldness.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Qiao Muxue?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Luo Chen nodded, ¡°She seems to be the Young Madam¡¯s former direct boss, who reportedly suppressed the Young Madam at every turn.¡± ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s just a minor injury.¡± Regarding the superficial injury on her hand, Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t pay much attention since she had retaliated anyway. Moreover, didn¡¯t Qiao Muxue still want to discuss the fifty million investment with her? However, Qin Sijue had no n to let Qiao Muxue off so easily. He raised his deep, ink-like eyes. the corners of his lips curling up in an almost imperceptible arc, ¡°Harm my woman, and think it¡¯s over?¡± Gu Qiangwei raised her eyes, pausing slightly as they met his dark gaze. The supreme affection this man bestowed upon her was something she had never experienced before. So it turned out that being his ¡°fake wife¡± came with no small amount of favor! Qin Sijue turned his gaze, his eyes falling on Luo Chen¡¯s face, ¡°Bring me that woman¡¯s information.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Luo Chen looked like he had narrowly escaped a catastrophe, grateful that Mr. Qin did not me him, otherwise he would likely have suffered. The ck Lincoln drove steadily, and five minutester, Luo Chen handed a golden iPad to Qin Sijue through the copilot¡¯s side. ¡°Mr. Qin, here is the information on Qiao Muxue.¡± Qin Sijue¡¯s slender fingerszily gripped the iPad, his dark eyes falling on the screen, where Qiao Muxue¡¯s personal details and background were clearly disyed. Gu Qiangwei looked at the tablet in the man¡¯s hand, then at his sharply defined profile; that face was simply captivating, as if carved from jade! Was he really nning on punishing Qiao Muxue? But wasn¡¯t that making a mountain out of a molehill for such a trivial matter? And for someone as significant as him, did he even have the time? Fifteen minutester, the ck Lincoln suddenly stopped. Gu Qiangwei turned her head and saw a towering skyscraper, majestic and splendid. This was Jingcheng¡¯s tallest building, with a total of one hundred floors, though its owner was shrouded in mystery. Looking up at the building, four prominent and grand characters were engraved above: Dijue Group. The Dizun had been established three years ago and, despite no one knowing who the leader was, it was a ma for many prestigious graduates. It was said that those epted here were one in a hundred talents, with only one recruitment season each year; miss it and one would have to wait until the next year! But why did the car stop here? Gu Qiangwei¡¯s thoughts were rattled when she heard the sound of a door opening. Turning her head, she just saw the driver respectfully approaching the door and opening it on Qin Sijue¡¯s side. ¡°Wait for me a while.¡± With a nce at Gu Qiangwei, he dropped the words and got out of the car, his tall, upright figure slowly walking towards the resplendent grand entrance! What was he doing at the Dizun? Could it be he had an acquaintance inside? It was possible, after all, Qin Sijue was a very wealthy man! Chapter 52 - 52 Qin Sijue Gets Injured Chapter 52: Chapter 52 Qin Sijue Gets Injured Editor: As Studios In an instant, the car was left with only Gu Qiangwei and the driver. As they waited, Gu Qiangwei, feeling bored, turned her attention to the bustling street. It wasn¡¯t the weekend, yet the bustling crowd in Jingcheng was teeming. Suddenly, a familiar figure entered her sight. For a moment, Gu Qiangwei thought it was her illusion, as it had been over a decade since she hadst seen that figure. ¡°Mom¡­¡± A title unfamiliar for over a decade slipped out of her mouth once again. The next moment, Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t control her impulse. She flung open the car door and dashed toward the figure across the street without a second thought! Was it her mother? Was it her mother, who had vanished from the world over a decade ago? ¡®Screech¡ª!!¡¯ Suddenly, a sharp braking sound tore through the sky! On this noisy street, it was particrly piercing and deafening!N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°Mr. Qin!¡± Seeing the figure that suddenly dashed out, Luo Chen couldn¡¯t help but scream out in rm, his face turning pale! And Gu Qiangwei, who had recklessly rushed to the roadside, hadn¡¯t yet grasped what was happening when, turning her head, she only saw a sports car speeding toward her! Just as she thought she was about to be hit, suddenly a force enveloped herpletely, and then her body was swept to the side of the road! In an instant, Gu Qiangwei felt a buzzing in her head, and a ringing in her ears. When she came back to her senses, those clear eyes were still filled with shock, and her face was as pale as snow! ¡°Mr. Qin!¡± Seeing Qin Sijue who had rolled toward the roadside with her, Luo Chen quickly rushed over! ¡°Are you all right!?¡± Following Luo Chen¡¯s voice and gaze, Gu Qiangwei, her face deathly pale, turned slightly and saw Qin Sijue¡¯s face contorted with slight pain. Qin Sijue looked up, his eyes meeting hers. Thinking of the critical moment just now, for some reason, he suddenly felt annoyed! ¡°Have you lost your mind!?¡± His yelling left Gu Qiangwei somewhat stunned, her face still etched with lingering fears! However, she ignored Qin Sijue and suddenly stood up, looking in the direction she had been before. Gone¡­ The familiar figure she saw earlier had now disappeared among the bustling crowd. Unable to see the figure anymore, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s long-sealed heart once again faced a loss. Twelve years had passed, and she missed her, but twelve years of searching had brought no trace. She didn¡¯t even know if she was still alive; if so, why had there been no trace of her despite twelve years of searching, as if looking for a needle in the ocean. Tears silently fell. Her mother¡¯s sudden departure had shattered their home, and all because of Chen Peifang! If it hadn¡¯t been for Chen Peifang taking Gu Shijie to their doorstep that year, her mother wouldn¡¯t have suddenly left, nor would she have abandoned her when she was only ten years old. ¡°Mr. Qin, you¡¯re injured!¡± The moment Qin Sijue stood up, Luo Chen saw a stream of bright red liquid soaking through his white shirt on the arm! A scream rang out, and Gu Qiangwei finally came to her senses, turning her head to see that the bright red liquid was stark and rming! ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re bleeding¡­¡± Her voice choked with sobs, as she had just cried. However, her sobbing touched something in Qin Sijue¡¯s heart. She cried? His burning gaze fell on her head, giving him the illusion that she was pained for him. Chapter 53 - 53 If Anything Happens to You Chapter 53: Chapter 53 If Anything Happens to You Editor: As Studios Luo Chen was already panicked, for in the past three years, save for that incident with the terrorist attack, Mr. Qin had never been injured! If the old man found out, their countless heads might not suffice! ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just a minor injury.¡± Staring into her sparkling ck eyes, the fury that had consumed Qin Sijue moments ago vanished into thin air, reced by a hint of pity. Luo Chen looked up, feeling aggrieved, Mr. Qin, what you call a minor injury could cost us numerous heads! He didn¡¯t even know how to exin this to the old man! ¡°But¡­¡± Gu Qiangwei instinctively reached out to touch him, but as soon as she touched his sleeve, her pale hand was immediately stained with blood, and her voice trembled even more. ¡°So much blood, go to the hospital quick!¡± Acting on impulse, she grabbed him and hastily headed towards the ck Lincoln! And for some reason, the tears that had ceased were now falling harder than before. Perhaps she was terrified, for she had never seen so much blood in her life! Qin Sijue¡¯s gaze had not left her face from start to finish, and that feeling of heartache moved something inside him that hadn¡¯t been disturbed in his twenty-six years of life. Upon arriving at the hospital, Luo Chen didn¡¯t dare to call anyone else and could only phone Li Yuan! Li Yuan, upon receiving the call and hearing of Qin Sijue¡¯s injury, was scared out of his wits, and raced to Qin Sijue¡¯s private hospital room at lightning speed! What followed were urgent lifesaving measures. Fortunately, the wound wasn¡¯t deep, and as they had brought him in time, he had not lost too much blood. After they had cleaned and bandaged his wound, Li Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his brow. ¡°Let me tell you, Young Master Qin, could you please not indulge in these antics? If something were to happen to you, it would not just be you at risk, but the fate of our entire nation¡ª¡± Li Yuan was cut off mid-sentence when he caught Qin Sijue¡¯s sharp gaze sweeping over, his voice suddenly stopped short, and out of the corner of his eye he nced at Gu Qiangwei, who was still standing in the room. Gu Qiangwei also picked up on something amiss from this unusual conversation. Qin Sijue was injured, it was his own body that was hurt, so why did it involve the fate of the entire nation? Seeing her puzzled look, Li Yuan hastily covered up, ¡°Ahem, what I mean is, as an outstanding man like you, if you were to perish, wouldn¡¯t it be a great loss to our nation?¡± So that was it. After a few encounters, Gu Qiangwei knew Li Yuan to be someone who exaggerated things, so she didn¡¯t doubt his exnation in the slightest. She turned her head to nce at Qin Sijue, and their eyes met once more. The beating of her heart, like the gentle strumming of a guitar string, felt both unfamiliar and intimate, especially these past few days when this feeling kept surfacing after locking gazes with his dark eyes. But soon, she brushed off this sensation and turned towards Li Yuan. ¡°He¡¯s all right, then?¡± ¡°Yes, as long as the bleeding stops, there¡¯s nothing to worry about. He can be discharged now.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t need to be hospitalized?¡± ¡°No need, besides, this guy doesn¡¯t n to stay.¡± Li Yuan said, unable to help a nce towards the man leaning against the bed head, ¡°Right, Lord Sijue?¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn Qin Sijuepletely ignored Li Yuan¡¯s yful and rxed demeanor as he stood up. ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡± Being tantly ignored, Li Yuan couldn¡¯t help but nce back at his figure one more time. Chapter 54 - 54 I... I will go up and ask him! Chapter 54: Chapter 54 I¡­ I will go up and ask him! Editor: As Studios See, he was right! Since even Li Yuan said there was no need to be hospitalized, Gu Qiangwei had no need to worry anymore.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Upon leaving the hospital, the ck Lincoln proceeded smoothly towards the halfway-up-the-hill Jueyuan. However, Luo Chen, sitting in the car, was still worried about one thing. ¡°Mr. Qin, about the old master¡­¡± ¡°No need to mention it.¡± After the brief and calm three words came from the backseat, Luo Chen, having heard them, felt a sigh of relief. If the old master knew, they would definitely not escape punishment. But could this matter really be kept secret? At this thought, Luo Chen¡¯s worry revolved back again. ¡°This matter, I¡¯m afraid it can¡¯t be kept secret¡­¡± Before Luo Chen could finish speaking, Qin Sijue¡¯s eyes, which exuded a deterring force, swept over him. ¡°If I don¡¯t say, and you don¡¯t say, how can it not be kept secret?¡± Luo Chen was startled, his gaze naturally sweeping towards Gu Qiangwei, who sat by Qin Sijue¡¯s side. The Young Madam did not even know the old master, much less would she talk. And the driver had only just been changed and was not one of the old master¡¯s people. So, could they avoid disaster this time? With this thought, Luo Chen finally put his heart at ease. For the next half month of recovery, as long as the olddy and the old master did not go to Jueyuan, Mr. Qin¡¯s injuries would not be discovered. However, why did Mr. Qin want to conceal the incident of his injury this time? Was it out ofpassion for their subordinates? Or¡­ Luo Chen¡¯s gaze then suddenly turned to Gu Qiangwei through the rearview mirror. Could it be he was afraid the old master would find out about the Young Madam, so¡­ was Mr. Qin protecting the Young Madam? While listening to their conversation, Gu Qiangwei waspletely at sea, utterly confused. In a daze, the car had already entered the mountain road, and in no time at all, they arrived at the impressive and splendid Jueyuan! Entering the living room, the butler Qin Bo came forward to greet them, bowing respectfully to Qin Sijue and Gu Qiangwei. The Young Master and Young Madam are back. Qin Sijue did not speak, heading straight towards the second floor as if afraid that Qin Bo would notice his injured hand. ncing at his tall and straight retreating figure, it took a while for Gu Qiangwei to withdraw her gaze. Qin Sijue was injured today entirely because he saved her at the critical moment, so she owed him once again. ¡°Young Madam.¡± Behind her, Qin Bo¡¯s voice sounded. Gu Qiangwei turned her head and saw Qin Bo, smiling warmly, ¡°Young Madam, will you and the young master be having lunch at home? If so, I¡¯ll have someone prepare lunch right away.¡± Because it was a weekday, Qin Sijue seldom had lunch at Jueyuan, and the butler was not too sure. Gu Qiangwei was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. She really didn¡¯t know. ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ll go ask him!¡± With that, she walked towards the staircase. Second floor master bedroom. Since the white shirt he wore before was soaked with blood on one sleeve and cut off, he had put on a coat, and Qin Bo had not seen it. At this moment, Qin Sijue stood in front of the wardrobe, wanting to change out of that white piece. However, because his elbow was injured, lifting it would unavoidably be painful. Plus, taking off clothes required bending, which was even more inconvenient. Since the master bedroom was covered with a Persian Carpet, Gu Qiangwei made no sound as she walked in. Turning her head, she saw Qin Sijue in the dressing room, struggling to lift his arm, seemingly trying to remove that sleeve, but it was somewhat forced. Knowing that his injury was all because of her, Gu Qiangwei instinctively walked over. ¡°Let me help you!¡± The sudden voice startled Qin Sijue, causing him to turn his gaze over. By then, Gu Qiangwei had alreadye to his side. Chapter 55 - 55 What Do You Hope For? Chapter 55: Chapter 55 What Do You Hope For? Editor: As Studios The white shirt was indeed beyond wearing anymore. She had never helped any man take off his clothes before, and now as she began, she felt somewhat at a loss for how to proceed. But after calming her nerves, Gu Qiangwei reached out, slowly pulling his injured hand out of the sleeve¡­ Qin Sijue¡¯s profound gaze watched her focused and delicate movements, an indescribable emotion surfacing in his heart. With the white shirt removed, the man¡¯s strong, sexy chest muscles werepletely exposed to her view, which was, for Gu Qiangwei, a fatally tempting sight! This man was simply perfect from inside out, from top to bottom! Handsome and wealthy, even his physique was so impressive! ¡°Um, today¡­ thank you.¡± As she helped him out of his shirt, thinking back on his earlier rescue, Gu Qiangwei sincerely expressed her gratitude. Qin Sijue kept his eyes on her, his mind also reying the incident at Dijue¡¯s entrance.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Seeing her rushing into the middle of the road, he couldn¡¯t exin the tightening in his chest, he just rushed over without a thought. But soon, Qin Sijue dismissed that feeling. ¡°No need, I¡¯ve said before, since you are my woman, protecting you is my duty.¡± My duty? Well, the benefits of her ¡®pretend wife¡¯ status were indeed considerable. To think, he had risked his life to save her in that critical moment. ¡°Your wound, are you sure it¡¯s not serious?¡± Originally, she thought it wasn¡¯t a big deal, but seeing how difficult it was for him to change his clothes, it must be quite severe, right? Why wasn¡¯t he in the hospital? ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious.¡± He barely opened his thin lips,pletely unconcerned about the injury on his arm. ¡°You don¡¯t like staying in the hospital?¡± she asked again, out of curiosity. The man suddenly shifted his gaze and leaned close to her face, ¡°Do you like it?¡± Gu Qiangwei paused, her beautiful eyes fixed on him. Naturally, she didn¡¯t like being in the hospital, but when one is injured, there¡¯s nothing to be done, right? ¡°By the way, Uncle Qin asked if you want to have lunch at home.¡± Seeing him pick out a new shirt, Gu Qiangwei instinctively reached out to help him put it on. But as soon as her hand touched the shirt, she froze. Why was she feeling like a new bride? Asking him whether he wanted to have lunch at home while also helping him dress; the feeling was really quite¡­ something! Qin Sijue¡¯s gaze firstnded on her still hand, then his eyelids lifted slightly, resting on her blushing face. His eyes deepened, ¡°What do you hope for?¡± Gu Qiangwei looked up, her expression pausing. What she hoped for? ¡°Uh, if it¡¯s not a problem, shall we eat at home?¡± After speaking, she was taken aback herself. Why had she said that? A rush of bashfulness overcame her, and she lowered her face, a hint of redness surfacing. ¡°Then let¡¯s eat at home.¡± He seemed quite agreeable to her suggestion. Gu Qiangwei lifted her eyes, wondering to herself, is this how ¡®pretend spouses¡¯ interact? Why did she feel like they were ying for real? Cough cough, she must be overthinking it! ¡°Let me help you!¡± As soon as their eyes met again and she saw him struggling to dress, Gu Qiangwei instinctively extended her hand and helped him put on the new shirt. Knock knock knock! A series of knocks sounded. Once dressed, the two of them exited the walk-in closet and saw the butler, Uncle Qin, standing at the bedroom door. Seeing them, he smiled respectfully, ¡°Young Master, your lunch is¡­?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll eat at home.¡± Chapter 56 - 56 If you despise it... Chapter 56: Chapter 56 If you despise it¡­ Editor: As Studios Without a second thought, these words slipped out of her mouth, and upon hearing them, Qin¡¯s uncle gave a slight smile, ¡°Alright!¡± After saying that, he prepared to turn around but then, as if suddenly remembering something, he halted and turned back. His gaze stillnded on Qin Sijue¡¯s face. ¡°By the way, Young Master, it¡¯s raining outside. Should the dog that the Young Madam brought be brought directly inside?¡± Even though Mengqi was very clean, without Qin Sijue¡¯s permission, the butler dared not to let it in just yet. Because a few years ago, he knew that the Young Master had a quirk¡ªhe didn¡¯t like to see animal hair in the house, not even a single strand! The butler¡¯s sudden question also made Gu Qiangwei involuntarily turn her head to look outside the window. Indeed, it was raining! ¡°Bring it inside,¡± he said. ¡°Eh, alright!¡± The butler, hearing this, was also very pleased. He always felt that ever since the Young Madam arrived, the Young Master seemed to be gradually getting rid of some of his quirks! . At lunch, because of his injured arm and fearing Qin¡¯s uncle would notice, Qin Sijue asked him to leave the dining room. But every time he lifted his arm, Qin Sijue¡¯s expression showed a bit of pain. Gu Qiangwei, sitting diagonally across, naturally noticed this. He had injured his right hand. If it continued like this, wouldn¡¯t the wound tear open? She could help with dressing, but how was she to help with eating? Feed him? Forget it! Gu Qiangwei chose to outright ignore it, after all, she had truly never done such a thing! However, why was he concealing his injury from her? Looking up again, she saw that Qin Sijue had given up on using chopsticks and was instead eating with a spoon in his left hand. Though a spoon could be used to eat, picking up vegetables was a bit¡­ Watching him scoop several times without being able to lift up that piece of spinach, Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t help but twitch the corners of her mouth. And it seemed that Qin Sijue was getting somewhat angry as well. He even felt that the vegetables were deliberately avoiding his spoon! Really, it¡¯s just a piece of spinach! What¡¯s there to be snobbish about? ¡°How about I help you¡­¡± Gu Qiangwei could hardly stand it anymore seeing the clear anger on his face, and fearing that in a few more seconds, the man might lose his temper. At the sound of her voice, she moved her chair closer to him, picked up a piece of spinach with her chopsticks and brought it to his sensuous thin lips. Initially startled by a woman feeding him by hand, Qin Sijue paused for a moment, a look of astonishment on his face. This was something he hadn¡¯t experienced in a long time since his mother did it for him when he was a child. ¡°You were injured saving me, so eat,¡± Gu Qiangwei said, speaking up in case he felt embarrassed. After ncing at the vegetable she held out to him, Qin Sijue, after a brief hesitation, eventually opened his mouth and ate the piece of spinach. For the rest of the meal, Gu Qiangwei mostly fed him by hand, andter, fearing the vegetables would go cold, she ate a mouthful herself after feeding him. After finishing, she was ready to feed Qin Sijue again. Looking up, she saw him staring at her with an unusual gaze. Gu Qiangwei was a bit puzzled¡ªwas there something wrong? Looking at the man in front of her and then at the chopsticks in her hand, was it possible he disdained sharing the same pair with her? But she only had one pair of hands, she couldn¡¯t possibly change to another pair after feeding him each time, could she? That would waste too much time. Besides, hadn¡¯t he eaten with her chopsticksst time?n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°If you mind, I can change to another pair¡­¡± she said, pulling back. But the next second, Qin Sijue ate again, showing no signs of disdain. He really was a man of unpredictable moods, changing too quickly. Chapter 57 - 57 Gu Zhendongs Call Chapter 57: Chapter 57 Gu Zhendong¡¯s Call Editor: As Studios Lunch finally came to an end, and Gu Qiangwei sat in the living room, amusing Mengqi. Soon after, a series of footsteps could be heard approaching. ¡°Take this.¡± At the sound, Gu Qiangwei looked up to see Qin Sijue standing before her, looking down at her with his deep eyes, holding something in his hand. Her gaze fell on the card at his fingertips; it was a bank card. ¡°What for?¡± She was just a ¡°pretend wife¡±; he wasn¡¯t nning to keep her, was he? Standing up, Gu Qiangwei asked, dazed. ¡°There¡¯s fifty million in here, whether you invest it in Starlight or not is up to you.¡± Uh, was he really prepared to give her fifty million to y with? ¡°Remember, you are my woman now, and you have the right to bully others, not the other way around. Do you know what to do if someone bullies you?¡± ¡°What should I do?¡± she asked, raising her eyes innocently. Qin Sijue¡¯s lips curved into a slight smile, his voice like flowing water, ¡°Even if you cause an uproar in the whole Jingcheng, I will be there to support you!¡± Gu Qiangwei waspletely stunned. Was this man serious or joking? The whole Jingcheng? Who did he think he was? The mayor? Or the governor? ¡°So, make as much noise as you want.¡± With those words, Qin Sijue turned and walked towards the front door. Gu Qiangwei stood there, still stunned, watching his receding figure. Then she lowered her gaze, staring at the gold card in her hand, lost in thought. A ringtone from her cell phone broke the silence of the living room. Gu Qiangwei came back to her senses and saw the caller ID disyed ¡®Father¡¯. It had been so long since she had seen that name on her caller ID that she wondered if it was going to rain red today. After hesitating for a few seconds, Gu Qiangwei answered the call, her voice suddenly cold, ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Qiangwei.¡± The voice of Gu Zhendong came through the phone, sounding slightly uneasy.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Chairman Gu, what can I do for you?¡± Facing her indifference, Gu Zhendong paused briefly, but considering he had pped his daughter before, it was only natural for her to be angry. ¡°Where are you right now?¡± To Gu Qiangwei, this question seemed not so much concerned as it was usatory. ¡°What does that have to do with you?¡± ¡°No, Qiangwei, your father has something to discuss, and I would like to see you.¡± ¡°Sorry, I don¡¯t have time!¡± Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t even think before she was about to hang up the phone! ¡°Wait, Qiangwei!¡± As she was about to hang up, Gu Zhendong hurriedly spoke! ¡°Your father knows he has neglected you over the years, but you also know how busy thepany has been, so sometimes it¡¯s hard to manage everything.¡± Listening to his repeated excuses, Gu Qiangwei coldlyughed, ¡°Yes, even when at home on weekends, you¡¯ve been very busy, haven¡¯t you!¡± Her meaning was clear ¡ª even weekends at home didn¡¯t mean much care for her! At her words, Gu Zhendong¡¯s expression immediately turned sour. ¡°Qiangwei, let¡¯s not talk about the past. Right now, your father just wants to show some concern for you. Will you give me a chance, please?¡± At these words, Gu Qiangwei felt a pang in her heart. ¡®Concern¡¯ ¡ª a word she hadn¡¯t found in her father for many years. Indeed, after her mother left, what she desired the most was a bit of concern and what¡¯s called fatherly love, but all that had been stripped away once Chen Peifang and Gu Shijie entered the Gu Family. Now, that word felt like a luxury to her. His sudden statement tugged at her heart, and it softened in an instant. Chapter 58: Arent you with Qin Sijue? Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Aren¡¯t you with Qin Sijue? Editor: As Studios ¡°Qiangwei, could youe out and meet Dad? Dad really feels that he owes you and your mom a lot over the years. Could you forgive Dad just this once?¡± In Gu Qiangwei¡¯s memory, this was probably the first time Gu Zhendong had spoken to her in such a humble manner. Blood was thicker than water, and to say she was unmoved would be a lie. ¡°Dad¡¯s in the hospital right now, could you¡­e and see dad?¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s expression changed. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± The inadvertent concern that slipped out made Gu Zhendong quickly realize that his daughter was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. ¡°It¡¯s just the old ailment, nothing serious.¡± ¡°Which hospital?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve just finished a check-up and am about to head back. Would youe home?¡± That home, Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t want to return to, but hearing about his ill health, she couldn¡¯t help herself. For twelve years, her father¡¯s attention had indeed been scarce, but this familial bond was hard to sever. After all, hadn¡¯t he raised her for twenty-two years? After hanging up, Gu Qiangwei grabbed her car keys and left Jueyuan. At that moment, a fine misty rain began to fall outside. Forty minutester, she arrived at Gu Mansion. Seeing the familiar building, a flood of childhood memories burst into Gu Qiangwei¡¯s mind. She remembered a time before Chen Peifang and Gu Shijie existed when she too had sat on her father¡¯s shoulders, enjoying the same paternal love as other children. As she walked into Gu Family¡¯s house, a servant was already waiting at the door. It was rare for her to be let in without ringing the bell this time visiting home. The living room was empty, not a person in sight. ¡°The sir and madam are on the second floor.¡± The voice of the servant rang out from behind her. Gu Qiangwei nced at her, then headed straight for the second floor. Upon reaching the master bedroom, the door was not closed. Her gaze lifted, and she saw Gu Zhendong leaning against the bed head. Upon seeing her, he hastily got off the bed. ¡°Qiangwei, you¡¯re here!¡± As he eagerly went to greet his daughter, Chen Peifang scoffed at the sight of the father and daughter.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°You¡¯re alright?¡± Gu Zhendong smiled, ¡°I¡¯ve taken my medicine, nothing serious now,e sit.¡± For the first time, Gu Zhendong warmly pulled her to sit down beside him on the sofa. Chen Peifang, seeing this, was visibly angry! ¡°Qiangwei, where are you living now?¡± Throughout, Gu Zhendong bore a sheepish grin, asking the question very cautiously. But Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t detect anything amiss, thinking he truly wanted to make amends. Since her fake marriage with Qin Sijue was supposed to be a secret, she obviously couldn¡¯t mention staying at his vi. ¡°I¡­ am staying at a friend¡¯s ce for now.¡± To this answer, Gu Zhendong appeared somewhat surprised. He couldn¡¯t help frowning, ¡°You¡¯re not living with Qin Si?¡± Hearing his direct question, Gu Qiangwei was momentarily stunned, not understanding why he would ask that. Seeing her puzzled look, Gu Zhendong hurriedly exined, ¡°Haha, what Dad means is, have you been staying at a friend¡¯s ce all these days since you left home? Thatst time, that Qin Si¡­¡± Her father¡¯s concern was hard-won for Gu Qiangwei, and she didn¡¯t want to lose it. She subconsciously assumed that her father was just worried about her being involved with a man at her young age, which is why he asked. So she lied, ¡°I have nothing to do with him.¡± Chapter 59 - 59 That man was hired by me! Chapter 59: Chapter 59 That man was hired by me! Editor: As Studios Gu Zhendong was startled, ¡°No rtion?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Upon hearing this, disappointment shed in Gu Zhendong¡¯s eyes momentarily. ¡°Then why did hest time say you were his woman?¡± Gu Qiangwei thought for a moment, then blurted out, ¡°Actually, that man was hired by me!¡± Gu Zhendong was startled again, this time, his eyes clearly showing surprise, ¡°Hired!?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± She nodded, hoping that by saying this, her father would believe she hadn¡¯t been involved with a man. ¡°So that man wasn¡¯t Qin Sijue at all?¡± Gu Zhendong finally understood! It turned out that the manst time wasn¡¯t Qin Sijue at all! Qin Sijue? Gu Qiangwei, with her eyelids lowered, didn¡¯t notice the fleeting look of disappointment on Gu Zhendong¡¯s face. The name Qin Sijue should be real, right? But since she said he was hired, some things seemed to be merely appeased! ¡°Yes.¡± No, why did her father seem to know Qin Sijue? As she looked up again, she saw that Gu Zhendong¡¯s expression had darkened somewhat. ¡°Do you know Qin Sijue?¡± Her ck pupils held a hint of probing. Meeting his daughter¡¯s eyes, Gu Zhendong tried not to be too obvious and just smiled, ¡°No, how could I know a big shot like Mr. Qin?¡± After speaking, he sighed involuntarily. He had initially thought his daughter really had something to do with Qin Sijue, but it turned out to be just an imposter! So hispany¡¯s crisis was still unreachable; what should he do now? Could it be¡­ He lifted his eyelids and looked at his daughter in front of him. If it really had to be that way, then he must reluctantly burden Qiangwei. He had raised her all these years, sharing a meal with someone should be nothing, right? s, it¡¯s a pity she didn¡¯t meet the real Qin Sijue, otherwise he might have been able to ask for his help. ¡°Qiangwei, dad wants to rest for a while. You¡­¡± Gu Zhendong paused, feeling it best not to be too obvious at this moment, ¡°you should stay for dinner tonight, ah.¡± Being asked to stay for dinner made Gu Qiangwei unsure whether to feel happy or sad. The sad thing was, this was originally her home, but her father was asking her to stay for dinner, not to¡­ e home¡¯. And perhaps the happy thing was, her father hadn¡¯t asked her to leave immediately? Ha¡­N?v(el)B\\jnn Meanwhile, upon hearing Gu Zhendong¡¯s words, Chen Peifang immediately became displeased! She had finally managed to drive the girl out of the house; how could she let her have the chance toe back? Right, call Shijie! Exiting the bedroom, Chen Peifang quickly made a call to Gu Shijie. Gu Qiangwei stayed in the room, thinking after all he was her biological father, and now that he was unwell, she couldn¡¯t just ignore him, so she took care of him until hey down, then she got up and left. However, she didn¡¯t n to stay for dinner, as it was still early. She didn¡¯t want to be alone with Chen Peifang! Just as she reached the doorway, Gu Zhendong suddenly called out to her from the bed. ¡°Qiangwei!¡± Gu Qiangwei turned her head at the sound, only to see her father suddenly sit up in bed. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Stay for dinner. After dinner, apany dad to a ce.¡± Gu Qiangwei was momentarily taken aback; other than in her childhood, her father rarely took her anywhere, but today he actually wanted to take her to a ce? Suddenly, Gu Qiangwei was moved inside. Could it be that her father really had reformed, feeling he owed too much to her and her mother, and was now trying to make up for it as much as possible? CREATORS¡¯ THOUGHTS AsStudios From 15 Feb 2020, Coins spent on books that aren¡¯t selected will be refunded within 30 days. However, Fast Passes will not be refunded. The selected book will have a mark on the corner of the book cover in 30 days to indicate continuation. Thank you for your understanding. Chapter 60: Drive Away Gu Qiangwei Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Drive Away Gu Qiangwei Editor: As Studios Or could it be that his illness was actually very serious? Thinking of this, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s pupils tightened, and she abruptly walked to the bedside, ¡°Dad, how exactly is your illness? Is it¡­¡± Caught off guard by her sudden question, Gu Zhendong was somewhat bewildered. It took a while before he regained hisposure, with a slightly embarrassed expression on his face. ¡°Hehe, Daddy¡¯s health is fine, don¡¯t worry about it.¡± Gu Qiangwei pursed her lips, which could be considered reassurance. Her father insisted on her staying for dinner. If she refused again, it might seem a bit unreasonable, right? But she didn¡¯t want to be alone with that Chen Peifang. After thinking about it, she decided to sit by the swimming pool in the back garden and read a magazine until dinner time. ¡°Son, you¡¯re back!¡± As soon as Gu Qiangwei left for the back garden, Chen Peifang turned her head and saw her son Gu Shijie walking through the door. ¡°Mom, why did you urgently call me back?¡± ¡°Son,e here!¡± Chen Peifang pulled Gu Shijie, nced towards the backyard, and the two sat down on the couch. ¡°Shijie, it was not easy to finally drive that little bitch Gu Qiangwei out, so after you inherit the Gu family assets, you absolutely cannot let here back to split the spoils!¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°She¡¯s back?¡± Chen Peifang nced at the back garden, ¡°She¡¯s in the backyard. Your dad wants her to stay for dinner. Help mom drive her away!¡± Gu Shijie lifted his hand to touch his chin, his expression thoughtful. ¡°It seems she got involved with a man of distinguished status before. Wouldn¡¯t our actions cause trouble?¡± Hearing this, Chen Peifang immediately became harsh! ¡°Don¡¯t mention that. Just now your dad confirmed to her that the guy is nobody special but someone she hired with money!¡± Gu Shijie frowned, ¡°Hired?¡± ¡°Yes, she probably just wanted to make old Gu regret it, so she deliberately found a man to show off!¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Shijie also couldn¡¯t suppress a snicker. ¡°Shijie, go now and drive her away for mom. I don¡¯t want to see her in this house!¡± Gu Shijie smiled, his eyes deep with meaning, ¡°Leave it to me.¡± After speaking, he got up and walked towards the back garden! By the poolside, Gu Qiangwei sat under a sun umbre, holding a magazine and leisurely flipping through it. Suddenly, the magazine in her hands shot up into the air, and with the passing shadow, she looked up to see Gu Shijie standing in front of her with a meaningful smile. Thinking about the events of that night, Gu Qiangwei was still on edge. At the first sight of Gu Shijie, she jumped up from her chair, her deep ck eyes suddenly fierce! ¡°What are you doing here!?¡± Gu Shijie merely curved his lips, casually flipped through the magazine, and then tossed it onto the round table nearby. ¡°Sister, this is my home, is it strange for me to be here?¡± Staring at the man in front of her who enraged her, Gu Qiangwei clenched her fists, her face clearly full of anger! But at this moment, she didn¡¯t want to have any dealings with Gu Shijie. After giving him a furious look, she turned and walked toward the vi. She thought thating to the back garden would help her avoid Chen Peifang, but unexpectedly, Gu Shijie appeared. This mother and son duo, truly relentless! ¡°Sister¡ª¡± ¡°Gu Shijie!¡± As if knowing that Gu Shijie would grab her, the moment his hand touched her arm, Gu Qiangwei reflexively, instinctively shook it off! Then she turned her head, her eyes angrily fixed on him, ¡°Dad is still upstairs, tryying a finger on me?¡± Chapter 61 - 61 Ill come pick you up Chapter 61: Chapter 61 I¡¯lle pick you up She was well aware that even when facing her only son, her father might not stand on her side, but if Gu Shijie dared toy a hand on her, all she needed to do was scream, and her father upstairs would certainly wake up. Then, he would believe that Gu Shijie had not acted on her that night simply because he was drunk! Listening to her words, Gu Shijie¡¯s expression stiffened on his face. With Gu Zhendong present, he indeed did not dare to act so recklessly. Casting him a nce, Gu Qiangwei turned around and walked into the house. However, as soon as she entered, she saw Chen Peifang¡¯s arrogant demeanor! Gu Qiangwei¡¯s steps halted; she did not want toy eyes on this mother and son pair at all! Turning around, she headed for the second floor. Watching her figure disappear around the corner of the staircase, Chen Peifang then approached her son, ¡°How did it go?¡± ¡°She used Dad to threaten me; getting rid of her might not be so easy now.¡± At his words, Chen Peifang couldn¡¯t help but nce in the direction of the stairs, wondering if she truly had to let her stay for dinner tonight.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Gu Qiangwei arrived on the second floor, intending to spend a few hours in her room, but upon entering, she found that her bedroom had long been transformed into a ¡®storeroom¡¯! This family had never intended to let here back to live. Left with no choice, she went to Gu Zhendong¡¯s study, locked the door behind her, and stayed there until the sky began to darken. Because nobody was talking, she unknowingly fell asleep on the sofa, and waster awakened by the sound of her phone ringing. Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she answered the call without checking the caller ID. ¡°Hello¡­¡± Opposite her, Qin Sijue clearly heard a hint of lethargy in her voice. ¡°Where are you?¡± At six o¡¯clock sharp, having returned to Jueyuan, he, however, hadn¡¯t seen her there. Gu Qiangwei sat up straight, her drowsy eyelids fluttering as she gathered her thoughts. She looked around and remembered she was still at Gu Mansion. By now, it had grown somewhat dark outside the window. ¡°I¡¯m at home.¡± Her voice was soft and inadvertently exuded a sensuality that startled Qin Sijue. Home? He instinctively looked up to the second floor, obviously without her figure in sight. After half a second of deliberation, he realized the ¡®home¡¯ she referred to must mean Gu Mansion. ¡°What are you doing there?¡± ¡°My father is sick.¡± ¡°So?¡± ¡°I came back to see him.¡± ¡°I¡¯lle to pick you up.¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Qiangwei paused, her heart stirred. Despite knowing that their marriage was a sham, she found herself somewhat moved by his tender protectiveness. ¡°No need, I¡¯ll be staying here for dinner tonight.¡± ¡°Then be careful,¡± Qin Sijue felt that after theirst encounter, Gu Zhendong inviting her back this time might have ulterior motives. Gu Qiangwei heard the concern in his cool tone. Unable to resist, she spoke, ¡°Qin Sijue.¡± Hearing her call out his name, Qin Sijue¡¯s gaze flickered slightly, though his expression remained unchanged. ¡°Mm.¡± ¡°Why¡­ why did you ¡®marry¡¯ me?¡± Sometimes, she even felt like a real wife. Therefore, she had to ask for a reason today; otherwise, she truly feared that one day she would fall for this man and submerge in the gentle refuge of his wings. After a few seconds of silence, Qin Sijue finally spoke, ¡°My family wants me to marry soon, and women, to me, are trouble, so¡­ understand?¡± His words were simple and straightforward, and Gu Qiangwei instantly understood, finally realizing why he had decided on a fake marriage with her. Chapter 62: The Person to Meet. Chapter 62: Chapter 62: The Person to Meet. For him, her role as his fake wife was merely his tool to shield himself from his family! Just as he said, their rtionship was nothing more than a matter of convenience. ¡°I understand.¡± Having her answer, she now had a sense of proportion and wouldn¡¯t let her heart ¡°act up.¡± After hanging up the phone, Gu Qiangwei let out a deep sigh, and at that moment, someone knocked on the door. A knock on the door, yet it made her whole body tense up, her hair standing on end! ¡°Qiangwei?¡± Not until she heard Gu Zhendong¡¯s voice from outside did Gu Qiangwei finally rx. She had thought it was Gu Shijieing to harass her again. She got up, walked over, opened the door, and saw Gu Zhendong¡¯s face smiling. ¡°Why have you locked yourself in the study?¡± ncing at her father, Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t n to exin. After all, even if she did, he wouldn¡¯t believe her. Indeed, who would believe that a half-brother would bully his own sister? In others¡¯ eyes, that was simply absurd andughable. ¡°Nothing much, just felt sleepy, so I came in to take a nap.¡± It wasn¡¯t that Gu Zhendong didn¡¯t question her word; it was just that the reason for her staying there was negligible to him,pletely ignorable. As for his thoughts, they revolved around temporarily ttering this daughter of his, to have her apany himter to meet someone important. ¡°Dinner¡¯s ready, let¡¯s go downstairs to eat.¡± Saying this, Gu Zhendong turned and headed downstairs. Following behind him, Gu Qiangwei, seeing his effortless movements and noting no peculiarities in his appearance, couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Dad, is your health¡­ better?¡± When he heard the voice behind him, Gu Zhendong was slightly startled, turned his head, his smile somewhat unnatural. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s fine after taking the medicine.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Without thinking much, Gu Qiangwei followed him to the dining room downstairs. Upon entering the dining room, she saw the two people she disliked the most sitting at the table. Seeing her, Chen Peifang, unlike usual, did not show unpleasantness, but was also not overly enthusiastic. ¡°Let¡¯s eat.¡± With that, she started eating with her chopsticks right away. Gu Qiangwei was sitting opposite Gu Shijie, and the moment she looked up, she caught his sinister smile, which she found extremely distasteful and disgusting! ¡°Qiangwei, eat more of this dish.¡± Saying so, Gu Zhendong picked some food for her. At his action, Gu Qiangwei was slightly startled. Ever since she could remember, this was probably the first time her father had served her food, which only further confirmed her suspicions.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Her father really was trying to make amends. ¡°By the way, who are you taking me to meetter?¡± Recalling what he had said earlier, Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t help but speak up. Upon hearing her words, Gu Zhendong paused in his action of picking food, his face slightly stiffening. But he quickly smiled again, ¡°Someone very important, you¡¯ll know once you¡¯re there.¡± With his response, Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t ask further, assuming the person her father was taking her to meet was an old acquaintance, or perhaps¡­ Looking up, a terrible thought shed through her mind. Her mother had disappeared for twelve years; could it be that he had locked her up to be with Chen Peifang? And the person they were about to meet, could it be her mother? Of course, these were just suspicions in her mind. After dinner, Gu Zhendong indeed took Gu Qiangwei out of the Gu Mansion. The ck sedan gradually drove under the night sky, and after a while, stopped in front of an entertainment club. ¡°We¡¯re here, get out of the car.¡± Gu Zhendong was the first to get out. Chapter 63: Youll Know Once You Enter Chapter 63: Chapter 63: You¡¯ll Know Once You Enter Staring at the striking sign outside the car window, Gu Qiangwei instinctively paused. What was her father bringing her here for? After getting out of the car and ncing at the splendidly grand entrance, she turned her head, puzzled, towards her father Gu Zhendong, ¡°Why have you brought me here?¡± Gu Zhendong¡¯s face stiffened for a moment, but he quickly regained hisposure, turned his head, and looked at Gu Qiangwei with a smile, ¡°Hehe, you¡¯ll see when we go in, let¡¯s go!¡± Watching her father stride forward, Gu Qiangwei stood rooted to the spot, her heart harboring a few questions, but after hesitating for a couple of seconds, she still followed Gu Zhendong¡¯s steps. After entering the extravagant and grand entrance, a few minutester, father and daughter arrived at the door of a private room. Although it was Gu Qiangwei¡¯s first time in such a ce, upon entering, she could not help but notice the atmosphere of rampant revelry. Gu Zhendong pushed open the heavily ornate door of the private room, and soon,ughter could be hearding from inside. Looking around, within the dimly lit room, men and women sat together, weing each other with drinks, their faces adorned with ingratiating grins that had long lost any sense of dignity. For a moment, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s heart sank and she stared nkly at the scene before her. What was her father¡¯s purpose for bringing her here? Looking up, Gu Zhendong had already walked straight into the room, heading towards a man sitting on the sofa who seemed to have a formidable presence. ¡°Oh, Chairman Gu is here.¡± The man, embracing a scantily d beautiful woman, showed a flippant smile upon Gu Zhendong¡¯s arrival. Seeing the man, Gu Zhendong bowed slightly, his face wearing a sycophantic grin. ¡°Mr. Lan.¡± Gu Qiangwei stood not far away, watching her father, who usually held himself so high, now nodding and bowing to a younger man. What exactly was going on? ¡°Qiangwei,e here.¡± Gu Zhendong turned his head, met her gaze, and smiled as he beckoned her over. Gu Qiangwei hesitated for half a second before walking towards him. ¡°Hehe, Mr. Lan, this is my daughter, Gu Qiangwei.¡± Upon hearing this, Mr. Lan¡¯s gaze immediately shifted towards Gu Qiangwei. Although the room was dim, it was hard to miss her well-proportioned figure and her exquisitely beautiful features. Compared to her, all the women in the room seemed merely a background, no, perhaps even mere shadows. Old Gu actually had such an outstanding daughter, he really hadn¡¯t expected that. Mr. Lan¡¯s gaze was quickly captivated by Gu Qiangwei, unable to look away even for a moment. ¡°Move over there!¡± He released the heavily made-up woman from his arms, telling her to roll off the sofa not far away. Then, smiling at Gu Zhendong and his daughter, he said, ¡°Sit.¡± Dragging his daughter along, Gu Zhendong sat down on the sofa, but ced Gu Qiangwei between himself and Mr. Lan.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Qiangwei, this is Mr. Lan Song, the scion of X Bank.¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s brows slightly furrowed, her gaze suspicious as she looked at Gu Zhendong. Why was he introducing Mr. Lan, the scion of X Bank, to her? Suddenly, a thought shed through her mind. Was this Mr. Lan the important person his father was referring to? Her eyes scanned the debauched setting of the private room, and it was clear to any discerning eye what kind of ce this was. Turning her head, her gaze grew colder, ¡°What did you bring me here for, exactly?¡± Meeting her icy gaze, Gu Zhendong hesitated, but quickly found an excuse. ¡°Qiangwei, Dad¡¯spany has been facing some problems recently, and needs Mr. Lan¡¯s help, so he brought you here to join Mr. Lan for a meal.¡± Chapter 64 - 64 Have you ever cared about whether I live or die!? Chapter 64: Chapter 64 Have you ever cared about whether I live or die!? Upon hearing his words, Gu Qiangwei instantly felt like a joke, starkly exposed in front of him, as foolish as one could be! The so-called important person was just to bring her along to dine with a strange man, yet she hade back to see him because she was worried about his health, past grievances forgotten. She even foolishly thought that his conscience was pricked, aware that he owed her and her mother too much, and so he hade to a sudden realization and wanted to make more amends to her. However, all of this was nothing but his sinister exploitation¡­ ¡°Ha¡­ so, your illness, was that also feigned?¡± Gu Zhendong was taken aback, seeing the destion on her face, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit guilty. But hispany had been repeatedly thrust into crises, and if he didn¡¯t secure a loan soon, it might very well go bankrupt! It was his life¡¯s work, and if it copsed, he would have nothing! ¡°No, dad¡¯s stomach has indeed been quite ufortable these past few days. It wasn¡¯t feigned.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s why you asked me if I was with Qin Sijue?¡± Gu Qiangweiughed destely. Why did she keep hoping for this kinship that simply didn¡¯t exist anymore? Gu Zhendong was left at a loss for words by her question. Initially, he indeed thought she was with Qin Sijue, so he wanted to ask for his help, but it turned out that the man was just an impostor she had hired. So in the end, he could only resort to asking her to have a meal with Mr. Lan Song, hoping that a pleased Mr. Lan would agree to the loan.N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°Qiangwei, can you help dad just this once, please?¡± Perhaps seeing the deste smile ying at the corners of her mouth, the guilt in Gu Zhendong¡¯s heart deepened, butpared to the crisis hispany faced, this sense of guilt was quickly dismissed by him. His tone softened, ¡°Qiangwei, dad promises you, once this crisis is resolved, I will bring you back home, and then our family of four can live well together, okay?¡± This sentence sounded like starting over, but to Gu Qiangwei it was like a cold, invisible sword piercing her! Did it mean that if thepany crisis was resolved, he hadn¡¯t intended to bring her back to the Gu Family? A family of four? Chen Peifang certainly wasn¡¯t her mother, and Gu Shijie that bastard wasn¡¯t her brother! As for the man in front of her, from this day forth, this father-daughter rtionship was severed! Since Lan Song was still nearby, Gu Zhendong didn¡¯t dare to be too explicit with his words, just in case Lan Song realized she was unwilling, which mightplicate this dining arrangement. But his daughter¡¯s reluctance to agree soon left him feeling helpless. ¡°Qiangwei, can you just help dad this one time, please? After all, this is dad¡¯s lifelong effort. If thepany goes under, I¡­ I wouldn¡¯t be able to live on¡­¡± ¡°What does your survival have to do with me?¡± Gu Qiangwei suddenly spoke up, her phoenix eyes looking indifferently at Gu Zhendong, her face more determined than ever. Gu Zhendong was stunned, thinking he had misheard. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°What does your life or death have to do with me? From the time I left home until now, have you ever cared about my well-being!?¡± From the sofa, Gu Qiangwei suddenly rose in anger, her hands clenched into fists at her sides! Her fingernails digging into her flesh, but that pain was nothingpared to a fraction of what Gu Zhendong had caused her. Her roar quieted the entire private room quickly. Gu Zhendong and Lan Song both fixed their eyes on her angry face. Chapter 65: Are You Not Human!? Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Are You Not Human!? Fearing that Lan Song would get angry, Gu Zhendong still shamelessly stood up and roared at Gu Qiangwei, ¡°Qiangwei, Master Lan is still here, watch your words!¡± ¡°Why should I be careful? Yourpany¡¯s crisis is none of my business!¡± The more he said this, the more he enraged Gu Qiangwei! She didn¡¯t know why she had been so foolish, foolish enough to naively believe that her father calling her back was out of debt to her and her mother. What she hadn¡¯t expected though, was that her own father actually wanted to sell her off to resolve hispany¡¯s crisis. ¡°Qiangwei!¡± ¡°Gu Zhendong, I¡¯m telling you, from today onwards, our father-daughter rtionship ispletely severed! No more ties!¡± Gu Zhendong was stunned, he had never seen his daughter lose her temper like this in twenty-two years. In an instant, he couldn¡¯t help getting angry too, and the corporate crisis was already making him irritable! ¡°Qiangwei, what are you saying!?¡± ¡°Human words! What, you¡¯re not human, so you can¡¯t understand human speech!?¡± ¡°You!¡± In his anger, Gu Zhendong raised his hand and harshly pped her. ¡®Snap!¡¯ A p, both fierce and urate, shattered thest lingering traces of childhood memories in Gu Qiangwei¡¯s heart. She felt like she was a huge joke at that moment, standing in that private room, allowing all eyes in the room to focus on her. ¡°Director Gu, it seems your daughter is not so willing to join me for this meal. From the sofa, Lan Song held a ss of fine wine, looking with interest at the father and daughter in front of him. Gu Zhendong turned and looked at Lan Song, ¡°Master Lan, rest assured, she¡¯s my daughter, everything must be ording to my arrangements. As long as you help address mypany¡¯s crisis, she must agree even if she doesn¡¯t!¡± ¡°But she seems unwilling.¡± ¡°Master Lan, I¡¯ve already said as much, as long as you are willing to help, then my daughter¡­ she¡¯s yours!¡± He knew very well that Lan Song liked beautiful women, and he had already grown tired of some of the slightly beautiful women in Jingcheng. ¡°Gu Zhendong! Has your conscience been eaten by dogs!?¡± Gu Qiangwei never expected that this father, who rarely cared about her, would one day say such a thing to a stranger. ¡°Just apany Master Lan well during the meal today!¡± Finally, Gu Zhendong, deciding it was all or nothing, dropped the statement and turned to leave the private room! ¡°Gu Zhendong! You stop right there!¡± Seeing such a heartless father, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s heart felt as if it had plunged into an abyss, grasping in vain for any rope that could rescue her.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om She was about to follow him but was stopped by Lan Song¡¯s men! ¡°Gu Zhendong! I will make you regret this, I will make you kneel before me and repent!!!¡± ¡®Thud.¡¯ The door of the private room closed, and Gu Qiangwei¡¯s heart died. She closed her eyes, tears of anger sliding down her cheeks. ¡°Ha¡­ hahaha¡­¡± The next second, Gu Qiangwei, following the arms of the two bodyguards stopping her, slowly slid powerlessly to the ground, her self-mockingughter echoing through the entire private room, but ultimately, it turned into a pitiful cry. Gu Zhendong had actually sold her off¡­ hahaha¡­ ¡°We could have had it all¡­ Rolling in the Deep¡­¡± Amidst the mournful sobs, a ringtone suddenly sounded. However, the sobbing Gu Qiangwei did not answer the call. Chapter 66 - 66 Just Promise You Wont Help Gu Group! Chapter 66: Chapter 66 Just Promise You Won¡¯t Help Gu Group!n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Your had my heart inside of your hands¡­¡± The ringtone kept ring, mingling with the sounds of sobbing. From the couch, Lan Song held a ss of wine and walked towards Gu Qiangwei, looking down on her from above. ¡°Miss Gu.¡± The voice above made Gu Qiangwei stiffen, and her crying suddenly came to a halt. She looked up, stood up, and gazed at the man towering over her. ¡°Care for a drink?¡± Lan Song offered her a ss, his eyes gleaming with interest as he stared at her. Jingcheng actually had such a beauty, and he had been unaware. What a pity! But now it wasn¡¯t toote. ¡°You want me to keep youpany drinking?¡± Gu Qiangwei, now standing, suddenly stopped her tears, took the ss, and eyed Lan Song with equal interest. Lan Song was slightly surprised by her natural reaction. But seeing the wine in her hand, he suddenly curled his lips, ¡°A beauty¡¯spany for a drink is something I wouldn¡¯t dare to decline.¡± ¡°Sure, but I have a condition.¡± ¡°What condition?¡± ¡°We can drink and dine, but I don¡¯t want you to help Gu Zhendong¡¯spany.¡± Lan Song paused at these words, ¡°That might be difficult. After all, you were a gift to me from him.¡± ¡°Even if you don¡¯t help, I¡¯ll still be here. What¡¯s wrong, you¡¯re not happy about it?¡± Holding the ss, Gu Qiangwei downed it in one go. She was not good at drinking, but thankfully, the drink was red wine, which wasn¡¯t so strong! Lan Song eyed her, his gaze moving from her face to her chest, and then to her sensual hips. He suddenly approached and hisrge hand caressed her slender waist. ¡°What about other than drinking and dining?¡± The moment his hand touched her waist, Gu Qiangwei instinctively felt some aversion. She casually spun her body, made her way to the couch, picked up the bottle of red wine, and poured another ss. ¡°Don¡¯t be hasty, Young Master Lan. As long as you agree not to loan to Gu Group, you can have whatever you want.¡± ¡°Really?¡± He thought to himself, why wouldn¡¯t he take up such a fortunate deal? ¡°Of course, as long as your word is as good as gold.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± His agreement brought a smile to Gu Qiangwei¡¯s lips. She raised her ss and downed another in his honor. After two sses, Gu Qiangwei began to feel her cheeks warming up. ¡°Why the rush? We have all night¡­¡± Seeing her face flushed with the hue of inebriation, yet alluring and seductive, Lan Song couldn¡¯t help but step forward and wrap his arm around her waist again. Gu Qiangwei made a move as if to tease and pushed him away. The only way to get away right now was to get him drunk. ¡°Won¡¯t you join me for a drink, Young Master Lan?¡± She offered the ss, bringing it close to his lips. Lan Song didn¡¯t have a reason to refuse a beauty¡¯s drink and gulped it down. But Lan Song¡¯s tolerance for alcohol far exceeded Gu Qiangwei¡¯s expectations. Instead of getting him drunk, she herself started to feel dizzy. At that moment, the phone¡¯s ringtone sounded again, and Gu Qiangwei was indeed a bit tipsy. ¡°Hello¡­¡± She answered the call like a child half-asleep, ¡°Who¡¯s this?¡± ¡°Where are you?¡± Hearing something off in her voice, Qin Sijue¡¯s brows drew together slightly on the other end. ¡°Me?¡± Gu Qiangwei said with a hint of intoxication, pointing at her own nose, followed by sillyughter, ¡°Haha¡­ Well, I was sold by that scoundrel Gu Zhendong¡­¡± Hearing this, Qin Sijue¡¯s dark eyes sharpened. ¡°Where are you right now?¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m naturally in the private room, apanying my buyer for dinner¡­ drinking¡­ and then¡ª¡± Chapter 67 - 67 I Am Your Father! Chapter 67: Chapter 67 I Am Your Father! She hadn¡¯t finished speaking when the call was abruptly cut off! In an instant, a chilling air congealed on Qin Sijue¡¯s cold and charming face. What followed was that booming voice of rage echoing to the heavens! ¡°Find me that old geezer Gu Zhendong!¡± The old housekeeper beside him, startled by the sudden outburst of anger, was somewhat at a loss. But ncing at the crystal clock on the wall, it was already nine o¡¯clock at night, and the Young Madam hadn¡¯t yet returned home.N?v(el)B\\jnn It must be because of this that he¡¯s angry, right? A momentter, outside the private club¡¯s reserved room. Gu Zhendong, his face full of fear, looked at the man before him whose expression was dark and gloomy,pletely clueless about what had happened in just a short while. He, who simply couldn¡¯t fall asleep at home, was still wondering if Lan Song would agree to the loan when, the next second, the front door of his home was forcibly pried open, and a group of men in ck charged upstairs and directly dragged him down! And then, he saw the ¡®imposter¡¯ that Gu Qiangwei had mentioned! But whether it was the man¡¯s attire or his intimidating presence that made people want to keep their distance, everything about him exuded a natural monarch¡¯s aura. Is this really an imposter? Bang! The door to the room was kicked open, and five or six men in ck charged straight in! ¡°Who are you!?¡± From the sofa, Lan Song was just about to make a move on the drunk Gu Qiangwei, when suddenly he heard amotion. Turning his head, he saw Qin Sijue walking into the room with the air of a sovereign in the darkness of night. His gaze fell upon Gu Qiangwei reclining on the sofa, and a fury surged forth! ¡°Who are you people!?¡± Seeing the group barging in without warning, Lan Song immediately stood up, pointing right at Qin Sijue¡¯s nose! With a stern face, Qin Sijue walked over. A few words, casual yet forceful, slipped through his teeth, ¡°I¡¯m your daddy!¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± In Jingcheng, this was probably the first time someone had dared to talk to him like this, and Lan Song was momentarily stunned. ¡°You little bastard, you dare to touch your daddy¡¯s woman?¡± Qin Sijue closed in, his dark eyes flickering with murderous intent! ¡°¡­¡± Ovee by his intimidating presence, Lan Song was dumbstruck for a good while before he snapped back to reality. However, just as he was about to speak, Qin Sijue grabbed him and threw him towards the ss coffee table next to them! ¡°Ah¡­¡± His body crashed onto the coffee table, shattering it, and Lan Song immediately let out a heart-wrenching scream! And Gu Zhendong standing by waspletely dumbfounded! That was the son of the president of X Bank, someone no one in the whole of Jingcheng dared to offend. And this ¡°imposter¡± tossed him aside like a toad? Gu Zhendong was dumbstruck, while Gu Qiangwei suddenly sat up on the sofa with a drunken giggle, watching Lan Song being thrown out. Then pping andughing foolishly, ¡°Good! Good beating! Good¡­¡± Before she could cheer a few times, she copsed again. Qin Sijue turned his head and walked over to pick up the one on the sofa. ¡°Can¡¯t hold your liquor, yet you get this drunk.¡± Looking down at the little one in his arms, despite the anger in his heart, he couldn¡¯t bear to let it out on her. Instead, he felt a tightness in his chest as he looked at her, knocked out drunk. That¡¯s when Gu Qiangwei, her vision blurry from the alcohol, suddenly came to, opening her muddled eyes to the face so handsome it was infuriating! ¡°Eh¡­ aren¡¯t you Qin Sijue?¡± She lifted her hand, tilted her head, and pointed at his face with a silly look, her big eyes blinking nonstop, fixedly gazing at him. Chapter 68 - 68 Qin Sijue, you finally came... Chapter 68: Chapter 68 Qin Sijue, you finally came¡­ His expression was calm as he stared at her, ¡°Isn¡¯t that me?¡± ¡°Haha¡­ Qin Sijue, you finally came¡­¡± As her words fell, she suddenly smiled sweetly and leaned her face into his warm chest, even nuzzling further in, finding the position veryfortable and exceptionally reassuring for her. Lowering his gaze, looking at the woman who had gradually fallen asleep, Qin Sijue carried her and turned to leave the luxurious private room. Gu Zhendong stood there, dumbstruck, watching the departing noble man and then looking at Lan Song, who was still lying on the ground wailing incessantly, unable to react at all! The young master of Jingcheng, Lan, was actually beaten up by a mysterious man until he was down searching for his teeth? If this got out to the media reporters, it might just be Jingcheng¡¯s headline tomorrow! However, before Gu Zhendong could snap out of it, he suddenly felt a force pulling him towards the outside of the private room! ¡°Who are you exactly?¡± Looking at the man escorting him beside, who appeared to be just an assistant or bodyguard, the chilling coldness on the man¡¯s face was frightening! Luo Chen nced at him, disgusted to the extreme with Gu Zhendong¡¯s character! This Young Madam was his own daughter, yet he had sold her to Lan Song for the sake of corporate benefits, utterly devoid of conscience! He wondered how Mr. Qin would punish himter! ¡°Where exactly are you taking me!?¡± Only when he got into the ck sedan did Gu Zhendong¡¯s heart start to tremble with fear. Who exactly was this ¡®imposter¡¯ Qin Sijue? Judging by his presence, he clearly wasn¡¯t just anybody, but why would Qiangwei deceive him? Luo Chen still ignored him, his face as cold as a piece of ice, sending chills through people. The more he remained silent and brooded with a grim face, the more frightened Gu Zhendong became, unable to help but swallow repeatedly in fear! Turning his head, the ck sedan slowly left the city area and headed toward a mountainous area along the coast of Jingcheng. Even though Gu Zhendong had been in Jingcheng for decades, he had almost never taken this road. It was said to be a private road, and as for who it belonged to, he was not sure, only that it was very mysterious, and without special permission, no one dared to take this road. The car continued until it finally stopped in front of an opulent and imposing building. Looking at the luxurious building standing on the mountainside, Gu Zhendong dared not even guess lightly at its luxury and value!n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om He got out of the car, and Qin Sijue, carrying Gu Qiangwei, walked straight into the house. ¡°Mr. Qin.¡± Watching Qin Sijue head straight into the house, Luo Chen couldn¡¯t help but speak, ¡°What should we do with this cargo?¡± ¡°Lock him up for three days and three nights before deciding, no food or drink!¡± Qin Sijue didn¡¯t even turn his head, his sharp, ck eyes shooting out a beam of cold light, his voice cold as frost! Luo Chen took the order, turned around, pulled Gu Zhendong from the back seat, and then walked towards a building on the side of the vi. Since this vi was built, this building hadn¡¯t been used yet; he hadn¡¯t expected that the first person to be confined would be the Young Madam¡¯s father! But for a beastly father like him, it was indeed fitting to lock him up and punish him thoroughly to relieve their anger! ¡°Who are you people!? What you are doing is illegal!¡± Hearing that he would be locked up for three days and three nights, Gu Zhendong was almost scared to pee, his heart filled with even more rm! He was the chairman of the Gu Group, when had he ever been humiliated like this? ¡°Let me go! Let go of me! I will sue you!¡± Chapter 69: Its actually a... Male lion!? Chapter 69: Chapter 69: It¡¯s actually a¡­ Male lion!? ¡°` However, Luo Chenpletely ignored Gu Zhendong¡¯s bluster and simply led him through the building and into a garden. In the darkness of the night, this garden was unlike any other, not pleasing to the eye with a feast of beauty; instead, it was surrounded by thorns, looking somewhat eerie and raising the hair on one¡¯s neck. What in the world was this ce? Because it was night, a stunned Gu Zhendong hadn¡¯t yet made out the nature of the ce before suddenly, a roar sounded! ¡°Roar¡­¡± What was that sound!? Gu Zhendong¡¯s whole body jolted as he turned towards the sound, only to see in the pitch-ck night a massive silhouette slowly approaching. Gu Zhendong couldn¡¯t make out the true form of this massive creature, only discerning those eyes glowing with a fluorescent light through the darkness. Then, the enormous figure drew closer and closer. Could it be a¡­ lion!? How could such a thing be kept in a vi!? Seeing the lion baring its fangs as it opened its mouth, Gu Zhendong¡¯splexion drastically changed, his instinct to retreat in fear kicking in! But before he could move back, Luo Chen pushed him forward! ¡°Go on then!¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn ncing at Gu Zhendong¡¯s cowardly and frightened demeanor, Luo Chen couldn¡¯t help but sneer, feeling truly delighted at heart! If it weren¡¯t for Mr. Qin arriving in time, the Young Madam would have already fallen into the tiger¡¯s den by now, and this biological father hadn¡¯t thought of these things at all, simply sending his own daughter to the tiger¡¯s mouth for the sake of thepany¡¯s interests! Go over there!? Gu Zhendong¡¯s eyes widened, wanting to look back at Luo Chen, but before he could turn his face, he was pushed in the direction of the lion! ¡°No, no, no! I won¡¯t go over there, that¡¯s a lion!¡± ¡°Are you scared already?¡± Luo Chen said with a light smile, ¡°You¡¯ll have to stay here for three days and three nights.¡± His terrified, pathetic look was oh so gratifying! Truly, you reap what you sow! Selling out to anyone else would have been fine, but he had to betray the woman of Jingcheng¡¯s all-powerful Qin Sijue! ¡°Who, who are you guys! Why are you doing this to me!? I, Gu, didn¡¯t offend you to my knowledge!¡± Gu Zhendong backed away, legs trembling, not understanding when he had crossed a big shot. Hearing this, Luo Chen couldn¡¯t help but speak up. ¡°Not offended? Old man Gu, you don¡¯t have a great memory.¡± ¡°What?¡± Gu Zhendong didn¡¯t understand. ¡°Remember,st time Mr. Qin personally said that the Young Madam had nothing to do with the Gu Family, but in a blink of an eye, you actually sold our Young Madam?¡± ¡°Young, Young Madam?¡± Gu Zhendong frowned. ¡°That¡¯s right, Mr. Qin¡¯s woman, and you dared to sell her?¡± Mr. Qin? ¡°You-you mean, the man earlier was really Qin Sijue!?¡± ¡°Could there be a fake one?¡± Gu Zhendong¡¯s expression became extremely ugly! That man really was Qin Sijue, yet Qiangwei lied to him saying he was a hired imposter!? ¡°This Qiangwei¡­ why did she lie to me that he was hired!¡± Luo Chen frowned, ¡°Hired?¡± Gu Zhendong looked up, starting to shamelessly beg for mercy, ¡°Sir, I truly didn¡¯t know Qiangwei was Mr. Qin¡¯s woman, I really had no idea! It was Qiangwei, she deceived me saying Mr. Qin was an imposter she had paid for, if I knew, I wouldn¡¯t dare take her to dine with Young Master Lan even if I had a hundred guts!¡± If he had known earlier, why would he have ever done such a thing! ¡°` Chapter 70 - 70 What on earth do you want to do!? Chapter 70: Chapter 70 What on earth do you want to do!? But why would Qiangwei lie to him? After all, he is her biological father! The statement made Luo Chen pause slightly!n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om A hired impostor!? The corners of Luo Chen¡¯s mouth twitched. This Young Madam was truly mischievous! He gave Gu Zhendong a disdainful nce, ¡°Whether you knew it early on or found outter, the undeniable fact is that you sold Mr. Qin¡¯s woman. So, for these three days, you¡¯ll be redeeming yourself properly!¡± As his words fell, Luo Chen didn¡¯t pay any more attention to him and, pulling Gu Zhendong along, headed toward a cage in the center of the garden! ¡°What on earth are you going to do!?¡± Gu Zhendong was horrified, but nobody paid him any heed! Luo Chen, taking advantage of the momentum, pushed him into the cage and then locked it! ng! ng! ng! Locked in a cage like prey, Gu Zhendong began to shake the iron bars desperately. He wasn¡¯t an animal; why should he be confined in here? ¡°Let me out, I want to see Qiangwei, call her here!¡± After the door was locked, Gu Zhendong started to realize that the cage was slowly being lifted upwards. ¡°I advise you, it¡¯s best not to struggle desperately inside the cage. This height is just right for that lion. If you struggle, the cage will descend, and by then if you get eaten by the lion, I won¡¯t care.¡± At this moment, only Luo Chen was in front of the cage, while the other two bodyguards stood not far away. Following his gaze, Gu Zhendong looked down and saw the male lion that had indeed arrived next to Luo Chen, lifting its head that inspired fear in the heart, staring intently at him inside the cage! But this is a lion, so why doesn¡¯t it attack the man? ¡°Emperor Cat, give him a good scare,¡± Luo Chen crouched down and whispered into the ear of the male lion. Then he raised his hand and stroked its golden mane before standing up and looking toward Gu Zhendong in the cage, ¡°Enjoy these three days.¡± His words having been spoken, he turned and walked toward the garden entrance. ¡°Hey¡­ don¡¯t go, don¡¯t leave me locked in here!¡± Living for more than forty years, Gu Zhendong had never suffered such an ordeal and couldn¡¯t help but feel terrified! The cage, suspended in mid-air, swayed even more violently as he shook it! ¡°Roar¡ª¡± Below the cage, looking at the prey filled with the desire to eat, Emperor Cat¡¯s saliva flowed freely! Its eyes were piercing! As this thunderous roar echoed, Gu Zhendong immediately calmed down on recalling Luo Chen¡¯s words. If the cage descended, he would indeed be the lion¡¯s meal! In the vi¡¯s second floor. Seeing that she wasn¡¯t injured, just reeking of a strong smell of alcohol, probably just drunk, Sijue did not call for Li Yuan. Having just ced her on the soft, big bed, Qin Sijue was about to get up, but Gu Qiangwei clung to him tightly! The sense of security from his chest was something she had never felt before, very warm. It felt as if the moment she left, she would be devoured by the darkness of this world or abandoned. His eyelids slightly lowered, Qin Sijue looked at the hand clutching at his garment, a touch of concern crossing his heart. ¡°Don¡¯t go¡­ Don¡¯t leave me¡­¡± In her sleep, Gu Qiangwei murmured drunkenly. The words once again struck a chord in Qin Sijue¡¯s heart. But it wasn¡¯t proper to keep standing bent over at the side of the bed, so, with no other choice, he had to get on the bed and lie down beside her. By now, it was already eleven o¡¯clock at night. Chapter 71 - 71 Why dont we sleep together? Chapter 71: Chapter 71 Why don¡¯t we sleep together? Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t know how long she had slept when she suddenly frowned with a splitting headache, gradually waking in the dead of night. She grimaced in pain, feeling extremely dry and parched. ¡°I want to drink water¡­¡± The person in her arms moved, startling Qin Sijue who was half-asleep; until now, his strong arms were still wrapped around her, starting to feel numb. As he opened his narrow eyes, the first sight was Gu Qiangwei¡¯s pained expression as she furrowed her brows. Then, his gaze fell on her cracked lips. ¡°So thirsty¡­¡± Her eyelids were too heavy, and for a moment, Gu Qiangwei simply couldn¡¯t open her eyes. Hearing her muttering, Qin Sijue gently withdrew his arm that was cushioned under her neck and moved a bit. Then he turned over, got out of bed, quickly poured a ss of water, and brought it to her parched lips. After drinking several sips of water, the sleepy Gu Qiangwei managed to slightly open her eyelids. By then, her head was much clearer, and the drunkenness had subsided. As she lifted her eyes, they met a pair of deep, dark pupils, and she couldn¡¯t help but be slightly startled. This man was too perfect; sometimes, she felt like she was in a dream.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Realizing she was still partially cradled in his arms, Gu Qiangwei quickly sat up straight, looked up at him, and suddenly felt a bit shy. ¡°Awake?¡± She nodded, ¡°Mhm.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t drink so much next time.¡± His voice, like trickling water, sounded especially pleasant and melodious in the quiet night, but it carried a thick note of displeasure, which Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t fail to notice. Angry? Subconsciously lifting her gaze again, she nced at his handsome andposed face. Right, how did she get back here? Her clear eyes once again rested on his face; through the haze, she seemed to recall seeing Qin Si enter the private room she was in? So, was it he who brought her back? She had been rescued by him once again. ¡°Thank you¡­ for saving me again.¡± ¡°You¡¯re my wife, who else would I save?¡± He looked at her downcast face and spoke quite matter-of-factly. It caused another illusion for Gu Qiangwei. ¡°But I am only fake¡ª¡± ¡°It¡¯ste, go to sleep!¡± Before she could finish her sentence, Qin Si suddenly rolled out of bed andid down on the sofa in the bedroom. Watching him close his eyes lightly, Gu Qiangwei was still a bit startled. She looked at the man and then at the two-meter-wide bed; was he nning to sleep on the sofa? Uh, it seemed like she had taken over the bed¡­ ¡°I¡¯ll go sleep in the guest room then.¡± After all, this was his master bedroom, and Gu Qiangwei felt a bit embarrassed as she uncovered the nkets and nned to get out of bed. ¡°Do you want all the servants to know you¡¯re just my fake wife?¡± From the sofa, the man suddenly opened his eyes, lightly lifting his lids and staring at her, who was about to get out of bed. At his words, Gu Qiangwei froze, lifted her eyes to meet his deep gaze, and was briefly flustered. Although their marriage was a sham, inside this house, they were ¡®truly¡¯ married! If she went to sleep in another room, it would indeed seem a bit improper. ¡°Then you sleep in the bed, and I¡¯ll take the sofa.¡± She said, flipping off the covers, and attempting to get out of bed again. ¡°How about we sleep together?¡± ¡°¡­¡± What? She halted mid-motion once again, startled as she looked up at him. Hey there with a rxed posture, his voice not revealing how much truth was in his words. It must be a joke, right? Qin Sijue gave her a nce and then closed his deep-set eyes again, cing his hands behind his head, pretending to sleep. Looking at his sleeping figure, his handsome facial contours were distinct. Chapter 72: If You Dont Sleep, I Will Sleep with You! Chapter 72: Chapter 72: If You Don¡¯t Sleep, I Will Sleep with You! Gu Qiangwei stared for a long while, then silently pulled her legs back under the covers, settling into a quietness devoid of any sound. Despite just lying down, her mind was filled with images of Gu Zhendong handing her over to Lan Song. Her own father, how could he be so heartless? Twelve years ago, he abandoned her mother, and twelve yearster, for the benefit of thepany, he personally handed her over to a stranger. Heh¡­ Tears wet the pillowcase, yet they made no sound at all. Gu Qiangwei felt no sleepiness well into the night. Behind her, suddenly, there was a sound of restless tossing and turning. Drying her tears, she turned her side slightly and twisted her head, only to see under the warm yellow light, the man on the sofa was constantly shifting, unable to settle. It was really quite unfair for Qin Sijue with his height of one meter eighty-seven to sleep on a sofa; he tossed and turned feeling ufortable however heid. Looking at his face, carved like a knife and brooding, Gu Qiangwei sat up. ¡°Um¡­¡± In the quiet night, she murmured softly. From the sofa, Qin Sijue¡¯s restless movements stopped and he turned to nce at her sidelong. ¡°Why don¡¯t youe sleep in the bed, and I¡¯ll sleep on the sof¡ª¡± Whoosh¡ª Before she could finish her sentence, she saw a shadow swoosh onto the big bed! At a nce, she saw the man lie down right beside her, then close his eyes to sleep. ¡°¡­¡± Watching him sleep as if nothing happened, Gu Qiangwei pursed her lips, lifted the nket, and instinctively was about to get out of bed to give the bed to him and sleep on the sofa herself. But just as her hand clutched the thin nket and she was about to get up, the next second, she felt a force pulling her down! ¡°Mm!¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn Taken by surprise, Gu Qiangwei fell down, tumbling into the man¡¯s warm arms. ¡°Sleep,¡± his voice, deep and maic, made her heart involuntarily begin to beat faster, thumping wildly. Barely lifting the curtain, she saw the handsome features of the man right before her eyes. Gu Qiangwei¡¯s heart fluttered, the man¡¯s warm breath hitting her face made her heart beat even more intensely. ¡°I, I should still go sleep down below¡­¡± How could she possibly sleep like this! ¡°If you don¡¯t sleep now, I¡¯ll sleep you!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Huh? Gu Qiangwei¡¯s pupils widened slightly, staring at the man in surprise, only to see him still lightly closing his eyes, his sexy lips parting then closing again. But with him holding her like this, she couldn¡¯t sleep at all, not for the whole night! Thump, thump, thump¡­ The spacious master bedroom quickly quieted down, quiet enough that Gu Qiangwei could clearly hear her own heartbeat. She felt she was going to go crazy like this! No way, it¡¯s a bit hot, her face also feels so hot¡­ ¡°Qin Sijue, I still think¡ª¡± Before she could finish, she suddenly felt a warm, moist sensation on her lips, and that unfamiliar softness. This is¡­ Gu Qiangwei¡¯s eyes widened, only to see the man¡¯s distinct, thick eyshes close at hand! He¡­ he was actually kissing her!? Her mind went nk, the only sensation was that soft, electrifying tingle. ¡°Mm¡­¡± She felt she couldn¡¯t even make a sound. The next second, Qin Sijue let go of her, his dark eyes under the warm yellow light seemed exceptionally clear, mysterious. ¡°Say one more word, and I¡¯ll execute you right here!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Execute right here? What, what does that mean? Chapter 73: Its Actually Seafood Congee Chapter 73: Chapter 73: It¡¯s Actually Seafood Congee ¡°` Until his warm lips moved away, Gu Qiangwei was stillpletely in shock, and the man, after leaving his words, closed his eyes to sleep once again. Although she wasn¡¯t quite certain what ¡°summary execution¡± meant, Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t dare to speak anymore.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Just that one kiss ensured she was truly going to suffer fromplete insomnia tonight¡­ At that moment, the man¡¯s sensuous lips involuntarily curved upward into an arc under the warm yellow light. The nights of summer weren¡¯t very long. In the morning, a ray of sunshine pierced through the sheer curtains into the room, and since it was just getting light when she fell asleep, Gu Qiangwei found afortable position after turning over in bed and continued to sleep, contented. It wasn¡¯t until the sound of trickling water came from the bathroom that shezily opened her eyes, coinciding with a glimpse of the dazzling sunlight. The sunlight was somewhat blinding, and she shielded her eyes with her hand, gazing at the blue sky outside the window. The sunlight was dazzling, but her heart felt slightly damp. ¡®Click.¡¯ The bathroom door opened, and Qin Sijue came out wearing a robe, revealing his ivory-colored skin that was healthy and taut, along with that sexy and firm chest¡ªa pure temptation! Seeing the man, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s mind couldn¡¯t help but recall the sudden kiss fromst night, and in an instant, her ear tips turned crimson! Embarrassment made her instinctively lower her face and look away. Qin Sijue had just returned from his morning swim, ustomed to taking a bath, but he hadn¡¯t expected her to wake up at this time. Their gazes collided, and he gave her a deep look before heading to the wardrobe to change into a clean, crisp white shirt and hand-tailored trousers. Watching him enter the wardrobe, Gu Qiangwei slipped away in a sh, hurrying into the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth! When she came out again, Qin Sijue¡¯s figure was nowhere to be seen in the luxurious bedroom. After changing into a set of homewear, Gu Qiangwei went downstairs. ¡°Young Madam is up.¡± Seeing here down, Butler Qin greeted her respectfully and warmly. Gu Qiangwei also responded with a courteous and gentle smile. ¡°Young Master is waiting in the dining room for you to have breakfast together,¡± Butler Qin added with a smile. Gu Qiangwei paused, her eyes naturally drifting towards the dining room entrance. She then moved forward, gradually making her way there. Upon entering, she saw the man seated in the main seat, and that passionate kiss erupted once again in her mind. She lowered her face, coughed softly, and tried to reim her thoughts. Then, she sat down at the dining table. Only after she was seated did Qin Sijue lift his hand to pick up his bowl and spoon, leisurely sipping his seafood porridge. Gu Qiangwei nced at him and then bowed her head, intending to pick up her own bowl and spoon. However, upon looking down, she noticed half a crab in her bowl of white porridge. It was seafood porridge? What to do? Seafood always upset her stomach¡­ ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Seeing her motionless, staring nkly, Qin Sijue raised his eyes, and his narrow gaze was fixed on her unmoving form. ¡°Uh, nothing,¡± she looked up at him and then quietly lifted her bowl to begin eating, taking small sips. A little should be fine, right? Although she was nominally the ¡®mistress¡¯ of the house, it was only a sham marriage, and she didn¡¯t feel it was right to have someone prepare another breakfast for her, so she made do with what was avable. Fortunately, there were also steamed buns and eggs. She would eat less porridge and have an extra bun! After just a couple of small sips, Gu Qiangwei raised her hand, instinctively reaching for a bun. However, just as her hand barely touched the top bun, Qin Sijue¡¯s hand also reached for the same one; she was momentarily taken aback, and the movement to take a bun halted abruptly. ¡°` Chapter 74: Sore Hands! Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Sore Hands! Qin Sijue seemed equally surprised by this gesture, his narrow and clear eyes slightly lifting to meet her pitch-ck pupils. Making eye contact with his deep gaze, Gu Qiangwei hesitated, then quickly withdrew her hand and lowered her head, drinking several mouthfuls of porridge in rapid session! Watching her consecutive actions of drinking porridge, Qin Sijue was stunned for a moment, then stretched out his hand to pass the steamed bun he was holding over to her! At this time, Gu Qiangwei had unconsciously finished scooping out the entire bowl of porridge! Looking at the now empty ceramic bowl, caught in an awkward moment, she suddenly saw a white steamed bun appear in her line of sight. She paused for a moment, then looked up and nced at the man at the head of the table. Qin Sijue, on the other hand, had already picked up another steamed bun with his other hand, and as he looked at her, he took a big bite, chewing while watching her. ¡°My arm¡¯s tired.¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn His low voice rang out once more, and Gu Qiangwei finally came to her senses, hurriedly taking the steamed bun from his hand. ¡°Thank you!¡± ¡°From now on, you may use anything in this house as you like, and there¡¯s no need to be formal with me,¡± he said. Gu Qiangwei raised her eyes and looked at Qin Sijue. Everything in this house could be used freely? Her gaze lingered on his handsome, serene face. What exactly did he mean by that? Did a fake marriage really require going to such lengths? After quietly finishing the steamed bun, Gu Qiangwei was full. Qin Sijue sat at the head of the table, watching her until she had eaten everything, ¡°Not eating anymore?¡± Gu Qiangwei shook her head, ¡°I¡¯m full!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± He stood up straight from his chair and then walked around the dining table to pull her up from her seat, heading towards the living room. ¡°Where are we going?¡± Pulled by him through the door, Gu Qiangwei was still somewhat at a loss. It wasn¡¯t until they arrived at a garden that Qin Sijue finally stopped and nced sideways at her. Looking at the garden before her, then at Qin Sijue, Gu Qiangwei did not understand why he had brought her here. He nced at her and then led her into the garden. Soon, arge iron cage came into view for Gu Qiangwei, and within it, she faintly saw¡­ a figure? Staring at the cage and the seemingly human shadow inside, Gu Qiangwei furrowed her brows, incredulous. ¡°Qiangwei! Is that you, Qiangwei!?¡± Inside the cage, after a night full of fear and intimidation by the lion, Gu Zhendong looked utterly haggard. Upon seeing the approaching figure, he immediately grasped the bars of the cage desperately, his face full of hope as if a savior hade. Hearing that familiar voice, Gu Qiangwei was startled, and her pace came to an abrupt halt. Inside the cage¡­ it was him¡­ Qin Sijue slightly turned his head to look at her somewhat pale profile. Gu Qiangwei also turned to look at him, ¡°You¡­ You locked him in there?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t like it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Gu Qiangwei faltered. Though the man inside was her father, ever since the night before, when he had personally sold her to Lan Song, the already fragile bond of father and daughter had been shattered to the point of being worthless. She didn¡¯t respond to Qin Sijue¡¯s question but instead turned back to continue looking at the man inside the cage. ¡°Qiangwei, oh Qiangwei, Daddy knows he was wrong. Please, ask Mr. Qin to let me out, okay? Daddy really knows he was wrong!¡± Gu Zhendong begged desperately, looking at his daughter outside the cage. Chapter 75: My Father Has Been Dead for a Long Time! Chapter 75: Chapter 75: My Father Has Been Dead for a Long Time! However, his pleading was seen by Gu Qiangwei as nothing but the consequences of his own actions! Just as she was about to approach the cage, suddenly, a huge figure leaped out, blocking her way in front of Gu Qiangwei! ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª¡± Gu Qiangwei hadn¡¯t had time to see what this enormous creature was, but when she did, she waspletely shocked! A lion, a lion!? How could there be a lion here!? Lions are carnivorous animals, and Gu Qiangwei¡¯s instinct was to run away. But the next second, she saw the lion suddenly be submissive and start walking towards her. ¡°Ah!¡± Seeing the lion approaching suddenly, Gu Qiangwei was terrified out of her wits! ¡°Good.¡± The next moment, however, she saw the lion walk towards Qin Sijue, instantly losing its wild nature and bing very tame! Gu Qiangwei waspletely dumbfounded. The lion, it actually didn¡¯t attack Qin Sijue? ¡°It, it doesn¡¯t bite?¡± she timidly asked, looking at the man.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Qin Sijue looked up, ¡°It¡¯s a lion, what do you think?¡± ¡°Then, why doesn¡¯t it bite you?¡± ¡°I raised it. If it dares to bite me, I¡¯ll roast it for dinner!¡± ¡°¡­¡± You eat lions too! Gu Qiangwei looked at the lion, then back at the man, unable to understand how a lion could also be kept as a pet! ¡°Qiangwei, Qiangwei! Save your dad, dad is about to die of thirst¡­¡± Inside the cage, Gu Zhendong was still pleading desperately. Since it was summer, and at that moment, the intense sun was bearing down directly, making Gu Zhendong inside the cage seem like a piece of human flesh being roasted, drenched in sweat! Hearing this, Gu Qiangwei turned her head and looked at the cage hanging in mid-air. ¡°Save you?¡± ¡°Yes, please give dad a drink of water, I¡­ I¡¯m really about to die of thirst.¡± Seeing his miserable and pathetic state, Gu Qiangwei sneered coldly, yet her heart was piercing with pain like a needle, utterly heartbreaking! ¡°Why should I save you?¡± she asked coldly as if the person locked in the cage wasn¡¯t her father but a demon who had thrown her into the jaws of a beast! Gu Zhendong was taken aback, his expression somewhat embarrassed. ¡°I, I¡¯m your dad¡­ ¡± ¡°Dad? I¡¯m sorry, you must have confused me with someone else. My father died long ago!¡± ¡°Qiangwei, I know you me me, but¡­ but your dad had no choice either. Gu Corporation is the work of my life; I couldn¡¯t just watch it fall¡­¡± ¡°So you could just sell me off!?¡± Gu Qiangwei screamed in agony! Why, even now, were his eyes and heart only filled with hispany, while she, when needed, was a daughter, and when not, disposable like worn-out shoes! ¡°I¡­¡± Facing her resolute words, Gu Zhendong felt guilty and speechless. ¡°You repeatedly im to be my father, yet you could easily sell me to others for profit. How do you qualify to be my father?¡± Tears swirled in her eyes, but she stubbornly held them back. Gu Zhendong was speechless, but more than feeling guilty, he didn¡¯t want to die! ¡°Qiangwei, even if you say that, but you truly are my daughter¡­¡± ¡°No! I don¡¯t have a father who abandons his wife and daughter. From the moment you abandoned my mother, from the moment you personally sold me off, you and I no longer have any connections!¡± Gazing at the man in the cage, she was filled with resentment, uttering each word as if squeezing them through her teeth. Atst, she decisively turned around and walked toward the garden¡¯s entrance. Seeing her leave, Gu Zhendong became even more panicked. Chapter 76 - 76 Rewarding the Lion with Lunch? Chapter 76: Chapter 76 Rewarding the Lion with Lunch? ¡°Qiangwei¡­ Qiangwei! I¡¯m your dad, you can¡¯t treat me like this!¡± Yet, no matter how loudly he yelled, the figure in the garden never turned back. Returning to the living room, Gu Qiangwei sank into the sofa, her eyes hollow and deste. It wasn¡¯t until the sound of footsteps approached that she looked up, meeting Qin Sijue¡¯s gaze as he walked in. ¡°How do you n to deal with him?¡± she asked softly, her voice somewhat choked and hoarse. ¡°How would you like to deal with him?¡± He took a seat beside her, his deep eyes fixed on her face, which clearly showed traces of tears. Gu Qiangwei looked down, feeling somewhat at a loss inside. After all, he was her father, the man who had given her life. But this very father had almost destroyed her life by his own hands. ¡°How about giving him to that lion as lunch?¡± His words were light as a feather, but they made Gu Qiangwei abruptly look up in shock at the man sitting calmly before her. Give him to that lion as lunch? Did he mean, let the lion eat him!? That thought made Gu Qiangwei involuntarily swallow hard. Gu Zhendong deserved death, but she had never truly wished for his life to be taken. From the depths of her dark eyes, Qin Sijue saw her hesitation. It was still her biological father, after all, and her heart couldn¡¯t harden entirely. ¡°Then let¡¯s starve him for three days without food or water!¡± The man rose, his tall and perfect figure like a wless sculpture. To this punishment, Gu Qiangwei inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om She couldn¡¯t bear to imagine what a horrible scene it would be to send Gu Zhendong to the lion¡¯s mouth, and she might end up being used of patricide! When she looked up again, the man had already stood up and was heading upstairs. Shortly after, he changed into a crisp, handmade suit¡ªhis immacte physiqueplemented by his innate noble aura¡ªmade Gu Qiangwei stare momentarily. This man was truly too perfect, utterly out of reach. With a rxed and elegant gait, he walked over and stood in front of her. The man¡¯s overwhelming presence immediately enveloped her. Gu Qiangwei looked up into his eyes as dark as night, thinking he was about to say something, but he simply nced at her before turning and walking towards the main door. As he left, the butler stood at the entrance, respectfully bowing to him, ¡°Young Master, take care.¡± Not until his figure hadpletely vanished, and the sound of the engine became fainter from the courtyard, did Gu Qiangwei withdraw her gaze. Just then, she suddenly felt a dull pain in the upper part of her abdomen. This was not good, it must be because she had eaten seafood porridge earlier. Sitting on the sofa, Gu Qiangwei clutched her stomach, the pain causing her brows to furrow deeply. ¡°Young Madam, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Upon turning around, Qin Bo immediately noticed something was amiss with her on the sofa and couldn¡¯t help but walk over and ask with concern. By now, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s face had turned somewhat pale. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, my stomach just feels a bit ufortable.¡± Saying this, she stood, intending to lie down upstairs for a while. But hearing this, Qin Bo became worried, ¡°Your stomach hurts? Should I call the doctor for you?¡± As he spoke, he was ready to make the call! Gu Qiangwei had experienced stomach pains before, so she wasn¡¯t very concerned, thinking a little rest should remedy it. She thus held her stomach with one hand and said softly, ¡°No need, I¡¯ll feel better after lying down for a bit.¡± Having said that, she headed straight for the upstairs. Watching her ascend, Qin Bo still felt a tinge of worry. Chapter 77 - 77 Qiao Muxues Call Chapter 77: Chapter 77 Qiao Muxue¡¯s Call ¡°Quickly, help the Young Madam upstairs to rest!¡± Although he was over fifty, being a man, Qin Bo quickly called a maid to assist Gu Qiangwei up to the second floor. Lying in bed, the pain came in waves, and Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t sleep at all.N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°This time, it seems to hurt even more than thest¡­¡± She curled up, holding her stomach with her hand, her brows constantly furrowed, but the stomach pain didn¡¯t lessen. A ringtone sounded, and she weakly opened her eyes. Relying on her familiar memory, she brought the phone to her ear, ¡°Hello¡­¡± Over the phone, Qiao Muxue took half a second before reluctantly speaking, her tone seemingly respectful but sounding somewhat sarcastic, ¡°Miss Gu, regarding the investment, may I ask if you have time to meet today?¡± Recognizing it was Qiao Muxue¡¯s voice, Gu Qiangwei lightly lifted her eyelids, almost forgetting about this matter. Enduring the stomach pain, she sat up, certain ounts indeed needed to be settled properly! If it weren¡¯t for knowing that Shen Mochen was still waiting for this investment, she might have deliberately dyed to trouble Qiao Muxue. ¡°Who is this?¡± Over the phone, Qiao Muxue paused, then her face turned ugly! This Gu Qiangwei, knowing it was her voice, still asked who she was! ¡°I am Qiao Muxue from Starlight Entertainment.¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s you.¡± Her tone was indifferent, as if she hardly remembered her at all. Qiao Muxue clenched her teeth, ¡°May we meet to discuss the investment matters?¡± ¡°Now?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Fine, choose a ce.¡± ¡°Eleven o¡¯clock, Time Cafe!¡± ¡°Good.¡± After hanging up, Gu Qiangwei turned her head and nced at the crystal clock on the wall, it was already 10:20 AM. If she drove from here, it would take about thirty to forty minutes, yet Gu Qiangwei arrived at the cafe half an hourte! Sitting in the elegant seat, Qiao Muxue kept looking at her watch, it was 11:29 AM, and Gu Qiangwei still hadn¡¯t arrived, making her wait an additional half an hour! Who knew which wild man she followed, even Shen Bo started to dread her! At 11:30 AM sharp, the cafe¡¯s ss door was pushed open. Gu Qiangwei endured the stomach pain and, to look more energetic, she, who rarely wore makeup, had specifically put on light makeup today, attracting quite a few nces as soon as she entered. She was naturally morous, and her temperament was outstanding. Seeing her made up, Qiao Muxue was momentarily stunned. This Gu Qiangwei, why did she look especially soft and beautiful today? Upon entering, she noticed Qiao Muxue in the elegant seat, Gu Qiangwei raised an elegant smile at the corners of her mouth, and confidently walked towards Qiao Muxue¡¯s position. ¡°Sorry, Director Qiao, I amte.¡± It wasn¡¯t until she spoke that Qiao Muxue came to her senses. Late? She was clearly just putting on airs! Despite being angry, Qiao Muxue could only hold it in at that moment, after all, this new movie was still waiting for this fifty million to officially begin! Swallowing all her anger, Qiao Muxue smiled and said, ¡°Not at all, I just arrived as well.¡± ¡°Is that so? Then Miss Qiao really is someone with no concept of time!¡± Gu Qiangwei said with a smile, sitting directly across from her. That one statement made Qiao Muxue¡¯s expression even uglier! But she quickly smiled again, ¡°Look at what you¡¯re saying, Miss Gu, didn¡¯t you also arrivete?¡± The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 78: Isnt he just a wild man! Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Isn¡¯t he just a wild man! Gu Qiangwei, however, lifted her gaze and continued to smile with an air of calm confidence, ¡°Has Director Qiao never heard the saying, ¡®the customer is always right¡¯? Or are you actually expecting me to wait on you?¡± The smile on Qiao Muxue¡¯s face immediately stiffened, and her clenched fist tightened even more! This Gu Qiangwei, she was nothing but a gold-digger who climbed into bed with some rich guy, and now she really thinks she¡¯s thedy of the manor! Yet, because of the investment, even a fuming Qiao Muxue could only treat Gu Qiangwei with superficial politeness. ¡°Miss Gu is right.¡± Gu Qiangwei smiled, ¡°Of course I¡¯m right.¡± The waiter came over, and Gu Qiangwei ordered the most expensive Blue Mountain coffee. ¡°I wonder if Miss Gu would consider investing this fifty million in Starlight Entertainment?¡± Gu Qiangwei sipped her coffee lightly, ¡°I could, but¡­¡± She set down her coffee cup, her clear and beautiful eyes teasingly fixed on Qiao Muxue before her, ¡°Are there some ounts we should settle first?¡± Qiao Muxue was taken aback, suddenly feeling a bit guilty. ¡°What ounts?¡± ¡°Director Qiao has a short memory for someone of her status. Does President Huang remember?¡± She had thought this matter was already in the past, but now Gu Qiangwei was dredging up old grievances. ¡°Gu Qiangwei, you were the one who offended President Huang, what does that have to do with me?¡± Seeing her bring up past issues, perhaps fearful her scheme would be exposed, Qiao Muxue immediately lost her temper. ¡°In all of Starlight Entertainment, there are many who speak English better than I do. If I¡¯m not mistaken, isn¡¯t Director Qiao a graduate of the Foreign Language Institute?¡± Qiao Muxue was taken aback, finding herself at a loss for words! ¡°Well, I am a director after all, how could I be expected to act as a trantor for someone!¡± ¡°Someone? Didn¡¯t you say President Huang is the biggest investor in this new film? Oh, is he not worthy enough to warrant your trantion services?¡± With Gu Qiangwei¡¯s words, Qiao Muxue waspletely lost for a retort! Biting her lip, she exploded in annoyance and shame, ¡°What exactly do you want?¡± Gu Qiangwei lifted her coffee cup with a casual tone, ¡°Apologize with a bow, and I¡¯ll make the fifty million investment.¡± Upon hearing this, Qiao Muxue¡¯s face turned ashen! ¡°You want me to bow and apologize to you?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t want to?¡± ¡°Gu Qiangwei, don¡¯t push your luck! What, just because you snagged a wealthy lover? You really think too highly of yourself!¡± Innately arrogant and born into a prestigious family, Qiao Muxue had never suffered such humiliation! In a sh, she stood up, pounding the table and pointing at Gu Qiangwei¡¯s nose as she cursed! This woman, who had once been a mere intern under her, now demanded an apology? Did she really think she was something special just because she had found a wealthy benefactor? With Qiao Muxue¡¯s resonant voice, the entire restaurant turned their gaze towards them.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Yet, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s face remained undisturbed as she slowly set down her cup and looked up at Qiao Muxue. ¡°A lowly man?¡± Qiao Muxue snorted with disdain, ¡°Isn¡¯t that what it is? Do you really think, as a woman forsaken by her father and despised by her mother, you can marry into wealth and be ady of leisure? You¡¯re nothing more than some rich guy¡¯s mistress!¡± Qiao Muxue crossed her arms, too busy venting her discontent to remember the fifty million investment! Her words, however, caused a ripple to cross the otherwise calm face of Gu Qiangwei, a pang striking her heart. So, in the eyes of others, she was someone unloved by her father and rejected by her mother. Seeing her look downcast, Qiao Muxue thought she had hit the mark and her lips curled up in a smug smile. Then, as if imparting wisdom, she leaned towards Gu Qiangwei, ¡°Let me offer you a piece of advice. To keep a man like that happy, you have to be skilled in bed, and you also need to watch out for the wife, because one day, if you¡¯re not worn out or dumped, you¡¯ll definitely be killed by his legitimate wife!¡± Chapter 79: The Lady was Startled Chapter 79: Chapter 79: The Lady was Startled Gu Qiangwei lifted her gaze, and her sharp eyes swept over her, ¡°Sounds like you¡¯ve been through it before?¡± ¡°You!¡± Caught off guard by her counterattack, Qiao Muxue¡¯s face turned green with anger. She grabbed the coffee cup from the table and fiercely sshed it towards Gu Qiangwei! But Gu Qiangwei seemed to have anticipated this move, and with a slight tilt of her body, she easily dodged the coffee aimed at her! ¡°Gu Qiangwei, don¡¯t think that just because you found some random man to back you up, I¡¯m afraid of you! In the end, you¡¯re just using your looks to climb into a man¡¯s bed. What now, unting your mistress status here¡ª¡± ¡°p!¡± Qiao Muxue was speaking fervently when suddenly a loud p halted her incessant cursing. Covering her face, she looked at Gu Qiangwei in disbelief, ¡°You dare hit me?¡± ¡°That¡¯s for your mouth!¡± ¡°You¡ª¡± Qiao Muxue was furious! She raised her hand to p back! But as she raised her hand, suddenly a warm sensation came from above her head, followed by scalding hot coffee pouring down¡­ ¡°Ah!¡± Both Gu Qiangwei and Qiao Muxue were taken aback by the sudden dousing of coffee. As they turned their heads, they saw¡­ Qin Sijue? Why was he here? Gu Qiangwei¡¯s eyes widened as she watched Qin Sijue pour a scalding cup of coffee over Qiao Muxue¡¯s head, hisposed expression as if he wasn¡¯t pouring it on someone but watering a nt! Qiao Muxue was so shocked that she jumped up, and upon seeing who it was, pointed and cursed furiously! ¡°Who the hell are you!?¡± After the coffee waspletely poured, Qin Sijue¡¯s fingers loosened, and the coffee cup fell on the wooden floor with a ¡®thud¡¯. Then, calmly, he said to Qiao Muxue, ¡°That ¡®random man.''¡± Still in shock, Qiao Muxue was stunned by the man¡¯s breathtaking appearance! Perfect contour, chiseled features, an aura of untouchability exuding from him made her breath catch, feeling almost out of breath. Yet such a man had¡­ poured a scalding coffee on her! It wasn¡¯t until the greyish liquid dripped down her forehead that Qiao Muxue snapped out of her daze from Qin Sijue¡¯s handsomeness! Wanting to rage, but facing Qin Sijue¡¯s cold gaze, she felt intimidated.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Who are you, exactly? On what grounds did you ssh me!?¡± Qin Sijue¡¯s face was impassive, like Yama, and he calmly said three words, ¡°I felt like it.¡± What? Qiao Muxue frowned, clutching her hands tightly, but her rage dared not manifest! And she looked as disheveled as one could possibly imagine at that moment! Meanwhile, Gu Qiangwei was utterly shocked by Qin Sijue¡¯s sudden appearance. And yet, his way of dealing with Qiao Muxue was both arrogant and dashing, absolutely reckless! After his cold gaze swept over Qiao Muxue, Qin Sijue turned his gaze towards Gu Qiangwei, who was still frozen there. Then, affectionately, he reached out his hand and drew her into his arms. His sensual lips curved into a smile charming enough to captivate anyone, ¡°Mydy was frightened.¡± Caught off guard by his sudden action, Gu Qiangwei was taken aback, especially being embraced so tenderly and affectionately by him; it gave her the illusion of being an imperial concubine bullied in ancient times, while he was the domineering, unstoppable emperor, spoiling her outrageously and arrogantly! Mydy? On the other side, Qiao Muxue waspletely dumbfounded! Even more incredulous! Chapter 80: Luo Chen, Slap in the Face! Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Luo Chen, p in the Face! The outstanding man before Qiangwei actually addressed her as ¡°Madam¡±? So, is he truly the ¡°wild man¡± she had just been scolding? No, how could that be possible! What was Gu Qiangwei but trash, how could she possiblynd such a perfect man! She knew it, Gu Qiangwei must have hired a good-looking man with money to show off in front of her! Perhaps the man before her was hired from a host club! ¡°Gu Qiangwei, do you think I¡¯ll be scared of you just because you brought a wild man here?¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Qiangwei turned her eyes to look at Qiao Muxue. But Qin Sijue¡¯s gaze stayed on her fair face the entire time, his eyes filled with indulgence. Qiao Muxue, livid with rage, wiped the coffee stains off the top of her head, her entire being enmed with fury. At this moment, all she could think of was to take down Gu Qiangwei, not even caring about her own appearance and the astonished looks from everyone else! Gazing at Gu Qiangwei, she gave a coldugh, ¡°With your kind of goods, do you really think I would believe that you married into a wealthy family and became a richdy?¡± At first, she truly thought that Gu Qiangwei became mistress to some wealthy person from the social elite, but now seeing this young and charming man, it was rare to find men who were both wealthy and handsome in this society, let alone the one before her.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om It must be that she found a handsome man from a host club to pretend to be a rich tycoon here! Gu Qiangwei said nothing, wanting to see what else she could say. Qiao Muxue held herself arrogantly, ¡°I¡¯ve seen plenty of handsome men; there are many in host clubs.¡± Her gaze flicked over to Qin Sijue¡¯s cold side profile, her lips curling into a sneering smile, ¡°I guess this one was just hired by you from a host club, wasn¡¯t he? Pretending to be a wealthy man in front of me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Host club? Gu Qiangwei was taken aback, unable to imagine what kind of reaction Qin Sijue would have upon hearing this word. Her gaze flicked over and met the man¡¯s frosty face¡­ ¡°Luo Chen.¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. Qin,¡± responded Luo Chen, stepping forward. ¡°p her.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Qiao Muxue hadn¡¯t understood the conversation between the two when she saw Luo Chen turn and walk toward her. Then, ¡®smack!¡¯ A crisp and clear pnded on Qiao Muxue¡¯s left cheek! Indeed, it must have been hard for Luo Chen. Following Qin Si these years, he had been through bullets and fire, over knives and under mes, but pping a woman was a first for him. But this woman¡¯s mouth truly deserved it, to actually say their Mr. Qin was hired from a host club¡­ No, that¡¯s not right. Yesterday Gu Zhendong seemed to have said that the Young Madam mentioned Mr. Qin was hired with her money. Could it be she meant he was hired from a host club? Well, this Young Madam really is¡­ mischievous! A man¡¯s force, after all, is a bit stronger, and in an instant, a bright red mark appeared at the corner of Qiao Muxue¡¯s mouth. ¡°Who on earth are you people!?¡± Qin Sijue turned around, his sharp eyes sweeping over Qiao Muxue¡¯s disheveled face. His lips parted slightly, ¡°People your entire family cannot afford to provoke.¡± ¡°I, I will call the police on you!¡± With that, Qiao Muxue began to fumble with her phone, intending to dial 110! Qin Sijue nced at her,pletely unaffected by her so-called ¡®calling the police,¡¯ instead turning to smile charmingly at the person in front of him, ¡°Madam, let¡¯s go home.¡± Gu Qiangwei hadn¡¯t made any reaction when she was already being escorted by him towards the restaurant¡¯s entrance. But just as they turned, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s step faltered, and her brows furrowed tightly, her expression one of pain. Chapter 81 - 81 Bring it back, reward to the Emperor Cat! Chapter 81: Chapter 81 Bring it back, reward to the Emperor Cat! Since just now, the stomach pain had been persistently suppressed by her, but at this moment, the sensation of pain had obviously intensified. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Sensing her difort, Qin Sijue¡¯s footsteps halted as well, and turning his head, he saw her somewhat pale face. The feeling of stomach pain distinctively surged, and Gu Qiangwei tightly furrowed her brows, instinctively gripping Qin Sijue¡¯s arm! She felt as if a knife were twisting in her abdomen, the pain so intense that she broke out in a cold sweat! Seeing that hand gripping his arm so tightly, the knuckles turning somewhat white, as if she were enduring immense pain. Qin Sijue was about to speak when Gu Qiangwei¡¯s body suddenly went limp, and she slid down¡­ His expression tightening, he caught her in his arms, ¡°Madam?¡± Her clean and fair face came into his line of sight, inexplicably causing Qin Sijue¡¯s chest to tighten. All at once, the originally pale face was slick with cold sweat, her brows knit tightly, exuding an air of lifelessness! Qin Sijue¡¯s brow furrowed deeply, and his eyes, filled with murderous intent, suddenly turned toward Qiao Muxue, who still stood there in shock, shooting forth a chilling light as if to destroy everything! Feeling the intimidating chill of his gaze, Qiao Muxue stiffened, not quite understanding what had happened. ¡°What did you do to her?¡± Meeting his prating, frosty ck eyes, Qiao Muxue was taken aback, then nced at the unconscious Gu Qiangwei in his arms. What had she done? ¡°I, I didn¡¯t do anything¡ª¡± ¡°Take her back, reward her to Emperor Cat!¡± Scooping up the person in his arms, Qin Sijue left the phrase hanging, cradling Gu Qiangwei as he strode out of the caf¨¦! Right after that, Qiao Muxue was also taken away! ¡°What are you doing!? Let go of me, where are you taking me!? Let go!¡± Luo Chen didn¡¯t even bother with her struggle as he emotionlessly pushed her into a ck Audi. In the back seat of the luxury ck car, Qin Sijue held Gu Qiangwei, his voice suddenly cold, but revealing an urgency he had never shown before. ¡°To the hospital!¡± The ck sedan sped violently towards the hospital! Upon reaching the hospital, when Li Yuan saw Gu Qiangwei drenched in cold sweat, without a hint of color, he stiffened, a bit surprised! Why was it that every time he saw her, she was either unconscious or injured? ¡°Put her down quickly!¡± Soon, Gu Qiangwei was rushed into the emergency room!n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om After a round of emergency treatment and examination, Li Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Mrs. Qin, can you not always scare people half to death when youe to the hospital? My feeble heart can¡¯t take much more of this!¡± Looking at the now slowly awakening Gu Qiangwei, Li Yuan teased. On the hospital bed, Gu Qiangwei appeared somewhat weak, but herplexion was gradually recovering. ¡°Sorry.¡± Embarrassed by his words, she felt a bit awkward. It seemed every time she saw Li Yuan, it was when she was in trouble. ¡°What exactly happened to her?¡± Qin Si¡¯s profound gaze fell on Li Yuan¡¯s face. Li Yuan lifted an eyebrow, shrugged his shoulders, ¡°It¡¯s just a case of spleen and stomach deficiency!¡± then, his gaze shifted to Gu Qiangwei on the hospital bed, ¡°What did you eat today?¡± At his question, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s lips tightened somewhat guiltily. She knew all too well that her stomach was weak and that she had always been unable to eat seafood, yet in full knowledge of this, she still had arge bowl of seafood congee. ¡°Seafood congee.¡± Li Yuan looked stunned, his voice rising a few decibels, ¡°You should know your stomach is weak, right? Yet you still ate seafood!?¡± Gu Qiangwei¡¯s eyes cast down, in a moment resembling a child who had done something wrong, silent. Qin Sijue, standing by, was also taken aback, the image of her devouring arge bowl of seafood congee that morning shing through his mind. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 82 - 82 Why Not Speak? Chapter 82: Chapter 82 Why Not Speak? Why couldn¡¯t she eat seafood porridge without saying anything? Li Yuan nced at Gu Qiangwei with a hint of reproach, like an older brother scolding his younger sister, ¡°You really don¡¯t know how to take care of your own body. I¡¯ll go prescribe some warming medicine for your stomach, remember to take it on time. However, medicine isn¡¯t a fundamental solution for stomach problems, you mainly need to rely on your diet.¡± ¡°Hurry and prescribe the medicine!¡± He had not yet had the chance to leave when he heard Qin Sijue, who was standing beside them, speak emotionlessly, as if Li Yuan¡¯s lingering for even a second more was an inconvenience! Li Yuan narrowed his eyes and gave Qin Sijue a displeased nce. But he only dared to be so audacious when Qin Sijue couldn¡¯t see him! Puckering his lips, he turned around and left the sickroom. Suddenly, the quiet sickroom was left with just the two of them again. Staring at her on the sickbed, he walked over, his voice low, bewitching, and deep, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say anything?¡± ¡°Hm?¡± She was somewhat stunned. ¡°The seafood porridge.¡± She lowered her eyes, not knowing how to exin. ¡°I¡¯ve told you, you are thedy of the house. No matter what you say or do, they will only follow; they will neverin,¡± he said, staring at her with a cold expression, but those burning eyes hid concern and care. Gu Qiangwei looked up, meeting his deep and fervent gaze, and felt slightly moved deep down. ¡°I¡­ ¡± To really talk about why she had eaten that entirerge bowl of seafood porridge, the main reason was because he and she had taken the same bun, so in her nervousness, she finished the whole bowl of seafood porridge! Looking at her unnatural expression, Qin Sijue seemed to see through her thoughts. ¡°Add one more use to the agreement,¡± he said. She looked up, somewhat puzzled, ¡°What?¡± ¡°From now on, I must know everything about you, and you, cannot keep the slightest bit from me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Why? ¡°How is that possible,¡± she retorted, not in the best of spirits. A woman has many private matters, could it be that she had to divulge them all to him? ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°If I have to tell you every single detail, like when I get my period every month¡ª ¡± She cut off mid-sentence, realizing how awkward the words that slipped out were! She pursed her lips and silently lowered her head, staying quiet.N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°If you want to, it¡¯s not impossible,¡± Qin Sijue said, looking at her while maintaining a calm facade. Gu Qiangwei: ¡°¡­¡± Just then, a knock sounded at the door of the sickroom. ¡°Mr. Qin.¡± Luo Chen stood at the entrance. Qin Sijue turned his head but didn¡¯t speak. ¡°That Qiao Muxue, do you really intend to give her to the Cat Emperor?¡± Even though Luo Chen had helped Qin Sijue punish countless people, it was the first time to offer someone as a feast to the Cat Emperor. And it was a woman, at that, prompting Luo Chen to double-check with Qin Sijue. Hearing Luo Chen¡¯s words, Gu Qiangwei, lying on the sickbed, widened her eyes in shock! Rewarding Qiao Muxue to that lion!? She looked at Qin Sijue in surprise, wondering why this man always had such terrifying ways of punishing others! At that moment, Qin Sijue also turned his gaze back to her, meeting her astonished eyes. ¡°Did she bully you?¡± Caught off guard by his sudden question, Gu Qiangwei was a bit stunned. Bully her? Not really, since that coffee didn¡¯t end up sshing on her. On the contrary, she had pped her, hadn¡¯t she? Moreover, Qin Sijue had thrown a cup of coffee on her behalf, so the punishment for Qiao Muxue was enough. ¡°No,¡± she shook her head. Since it was just a stomach ache, there was naturally no need to kill Qiao Muxue. ¡°No need then, just throw her out of the car,¡± he said. Chapter 83 - 83 From now on, dont prepare any seafood Chapter 83: Chapter 83 From now on, don¡¯t prepare any seafood ¡°Yes!¡± Luo Chen took the order and left. In a moment, only Qin Sijue and Gu Qiangwei were left in the ward. Since it was just a stomach ailment and no IV was required, Qin Sijue took her back to Jueyuan after her spirits had improved. ¡°Rest well.¡± Gazing down at the girl in bed, his thin lips slightly parted, his eyes deep and warm. Gu Qiangwei nced at him, the stomach pain had gradually faded, but she felt that one day she might sumb to Qin Sijue¡¯s care. Having more matters to deal with, Qin Sijue left after bringing her back. Uncle Qin, as always, watched him go downstairs. ¡°Young Master, take care.¡± Stopping at the entrance, Qin Sijue¡¯s thick eyshes lifted slightly.N?v(el)B\\jnn Then he turned to look at the butler, Uncle Qin, ¡°From now on, don¡¯t prepare any seafood.¡± Uncle Qin was slightly startled. Wasn¡¯t seafood porridge a long-time favorite of the Young Master? Not even that anymore? ¡°What about the seafood porridge?¡± ¡°The same.¡± Leaving those words behind, Qin Sijue strode away. Uncle Qin stood rooted to the spot, staring after him. Why had he suddenly asked him not to prepare any seafood? . Lying in bed until three in the afternoon, Gu Qiangwei was awakened by a series of phone rings. She turned over, no longer feeling any stomach pain, grabbed her phone and saw the iing callbeled ¡®Senior¡¯. The name had been saved in the past and had never been changed since. ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Qiangwei.¡± ¡°Senior.¡± There was a half-moment of silence on the other end before Shen Mochen finally spoke. ¡°I heard from Muxue that you¡¯re not going to invest that fifty million?¡± Caught off guard by his question, Gu Qiangwei sat up. She had almost forgotten that her decision to invest the fifty million was in Shen Mochen¡¯s favor. Today¡¯s fuss with Qiao Muxue had led to the investment matter being left unresolved. She was well aware that the new film required a substantial investment and without the fifty million, it might not be able to start production officially. ¡°Are you busy right now?¡± she suddenly asked. Shen Mochen pursed his lips, ncing at the work before him, ¡°Not particrly.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯lle to your office,¡± she decided to hand over the fifty million in person, given that she didn¡¯t really understand anything about investment. Shen Mochen nced at his watch, it was three ten. ¡°Meet me at the tea restaurant under Starlight Building, let¡¯s have afternoon tea together.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Gu Qiangwei agreed with a smile. After hanging up, she freshened up, changed clothes, and left Jueyuan, arriving at the tea restaurant close to four o¡¯clock. Looking at the man across from her, Shen Mochen¡¯s clear eyes hid a few years¡¯ worth of admiration for her. In their two years at university, the moment Gu Qiangwei walked through the school gates, she had stormed into his world and upied his heart, but he had never found the chance to express his feelings of love. He was afraid that if he faced rejection, they wouldn¡¯t even be able to remain friends. ¡°Are you married?¡± Last time, he had his suspicions, but this time after hearing from Qiao Muxue, he knew for sure that she was married and to a very wealthy man at that. At his words, Gu Qiangwei instinctively paused. Her marriage to Qin Sijue was a sham, but faced with Shen Mochen, she didn¡¯t know whether to tell the truth or keep it hidden. Looking up to meet his sincere gaze, the care Shen Mochen had shown her through college and even after graduating could only be described as meticulous. She didn¡¯t have many friends; apart from meeting a friend named ¡®Xianggu¡¯ online, Shen Mochen was her only friend in real life. ¡°I am married,¡± she said. Hearing her response, Shen Mochen¡¯s heart sank, and his fingers tightened on the teacup. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 84: Have You Fallen for Him? Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Have You Fallen for Him? ¡°It¡¯s just a fake.¡± One sentence, and it was as if he had been revived from the dead, hope rekindled! ¡°Fake?¡± Gu Qiangwei smiled and nodded, ¡°Yes, but I hope you don¡¯t let a third person know about this.¡± Shen Mochen was slightly taken aback, quite surprised by her answer. ¡°I understand. But why a fake marriage with someone else?¡± For the moment, she couldn¡¯t exin the issue. ¡°Sorry, I can¡¯t tell you the reason.¡± Since she was unwilling to speak, he didn¡¯t press her further. ¡°So, you are also living at that man¡¯s house?¡± Once before, he had gone to her home looking for her only to be told she had run away from home. Gu Qiangwei nodded, ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Mochen became somewhat agitated. ¡°You are living at that man¡¯s house, even though it¡¯s a fake marriage?¡± Gu Qiangwei was slightly taken aback by his intense reaction, but upon thinking about it, since it was a fake marriage and yet she was living at a man¡¯s house, it indeed seemed somewhat indefensible. ¡°It¡¯s just living under the same roof, not that¡­¡± she wanted to say not sleeping together, but the next second, the image of Qin Sijue kissing her shed through her mind. Her face suddenly turned a shade of crimson. Even though she said that, Shen Mochen still felt some worry. ¡°What kind of man is he to make you feel so at ease living there?¡± Gu Qiangwei lowered her eyelids slightly. At ease? The affection Qin Sijue showed her, whether real or not, did indeed make her feel exceptionally secure, a sense of safety she had never experienced before. It seemed as if, as long as she was at his ce, she would have no need to worry even if the sky fell down. ¡°He is quite nice; although it¡¯s just a fake marriage, he takes good care of me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be deceived by people; men are not as simple as you think,¡± Shen Mochen spected from her expressions that she had a good impression of that man. Gu Qiangweiughed then, but theugh carried a hint of bitterness, ¡°I have nothing, what could he possibly deceive me of? That man is neither short of money nor women.¡± A man like Qin Sijue probably had women willing to throw themselves at him lined up abroad¡ªwhy would he need to deceive anyone? ¡°Have you¡­ fallen for him?¡± Observing her slightly reddened face, Shen Mochen¡¯s tone contained a hint of probing. Gu Qiangwei was startled and looked up at him. Fallen for him? ¡°How is that possible! I¡¯m not in the mood to discuss such things right now.¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om As she spoke, she took out the card that Qin Sijue had given her and handed it over to Shen Mochen, ¡°I don¡¯t understand investments, here¡¯s fifty million for you to handle first.¡± Looking at the gold card, Shen Mochen knew very well that Gu Zhendong could not have given her so much money, and recently the Gu Group seemed to have fallen into an unprecedented crisis as well. ¡°This money, did that man give it to you?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Gu Qiangwei did not hide this fact, ¡°So these fifty million for the investment are not mine but his, and he cannot appear in person.¡± Looking at her, after a long silence, Shen Mochen took out an investment contract from a chair nearby. ¡°This is the investment contract; read through it carefully, and if there are no issues, these fifty million will be invested in your name.¡± Taking the contract, Gu Qiangwei read through it once. Although she was not very familiar with these matters, she trusted that Shen Mochen would not deceive her. Thus, she signed her name in the lower right corner. ¡°Then I¡¯ll head back first.¡± Shen Mochen looked at the time, it was already past five, ¡°Let¡¯s have dinner together?¡± Chapter 85 - 85 Young Madam, Please Bear With It Chapter 85: Chapter 85 Young Madam, Please Bear With It Gu Qiangwei stood up, and after hearing Shen Mochen¡¯s invitation, the scene of dining with Qin Sijue at Jueyuan suddenly appeared in her mind. ¡°No, I have some things to do tonight.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll take you back.¡± ¡°No need, I drove here myself.¡± She smiled, tactfully declining. Having said that, she turned and walked towards the tea restaurant¡¯s entrance. Shen Mochen¡¯s gaze lingered until Gu Qiangwei¡¯s figure had disappeared before he withdrew it. From the city, she headed back to Jueyuan, arriving as night began to fall. The car went straight into the garage. Gu Qiangwei hadn¡¯t yet reached the front door when she was met by Uncle Qining toward her. She paused, somewhat puzzled as she looked at the elderly butler approaching her. ¡°The Young Madam is back.¡± Gu Qiangwei noticed that Uncle Qin¡¯s voice was significantly quieter than usual, and his expression seemed off. ¡°What happened?¡± she asked calmly, Uncle Qin¡¯s face showed a trace of apology, ¡°Young Madam, sorry to trouble you, but please enter through the side door and avoid the living room.¡± Hearing the butler¡¯s words, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s expression slightly shifted. Enter through the side door? ¡°Why?¡± For a moment, Uncle Qin seemed to be facing a difficult situation, appearing somewhat flustered. ¡°The oldmander is here, and with your current status, it¡¯s probably best not to let him know of your presence.¡± ¡°The oldmander?¡± Gu Qiangwei looked bewildered. Uncle Qin nodded, ¡°It¡¯s the Young Master¡¯s grandfather.¡± Qin Sijue¡¯s grandfather? But why refer to him as the oldmander? It sounded quite imposing; was he a military man? ¡°Young Madam, sorry for the inconvenience.¡± Uncle Qin smiled, harboring a deep fondness for Gu Qiangwei. Gu Qiangwei smiled back, not minding taking the side door. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± With that, she turned and headed towards the vi¡¯s side door. Uncle Qin¡¯s words had made it clear that she needed to hide herself, so she wouldn¡¯t be discovered by Qin Sijue¡¯s grandfather. Entering through the side door, Gu Qiangwei indeed avoided the living room, instead heading to a side hall and staying in a storeroom. Since the only hiding spot was there, and it was too hot outside, Uncle Qin must have considered this in deciding not to let her stay outside. She tiptoed into the storeroom, then gently closed the door behind her. Just as she closed the door, a striking figure passed in front of her, apparently heading to the kitchen. Though it was only a brief moment, Gu Qiangwei clearly saw that it was a very noble woman with a delicate profile, who appeared to be about her age.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Why was there a young woman here? ¡°I don¡¯t drink tea, may I ask where the water is?¡± Just as she reached the side hall, she saw Uncle Qin, who had just entered, and the radiant woman spoke with a smile. Seeing Nangong Feifei suddenly appear in the side hall, Uncle Qin was really startled! Because she hade from the exact spot the Young Madam had just passed by. Had these two not bumped into each other? Ah, the old master had suddenly arrived today, bringing along the Nangong Family¡¯s old chief and his granddaughter, and to make matters worse, the Young Master¡¯s phone had been unreachable all this while, leaving him unsure how to handle the situation. Facing Nangong Feifei, Uncle Qin smiled, ¡°It¡¯s in the kitchen; I¡¯ll get it for you.¡± With that, he turned and entered the kitchen. Nangong Feifei did not say thank you, as in her view, a master never needs to thank a servant. ¡°Then, let¡¯s settle this matter,¡± Mr. Qin, the old gentleman, said with a grin that his face could barely contain, picking up a royal jade pendant from the coffee table. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 86 - 86 Its Time to Call Qin Grandpa Chapter 86: Chapter 86 It¡¯s Time to Call Qin Grandpa And Elder Nangong also picked up another one. Just these two jade pendants alone are enough to buy half of Jingcheng, indicating their extraordinary value. ¡°Feifei,e here!¡± Seeing his granddaughter who had walked back into the living room, Elder Nangong immediately beckoned her over. Nangong Feifei, upon seeing this, immediately walked over with a smile and obediently sat down beside him. ¡°This is from your Grandfather Qin, are you willing to ept it?¡± Looking at the clear and finely carved white jade, a smile immediately bloomed on Nangong Feifei¡¯s lips.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om She had heard early on about this pair of jades that had been passed down through the generations of the Qin Family, one dragon and one phoenix, only to be owned by the future mistress of the Qin household. Did this mean, her marriage to Qin Sijue was settled? ¡°Thank you, Commander Qin.¡± Holding the jade pendant engraved with ¡®Phoenix,¡¯ Nangong Feifei was utterly enchanted! ¡°Why still call him so formally? You should start calling him Grandfather Qin now.¡± The Qin Family held an illustrious status, with Qin Guozhong being a General Staff officer whom everyone respected from a distance¡ªeven the President showed deference to him! And for such a prominent family, Nangong He naturally hoped to join forces with them, to be a powerful alliance! Looking at Nangong Feifei in front of him, she was certainly graceful, and her status was as noble as that of his grandson. He naturally fully approved of this marriage! The role of mistress in the Qin Family had always been extremely noble through the generations! Therefore, over the years, after considering many options, the only family he truly favored was the Nangong Family. With her grandfather speaking in such a manner, Nangong Feifei felt a bit shy, but still smiled and called out to Qin Guozhong, ¡°Thank you, Grandfather Qin.¡± ¡°Good, good!¡± Being called Grandfather, Qin Guozhong was in a great mood! He nced at the clock on the wall, noting it was already 6:10 p.m. By this time, his grandson should also be returning home. What Qin Guozhong regretted the most was that his grandson had forsaken the lofty military position on offer, preferring to go into business and even established Dizun. Although thepany was very famous, he still hoped that his grandson would return to a military role. ¡°Sijue should being back soon. I guess it has been over a decade since you twost saw each other?¡± Qin Guozhong¡¯s eyes turned to Nangong Feifei. They had met many times as children, but after they both went abroad, there had been little contact between them. However, over the years, Nangong Feifei had still learned a lot about the changes in Qin Sijue through various channels and was deeply attracted by his perfect, statue-like appearance. ¡°General, to be honest with you, my granddaughter has been keeping an eye on your beloved grandson all these years!¡± ¡°Is that so!¡± Although it was an arranged family marriage, if the young couple had deep feelings for each other, the elders would naturally be happy. ¡°Grandfather!¡± At Nangong He¡¯s words, Nangong Feifei¡¯s face immediately turned a shy, crimson color! Located near the living room, the storeroom was not far, and since both elders were from the military, they naturally had booming voices. Gu Qiangwei, who was ¡®hidden¡¯ in the storeroom, could clearly hear every word of their conversation. Somehow, her heart suddenly felt a bit hollow. Even in her dullness, she could tell what that ¡®Grandfather Qin¡¯ meant. And the one speaking, that should be the girl who had just passed by here, right? So she was the woman the Qin Family had arranged for Qin Sijue? Night had fallen outside the window, and the sound of an engine could be heard from outside. ¡°It must be the Young Master returning,¡± Uncle Qin said with a smile, ready to walk out and greet him. Chapter 87 - 87 I am Nangong Feifei Chapter 87: Chapter 87 I am Nangong Feifei After all, the Young Madam was still in the storeroom, so he had to inform the Young Master first. ¡°Perfect, let¡¯s eat!¡± From the sofa, Qin Guozhong stood up and walked towards the dining room. As Qin Si was about to head to the doorway, he saw Nangong Feifei rushing over. With her going there, Qin Si naturally stopped, knowing well that he wouldn¡¯t get a chance to speak if he went. Watching his granddaughter¡¯s retreating figure, Nangong He immediately smiled and said, ¡°Look at this child, she couldn¡¯t wait to go the moment she arrived!¡± ¡°Let the young people be, after all, it¡¯s been over a decade since theyst met!¡± Qin Guozhong was quite open-minded about Nangong Feifei¡¯s eagerness. In his eyes, Nangong Feifei and his grandson were childhood sweethearts, with no need for avoidance. Moreover, their marriage was already arranged, so more interaction was a good thing! At his words, Nangong He naturally wore a smile, nced at his granddaughter once more, then turned and walked with Qin Guozhong toward the dining room. Sijue despised the summer, as he disliked the hot sensation. Although night had fallen, the air in Jingcheng was still oppressively hot. The moment he got out of the car, he felt his entire body immersed in that scorching temperature, making him slightly irritable. He strode towards the carved door when, lifting his gaze, he spotted a tall figure standing there. Sijue instinctively thought it was Gu Qiangwei. Upon seeing that face, however, he slightly furrowed his brows. As Sijue saw him, Nangong Feifei smiled sweetly, ¡°Sijue.¡± Sijue? Sijue¡¯s eyebrows furrowed tighter, his slender eyes locked on the unfamiliar woman in front of him, devoid of any warmth. ¡°Who are you?¡± he said, looking at Nangong Feifei expressionlessly. ¡°I am Nangong Feifei, remember?¡± Looking at him, Nangong Feifei¡¯s eyes were filled with profound admiration. Although it had been over a decade, her heart had long been firmly rooted in him, unable to extricate herself. ¡°I don¡¯t remember.¡± With a cold nce at her, Sijue firmly ignored Nangong Feifei and walked briskly towards the living room. To him, the woman before him was nothing more than a moving sculpture. Hearing his ice-cold, ruthless three words, Nangong Feifei was slightly startled, feeling somewhat disheartened. But soon, the dejected expression on her face was reced by a smile, and she turned to catch up with his pace. ¡°The Young Master has returned.¡± At the entrance of the dining room, Qin Si came out and respectfully smiled when he saw Sijue. ¡°The master is here.¡± Upon entering, not seeing Gu Qiangwei¡¯s figure, Sijue meant to head to the second floor but paused when he heard the voice of Qin Si. Then he turned his head, his eyebrows slightly furrowing. The grandfather is here? ¡°Young Master, the Young Madam¡ª¡± Qin Si stepped forward, intending to whisper to him that the Young Madam was still hidden in the storeroom. However, before he could speak, he caught sight of Nangong Feifei walking behind him, and his voice abruptly ceased. ¡°Do you really not remember me? I¡¯m the girl who used to always follow you around when we were young, remember now?¡± Nangong Feifei walked over, gazing at Sijue with adoring and deep affection. Sijue slightly furrowed his brows, somewhat annoyed by Nangong Feifei¡¯s relentless pursuit. Qin Si noticed the slight displeasure appearing on his face and hastily smiled in an attempt to smooth things over. After all, sitting in the dining room were not just the master but also Nangong Feifei¡¯s grandfather! If the Young Master really got angry, that wouldn¡¯t be good. ¡°Young Master, the master and Nangong¡ª¡± ¡°Sijue, you¡¯re back!¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn At that moment, a loud voice from Qin Guozhong rang out from the dining room. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 88 - 88 Serving Food to Qin Sijue Chapter 88: Chapter 88 Serving Food to Qin Sijue ¡°Come and have dinner with Feifei!¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn Because it was around the corner, Qin Guozhong couldn¡¯t see the two of them, and could only speak towards the entrance of the dining hall. Upon hearing the voice, Qin Sijue stepped forward, walking towards the dining hall. As soon as he entered, Qin Sijue saw Qin Guozhong sitting at the head of the table, as well as a slightly familiar face. ¡°Come, sit down,¡± Qin Guozhong said with a smile as he saw his grandson. This grandson had always been his pride. ncing at his suddenly-appearing grandfather, Qin Sijue did not speak and sat down at the dining table. ¡°Sijue, this is Feifei, you used to y together when you were kids, you remember her, right?¡± Qin Guozhong looked at Nangong Feifei, his gaze returning to his beloved grandson¡¯s face. Despite having a guest, Qin Sijue was anything but polite, picking up chopsticks and a bowl and began eating while answering Qin Guozhong¡¯s question. ¡°I don¡¯t remember.¡± Qin Guozhong: ¡°¡­¡± Nangong He: ¡°¡­¡± This damn kid, still so haughty and indifferent in front of others! When will he ever change this attitude? ¡°She is the granddaughter of the Nangong Family, didn¡¯t you have a good time ying together as kids?¡± Qin Sijue continued to eat his dinner calmly, but upon hearing Qin Guozhong¡¯s words, he lifted his narrow and deep ck eyes, ¡°Seeing each other twice counts as having a good time?¡± His words left Qin Guozhong speechless. This damn kid, not even giving face to his own grandfather! ¡°So you do remember!¡± Qin Guozhong nced at him, displeased, saying one doesn¡¯t remember but recalls meeting only twice! ¡°I only remember there was such a person, as for who, I¡¯m not sure,¡± he answered with an everposed demeanor, as if the only things that mattered to him were the meal in his bowl and the dishes on the table while everything else went unnoticed. Qin Guozhong pursed his lips and red with puffed cheeks! By Nangong He¡¯s side, however, he chuckled, ¡°Hehe, after all, it¡¯s been more than ten years, it¡¯s normal not to remember!¡± Irritated, Qin Guozhong swept a nce at his grandson across the table, but seeing Nangong He smoothing things over, he didn¡¯t pursue it. ¡°Let¡¯s eat.¡± Knowing his grandson had always been cool and reticent, Qin Guozhong picked up his chopsticks, inviting Nangong He and Nangong Feifei to dinner. Even while eating, Nangong Feifei¡¯s gaze never left Qin Sijue¡¯s face, sculpted as if from jade. ¡°Feifei, I don¡¯t know if these dishes are to your liking?¡± out of concern for his potential future granddaughter-inw, Qin Guozhong was worried his grandson¡¯s aloofness might affect her. Upon hearing this, Nangong Feifei quickly turned her gaze towards Qin Guozhong and smiled sweetly, ¡°They¡¯re delicious, I¡¯m not picky.¡± ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m d you like it!¡± For Qin Guozhong, Nangong Feifei seemed quite sensible. Her appearance, temperament, and even her family background made her an excellent choice for the Qin Family¡¯s future matriarch! Nangong Feifei smiled and once again turned her gaze to Qin Sijue¡¯s face. Seeing him eat a mouthful of rice, she couldn¡¯t help wanting to pick some dish for him to disy her considerate nature. ¡°Try this fish, it¡¯s quite good!¡± she said, cing a slice of boiled fish into his bowl. This sudden action immediately caught the attention of Qin Guozhong and Mr. Qin, both pausing and looking in surprise at the piece of boiled fish now in Qin Sijue¡¯s bowl. Qin Guozhong had always known his grandson had a quirk since he was a child, never touching anything picked up with someone else¡¯s chopsticks. Chapter 89 - 89 Are We Close? Chapter 89: Chapter 89 Are We Close? Indeed, as soon as Qin Sijue saw the fish slices Nangong Feifei had picked for him, his eating motions abruptly paused, followed by a shadowed expression on his face. The atmosphere in the dining room instantly plummeted, and naturally, Nangong He and Nangong Feifei noticed this somewhat unusual ambiance. Nangong Feifei looked up, only to see the man¡¯s originally calm face now covered with severalyers of frost.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om What¡¯s the matter? She unconsciously shifted her gaze, looking towards her grandfather, then towards Qin Guozhong. ¡®Bang!¡¯ The next second, she only saw Qin Sijue¡¯s bowl and chopsticks being heavily ced on the table with a loud bang! Nangong He and Nangong Feifei exchanged nces, neither understanding what had just happened in that moment. Seeing his ced-down bowl and chopsticks, the nearby Uncle Qin hurriedly approached, ¡°Let me get you another pair.¡± Saying this, he took the chopsticks Qin Sijue had just used to the kitchen! ¡°Ha-ha, my grandson is overall good, but he has a peculiar habit that¡¯s not so great¡ªhe doesn¡¯t like others picking food for him, he wouldn¡¯t even spare a face for his grandmother!¡± Seeing the somewhat stiff atmosphere, Qin Guozhong busied himself with augh. After all, in front of his future granddaughter-inw, it wasn¡¯t appropriate for him to speak too bluntly. And these chopsticks were personally used; if he spoke too inly, Nangong Feifei might hear and think it¡¯s because he doesn¡¯t like toe into contact with others¡¯ saliva, so he couldn¡¯t possibly kiss someone, could he? Sometimes, old Master Qin really wondered if his grandson might be gay! So that was it. Nangong Feifei listened and seemed to breathe a sigh of relief for a moment, thinking he was angry at her. Saying this, she adopted an apologetic demeanor, ¡°Sijue, I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t know about your peculiar habit.¡± Qin Sijue looked up, his cold gaze sweeping toward Nangong Feifei. ¡°Are we close?¡± Nangong Feifei was startled, seemingly unable to react for a moment. She could only stare nkly at him. By then, Uncle Qin had already brought another set of bowl and chopsticks. Qin Sijue¡¯s expression turned cold as he took the bowl and chopsticks, ¡°Since we¡¯re not close, don¡¯t address me so intimately.¡± His upromising tone immediately irritated Qin Guozhong! ¡°You brat! Can¡¯t you drop that imperious attitude!?¡± Qin Sijue however, casually looked up, ¡°It¡¯s innate from childhood, can¡¯t change it.¡± ¡°You!¡± ¡°Alright, alright, everyone has their own inherent personality. I actually think his character is quite cool. Commander Qin, you don¡¯t need to fuss over this minor issue,¡± Nangong He said with a smile, soothing the about-to-blow Qin Guozhong. Qin Guozhong grunted, holding back furtherments in the presence of guests. After finishing a bowl of rice, Qin Sijue stood up, nning to leave the dining room without even a word of farewell. Just as he turned around, Qin Guozhong called out to him, ¡°Stop!¡± Qin Sijue paused but did not turn around. ¡°Is this how you treat guests? Leave as soon as you¡¯re done eating?¡± Qin Sijue silently paused for a second before nonchntly turning around, ncing at Qin Guozhong. ¡°Grandfather¡¯s guest, let Grandfather entertain.¡± Qin Guozhong was rendered speechless. Theoretically, it indeed was his guest that he had brought. ¡°Sit down, I have something to say to you!¡± He felt that if he were to die one day, it would definitely be out of anger caused by this grandson! ¡°Your guest is still eating, are you sure you want to talk now?¡± Qin Guozhong looked up, this damn kid, either he¡¯s sparing with words or he speaks irritatingly! The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 90: Refuse to Answer His Calls!? Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Refuse to Answer His Calls!? However, bringing up that matter during dinner really was inappropriate; if he got upset and rejected the marriage proposal in front of Nangong He, where would he put his face? After scanning him, Qin Guozhong finally spoke helplessly. ¡°Then you go ahead, we¡¯ll talk after finishing the meal!¡± Qin Sijue didn¡¯t respond, but turned and left the dining room after Qin Guozhong finished speaking. From just now until now, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s figure was nowhere to be seen. Where had she gone? Inside the dining room, seeing him walking out of the dining room, Qin Bo also wanted to follow, but Qin Guozhong stopped him to ask questions. Upon reaching the main bedroom on the second floor, Gu Qiangwei was still nowhere to be seen. Qin Sijue slightly furrowed his brows. She should have stayed in Jueyuan all day today. Could it be that knowing his grandfather wasing, Qin Bo sent her outside? Was it to prevent his grandfather from discovering her presence? Thinking this, he couldn¡¯t help but take out his phone and dial Gu Qiangwei¡¯s number. In the storeroom, where Gu Qiangwei had been standing the whole time, her legs grew sore and she squatted down by the door frame. Due to the long passage of time, she almost fell asleep on her own. It wasn¡¯t until a harsh ringtone sounded that she abruptly woke up, and in her nervousness, she ended up pressing the reject button! The storeroom was too quiet, and she feared the sound of the phone might alert the people talking in the living room. Huh? Looks like there¡¯s no sound anymore? Meanwhile, standing in the master bedroom, Qin Sijue heard the ringtone start and then swiftly end. She actually rejected his call? Standing still, Qin Sijue¡¯s brows tightened as he spected about her current whereabouts.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Two secondster, he dialed Gu Qiangwei¡¯s mobile number again. Seeing the nervous Gu Qiangwei, she once again ended his call! How could she not be nervous, hiding in the storeroom right now, making the slightest noise, made her feel like she was sneaking around! In the end, she simply turned off her phone, to avoid being heard when the ringtone sounded again! When he called again, he heard a shutdown tone from the other end. Qin Sijue¡¯s brows twisted, his mind suddenly harboring a thought. Was she angry? Tossing his phone onto the bed, Qin Sijue thought no more and walked to the bathroom to take a shower. Having finally answered all of Qin Guozhong¡¯s questions, Qin Bo quickly seized a window and hurried to the second floor. But upon entering the master bedroom, he didn¡¯t see Qin Sijue¡¯s figure. Turning his head, he then heard the sound of running water from the bathroom. The master was showering, so it wouldn¡¯t be proper for Qin Bo to speak out, not to mention with the sound of water, the Young Master might not hear him anyway. After a moment¡¯s thought, Qin Bo went downstairs to the living room, about to check on the Young Madam in the storeroom, when suddenly Nangong Feifei¡¯s voice came from behind him. ¡°Housekeeper!¡± Just as Qin Bo was about to open the storeroom door, hearing her voice startled him, and he quickly turned around to face Nangong Feifei. ¡°Miss Nangong.¡± ¡°May I¡­ go upstairs to look around?¡± she asked with a smile, looking at the butler, though she actually wanted to find Qin Sijue. Upon hearing this, the old butler paused. Except for the Young Madam, the Young Master had never brought another woman back to Jueyuan, which showed how much he valued this ce. Although Miss Nangong was brought by the master, after all, this house belonged to the Young Master. What if he got upset, wouldn¡¯t he me this old man? ¡°This¡­ without the Young Master¡¯s direct permission, I dare not decide,¡± the butler replied. At the implication of ¡®not allowed¡¯ in his words, Nangong Feifei¡¯s face immediately darkened, saying, ¡°If you cannot decide, then don¡¯t! ¡° Chapter 91 - 91 Who Allowed You to Come Up? Chapter 91: Chapter 91 Who Allowed You to Come Up? Having said that, she turned around and walked directly toward the second floor, tantly ignoring Uncle Qin. Watching her back as she ascended the stairs, Uncle Qin¡¯s brows furrowed tightly. The Young Master was bathing, and Miss Nangong was just going up like that¡ªUncle Qin couldn¡¯t help but wonder if something might happen¡­ Before he could speak up, he heard the voices of Qin Guozhong and Nangong Heing from behind him. Turning around, he saw the two had finished their meal and were walking out of the dining room, heading straight for the couch. After dinner, Uncle Qin naturally had to go to the dining room to instruct the maids to clean up the dishes and utensils. It had been over an hour now, and he had no idea how the Young Madam in the storeroom was coping. ncing in the direction of the storeroom, Uncle Qin grew a bit worried. He didn¡¯t know when the master and the people from the Nangong Family would leave. If they didn¡¯t, wouldn¡¯t the Young Madam have to stay in the storeroom indefinitely? Thinking about it, Uncle Qin couldn¡¯t help but grow more concerned. Second floor. Nangong Feifei, visiting this ce for the first time, followed her intuition and arrived at a luxurious master bedroom. Looking at the opulence of the decor and the simple grey and white scheme, it was clear this was the master bedroom. She lifted her gaze, her clear and beautiful eyes scanning the room. She didn¡¯t see Qin Sijue. Then, the sound of the bathroom door handle turning reached her ears. Instinctively, she turned her head, only to witness the door opening and a man with a tall, slender figure stepping out! His ivory skin, slightly exposed chest muscles, and wet, neatly trimmed hair that was still dripping, every move he made was devastatingly seductive.N?v(el)B\\jnn Captivated by his alluring physique, Nangong Feifei stood frozen, unable to tear her eyes away from him. Qin Sijue, who had just finished his bath and was wiping his hair with a towel, suddenly looked up to find Nangong Feifei standing in the bedroom, his expression turning cold. ¡°Who allowed you toe up?¡± It was only when his frosty voice cut through the air that Nangong Feifei snapped back to reality. Upon meeting his dark and brooding eyes, her calm heart gave a slight flutter, a touch of apprehension rippling through her. ¡°It was¡­ Grandfather Qin,¡± she fabricated an excuse, her eyes firmly fixed on the man before her. Qin Sijue, fresh from his bath and wearing only a bathrobe, exuded the fragrance of his bath, especially his exposed chest muscles which were simply the most fatal temptation for any woman! ¡°Get out!¡± His piercing gaze swept over Nangong Feifei briefly. Qin Sijue didn¡¯t spare her another nce and instead continued to dry his wet hair as he walked toward the wardrobe. His icy, unfeeling voice nevertheless touched a tender spot deep within Nangong Feifei. She remembered that ever since she was a child, he had always been so cold, so distinguished, treating everything with disdain. It was precisely that demeanor of his that had deeply attracted her. She didn¡¯t leave, but stood still, looking in the direction of the wardrobe. Subsequently, she stepped toward it. Feeling the person behind him had not left, Qin Sijue, about to change out of his bathrobe, twisted his eyebrows into a slight frown and turned his head, his dark eyes sliding toward Nangong Feifei. ¡°Can¡¯t you hear?¡± Nangong Feifei froze, shaken by the aura of his authority. ¡°I¡­¡± ¡°Out,¡± hemanded. Confronting his cold eyes, Nangong Feifei¡¯s hands, hanging by her sides, clenched slightly. Although she knew that was just how he was, being told to leave like this bruised her proud self-esteem, making it even less bearable. ¡°Grandfather Qin has set our marriage!¡± she blurted out. The moment her words fell, Qin Sijue¡¯s already stern eyes shot a piercing cold light straight at Nangong Feifei. ¡°Marriage?¡± The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 92: Dont Make Me Say It a Third Time Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Don¡¯t Make Me Say It a Third Time Nangong Feifei nodded her head, a smile appearing on her lips, ¡°Mmm, our wedding!¡± Qin Sijue swept her a nce with impatience, ¡°Get out, don¡¯t make me say it a third time.¡± The merciless and cold words made Nangong Feifei¡¯s chest tighten, as if stung by pain. Although somewhat unwilling, she ultimately wanted to please the man before her and didn¡¯t want to anger him. After all, the wedding was already arranged; she had enough time to spend with him. The man turned around, no longer paying attention to her, and she, smartly, knew that once a man¡¯s bottom line was touched, she would be the only one to suffer. Turning around, she left the master bedroom and headed downstairs. Upon seeing Qin Guozhong and Grandfather sitting on the sofa, Nangong Feifei smiled sweetly. ¡°Feifei, it¡¯s your first visit, how could you not understand any manners!¡± Seeing his granddaughter, Nangong He¡¯s tone seemed scolding, but he was actually very doting on her. Qin Guozhong also smiled, ¡°What¡¯s the difference? Sooner orter, you have to move around this house; it¡¯s good to familiarize yourself with the environment.¡± Qin Guozhong thought she had just gone to look around the house. ¡°Heh! She wasn¡¯t looking around the house, she must have been seeking out Sijue again!¡± ¡°Grandpa, you know that already, can you not say it aloud!¡± Nangong Feifei coquettishly wrapped her arms affectionately around Nangong He¡¯s arm. Woken up by the ringtone, Gu Qiangwei, hearing the voicesing from the living room again, suddenly felt a little hollow inside. That ¡®Feifei¡¯ seemed to have a very good rtionship with Qin Sijue. Childhood sweethearts perhaps?n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Look at you, even knowing how to be shy!¡± Nangong Heughed, his face full of indulgence. ¡°Feifei, did you go up and see Sijue?¡± Qin Guozhong asked. Nangong Feifei raised her head, a flirtatious and shy smile on her lips, ¡°He¡­ just finished his bath.¡± ¡°You child, how can you not know to be discreet! You haven¡¯t even married yet, and you¡¯re so impatient?¡± Nangong He¡¯s tone was still scolding, but the indulgence in his eyes didn¡¯t carry a hint of me. ¡°Grandpa! I just went up to have a look, who knew I¡¯d walk in just as he wasing out of the bath¡­¡± Saying this, Nangong Feifei lowered her head again, her cheeks turning red at the thought of his sexy and enticing body wrapped in a bathrobe. ¡°What does it matter, the wedding is already set!¡± Qin Guozhong said. Nangong Heughed so hard his mouth couldn¡¯t close. The three continued chatting on the sofa, while Gu Qiangwei in the storeroom could hear every word clearly. Looking at the time, it was already 8:40 PM. And Qin Sijue upstairs had note down at all. Seeing that it was gettingte, Nangong He prepared to get up and leave. Since the wedding was already arranged, there was no need to wait for Qin Sijue toe down; after they left, he was sure that Old Master Qin would let him know. So there was no need to wait any longer. But knowing that they were there, and Qin Sijue still did note downstairs, could it be that he didn¡¯t like Feifei? But his granddaughter was a natural beauty; throughout all of Jingcheng and the military area, the people pursuing her could form a line to a foreign country. Qin Sijue should have no reason not to like her. Perhaps it was just their first meeting, and he didn¡¯t know how to interact. After all, when ites to men, many still prioritize their careers. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte, we¡¯ll not disturb you any longer,¡± Nangong He stood up. Since his grandson had note down, Qin Guozhong felt somewhat apologetic. He stood up as well, not insisting on keeping them longer, ¡°Then I won¡¯t see you out. Feifei,e here when you have time, spend more time with Sijue. He¡¯s just a little proud, but he¡¯ll warm up after some time.¡± Chapter 93 - 93 Too Ugly Chapter 93: Chapter 93 Too Ugly His words made Nangong Feifei naturally overjoyed. ¡°Okay, Grandpa Qin, I will definitelye to see Sijue often.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Being a military man, Qin Guozhong spoke with a voice that was very loud and clear. After Nangong He and Nangong Feifei left, Qin Guozhong turned and went upstairs, heading straight for the study. In the office, Qin Sijue was bowing his head, his deep ck eyes like ink as he scanned a document in his inbox. ¡°Did you deliberately embarrass me?¡± The voice of the old Mr. Qin came from the doorway of the study, carrying a bit of thunderous anger. Qin Sijue leisurely looked up, his gaze shifting to Qin Guozhong who walked into the study. ¡°How so?¡± ¡°You knew there were guests, yet you didn¡¯te down. Was that not to embarrass me?¡± ¡°And didn¡¯t you arrange my marriage without even saying a word?¡± Qin Guozhong paused, taking a few seconds before speaking again, ¡°So, do you think the marriage I¡¯ve arranged for you is not good? Nangong Feifei is not worthy of you?¡± ¡°No good, not worthy!¡± ¡°¡­¡± How arrogant had this brat be! ¡°Then tell me, in what way is the Nangong Family not worthy of you!¡± ¡°Too ugly.¡± Ugly!? Qin Guozhong frowned, in what way was Nangong Feifei ugly? She was clearly so beautiful! ¡°Brat, don¡¯t make trouble out of nothing!¡± ¡°Anyway, I do not agree to this marriage.¡± ¡°You have no say in what I decide!¡± Staring at his grandfather, filled with rage, Qin Sijue fell into a long silence. Eventually, without a word, he sat back down in his office chair, and continued to bury himself in work, as if he did not n to deal with his nonsense. ¡°What is this attitude?¡± Seeing his grandson silent, Qin Guozhong grew even more dissatisfied! ¡°My attitude is very clear.¡± ¡°I have already promised the Nangong Family!¡± ¡°Then marry her yourself,¡± he blurted out. ¡°You little runt! What kind of thing is that to say!¡± Qin Guozhong raised the cane in his hand, so angry he rushed over, ready to chop Qin Sijue in half! Qin Sijue dodged nimbly, skillfully avoiding the old Mr. Qin¡¯s attack. However, the valuableptop was not so fortunate and was cleaved into two halves! ¡°Grandpa, there were contracts worth hundreds of millions in there!¡± Qin Sijue also exploded with anger! ¡°It¡¯s just a hundred million, I¡¯llpensate you! Just agree to the marriage!¡± ¡°Can¡¯t do it!¡± ¡°You!¡± Lifting his cane, old Mr. Qin charged at him again! Qin Sijue dodged! ¡°Grandpa, can¡¯t you stop being so childish!?¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°Me, childish for teaching you a lesson!?¡± Qin Sijue picked up a chair, ready to stand his ground, ¡°If you get hurt, it¡¯s not my fault.¡± ¡°You dare!¡± This darn kid, he¡¯s really rebelling against me! Old Mr. Qin¡¯s face boiled with fury, raising the cane in his hand he charged once more! Qin Sijue truly didn¡¯t dare to harm him. Although he was strong and fit, after all, his grandfather was already 87 years old. If he really hurt him, he would indeed have difficulty justifying it. His parents had already died in a ne ident, and his grandparents were now his only family in this world. Because he couldn¡¯t fight back, in no time, the grandson and grandfather began a game of chase in the study! ¡°You brat, stand still if you dare!¡± After running for a while, Qin Guozhong was already tired. After retiring, his body was truly not what it used to be. Just running for a bit and his stamina was clearly not keeping up. Seeing him stop, Qin Sijue also stopped. The two of them stood facing each other, starting a standoff. ¡°I have already given the Jade Pendant to Nangong Feifei. As for this marriage, you have no choice but to agree!¡± Chapter 94 - 515: I Dont Want to Live if You Die_1 Chapter 515: Chapter 515: I Don¡¯t Want to Live if You Die_1 She hadn¡¯t told him about what happened between her and Dongfang Hen that night¡­ Suddenly, her chin was held captive as Dongfang Yu lifted her face. His dark, piercing gaze was impossible to ignore. ¡°Tell me, what did he do to you?¡± ¡°Nothing happened!¡± Hai Xiaotang tried to defend herself instinctively, ¡°Dongfang Yu, you wouldn¡¯t actually believe what that wretched old witch said, would you?¡± Just processing that possible scenario sent a chill down Hai Xiaotang¡¯s spine. Dongfang Yu frowned, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t believe her words. But you said, you almost killed Dongfang Hen, so I want to know what exactly happened.¡± Hai Xiaotang understood she couldn¡¯t skirt around the issue any longer and decided to tell the truth. ¡°He tried to seduce me with 50 billion worth of property rights. When I didn¡¯t agree, he threatened to sell me off to Africa, and I still didn¡¯t agree. Then he intended to force himself on me, but luckily, I had hidden a dinner knife during our meal. So, I stabbed him.¡± Hai Xiaotang exined it as lightly as describing the weather, acting nonchnt. But upon hearing this, Dongfang Yu felt as though his heart was being tightly clutched. Just imagining Hai Xiaotang¡¯s situation back then made him feel horrified! Dongfang Yu grimly asked, ¡°And then? He didn¡¯t do anything to you?¡± ¡°No, he didn¡¯t. I also found it strange. I almost killed him, yet he did nothing to me. The next day, he brought me back to C City.¡± ¡°Were you thinking ofmitting suicide at that time?¡± Dongfang Yu suddenly asked bluntly. Taken aback, Hai Xiaotang shook her head after a moment, ¡°No!¡± ¡°Hai Xiaotang, no matter what you face in the future, you must live on! You can¡¯tmit suicide, no, you cannot die. I need you to live on, do you understand?¡± Hearing him say this, Hai Xiaotang knew he didn¡¯t believe her. But¡­ ¡°Dongfang Yu, it¡¯s easier said than done. If he had sold me to Africa, I would rather die.¡± ¡°You must not die!¡± Dongfang Yu suddenly retorted animatedly. Hai Xiaotang jumped in surprise before looking at his fiercely brazen statement, ¡°No matter what happens, you cannot die! Even if I die, you must live on!¡± Hai Xiaotang hesitated a moment and then adamantly rejected him, ¡°No! If you die, I wouldn¡¯t want to live. I will agree to anything else, but not this!¡± Dongfang Yu frowned, sounding impatient, ¡°Hai Xiaotang, do you need to act so noble? You¡¯ve been given a second chance at life, you need to live it fully. No matter what happens, you must survive!¡± ¡°I will live well and treasure my life. But, my life isn¡¯t indispensable¡­¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Dongfang Yu angrily interrupted her, ¡°Hai Xiaotang, I don¡¯t want to hear such words. Just remember this, you must live on!¡± Hai Xiaotang knew that he was worried about her, so she didn¡¯t take his outburst to heart. She suddenly joked, ¡°You too, you must live well. Let¡¯s both live to a hundred. We¡¯ll never leave each other. No, you live to hundred, and I¡¯ll live to ny-four.¡± Dongfang Yu sat up straight, looked away, and casually said, ¡°Usually men die earlier, I¡¯d be content to apany you till eighty.¡± Without a second thought, Hai Xiaotang immediately replied, ¡°Then I¡¯ll live till eighty.¡± ¡°Hai Xiaotang ¨C ¡± Dongfang Yu turned to her with an angry re, exasperated, ¡°Why must you always be like this?¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Chapter 95: Otherwise, Ill Make You Sleep on the Floor Tonight! Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Otherwise, I¡¯ll Make You Sleep on the Floor Tonight! She wasn¡¯t injured or sick, so why did he need to feed her? ¡°I can do it myself.¡± As she spoke, she tried to take the bowl and chopsticks from his hand. But he avoided her. For some reason, after finding out she had hidden in the storeroom overnight, he felt a hint of guilt towards her and inexplicably wanted to treat her better.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Still, Gu Qiangwei wasn¡¯t used to it, ¡°I¡¯m not injured¡ª¡± ¡°Behave, or else¡­I¡¯ll make you sleep on the floor tonight!¡± His domineering tone was somewhat childish, causing the corners of Gu Qiangwei¡¯s mouth to twitch involuntarily. ¡°Open your mouth.¡± He brought the food to her lips, his domineering tone leaving no room for refusal! Looking at the food approaching her, Gu Qiangwei inexplicably obediently opened her mouth and took a bite, gently chewing. Dark eyes fixed on the man in front of her. By the time she had finished a bowl of rice, Qin Sijue wanted the butler to refill it, but Gu Qiangwei stopped him. ¡°I¡¯m full!¡± Qin Sijue shifted his gaze, ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Mhm!¡± She nodded and nced at Qin Sijue before getting up and walking towards the living room. As night deepened, upon reaching the bedroom on the second floor and seeing therge European-style bed, Gu Qiangwei hesitated for a moment. Would they have to sleep together again tonight? In her mind, the kiss fromst night unexpectedly appeared. Followed by the image of ¡®Feifei¡¯ who had arrived here today. From their conversation, it seemed she was Qin Sijue¡¯s childhood sweetheart, and they were nning to discuss marriage. Thinking of this, Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t help but sigh softly, then turned and walked towards the bathroom. After taking a bath, Qin Sijue still hadn¡¯t returned to the room. Gu Qiangwei, in her loose two-piece pajamas, nced at therge bed and then at the sofa, eventually grabbing a thin nket and lying down on the sofa. The sofa wasrge enough tofortably amodate her 168 cm frame. Perhaps because she had been tired all day, she really felt exhausted, and sleep came over her as soon as shey down. In a daze, as if hearing the sound of the door handle turning, Gu Qiangwei startled awake under the warm yellow light. Lying on her side, she slightly lifted her eyelids but made no sound. At this time, it must be Qin Sijue, right? The room was covered with a Persian carpet, and after the sound of the door opening and closing, Gu Qiangwei heard no more footsteps. But knowing it was only Qin Sijue, she quickly closed her eyes again, pretending to sleep. Upon entering, he paused for two seconds after seeing the woman lying on her side on the sofa, then slowly walked towards the soft sofa. Under the warm yellow light, her delicate features were still clearly visible, appearing serene in sleep. ¡°Gu Qiangwei.¡± His voice, low and maic, resonated from above, sounding especially pleasant and melodious in the quiet night. The three words stirred something in Gu Qiangwei¡¯s heart, but she dared not react, continuing to feign sleep. After a while, as it seemed that there was no more movement around her, Gu Qiangwei slightly opened her eyes a crack, wanting to see if the man had left. Upon opening her eyes, the man was indeed gone and had walked to the dressing room. Shortly after, he walked out again, startling Gu Qiangwei into closing her eyes quickly, once again feigning sleep! ¡®Click¡¯ The sound of a door opening and then closing could be heard, followed by the rushing sound of water in the bathroom. Gu Qiangwei sat up, nced at the bathroom door, and for some reason, she inexplicably let out a sigh of relief. Chapter 96: It Wont Bite Me, Will It? Chapter 96: Chapter 96: It Won¡¯t Bite Me, Will It? After that kiss, she always felt particrly nervous when alone with Qin Sijue, her breathing quick and shallow. When shey down again, she found herself utterly sleepless. Tossing and turning, she struggled to fall asleep. Strange, the sofa wasrge and soft, and she thought it quitefortable, so why couldn¡¯t she sleep? As she wondered, another ¡®click¡¯ sounded. She knew it was Qin Sijue, having finished his bath, and quickly closed her eyes. Not knowing how much time had passed, Gu Qiangwei felt he should have gotten into bed by now; however, the next instant, she felt her body being touched, then lifted into the air! Being only in a feigned slumber, she could no longer pretend at this moment. She abruptly opened her eyes, meeting the man¡¯s deep gaze, ¡°What are you doing!?¡± Seeing the woman suddenly open her eyes, Qin Sijue was expressionless, ¡°Why pretend to be asleep?¡± Gu Qiangwei paused and was somewhat at a loss for words. In the next second, her light body was gently ced on the spacious and soft bed. ¡°You sleep here.¡± After putting her down, Qin Sijue returned to the sofa himself andy down. Gu Qiangwei, stunned, watched as hey down in the sofa directly. This scene seemed familiar, would it end up likest night again, with him returning to the bed after tossing and turning sleeplessly? As it turned out, Gu Qiangwei was overthinking. Untilte into the night, no noises came from the sofa, and Gu Qiangwei gradually fell asleep. She slept until dawn and when she awoke, Qin Sijue was already gone from the sofa. After getting out of bed and freshening up a bit, Gu Qiangwei went downstairs. Looking at the time, it was already half-past eight. Without her job, she seemed to have lost track of time altogether. ¡°Young Madam, you¡¯re awake.¡± Arriving at the dining hall, yet not seeing Qin Sijue¡¯s figure, Gu Qiangwei tilted her head, surveying the entire dining and kitchen area. Qin Bo seemed to sense that she was looking for the Young Master and said with a smile, ¡°The Young Master went to thepany early this morning.¡± Gu Qiangwei then shifted her gaze, nced at Qin Bo, and sat down at the dining table. ¡°By the way, Young Madam.¡± As she was having breakfast, Qin Bo, standing by, spoke up again. Gu Qiangwei lifted her eyes to look at him, ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°The Young Master said that three days have passed. The person in the back garden, you can deal with him as you please.¡± Listening to Qin Bo, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s movements halted.N?v(el)B\\jnn She had nearly forgotten that Gu Zhendong was still locked up there. By the time she finished breakfast, it was already past nine in the morning. Chapter 97 - 97 The Arrival of Nangong Feifei Chapter 97: Chapter 97 The Arrival of Nangong Feifei ¡°Qiangwei¡­¡± In the shadows, Gu Zhendong seemed to regain a bit of consciousness. Opening his eyes, he saw Gu Qiangwei standing before him. ¡°Qiangwei, Daddy truly knows he was wrong, please¡­ could you forgive me just this once¡­¡± Her heart was pricked with pain, stitch by stitch. If only he had known this would happen, why did he do it in the first ce? ¡°You can go.¡± After all, he was her biological father. It was only after she saw him in this state that Gu Qiangwei ultimately couldn¡¯t bear it. After onest look at Gu Zhendong, she turned and walked back into the vi. . Her mood was somewhat heavy throughout the morning. She took out the notebook she had used during university; it had been a long time since shest logged into the game. As soon as she logged onto Tencent QQ, dozens of messages popped up immediately, all from her online friend ¡®Xianggu.¡¯ ¡°Feeling blue, what¡¯s been going ontely? Howe you¡¯re not online?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve waited for you for a long time, without your Mage¡¯s freezing skill, can¡¯t get past the hell boss, when will you be online?¡± ¡°Feeling blue, are you there or not?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Looking at the string of messages popping up, Gu Qiangwei exhaled and then her slender fingers tapped on the keyboard, replying: ¡°I¡¯ve been really busy and a lot has happened recently, so I haven¡¯t been on much.¡± Xianggu: ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Is it your stepmom bullying you again?¡± Feeling blue: ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s in the past. Come on, let¡¯s go online for a round.¡± Xianggu: ¡°OK!¡± The reason she became friends with Xianggu in the game was entirely because of their screen names. Xianggu was a woman, often mistaken for a couple in the game because of their screen names, and her character ss was a male profession. At first, Gu Qiangwei thought she was a man, but after chatting privately for a while, she learned that she was actually a girl and also a university student at the time. For one morning, Gu Qiangwei passed the time by ying the game. Finally, after she finished a boss fight, Gu Qiangwei logged off the game but kept QQ open, chatting with ¡®Xianggu.¡¯ As they were chatting, suddenly a doorbell rang, pulling Gu Qiangwei¡¯s attention away. Since moving to Jueyuan, this was the first time she had heard a doorbell ring. Even Qin Bo, who heard the doorbell, was slightly surprised. However, before he could react, a servant had already opened the door. In a moment, a tall figure walked in, exuding an aura of arrogance from head to toe. Sitting cross-legged on the sofa, Gu Qiangwei had her notebook on herp. When she saw the woman who walked in, she was slightly startled. Qin Bo, on the other hand, was a bit scared, looking from Nangong Feifei to the Gu Qiangwei on the sofa. This¡­n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Why has Miss Nangong suddenlye here? Upon entering and seeing the Gu Qiangwei on the sofa, Nangong Feifei also paused for a moment. Who is this woman and what is she doing here? ¡°Miss Nangong, what brings you here?¡± Qin Bo walked over, a bit flustered. Nangong Feifei didn¡¯t look at Qin Bo. Her beautiful star-like eyes kept sweeping over Gu Qiangwei sitting on the sofa. ¡°Who is she?¡± After a while, Nangong Feifei turned her gaze away, her sharp eyes scanning Qin Bo. Confronted by her clearly questioning look, Qin Bo hesitated, at a loss for what to say. ¡°She is¡­ a friend of Young Master from overseas!¡± An idea shed through his mind, and Qin Bo blurted it out. The Young Master had juste back from overseas, so having friends visit was the most convincing reason! ¡°A friend?¡± Nangong Feifei frowned. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 100: 100: Encountering Shen Mochen Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Encountering Shen Mochen ¡°I¡¯ll support you,¡± if uttered by a boyfriend, might be the warmest and most domineering three words to a woman, yet when Qin Sijue said this to Gu Qiangwei, the nature of these words changedpletely. He had a fianc¨¦e with whom he was about to get engaged, support her? Was he nning to keep her as a mistress? She smiled without saying a word. Knock, knock, knock! The secretary knocked and entered. ¡°Mr. Qin, the meeting is about to start.¡± Hearing the sweet voice inside, Gu Qiangwei knew he was busy. ¡°You go ahead, I won¡¯t disturb you.¡± Qin Sijue remained silent for a few seconds before grunting affirmation and hanging up the phone.
Source: novgo.co Hanging up, Gu Qiangwei suddenly let out a deep sigh. How was she supposed to pass the long afternoon? ¡°Qiangwei?¡± A familiar voice sounded, and Gu Qiangwei looked up at the sound to see Shen Mochen entering through the caf¨¦ door as expected. ¡°Mochen!¡± She stood up and showed a sweet smile, a bit surprised to encounter him here. Shen Mochen returned the gentle, shallow smile, ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Gu Qiangwei opened her mouth but seemed unsure how to answer his question. Admit she was bored and just wanted a cup of coffee? ¡°What about you?¡± Instead of answering, she asked back. ¡°Feeling a bit sleepy, came to have a coffee.¡±n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Gu Qiangwei smiled, ¡°Me too.¡± ¡°Shall we together?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± While responding, Gu Qiangwei nced guiltily at the empty cup she¡¯d already finished. She had already had three cups of coffee today; any more and she might have trouble sleeping at night. The two sat down at the table, and Shen Mochen immediately noticed her empty cup. ¡°Did youe early?¡± Gu Qiangwei nodded, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve finished already.¡± ¡°Then¡­ may I treat you to another cup?¡± ¡°Sure!¡± It¡¯s not like she had anything else to do, herptop was also out of battery, and she had been sitting here alone for quite a while, chatting with someone seemed like a better idea than sitting idle by herself, or not even knowing where else to go. They ordered two cups of coffee, and Shen Mochen¡¯s gaze on Gu Qiangwei was always so warm and tender. ¡°By the way, ¡®In This Life With You¡¯ has officially started filming, I remember you liked this novel a lot.¡± (Note: The novel title is fictional for plot requirements.) ¡°Is that so, congrattions to you.¡± ¡°I also have to thank you for your fifty million investment.¡± Gu Qiangwei smiled and said nothing more. Her coffee was quickly finished, and looking at the time, it was already three o¡¯clock. She didn¡¯t mention leaving, and Shen Mochen also didn¡¯t get up to go. It seemed as if seeing her wasn¡¯t easy, and now that he had, he didn¡¯t feel like leaving anymore. And as they sat and talked, time unknowingly passed by more than an hour. Suddenly, a ¡®boom¡¯ thundered, breaking the pleasant conversation between the two in the caf¨¦. Gu Qiangwei turned her head to look out the window. This season seemed to bring a lot of thunderstorms. They urred every few days. ¡°It¡¯s going to rain,¡± Shen Mochen said, looking out at the increasingly gloomy weather. ¡°Yes, it looks like it¡¯s going to rain.¡± He turned his head, his eyes falling on her clean and delicate profile. ¡°Shall I take you home?¡± Gu Qiangwei turned back and smiled faintly, ¡°No need, you go on with your work.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you leaving?¡± She must havee early, having sat here the whole afternoon, and now didn¡¯t seem in a hurry to leave. The sky was getting dark, wasn¡¯t she nning to go home? Or did she have an argument with that man? Gu Qiangwei paused, thinking she might have nowhere to go that evening, and for a moment, she didn¡¯t know how to begin. Chapter 101: 101 Go to My Place Chapter 101: Chapter 101 Go to My ce ¡°I¡­I¡¯m not in a hurry.¡± Even though she tried to hide it, Shen Mochen still spotted her slip-up. ¡°Do you have something on your mind?¡± Gu Qiangwei suddenly looked up, ¡°No, not at all.¡± ¡°Did you have an unpleasant encounter with that man?¡± Gu Qiangwei was startled, then smiled, ¡°How is that possible? I¡¯m only in a pretend marriage with him. We don¡¯t interfere in each other¡¯s lives, so there¡¯s nothing to be unhappy about.¡± ¡°Then let me take you back,¡± he said, reaching out to take her hand, eager to see exactly where she lived and whether she was living well or not. ¡°Ah¡­no need, no need!¡± Gu Qiangwei tried to pull her hand away, but he gripped it tightly, ¡°Mochen, really, there¡¯s no need. I drove here myself.¡± ¡°Then let me see where you live exactly.¡±
Source: novgo.co Leaving several hundred-yuan bills behind, he pulled her towards the door of the caf¨¦. ¡°I can¡¯t go back!¡± When they reached the entrance, she finally pulled her hand free from his tight grasp. Shen Mochen was taken aback and turned to stare at her, ¡°Can¡¯t go back?¡± Gu Qiangwei was stunned, realizing she had inadvertently spoken more than she intended. ¡°I might stay at a hotel tonight.¡± Shen Mochen frowned, ¡°Why?¡± She pursed her lips, feeling no upset from being driven out by Nangong Feifei. Instead, she appeared indifferent, ¡°The legitimate wife has returned, so this counterfeit has to hide away!¡± Upon hearing this, Shen Mochen¡¯s eyebrows knitted tightly together, ¡°Legitimate? You mean, not only are you in a pretend marriage with him, but he also has a wife?¡± Listening to his clearly astonished tone, Gu Qiangwei thought for a few seconds, then said, ¡°Well, not exactly a wife, but it seems they¡¯re about to get engaged.¡± Shen Mochen stared at her for a long while before speaking again, ¡°Qiangwei, tell me, for what reason are you in a pretend marriage with him?¡± She looked up at him. Qin Sijue¡¯s reason was that he needed a pretend wife, but it seemed that it was also because he saw her being bullied by her father and Chen Peifang, so he pretended to marry and register with her to get even on her behalf. ¡°He did it to help me.¡± ¡°To help you?¡± She nodded, ¡°Yes, I left home. My father, for the sake of thepany¡¯s interests, handed me over to a man named Lan Song. I was even¡­ assaulted by my half-brother and he¡ªmy father¡ªonly believed his son, not me.¡± ¡°So, I left home, and Qin Sijue pretended to marry me to help me.¡± Hearing her words, Shen Mochen was shocked! All this had happened to her in the recent days, and yet he waspletely unaware. He had always known that her biological mother vanished into thin air twelve years ago, and after that Gu Zhendong married the woman he had an affair with, who always treated Qiangwei as a thorn in her side. So after graduating, Qiangwei had worked hard at her job, hoping that one day she could move out on her own. But she had barely started working when she was forced out. ¡°Don¡¯t stay with him any longer. I have an apartment in the Western Suburbs. If you don¡¯t mind, move there.¡± Gu Qiangwei looked up, surprised by his offer. After considering for a moment, she declined his kindness. ¡°Forget it, I¡¯m doing quite well now. Once I find a stable job, I¡¯ll move away from there.¡± ¡°Doing well? The moment the legitimate wifees back, you have to stay in a hotel, and you call that doing well?¡± His words left Gu Qiangwei speechless, her heart suddenly aching a little. What was this feeling?n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go to my ce!¡± Chapter 103: 103: Did She Kick You Out? Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Did She Kick You Out? Yanked suddenly, Gu Qiangwei hadn¡¯t even reacted before she found herself pulled into a strong embrace, and upon looking up, she saw that exquisitely handsome profile. Qin Sijue!? How could he appear here? Looking at the man in front of him, who stood with the pride of an emperor, Shen Mochen was also slightly surprised.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Who are you?¡± he asked in a deep voice, his eyes shooting hostility towards Qin Sijue. Qin Sijue seemed to have no intention of acknowledging him, instead, he nced sideways at Gu Qiangwei, who was still in shock in his arms. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± His tone clearly carried a challenge. This hotel belonged to Dijue, and just as he came to inspect it, he actually saw her tugging and pulling with this man at the hotel entrance! ¡°I¡­¡± Facing the man¡¯s questioning gaze, Gu Qiangwei couldn¡¯t help but remember the scene of Nangong Feifei strutting around Jueyuan, and, suddenly, she couldn¡¯t find a reason for being here.
Source: novgo.co Suddenly, she pushed away from the man who restrained her. Her face fell, her expression was mncholic. Qin Sijue frowned, feeling that in a moment, she was pulling away from him. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Today, he seemed very patient and asked again. ¡°Your fianc¨¦e came, had no ce to stay, and nned to stay at the hotel,¡± she said briefly and clearly, yet her feelings wereplicated. There was a moment when she felt aggrieved, but she was also clear that Qin Sijue and herself were only in a sham marriage. And the arrival of his fianc¨¦e should logically not affect her at all, so why did she feel aggrieved? At her words, Qin Sijue¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. ¡°Fianc¨¦e?¡± ¡°Mm,¡± she murmured, her eyes downcast. ¡°Did she drive you out?¡± When he spoke again, a barely perceptibleyer of indignation shed across his deep eyes. Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t speak, nor did she want to put herself in that lowly situation. ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡± Taking her hand directly, Qin Sijue held it tightly in his palm, turned around, andpletely ignored the presence of Shen Mochen. ¡°What are you doing?¡± she tried to withdraw her hand, which he clenched tightly, but she couldn¡¯t pull it free. ¡°Go home!¡± His two words were domineering and forceful, leaving no room for refusal! Gu Qiangwei listened, her heart deeply moved. She and he were only in a sham marriage, while Nangong Feifei was his official fianc¨¦e, yet at this moment, he was telling her, the fake wife, to ¡°go home¡±? Was he not afraid of offending the real deal? ¡°Qiangwei!¡± As he watched her being taken away by a stranger, Shen Mochen seemed to have guessed Qin Sijue¡¯s identity. But just thinking about his having a fianc¨¦e and the sham marriage with Qiangwei unsettled his heart. It was supposed to be a sham marriage, but at that moment, he could clearly see that man¡¯s concern for her. Was their rtionship really just a sham marriage? Gu Qiangwei was dragged along until she heard Shen Mochen¡¯s voice, and then she turned her head, ¡°Mochen, thank you¡ª¡± As she began to speak, Qin Sijue¡¯s handsome face seemed to darken even further, and he quickened his pace, still pulling her along. At that moment, as they were about to descend the hotel steps, Gu Qiangwei had intended to thank Shen Mochen, when suddenly she missed her footing, and her entire body lost bnce¡­ ¡°Ah!¡± Before she could react to what had happened, a sharp pain shot through her ankle. In a sh, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s face turned pale, and her brows were tightly knitted with pain! Hearing her cry of pain, Qin Sijue also turned his head, just in time to catch her suddenly unbnced body. Chapter 105: 105: Throw This Woman Out Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Throw This Woman Out ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Qin Sijue seemed to have picked up on the not-so-settled tone of Uncle Qin¡¯s voice, hinting that he was mindful of Nangong Feifei. With his thin lips lightly pursed, he set Qiangwei down on the sofa before gently parting his lips, ¡°Go boil two eggs, and bring over an ice pack.¡± Uncle Qin nced at him, then at Qiangwei, apparently realizing that the Young Madam was injured and quickly turned to dash into the kitchen, ¡°Got it!¡± Before long, a maid brought over an ice pack. Sitting on the couch, Qin Sijue took the ice pack from the maid¡¯s hand and, as if no one else was present, gently lifted Qiangwei¡¯s sprained ankle onto his own legs. Applying the ice pack was what Li Yuan had told him over the phone just a moment ago. Receiving such tender care from him, Qiangwei still wasn¡¯t used to it. Especially upon sensing Nangong Feifei¡¯s hateful gaze at her side, she quickly retracted her leg, ¡°I¡¯ll do it myself.¡±
Source: novgo.co She really wondered if she was going to be killed by Nangong Feifei¡¯s re if this kept up! Qin Sijue effortlessly avoided her outstretched hand, his domineering presence undisputed, absorbed in gently nursing her slightly swollen ankle. Seeing him treat a woman with such gentleness, and even her feet, without any hint of disgust? In an instant, Nangong Feifei was taken aback. He was born with a face of abstinence. He recalled that as a child, he never looked straight at girls. In his world, it seemed there was no ce for women at all. But now, he was rubbing the feet of a woman without any sign of distaste? And that woman wasn¡¯t her, but some cheap slut that hade out of nowhere! ¡°Sijue, you¡­¡± ¡°Why haven¡¯t you left yet?¡± Hearing Nangong Feifei¡¯s voice, Qin Sijue suddenly turned his head, cold glints of frost shooting from his gaze. Nangong Feifei was taken aback. In front of another woman, he was telling her to leave over and over again? She was supposed to be his betrothed fianc¨¦e. ¡°Who is this woman? Isn¡¯t she your friend from abroad?¡± But now, seeing his actions, how could that be just a friend? Clear as day, she was a seductress!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om At that, Qin Sijue slightly lifted his gaze, his eyes swiftly turning cold. Staring at Nangong Feifei, ¡°A friend from abroad?¡± Uncle Qin heard this and couldn¡¯t help pursing his lips. This ¡®friend from abroad¡¯ was his own fabrication. Seeing it this way, the Young Master was clearly angry. ¡°Yes, is she really just your friend? But now she¡¯s clearly seducing you!¡± Pointing at Qiangwei, Nangong Feifei spoke with jealousy written all over her face! If it weren¡¯t for being in front of Qin Sijue, she might have already rushed forward and torn Qiangwei to shreds! ¡°Luo Chen!¡± ¡°Mr. Qin.¡± Luo Chen, who had been standing by the doorway, immediately came over upon hearing the call. ¡°Throw this woman out.¡± Luo Chen paused, aware of Nangong Feifei¡¯s status. ¡°Miss Nangong, please.¡± ncing at Luo Chen, how could Nangong Feifei willingly leave! ¡°Sijue, I am your fianc¨¦e! And you choose to keep this woman and send me away!?¡± Qin Sijue looked up, ¡°Fianc¨¦e? I don¡¯t recall having any fianc¨¦e.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t Grandfather Qin tell you? Our marriage has long been arranged!¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t agree, you will never be my fianc¨¦e.¡± Nangong Feifei stood stunned, looking between him and Qiangwei, who kept her face down the whole time. ¡°Tell me, who is this woman!?¡± ¡°My wife.¡± Four words, thundering through her mind, astonished Nangong Feifei. Chapter 107: No Lying in Front of Me Anymore Chapter 107: Chapter 107: No Lying in Front of Me Anymore ¡°You are my wife, don¡¯t you mind those women?¡± He looked up, his smile faint at the corners of his mouth, but his dark eyes were downcast, showing no trace of jest. Gu Qiangwei frowned, staring at him in confusion. What was with this man? He knew they were a pretend couple, so what did the women around him have to do with her? Yet, at this moment, he spoke with such seriousness that it seemed as if she were his legitimate wife. The man¡¯s eyes, as if possessing endless magic, could ensnare one with the slightest carelessness. Gu Qiangwei quickly averted her gaze. ¡°I don¡¯t mind!¡± Qin Sijue¡¯s gaze darkened as he stared at her deliberately evasive face. Two secondster, he changed the topic, focusing on her now less swollen ankle, ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± Gu Qiangwei looked down at her foot, ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore.¡±
As she finished speaking, she withdrew her foot from his leg. Then, she was about to head upstairs. However, as soon as her feet touched the ground and she stood up, the piercing pain returned! ¡°Hiss!¡± The momentary pain turned her face pale, and she fell right into his arms, perfectly bnced. Seeing her pale face, Qin Sijue¡¯s dark eyes slightly hardened, and he stared at her, ¡°Don¡¯t ever lie to me again!¡± With that said, he stood up and lifted her in one motion, ¡°Where do you want to go?¡± Gu Qiangwei was still immersed in his statement, ¡°Don¡¯t ever lie to me again.¡± What did he mean by that? ¡°When did I lie?¡± She looked up at his perfect features, asking nkly. He looked down, his narrow eyes unreadable. ¡°It hurts, so why say it doesn¡¯t?¡± Gu Qiangwei paused. So, that was what he had been referring to. ¡°It didn¡¯t hurt when I wasn¡¯t standing just now!¡± she retorted, yet somewhat guiltily avoided his gaze. ¡°Where to?¡± ¡°I want to go upstairs.¡± ¡°Young Master, dinner is ready.¡± Just then, Qin Si approached and informed them. Ignoring Gu Qiangwei¡¯s words, Qin Sijue turned and carried her towards the dining hall. He gently ced her in front of the dining table and arranged the napkin for her; tonight¡¯s meal was Western style. His thoughtful care left Gu Qiangwei momentarily stunned. Having prepared everything for her, Qin Sijue returned to the head of the table and began to eat. His slow and elegant dining motions were majestic, and Gu Qiangwei found herself staring. ¡°Not eating?¡± Qin Sijue had already taken a bite but noticed she hadn¡¯t yet started, curiously lifting his gaze to her. Gu Qiangwei then realized and hurriedly began to eat. After a few bites, as if a thought struck her, she raised her beautiful eyes, staring at the quietly dining man across from her. ¡°You¡­¡± As the word left her lips, she suddenly paused, seemingly unsure how to continue. Qin Sijue looked up, staring at her, apparently curious about what she was going to say next. But his expression remained serene, revealing no emotions. Pursing her lips, Gu Qiangwei finally spoke, ¡°Are you going to get engaged to that Nangong Feifei?¡± Qin Sijue¡¯s eyes flickered, his lips curving into an almost imperceptible smile. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you didn¡¯t mind?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Realizing what she had just asked, Gu Qiangwei hurriedly lowered her head, devouring her steak voraciously!n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Really, she had indeed said she didn¡¯t care about any of the other women around him before, so why suddenly ask if he was going to get engaged to someone else? It sounded just like she cared about that woman! ¡°Never mind!¡± She quickly added, then continued eating her dinner silently, deciding not to speak again. Chapter 109: Who Are You? Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Who Are You? As if he couldn¡¯t stand their clumsy handling anymore, Qin Sijue suddenly raised his hand, his slender fingers positioned on the keyboard, with the other gripping the mouse. He had just moved to the Mage¡¯s character when a chat window popped up with a private message. Xianggu: ¡°Dear, have you finished your bath?¡± Seeing the suddenly popped-up private message, Qin Sijue¡¯s brow furrowed slightly. Dear? He turned his head, nced in the direction of the bathroom, then returned to the screen and clicked to open the person¡¯s profile. The person was ying a male character, and his partner was the Mage he was currently controlling. Thisputer belonged to Gu Qiangwei, so was this character also yed by her? Did she actually have a ¡®husband¡¯ in the game?
Staring at the chat window, Qin Sijue raised his hand, his slender fingers tapping on the keyboard: ¡°Who are you?¡± On the other side, Xianggu paused. What was this girl up to? Frowning, Xianggu replied with a message: ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Did the bath make you dumb?¡± Staring at the screen, Qin Sijue pondered for a while before he typed again: ¡°It¡¯s not the person herself.¡± As he had anticipated, the reply came quickly: ¡°Then who are you?¡± ¡°Her husband.¡± Xianggu: ¡°¡­¡± Husband? The girl hadn¡¯t been online much these days, had she gone off to get married? Damn, she didn¡¯t even tell her! A long time passed with no further messageing from that end, Qin Sijue finally smiled with satisfaction, got up, and left the sofa. As if a long time had passed, Gu Qiangwei suddenly opened her eyes in the bathtub, turned her head, and nced at the watch ced by the tub. With one look, her eyes widened! She had actually soaked for forty minutes! Regaining her senses, she quickly got up and left the bathtub. However, as she raised her hand, it froze in midair. Where were her clothes? Her thoughts went back to half an hour ago, her clothes were still inside the sofa¡­ Thinking of this, Gu Qiangwei immediately became somewhat distressed. Turning her head, she looked around inside the bathroom, only a towel rack not far away held a bath towel. Perhaps a bit hasty, she didn¡¯t notice that her foot was still injured. Moreover,ing directly out of the bath, her feet were still wet. As soon as she stepped onto the tile floor, a sharp pain shot through her, followed by a slip¡ª ¡®Thud¡¯! Outside, Qin Sijue was about to leave when he heard a sudden thud from inside the bathroom. He paused in his steps, turning his head towards the direction of the bathroom. ¡°Ouch!¡± Gu Qiangwei, who fell on the floor, winced with pain, sat up, and saw her arm was scraped and showing traces of blood.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Click! The door was suddenly pushed open, and Gu Qiangwei, still sitting on the floor with her attention all on the pain and her injured arm, didn¡¯t notice Qin Sijueing in. ¡°What happened to you?¡± The deep voice suddenly came from above her head, Gu Qiangwei¡¯s expression froze, and as she looked up, she met his deep eyes. Only when he came closer did Qin Sijue realize that she was actually¡­pletely naked. Time passed for 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds¡­ ¡°Ah! What are you doing in here!¡± Her sudden shout also slightly startled Qin Sijue. Then, his keen gaze noticed her blood-stained arm. He turned, stretched out his arm, quickly took a bath towel from the rack, and then wrapped it around her. Gu Qiangwei was still immersed in panic and shyness, and the next moment, her cold body was suddenly covered with a bath towel, and then she was picked up by his strong arms! He carried her out of the bathroom, ced her on the spacious bed, and then Qin Sijue turned around and left. Chapter 110: Do it yourself! Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Do it yourself! Before long, he entered the room with a medical kit in hand. Gu Qiangwei clutched the bath towel, wrapping her entire body in it except for her long, beautiful legs which remained exposed. Every other part of her was tightly enclosed within the bath towel! Taking out a bottle of iodine, Qin Sijue reached out to pull at her arm that was hiding under the bath towel. ¡°What are you doing!?¡± Gu Qiangwei red at him reflexively, her eyes full of wariness. Qin Sijue looked up, his face expressionless, ¡°Can¡¯t you tell?¡± Gu Qiangwei paused, her gaze falling on the cotton swab and iodine in his hand. ¡°Bring your hand out.¡± After two seconds, Gu Qiangwei gingerly extended her hand from the gap in the bath towel. ¡°Why do you always get hurt?¡±
As he cleaned her wound, Qin Sijue asked without looking up. ¡°How would I know.¡± She replied irritably. It seemed she was indeed always getting hurttely, either spraining something here or falling there! ¡°Clumsy.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This time, Gu Qiangwei did not retort.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Sss¡­¡± The pain made her instinctively recoil as the cotton swab touched the wound. ¡°Endure it, it will be over soon.¡± He kept his head down the whole time as he cleaned her wound. Afraid that if he looked up, he would see her alluring appearance at that moment. The body that had abstained for twenty-six years felt a stir for the first time. But the more he tried to restrain himself, the scent of her bath wafted to him, and his eyes inadvertently caught sight of her fair and enticing legs. Damn it! For the first time, he was flustered and couldn¡¯t calm down, which made his handling of her wound somewhat clumsy. ¡°Ouch!¡± She cried out in a low voice, her brow furrowing tightly. Qin Sijue looked up and noticed her face scrunched up in pain. His throat dry, he suddenly released her hand, stood up and said, ¡°Do it yourself!¡± With that, he turned and left without looking back! Watching his suddenly changed demeanor, Gu Qiangwei was still slightly stunned. What suddenly got into this man? Withdrawing her gaze, she looked at her injured hand and picked up the cotton swab, somewhat struggling to clean the wound. Fortunately, the injury wasn¡¯t severe, and the slight pain disappeared after a while. She got up and returned to the bathroom to dry herself off and changed into a set of house clothes. When she came out again, Qin Sijue still hadn¡¯t returned to the room, and Gu Qiangwei didn¡¯t know what was going on with him. After thinking for a while, she simplyy down on the bed. The night deepened. Looking at the clock on the wall, it was already twenty past eleven. Usually at this time, Qin Sijue would have alreadye in. Turning her head to nce at the door, wondering why he hadn¡¯te back sote, the golden doorknob suddenly turned, startling her so much that she quickly covered herself entirely with the thin quilt! It must be himing back to the room, right? She guessed from under the quilt. Upon entering, seeing that the lights in the room hadn¡¯t been turned off, Qin Sijue was also surprised. Usually at this time, she would have already turned off all but one warm yellow light. His cotton slippers moved silently on the Persian Carpet, making no sound at all, leaving Gu Qiangwei unaware of where exactly he was at the moment. She slightly peeked out her head. Just as she poked out half of her head, she met his deep gaze and was so frightened that she quickly withdrew it! Her every move was under his observation. Yet he did nothing and instead walked into the bathroom to take a shower. Chapter 111: Old Madam, How Did You Get Here? Chapter 111: Chapter 111: Old Madam, How Did You Get Here? When she came out again, therge bedroom was left with only a smallmp lit. After ncing at the bulging spot on the bed, Qin Sijue walked over to the sofa and lied down. Yet, that night seemed even harder to fall asleep than the previous one. Even Gu Qiangwei on the bed was kept awake by his tossing and turning,pletely devoid of sleepiness. With her thoughts in disarray, thinking of the man lying on the sofa, she couldn¡¯t help but slowly turn her body and peak out her head, staring at him. And in the sofa, Qin Sijue felt an inexplicable irritability all night long! Under the warm yellow light, Gu Qiangwei stared with clear, bright eyes at the restless man on the sofa. Was the sofa too small, making it ufortable to sleep? Should she let hime back to bed?
Suddenly, the scene of them sleeping together that night popped into her head, and she felt an inexplicable shyness and her heartbeat quickened at the thought of that kiss! Thinking of this, she, who was about to speak, ultimately just silently snuggled back into the bedding and slept alone. The next day. Waking up early, Gu Qiangwei faced the day with panda eyes, barely hidden by a touch of makeup. Looking at herself in the mirror, she awkwardly twitched the corners of her mouth. She had actually experienced insomniast night¡­ After washing up and going down the stairs, the pain around her ankle had almostpletely subsided after a night¡¯s rest. By then, it was already seven fifty in the morning. ¡°Young Madam, you¡¯re awake.¡± Butler Qin approached, greeting her respectfully, ¡°Breakfast is ready.¡± After ncing at Butler Qin, Gu Qiangwei walked to the dining room as usual. However, upon entering, she did not see Qin Sijue¡¯s figure. She slightly furrowed her brows, seemingly surprised. Noticing her thoughts, Butler Qin opened his mouth with a smile, ¡°The Young Master had breakfast early and has gone to thepany.¡± ¡°Oh,¡± Gu Qiangwei said to Butler Qin, then she pulled out a dining chair and sat down. After breakfast, feeling somewhat idle, she considered the little money left in her card; she would need to find a job soon or else she¡¯d be left without a penny. Although she had food and shelter here, she knew she would leave one day, so she had to prepare for her departure. Sitting in the sofa, she took out her phone and noted down a fewpanies she nned to apply to for an interviewter. Butler Qin, just having finished watering the flowers in the backyard, nned to head to the front yard. Just as he stepped out the front door, he saw a stretch Lincoln slowly approaching.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Recognizing the familiar license te, Butler Qin¡¯s face changed dramatically as he quickly put down the watering can and respectfully walked towards the ck sedan. The car door slowly opened, and an over eighty-year-olddy stepped out, looking fresh and energetic, hardly resembling an elderlydy in her eighties. It was only the white hair at her temples that gave away her actual age. ¡°Old¡­ Lady Qin?¡± Seeing thedy stepping down from the car, Butler Qin was quite shocked. The olddy, however, was all smiles and nced in the direction of the ornately carved door. ¡°Lady Qin, why have youe?¡± The olddy smiled and, lowering her voice, said, ¡°I¡¯vee to see my granddaughter-inw.¡± Butler Qin was taken aback. Granddaughter-inw? He didn¡¯t know whether she meant the Young Madam or Miss Nangong. Lady Qin kept her gaze fixed toward the gate, thinking about how she¡¯d been busytely choosing a granddaughter-inw, unaware that her grandson had already been dating someone, and it was the precious jewel of the Nangong Family! The cheekyd, no wonder he refused to attend the banquet she heldst time. Turns out he already had his eyes on Nangong Feifei! Chapter 113: Really suspecting he might be Gay! Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Really suspecting he might be Gay! ¡°I am your grandmother,¡± Mrs. Qin said, looking at her as if she expected to be recognized and called ¡®grandmother.¡¯ While being gazed at with such eyes, Gu Qiangwei felt a mix of emotions inside; it was quite the sensation. ¡°Sorry, I¡­am not Feifei.¡± As soon as she said this, the smile on Mrs. Qin¡¯s lips immediately froze. ¡°Not, not?¡± She nodded, ¡°I¡­am just a friend of Qin Sijue from abroad.¡± Mrs. Qin blinked herrge eyes, fully aware that her grandson hade from abroad only recently, so it made sense for a foreign friend toe visit him. It was just a shame, such a beautiful girl, yet not her granddaughter-inw. ¡°Ah, I see, I apologize. I mistook you for someone else!¡± Mrs. Qin said kindly, without any pretense, and her gaze towards Gu Qiangwei did not change because she was not the ¡®granddaughter-inw¡¯; she liked her just the same.
Her grandson¡¯s friend and a girl, of course she liked it! Gu Qiangwei smiled, not expecting Qin Sijue¡¯s grandmother to be such an approachable and amiable olddy, which caught her by surprise.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om The olddy turned her head, her gaze falling on Uncle Qin¡¯s face, ¡°So my granddaughter-inw isn¡¯t here?¡± Uncle Qin wiped his sweat off before lifting his head, ¡°Miss Nangong is not here.¡± ¡°Not here?¡± The olddy frowned, then deeply pondered, ¡°Why isn¡¯t she here, she clearly said she lives here.¡± Saying so, she quietly walked towards the sofa. Watching her sit down, Gu Qiangwei sadly lowered her eyelids, suddenly thinking about a few things. Her agreement with Qin Sijue seemed to have reached its end as well. From the beginning, he had chosen to have a fake marriage with her only to help her. Now, Gu Zhendong had been punished, and he himself had a prospective fianc¨¦e, no longer needing her as a shield, it might be time to leave. Otherwise, every time his family visited, she would always have to find an excuse for staying here under a different identity, and then an excuse for leaving. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± As she was deep in thought, the olddy on the sofa suddenly spoke. Gu Qiangwei looked up, meeting her kind gaze. ¡°I¡­Gu Qiangwei.¡± ¡°Qiangwei, is it? Come, have a seat,¡± the olddy patted the space beside her. Gu Qiangwei paused, nced at Uncle Qin, then nervously walked over and sat down beside the olddy. ¡°You are Sijue¡¯s friend?¡± Looking at the olddy¡¯s gaze, Gu Qiangwei suddenly felt a bit guilty, but still nodded, ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Just friends?¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Uncertain of her implication, Gu Qiangwei continued nodding nkly. ¡°Is there even a tiny bit beyond a boyfriend-girlfriend rtionship?¡± As she spoke, Mrs. Qin even gestured a ¡®tiny bit¡¯ with her hand. Gu Qiangwei was bewildered. Was she trying to probe if there was something between her and Qin Sijue? Thinking this, she hastily shook her head, ¡°No.¡± ¡°This darn boy, such a good girl, and yet just a friend,¡± the olddy suddenly spoke in anger, ¡°A normal man would have pursued her to make her his own!¡± Gu Qiangwei watched, but was instantly confused. ¡°I really wonder if he is Gay!¡± Gu Qiangwei: ¡°¡­¡± Uncle Qin: ¡°¡­¡± Was she just talking about Qin Sijue? Uncle Qin internally: Mrs. Qin, who talks about their own grandson like that! ¡°Oh!¡± the olddy suddenly sighed deeply, saying, ¡°Thank goodness we have Feifei now, otherwise our Qin family might have ended up without descendants¡­¡± Chapter 115 - 115 Where Are You? Chapter 115: Chapter 115 Where Are You? Perhaps it was her innate purity that perfectly matched the campus setting of this music video, Gu Qiangwei was the perfect fit for the role! ¡°Gu Qiangwei, if this MV shoot is sessful, your life might just take a turn right here!¡± her agent told her. From her aura and appearance, the agent saw she was a rising star who could shine brightly in the entertainment industry! Gu Qiangwei responded with an awkward twitch of her lips. She had only run through the scenes as they¡¯d instructed, but had never expected to pass the audition so easily. As for turning points in her life, that had already happened twelve years ago. ¡°Let¡¯s go, it¡¯s gettingte.¡± After lunch, her agent pulled her away from the entertainmentpany and to the set of the MV shoot. It turned out to be a micro-film MV to promote a newlyunched couple¡¯s fashion line by top designer Reyna, so the standards for casting the male and female leads were exceptionally high.
Although it was just a short 32-minute MV, it still took up a whole afternoon to wrap up sessfully! ¡°Qiangwei, your performance this afternoon was simply brilliant; even Reyna pped and cheered! You don¡¯t need to apply for the stylist assistant anymore; just sign a contract with ourpany and be an artist tomorrow!¡± Director Jiang, seeing her outstanding acting, was full of praise! Gu Qiangwei gave a faint smile in response. ¡°An artist isn¡¯t for me, I don¡¯t have any acting experience.¡± ¡°What do you mean no experience? Your performance today could rival many popr stars; I guarantee once this MV is released, the name Gu Qiangwei will definitely be famous!¡± Director Jiang kept on with his endless praises. After a while, as if suddenly remembering something. ¡°Right, do you want to use your real name, or pick a stage name?¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Qiangwei thought for a moment. She had not intended to enter the entertainment industry; the afternoon¡¯s shoot was just a favor. Once the MV was released, her name would definitely be credited. ¡°Don¡¯t use my real name.¡± ¡°Alright, for the stage name, do you want to think of one yourself, or should thepanye up with one for you?¡± Gu Qiangwei lowered her gaze, thinking deeply for a few seconds. ¡°You don¡¯t have to rush to answer me now. You can tell me when you¡¯ve decided, there¡¯s still time before the MV is released,¡± said Director Jiang with a smile. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll tell you once I¡¯ve decided,¡± she said.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Good!¡± By then, the evening had set in. After leaving the set, Gu Qiangwei stopped by thepany and, under Director Jiang¡¯s insistence, she still chose to be a stylist¡¯s assistant, and Director Jiang agreed. Such a talented neer, even if only as an assistant, was better being with theirpany than being poached by another. Leaving thepany, the bustling Jingcheng was enveloped by the night. With rain having fallen for several days, it seemed even people¡¯s moods had be a bit gloomy. Walking towards the parking lot, Gu Qiangwei kept her head down, uncertain whether she should go back to Jueyuan or not. She was also unsure whether Qin Sijue¡¯s grandmother had left. Looking up at the misty drizzle falling from the sky, Gu Qiangwei felt somewhat mncholic. Despite Jingcheng¡¯s vastness, she felt there was nowhere she belonged. Just as she settled into the driver¡¯s seat, her phone began to ring. ncing down, she caught sight of the familiar name on the screen. ¡°Hello?¡± After a few seconds of hesitation, she answered the call. ¡°Where are you?¡± Hearing that low, charming voice on the other end, Gu Qiangwei lifted her gaze and looked out of the car window. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!