Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
"Are you Ye Zixun's assistant? Why are you sneaking around like that?"
"I... I guess I am his assistant!"
This voice wasn't Ye Zixun's; it sounded refreshing like the wind, but also carried a hint of cunning and slyness. Her instincts, honed by Ye Zixun, kicked in at the slightest sign of trouble.
Regardless of who the other person was, anyone who could easily enter Ye Zixun's office and call him by name was definitely not someone to be trifled with.
It was better to avoid people like that.
"Hello, please make yourself comfortable. I'll step out for a moment!" Lan Baobao politely bent at a perfect ninety-degree angle and quickly lowered her head as she walked out.
"Hey, hey, hey, is that how you treat an old friend, Lan Baobao? How many times do you plan to hurt me before you're satisfied?"
"Old friend?"
She couldn't recall any capable old classmates. Turning around, she saw a pair of bright phoenix eyes, fair skin, and sweet dimples at the corners of his mouth. His high and delicate nose contrasted with his strong masculine features. He slowly leaned closer to Lan Baobao, the faint scent of cologne wafting from him. He towered over her by a good head and a half, exuding an impressive aura.
Lan Baobao stared at him for a while, feeling a ticklish sensation as if a cat were scratching her heart.
This man was quite handsome and looked familiar, but her mind was in disarray; she couldn't recall where she had seen him before. Could he be another man she had once claimed for herself? Lan Baobao forced a smile, nearly losing her balance, but thankfully the man stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her waist to steady her.
Their eyes met, and Lan Baobao's cheeks flushed red with embarrassment.
The man looked down at himself in confusion. Did he do something shameful that made her feel awkward upon seeing him?
His expression was a mix of amusement and slight displeasure, but since it was Lan Baobao in front of him, he restrained his irritation and said, " Lan Baobao, do you not remember who I am? Are you feeling embarrassed and trying to escape?"
"You, how do you know?" Her voice was forced, and she felt uneasy, unable to look at him directly.
But with the man's face so close to hers, it seemed impossible not to look.
She could only awkwardly flatter him, saying, "Sir, I feel like I know you and you seem very familiar. It's hard to find a handsome man like you; I thought I wouldn't forget after seeing you just once. But... maybe I developed too slowly and my brain isn't very good, so I can't remember where I've seen you. Could you remind me?"
The man's expression grew even more displeased.
He usually didn't bother with such excuses from others, but he understood Lan Baobao's personality all too well. She was good at being slippery when it mattered most. Her continuous flattery was a sign that she was afraid of offending him.
Was he really that intimidating? Did he make her act so guarded and resort to flattery? The man felt a chill; had he become so handsome over the years that she couldn't recognize him?
Being handsome wasn't his fault; it was due to their family's good genes and the benefits of modern skincare products.
Seeing him silent made Lan Baobao even more anxious. Among the top-tier people, including those from the Ye Family, she only recognized three in total. What if this man was a relative of Ye Zixun? She might be in trouble. If this man turned out to be like Ye Zixun and something happened, what would happen to her head?
"Um, may I ask who you are? Do we know each other? It shouldn't have been when I was drunk; we haven't done anything, right?"
Done anything? He chuckled helplessly and said, "What are you thinking about, Lan Baobao? Were you reckless when you were drunk? I think I heard Zi Xun mention something about you; do you think..."
"Oh dear, that was my fault. Five years ago, I got drunk, so... I'm really sorry about that. But I truly didn't mean to become his wife; I'm not interested in anything related to the Ye Family, so please don't misunderstand."
So that's how it was; she had always thought it was her fault...
He laughed heartily and playfully pinched her cheeks a couple of times, saying, "You haven't changed at all; still as muddled as before. It's a miracle that the people you've met haven't harmed you. Otherwise, with your brain, you'd have been in trouble long ago while raising two kids!"
With Mumu around, who would dare harm her! Lan Baobao pouted and looked at the man laughing happily, feeling slightly relieved: "Um, handsome guy, did we know each other before? You look really familiar, but I just can't remember!"
If he doesn't reveal his name, even after seven or eight years, she might not be able to figure out who she is. Originally, she wanted to give him a surprise, but now it seems that Lan Baobao is the one getting a shock.
“Lan Baobao, remember when you were in middle school? You were quite the young lady back then. Did you often skip classes?”
“How do you know?” She was surprised that he even knew about her skipping classes. Could he be someone related to Pan Xinzi? No wonder her right eye had been twitching; it must be related to this matter.
“Don’t be nervous. You liked to skip classes, and one evening you saw someone injured by the roadside, with a group of people chasing him. What did you do?”
“I... I pointed the group in the wrong direction and called an ambulance. You…”
Gu Feng smiled brightly and pointed at himself, “I was that person!”
“You!”
Lan Baobao looked him up and down once more.
At that time, she had skipped school in her third year of middle school to have fun and saw a boy by a trash can covered in blood. She helped him, but after taking him to the hospital, she never saw him again.
That was over eight years ago.
“I remember your face didn’t look like this before; in my memory, your face was red!”
Whose face is red…
Gu Feng chuckled awkwardly, “That wasn’t my face; that was blood! My face has always looked like this. Lan Baobao, have you never really looked at me closely?”
“You were covered in blood back then; it was enough for a doctor to see you. What use was it for me to look? Your name is Gu Feng? You seem fine now, and you’re not any worse looking than Ye Zixun!”
"Marrying a man who can't compare to Gu Feng, I'm really sorry for you!"
The cold voice behind her immediately made Lan Baobao shiver. She didn't dare to turn around and weakly said, "Well, although you don't look worse than Ye Zixun, in my heart, he is still the most handsome."
Turning around, Ye Zixun's slender eyes sparkled above her head. He was wearing a gray suit, his hands tucked into his pockets, and his thin lips curled into a shallow smile, as if he wanted to pierce her heart with his gaze.
"President Ye, I've delivered everything you wanted to the table—coffee and desserts. If there's nothing else you need, I'll be leaving now!" She was about to walk away.
Ye Zixun sat down on the sofa and said in a calm yet commanding tone, "Gu Feng saw the news; you are his lifesaver. He specifically came from Antarctica to see you and even brought you a gift."
"What did he bring? An Emperor Penguin or a Polar Bear? I can't afford that."
Gu Feng smiled, "Why would I bring such strange things for you? Although I just returned from Antarctica, what I brought isn't from there. It's a piece of jewelry I bought at the diamond source for you. I hope you like it."
"I've been meaning to get some jewelry lately..."
As Gu Feng opened the box, the colorful gem inside made the diamonds she wore at her engagement ceremony look rather dull in comparison.
"Red Stone Tear, this is for you, as a way to repay your lifesaving grace from back then!"
"Is this really okay..." Lan Baobao looked at Ye Zixun; after all, he was more of a friend to Ye Zixun, and she didn't dare to make a decision about such an expensive gift on her own.
Ye Zixun strolled over to his desk and took a sip of coffee, his brows knitting together like a twisted rope: "Lan Baobao, do you think Blue Mountain Coffee is free? What I want is coffee, not coffee sludge! Remember, it's two and a half scoops, which is 7 grams. Got it?"
"Got it! So about this necklace..."
"Master Gu's family fortune is vast; just this one necklace is nothing for him. You should accept it as a meeting gift. Gu Feng, when we get married, there better be something grand!"
"Definitely! Lan Baobao, take this, and remember my face well this time, also remember my name, I am Gu Feng!"
"Okay, okay, I will remember!"
Lan Baobao slowly exited the room. As soon as the marble door closed behind her, she let out a sigh of relief. Holding the box containing the gemstone necklace, her legs felt weak as she leaned against the wall and returned to her desk to sit down.
Ah, when these two men are together, why does it feel like there is some kind of chemical reaction in the room? The pressure is so great, and their presence is so overwhelming. Fortunately, she is not on the same level as these people; otherwise, after a few encounters, she would have been completely crushed. It's best to just focus on her own work.
As soon as Lan Baobao sat down, she received a phone call: "Hello, is this President Ye? President Ye is currently resting. Please leave a message if you have something to discuss..."
After she left, Gu Feng's expression immediately turned casual, with a hint of faint ferocity and disdain in his brows: "President Ye, does that necklace count as a bet? Go get yourself a string and try it out!"
"I know it was sold three years ago in the black market to an anonymous buyer. You can resell that collection you bought for three hundred million; I have to hand it to you. However, if your life was really saved by Lan Baobao back then, then it's worth trading three hundred million for it. By the way, how much are the stocks worth now?"
Ye Zixun teased as he looked at Gu Feng.
He and Gu Feng had been friends since childhood, always fighting while also protecting each other.
Comment 0 Comment Count