CHAPTER 25: CHAPTER 25: TIME STRETCHES INFINITELY

The wealthy heir fearfully shrank his shoulders, "Chi... Young Master Chi, this..."

"My woman took a liking to that gemstone, didn’t you hear?"

The simplest words forming a sentence, when spoken by this cold and aloof man, carried an unusual sense of barbs and pressure.

The wealthy heir was scared witless for a full five seconds, then suddenly snapped back to reality, crouched down personally, and unpinned the Ruby from He Xinxin’s chest, offering it to Gu Jiayin with both hands, "Miss Gu, please accept."

Gu Jiayin looked at the Ruby in front of her and suddenly laughed charmingly, "Oh no, sir, I never take things from others, I’ll buy this gemstone."

Saying this, Gu Jiayin reached into her pocket, and the wealthy heir hastily waved his hand repeatedly, "No, no, no, this is my tribute to Miss Gu."

When Gu Jiayin handed him a coin, the wealthy heir was dumbfounded, a gemstone worth ten million, Gu Jiayin intended to buy it for one yuan...

Gu Jiayin put the coin in the heir’s hand and then firmly grasped the Ruby in her palm, smiling gracefully, "Money in one hand, goods in the other, the deal is done, sir, do you feel at a loss?"

The wealthy heir felt a throbbing sensation across his brow bone and brain, never having encountered such a thing, but his mouth gave the opposite answer, "Not at a loss, not at a loss."

"Hahaha..." The always reserved and low-profile Lu Xiya suddenly tilted her head back and laughed wantonly, as if nine billion beams of sunlight were pouring down.

So satisfying!

In the private room upstairs, Chi Ye watched the woman laugh freely and brightly, his lips slowly curving into a smile. He no longer remembered the last time she laughed; indeed, Gu Jiayin made her happier.

...

Sheng Qianchi gazed indulgently at the woman beside him, with an uncontrollable smile pulling at his lips. She was like a shining beacon, drawing him in.

Seeing her put the Ruby into her bag, he naturally took her hand and softly said two words, "Let’s go."

Gu Jiayin did not resist and followed Sheng Qianchi out of Blue Night.

It wasn’t that she’d developed any fond feelings for him; rather, she had indeed borrowed his influence just now to peacefully take the gemstone from the wealthy heir. It wouldn’t be appropriate to embarrass him in public.

Sheng Qianchi, holding Gu Jiayin’s hand, strode ahead, while Lu Xiya, wearing high heels, jogged alongside. In the underground parking lot, she called out, "Jiayin."

Seeing Gu Jiayin pause and turn, she hurried forward, "Jiayin, I have so much to tell you."

Before Gu Jiayin could answer, Sheng Qianchi coldly refused, "She doesn’t have time."

Gu Jiayin knew she wouldn’t shake off Sheng Qianchi today; coincidentally, she also wanted to clarify everything with him and sever their ties.

So she gently said to Lu Xiya, "I’ll find you another day."

Then she handed the Ruby in front of her, "Sell this gemstone, quickly convert the money for Uncle Lu’s surgery, and get a better house."

"No, no, Jiayin, I can’t take such an expensive item." Lu Xiya waved her hand repeatedly.

Gu Jiayin smilingly curled her lips, "Something bought for one yuan, how could it be expensive?"

Lu Xiya paused, then suddenly laughed, "Jiayin, you’ve changed so much."

The two women were there chatting and laughing, and then Sheng Qianchi standing aside suddenly felt inexplicably angry, with his expression so gloomy as if ready to rain. He had just snatched and given her the gemstone, and she was going to sell it; he couldn’t believe it...

Looking at the clothes she was wearing, as if they screamed Pei Nianchen’s name, made him find them particularly glaring. So he spat out a sentence through clenched teeth, "Gu Jiayin, try selling it!"

How could he allow something he gifted her to be sold to someone else?

Both Gu Jiayin and Lu Xiya turned to look at the dark-faced man, thinking... huh, wasn’t Young Master Chi usually cold and aloof? Why did he seem a bit childish now?

Gu Jiayin sneered a bit, "Why can’t I sell my stuff?"

Sheng Qianchi, "..."

Strictly speaking, this gemstone wasn’t quite something he directly presented to her, as she did use his influence to forcibly buy it, but it was indeed her own money she spent.

So he gritted his teeth and spat out two words, "I’ll buy it!"

A calculating glint flashed in Gu Jiayin’s eyes as she slightly curved her lips, "Young Master Chi, the price of my items is decided by me, if you can’t pay up, don’t blame me for not selling."

"Stop talking nonsense," Sheng Qianchi coolly glanced at Gu Jiayin, already pulling out a cheque book, filling, and writing, asking with indifferent weight, "How much?"

"Fifty million."

"Ah?" Lu Xiya widened her eyes in surprise, looking at Gu Jiayin in disbelief.

But Gu Jiayin remained calm, watching Sheng Qianchi finish writing the cheque, tear it off, and offer it to her, smiling gently, "Young Master Chi is indeed wealthy and generous."

Under Sheng Qianchi’s indifferent and disdainful gaze, she accepted the cheque, then held out the gemstone, smiling slyly and charmingly, "Money in one hand, goods in the other."

Sheng Qianchi pressed his lips, staring at the cunning woman, silently for three seconds, showing no intention to accept the gemstone, instead calmly warning with deliberate accentuation, "Wear it properly, if you dare to sell it, you’ll regret it!"

Lu Xiya looked at Sheng Qianchi in amazement, finding it surreal; the impression she had of Sheng Qianchi was not like this.

Gu Jiayin unapologetically threw the gemstone back into her bag; she wouldn’t refuse this easily gained money. Who could predict how future days would unfold? Having money in hand was the only assurance.

Then she handed the cheque to Lu Xiya, "Take this money, pay off the company’s debts all at once to avoid being chased around for debts anymore."

Lu Xiya, though once a wealthy heiress, had seen money, yet after some years of poverty, she felt this fifty million weighed heavily, hesitated to accept.

Gu Jiayin lightly smiled, "Take it, you see, my business acumen is excellent, earning money is very easy."

Lu Xiya was amused, reaching out to take the cheque, "Jiayin, when will you come find me? I have so much to talk to you about."

"Another day."

"Alright."

...

As soon as Lu Xiya left, Sheng Qianchi eagerly wrapped Gu Jiayin’s waist and pressed her against the car door, an overwhelming kiss sweeping over.

His kiss carried anger, for her choosing Pei Nianchen again.

Gu Jiayin never expected that this cool and elegant man would suddenly do such a thing, instinctively wanting to resist.

But Sheng Qianchi seemed to have anticipated her reluctance, taking the initiative to clasp her hands tightly above her head, his legs also pinning hers securely.

Men were naturally stronger, and Gu Jiayin’s abilities were far less than Sheng Qianchi’s, so this kiss could only be passively endured.

A deep, lingering kiss.

Time stretched infinitely in the heat.

Until Gu Jiayin’s lips felt numb, only then did Sheng Qianchi release her, but he didn’t pull away, instead leaned against her cheek panting, his breath and lips brushing over her skin.