CHAPTER 130: CHAPTER 120: ESCAPED...

Qiao Yuxian was brought to the study by Gu Yanjing.

As soon as the study door closed, Qiao Yuxian immediately shrugged off his hand, retreating while grinning sheepishly, "Mr. Gu is so wise and strong, learned and knowledgeable... How could you possibly need my guidance?"

She kept retreating as Gu Yanjing approached her.

She was backed into the corner of the bookshelf, with no way out, until the two finally stopped.

Instinctively, Qiao Yuxian placed her hand on his shoulder, pushing him back a little, "Why do you keep moving forward?"

"Why do you keep moving back?" Gu Yanjing asked in a calm voice.

"I, I..." Qiao Yuxian wanted to say he moved forward first, so she retreated, but after thinking about it, it seemed she retreated first, "You’re the one scaring me! If you didn’t scare me, would I retreat?"

Even if at fault, she couldn’t lose her momentum.

Gu Yanjing looked at her fierce little expression, paused, and said, "My bad."

"Exactly, your bad." Qiao Yuxian pushed her luck further.

Gu Yanjing said nothing and accepted the blame.

He stood in front of her, wearing a white shirt and black trousers, his tie had already been taken off in the living room, and the top button of his shirt was undone.

One hand was in his trouser pocket, the other hanging by his side.

He stood straight, exuding an aura that was both coldly detached and lazily authoritative.

Seeing him admit his mistake yet not step back, Qiao Yuxian crossed her arms and looked at him, with a little expression that said, "Are you looking for a fight?"

Gu Yanjing gazed down at her and after a moment, gently touched her cheek with his finger, "Tonight at the dinner, I ran into Sheng Chendong."

Hearing a stranger’s name, Qiao Yuxian’s fierce demeanor turned a bit puzzled, "Who is Sheng Chendong?"

"Zhao Shimeng’s current husband," Gu Yanjing replied.

Qiao Yuxian was stunned for a moment, and her expression turned blank.

Ever since Zhao Shimeng’s return and Qiao Yu’s phone call to her,

she had deliberately avoided thinking about it.

So many days passed, and she didn’t give Qiao Yu an answer.

Whether to meet or not, she never made up her mind.

In fact, it wasn’t that she hadn’t decided, she wanted to meet but didn’t dare, so she chose to escape.

Therefore, she knew nothing about Zhao Shimeng’s affairs.

She was silent for a moment and then asked, "Did you only see Sheng Chendong?"

"Not just him," Gu Yanjing looked at her.

Qiao Yuxian nodded, paused, and said, "I didn’t expect you to meet him first."

Gu Yanjing said nothing.

Qiao Yuxian leaned back against the bookshelf, thought for a moment, and asked, "Were you planning to meet them tonight?"

"No," Gu Yanjing replied, "It came up after dinner, so I met them briefly."

"You weren’t planning to see them, but they were waiting to see you," Qiao Yuxian said.

Gu Yanjing nodded in acknowledgment.

Qiao Yuxian slightly raised an eyebrow, looking at him, "Is it that easy to see Mr. Gu?"

Gu Yanjing looked at her but said nothing.

Qiao Yuxian knew he met them because of her, "They met you..."

"They want to establish themselves in the Capital City, gradually transfer their industries from A Continent," Gu Yanjing said, "Hoping I would lend a hand."

If they needed Gu Yanjing’s favor, it meant their industry was substantial.

So large that after transferring, it would soon affect the Capital City’s dynamics.

And affecting the dynamics of the Capital City, Gu Yanjing became their largest hurdle.

If Gu Yanjing allowed it, they would easily enter the capital.

If Gu Yanjing didn’t, coming to the Capital City would be as hard as climbing to the sky. In such a situation, pushing ahead might end in failure halfway through.

Qiao Yuxian knew a bit about Gu Yanjing’s deeds.

If you displease him, he’s very ruthless, decisive in his actions.

"So what did you say?" Qiao Yuxian asked curiously.

Gu Yanjing looked at her.

Qiao Yuxian met his gaze for a moment, her beautiful eyes suddenly filled with amusement, "What? Do I get to decide?"

Still, Gu Yanjing didn’t speak.

Qiao Yuxian cupped her face with both hands, the smile in her eyes deepening, "Do I really get to decide?"

Gu Yanjing looked at her smile.

Qiao Yuxian hopped a step closer to him, looking up at him, "Do I have such power now? Being Miss Gu is quite something."

Gu Yanjing lightly flicked her forehead.

"Ouch." Qiao Yuxian rubbed the flicked spot, then dropped her hand, looking down, feeling the buttons on Gu Yanjing’s shirt in silence, "What about them?"

"If you want to meet, you can meet," Gu Yanjing looked at her hand and said.

Qiao Yuxian’s lowered lashes fluttered, but she said nothing.

Gu Yanjing raised a hand and ruffled her hair, "No need to worry. The worst-case scenario is just staying as you are."

Qiao Yuxian was silent for a while, then nodded, "I think you’re right. Let’s wait until after the exams."

Gu Yanjing watched her unbutton and re-button his shirt over and over.

After unbuttoning it again, Qiao Yuxian looked up at him, "What does Sheng Chendong do in A Continent?"

"Initially, he was in energy exports. Later, he ventured into different sectors, going where the money was," Gu Yanjing said.

"So it’s quite a family business," Qiao Yuxian said, undoing the button, moving onto the next one. "Why the sudden move to the Capital City?"

Gu Yanjing watched her undo another button.

"Have you looked into him in detail?" Qiao Yuxian asked, intently focused on the nephrite button.

"Yes," Gu Yanjing replied, "All we know is his educational background; nothing about his family, like an orphan. But in A Continent, in that era, engaging in energy exports and starting off successfully requires power or influence."

"The name is fake," Qiao Yuxian immediately understood.

From childhood, giving him a false name was like giving him a fake identity, and using it to separate him from his family.

As for why he separated from his family, it might be to ensure his safety or for other reasons.

Qiao Yuxian unbuttoned another button.

Besides the one above the waistband, the rest of the shirt buttons were undone, revealing the white undershirt and her collarbone.

Gu Yanjing said nothing, watching her, his gaze growing deeper.

Qiao Yuxian’s fingers toyed with the button idly, "The water behind this man runs deep."

After speaking, she looked up at him, holding onto both sides of his shirt, smiling, "Gu Yanjing, if I want them in the Capital City, and it’s like planting a bomb there, should I still decide?"

Looking into her clear, bright eyes, Gu Yanjing’s deep gaze gradually softened. Without a change in expression, he took a gentle breath, rubbed his fingers lightly, and said calmly, "Gu Group is quite skilled in defusing bombs."

Qiao Yuxian raised an eyebrow, "Then can I understand it as, I can mess around, and you’ll clean up the mess?"

Seeing her little proud and happy face, Gu Yanjing said, "Yes."

Qiao Yuxian’s smile grew deeper, looking up at him. A few seconds later, she tugged on his shirt, stood slightly on her toes, and leaned in, lightly kissing his collarbone.

Warm and soft on his skin, Gu Yanjing’s eyes narrowed.

Suddenly, his fingertips curled slightly, as if a surge of hot blood rolled through his body.

With just that slight touch, Qiao Yuxian released his shirt, stepping back, and looking up at him, "Thank you, Gu Yanjing."

Shy and nervous, yet her gaze remained on him.

Her face flushed, as if she’d stolen a slice of sunset.

Beautiful enough to stir one’s heart.

Gu Yanjing’s gaze fell on her, into her clear eyes.

The coldness in his eyes deepened, gradually shadowed by desire.

They stared at each other.

In that instant, as if something was out of control, he suddenly stepped forward, reaching for her waist.

But before he could touch her, Qiao Yuxian slid sideways, dashing out through the gap between him and the bookshelf.

Gu Yanjing’s hand paused, turning to look at her.

Watching her darting out of the study: "......."