CHAPTER 165: CHAPTER 146 MY WIFE

Zhou Yunbing and Han Yangliu shook their heads like rattles.

The small lounge felt like the air was thinner under Gu Yanjing’s presence.

Gu Yanjing glanced at the two of them and then looked away, without saying anything.

Qiao Yuxian smiled and introduced the people to Gu Yanjing: "This is Zhou Yunbing, and this is Han Yangliu. This is Zhao Meng, you’ve met..."

Before Qiao Yuxian could finish her sentence, the voice of Zhao Meng’s father came from outside.

"These kids, really. With so many people outside to meet, they’re hiding in here," Zhao Shen Yuan said.

"They’re about to graduate; they should start engaging with the company," another voice, that of Han Yangliu’s father, responded, "they’re still acting as if they’re three years old."

"Today is a great opportunity to meet some friends. I introduced her to a few people, and she just hid away," Zhao Shen Yuan said.

Han Yangliu’s father laughed and said, as his voice got closer, "No wonder they’re hiding. That little girl named Qiao Yuxian, I’ve heard many people asking about her. Maybe she got annoyed."

Hearing this, Gu Yanjing lowered his eyes to look at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian shrugged and smiled at him, then cupped her face with both hands and lightly patted it, showcasing her charm to him.

Gu Yanjing looked down at her without saying anything.

But the other three felt a moment of gentleness from the man.

He still had a cold expression and showed no change in demeanor, yet there was an inexplicable sense of warmth.

Those in the lounge fell silent after hearing Zhao Shen Yuan’s voice.

They all stayed inside to listen.

Just as the two people outside, who had come to the door, suddenly stopped for a brief chat.

"Actually, there are quite a few people from good families and who are outstanding today," Zhao Shen Yuan suddenly said, "If there is anyone suitable, we can introduce them to the little girl, which would also help the Qiao Family."

Zhao Meng, upon hearing her father’s words, instinctively wanted to rush out to cover his mouth.

But as soon as she moved a toe, Gu Yanjing gave her a look.

A simple glance.

Zhao Meng froze in place, as if her legs were lead and couldn’t move.

"Indeed. I just saw a nice young man and was thinking of introducing him to my daughter." Han Yangliu’s father said.

"That little girl Qiao Yuxian is very impressive. She stayed at my home for a few days; she’s smart, clever, and wise beyond her years. Anyone who marries her is truly getting a treasure," Zhao Shen Yuan said.

Listening to his words, Qiao Yuxian nodded inside, in complete agreement.

Gu Yanjing watched her calmly nod her head.

Zhao Shen Yuan and the other person laughed outside and then pushed the door open.

As he pushed the door, he continued, "What are you doing here? What kind of people can you meet here, and who can you get to know? The four of you knowing each other, what can you accomplish..."

Gu Yanjing turned around to face the door.

Zhao Shen Yuan swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue, stiffened, and stared wide-eyed at Gu Yanjing.

Han Yangliu’s father, not recognizing Gu Yanjing, nudged him and asked, "Brother, what’s wrong?"

Zhao Shen Yuan snapped back to reality, his eyes widening further.

His pupils trembled as he looked at Gu Yanjing, then exited the lounge, peering meaninglessly at the lounge sign.

Then he re-entered, looked at Gu Yanjing again, and then at Zhao Meng: "Eldest son."

Zhao Meng walked to his side and gave a soft cough.

Han Yangliu and Zhou Yunbing watched him come in and out, both looking utterly confused.

When Zhao Shen Yuan saw Zhao Meng move, he finally confirmed he wasn’t dreaming, and his face immediately showed excitement and respect: "Mr. Gu, why are you, you, here?"

"Mr. Gu?" Han Yangliu’s father, not understanding, was taken aback, and upon hearing "Mr. Gu," his voice doubled in volume.

He then looked at Gu Yanjing.

Zhao Shen Yuan nudged him slightly, signaling with his elbow to keep his voice down.

Han’s father immediately fell silent.

Han Yangliu and Zhou Yunbing jumped out of their seats like they’d been shot up, quickly standing.

Tears formed in Zhou Yunbing’s eyes out of fear.

In the Capital City, who else would be called Mr. Gu but Gu Yanjing?

What were they doing just now?

They were sitting while Gu Yanjing, wielding immense power in the Capital City, was standing!

Were they out of their minds?

"Mr. Zhao." Gu Yanjing extended his hand towards him.

Zhao Shen Yuan was overjoyed, wiped his palms of sweat, shook hands with Gu Yanjing and apologized, "Mr. Gu, I am truly sorry for the inadequate hospitality."

They let go after a brief handshake.

Gu Yanjing then turned to Han Yangliu’s father.

Zhao Shen Yuan immediately introduced them.

Gu Yanjing shook hands with him too.

Qiao Yuxian stood beside him, watching him shake hands with them.

She knew that Gu Yanjing was doing this as a gesture of respect for her.

Zhou Yunbing and Han Yangliu slowly edged to the side, ultimately shrinking into a corner, staring tensely and fearfully at Qiao Yuxian.

"Mr. Gu, we have a VIP lounge on that side, more spacious and quieter. Would you like to...?" Zhao Shen Yuan said.

Gu Yanjing looked over at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian raised her gaze, smiled at him, and said, "Listen to me?"

"Yes."

"I want to listen to you," Qiao Yuxian smiled as she said.

"Here," Gu Yanjing replied as he looked at her, "we’ll leave in a while."

"Okay." Qiao Yuxian agreed.

Zhao Shen Yuan looked even more confused and surprised.

What on earth is happening?

What is going on?!!

Gu Yanjing looked at him and stated calmly, "This is my wife."

Nobody had asked, and Zhao Shen Yuan certainly didn’t dare to inquire, but Mr. Gu introduced her voluntarily.

Qiao Yuxian gave a light cough.

After that, the lounge fell into silence.

Everyone stared blankly at them.

It felt like their heads were coated with glue, unable to process.

Zhao Meng, too, was completely unaware of their marriage, shocked to the core.

Silence expanded, and after a while, Zhou Yunbing suddenly said blankly, "What do you mean by your wife..."

Before she could finish, Han Yangliu covered her mouth.

Han Yangliu gave her a look that screamed "are you crazy?"

It was only after speaking that Zhou Yunbing realized what she had said and huddled her shoulders, not daring to speak.

Gu Yanjing didn’t look at her; instead, he addressed Zhao Shen Yuan: "It means we are legally married."

Zhao Meng looked at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian avoided her gaze, looked at the ceiling, then lowered her head to look at Gu Yanjing’s sleeve, pretending to pick at a nonexistent thread.

Gu Yanjing held her hand in his and said to Zhao Shen Yuan, "Thank you, Mr. Zhao, for praising my wife."

Zhao Shen Yuan’s mind stopped working; he couldn’t remember what he had said earlier, so he just nodded randomly.

"But my wife is already married, Mr. Zhao, so you might want to drop any ideas of introducing her to someone," Gu Yanjing’s voice was cold, his presence strong, and his words heavy like a thousand pounds on one’s heart.

Zhao Shen Yuan quickly responded: "Yes, yes."

Qiao Yuxian quietly tugged at his arm.

Gu Yanjing shifted his gaze away and said no more.

Qiao Yuxian immediately spoke, "Uncle Zhao, Uncle Liu, let’s all sit down and chat."

Zhao Shen Yuan looked at Qiao Yuxian, and seeing her smile and gentle demeanor, felt slightly relaxed. He said, "Mr. Gu, please."

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