Chapter 447: Chapter 447: What Did I Do to Deserve This?

Jiang You looked at her, sneering slightly, “We’re not that close with you, there’s no need to discuss these things.”

She grabbed Lan Yan’s hand, ready to leave.

However, Fang Huaying intentionally stepped forward.

Jiang You pulled Lan Yan back a step.

She squinted slightly at Fang Huaying, her tone indifferent, “Fang Huaying, did you only learn how to stage accidents at school?”

Fang Huaying didn’t take Jiang You’s sarcasm to heart.

She still wore a smile, saying, “Relax, I’m not playing that card today.”

“Oh, I heard your wedding with Mr. Gu is approaching, congratulations.”

Jiang You’s eyebrows furrowed slightly. She would happily accept others’ well-wishes.

But, since it was Fang Huaying, she couldn’t accept it and even felt the words were “insulted” by her!

“Fang Huaying, between us, there’s no need for you to act and say insincere things in front of me.” Jiang You said coolly, “I believe you don’t mean it, and it’s unpleasant for my ears. So, for everyone’s sake, you should just shut your mouth.”

Jiang You was naturally straightforward and always spoke directly, never beating around the bush.

Fang Huaying’s mouth twitched slightly.

But she still puffed up her chest, slightly raising her chin, making herself seem all high and mighty.

“Jiang You, isn’t it that your background is just a bit better than mine? Why always act so superior in front of me? What you have, I have too, and what I have, you might not necessarily have. We’re equals. If not for the Jiang Family backing you, do you think you’d have what you have today?”

Jiang You raised an eyebrow, looking at her as if she was crazy, “Is your brain not functioning? I’d suggest reading more books, expanding your vocabulary. Don’t keep repeating the same tract; I’m tired of hearing it!”

“But I still need to correct your wording. My background isn’t just a bit better than yours; it’s worlds apart, one in the sky, one on the ground. Do you think there’s any comparison?”

“And don’t tell me what if I didn’t have the Jiang Family, would I have what I have now? But I’m sorry to inform you, no matter what you say, I am a Jiang Family member. Jiang Yan is my brother. What can you do about it?”

Lan Yan wasn’t good at this kind of bickering; perhaps her strength lied in actual fighting.

So, she could only stand by silently, listening, while also being on guard against Fang Huaying making a move.

However, she still said, “Jiang You, let’s hurry up and leave, no need to waste breath on her.”

Jiang You was at any rate a popular star recently, it wouldn’t be good if more attention was attracted.

Jiang You indeed didn’t want to waste more words on her.

“Alright, let’s go.”

She and Lan Yan were just about to leave when Fang Huaying suddenly said, “Jiang You, I hope your wedding with Mr. Gu goes smoothly.”

Jiang You’s gaze fell on her again, but she didn’t say anything.

Then, the two left.

Once they got out of the store, Lan Yan said, “Jiang You, about the wedding, especially concerning safety issues, you should have Mr. Gu confirm them again.”

No matter what Fang Huaying’s words just now meant, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Jiang You: “Alright, I’ll talk to him tonight.”

She herself didn’t want anything unexpected to happen at the wedding.

After leaving, they continued to stroll for a while before parting ways.

Lan Yan headed straight back to the research institute, while Jiang You returned to her previous apartment.

Now, Gu Beiyan also lived there.

They hadn’t moved into their marital home yet, but everything necessary had already been prepared.

She planned to move there in the next couple of days.

Then, she called Lu Ling.

Lu Ling had just been about to leave the company when she received the call.

“Hey, Youzi, what’s up?”

“Where are you?” Jiang You asked.

Lu Ling replied, “Just got back to the company to hand over some work for you, I’m about to leave, what’s up?”

Jiang You said, “Come over to the apartment to help me pack some things to move to the villa at Yushui Bay.”

“Oh, okay, I’ll be right there.”

Forty minutes later, Lu Ling arrived.

As soon as Lu Ling walked in, she set down her coat and bag.

Then rolled up her sleeves, ready to get to work.

She asked, “So how do you want to do this, are we packing everything to move over?”

Jiang You thought for a moment, “Hmm, no need to take everything, I might occasionally come back here after work sometimes. Just pack the stuff I often use, and leave half here.”

Lu Ling, hearing this, said, “Alright, I know how to handle it now. Why don’t you just relax? I’ll take care of the packing.”

Although it was Jiang You’s house, a lot of things were managed by Lu Ling, so she probably knew better than Jiang You where everything was.

“Ah, letting you pack alone doesn’t seem right,”

Youzi said shyly.

Lu Ling: “Come on, you’ve never said that before. If you really feel bad about it, I won’t mind if you give me a raise.”

Jiang You lay on the back of the sofa, watching her with a playful smile, “No problem, I’ll talk to Ms. Qing about giving you a raise later.”

“Then I must thank you in advance, boss. I’d better get to work.”

With that, Lu Ling headed to the cloakroom.

In this apartment, Jiang You had reserved a room just for her cloakroom.

Because she had too many clothes, besides what she bought herself, there were many sent by brands.

So, she could wear different outfits every day throughout the year.

After sitting on the sofa and scrolling on her phone for a while, Jiang You got bored and put down her phone, deciding to help Lu Ling pack.

Standing at the closet door, she looked at the busy figure inside and said, “Lu Ling, is there anything I can do? I’m getting a bit bored.”

Lu Ling turned to look at her, thought for a few seconds, then said, “Why don’t you look through these clothes, jewelry boxes, and bags, and decide what you want to take and what to leave behind.”

Jiang You nodded, “Okay, I can do that.”

Seeing the room full of hanging clothes, Jiang You felt a strong sense of satisfaction.

As she packed, Lu Ling said, “By the way, Ms. Qing said you’re off work for the next week to focus on getting married.”

Jiang You sighed, “What did I do to deserve such a wise manager?”

Lu Ling spoke honestly: “It’s not what you did, but because your brother is President Jiang and your husband is Mr. Gu. With two major capitalists as your closest family, who would dare schedule work for you now? Unless someone’s head got caught between doors, anyone with a bit of sense would know what to do.”

Jiang You tutted, “Hey, can’t you avoid telling the hard truth? It makes it sound like I’m getting special treatment.”

Lu Ling: “Some things, you indeed did get special treatment, but you’re talented and capable, so even if you got special treatment, it’s okay, at least nobody dares to question you.”

Jiang You glanced back at her, “Why does it feel like you’re both criticizing and praising me?”

Lu Ling replied with four words, “Both can coexist.”

“…You’re getting sharper with words lately, huh?”

“I’m just speaking the truth. Even without the support of President Jiang and Mr. Gu, you’d still have resources in the entertainment industry. It might not be as much as now or as smooth, but eventually, you’d become popular, it’s just a matter of time. After all, you know what this industry is like.”

“You’re right, I can’t argue with that.”

Jiang You understood that the dark side of the entertainment industry was something only those in it really knew.

If not for her brother secretly looking after her, she might not have been as successful or fortunate.

As they talked and packed, time flew by.

Two hours later, Fei Yang arrived at the apartment with a few others.

After all, with such a pile of stuff, the two girls couldn’t move it all alone, so Jiang You had to call for help.

“Second Miss, what do you need moved?” Fei Yang asked.

Jiang You said, “Lu Ling’s already packed. Just move the boxes on the floor, and send them to the house at Yushui Bay.”

Fei Yang replied, “Okay.”

“We’ll head back first, take your time moving, thank you for your hard work.”

“Alright, Miss Jiang, this is our duty, it’s not hard work.”

On the way back to Yushui Bay, Jiang You received a call from Gu Beiyan.

“Hey, Beiyan, are you done with work?”

On the other end of the line, Gu Beiyan had just returned to his office from the meeting room.

“Yeah, just finished a meeting. Where are you now?”

After New Year’s, there had been quite a few meetings, both big and small.

On top of that, because of the wedding details later on, he needed to sort out some important matters in advance, so he crammed this week’s work into the past few days.

Jiang You said, “Lu Ling and I are on our way back to the villa at Yushui Bay. We packed up some things from the apartment; I want to move in early to make it livelier.”

Gu Beiyan: “Moving stuff? Why didn’t you tell me? I could have sent someone to help you.”

“No worries, it’s just some small stuff; we can handle it ourselves. We don’t need your people; it would be overkill.”

“How are you two girls going to move it?”

“I’m not foolish; of course, we won’t move it ourselves. I’ve asked Fei Yang to help.”

Gu Beiyan: “…”

This girl just said something about overkill, yet using Fei Yang isn’t that overkill?

“My brother’s people are there to use, so why not?” Jiang You said.

After a few more affectionate exchanges, Gu Beiyan had to get back to work, and Jiang You hung up the phone.

Lu Ling glanced at Jiang You sitting in the passenger seat and remarked, “It seems that women pampered by men really do turn back the clock.”

Jiang You felt this comment was off: “Wait, are you saying I’m old?”

“I’m not saying you’re old, it’s just a metaphor,” Lu Ling explained. “However, you do look and feel much better lately, all refreshed and rejuvenated.”

Jiang You pulled down the mirror in front, looked at her face, “Who said that? Sis’s face has always been flawless.”

Lu Ling: “I meant your whole self, not any specific part.”

Jiang You said: “Don’t be envious, someday, I’ll introduce you to a handsome guy.”

Lu Ling chuckled politely, “No need, I’ve met plenty of handsome guys. Besides, handsome guys can’t fill your stomach. There aren’t many good men like President Jiang and Mr. Gu. As long as I follow you and earn money, I’m good. Love doesn’t suit me; Mao Zedong is more appealing to me.”

“Look at you, money-obsessed.”

“This is what today’s youth aspire to. Nowadays, young people all pray for wealth. For us, getting rich is the most important thing; everything else takes a back seat.”

“…”

Yushui Bay.

7:30 in the evening.

Gu Beiyan came back.

Lu Ling had just finished cooking dinner. Seeing him return, she quickly grabbed her bag and clothes, “Good evening, Mr. Gu. Now that you’re back, I’ll take my leave.”

Gu Beiyan nodded at her, “Do you need me to have someone drive you?”

Lu Ling waved her hand, “No need, no need, I can drive myself.”

“Alright, be careful on your way, and thank you for your hard work today.”

“Not hard at all, not at all.”

Lu Ling thought to herself: After all, she was getting two salaries, so this was nothing.

Besides, it really wasn’t that hard.

“By the way, Mr. Gu, Youzi is upstairs taking a bath, and I’ve already prepared dinner. You can eat right away.”

Saying that, she quickly slipped away.

She didn’t want to play the third wheel.

Jiang You was soaking in the bathtub in the bathroom, when suddenly, the door opened. She thought Lu Ling had come in.

“Lu Ling, could you bring me the towel outside? I forgot to bring it in.”

Just as she finished speaking, a deep male voice came from overhead: “How long have you been soaking?”

Jiang You had her eyes closed originally, but hearing the familiar voice, she immediately opened them.

Seeing the familiar handsome face up close, her cheeks instantly blossomed into a red flower.

“Beiyan, you’re back?”

Gu Beiyan crouched beside the bathtub and tested the water temperature with his hand.

Jiang You immediately sat up, her slender, fair arms leaning against the bathtub, staring at him without blinking.

“Not long, just about twenty minutes.”

“That’s enough time. Quickly get out, lest you catch a cold.”

Jiang You rested her right hand on the edge of the bathtub, her palm propping up her chin, her watery eyes watching him, acting coy: “But I don’t want to move, what should I do?”

“Shy” was a word rarely seen in her vocabulary.

Gu Beiyan looked at her, reached out, and gently flicked her forehead with his finger.

“Alright, I’ll help you change.”

“Then this princess will await Xiao Gu’s service.”

Gu Beiyan stood up and went out for a moment, quickly returning with a large towel in hand.

He rolled up his sleeves, bent slightly, and lifted her from the bathtub.

He then grabbed the towel from the side and wrapped her up directly before carrying her out.

The room had the heater on, so Jiang You didn’t feel particularly cold.

Gu Beiyan carried her straight to the bed, carefully drying her off.

Afterward, he turned to the dressing room, fetched a slightly thicker set of pajamas, and started dressing her, one piece at a time.

This task, he had become quite adept at.

Compared to the first time, he was getting faster at dressing her.

And Jiang You was like a small doll at his mercy.

“Beiyan, why do I feel like your body’s a bit hot?”

Gu Beiyan was holding her pajamas and slipping them over her head, like dressing a child.

He took her hand, guiding it into the sleeves, while saying, “I’m human, not a saint.”

Jiang You’s gaze instinctively fell to his abdomen.

Sitting while he stood, the angle was very obvious.

“You’re quite good at holding back, huh.”

Gu Beiyan ignored her comment, dressed her, then turned to get the hairdryer.

“Dry your hair before eating. Can’t waste Lu Ling’s hard-worked dinner.”

Then, he added: “The night is long; we have time.”

“…”

After drying her hair, Jiang You remembered the matter at hand.

“Oh, Lan Yan and I ran into Fang Huaying today.”

“What’s she up to this time?” Gu Beiyan asked.

Jiang You: “She didn’t really cause trouble, just said some nonsense, and then some strange things. Lan Yan told me to tell you to pay attention to safety at the wedding.”

Gu Beiyan brought the slippers over for her.

He understood what she meant, “Alright, I got it. I’ll have it checked once more.”

Finishing, he moved to hold her.

“No, no, I can walk myself,” Jiang You refused. “Sometimes, with the way you care for me, I feel like quite the couch potato.”

Gu Beiyan lifted his hand to ruffle her hair, “I love taking care of you. This way, you won’t have the chance to leave me, as there isn’t anyone else like me.”