Chapter 23 - Becoming Closer (2/2)

After a while, Sheng Ru also returned. At first glance, she looked the same as usual. Yi Ran was clear-hearted. She knew better than anyone that there was an insurmountable gap between the two of them.

But since the male god didn’t dislike it, there was no point in her being too concerned about it. After all, it didn’t matter that others might call it shameful or disgraceful. Perhaps, it was others who were blind.

Maybe you were not so ordinary after all. Maybe you did have some merits. It was just that there were so many excellent people living in this world, sometimes moving forward in a mighty torrent of chaotic grit. Their lively sparks could also make you go unnoticed by others.

But, what could be done? The best thing was to make yourself better, to grow and work hard a hundred times. This was the best, most direct reaction when you met “that person” —wanting to become a greater self for him.

…..

The elders usually rested early so it was only about eight o’clock when dinner ended. Gu Tingchuan remembered something on the way back, leaned forward, and instructed the driver, “Go back to the company first.”

After saying this, he tilted his head in Yi Ran’s direction to get her opinion. “Do you have anything important to do?”

Yi Ran shook her head. It was the weekend. She had no other arrangements. Instead, he had to supervise the post-production of “Homecoming” before having a good rest.

Jiaye Film Company was draped in a layer of lights, giving it a cold and outstanding temperament. Yi Ran bowed her head slightly, admiring the delicate patterns on the marble. When they came to the lobby, Gu Tingchuan turned to look at her and succinctly said, “I already told the secretary to quickly organize some things. We’ll leave soon. You wait here. I’ll tell the driver to drive directly to the front door.”

“Oh, okay,” Yi Ran immediately said in a low voice.

Gu Tingchuan glanced over her head toward the direction of the front desk girls, who were observing their actions with complex eyes. His black eyes was like a deep pond, polite and majestic, as he instructed, “Take my wife to sit in the rest area and pour her a glass of water. Thank you. ”

Since the two girls at the front desk joined the company, this was the first time that they had direct face-to-face contact with the head boss Gu. They were curious about the woman next to him since they also recently heard the shocking gossip about Director Gu’s sudden “flash marriage.” However,they have never seen Mrs. Gu’s true face.

At this moment, their burning eyes seemed to burn holes into Yi Ran. They looked at her young appearance. Her eyes were soft and warm, clear and translucent as if immersed in water, and her cheeks were healthy and flushed. At this time, her long hair was sticking to her neck so she raised her hand to brush them aside. Her bearing was not like those of actresses who came and went. However, she seemed unusually frank … Because she was Gu Tingchuan’s wife, they dared not go up to chat with her.

After all, there were also many rumors about her. Some were probably exaggerated, some grounded and, sometimes, it was impossible to tell the truth.

Upstairs, Gu Tingchuan walked through the office door. The secretary who was still working overtime came over and whispered a few words to him. He frowned slightly but continued to enter.

The room was full of smoke. Despite the ventilation, the smell of cigarettes in the air could not be dissipated. The man sitting on the sofa was looking at his mobile phone, but he saw Gu Tingchuan coming in and snuffed out the cigarette between his fingers. “Yo, I was caught by you.”

Gu Tingchuan impatiently waved away the smoke in front of his eyes and stared at the other person indifferently. “What are you doing here?”

“I was closely followed by reporters recently and then at home again by mom and dad. I had to come here to sit down for a breather.” After Gu Tingyong finished speaking, the phone screen suddenly lit up. Looking at it from a distance, Gu Tingchuan could see that it was a selfie from a young woman.

“Since you’re here, I want to ask you for help.”

Gu Tingchuan shook his head and looked down at the desk. Brother Gu was not angry when he saw this, and still smiled. He said, “Listen first. It’s about my son.”

After saying this, he looked at Gu Tingchuan again. Sure enough, his complexion had eased.

“The head teacher called to say that there will be a parent-child winter games next week. He hoped that at least one parent can accompany the child. But, you know, it’s currently not convenient for his mother or I to show up.”

Gu Tingchuan frowned briefly, wanting to refuse this person’s request. But, he was unable to refuse.

He reprimanded, “Why don’t you think about Gu Tai? Do you have to make it like this?”

Gu Tingyong heard this sentence and a look of “you are still too young” flashed across his face. There was also a bit of helplessness and guilt as he said, “I never understand you when it comes to this. You have seen the end of my marriage. Are you still anxious to get married and die?”

“You can’t control your lower body. It’s your problem. ”

Gu Tingchuan have always had a poisonous tongue. These days, Gu Tingyong had heard more than enough blame, and there was certainly no shortage of this particular one. His eyes noticed the other person’s serious look and he said, “A few years before marriage, she and I were very loving. But somehow, it seems like it’s been a long time… I don’t feel it anymore when I see her. I want to control myself, but there are too many temptations outside. Those young girls are full of energy. You just don’t know because you haven’t experienced it before but that figure, that taste…”

Saying this, he turned to look at his younger brother, and found that there was only coldness in his eyes.

“Gu Tingchuan, I want to warn you. The prenuptial agreement must be signed, and Jiaye also has my shares …”

“Don’t say any more.” Gu Tingchuan interrupted his words mercilessly, his eyes darkening. He was clearly upset. “Hearing this gives me a headache.”