Chapter 33 - Dramatic Story of Cinderella (2/2)

She did not value wealth highly because she herself came from a rich family, though her uncle managed the family business. What she liked about Gu Nianbin was his mature, cool, noble and extraordinary nature. What would he be like when he was gentle? Xia Xiaowan was curious to find out. Although Gu Nianbin was nice and polite to her, she knew that was merely etiquette and there was distance between them. His smile was only facial instead of coming from his heart.

Now, things came off to a good start. She believed that one day, Gu Nianbin would greet her with a sincere smile.

Xia Xiaowan took up her coffee and had a sip. The bitter black coffee somehow tasted sweet. She couldn’t help but smile at the thought of that excellent man. She could even imagine how many envious gazes would fall on her when she took Gu Nianbin’s arm and entered the banquet hall.

The headline on the entertainment page of the newspaper the next day would definitely be a picture of them. Although it was just a picture, everyone would think that the relationship between Gu Nianbin and her was something, at least for a short period.

The two stars of the Gu’s Company were the frequent topic of the media. Shao Boqing was high-profile, hanging out with one girl after another and was never tired of it. Countless celebrities had been in a romantic relationship with him. He was a frequent figure on the entertainment page of the newspaper.

Gu Nianbin was low-key and reserved. He was mostly discussed about in the financial section. However, as long as the media caught him staying with any woman, he would immediately become a buzz on the entertainment section of the newspaper. Xia Xiaowan just cannot understand it. Gu Nianbin didn’t belong to the entertainment industry. Those who went to banquets with him were all upper-class society celebrities. Why would the news about him be a hot topic, even hit the headline in the entertainment section? Nonetheless, the subsequent result was no less sensational than that of a hot star.

For quite a couple of days, Xia Xiaowan was immersed with enjoyment about the invitation. When Zhou Ting called to tell her that the banquet dress would be delivered to her house, she lied and told Zhou Ting that she was near the building of the Gu’s Company and would like to pick up the dress by herself.

Love also required skills. Xia Xiaowan naturally created an opportunity for herself to meet Gu Nianbin.

However, when she entered Gu Nianbin’s office, she was surprised to see a little girl sitting on the sofa, watching animation with her chin supported by both hands.

The room was very quiet, so was the little girl. Even if she occasionally chuckled, she was not noisy at all.

Xia Xiaowan was very surprised. Why was a little girl watching animation in the President Office of the Gu’s Company? She couldn’t even imagine the scene where the cold President Gu stay together with a little girl watching cartoon under the same roof. It was a little out of tune.

Gu Nianbin buried himself in business and did not raise his head until the visitor approached. “It’s you.” he looked up and said.

Xia Xiaowan raised the paper bag in her hand and smiled, “Miss Zhou asked me to come and pick up the banquet dress.”

Gu Nianbin frowned, “Didn’t she ask someone to deliver it to you?”

Xia Xiaowan replied, “I happened to be nearby. So I decided to come and pick up the dress myself. Hope I did not take up your time. I intended to leave after getting the dress. But on second thought, it would be impolite if I do not come to say hi.”

“Not at all. I’m almost off work.”

While Gu Nianbin was talking to her, his eyes caught someone, “Where are you going?”

Xia Xiaowan turned around and found that the little girl was at the doorstep. She was about to open the door and leave when caught up by Gu Nianbin. She replied, “I’m going to find Miss Zhou.”

Gu Nianbin nodded and didn’t say anything.

When the little girl left the room, Xia Xiaowan pretended to ask casually, “The little girl is quite delicate. Is she a relative?”

Gu Nianbin smiled and invited her to sit down in the chair in front of her. He said, “She is the benefactor of my family.”

Benefactor? How could a little girl who looked so weak be a benefactor of the Gu’s family? Xia Xiaowan was puzzled, but Gu Nianbin didn’t intend to explain anything more. He talked about the banquet at the coming weekend.

Seeing Du Xiaoxian got out, Zhou Ting asked, “You want to go to the bathroom again?”

Du Xiaoxian shook her head and said softly, “The girlfriend of the young master is here. It’s not appropriate if I am inside.”

Zhou Ting had become close with Xiaoxian over the past few days. So she smiled and asked, “Well, you also know that being a third wheel is not appropriate?”

She suddenly thought of something, “How do you know she is the girlfriend of the President?”

“She had visited the family. Everyone knows that.”

Zhou Ting realized that the boss and Miss Xia were really starting a relationship.

Looking at Du Xiaoxian, Zhou Ting sighed. She originally thought that there would be a dramatic Cinderella story. But it turned out she was wrong. The mature and rational boss knew very well what kind of wife he needed.

Xia Xiaowan said goodbye after chatting with Gu Nianbin for a few minutes. She was slightly disappointed because Gu Nianbin did not invite her to dinner.

However, this was not important. The grand banquet at the weekend was the highlight.

She gracefully turned around and left, only to find Du Xiaoxian standing in front of Zhou Ting’s desk. She smiled at the little girl and nodded at Zhou Ting.

Zhou Ting stood up immediately. This was the future wife of the boss!

“Goodbye, Miss Xia!”

“Bye,” Xia Xiaowan smiled, “Thank you for preparing the dress for me.”

“It’s my honor.”

Zhou Ting accompanied Xia Xiaowan to the door and did not leave until Miss Xia went into the elevator. She turned around and smiled at Du Xiaoxian, “Alright, she’s gone. Go inside to watch your ‘Boonie Bears’.”