Chapter 38 - You’ve Indulged Her (1/2)

Gu Nianbin called Xia Xiaowan before leaving the office and said he would pick her up later.

Xia Xiaowan held breath for two seconds and then answered readily, “OK.”

There was no reason to decline. Things would be much different if she went to his home by herself.

Did this mean that they got closer to each other?

Gu Nianbin showed up at the office building of Xia Xiaowan’s company on time. He was handsome with an imposing appearance, like a shining star in the bustling crowd.

Soon he became the object of many admiring sights.

Xia Xiaowan came out along with the crowd and spotted him immediately.

There were quite a few rich guys waiting for their lovers in luxury cars. But Gu Nianbin was undoubtedly the most outstanding one, overshadowing all the others.

“Look! It’s President Gu. Why is he here?” A girl who often read financial news exclaimed with surprise.

Office buildings were never short of boy-crazy girls and gossips. The originally fast-moving crowd slowed down immediately. Some even looked back at Gu Nianbin once again, hoping to find out who the lucky dog was.

People commented nonstop.

“He is so handsome!”

Some even blushed and giggled at Gu Nianbin, “He looks more handsome in person than in picture.”

Xia Xiaowan heard all these comments with complacency. She slowly walked up to Gu Nianbin and asked with a smile, “Have you been waiting for a long time?”

“Not really. I just arrived.”

Gu Nianbin answered politely with a perfect smile.

Xia Xiaowan received envious sights from all around. Some even gasped, “She is the lucky girl!”

“Who is she?”

“Xia Xiaowan, CFO of MEIJIU, a beauty from a wealthy family.”

Someone sighed, “Only a princess deserves the prince. Why don’t we ordinary girls have any chance?”

“Stop it. The lucky Cinderella only exists in fairy tales.”

“Yes, the story of Cinderella is merely a fairy tale.

“Stop daydreaming, girls!”

“Hahaha…”

Xia Xiaowan knew that Gu Nianbin had heard more or less of those discussions. She took a glance at him and found him gentle and calm as usual, with no obvious emotions in his eyes.

Xia Xiaowan felt uneasy for a moment. When they walked to the car, she said, “Please don’t mind their words. They become crazy when seeing handsome men.”

Gu Nianbin opened the car door for her and smiled, “I don’t mind.”

After Xia Xiaowan got into the car and fastened the seat belt, Gu Nianbin gently started the car and drove out of the parking lot. Xia Xiaowan saw from the rearview mirror that there were still some people standing there, watching their car leaving.

“Actually, you don’t have to pick me up. I can go by myself,” said she with composure, although complacent inside.

“Never mind,” Gu Nianbin said gently, “It’s my pleasure.”

Xia Xiaowan chuckled softly, with shyness.

Gu Nianbin said, “I want to thank you for your favor last time.

You know, I’ve been quite bothered with those occasions. It’s good to have your company.”

“I’m obliged to.”

Xia Xiaowan emphasized the word “obliged”, hoping that Gu Nianbin could get her implication.

“I cannot stand up with those capricious and pestering girls from connected families. I have no choice except you. Please don’t mind.”

Xia Xiaowan failed to keep her smile for a moment but then managed to smile even more brilliantly, “It’s an emergency. I won’t mind.”

“I know you won’t mind, but I still need to express my gratitude.” Gu Nianbin turned around to look at her gently.

Xia Xiaowan said with a smile, “Alright. I’m at your disposal for such occasions. It’s my honor to be your companion at parties.”

“Thanks. I might bother you in future.”

Gu Nianbin remained as polite as ever.

But politeness created distance. Xia Xiaowan looked out of the window, feeling a little bit disappointed.

It was the rush hour in the evening. They were trapped in a traffic jam. Impatient drivers honked their horns. The harsh noisy made Xia Xiaowan somewhat restless.

“Are you hungry?”

Gu Nianbin asked.

Xia Xiaowan turned back and smiled at him, “No. It’s just the annoying traffic jam.”

“You can do nothing about it,” Gu Nianbin said. “Things are the same every day. We have to face the music.”

“News had it that to alleviate traffic jams, the city government will implement the staggered rush hour scheme. Will your company support this campaign?”

“If it really worked, my company would be honored to contribute to the improvement of the city’s traffic.”

“You are really resourceful,” Xia Xiaowan joked.