"Mo Qian, is the company busy lately?"
The voice of his mother, Nan Huiru, came through the phone.
Gu Moqian responded indifferently.
"Here’s the thing—Mom needs to ask you for a favor. Jianian will be returning to the country in a few days, and I’ve already promised her a position as an intern at the Gu Family company. She’s just finished her postgraduate studies, and entering the right company is crucial for starting her career. You know how close I am with Jianian’s mother—this is just a little favor, right?"
Gu Moqian listened quietly without replying, but the deep black of his eyes suddenly darkened.
"Mo Qian, why aren’t you saying anything? Mom’s request isn’t unreasonable, right? You’ve known Jianian since you were kids—she’s practically like your little sister. As her older brother, shouldn’t you lend her a hand?"
Nan Huiru’s tone carried a hint of reprimand.
Gu Moqian suddenly spoke in a low voice, "What position do you want me to give her?"
Nan Huiru, hearing the implicit agreement in his words, immediately replied in delight, "Of course, one where communication with you will be easiest. How about the head of the Secretary Department? Jianian is an outstanding graduate of London University—she’s more than capable of handling duties in the Secretary Department."
"If she’s such an outstanding graduate, wouldn’t secretarial work be beneath her?"
Gu Moqian’s tone remained as cool as ever.
"You’ve got a point—Jianian is indeed very capable..."
On the other end of the call, Nan Huiru hesitated in thought.
"Then let’s assign her as a Project Manager. It’s a role that can allow her to gain experience while helping her quickly bond with her colleagues—it’s perfect for her, isn’t it?"
"This would be her first time entering the company; having her lead a project might be a bit too much for her, don’t you think?" Nan Huiru voiced her concern.
"I’m still at Gu Family. What’s there to worry about?"
Gu Moqian replied flatly, though the chill in his eyes seemed to grow colder.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Nan Huiru immediately agreed enthusiastically, "Alright, alright! You handle the arrangements, then. I’ll tell Jianian about this good news shortly!"
After expressing her excitement, Nan Huiru paused, suddenly remembering something. She continued, "Oh, by the way, Jianian will be back in the country tomorrow. Go pick her up, and prepare a welcome banquet for her..."
Before Nan Huiru could finish her sentence, she was abruptly interrupted by Gu Moqian: "Mom, I have things to do. Hanging up now."
"Hey, you absolutely need to go pick up Jian—" Beep... Beep...
The call was cut off without hesitation by Gu Moqian.
His grip on the steering wheel gradually tightened, and a cold light flickered in his obsidian eyes.
Returning to Shanshui Manor, Gu Moqian had barely stepped one foot into the living room when he spotted Ji Wei sitting on the sofa, teasing a white kitten.
While putting on the slippers handed to him by Sister Zhang, Gu Moqian asked with a faint smile, "Where’d the cat come from?"
"It suddenly ran over when I was in the garden. No matter what, it refused to leave, so I had no choice but to take it in for now."
Ji Wei walked toward Gu Moqian, holding the kitten in her arms.
"Milk, say hi to Daddy Moqian!"
Ji Wei playfully raised a tiny paw and waved it at Gu Moqian.
Gu Moqian stared at the cat for several seconds before suddenly asking, "Is it male or female?"
Ji Wei didn’t expect the question and froze for a moment before answering, "I think it’s a male... maybe?"
Gu Moqian’s expression darkened, and he spoke with an air of unquestionable authority, "The cat isn’t allowed in our bedroom."
Ji Wei looked at him in surprise for a moment, then seemed to understand something as a smirk appeared on her face. "Mo Qian, are you jealous of a cat?"
Gu Moqian suddenly took the cat from her arms and placed it directly on the floor. Then, towering over her, he leaned closer, raising an eyebrow. "Amusing, huh?"