Chapter 297: Do you have a boyfriend
Translator: _Min_ |
Gu Si, changing into a coat from her suitcase, couldn’t help but scoff at Wen Ye’s scruffy appearance and the mess in the house. “The house used to be decent, but you’ve turned it into a pigsty. Can’t you clean up a bit? You’re like garbage, disgusting. I don’t even want to come here!”
Wen Ye, feeling his pride trampled upon by Gu Si’s scorn, glared at her retreating figure. Once she closed the door, he spat in the direction she had been standing.
He cussed out, furious, “Even if I’m sloppy, you married me and had a daughter with me! Pretending to be so noble, but you’re just as dirty behind closed doors!”
Gu Si, uninterested in his rant, cheerfully left the bedroom, softly suggesting, “Let’s go.”
Gu Dai nodded in agreement.
Until the moment she got into the car, Gu Si was taken aback upon seeing that it was Song Ling who was driving. This man, who exuded an aura of high status and distinction, was unexpectedly serving as Gu Dai’s chauffeur. This revelation left her thoroughly surprised.
Gu Si turned to Gu Dai and said, “Daidai, we’ve been together for a while now, and you haven’t yet introduced me to this gentleman. Who is he?”
Gu Dai hadn’t been particularly concerned about Song Ling, so she hadn’t thought to introduce him. Upon being asked, she explained, “This is a business partner, Song Ling.”
Hearing the name, Gu Si was visibly shocked, “Song Ling!”
Though she had been abroad, Gu Si was well-versed in domestic enterprises, especially someone like Song Ling who had been featured in numerous magazines. His Song Corporation spanned many industries, both domestically and internationally.
Realizing her oversight, Gu Si promptly addressed Song Ling with eager politeness, “Hello, President Song, I’m Gu Si, Gu Dai’s aunt. I apologize for not recognizing you at first glance. Perhaps we could exchange contact information? That way, I’ll be sure to remember you in the future.”
Song Ling frowned slightly, declining, “Sorry, I’m not accustomed to adding strangers as contacts, nor do I like being known by others.”
After saying this, Song Ling glanced at Gu Dai through the rearview mirror, with a look that resembled his feelings getting hurt.
The thought of being merely a business partner to her, despite their past marriage, unsettled him.
Gu Dai, sensing Song Ling’s discomfort and guessing its cause, calmly closed her eyes, choosing to ignore it.
Song Ling, seeing Gu Dai’s reaction, felt even more frustrated, loosening his tie for some relief.
Gu Si, rebuffed by Song Ling and surprised by Gu Dai’s rapid collaboration with the Song Corporation, concealed her displeasure.
Returning to a normal tone, Gu Si asked Gu Dai, “Daidai, how’s the company since you took over? Everything going smoothly?”
Gu Dai answered simply, “Smoothly.”
Gu Si, wary of Gu Ming revealing something inadvertently, probed further, “If you encounter any difficult problems at work, you can always discuss them with me. I’ll help you find solutions.”
Gu Dai replied confidently, “Don’t worry, Aunt. Despite the issues caused by the cruise incident three years ago, I’m capable of handling company matters myself. No assistance needed.”
Her emphasis on “cruise” was deliberate.
Gu Si’s eyelashes fluttered as she forced a smile, “That’s good to hear. I’m proud of you, and I’m sure your father would be too.”
Gu Dai’s eyes darkened slightly, “Speaking of my dad, thank you for the grand funeral you arranged for my parents.”
Gu Si felt a tremor at her words, suspecting Gu Dai might know something.
Impossible, she reassured herself. Her actions back then were too covert for Gu Dai to know.
After constantly mentally preparing herself, Gu Si finally mustered the courage to speak, “Your father and mother were my brother and sister-in-law. They passed away so young… I feel it’s my duty to do that.”
Seeing Gu Dai nod, seemingly believing her words, Gu Si internally breathed a sigh of relief. However, feeling the strain of maintaining her composure, she quickly changed the subject, “Daidai, you’re all grown up now.. Do you have a boyfriend? I remember you studied abroad; you must have dated someone during your time on campus, right?”