In fact, An Junxi wanted to ask about the lawsuit, but she was afraid that Gu Jinxiu had forgotten to inform Brother Cheng to withdraw the lawsuit, and she couldn't directly bring it up with Gu Yikun. After all, Gu Yikun didn't know about this, and he was usually very strict with Gu Jinxiu. If she leaked the information and caused Gu Jinxiu to get scolded, she would feel guilty.
Gu Yikun said indifferently, "The lawsuit has already been withdrawn, Miss An, don't worry."
An Junxi's heart skipped a beat. She looked up steadily at this tall man, and suddenly felt a chill in her heart. Only at this moment did she realize that since he had investigated why she was around Gu Jinxiu, he must also know the origin of the lawsuit.
How could anything be hidden from the omnipotent President Gu.
She didn't dare to ask whether Gu Jinxiu had been punished, since that wasn't something she could intervene in. She could only thank him politely, "Thank you, President Gu."
At this moment, Lv Jing knocked on the door and came in, saying, "Mr. Gu, Miss An, it's time for your medication."
Gu Yikun said to Lv Jing, "You step out for a moment, I have something to discuss with you."
Lv Jing followed Gu Yikun out of the ward.
The gossiping instincts in An Junxi became active, as Gu Yikun didn't put on airs with Lv Jing. Who on earth was this Lv Jing?
Unable to grasp it, An Junxi put it aside and poured herself some water to take her medicine.
The next day, when she was discharged from the hospital, Gu Jinxiu—the little ingrate—didn't come to see her off.
Without coming was one thing, there wasn't even a phone call to inquire, making An Junxi feel cold inside.
She had taken a beating for him, yet he, who had escaped suffering, had forgotten about her, his cousin who had gone through hardships with him.
An Junxi consoled herself, thinking he was just a little brat who forgot everything quickly. Besides, Young Master Gu had a lot of people around him. Who was she to him? Forgetting was normal.
Gong Xiaoyu came to pick her up, but Yue Xiaoyang thoughtfully escorted them to the door, tirelessly reminding An Junxi to pay attention to various things and to contact him immediately if she felt unwell, not to worry about bothering him.
An Junxi nodded all the way. She used to think Yue Xiaoyang was a tough guy, but now she found his personality quite nagging.
Gong Xiaoyu admired him, "Doctor Yue is really dedicated."
Yue Xiaoyang was used to compliments, but hearing Gong Xiaoyu's praise still made him happy. He flashed a dazzling smile and said, "Miss Gong, you're too kind. Caring for patients is my duty."
Gong Xiaoyu politely said goodbye to him and the two of them got in the car and left.
Yue Xiaoyang watched the car leave for a while before turning back into the hospital.
An Junxi returned to her work, and her colleagues gathered around to ask, "I heard you were hospitalized. Is everything okay?"
An Junxi thanked everyone for their concern, "I've mostly recovered, it's just some back pain, but it's nothing serious."
They asked about the lawsuit, and An Junxi had to explain at length, of course with half-truths, not mentioning a word about Gu Jinxiu's kidnapping.
After showing concern, they went back to their work, and An Junxi sighed in relief and began working on the promotion plan.
Life and work returned to normal, and An Junxi was busy as a bee every day, but fortunately, her efforts paid off, and she finally secured the cooperation project with Blue Cup.
An Junxi didn't see Gu Jinxiu during the days she negotiated at Blue Cup Art Center, wondering if it was because of the trouble he'd caused that Gu Yikun forbid him from coming to learn painting.
These thoughts flashed through her mind and she didn't specifically inquire. A month later, Gu Family's Summer Shores officially started its ribbon-cutting and sales.
Gong Xiaoyu eagerly pulled An Junxi to see the apartments. As a native of Yan City, her family already had two houses. She had only one brother, so housing was sufficient. But as she put it, "A woman feels unsettled without her own house, of course, I need to buy one myself."
To Gong Xiaoyu, Summer Shores was the perfect choice. It was in a prime location, and the courtyard in the urban area was very attractive. Moreover, if she didn't live there, it was a good investment as it could appreciate in value.
An Junxi was happy to accompany her to look. She couldn't afford it herself but it didn't hurt to take a look.
The good units had long been booked internally or bought by Gu Family's partners first, but the ones they visited were still nice, with courtyard designs catering to urban elites' tastes, busy yet quiet.
Gong Xiaoyu liked a small villa, with excellent interior design, protecting the residents' privacy while providing open space, and the price was fairly reasonable.
The salesgirls following Gong Xiaoyu were very perceptive. Seeing her delighted expression, they eagerly promoted, "All the houses around here are small villas, different from other apartment units. Miss Gong, look at the lake in the center, the scenery is particularly beautiful. On leisurely days, sitting in the yard drinking tea, turning your head to see the waterscape, and in spring when the flowers by the lake bloom, the view will be even better."
Gong Xiaoyu asked, "Are there any discounts here?"
One of the salesgirls hesitantly said, "If Miss Gong makes the reservation now, we can talk to the manager and see, or we can strive for some concessions in property management, which are very cost-effective annually."
Others proposed some tempting discount plans.
These salesgirls were really good at selling.
To An Junxi, the price here was astronomical. Even for Gong Xiaoyu, several years after establishing Si Yuan Education, it posed considerable pressure. If her family's situation wasn't good, she wouldn't be able to afford this small villa.
Gong Xiaoyu immediately said, "I'll take this one then."
The salesgirls' faces blossomed into smiles, becoming even more attentive to Gong Xiaoyu, running back and forth to serve her, while showing much less favor towards An Junxi, almost ignoring her. After years in real estate, their eyes were sharp, and recognizing An Junxi's modest attire couldn't afford Summer Shores, they naturally treated her coldly.
An Junxi could feel the salesgirls' disdain but didn't mind. Even if they respected her more, she wouldn't benefit, so why bother.
They walked from the house to outside, with the salesgirls surrounding Gong Xiaoyu and chatting about other things, while An Junxi wandered by the roadside. Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded behind her, "Niece, what are you doing here?"
The abrupt male voice attracted several people's attention, and An Junxi exclaimed in surprise, "Doctor Yue, what brings you here?"