Night Fire Lingering

The crowd looked at each other, not daring to utter a sound.

I don't know what the common way of getting along is in a marriage of the wealthy, but the way Wen Yan and Gu Yanci are, where the woman rejects the man in front of so many people without giving him any face and is cold in attitude, is definitely not the common way!

Could it be that President Gu has a pretty good temper...?

This eerie atmosphere persisted until they returned to the law firm.

Sun Xingbo suddenly thought of something, looked sharply at Wen Yan, his gaze burning, and his tone softened:

"Xiao Yan, this is your first time presenting a bid. If our law firm can win the bid, it will be a great start to your career! In the future, I can also be a valuable professional connection for you. What husband can be more reliable than your own career, right?"

Sun Xingbai's implication was very clear—the mistakes in today's PPT meant that Jinhe Law Firm had absolutely no chance of winning the bid. However, Gu Yanci was sitting in the very center of the first row of the judging panel, and his status was self-evident. Sun Xingbai hoped that Wen Yan would go to Gu Yanci and give the bid to Jinhe Law Firm.

As long as you win the bid, any mistakes made during the bidding and presentation process can be made up for and wiped clean!

“Attorney Sun, did your girlfriend not tell you that I not only have an ambiguous relationship with the Gu Group's top executives, but I'm also a legitimate young lady from the Wen family,” Wen Yan added, “the Wen family you worked for last year.”

Therefore, even without Gu Yanci as her husband, she could still live a good life.

Even if she weren't Miss Wen, she could still live a good life.

However, there's no need to reason with a mercenary like Sun Xingbo.

"You...you're from the Wen family?" Sun Xingbai's face turned ugly instantly as he looked at Ye Sisi.

Ye Sisi pursed her lips, not daring to speak.

Sun Xingbo was furious at how stupid this woman was and shouted, "Ye Sisi, this is over!"

They broke up in front of everyone!

The group had only been back at the law firm for two minutes.

The clattering sound of high heels on the floor jolted everyone awake.

The law firm partner looked around at everyone and said directly, "Ye Sisi is fired, Sun Xingbo's quarterly and semi-annual bonuses are deducted, and his promotion eligibility for this year is cancelled."

Ye Sisi stumbled and fell into a chair.

Sun Xingbo's face was extremely grim.

Her tone softened slightly: "Wen Yan, come here."

Half an hour later.

The partner personally saw Wen Yan out of the office, his face showing reluctance: "Wen Yan, I truly admire you and hope you can stay. Since everyone has their own ambitions, I wish you a bright future!"

"Junior, you're resigning?" Meng Shuo was stunned.

Everyone else was also stunned.

Everyone thought that Wen Yan's impromptu speech in both Chinese and English today saved the lawyer from embarrassment, and that the partner should immediately offer her a permanent position. But unexpectedly, Wen Yan is actually resigning!

Wen Yan nodded and said to Meng Shuo, "I still prefer academia and plan to continue my doctoral studies. I had already resigned before, but my boss asked me to participate in the last part of the project, which can be considered as putting an end to my internship."

Did you resign before?

Ye Sisi looked at Wen Yan in disbelief, as if struck by lightning.

Wen Yan never intended to stay, and she saw Wen Yan as a rival. So what did all this mean to her? A clown!

Wen Yan seemed to know what Ye Sisi was thinking and looked over: "Ye Sisi, if it weren't for today's frame-up, this year's promotion spot would probably really be yours. What a pity!"

It's a pity; those who do many evil deeds will surely perish.

Wen Yan's final regret was utterly heartbreaking.

Ye Sisi's tears of regret instantly burst forth.

Meng Shuo stared blankly at Wen Yan.

He suddenly realized that Wen Yan, who seemed gentle and easy to talk to, was not like that at all. She would strike without hesitation when the enemy's will faltered, and would also finish them off when the time was right, just like a calm hunter who did not care about temporary gains or losses.

The person sitting in a high position in the Gu Group is the same; seemingly self-disciplined, gentle, and composed, he is actually ruthless and can kill without leaving a trace.

The couple bears some resemblance.

He was indeed unworthy of Wen Yan.

Meng Shuo smiled with relief.

……

Wen Yan walked out of the law firm building, looked at the bright sunshine outside, and then looked back at the law firm building. For a moment, she felt that things had changed.

I was overjoyed when I received the internship offer, but now it feels like a mirage. As I got closer to it, I realized it wasn't as wonderful as I thought.

"Mrs. Gu".

A male voice pulled her back to reality.

Wen Yan looked over at the sound and saw Gu Yanci standing next to the sports car, holding a bouquet of artistic flowers. His appearance was already outstanding, and behind him was a flamboyant Aston Martin sports car. Even in the CBD area where luxury cars come and go, he still looked particularly eye-catching.

"Happy resignation." Gu Yanci handed the flowers to Wen Yan.

Wen Yan was slightly taken aback, her gaze shifting from the flowers to Gu Yanci's handsome face, and said, "You've never given me flowers before."

Wen Yan thought for a moment and added, "The last time I received flowers was from Senior Jiang."

Upon hearing Jiang Huaixu mentioned, Gu Yanci's expression visibly darkened.

The man's facade of gentleness and gentlemanliness was stripped away. Gu Yanci held the flowers in one hand and put his other arm around Wen Yan's shoulder, pulling her forcefully into his embrace with a hint of coercion and punishment.

Passersby all turned to look.

Several girls, unaware of what was going on, covered their mouths to block out the screams of those shipping the couple.

"I didn't buy you flowers, jewelry, or a bag. Did I buy you too little?" Gu Yanci said, then laughed at himself in exasperation.

Wen Yancheng couldn't break free, so she followed his lead towards the sports car and reasoned with him, "I've returned all those things to you."

The items are still in Longyu Bay; the jewelry and valuable handbags she took were not gifts from Gu Yanci.

She left as soon as she said she would, leaving decisively and cleanly, without the slightest lingering attachment or reluctance.

Gu Yanci asked, "Do you like flowers that much?"

Wen Yan said calmly, "So-so."

The next day.

Gu Yanci called several female secretaries in the secretary's office and asked them if the other party would be happy to receive the flowers.

"Of course I'm happy!" one of them replied, thinking to himself, "Has the boss lost his mind today, suddenly asking such a time-consuming question?"

Another person said, "But that's not necessarily true. If it's a gift from someone you don't like, it can be very troublesome."

A cold glint appeared in Gu Yanci's eyes.

When he last saw Jiang Huaixu give Wen Yan flowers, she was clearly very happy, but yesterday she said it was just so-so, and there was no smile on her face.

It seems the problem isn't with the flowers.

The problem lies with him, the one who delivered the flowers!

The secretaries, sensing the approaching tense atmosphere, exchanged anxious glances.

No, did they say something wrong?

Could it be that the CEO is having another conflict with the rumored CEO's wife?

Not long after.

Zhou Qi knocked on the door and came in: "Mr. Gu, all the jewelry and bags from Longyu Bay have been delivered to your wife's apartment, but no one is home. I used the door lock code."

"no one?"

Gu Yanci stopped looking at the documents.

“The bodyguards who were secretly protecting Madam said that she has returned to school.” Zhou Qi paused, glanced cautiously at Gu Yanci’s expression, and continued, “Mr. Jiang came to pick up Madam at the school gate.”