Night Fire Lingering

"How would I know who notified the Gu family?" Wen Muzhi was furious, his voice rising several octaves.

"Oh, so you're not denying that you want to marry Gu Yanci this time?" Wen Yan said with a smile.

"Wen Yan—!"

"Since you haven't given me any useful information, you'll have to ask Gu Yanci about the divorce yourself!"

Wen Muzhi's breath caused smoke to billow from his seven orifices.

Wen Yan silently pondered Wen Muzhi's words.

Originally, Wen Yan's most suspicious person was Wen Muzhi, because Wen Muzhi wished Wen Yan's reputation would be ruined. In fact, before the incident, no one would have thought that the Gu family would agree to marry a woman with such a bad reputation.

If it wasn't Wen Muzhi who informed the Gu family three years ago, then who was it?

When the general counsel came to Gu Yanci to sign some documents, he happened to see Wen Muzhi leaving. His warm and respectful attitude towards Wen Muzhi was clearly not that of a typical friend of a boss.

Wen Yan felt increasingly disgusted as she recalled Wen Muzhi's highly suggestive words.

“Mr. Gu, I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to work directly with you. Next time, you should have one of our senior colleagues explain the work to you. What do you think, Mr. Chen?”

She didn't want to run into Wen Muzhi here again.

The general counsel, surnamed Chen, was suddenly called upon and instinctively blurted out his honest opinion: "I think it's a good idea—"

As soon as he finished speaking, the general counsel felt an exceptionally cold gaze.

The general counsel quickly changed his tune: "--It's negotiable!"

Wen Yan: "..."

Gu Yanci leaned back in his chair, looking at the legal director with a calm expression.

“I think Mr. Wen is fully capable of being this liaison. Your communication skills and professional knowledge are very strong, no less than those of your other colleagues on the team!” The general counsel said it as if it were true.

Wen Yan said expressionlessly, "To be honest, I haven't gotten my lawyer's license yet."

The general counsel exclaimed in surprise, "Really? I can't believe it! Beijing University truly lives up to its reputation as the best university in the country!"

Wen Yan: "..."

That's pure, unadulterated praise!

"Wen Yan, I hope that you will still be the one reporting to me next time." Gu Yanci's attitude was very assertive. "I will convey this intention to your partners."

Wen Yan's smile faltered. She placed the notebook on the table, her anger barely contained: "President Gu, can I have a reasonable explanation?"

“The others—” Gu Yanci slowly uttered a single word, “ugly.”

"You're being incredibly unreasonable!"

Gu Yanci calmly accepted the assessment and asked Wen Yan in return, "You're only just realizing that?"

The general counsel looked at his boss and the intern from the other party in horror.

Where are the ugly people on the legal team?

They're all clearly handsome men and beautiful women!

No, wait, you're saying President Gu is being unreasonable?

And Mr. Gu replied, "You're only just finding out?"

No, President, you two...you two...you and her...ah?

The general counsel felt as if he had discovered some incredible secret.

But that’s not right!

Aren't President Gu and Wen Muzhi a couple?

The man sitting in the CEO's chair is calm and collected, as if victory is in his grasp—a typical demeanor of someone in a position of power.

Wen Yan grew angrier the more she looked at it, and the angrier she became. She turned to the legal director and asked, "President Chen, I have something I'd like to discuss with President Gu privately. Is that convenient?"

General Counsel: "?"

The general counsel was full of questions.

What do you and President Gu need to discuss privately? Are you two progressing so quickly? Wait, didn't Wen Muzhi just leave?

The legal director looked nervously at his boss, and after seeing Gu Yanci nod, he slipped away, giving Wen Yan a look that said, "Holy crap! When did you hook up with her?"

"Gu Yanci, what exactly do you mean?" Wen Yan took a deep breath, trying her best to remain calm.

"Not pretending not to know me anymore?" Gu Yanci asked.

Wen Yan sneered, "President Chen probably thinks I'm some new mistress of yours, President Gu."

Gu Yanci frowned.

Where would he get a lover?

"That's not important." Wen Yan rested her hands on the large CEO's desk, taking advantage of the fact that she was standing while Gu Yanci was sitting, and looked down at him condescendingly.

"Mr. Gu, when is your private lawyer available to discuss the divorce with me? There's no time like the present, let's do it today."

“He’s in Europe, he’s busy.” Gu Yanci’s tone was very calm, as if he were dealing with an unreasonable child. “Wen Zhizhi, what’s wrong with you?”

"I'm throwing a tantrum?" Wen Yan laughed in exasperation. "My husband is having an affair with another woman and is dragging me along without wanting a divorce. Shouldn't I be angry? Mr. Gu, to be honest, I'm really anxious to get a divorce!"

Gu Yanci's expression turned cold when Wen Yan said her last sentence.

Stripped of his facade of self-discipline and propriety, President Gu is a cold and domineering leader.

He stood up, instantly transforming into someone looking down at Wen Yan: "What, can't your pretty boy wait any longer?"

"Which pretty boy?" Wen Yan didn't react.

Gu Yanci lowered his eyes and chuckled softly: "A new love interest? Pretty fast."

Wen Yan then remembered that she had fabricated a story about her senior's new love interest.

So be it, he's a gigolo.

Wen Yan said, "He's not in a hurry, but I am."

Ha, so they're protecting him now, rushing to give him a title!

Gu Yanci narrowed his eyes, his expression growing increasingly somber: "Wen Yan, you like this one today and that one tomorrow. Have you ever truly loved anyone?"

Wen Yan was pursued by various boys since she was a child. She had an excellent personality in middle school, was beautiful, and was gentle and polite to everyone. Gu Yanci couldn't tell who she was with.

"Indeed, it's not as sincere as President Gu's. He even gave Wen Muzhi an endorsement of the 'Yao' level."

Wen Yan clapped her hands and praised with a smile, "President Gu is as generous and kind to Wen Muzhi as ever!"

After a hand injury forced Wen Muzhi to give up the piano, she quickly switched to broadcasting and hosting. From her university years until now, the Gu Group has provided her with numerous special invitations and sponsored programs. In just two years since graduation, Wen Muzhi has already become a well-known host.

Endorsing a high-end luxury brand as a second-tier host is a unique occurrence in the Chinese entertainment industry, and her value is about to skyrocket again!

To put it bluntly, all of this was Gu Yanci paving the way for Wen Muzhi, professionally elevating him to a divine status!

Gu Yanci sensed something was amiss and asked, "You got angry about this? If you want the endorsement, then—"

"stop!"

Wen Yan interrupted Gu Yanci with a blank expression, not even bothering to give a fake smile.

Does she really want a brand endorsement?

Why would a law student need a brand endorsement?

He clearly just wants to use the endorsement to shut her up!

Wen Yan looked coldly at Gu Yanci, then suddenly changed her mind and walked back.

The woman's delicate fingertips caressed the man's handsome face as she leaned closer.

Gu Yanci sat upright, letting Wen Yan straddle him.