Night Fire Lingering

"Wow--"

Gu Jinzhi sighed rather inappropriately, her gossipy nature unstoppable.

For a moment, Wen Yan regretted coming to save Gu Jinzhi.

No, how could Aunt Gu, who is as cunning as a hornet's nest, have given birth to a dim-witted daughter?

Both men stared at her defiantly.

After a brief moment of thought, Wen Yan turned to Jiang Huaixu: "Senior, don't we have a mock debate next Friday? I'll treat you to dinner then as a thank you, okay? It's my best friend's birthday today, and I have to go back later."

She proactively arranged to meet Jiang Huaixu at another time, which was essentially a way of declining his invitation for today. However, she didn't want to embarrass him by rejecting her.

Jiang Huaixu chuckled, understanding Wen Yan's refusal. He wasn't angry at all; instead, his gaze towards Wen Yan was filled with obvious doting and indulgence: "Okay, see you on Friday then."

Gu Yanci was initially in a good mood when he heard that Wen Yan had rejected Jiang Huaixu and chosen him, but when he heard the second half of the sentence, his face immediately turned several degrees cold.

Friday?

What Friday?

Oh, what if something happens?

Gu Jinzhi looked utterly disheveled, wrapped in Wen Yan's coat, her skirt torn to reveal her underwear, and now only wearing Gu Yanci's coat as a makeshift covering.

Wen Yan felt that now was not the time to express gratitude or speak; it was more important to let Gu Jinzhi go back and change her clothes first.

Turning her head, she saw the little girl's eyes darting between her, Gu Yanci, and Jiang Huaixu, brimming with gossip!

Wen Yan was speechless: "Stop looking! Dressed like that, why aren't you leaving yet!"

"Oh dear! It's not even as revealing as when I wear a bikini!" Gu Jinzhi waved her hand.

As they were talking, Jiang Huaixu had already gestured for someone to bring Gu Jinzhi a dress.

Gu Yanci took another serious look at Jiang Huaixu.

This man made him feel an unprecedented sense of crisis.

Wen Yan thanked Jiang Huaixu again, then quickly left with Gu Jinzhi, the conspicuous bag.

"Young Master, that's Gu Yanci's sister. Why are you bothering with her?" the subordinate asked Jiang Huaixu, puzzled.

"My junior is kind-hearted. If I help her take care of people, she will not only be happy, but she will also remember my kindness." Jiang Huaixu said in a good mood, then looked at the blond-haired guy and the others on the ground.

Despite Jiang Shao's seemingly kind demeanor, he inexplicably felt a chill run down his spine.

-

Wen Yan was telling Jiang Huaixu the truth; she did indeed plan to rush back to celebrate Luo Beiqing's birthday.

Wen Yan didn't glance at Gu Yanci as she walked out, until she saw forty or fifty bodyguards lined up neatly outside, and she froze in shock.

The leader said in a strong voice, "Sir, Madam, Fifth Miss."

The fact that the other party addressed them as "Mr." and "Mrs." indicates that these are bodyguards hired by Gu Yanci herself. If they were from the Gu family's old residence, they should have addressed them as "Third Young Master" and "Third Young Mistress."

"You brought so many people?" Wen Yan was shocked.

Is he here to besiege someone's club?

"Luo Beiqing said you took Gu Jinzhi to fight." Gu Yanci gave her a cool look.

Wen Yan: "..."

She was indeed prepared to fight, but wouldn't it be foolish of her to bring Gu Jinzhi along?

Gu Jinzhi can only make sarcastic remarks to provoke hatred!

Wen Yan drove herself and got into her own car.

"Wen Yan!" Gu Yanci frowned and called out to her, instinctively wanting her to get into his car.

Yes, he can get in her car.

Wen Yan paused slightly, then turned her head in confusion: "Is there anything else, Young Master Gu?"

Gu Yanci opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end, he didn't utter a single word.

Gu Jinzhi looked left and right, then turned and followed Wen Yan at a jog.

Wen Yan had just fastened her seatbelt when someone climbed into the passenger seat.

Gu Jinzhi fastened her seatbelt very conscientiously, her face clearly saying, "I'm ready."

Wen Yan: What are you doing?

Gu Jinzhi: "I'll ride in your car."

Stop talking nonsense!

Wen Yan was speechless and reminded her, "Gu Jinzhi, Gu Yanci is your brother! I'm your ex-sister-in-law!"

"What money? I don't have any." Gu Jinzhi acted shamelessly, then her eyes lit up with admiration as she said, "My mom and the others all say you're a good girl, but you can fight too?"

"A little bit of self-defense."

Wen Yan wasn't telling the truth.

She took down all the people in the room in about ten minutes, conservatively speaking.

Gu Jinzhi took Wen Yan's arm and said, "Wen Yan, you actually came to save me the moment you received my call. I think you're more reliable than all my cousins!"

Wen Yan said coldly, "Don't expect me to persuade Gu Yanci to keep your secret."

Gu Jinzhi withdrew her hand: "Hmph!"

But less than a minute after she got angry, Gu Jinzhi leaned over and whispered to Wen Yan, "So far, I think you're the most worthy of my third brother!"

"Thank you, but please remember, your third brother and I are getting a divorce." Wen Yan pushed her head away. "I'm going to drive now, get out of the way."

"You're so annoying!"

Gu Jinzhi snorted, but she wasn't really angry at all. After a while, she started laughing and joking again.

When they returned to Luo Beiqing's birthday party, it had just ended.

Guests gathered at the hotel entrance and left one after another.

Just then, Wen Yan appeared at the scene with Gu Jinzhi, who had changed into a cute long dress.

"Miss Gu Wu?" Someone recognized Gu Jinzhi and stared in shock.

Why is Gu Jinzhi appearing with Wen Yan?

Whose ex-sister-in-law is taking her sister-in-law out to play?

"Hello." Gu Jinzhi didn't recognize the other person, but she still responded politely.

Luo Beiqing glanced at Gu Jinzhi behind Wen Yan and asked Wen Yan, "Why did you bring a little tail back with you?"

Wen Yan originally intended to take Gu Jinzhi home, but Gu Jinzhi refused and came along instead.

"Happy birthday, Sister Bei Qing!" Gu Jinzhi greeted her sweetly, clearly trying to please her.

Luo Beiqing raised an eyebrow and looked at Wen Yan questioningly: Wasn't Gu Jinzhi supposed to be a difficult idiot? She seems to listen to you quite well?

Wen Yan shrugged helplessly, not knowing how she had gotten entangled with Gu Jinzhi.

Wherever Wen Yan went, Gu Jinzhi followed, acting like a well-behaved little accessory the whole time.

The guests watched with growing doubt and subtle expressions.

Why is Gu Jinzhi always following Wen Yan?

Is the news that Gu Yanci and Wen Yan are getting a divorce false?

"Yan Yan, don't you think—" Luo Beiqing whispered, "Gu Jinzhi is like a nameplate?"

"What nameplate?"

“You, Wen Yan,” Luo Beiqing pointed at Wen Yan and said, enunciating each word clearly, “belong to the Gu family!”

Wen Yan turned her head to look at the human-shaped pendant next to her.

The human-shaped keychain stared at her with wide eyes: "What!"

Wen Yan: "..."

I'm too lazy to even communicate with people who are too stupid, because I'm worried about wasting time.

Wen Yan forgot that while idiots may not be very bright, they are obedient!

Fools and money-grubbers are easier to manage!

The idiot turned around and sent a WeChat message to his sugar daddy: "[Third Brother, mission to guard your wife complete, transfer the money!]"