Don't meet me in your next life.

Gu Yiran looked at her shy and helpless appearance and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

He slowly released her arm and stood up gracefully.

Xiang Yi gritted her teeth and glared at him fiercely.

He picked up a document and tossed it to Xiang Yiyi. "This is my contact information. If you change your mind or decide to contact me anytime."

After saying that, Gu Yiran walked straight towards the elevator without looking at Yi Yi again.

Xiang Yi looked down and realized it was a share transfer agreement.

She paused, then looked up at Gu Yiran's retreating figure.

Gu Yiran happened to turn his head and raised an eyebrow at her.

His ambiguous smile made Xiang Yiyi feel somewhat awkward.

But Gu Yiran's figure had already disappeared around the corner.

Xiang Yi hesitated for a moment before picking up the equity transfer document.

Gu's shares are three times the size of the entire Li Group, yet he's willing to transfer them to her?

Although there were no harsh additional terms in the transfer agreement, Xiang Yi still felt somewhat uneasy.

What exactly is this man plotting?

She didn't know what he wanted to do, nor did she want to find out.

Regardless, Gu Yiran did help her and save her, so she should thank him.

but......

Thinking of this, Xiang Yi felt a pang of guilt.

Xiang Yi tidied up the things on the table and prepared to leave.

At this time, the phone rang.

"Hello."

Xiang Yi answered the phone politely, and a middle-aged man's voice came from the other end.

"Ms. Xiang, this is Manager Chen. Have you packed your luggage?"

Xiang Yi then remembered that she was indeed leaving.

She hurriedly said, "Manager Chen, the luggage is packed, we can check out now."

Just as Xiang Yi was about to hang up, Manager Chen's urgent voice suddenly came from the other end of the phone.

"Wait a minute, Miss Xiang, I just saw Mr. Gu in the elevator. He seemed to be coming out of your place."

Xiang Yi was startled and immediately asked, "What else did he... say?"

"Oh...no, it's nothing. He just asked if you were free, and I said he was, and that you could just come to his company. He just said he'd deliver your luggage to your hotel."

While answering Xiang Yiyi, Manager Chen secretly glanced at Gu Yiran inside the elevator.

The elevator doors slowly closed, and Xiang Yiyi remained stunned in place.

Why would Gu Yiran go to her place?

Could it be... because she abandoned him and ran away last night?

Thinking about this, Xiang Yi felt a little irritated. She shook her head and forced herself to calm down.

She thought about it and felt she should give Gu Yiran an explanation.

Since Gu Yiran is willing to help her, she should also show her sincerity.

Thinking of this, Xiang Yi took out her phone.

But just as she found Gu Yiran's number, Xiang Yiyi's phone rang again.

It was Manager Chen calling.

Xiang Yi took a deep breath and answered the phone, "Hello, Manager Chen..."

Where are you?

Manager Chen's voice sounded somewhat anxious.

"Me? I've already resigned..."

"What? Resign?" Manager Chen exclaimed in surprise. "How could you do this? Mr. Gu has been so good to you!"

Xiang Yi frowned and said calmly, "There's nothing I can do. He won't let me go, so I can't do anything about it."

"This..." Manager Chen looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Looking at the share transfer agreement in her hand, Xiang Yi impatiently urged, "Manager Chen, we can talk later. I have some things to do now, so I'll hang up now!"

After saying that, she quickly hung up the phone without waiting for Manager Chen's response.

Xiang Yi held the transfer document in her hand and pondered for a moment.

She looked up and around, and realized that this was her company.

Gu Yiran was sitting in her seat, legs crossed, holding a coffee cup in her hand.

Xiang Yi frowned. "How did you get in?"

Gu Yiran shrugged. "Can't I come in?"

"This is my territory, of course I have the right to say that!" Xiang Yi glared at him, slamming the share transfer agreement on the table. "Gu Yiran, what are you doing?"

"Didn't you say you were leaving? Consider this a severance package."

Gu Yiran spoke casually, as if he had expected this to happen.

Xiang Yi snorted coldly, "I don't need it."

“I said I’d help you.” Gu Yiran raised an eyebrow. “I’m the kind of person who likes to be clear about right and wrong; I repay favors with concrete actions.”

Are you insulting me?

Gu Yiran smiled but didn't deny it. He took a sip of coffee. "That's just how realistic this society is. Without effort and reward, no one will trust you. I helped you, so you should be grateful. Besides, you didn't lose out. We're even."

Xiang Yi's face darkened. "What makes you think that? You saved my life. How can I thank you?"

"How about this? I'll give you a chance."

“What chance?”

Gu Yiran smiled faintly, "Be my personal secretary."

"Be my secretary? Why should I be your secretary! What gives you the right to decide my job for me?!"

"Because you owe me a favor." After saying this, Gu Yiran stood up and walked closer to her, leaning down to look into her eyes. "Didn't you want to know who your child's father is? If you agree to be my secretary, I'll tell you!"

Xiang Yi was shocked and stared at Gu Yiran in disbelief.

How do you know who my child's father is?!

“If you don’t want to know the truth, I can tell you,” Gu Yiran said with a mysterious smile, “but I have one condition. You must agree to it.”

"Tell me who the child's father is first," Xiang Yi said through gritted teeth.

Gu Yiran narrowed his eyes. "I don't like people negotiating with me."

His tone suddenly turned cold, as if he had become a different person.

"I won't agree!" Xiang Yi said angrily.

"Fine." Gu Yiran's indifferent gaze swept over her chest. "Then you can stay and be my mistress!"

mistress?

Xiang Yiyi's body trembled violently as she stared at Gu Yiran in disbelief.

Gu Yiran actually wants her to be his mistress?!

"Don't even think about it!" Xiang Yi shouted, refusing sharply. "I don't agree!"

"I'll give you three seconds to think about it."

"I will not agree."

Gu Yiran narrowed his eyes. "It seems you're not only shameless, but also very stubborn. Then there's nothing more to discuss."

After saying that, he got up to leave.

"Gu Yiran! Stop right there!" Xiang Yiyi suddenly called out to him. "I...I agree to your terms!"

Gu Yiran stopped in her tracks.

"You can't go back on your word! You promised you couldn't go back on your word!"

Gu Yiran turned around, a mocking smile playing on her lips.

"I've said it before, I keep my word. Since I've given you a chance, you need to remember your promise, otherwise I might take back what you said at any time!"

Xiang Yi clenched her fingers.