Don't meet me in your next life.

Her fingers tapped lightly on the table unconsciously.

Sheng Kai's gentle gaze appeared in my mind.

He seems so warm, refined, handsome, and considerate.

This kind of man is every girl's dream lover, right?

Thinking of Sheng Kai's gentleness, Xiang Yi suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

After all, they didn't know each other, so why was he treating her like this?

She doesn't understand!

However, when Gu Zeyu walked in from outside, he saw Xiang Yi sitting in a chair in a daze, and a wicked smile appeared on his lips.

"What are you looking at?"

He walked over and used his index finger to lift her chin.

Xiang Yi was forced to look up and meet his eyes. His eyes were deep and dark, like a vast ocean.

"Are you looking at me?" he asked with a smile, his eyes full of mockery.

Xiang Yi glanced away, refusing to look at him.

Gu Zeyu scoffed, "Why are you looking at me? It's not like I can't give you any."

Xiang Yi was amused by him and smiled slightly.

"Are you saying that this look is because I admire you?"

"certainly."

Gu Zeyu answered in a very serious manner.

Xiang Yi's heart skipped a beat.

"Mr. Gu..." she asked tentatively, "Your secretary... isn't she very pretty?"

Gu Zeyu's gaze shifted.

"Oh? She's the spy you planted next to me?" He narrowed his eyes dangerously.

Xiang Yi shook her head. "No, it was arranged by Chairman Sheng... I didn't expect you to refuse to cooperate because of me, and I sincerely apologize for that."

Xiang Yi lowered her head, her voice somewhat dejected.

"But... I really can't leave the Sheng family. If Old Master Sheng tries anything against me again, Mr. Gu, please save me..."

"Are you worried I can't save you?" Gu Zeyu sneered. "I'd love to help you, but why should I?"

Xiang Yi choked, unsure how to answer.

"Since I can't save you, you can always go and beg Chairman Sheng for help."

"I......"

“If you think you can do it,” Gu Zeyu said coldly.

No, I can't...

"If you can't do it, then get out!" Gu Zeyu shouted impatiently.

"That's not what I meant!" Xiang Yi quickly explained. "I... I just thought that if you could save me, you would offend Chairman Sheng."

She didn't want to cause Gu Zeyu trouble because of her.

"You think I would offend Chairman Sheng for a woman?" Gu Zeyu scoffed. "I'm just disdainful. Old Man Sheng is trying to use someone else to do his dirty work; his scheme is too stupid."

"President Gu..."

"If you don't have anything else to say, get out of here!"

"Mr. Gu, I beg you, please, for the sake of our acquaintance, please save me! I promise I will never appear before you again!"

"Do you think you can still go back to the Gu family now?" Gu Zeyu said coldly.

He had long suspected that Xiang Yiyi's sudden return was Sheng Kai's doing.

He quietly investigated all of Xiang Yiyi's whereabouts during this period and finally confirmed that Xiang Yiyi had returned to seek revenge.

This woman is as foolish as ever.

Sheng Kai, that old fox, not only wanted to use him to force the Gu family to hand over the Gu family's shares, but also wanted to use him to deal with Xiang Yiyi.

"I can go back to the Gu family, I..." Xiang Yi tried to explain in a panic.

She was truly unwilling to accept this situation; she really couldn't stay in the Gu family any longer!

"Do you think Sheng Kai will still let you return to the Gu family?" Gu Zeyu laughed sarcastically. "Let me tell you, he'd love to kick you out right now!"

“No... I’m a shareholder of the Gu family... He wouldn’t..." Xiang Yi murmured, “I’m just an outsider, he wouldn’t dare do that!”

"So what if they're from outside the family?"

“He…” Xiang Yi paused.

She didn't know what to say.

She dared not mention Sheng Kai's name again, for fear of angering him further.

"Okay!" Gu Zeyu suddenly leaned down, placed his large hands on the table, and trapped Xiang Yiyi in his arms.

"Then listen to me carefully, Xiang Yiyi, you are now my mistress!"

"Our contract is only for six months! After six months, you must leave the Gu family! Otherwise, I will terminate the contract without hesitation!"

Xiang Yi's pupils suddenly dilated.

How could she forget that she had this clause?

For so long, Sheng Kai hadn't mentioned this clause again, so she assumed he had long forgotten about it.

"Mr. Gu, I'm sorry." Xiang Yi sincerely apologized.

She was really too reckless this time; she shouldn't have said those things.

However, she was in a great hurry.

"snort!"

Gu Zeyu snorted coldly, stood up straight from the table, and turned away arrogantly.

He didn't want to waste any more words on her, because this woman was simply hopelessly stupid.

......

Xiang Yi waited in the office all day, feeling uneasy the whole time.

She was waiting, waiting for Gu Zeyu to contact her first.

But there was no movement all day, and Xiang Yi was somewhat disappointed.

She wondered, was Sheng Kai really going to abandon her?

Just then, Gu Zeyu finally dialed her number.

Xiang Yi's heart suddenly began to pound wildly.

Hope flickered in her eyes.

Gu Zeyu said, "I've already signed the contract."

Xiang Yi gripped the phone excitedly, her voice trembling slightly: "Really? You really agreed?"

Gu Zeyu said calmly, "I never do business that loses money."

Xiang Yi was taken aback; she hadn't expected Gu Zeyu to agree so readily.

"Thank you, Gu Zeyu," Xiang Yiyi said, her voice trembling with tears. "I owe you a favor."

Gu Zeyu's voice remained icy, devoid of any emotional fluctuation: "Then pay with your life!"

"What?!" Xiang Yi was terrified. "You... what do you mean?"

"My patience is limited. If you don't show up within three seconds, you should know what the outcome will be." Gu Zeyu's tone was cold, leaving no room for negotiation. "Don't try to test my limits; you're not worthy."

Xiang Yi was so frightened that she stood frozen in place.

How could this man be so ruthless...?

"Okay... I'll be right there!"

After hanging up the phone, Xiang Yi hurriedly grabbed her bag and rushed out of the office.

She cannot be caught by Sheng Kai...

She must find a way to get rid of him...

Throughout the journey, Xiang Yi kept urging the driver to drive.

However, this was Sheng's Group's territory, and she dared not run a red light recklessly.

She prayed while feeling extremely anxious.

What should she do?

How do I escape...?

Just then, the car stopped.

Xiang Yi looked up and realized they had arrived.

"Miss, we've arrived." The driver turned around and glanced at Xiang Yiyi.

"Okay, thank you!" Xiang Yi hurriedly got out of the car and ran towards Sheng's office building.

As soon as she ran into the building, two bodyguards blocked her way.

"Miss, I'm sorry. The CEO has instructed that no one is allowed to enter unless the CEO himself comes."

"I am Xiang Yiyi. Gu Zeyu asked me to come and discuss the contract," Xiang Yiyi said eagerly.