What? All the female protagonists have systems, but I don't?

In the original novel, Lin Yuan invited Gu Qingyi to dinner alone many times, but he was never successful.

The only time he succeeded was when he offered huge benefits in exchange. During a meal, he tried to take advantage of Gu Qingyi, but Long Haochen arrived in time and gave him a good beating.

So the thought of having dinner alone with Gu Qingyi made Lin Yuan uneasy. What if Long Haochen suddenly appeared out of nowhere? How could he possibly handle that? Wouldn't he lose his life?

No, no, I wouldn't dare!

"Um... Mr. Gu, I'm afraid this isn't appropriate. We don't have any relationship, wouldn't it be too presumptuous to have dinner alone with each other?"

Lin Yuan said that he didn't want to die.

"Aren't we boyfriend and girlfriend now? How come you say we're not? What? Are you starting to dislike me now?"

Gu Qingyi countered with a cold look at Lin Yuan.

This guy used to be incredibly persistent with me, but since yesterday, he's been avoiding me like the plague, as if I were some kind of ferocious beast that could devour him at any moment.

This sudden change was beyond Gu Qingyi's comprehension.

"No, no, President Gu is so beautiful, how could I possibly dislike her?"

Lin Yuan hurriedly spoke up to defend himself, and what he said was sincere. No man would dislike a beautiful woman, even if she didn't belong to him; he would still take a second look at her, right?

"However, I still need to go home to take care of my baby."

Lin Yuan continued.

"Don't worry, it won't take up too much of your time."

Gu Qingyi spoke directly, giving Lin Yuan no chance to leave.

The car quickly arrived at Haiyue Restaurant, the most upscale hotel in Beicheng, which belongs to the Chu family. The four major families usually choose to discuss important cooperation matters here.

The environment and service here are indeed a level above other restaurants.

After getting out of the car, Lin Yuan saw Long Haochen walking towards him, who had just arrived.

"It's over, it's over, Long Haochen is here too, does that mean I'm doomed?"

The moment Lin Yuan saw Long Haochen, this thought popped into his mind. Others might not know it, but he was well aware of it.

After Long Haochen arrived in Beicheng, the first person he met was Gu Qingyi. It was at that time that he developed feelings for Gu Qingyi and secretly made up his mind to marry her.

Therefore, for Long Haochen, Gu Qingyi is his exclusive possession, someone he does not allow anyone else to touch. In the original novel, whoever touches Gu Qingyi dies.

Seeing Long Haochen approaching with murderous intent, Lin Yuan felt a chill run down his spine and broke out in a cold sweat. Despite the sweltering heat, he felt a bit cold.

"Let's go, I've already reserved a private room."

Gu Qingyi parked the car, came to Lin Yuan's side, and spoke to him.

"How about we reschedule for another day, Mr. Gu? I'm a little unavailable today."

Is there anything inconvenient for you?

Gu Qingyi frowned, looking Lin Yuan up and down. Could it be that he had some kind of problem? No way, this guy is a boy.

However, Gu Qingyi soon noticed something amiss. She followed Lin Yuan's gaze and saw Long Haochen walking towards her.

"Is he afraid of Long Haochen?"

Gu Qingyi could sense a trace of fear emanating from Lin Yuan. She couldn't understand why Lin Yuan, the fearless young master of Beicheng, would feel fear towards his bodyguard.

Can't understand.

Long Haochen quickly arrived in front of the two of them. He glanced at Lin Yuan and then said to Gu Qingyi.

"Qingyi, what are you doing bringing him to a place like this?"

Long Haochen asked.

“Long Haochen, you are just my bodyguard. I only agreed to give you this position because of my grandfather.”

"If you're a bodyguard, just do your job. Do I need to report to you what I want to do?"

Gu Qingyi was very annoyed. Why did a bodyguard have so many questions? He was meddling too much and seemed to have forgotten his place.

“I’m doing this for your safety. I don’t believe you don’t know what kind of person he is. You should stay away from him, Qingyi.”

"Shut up."

Gu Qingyi looked at Long Haochen and said.

"Long Haochen, I'll say it again, you're just my bodyguard. Don't meddle in other people's business. Also, don't call me by my name. Do you think we're that close? Call me President Gu."

"Qingyi..."

As soon as Long Haochen opened his mouth, he was met with Gu Qingyi's murderous gaze.

"I understand, Mr. Gu."

Long Haochen reluctantly called out.

The reason things turned out this way is all because of Lin Yuan.

Long Haochen thought to himself, looking at Lin Yuan with intense dissatisfaction in his eyes.

Lin Yuan sensed it too, and he felt like crying inside.

"What's it to you?"

He would never dare say this to Long Haochen; he could only keep blaming himself, for Gu Qingyi had really ruined him.

Gu Qingyi led Lin Yuan into the Haiyue Restaurant, where Long Haochen kept a close watch on him, his eyes fixed on Lin Yuan. If Lin Yuan behaved strangely, he would immediately take action to punish him and would never allow Gu Qingyi to be harmed.

[System has issued a task: Please book a deluxe suite for two at Haiyue Restaurant and stay alone with Lin Yuan in the room until midnight. Reward for completing the task: Plot No. 1 in the northern suburbs.]

As Gu Qingyi arrived at the restaurant's front desk, the system's voice rang in her mind. She almost lost her balance and fell to the ground, but fortunately, she reacted quickly and caught herself at the front desk.

"They actually made me and Lin Yuan stay alone in a room until midnight?"

Gu Qingyi couldn't believe it. Was there something wrong with this system? Not only were all the tasks related to Lin Yuan, but the content of these tasks was really putting her in the lion's den.

"However, the reward is a plot of land in the northern suburbs."

Seeing the reward, Gu Qingyi hesitated. This piece of land was very valuable, and all four major families were eyeing it. Whichever family won it would advance their family's fortunes even further.

The Gu family has been planning to acquire this land for a long time, and the project is already ready; they are just waiting to acquire it.

"The system only said to stay in the room alone until midnight, without saying what to do, just that the two of you can sit and chat together."

Gu Qingyi quickly figured it out: if it was just like that, she could get the No. 1 plot of land in the northern suburbs for free, which would be a sure profit.

Having figured this out, Gu Qingyi said to the receptionist.

"I want a deluxe suite for two!"

When Gu Qingyi uttered those words, Lin Yuan was dumbfounded, Long Haochen behind her stared wide-eyed, and even the waitress at the restaurant's front desk looked at Gu Qingyi with disbelief.