On the day of his whirlwind wedding, the heir to a wealthy family stood up!

Zhou Youchen inwardly cursed, "Second Young Mistress, you'd better pray for yourself!"

"Uh! The second young mistress might have gone to the Gu family banquet for work," Zhou Youchen explained.

Shen Yanchuan's chest heaved noticeably, and he opened his thin lips, "Go pick them up."

"Yes."

Damn it, can't this woman live a day without seeing Gu Heting?

Su Chenxi sneezed at the banquet. She quickly covered her mouth and nose and wondered to herself, "Could someone be talking about me behind my back?"

After Gu Heting finished making the arrangements, he personally came over to call Su Chenxi, "Chenxi, come with me."

Su Chenxi glanced back at Manager Wu, who was quick-witted and said, "Second Young Madam, I'll wait for you here. Please call me if you need anything."

Su Chenxi nodded and followed Gu Heting toward a lounge. Gu Heting knocked on the door and greeted the elegant lady on the sofa inside, "Auntie, this is Miss Su Chenxi, the vice chairman of the Shen Foundation."

Ji Xinyue looked up and glanced at her. Was this the second young mistress of the Shen family who had ousted her best friend? She really had some tricks up her sleeve! Even her nephew was giving her such face.

"Hello Mrs. Gu, I'm sorry to interrupt your enjoyment. It's like this, our Shen Foundation has three sets of jewelry that we're going to exhibit abroad. One of them is currently in your possession. If it's convenient for you in the next couple of days, would it be alright if I sent someone to your home to collect it?" Su Chenxi said with a smile, carefully choosing her words, afraid of offending her.

"Oh! I remember now, I did borrow jewelry from your Shen Family Collection, but I didn't borrow it from you. It's not your place to urge me to return it!" Mrs. Gu deliberately made things difficult, her gaze sweeping over Su Chenxi with disdain.

She knew Su Chenxi's identity. Did an illegitimate daughter from an ordinary family deserve to put on airs in front of her?

Su Chenxi nodded with her red lips and continued to smile, "Yes, you borrowed it from my aunt, the former chairperson, but now I am in full charge of the Shen Foundation. Mrs. Gu, the exhibition will only last for a week. After the exhibition, if you still need to borrow this jewelry, can I return it to you?"

Su Chenxi's tone was extremely humble.

Gu Heting, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

“Auntie, please don’t make things difficult for Miss Su, considering the past friendship between the Gu and Shen families. If word gets out, it may damage the harmony between the two families.”

Mrs. Gu glanced at her nephew and said irritably, "Oh! What exactly is your relationship? You're taking her side so seriously. It seems like you and I are strangers, while she and you are like family."

The sarcastic tone made Su Chenxi's thin face suddenly burn. She quickly explained, "Mrs. Gu, I'm sorry, blame me if you want! I couldn't find you, so I asked Young Master Gu to help introduce me. He has nothing to do with this whole thing."

"Ha! They're protecting each other now, nephew. I'm not trying to be mean, but with your looks and qualities, what kind of woman can't you have? Just don't get involved with married women! Also, the return of the jewelry depends on my mood. If I'm in a good mood, I'll return it; if I'm not, I'll have to go on vacation abroad for a while." After saying this, Mrs. Gu stood up and prepared to leave.

She came here to humiliate Su Chenxi and to vent her anger for her best friend Zhu Ying; otherwise, she wouldn't have wasted her time meeting Su Chenxi.

Su Chenxi couldn't help but feel anxious. "Mrs. Gu, I really hope you can return the jewelry for the exhibition first. I will definitely send it back after the exhibition ends."

Mrs. Gu glanced at her and said, "You're supposed to be my junior, how dare you order me around like that?"

After saying that, Mrs. Gu was about to leave when another figure blocked her way.

Gu Heting's expression had lost its previous gentleness; it was now serious and even somewhat cold.

“Auntie, please return the jewelry to its owner. If word gets out, it will damage the reputation of our entire Gu family.”

Mrs. Gu's face darkened. "Nephew, what do you mean by that?"

Su Chenxi, who was standing to the side, was startled. Gu Heting had actually offended Mrs. Gu for her sake.

“Our Gu family has no need to bully others or take what we don’t need. If you really want jewelry, I can give you a set, but you must return what belongs to others. Even a child understands this principle, don’t you understand, Auntie?” Gu Heting stared at Ji Xinyue, his words leaving no room for negotiation.

"How dare you say such things to an elder like me? Who taught you to talk like that?" Ji Xinyue's face turned red with anger.

Gu Heting retorted without backing down, "Does it require the Shen family matriarch to personally intervene before you'll be willing to return it? If it comes to that, how will you, Auntie, handle the situation?"

Ji Xinyue choked for a moment, "This..."

"Old Madam Shen's prestige is renowned throughout high society. It's not worth offending the Shen family for a set of jewelry."

"You brat, don't try to intimidate me with those words."

“If you don’t return it, I’ll have to ask Grandma to intervene. If word gets out and it becomes a big deal, Auntie will become a laughing stock.”

Standing to the side, Su Chenxi couldn't help but admire Gu Heting and felt very grateful. He was willing to turn against his elders to help her.

Ji Xinyue suddenly turned her head, glaring resentfully at Su Chenxi beside her, "You brat, you're really something! Making your nephew do this for you, what? Are you planning to abandon your status as the second young mistress of the Shen family and marry into my Gu family?"

Su Chenxi's face turned pale instantly.

Gu Heting said in a deep voice, "Auntie, this matter has nothing to do with her. I was the one who couldn't stand it and spoke up for her. I was just thinking about the reputation of the Gu family. After all, I have taken over the Gu Group and will have to deal with the Shen Group in the future."

Ji Xinyue sensed a threat in those words. This brat was now in charge of the Gu Group, and she would need his help a lot in the future. It would be unwise to offend him.

Ji Xinyue had no choice but to back down, saying, "Fine, I'll return it. I'll have someone send it back tomorrow. I just didn't have time before!"

“Mrs. Gu, I can send someone to pick it up. There’s no need for you to make the trip,” Su Chenxi said hurriedly.

"Hmph! I wouldn't dare. How could I let your people come to my door? I'd like to ask you, Mrs. Shen, for some advice on how to control men!" Ji Xinyue sneered.

Su Chenxi bit her lip and could only manage a dry laugh in response.

Mrs. Gu angrily pushed open the door and left. The atmosphere in the lounge was a little awkward for a moment. Su Chenxi looked up at Gu Heting gratefully, "Thank you, Mr. Gu. It is all thanks to you that this task was completed."

“It was our Gu family’s fault, and we should be the ones apologizing to you.” Gu Heting reverted to his gentle and refined demeanor.

"There's no need for that. If it weren't for the need to prepare for the exhibition, I wouldn't have come to urge you," Su Chenxi said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Would you like to have a drink at the banquet, or are you heading back now?"

"I'll head back now! I won't bother you any longer." Su Chenxi smiled, grateful for his help tonight.

Just then, Su Chenxi and Gu Heting were secretly photographed by a mobile phone as they walked out of the lounge. The two walked side by side at the banquet, chatting and laughing, like a couple.

"I'll see you down," Gu Heting said.

"No need, it would be too much trouble for you tonight."

"It's nothing." Gu Heting followed her out of the banquet hall without a second thought.

Manager Wu followed them out. At that moment, a Rolls-Royce came to a stop in the parking lot outside the hotel. A composed and tall figure stepped out of the back seat.

Shen Yanchuan arrived. Under the lamplight, his handsome face was tense, his dark eyes were filled with a thick fog, and he exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.

He was waiting by the elevator when suddenly one of the elevator doors opened with a ding. As he stepped over, he saw three people step out of the elevator.

One of them was his wife.