"Got it," Gu Li replied impatiently and absent-mindedly. "Dad, Gu Ruochu has already climbed up the social ladder. Don't you have any other thoughts?"
"What other thoughts could there be? We already severed our relationship with Zhou Yunxi and her daughter a long time ago." Gu Qiang was so regretful that his intestines were turning green.
"Father, it's not an exaggeration to say that you have a pig's brain." Gu Li scoffed. "You know Gu Ruochu's personality. She's very easy to manipulate. Despite your differences, you're still her uncle. Gu Ruochu must have someone to rely on outside of the Huo family. If we help her, we'll definitely benefit from such a relationship. Gu Ruochu would be happy to do that!"
"Let me think about it." Hearing Gu Li's words, Gu Qiang began to stir.
Gu Li immediately added fuel to the fire. "Father, what else do you want? As long as you invite Aunt Zhou over as a guest, you'll be able to convince Gu Ruochu very quickly."
"That's right, how could I have forgotten about my sister-in-law!" Gu Qiang thought about it and decided to negotiate with Zhou Yunxi first. After all, Gu Ruochu was his junior. He was too embarrassed to ask her for her help.
After the two discussed the subject, they no longer had the mood to stay at the party.
"..."
Gu Ruochu and Huo Nanchen were out in the open and had finally left that depressing place. The two of them did not get into the car and walked as if they were taking a stroll.
Behind them, the black car followed silently.
Perhaps because she had been reborn, Gu Ruochu was more open-minded. No matter what happened, she remained calm.
"Do you want to go shopping?"
"Go shopping?" Gu Ruochu looked at Huo Nanchen in surprise. Hadn't he said that men did not like to go shopping?
"Yes."
Huo Nanchen did not expect such a simple reply. He had never accompanied her to go shopping before.
"It's true that I haven't gone shopping for a long time." Gu Ruochu thought about it. In her previous life, her status as a man prevented her from taking the initiative of going to the mall.
In any case, she couldn't buy anything that belonged to a girl.
Gu Ruochu was surprised that Huo Nanchen had offered to accompany her to the mall. Men of his status did not like to accompany their wives for shopping trips.
They had someone to carry their luggage for them so it made sense for him to come along.
"Madam, we've just bought a new batch of clothes that will suit you very well." They entered a luxury brand store and the salesperson enthusiastically introduced himself to Gu Ruochu.
Huo Nanchen stood at a distance of one meter and did not fiddle with his phone impatiently like the other men in the store. He had a good disposition.
The rest of the people in the store focused their attention on him.
He looked so noble that it was difficult to get close to him. His entire aura did not fit in with the normal environment of his surroundings. However, here he was accompanying his wife on her shopping trip. It was very tempting to look at him.
Gu Ruochu's mood improved when she saw the beautiful clothes.
"What do you think of this dress?"
Gu Ruochu placed the dress on her body and asked excitedly. Only then did she feel that it was a little inappropriate. It was likely that all men would find this attitude very annoying.
Just as she was about to go in and try it on, she saw him approach her. The distance between them was only one or two centimeters. He lowered his head and his voice rang in her ears."It will definitely look very beautiful on you."
His deep, dark eyes stared at her. He was too bewitching. Gu Ruochu subconsciously looked away.
"I'll... go in and try it on first."
Gu Ruochu held the dress in her hand. She regretted asking him to accompany her for the shopping trip.
Huo Nanchen stood in front of the fitting room which was only a few steps away. He did not hide his gaze as he stared at her. He was as tall as a god. The ink in his eyes was thick and his gaze was deep and calm.
Gu Ruochu could feel his intense gaze. She was flustered.
Why had she become so useless? She had taken a vow never fall over the precipice. Why did his gaze cause her so much trouble?
Could it be that she had fallen in love? At the thought of this, Gu Ruochu's heart was filled with complicated and slightly astringent emotions. A plastic smile appeared on her face...
Disguise had always been her protective umbrella.
After much difficulty, Gu Ruochu finally came out of the fitting room. Huo Nanchen saw her and a small light flashed in his eyes. She really was a natural clothes hanger. Suddenly, a smooth classical tune wafted from the store's stereo.
Hey you,
Please come close to my arms,
Don't pretend that you don't care,
You clearly have a crush on me.
...
Gu Ruochu's heart suddenly stopped. She suspected that the shop assistant had deliberately switched to such a song. It actually matched her mood and the atmosphere so well.
"I knew it. This dress suits you." Huo Nanchen walked over and ran his hand through her long hair. He felt an urge to kiss her fiercely and moved his throat.
"Madam, you're very beautiful."