"To you..I'll also be your husband Gu Zichen" Wu Jinyan heard him, but her mind wasn't responding.
He's a stranger to her, but why did she marry him? Because she turned into that kind of stupid woman who gets blinded just by good looks.
She did not understand at which point in time, she lost all her intellect and became a fool to marry a stranger without caring about the consequences.
Moreover, the man she married was too far from her reach, someone who stood at the pinnacle.
She felt she was forced to carry a heavy load on her shoulders for a lifetime when she couldn't hold it even for a second.
What if that oldie from the Wu family knew she succeeded in catching the biggest fish in the ocean?
He was already troubling her out of his greed, who knows what he would do if he got the wind of her marrying an ultra-rich man. She couldn't let Gu Zichen get involved with the Wu family people.
As she thought of all this, she spoke before she could filter her words "Indeed, you will be my husband. But can I not be your wife?"
Gu Zichen saw her troubled facial expression and understood she was having second thoughts after knowing his identity. Was he that scary as the internet gossip says?
"What? Why? Is there a problem?"
"Yes...there's a very, very big problem. I forgot that there's a rule saying that I can not date or get married until my contract with my company ends" Wu Jinyan said seriously as if she was explaining something crucial.
Gu Zichen snorted "What?!! Which dumb boss made such absurd rules?"
If he couldn't let the world know that he was married, how could he accomplish the goals he set in his mind?
"It's because.. only with such strict rules, can new artists like me grow and have a good future. Don't you want your wife to be a successful person? I don't want our marriage to hinder my career" Wu Jinyan spoke in a strong tone but soon changed her voice to the lowest as though mumbling to herself "Also Star Entertainment's boss is Gu Zihao. How can you call your brother dumb?"
Her words brought him realisation. No wonder, Gu Zihao became highly excited when he asked about her. Since she was his company's artist, he would be ecstatic to speak about her.
"Alright. Then I won't let outsiders know that you are my wife. But we can let our families know, right?" Gu Zichen asked. He should let his parents know about her only then would they stop pestering him.
"No.." Wu Jinyan shouted, waving her hands frantically. Soon, she explained in her sweet voice "There's none from my side who needs to know about it. From now on, your family will be my family. Telling your parents is enough" Wu Jinyan explained awkwardly.
"Okay.." Gu Zichen nodded. He knew it was not good to impose on her when she expressed her views openly.
As she requested, he dropped her a few blocks away from Star Entertainment's building. Wu Jinyan was about to get down when she heard "Give me a call when you are done"
Wu Jinyan nodded but still looked at him confusedly "But, I don't have your number"
Gu Zichen took her mobile to save his number before returning to her. Wu JInyan saw the name on the screen and narrowed her eyes. She saw four letters "RYAN'
"Is this you?" She mumbled turning the screen towards Gu Zichen.
Gu Zichen nodded and said "I thought you would get into trouble if someone saw a contact in your mobile with my name or with the title 'husband'. So, I saved the contact with my English name"
The look on his face was serious. He was meticulous and considered every possible situation even with such a simple matter.
She thought marrying Gu Zichen was not a bad decision.
"Okay. I'll save mine in yours, then" She said and took his mobile, saving her contact under the name 'JENNY' before walking towards the company building.
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Wu Jinyan initially thought of explaining the phone but thinking her manager would be angry, decided to meet Lin Ran as she knew speaking in person was more appropriate and productive.
She knocked on the door and walked inside but was welcomed by a yell "Wu Jinyan, you still have the guts to come here"
"Sister Ran, I know it's my fault. But it's because....."
"ENOUGH. Just let it be" Lin Ran heaved a heavy breath and continued "I already have something planned for you two days later. I'll personally pick you up from your place. Don't even think of running away. If you make a mistake again, I'll forget that you are my artist"
"Another audition? Is it a movie? Drama?"
"You don't have to know. Just keep yourself in good condition and don't get sick"
Wu Jinyan knew Li Ran was an ace manager who turned several small-time artists into top stars. It was already a blessing that her manager was Lin Ran and if she wanted to have a bright future and make a name for herself in the industry, she could only endure the harsh treatment and obey the orders she received.
Once she was out of the room, she immediately phoned Gu Zichen.
As soon as the call connected she heard the other person speak "Are you done? Come down..."
"Huh..! Okay"
Though she stood a dozen metres away, she still recognised the car. She didn't expect him to loiter around the company and wait for her all this while. She felt a wave of warmth spread across her heart.
She didn't think about anything else and ran towards the car before getting in. She was still breathing heavily when she received a bag from him. She saw a few boxes of health supplements.
Did he buy them so she wouldn't be empty-handed while meeting his parents?
She looked at him confused and asked "Are we meeting your parents, already?"
"No. They are for you. Don't you think you sacrificed a lot for me?" He said as he raced the car across the streets. This simple gesture said enough that he cared for her. She felt her dull life finally lit up with a unique brightness.
However, she said awkwardly "What sacrifice?! I merely gave some blood to save you" Internally, she knew it wasn't just mere blood but her precious blood.
As if she remembered something, she continued without thinking "Also...if the car you drove that day had not been the same luxury car I wanted to own, I would have never bothered"
"What did you say?" Gu Zichen slammed on the brakes.
This woman... He underestimated her.