Wu Jinyan played with her hair for a moment trying to sort out her thoughts before she opened up on how she was lectured by Lin Ya not to poke her finger in others' family matters. She also added Gu Zichen's harsh treatment towards Lin Ya.
"I wonder if he's trying to win you back by taking revenge on her" Mu Feng expressed his doubt but was soon cleared out by Gu Zihao.
Gu Zihao cleared his throat and mimicked his assistant "Boss Gu, Big Boss Gu asked us to take utmost care of that new artist. It's likely an order"
"Are you for real? He must have gone nuts" Mu Feng cursed Gu Zichen.
'What on earth gave him the guts to ask others look after a woman who's not his wife?' Mu Feng felt his head throb the more he thought of Gu Zichen's ridiculous actions.
"I'm indeed doubtful about his intentions but I do know one thing for sure. There's nothing indecent going on between Lin Ya and Gu Zichen. He is not as bad as you guys think" Wu Jinyan sounded very confident talking about her husband, the men seated beside her wondered if she lost her mind for her to support Gu Zichen even after what all he did to her.
"Wu Jinyan! Are you serious?" Mu Feng cried out.
"Yeah... sister in law, how stupid can you be to take my brother's side after watching how he treated you?" Gu Zihao sounded anxious, thinking Wu Jinyan would forgive Gu Zichen and turn all soft again.
"I never said I will forget everything he did and forgive him. I just want to give him a chance to redeem himself. Everyone deserves a second chance" Wu Jinyan said nonchalantly before walking away. She knew her brother in law and cousin in law were worried about her.
However, she's kind hearted but not a stupidly kind person to readily forgive the people who hurt her. Both Gu Zihao and Mu Feng were worrying unnecessarily.
Mu Feng and Gu Zihao saw Wu Jinyan's fading back and shrugged their shoulders helplessly. They couldn't force Wu Jinyan to change her mind as she already had her own plans. They hoped she wouldn't get hurt once again.
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Lin Ya entered the Gu Corporation's building and walked nervously towards the receptionist. She already had an idea on how these big companies work based on all the dramas she watched.
She prayed in her heart as she didn't want to be pushed out of the building and be treated like an insane woman trying to throw herself onto their boss, Gu Zichen.
Fidgeting with her dress, she opened her mouth to explain her purpose when the receptionist readily smiled and stretched her hand towards the elevator "Miss Lin, this way. I'll escort you to the President's office"
Utterly shocked, Lin Ya gaped at the receptionist before she regained her composure. Soon, she was brought into Gu Zichen's office.
"What's the situation? Have you heard anything?" Gu Zichen came straight to the topic and continued reading the documents handed to him by his assistant, Chen Fei.
Lin Ya stood in the room shifting her eyes between Gu Zichen and Chen Fei. She wasn't sure if she could bring herself to speak about Wu Jinyan's whereabouts just like that. She could imagine how sad Wu Jinyan felt after learning about her husband's past relationship with Li Xiaoyi for her to hide from him.
"Miss Lin?" Gu Zichen's voice echoed in the room again. He sounded very serious leaving no choice for Lin Ya but to speak out.
Chen Fei couldn't help but peek at Lin Ya and sigh internally 'Who asked this single mother to draw a deal with the Devil King? Did she ever think of the consequences in case she failed her mission?
Lin Ya stared at Gu Zichen's emotionless face and wondered how this man failed to find his wife when the said woman slept and ate to her fill while staying right under his nose. She guessed it as Gu Zichen's lack of desperation to find Wu Jinyan and lack of respect for his parents. Or else, how could he not once visit his family house during all this time?
"Mr. Gu, I'm sorry but I have no right to reveal Mrs. Gu's whereabouts without her permission" Lin Ya's answer left both Gu Zichen and Chen Fei speechless.
"Miss Lin, do you hear what you are saying? Boss Gu and Madam are a married couple" It was Chen Fei who came to his senses first. He was baffled by Lin Ya's stupidity.
"I know I sound absurd to you both but that's what any normal, sensible person should do when questioned about other person's situation. Will you like it if I reveal your personal life to outsiders without asking about your opinion first? Do you like it if I talk behind your back? Even if they are a married couple, one should respect the other's privacy. Don't you think so?" Facing Chen Fei, Lin Ya argued not showing the slightest of fear on her face.
Lin Ya's sharp words brought an immense headache to Gu Zichen and he didn't know what he could do to make her reveal what she learnt regarding Wu Jinyan from Gu Zihao.
He thought the petite woman standing before him would take his higher status and power he held into consideration and also think twice before speaking. However, it looked like she had no idea on how he usually dealt with people who crossed him and tested his patience.
"Are you breaking your promise, Miss Lin?" Gu Zichen hissed from between his clenched teeth. It was already great of him for holding back his anger and resisting his urge to strangle the woman.
Little Bunny's mother, Lin Ya made a promise to him. A promise of finding out Wu Jinyan's location. In return, she could become an artist under her dream company. However, it appeared that she forgot the deal she made with him now that she achieved her dream.
'Should I cancel her contract with Star Entertainment and then torture her? Should I use Little Bunny as leverage?' A wicked thought flashed through Gu Zichen's mind.