Inside the private room:
After hearing Fu Jingshen utter a single word, "Scram," Gu Nian's beautiful eyes darkened.
Fu Jingshen was angry.
The furious man was like a wild beast, instilling fear in people.
Especially the noble air he exuded, it was so intimidating that it made it difficult for people to look directly at his authority.
The atmosphere in the entire private room plummeted to freezing point. Zhao Meng cautiously observed Fu Jingshen's expression, then gleefully addressed Gu Nian with sarcastic undertones.
"Niannian, I'm so sorry, I really didn't know Mr. Fu was unaware of the past events. Sigh, how could you have kept such a big issue from him?"
"Well, since Mr. Fu asked you to leave… why don't you go first today? I'm really sorry for the misarranged meeting today. Let's catch up another day? Remember how close we were back in middle school?"
Gu Nian: "..."
Hearing Zhao Meng's words, Gu Nian tugged at the corners of her mouth, what a white lotus flower act.
Back when they were in school, she only thought that Zhao Meng was spoiled, liking to bully others with her status. Now it seemed, the woman was far more than just that.
Apologizing in front of others wasn't suitable, moreover, the grudge between herself and Fu Jingshen wasn't just about this one incident, so leaving first was indeed the best choice.
Gu Nian narrowed her Feng Mou eyes and said indifferently, "Hmm, this meal is on me... Mr. Fu, President Zhao, Miss Zhao, enjoy your meal. I'll be taking my leave."
Having said that, Gu Nian prepared to stand up. Hearing Gu Nian's mention of leaving, the powerful aura emanating from Fu Jingshen across from her turned even colder.
"Stop right there..."
Gu Nian: "..."
Hearing the man's voice cold as ice, Gu Nian stopped in her tracks, and the secretary, puzzled, looked towards Gu Nian, secretly wondering if there might be a turn of events.
The next moment, Fu Jingshen's sharp ink-black eyes swept toward Zhao Meng, causing her to tremble with fear.
"I said for you to get out."
What?
Zhao Meng stood there stunned, her face turning pale.
Could it be that she had offended Fu Jingshen?
Everyone in K City knew that crossing Fu Jingshen meant no good end; it signified that the person would have to live in obscurity in K City hereafter.
Zhao Wenbo quickly stood up, apologizing with a smile on his face, "Mr. Fu..."
"Yes, that includes you."
After a pause, Fu Jingshen's thin lips pursed, and he said slowly, "I want all of you to get out."
Fu Jingshen's words were icy, devoid of any warmth, causing Zhao Wenbo's face to look equally ugly.
The assistant, smirking at the dumbfounded Zhao family duo, quickly stood and said, "President Zhao, Miss Zhao, please leave... Otherwise, I'll have to arrange for someone to forcefully escort you out."
Zhao Meng: "..."
Zhao Meng stood petrified, incredulously looking at Fu Jingshen and then at Gu Nian.
Could it be that Fu Jingshen still had feelings for Gu Nian?
Or perhaps... there was a hidden complication, and she had just offended Fu Jingshen?
Zhao Meng racked her brains but couldn't fathom the situation. Even Zhao Wenbo, a man of experience, hurriedly took Zhao Meng by the arm.
"Mengmeng, stop causing trouble..."
Knowing when to retreat is the hallmark of a wise person. Having offended Fu Jingshen, it was crucial not to exacerbate the situation.
Initially, Zhao Wenbo thought there was just a past fling between Gu Nian and Fu Jingshen. He was a worldly man, but now he understood that their relationship ran deep indeed.
At least... this Gu Nian was a thorn in Fu Jingshen's side.
"Well, Mr. Fu, Miss Gu, we'll be leaving first, and we won't disturb your meal."
"Hmm."
Gu Nian saw that Fu Jingshen didn't show much reaction, she simply uttered a faint "Hmm." In fact, it wasn't just Zhao Meng who couldn't fathom Fu Jingshen's thoughts; she herself was in the same boat.
Gu Nian felt somewhat of a headache… and an indescribable sense of powerlessness.
After the Zhao father and daughter left, the secretary and assistant, knowing about the secret marriage between Fu Jingshen and Gu Nian, tactfully found excuses to leave the private room.
For a moment, only Gu Nian and Fu Jingshen were left in the private room.
Gu Nian clenched her small hands and slowly began to speak, "Sorry..."
Whether it was concerning the incident from last night, the events from three years ago, or... the fact that she had pursued Fu Jingshen with the motive of a bet, Gu Nian knew she owed him an apology.
"Bang..."
Gu Nian: "..."
As the man swung his arm, the entire table was overturned by him, scattering food all over the floor, creating a mess, and Gu Nian even heard the sound of porcelain bowls shattering.
Gu Nian's face turned pale as she took a step back, while Fu Jingshen stood up, his tall figure aggressively closing in.
"I had thought that the well-known, always proud Miss Gu, of the Gu Family third generation, would never say 'sorry.'
Listening to the man's words, cold and indifferent as water, Gu Nian clenched her hands tighter, aware that Fu Jingshen was being sarcastic.
"Yes, but don't forget, just a few days ago, I was begging you... to save the Gu Family. So my pride, too, is a thing of three years past. Now, in front of you, my pride is insignificant."
Gu Nian took a deep breath, trying hard to remain unflustered.
"Sorry, Mr. Fu, for delaying your meal. I'll leave first."
Having finished speaking, Gu Nian prepared to leave the room, but Fu Jingshen grabbed her wrist even more quickly. His grip was strong and hot, making Gu Nian's wrist feel scorching.
"Hold on, you're carrying my child in your belly. I need to ensure you're well-nourished before you can leave."
Gu Nian: "..."
Child?
Gu Nian's beautiful eyes flickered. She had told a huge lie in front of Fu Jingshen; there was no child, to begin with.
Gu Nian's complexion changed slightly, only to see Fu Jingshen press the call button in the room, summoning a waiter to arrange for another top-grade private room.
Gu Nian pursed her lips, speaking awkwardly, "I will take care of the child's nutrition."
"Order the dishes."
Gu Nian: "..."
Gu Nian watched as Fu Jingshen pushed the menu toward her, pausing for a moment as she looked at it.
At that time, every time she dined alone with Fu Jingshen, he would do this very gesture…
Gu Nian wanted to lift her hand, hesitated for a moment, and then put it down.
"You should order."
"Mhm, then let's have one of each dish…"
"Certainly, sir."
The waiter standing by, upon hearing Fu Jingshen say this, couldn't help but swallow, impressed by the big spend.
So generous.
Gu Nian: "..."
Is it necessary to order one of every dish?
In the most prestigious private room here, each dish is a specialty from the Michelin Grand Hotel's chefs, each quite costly.
Gu Nian felt a bit of a headache, seeing the man's resolute appearance, she wisely did not speak up to stop him.
Fu Jingshen narrowed his Feng Mou eyes slightly; if he merely picked out the dishes she liked, it would inevitably reveal his own feelings.
So it might be better to simply order everything.
In fact... there was another important reason he ordered a whole table of dishes.