This man is Gu Jiaceng.
Although he is over fifty, his handso and elegant face makes it impossible to guess his age, as if he is still young. However, the rich aura and the deanor of soone in power that only ti can bring, make one feel that he has a certain age.
"Mr. Gu." Gu Yachen walked into the hall and greeted him respectfully.
Gu Jiaceng stared at Gu Yachen without blinking, pursing his thin lips with displeasure as he spoke, "Yachen, have you forgotten our agreent?"
"No." Gu Yachen answered calmly.
Indeed, he had not forgotten, he dared not forget, he must not forget.
Seven years ago, Gu Jiaceng saved him, not without purpose.
There was an agreent between them, that he needed to help the Gu Family find the Blood Tears Jade, only then could he regain his freedom. In other words, before finding the Blood Tears Jade, Gu Yachen’s life belonged to Gu Jiaceng.
He was his killing machine.
On the Eagle Emperor Cruise, he went as a bodyguard following Gu Jiaceng, and if the Blood Tears Jade was truly on the Eagle Emperor, his task was to seize it at all costs.
Gu Jiayin was a variable.
Gu Jiaceng snorted coldly, hitting the intricately carved wooden floor heavily with his dragon-headed cane, "Who gave you the courage to act on your own on the Eagle Emperor?"
If Gu Yachen had died at that mont, then his seven years of ticulous grooming would have turned to bubbles, and if Gu Yachen had not escaped and fallen into the hands of Sheng Qianchi or the Eagle Emperor, it’s very likely the Gu Family would have been exposed.
This was not sothing a good chess piece would do, he disliked when his chess piece was out of his control.
Gu Yachen also knew he shouldn’t have acted on his own, but how could he not act? That was his sister of seven years ago, believed to be dead but now alive again.
His sister being dragged onto the auction stage, displayed to so many filthy n, how could he bear not rescuing her?
He slightly lowered his eyelids, his handso face remained calm, "Whatever punishnt Mr. Gu deems fit, I have no objections."
Gu Jiaceng’s gaze locked directly onto Gu Yachen’s face, "Yachen, I have grood you for seven years, not for you to go to your death casually. Although reuniting with your sister after years apart is understandable, you must rember, to , your value is in finding the Blood Tears Jade."
Gu Yachen listened quietly, and Gu Jiaceng continued, "Let there be no next ti. If you make such a mistake again, I will personally take action against Gu Jiayin."
Gu Yachen abruptly lifted his head, "Mr. Gu, this has nothing to do with Jiayin."
Gu Jiaceng nodded slightly, "I understand that, but you must realize, before finding the Blood Tears Jade for , you are not Gu Yachen, you are Lan Yue, and as Lan Yue, you and Gu Jiayin are worlds apart. If you take the liberty to recognize her, then I will eliminate her."
The hand hanging by Gu Yachen’s side clenched into a tight fist, his lips pressed into a straight line, his brow twitching due to tension.
He disliked anyone using Gu Jiayin to threaten him.
The secret poison of the Gu Family within him requires regular antidotes to extend life, which is also the reason he cannot leave the Gu Family at will. For seven years, Gu Jiaceng has been using this poison to control him, making him risk his life for him.
Using his life to threaten him for seven years does not make him as furious as using Gu Jiayin to threaten him at this mont.
Gu Jiaceng gazed at Gu Yachen for a while without speaking.
He knew deeply, the young man in front of him, harbored deep-seated hatred, and naturally had blood in his bones. He stayed beside him to work, one to repay the life save, two because he carried his poison.
He thought he could control him without any scruples, but Gu Jiayin was a variable.
Though this variable caught him sowhat off guard, it also gave him a larger weak spot regarding Gu Yachen.
After a long ti, Gu Yachen released his tightly clenched fists, responding in a low voice, "I understand."
If they cannot acknowledge each other now, then let it be so for the ti being. As long as she is alive, it is the greatest comfort the heavens have given him. One day, he will gain freedom, seek revenge, and then take her to find their own vast sky and sea.
...
With no external public pressure and the Qin Family no longer pressing internally for the ti being, Gu Jiayin’s life suddenly entered a state of unprecedented tranquility.
She successfully joined Twilight as a wine taster.
Qin Zhennan was quite wary of her, so he had people secretly watch her, and did not allow her to co into contact with any confidential matters for fear she might one day seize control of Twilight.
Of course, she had no desire for power. Qin Zhennan watched her, and she just quietly and diligently worked as a serious wine taster. Within just a few days of employnt, she provided valuable insights into the wine-making process and storage procedures.
Her improvents indeed brought significant benefits to the company.
She entered a simple lifestyle of two points making a line, everyone thought she was just an ordinary woman seeking stability, but only she knew her heart was brewing a storm.
Her interactions with Sheng Qianchi also seed to enter a state of unprecedented harmony.
After breakfast, they each went to work, and after work, they surely returned to Shuiyunjian to have dinner because she liked Sister Li’s cooking, and he liked having her as company at als.
This kind of life repeated every day like the most ordinary couple.
Except at night, one slept on the bed, the other on the floor.
No one knew, the cold, bloodthirsty, and arrogant Sheng Family heir, whom the world saw as fearless, slept every day on the floor below a woman’s bed and even slept quite comfortably.
Initially, moving in here made Gu Jiayin feel extrely humiliated and awkward, but gradually, with Sister Li and Jiajia’s company, returning here after work beca a habit.
Although Sheng Qianchi still occasionally teased her and took liberties, which she disliked, she still found her life much more joyful compared to the past seven years.
A month quietly passed by.
On Friday after work, Gu Jiayin took the elevator as usual and walked out of the Twilight Building.
At the mont of looking up, she was stunned by the scene in front of her.
A black, world-class limited edition stretch limousine that couldn’t be found elsewhere in Licheng City was parked conspicuously in front of the Twilight Building. Sheng Qianchi, in a handmade tailored black suit, leaned lazily and casually against the car door, with a cigarette between his slender fingers.
The smoke curled around him, perating his sharp, handso profile.
Beside him, several heiresses from the noble families of Licheng City surrounded him, each striving to maintain the elegant deanor of a lady from a prestigious family, showering him with various praises and invitations.
"Young Master Chi, long ti no see. You have beco more handso and charming."
"Young Master Chi, may I have the honor of spending the night with you?"
"Young Master Chi, are you free tonight? Can I buy you a drink?"
Seeing such a scene, Gu Jiayin could not help but stop, planning to turn and walk away, she didn’t want to observe how much won liked him.
However, before she could turn away, the always lazy and indifferent man suddenly lifted his gaze. When he looked at her, the usual cold indifference in his eyes dissipated, and he even smiled a brilliant and compelling smile.
He said like this, "If you want to date , you’ll have to ask my woman if she agrees."
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