Chapter 12: You Have No Shame

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As expected, Gu Tingjue stopped his work and then looked up at her, his gaze still as clear and tranquil as water, "What brings you here?"

He was finally giving her his full attention, which was great.

Jian Rou slowly walked towards Gu Tingjue and then said in a delicate voice, "Tingjue, I see you've been very busy lately, so I brewed some soup and brought it to you. Also, this weekend is my father's birthday, and he wants to invite you to his birthday banquet. This year he's hosting it at a hotel and inviting friends and family. Since you're my boyfriend, so... "

After Jian Rou finished speaking, she cautiously glanced at Gu Tingjue, her eyes brimming with hope.

Gu Tingjue seemed to contemplate for a moment before responding, "I'm sorry, but I still don't know if I'll be free then. I've been quite busy recently, and there are many social engagements."

Honestly, if it wasn't for that night five years ago when she lost her innocence to save herself, he never would have let her into his life.

Over the years, he had helped her a lot, but it seemed that she was still not satisfied.

He wouldn't allow anyone to be presumptuous in front of him, and he knew exactly what Jian Rou was thinking.

When Jian Rou heard Gu Tingjue refused her, she felt very disheartened.

This time, Tingjue's attitude was very firm. Was he really trying to set a boundary between them?

No, she couldn't let that happen, or she would be ruined completely.

Thus, Jian Rou clenched her fists tightly and then dug her fingernails into her palm, forcibly squeezing out a few tears, looking pitifully like a pear blossom bathed in rain that would soften any heart.

"Tingjue, please try to make some time this time, because all our friends and relatives know about our relationship. If you don't go, I won't be able to face them, and I'd rather avoid being questioned by all those busybodies," Jian Rou almost pleaded.

He had to go, otherwise, everyone would speculate whether they had broken up, and then how would those opportunistic people view her?

She wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.

But, she was helpless, because this man was simply beyond her control.

In fact, with her current looks, she stood out in the entertainment industry; many people wanted to meet her, to pursue her, but she disregarded them all, only having eyes for this man. Yet, to him, she might as well have been air.

Gu Tingjue was really annoyed, but in the end, he could only say, "I'll check my schedule when the time comes."

Hearing this, Jian Rou was ecstatic, interpreting it as a confirmation that he would attend.

She looked at Gu Tingjue's features, which were as if carved out of stone, and her heart "thumped" uncontrollably, feeling the rush of first love whenever she saw him.

"Okay, then you're busy, I won't disturb you. Remember to drink the soup, see you this weekend," Jian Rou said, as if afraid he would change his mind, quickly left after she finished speaking.

Gu Tingjue watched her leave with a cold gaze, thankful that the cloying perfume smell finally disappeared.

It was a far cry from the subtle fragrance in his memory.

After leaving the CEO's office, Jian Rou took a deep breath of relief, as he had finally conceded.

The truth was, she had her reasons for trying so hard to get Gu Tingjue to go.

During their years together, Gu Tingjue hadn't touched her at all, which led her to question his sexual orientation at one point.

But that couldn't be right because hadn't he slept with that wretched Jian Ran?

Maybe she hadn't been suggestive enough? An ordinary man faced with a woman as beautiful as her would have surely taken action, right?

So sometimes, she wondered if she just lacked appeal to him.

This time, she planned to use this occasion to make a move and see his reaction.

Mulling over her thoughts, Jian Rou walked on. As she stepped out of the elevator, she bumped right into someone coming the other way. Her eyes shot up, meeting the gaze of the person she collided with.

Jian Rou's eyes widened in disbelief, "Jian Ran, how could you be here? This isn't a place you should come to."

Jian Ran inwardly sneered. She hadn't checked the almanac when she left home that day, and yet she still ran into her coming back from eating. What twisted fate was this?

She glanced at Jian Rou, her dark pupils barely concealing a flash of anger.

Every time she saw her, she wished she could tear her to pieces.

"Why aren't you speaking? Do you know where you are? This is Haoting Group, you... get out of here now!" Jian Rou's harsh words spilled out uncontrollably.

She looked at Jian Ran's tall figure and pretty face, feeling intensely jealous inside.

Even though she didn't want to admit it, it was a hard truth; Jian Ran really was more beautiful than herself. With her gentle lines, delicate features, and fair skin, she was pure and captivating even without a touch of makeup.

This bitch always gave her a dangerous feeling, and moreover, she was so attractive that even she, a woman, couldn't help but take a second look, let alone men.

Her walking around here, what if Tingjue saw her? What would she do then?

This bitch wouldn't be doing this on purpose, would she? Knowing that Tingjue was her fiancé, so she came here specially to cause trouble?

The more Jian Rou thought it might be for that reason, the more furious she became.

"Where's security? Security, come over here and throw this woman out!" Jian Rou said, frantic and infuriated.

At that moment, Tang Yuanyuan ran over from not far away, somewhat puzzled by the scene.

"Sister Ran, what's wrong?" Tang Yuanyuan was still bewildered, unaware of what had happened.

Seeing the work badge hanging in front of her, Jian Rou knew she was an employee of Haoting Group, so she pointed at Jian Ran and asked coldly, "Did you bring this woman here?"

Only then did Tang Yuanyuan realize that this was the big star, Jian Rou. She must be here to see President Gu, right?

She nodded her head, planning to introduce Jian Ran's identity to her.

But Jian Rou assumed Tang Yuanyuan had brought her in and immediately started scolding her, "Miss, this is a company, a place for work. How can you bring in such disreputable people?"

Disreputable?

Tang Yuanyuan was stunned. The Chief Designer of Haoting Group's design department, how could she be called disreputable?

Wasn't that a bit too much?

Tang Yuanyuan wanted to explain, but Jian Ran held her back and shook her head at her.

Jian Ran smiled and then said, "And why are you here? Are you sure you want me to leave?"

Although she had not met Gu Tingjue, at this moment Jian Ran didn't have a good impression of him either.

This man must be short-sighted, or perhaps blind, otherwise, how could he have a girlfriend like Jian Rou?

Jian Ran spoke with a slow and even tone, her gaze laced with a hint of sarcasm. That contemptuous look instantly irritated Jian Rou, who felt that it was deliberate, that she was intentionally trying to provoke her!

This bitch!

"Hmph! You have no idea who I am, do you? I am the future President's wife of Haoting Group. I call the shots here, you... get out right now!" Jian Rou's voice pierced the hall's silence, shrill beyond comparison.

"The future President's wife? Ha, so that means you're not yet, correct?" Jian Ran taunted, her tone carrying a lazy chuckle, "Aren't you flaunting your power a bit too early here?"

"You..." When had Jian Rou ever been treated like this? She raised her hand, swinging it towards Jian Ran.