Chapter 71: The opponent was Gu Qingheng, could she just play with him and then leave?

  At night, in Gu Qingheng's apartment.

  The phone on the table has never rung.

  Gu Qingheng picked it up, expressionless, fiddled with it for a moment, then put it aside, opened the computer and started working. When he pulled open the drawer, his eyes narrowed, staring at a woman's diamond chain inside, for a long time, before slowly withdrawing his gaze, pulling out a document from the side, closing the drawer and locking it.

  Having worked for most of the night, the mobile phone on one side of the desk suddenly rang out, its ringtone breaking the silence that filled the room.

  Gu Qingheng's eyes narrowed slightly as he quickly picked up the ringing phone, the caller ID displaying a two-character name - Gu Jing, his father.

  Collecting his thoughts, Gu Qingheng answered the phone call, the voice on the other end was calm yet stern.

  "Jiang Wan is not available to talk this afternoon. Qing Heng, my friend, don't take things too far. He has offended you on your own turf, and you can teach him a lesson, but in the future, you will still have to meet again."

  "Don't worry, I have a measure of it." Gu Qingheng replied.

  "Uh-huh." Gu Jing was very reassured about this son of his.

  Although this time's matter doesn't seem like Gu Qingheng's style, but Gu Jing didn't put it in his heart.

  "Are you with them all the time?" Gu Qingheng turned the pen in his hand, hesitated to ask, and looked up to see Duanwu walking in with a mobile phone, pointing at it and asking if it was convenient to answer the call.

  Gu Qingheng shook his head and went out with a hint of understanding on Dragon Boat Festival.

  "Hmm." On Gu Jing's end, there were some additional background noises, probably someone had arrived.

  "You can play for a while longer, no need to rush back." Gu Qingheng said as he picked up the desk clock, which displayed not only the time but also the date.

  He is calculating.

  On Gu Jing's side, after waiting for a while, he replied with a single word to Gu Qingheng - "Yes". He should be greeting the guests.

  After a while, Gu Jing finally found some spare time and continued their conversation - "You and Nian Jia's matter, isn't it over yet?"

  "It's nothing." The two words flashed across Gu Qingheng's face, his eyes changing in an instant.

  "Hurry up." Gu Jing reminded casually.

  "Alright." Gu Qingheng smiled faintly, his words firm and resolute.

  "It's getting late, you should get some rest. I have other things to attend to here, so that's all for now." On the other end of the line, Gu Jing really did have someone arrive, and after expressing a few words of concern to Gu Qingheng, he hung up the phone.

  After hanging up the phone, Gu Qingheng kept staring at the date on the wall clock. When Duanwu came in, he asked without lifting his eyes, "What was it just now?"

  Duān Wǔ said: "Guān Shǎo Yàn's father called and wants to invite you out for dinner tomorrow night."

  Gu Qingheng nodded slightly, his eyes calm and serene. He put the clock back in its place and looked up to say, "Send him back, tell him it's okay."

  ……

  The next day, in the morning.

  The office of Nian Hai Company.

  Zhou Ai has been trying her best to explain, but things didn't work out and she couldn't get much money. She wanted to put in some effort with her words to see if she could persuade Nian Hai to pay her more.

  Nian Hai listened patiently and caught the key point, raising his eyelids to stare at Zhou Ai and ask: "Are you sure?"

  Zhou Ai beheaded the nail and cut off the iron, bowing his head: "I'm sure, otherwise, he wouldn't even dare to look at me straight in the eye."

  Nian Hai narrowed his eyes as he scrutinized Zhou Ai. When he had chosen this girl initially, it was intentional; in his heart, he had left a hidden intention.

  "Take the money and go." Nian Hai placed a red envelope on the table and sent off Zhou Ai.

  Zhou Ai picked up the red envelope and weighed it in her hand, pursing her lips in dissatisfaction.

  The red envelope was very thin, and the money inside wasn't enough for her to buy a brand-name handbag. But there's no way around it - women who engage in this kind of transaction on the bed are always sent away with just one sum of money, regardless of whether things work out or not. The only difference is whether the amount is more or less; if you want to use this as an opportunity to climb the social ladder, you'll need very clever tactics.

  "Boss, isn't the money a bit less? This thing, in the end, can't be blamed on me." Zhou Ai felt that she should fight for more for herself. This money was originally easy to earn, but it was ruined by a woman.

  "Get out!" Nian Hai furrowed his brow in anger! Can't even do the job, and still dare to ask for more money, intentionally making trouble for him!

  Zhou Ai stomped her foot and left in a huff - the older men are, the more difficult they are to deal with. Gu Qingheng was one example, Nian Hai even more so.

  The office door opened and then slammed shut again.

  Nian Hai furrowed his brow, concentrated for a moment, picked up the phone on the desk, quickly dialed a string of numbers, and after ringing for a long time, the other party finally answered his call.

  It's obvious, very unwilling.

  "Come out for a bit tonight."

  “……”

  "Don't make excuses, I know you're not working at night!"

  “……”

  "Xiyuan Restaurant, 22nd floor, huh, I just so happen to have an engagement there tonight, come on over."

  “……”

  End call.

  Nian Qing held her mobile phone, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed for a long time, unable to relax.

  What she fears most is appearing in social gatherings with Nian Hai.

  "Qing, can you swap shifts with me for tonight? I have something to do tomorrow." Tomorrow is Friday and many colleagues are reluctant to work overtime on this day. This colleague really has an appointment for a blind date.

  "Alright." Nian Qing fiddled with her phone for a moment before responding crisply.

  Overtime is an excuse that can't be pushed away, Nian Hai's appointment tonight, she still has to go.

  "Your boyfriend won't get jealous, will he?" Colleagues teased Ning Qing happily, Friday night was a good time for a date.

  Nian Qing's bouquet of roses made her colleagues in the office certain that she already had a man, although she kept denying it.

  "I really don't have a boyfriend." Nian Qing once again frankly denied it, saying that everything was true.

  She has a fiancé, but I don't know what he's doing now. It seems like his family has confined him at home.

  Colleagues smiled and patted Ning Qing's shoulder, not intending to press her for an answer, with a look of mutual understanding, apparently not believing her words.

  She couldn't help but sigh, furrowing her brow, her pale fingers gently tapping her forehead, which was aching. As soon as she thought of Gu Qingheng, she became restless.

  After work hours.

  Colleagues packed up their things and left one by one, leaving only Nian Qing and a colleague who had swapped shifts with her.

  20 minutes.

  Colleagues who stayed behind to work overtime couldn't help but ask: "Qingqing, aren't you leaving yet?"

  "Uh-huh, I'm leaving. I'll just finish up and go." Ning Qing responded absent-mindedly, her head lowered, her attention focused on her phone.

  After tidying up, Qing said goodbye to her colleagues and left the office, took the elevator downstairs, and left the company.

  Xi Yuan Restaurant, there is a bus stop near the company, but no bus can reach it directly, you need to transfer once, and it will take a long time.

  She furrowed her brow, checked the route distance on her phone's navigation, and hailed a taxi with a pained expression - she wanted to arrive early.

  West Garden Restaurant entrance at 40 minutes.

  Ning Qing paid for the taxi fare, got out of the car, and while calling Ning Hai to confirm the room number, walked into the restaurant and took the elevator.

  22nd floor, Room 2223.

  After confirming with Qing three times, she finally ended the call with Nian Hai. Having learned from her previous experience with Gu Qing Heng, she was being very cautious this time, fearing that Nian Hai might play another trick on her.

  ……

  Arrived at 22nd floor, Nian Qing found the room that Nian Hai mentioned and knocked on the door a few times. A low voice came from inside: "The door is not locked."

  She raised her eyebrows and walked in with a clear mind.

  Inside, apart from Nian Hai, there were several colleagues from his company. The large dining table was empty, the banquet had not yet started, and the guests who needed to be entertained had not arrived.

  Ning Qing quietly found a seat and sat down without making any noise or expression.

  She didn't guess wrong, this gathering was initiated by Nian Hai, and Nian Hai had to arrive early to wait for the other party.

  "This time, you're here so early?" Nian Hai asked, glancing at Nian Qing's pale profile.

  "There was no traffic jam on the road, so I arrived early." Nian Qing said with a slight smile.

  "Do you think Zhou Ai is good-looking?" Nian Hai suddenly asked.

  "Good-looking." Nian Qing said cautiously, the answer was affirmative, Zhou Ai was good-looking, if not, she wouldn't be able to do this.

  "Is it you who looks good or is she the one who looks good?" Ming Hai sneered aloud.

  Nian Qing suddenly looked up in surprise, gazing at Nian Hai's gloomy face with trepidation.

  Zhou Ai, but what did he say in front of him?

  Nian Hai narrowed his eyes, his tone gentle: "Qing Qing, do you have a way to get the project from Gu Qingheng? If you do, just go ahead and do it. I won't be able to intervene in this matter again, Gu Qingheng has already openly refused me twice. Ah Zi is also not suitable. If you can accomplish this, you can cancel your engagement with Guan Shaochen. Now that things are like this, it's not good for you to marry him either."

  Qing was taken aback and very surprised.

  Nian Hai, unexpectedly relaxed!

  Did she become half free after breaking off the engagement and getting rid of Guan Shao?

  Have to say, she was moved.

  "Think about it, you're also graduating soon, now is the best time. In the future, I'll try not to interfere with your affairs and let you be in charge." Nian Hai continued to say.

  But what's after is after, and now is now. If you can't handle things now, don't even mention later!

  "I... " muttered, suppressing the slight tremble at his fingertips, firmly steadying his thoughts, not daring to rashly agree. "I may not necessarily be able to do it."

  "Then go ahead and try." Nian Hai tossed it out loudly, throwing the bait down, not afraid that Nian Qing wouldn't accept.

  Qing's eyes narrowed tightly, still cautious.

  Nian Hai has already relaxed his mouth, but she doesn't dare relax hers.

  The other party is Gu Qingheng, can she play with him and then leave? Obviously not, she has to bear the consequences.

  "Alright, give me some time and I'll try it out." Ning Qing's response was ambiguous.

  Nian Hai wanted to say something else, but at this moment, the door of the room opened - the person he was supposed to meet had arrived.

  They are a few elite men and women, one of whom is a man with a very proud temperament, who should be their superior.

  "Mr. Huo." Nian Hai said to the man, extending his hand.

  The man gave him a slight nod, with a faint smile on his face, and his eyes fell on Nian Qing's body for a moment before moving away.

  They were chatting, but Qing didn't find it convenient to interrupt, so she continued fiddling with her phone to pass the time. Suddenly, her phone rang, someone was calling her.

  Ning Qing wrinkled her brow, tilted her head and whispered to Ning Hai: "Dad, I have something on, I'll leave first."

  Nian Hai was very displeased, thinking that Nian Qing was too unaware of the situation. Immediately, Nian Qing picked up his phone and showed him the incoming call display - it was a call from Guan Shao.

  "What's wrong?" asked Nian Hai with a sinking face.

  Ning Qing shook her head: "I don't know, I might have to go find him."

  After finishing speaking, Nian Qing stood up, picked up her bag and nodded to the people Nian Hai was socializing with, apologetically explaining the situation before leaving early.

  Nian Hai didn't disturb, it's not good to disturb. Nian Qing and Guan Shao Yan's engagement is still on. Also, recently he can't find Guan Shao Yan, Nian Qing should go take a look at the situation.

  Mr. Huo closed the door and whispered a few words to his colleague beside him, laughing with relish.

  ……

  Leaving the room, Qingyun let out a breath of relief, but his legs felt a bit weak and soft.

  The previous call was made by Yanzi, she bought a phone number similar to Guan Shaoye's this afternoon and asked Yanzi to replace it, then noted Guan Shaoye's name on her own phone.

  She didn't believe Nian Hai could clearly remember Officer Shan's phone number.

  Just now, in that glance, Nian Hai did not notice anything improper.

  Too nervous, went to the bathroom, sent a text message to Qing that said "OK", I'm going to die from loving her.

  She washed her face and gradually calmed down, wiped her hands, left the bathroom, and walked to take the elevator. As she did so, she saw a room in front of her with its door open, and someone came out from inside...

  He is Guan Zhong's father!

  Suddenly, Ning Qing stopped in her tracks and quietly took two steps back.

  Right behind Guan Shao's father came a tall and slender man, with a side profile that was very handsome, thin lips slightly raised, and deep eyes.

  Terrified

  Without a moment's hesitation, Ning Qing immediately turned around, quickly turned the corner, pushed open the door of a safe passage on one side, slipped in and hid.

  Guanshao Yan's father had previously called her, but she kept making excuses and refused to show up. It was likely that he was busy dealing with Guanshao Yan's affairs and didn't have time to bother with his son's useless fiancée.

  Now she appeared in front of him, undoubtedly a collision at gunpoint, had to dodge.

  As for Gu Qingheng, she has even more reason to hide!

  After going down half a floor, Qing leaned against the wall in the safe passage and waited patiently for over ten minutes. Feeling that it was almost okay to go out, she thought those who should have left outside had already done so.

  The name Gu Qingheng is a household name, and at the mention of it, one can immediately conjure up an image of this person.

  Nian Qing frowned tightly, really didn't know whether she should accept it or not.

  The mobile phone ringtone has been ringing continuously, echoing and making it impossible for people to ignore.

  The voice on the other end of the line was warm and gentle, with only one sentence: "Where are you?"

  Nian Qing is weighing his options.

  Just now, did you see Gu Qingheng? Probably not, she slipped away quickly.

  "I..." Qing Gang had just opened his mouth when the door of the safety passage on the upper floor made a slight creaking sound as if someone had gently pushed it open, followed by steady footsteps.

  Someone is going downstairs.

  As soon as I saw a familiar pair of men's leather shoes, I immediately changed my tone and said, "I'm here."

  She immediately put down her phone, which was no longer needed, and Gu Qingheng appeared in front of her, smiling faintly with a handsome face.

  He walked up, approached and asked seriously: "What are you hiding here for?"

  Qing said awkwardly, "I just saw Guan Shao's father. If I run into him, it might be a bit troublesome."

  Gu Qingheng nodded slightly, staring at Nian Qing's face, and slowly spoke out from his thin lips: "I thought you were avoiding me."

  ...Guessed it right, half of it.

  Smiling and shaking her head.

  Want to hide but can't hide.

  "Have you eaten yet?" Gu Qingheng asked, his voice with a hint of concern.

  "I've eaten." Ning Qing replied immediately.

  "I've eaten too." Nian Qing didn't ask, but Gu Qingheng said it subconsciously. He looked at Nian Qing and smiled handsomely: "Let's go, I'll send you home."

  "Are you busy? If you are, I can go back by myself." Nian Qing asked with a nervous lick of her lips.

  Gu Qingheng murmured softly, lowering his head and gazing at Ning Qing's lips: "Tonight, I'm not busy."

  As he spoke, Gu Qingheng turned around and went upstairs. Then, as if thinking of something, he suddenly smiled and said to Nianqing: "Let's go downstairs instead."

  Knit your brows and look up at the tower; is there anyone else?