Volume 1 Chapter 131 Hero Saves Beauty? (3)

  Xu Shaojie found that Gu Xuejie's attitude around him had suddenly changed, no longer having that wild flavor, but becoming very quiet and ladylike. Xu Shaojie was a bit strange, not knowing what the reason was. At this moment, Ma Yaping and others came over to toast Xu Shaojie and Gu Xuejie because their singing was great. When pouring wine, Xu Shaojie emphasized that he could drink a full cup, but Gu Xuejie just meant to take a sip. Ma Yaping and others naturally listened to Xu Shaojie.

  Time slowly passed, and Xu Shaojie's heart became a bit tense. As the time approached, Labor Master also frequently looked at his watch. Xu Shaojie didn't know how to start speaking, but Gu Xuejie took the initiative to speak up.

  "Director Xu, didn't you say you would send me? Now you can send me."

  Xu Shaojie glanced at his watch, still half an hour away from the scheduled time, seemingly a bit early. From the dazzling music hall to the Huaiyang Hotel, it wouldn't take 10 minutes by car. However, Gu Xuejie suggested it, and Xu Shaojie didn't object. He stood up and said he would send Gu Xuejie home and come back later. Ma Yaping burst out laughing with a sly expression, and Labor Master also got up.

  As soon as Xu Shaojie turned around and prepared to leave room 808, Gu Xuejie grabbed his hand.

  "Director Xu, there's still time, why don't you keep me company for a bit?"

  Lao Shifu didn't go upstairs at all. Inside the room were only Xu Shaojie and Gu Xuejie. Xu Shaojie shook his head, preparing to leave.

  "What's wrong, aren't you a man? Don't I look good? You're just a coward. Now I'll show you how beautiful I am."

  Gu Xuejie's emotions suddenly became agitated, and she quickly began to take off her clothes. Xu Shaojie had not yet come back to his senses when Gu Xuejie had already taken off all her clothes, including her shorts.

  Xu Shaojie's mouth was dry and his tongue was parched. Gu Xuejie was really too beautiful, Xu Shaojie thought to himself, no wonder Zhu Zongxiang had been moved by her. A woman like this was truly a rare treasure. Xu Shaojie finally managed to restrain the primitive impulse that had risen up within him.

  "Miss Gu, put on your clothes."

  Gu Xuejie was still emotionally agitated and what she said wasn't pleasant to hear.

  "What am I, you're a big leader, do you look down on me, a woman like this? I'm not selling myself, I don't have a man, no one has ever touched me. I wanted to give my first time to you, but I didn't expect you to be such a scoundrel. What am I, a girl with no one to care for her, no one to want her, a female vagabond in your eyes? How dare I make such a request of Director Xu? Your future is important, don't let me hold you back. I've lost all face now."

  Gu Xuejie spoke with tears streaming down her face. After saying these words, Gu Xuejie suddenly felt a sense of relief, a kind of liberation. What's the big deal about being a woman? Think about those sisters in the song and dance hall, who didn't end up on this path because of family difficulties? Otherwise, who would be willing to do such things? But when Gu Xuejie thought of her adoptive father, her heart ached secretly.

  Gu Xuejie was relieved, but Xu Shaojie fell into a huge confusion. Gu Xuejie was clearly not the kind of girl he had imagined, nor was she willing to do such things willingly. Whether to intervene or not, Xu Shaojie made an instant decision, however, he still wanted to continue observing what kind of situation Gu Xuejie was in.

  "Miss Gu, put on your clothes and let's have a good talk."

  Gu Xuejie's face flushed with embarrassment as she stood naked in front of a young man, still feeling somewhat annoyed.

  "What's wrong with you, old man? Turn around!"

  Xu Shaojie indeed turned around honestly, Gu Xuejie was somewhat moved, quickly put on her clothes. At this time, Gu Xuejie's mindset changed, the man in front of her was the first to see her body, don't know if it counts as giving away her first time, anyway Gu Xuejie thought so.

  "Miss Gu, time is tight, I have a few questions for you, if you're willing to say something, just say it, if not, then forget it."

  Gu Xuejie found it somewhat strange, could it be that the Xu Director in front of her really wanted to understand something? Gu Xuejie didn't dare believe it, this man would help herself, this man was too young.

  "Miss Gu, I'd like to know about your family situation, can you tell me?"

  "I've got dressed, you can turn around now."

  When Xu Shaojie turned around, Gu Xuejie was already sitting in the chair, staring straight at him.

  "Director Xu, what's the point of asking these questions? Are you interested in me or something? Why didn't you come up earlier?"

  "Miss Gu, I've said it before. If you're willing to talk, then talk; if not, I won't force you. If you don't want to talk, then I'll take my leave."

  "Wait, what's the hurry? I've already said it."

  Gu Xuejie's tone was somewhat melancholic as she spoke of her own experiences, and Xu Shaojie listened with a different attitude. He couldn't believe that such a beautiful girl in front of him had experienced such hardships. Xu Shaojie still had two questions to ask, and after asking them, he would make his decision.

  "Miss Gu, you're currently working at the Judicial Bureau, seemingly as a typist. May I ask boldly, was this job introduced to you by Secretary Zhu?"

  "Nonsense! Am I supposed to be able to get a job at the procuratorate by myself? If that's the case, why would I still go to the song and dance hall?"

  "One last question, was what happened today something you did voluntarily, or was it a form of repayment?"

  Gu Xuejie looked at Xu Shaojie and asked such a question. Gu Xuejie was not stupid, she knew what Xu Shaojie meant. She glanced at Xu Shaojie and quickly spoke up.

  "Do you think I'm doing this voluntarily? If I didn't, would I still be able to work at the judicial bureau?"

  Xu Shaojie felt a pang in his heart, this was the price to pay, such things happened too often in this society, where interests were exchanged. Xu Shaojie didn't have the ability to take care of so many things, but today he met her, and he wouldn't just sit back and do nothing. The main reason was that Gu Xuejie's background had moved him, she had already suffered enough, and someone had taken advantage of this opportunity to take away her chastity. Xu Shaojie felt that if he didn't take care of this matter, he really wasn't a man.

  "Alright, Gu Xuejie, since you're not willing to do it yourself, I'll take action to help you today. Time is almost up, stay in the room and don't go out, I guarantee you won't get hurt. I hope everything you said is true, after this matter is over, I'll do my best to help you."

  Gu Xuejie sat in the chair, motionless and stunned. She didn't know if Xu Shaojie's words were true or not. She had only met Xu Shaojie once before, and she wasn't even sure of his name. Why would he help her? Gu Xuejie had many questions she wanted to ask, but time was pressing, and there was no time to talk now.

  Gu Xuejie watched Xu Shaojie leave the room, even forgetting to nod. She didn't believe that Xu Shaojie could stop Zhu Zongxiang, the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee in charge of politics and law. Maybe he was just joking or teasing himself, but judging from Xu Shaojie's tone, it didn't seem like it. Xu Shaojie had no need to say such a thing.

  Xu Shaojie would not openly obstruct Zhu Zongxiang, as that would lead to a quick escalation of conflict. Although Zhu might not say anything on the surface, he would be seething with hatred and would definitely look for an opportunity to retaliate. Xu knew that intervening in this matter would ultimately result in offending Zhu, and it wasn't worth it, even if it meant being a hero who saves the beauty. Xu stood outside room 808, lit a cigarette, and noted that there were still five minutes until the agreed-upon time. He was certain that Zhu would arrive punctually, as every moment of their tryst was precious.

  Zhu Zongxiang hastily walked out of the song and dance hall. Today, several judges from the Provincial Court arrived in Huaiyang City and after having dinner at a hotel, they went to the top floor's song and dance hall. Zhu Zongxiang had something on his mind and kept looking at his watch. Of course, as the leader, no one would interfere with his comings and goings. Several leaders from the Municipal Intermediate Court accompanied him, and when the time was up, Zhu Zongxiang said he had something to attend to and left his secretary to accompany everyone. At such a moment, the secretary could represent the leader himself.

  As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, Zhu Zongxiang was very excited. After having a few encounters with Gu Xuejie, he was captivated by her beauty. This girl is truly a rare find! Zhu Zongxiang wasn't some naive young man; he had investigated Gu Xuejie's entire situation. A girl like this would be the perfect target - once he possessed her, giving her occasional benefits would prevent any problems from arising. With this thought in mind, Zhu Zongxiang quickened his pace, almost rushing to enter room 808.

  "Director Zhu, hello, you have guests?"

  "Oh, it's Little Xu, what's up? Something going on at the hotel? Ah, Secretary Ding is attending a meeting in the provincial city. You rarely have time to rest, young man, you should enjoy yourself."

  As soon as Zhu Zongxiang saw Xu Shaojie preparing to knock on the door of room 808, his heart tightened. What did this mean?

  "Oh, Secretary Zhu, I was looking for Little Gu from room 808. Little Gu works at the Judicial Bureau and is your subordinate. We were singing together earlier and she sang very well. When we were having a great time, Little Gu suddenly said she had something to do, so I sent her over here. After waiting for her to finish her business, I was thinking of inviting Little Gu to sing again."

  "You're talking about Gu Xuejie, I know her, she works at the judicial bureau as a typist. That's great, that's great! Hehe, you young people should get together and have some fun!"

  "Director Zhu, I actually wanted to invite you, but you're too busy with work, so I didn't dare mention it."

  "Hehe, it's all you young people's business, I won't get involved. You're busy, and I still have guests to attend to, go take a look."

  Zhu Zongxiang left with a heavy heart, thinking that he had originally arranged for Lao Shifu and Gu Xuejie to be together, intending to have Lao Shifu keep an eye on Gu Xuejie, so as not to make her feel awkward. A girl's first time is always a bit nerve-wracking, and this way was also safer. But unexpectedly, Xu Shaojie and Lao Shifu were together, and now that things had turned out this way, Zhu Zongxiang wouldn't dare to touch Gu Xuejie again. Because Gu Xuejie knew Xu Shaojie, who knows when she might mention something like this? Xu Shaojie was with Ding Yuan every day, if he found out about this kind of thing, it would be big trouble.

  Zhu Zongxiang was indignant, but had no outlet for his emotions, so Xu Shaojie and Labor Master became his targets. Why was Labor Master so careless? What did Xu Shaojie mean? Gu Xuejie had something to attend to, what was he doing waiting here? Zhu Zongxiang wouldn't be so naive, it seemed like he understood something, but couldn't quite grasp it.

  Gu Xuejie looked at the time and trembled with nervousness, it was always like this for the first time. Moreover, Gu Xuejie had met Xu Shaojie before, she didn't know what would happen. At that moment, a knock on the door sounded, Gu Xuejie even forgot to go open the door.

  After Gu Xuejie opened the door, she found Xu Shaojie standing at the door. There was no one else around. When Xu Shaojie entered the room, Gu Xuejie, who was excited, actually rushed into Xu Shaojie's arms.

  "Alright, Miss Gu, nothing else."

  Xu Shaojie gently pushed away Gu Xuejie, thinking that if he wanted to take advantage of something, what was the difference between him and Zhu Zongxiang? Zhu Zongxiang's rank was much higher than his.

  "Director Xu, I have a few questions for you."

  "No need, I know what you want to ask. My name is Xu Shaojie, and I work in the municipal party committee office. Zhu Zongxiang is my superior, but he doesn't directly manage me. As for why I'm helping you, it's because of your background. You've suffered enough, and you deserve a better future. There's no other reason. If you can't make it at the judicial bureau, you can find me, and I'll help you think of a way."

  "I still have a question, Director Xue. When you saw me, didn't your heart move at all?"

  "Of course I'm tempted, if I weren't I wouldn't be a man. But how one thinks in their heart is instinctual, and what one does about it requires self-control. And I happen to have that control."

  Gu Xuejie looked at Xu Shaojie, and didn't speak for a long time.

  "Miss Gu, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

  "Wait a minute, I want to sing some more songs, I didn't eat lunch this afternoon and I'm hungry."

  Xu Shaojie smiled wryly and took out his phone to call Ma Yaping, who was still in the ballroom at that moment.

  "Alright, let's go sing first, then we'll go out for a midnight snack. After the midnight snack, we'll send you back home. I think you won't be staying here anymore."

  Gu Xuejie nodded desperately, she was more than happy with this arrangement.

  Ma Yaping saw Xu Shaojie and Gu Xuejie go out for so long and come back, blinking her eyes, giggling at Xu Shaojie, Xu Shaojie didn't know what to say, soon the laborer who stopped the car also came in, Ma Yaping only stopped laughing then.