novelraw Chapter 557 - 250. [Dew of Summer] Wanxia saw the caller ID on Mr. Gu’s phone: Weiwei.
Chapter 557 - 250. [Dew of Summer] Wanxia saw the caller ID on Mr. Gu’s phone: Weiwei.
Wanwan, Wanwan...In the past, these were the most enchanting and alluring words.
Whether it was outside the restroom backstage at the awards ceremony, outside the restored Ji Family Villa, or in bed, Gu Shaozhi always called her ’Miss Ji’.
Courteous, and maintaining just the right distance.
"When Mr. Gu says it like that, I can’t help but overthink," Wanxia laughed softly, her almond eyes blending innocence and allure perfectly, "After all... our relationship does not allow you to interfere at will."
Gu Shaozhi looked up at her,
A low, slow laugh escaped from his throat, but it was only surface-deep, with layers of undercurrents swirling at the depths.
His thin lips parted, asking unhurriedly, "So, Miss Ji, may I ask, what exactly is our relationship?"
His address to Wanxia returned to the polite ’Miss Ji’.
In this past week, Wanxia stayed at the Ji Family Villa from morning to night without leaving, and he never appeared in front of her unsolicited.
There had been no calls or messages.
It seemed he was just waiting for tonight to arrive, to give Wanxia the first ’knife’ she asked for, and then, wait for her next request.
The color of the crystal chandelier changed to deep sea blue, casting shadows on the man’s chiseled features, making him appear even more unfathomable.
As for his question, Wanxia rested her cheek on her hand, contemplated briefly, and then blinked seductively, "A fling of mutual needs, in bed affectionate, beyond bed... like strangers?"
Clearly an answer, yet she ended with an upbeat tone, as if it was just a suggestion, not too certain.
"Like strangers..." Gu Shaozhi savored the words, stating slowly, "Miss Ji, looking so beautiful today, and asking me to dinner while constantly enticing me every second, this hardly resembles ’like strangers’."
The curve of his lips was barely noticeable, not mocking, nor gentle.
It was... interest.
Wanxia chuckled softly, leaned back lazily against the chair, her voice soft, "I’m like this with every man who pleases my eyes, Mr. Gu is no exception."
The so-called probing and seduction, if it works, is flirting; if the other person is indifferent or even disgusted, it’s just a clown asking for undue attention.
Gu Shaozhi retracted the curve of his lips, emotions hidden deeply in his eyes, leaving no trace for others to discern.
Turning to look out the window, he didn’t continue the topic, saying lightly, "Song Mingyang is just outside the restaurant. Once you finish your meal, I’ll let him in."
He never asked why Wanxia sought out this person because... he knew everything, as early as four years ago.
Just that, he realized this truth a bit late.
Although their marriage only lasted a year and a half, Wanxia knew a fair bit about this man’s nature, outwardly gentle, but with a domineering and sinister streak more intense than anyone else she had ever known.
If Wanxia didn’t eat, he would remain at a stalemate like this.
Looking at the man’s determined profile, Wanxia laughed softly, picked up her knife and fork, and began to enjoy her meal elegantly.
This dining table saw no conversation exchanged.
She no longer smiled seductively, and Gu Shaozhi’s gaze returned to her face, his eyes indifferent, with affection and tenderness hidden in the depths.
As long as she ate, he watched her the whole time.
When Wanxia finally finished eating, the dishes in front of the man remained untouched, except for half a bottle of red wine remaining.
She picked up her wine glass, took a sip, then extended the tip of her tongue to lick her lips, smiling faintly as she asked, "Why doesn’t Mr. Gu eat, just keeps staring at me?"
From the very beginning, wasn’t it this face that attracted this man...
Gu Shaozhi curved his lips into a light smile, opened his mouth and slowly replied, "A feast for the eyes."
"Then Mr. Gu..." Wanxia managed to say three words, when Gu Shaozhi’s phone on the table rang, the vibration interrupting her words.
Out of instinct, she glanced at the lit-up phone screen.
Caller ID: Weiwei.
Wanxia continued smiling, the derision in her eyes not bothering to hide, casually swirling the dark red liquid in her wine glass, the words at her lips taking a turn, "Then Mr. Gu, please take the call first."
Miss Shen is indeed the same as before, whenever she confronts a problem, the first person she thinks of is him.
Just friends?
Heh... with such a devoted friend, it’s hard to let go easily.
Gu Shaozhi’s deep eyes remained indifferent, as if to him, this was just a routine business call.