novelraw Chapter 566 - 252.2
Chapter 566 - 252.2
He gazed at Wanxia with eyes full of warmth, his actions careful as if afraid of hurting her, yet the two words he uttered were as cold as ice, "Apologize."Those were two extremely opposing extremes.
The change in the atmosphere was too swift; in the previous moment there was undisguised concern, in the next, it was so indifferent.
The onlookers were baffled.
Perhaps only Jin Sinan and Yuan Yi could see through it clearly.
The former stood respectfully to the side, eyes looking straight ahead; the latter slowly swirled the champagne in his hand, smiling yet thoughtful.
Gao Yue, who had originally felt indignant for Shen Weiyi, suddenly laughed, walked to Shen Weiyi’s side, and said mockingly, "Oh boy, Weiyi, since Miss Ji is in such a state, why not just let it go? Even if she did frame you to attract Mr. Gu’s attention, she’s paid the price. You’re so kind-hearted, just don’t make her apologize, it’s quite embarrassing with so many people watching."
Hmph!
See? Shen Weiyi is the one Mr. Gu truly cares for, you Ji Wanxia can’t win him over even if you try.
"Shen Weiyi," Gu Shaozhi’s voice was low and detached, his glance towards Shen Weiyi void of any extra emotion, as if just an unrelated person, "Apologize to Wanwan."
Because of Gao Yue’s words, Shen Weiyi’s heart was filled with delight and pride, but those eight words froze her entirely, "Wha-what?"
[Shen Weiyi, apologize to Wanwan.]
Who is close and who is distant is obvious to hear.
Gu Shaozhi’s short black hair was still dripping with water, his chiseled features carried an indifferent serenity, his thin lips slightly parted, "Didn’t your elementary school teacher teach you that it’s right to apologize when you’ve hurt someone?"
The poolside was very quiet, except for the soft rustling of leaves stirred by the breeze, only his calm, unhurried voice could be heard.
Shen Weiyi suddenly remembered the words Ji Wanxia whispered in her ear.
[Misunderstood by everyone, yet unable to explain.]
As she looked at Wanxia, the other was weakly leaning in the man’s arms, her cheeks pale, eyes brimming with unshed tears, evoking great sympathy.
In places no one else could see, she flashed her a smile.
Shen Weiyi lowered her gaze and spoke softly, "I’m sorry, Wanxia, I didn’t mean it, I hope you can forgive me."
Her tone was sincere, but the hands hanging by her sides were clenched tightly, knuckles turning white.
Wanxia didn’t respond but instead closed her eyes, curling into the man’s embrace, her voice somewhat hoarse, "I don’t feel well."
"Mm, I know," Gu Shaozhi’s voice was gentle and slow as he held her up, not sparing a glance towards Shen Weiyi, "You don’t like going to the hospital, so I’ll bring the doctor to our home, alright?"
The sound of leather shoes pressing against the floor was heavy.
From the side, people could only see the man’s tall and upright back, the woman’s white arms around his shoulders, and her slender legs swaying slightly in the air.
"Alright then," the woman seemed to agree reluctantly, her weak voice laced with a hint of grievance and coquettishness, "But that Gao Yue said I’m disgusting."
"Which Gao Yue?"
The man’s steps paused, his voice deepening.
"The vase from your company who just can’t get famous."
"Don’t be angry, she’s just jealous of you," he continued to walk away with her in his arms, "I’ll show her what truly disgusting means."
...
Gao Yue bit down on her lip, leaving a deep mark, mechanically withdrawing her gaze, her voice trembling, "Weiyi, what does Mr. Gu mean by this?"
The old Ji Wanxia would never stoop to such complaint-like behavior.
Shen Weiyi hung her head slightly, her long hair cascading down, obscuring her delicate face, the depth of her emotions hidden from others.
She spoke calmly, "Since your first day entering the entertainment industry, you should have known what you can and cannot say."
Who could have a good outcome after offending Gu Shaozhi, who controls more than half of the entertainment industry’s resources...
"What should I do then? I finally got that role, if I’m sidelined, there will be no chance to rise again," Gao Yue gripped Shen Weiyi’s hand, almost crying in panic, "Please, talk to Mr. Gu for me, please?"
Shen Weiyi patted the back of her hand reassuringly, "Don’t overthink it for now, after all, you’re still an artist under the Gu Family."
She hadn’t expected her birthday celebration to end this way.
Gao Yue’s regret was palpable, "But Mr. Gu’s words just now didn’t seem like he was brushing off Ji Wanxia."