"Mr. Di is the person I envy the most," Gu Xiuyu stated generously.
If roles could be exchanged, Di Mingjue would be the one he wanted to become most.
"I also envy myself for having the best woman in the world," Di Mingjue said, intentionally provoking him. He wanted Gu Xiuyu to clearly understand reality, have fewer ambitious thoughts, and not do anything despicable.
Gu Xiuyu chuckled bitterly as he watched Di Mingjue assert his claim. After tonight, he and Ye Ziyu would forever be unable to cross into a new relationship! He also realized that their love was something that outsiders could not provoke.
"Has Uncle returned?" The commotion outside the door gave Gu Xiuyu an opportunity to change the subject. He stood up and looked out at the courtyard through the floor-to-ceiling window.
The sounds grew closer, and Ye Qianzhi walked in with a look of joy. Accompanying him was a man of similar age. Shen Meixiu was the first to reach Ye Qianzhi's side, habitually reaching out to take the coat he had taken off.
"Old Gu's son?" Ye Qianzhi recognized Gu Xiuyu at a glance.
As Gu Xiuyu nodded in response, Ye Shaoting preemptively explained, "Yes, President Gu happened to have time tonight, so I invited him to visit our home."
Ye Qianzhi nodded and turned to the man beside him, saying, "Let me introduce you, this is President Yu of Yu Corporation. He is Old Gu's son, who recently returned from abroad to take over the company."
Yu Wenzhou scrutinized Gu Xiuyu, "We are old. You were such a small child before, and now you can handle things independently. You look just like your father; Old Gu will be bragging again."
The older generation had all founded their corporations around the same time, making them both competitors and like-minded friends. Gu Xiuyu looked at Yu Wenzhou, recalling how they often went fishing with his father when he was young.
"Hello, Uncle Yu."
"Are you married?" Yu Wenzhou's opening question almost made Gu Xiuyu choke. He coughed dryly, his cheeks turning red, whether from shyness or the cough, it was unclear.
Ye Qianzhi shook his head and patted Yu Wenzhou on the shoulder, "Don't scare him."
Yu Wenzhou unceremoniously pushed his arm away and enthusiastically approached Gu Xiuyu, "I have a daughter, about your age. She also returned from abroad recently, so you two should have a lot in common. If you don't have a girlfriend, I'll send you my daughter's WeChat." Yu Wenzhou's personality was the opposite of his name; his outgoing nature meant he paid little attention to others' opinions. In his mind, opportunities were seized, especially when it came to good things and people – one had to act fast.
Gu Xiuyu stood awkwardly in place, unsure how to respond to Yu Wenzhou's overly enthusiastic approach.
"It seems you don't have a girlfriend. Then I'll give you Xi Xi's WeChat. You two should meet up when you have time." Yu Wenzhou took out his phone and displayed his daughter's WeChat ID on the screen, "My daughter's name is Yu Xixi, and she's very beautiful. I wouldn't easily give out her WeChat to just any man." He even seemed a little proud.
Di Mingjue, standing nearby, was more pleased than the person directly involved. He egged him on, "President Gu, don't be shy. Since you don't have a girlfriend anyway, why not add her WeChat first."
Yu Wenzhou agreed with Di Mingjue's sentiment, raising his hand and urging, "Don't hesitate. If you and my daughter hit it off, I'll personally explain to your father."
"We're all family friends. If you don't become husband and wife, you can at least become friends. President Gu, don't keep Uncle Yu waiting." Di Mingjue, ignoring Ye Ziyu's tugging, actively participated in the persuasion.
As a junior, it was indeed difficult for him to refuse an elder. Caught in a tight spot, Gu Xiuyu took out his phone and added Yu Wenzhou's daughter on WeChat. The other party was likely on their phone, as the friend request was accepted within a second. Yu Wenzhou took Gu Xiuyu's phone and sent a voice message explaining the situation.