285: Chapter 285 Old Madam Urges Marriage 285: Chapter 285 Old Madam Urges Marriage “Yes, Grandma, I came to talk to Ah Yan about some work-related matters.”
Gu Beiyan complied with her and did not reveal any more.
Old Madam “Oh” sounded, then she said, “Ah Yan is probably coaxing Susu right now, why don’t you go find him later?”
Jiang You asked with a gossipy look, “Grandma, did my brother piss off my sister-in-law?
But didn’t they just come back to the country?”
The Old Madam said, “This morning your sister-in-law came back alone with Xixi, and your brother came back by himself.”
“…”
Although Jiang You was gossipy, well, according to her understanding of her brother, her brother couldn’t bear to upset his sister-in-law.
It must be a misunderstanding from Grandma.
However, Old Madam didn’t linger on this matter, instead, she started worrying about Gu Beiyan’s lifetime event.
“Beiyan, a few days ago I heard from your grandma that you have a girlfriend?”
As soon as Old Madam said this, Jiang You’s heart tightened.
Granny Gu knows?
She immediately looked at him, asking with her eyes.
Gu Beiyan was much calmer by comparison.
He spoke composedly, “Yes, Grandma.”
“Which family’s daughter is she?”
Zhong Min and the Gu Family Old Madam were good friends, usually, they would have phone calls, but she hadn’t heard from her old friend which family’s daughter it was.
Having met today, she asked with concern.
Jiang You grew even more nervous now.
Although Grandma also quite liked Gu Beiyan, treating him like her own child on normal days, she wasn’t sure if Grandma would agree to their being together.
“Grandma, this is Beiyan’s private matter, let’s not interfere,” Jiang You quickly interjected.
Old Madam said, “Grandma isn’t interfering, just concerned.”
Then, she looked kindly at Gu Beiyan, “You are also not young anymore, if there’s a suitable one, settle down quickly.
As long as the other person’s character is fine, family background isn’t important.
What your grandma worries about the most is your marriage; every time I talk to her on the phone, she mentions your matter.
Actually, it’s not about forcing you to marry or anything, as elders, we just worry about the children at home; just concerned that someday when we are no longer here, you’ll also have a companion, so you won’t be so lonely.
If there isn’t a suitable one, there’s no need to rush, absolutely don’t just marry someone to appease the family.
But if you meet the right one, you must hold on to them tightly.”
This wave of marriage-pressure talk was really unexpected for both of them.
Gu Beiyan listened seriously, “Grandma, you’re right, I do think she and I are quite suitable.
She’s a very good person, cheerful and lively, and the elders at home all like her.”
As Gu Beiyan spoke, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Jiang You.
He wasn’t wrong, the Gu Family elders did really like Jiang You.
Jiang You didn’t dare make eye contact with him; she was worried Granny might see something.
“Oh, is that so?
Well, bring her over some day to let Grandma see.”
“Of course, Grandma.”
Jiang You: “…”
Just then, the Housekeeper came over, “Old Madam, lunch is ready.”
Jiang You felt Uncle Lin was her savior, coming just in time.
“Grandma, I’m hungry, let’s hurry and eat,” Jiang You immediately clung to Old Madam’s arm, cooing.
Old Madam smiled helplessly, “Alright, go call Xixi back.”
“Grandma, I’ll go,” Gu Beiyan knew Jiang You definitely didn’t want herself and Grandma alone together.
Right as they entered the living room, Jiang Yan and Su He just happened to come down from upstairs.
“Brother, sister-in-law,” Jiang You called out.
The couple was actually somewhat surprised to see them return to the Jiang Family together.
At the dinner table, Old Madam suddenly looked at Jiang Yan and asked, “By the way, Ah Yan, do you know Beiyan’s girlfriend?”
The two have grown up together since childhood and are good friends, so surely he must know something.
Old Madam didn’t mean anything else, just pure curiosity.
After hearing this, Jiang Yan’s gaze shifted to the two people sitting opposite him.
Not just him, Su He and Su Baobao also looked toward the two people across.
Jiang You really wanted to thank: “…”
Jiang You gave a light cough and casually added, “Yes, Brother, do you know her?”
Jiang Yan’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, countering her question, “How come, you don’t know?”
Jiang You got somewhat agitated and immediately retorted, “How would I know?”
“…”
Jiang Yan didn’t expose her; he looked towards Old Madam and replied, “Hmm, I know.”
Old Madam: “Then as someone who has been through this, you can also watch out for Beiyan a bit.”
After Old Madam finished, she did not ask any further.
Jiang You breathed a sigh of relief.
After the meal.
Old Madam rested for a while, then went back to her room.
Old Madam’s schedule is very regular, she takes a nap every day.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yan and Gu Beiyan went to the study; the two really did have some matters to discuss.
Seeing that the living room was now empty, Su He asked, “Are you two playing some kind of new love game?”
Otherwise, why keep it a secret from Old Madam?
Jiang You: “I’m just worried that Grandma wouldn’t agree.”
Su He: “Your brother has already agreed, what’s there to worry about?”
Jiang You pursed her lips, “I just don’t want Granny to know too early.”
“…”
Inside the study.
After the two men finished talking about serious matters, they stared at each other with big eyes watching the small eyes.
Before, Jiang Yan had no particular objections to Gu Beiyan, but now, he always felt annoyed seeing him.
And Gu Beiyan, who used to speak his mind fearlessly before Jiang Yan, now felt a bit scared in facing him.
Both harboring their own ghosts.
“Lou Ziang still hasn’t been found?” Gu Beiyan was the first to speak, breaking the somewhat strange atmosphere.
Jiang Yan “Hmm” in response.
“He’s quite good at hiding.”
“He is quite good at hiding, even Shadow’s people can’t find him.”
Gu Beiyan was silent for a few seconds before asking, “What about Si Jinchuan and Xi Jue?”
With Lou Ziang being so good at hiding, he definitely must have backing from someone.
“Fei Yang has checked, it’s unrelated to them,” Jiang Yan also knew Lou Ziang had someone behind him, but who that person was, he currently did not know and couldn’t find any related clues.
“…”
Three days later.
Jiang You went to Hengdian and had already joined the crew.
On the day she left Yue City, Gu Beiyan found the person who had sent her the message that day.
The result was somewhat surprising to Jiang You, yet also within expectations.
However, she did not intervene in the matter; she left it to Gu Beiyan to handle, mainly because she didn’t have the spare time to engage in such boring games with someone like Fang Huaying who liked to stir trouble.
That afternoon, Fang Huaying was brought to the Gu Family’s building.
When she saw the towering skyscraper of the Gu Family’s, her heart was somewhat excited, even feeling a small sense of gratification.
Upon entering the elevator, she couldn’t help but turn to Chen Zhe and asked, “Excuse me, may I know why Mr.
Gu is asking to see me?”
Chen Zhe glanced sideward, his gaze indifferently sweeping over her, his tone cold and serious, “You’ll naturally find out when we get there!”
After that, he no longer paid her any attention.
Fang Huaying’s face turned slightly unsightly; even a subordinate was so rude, once she manages to win over Gu Beiyan, she definitely will make him regret his actions!
The elevator stopped at the top floor.
As the door opened, Chen Zhe quickly stepped out, and Fang Huaying followed immediately.
While walking, she sized up the entire top floor environment, noticing it was astonishingly spacious and oozed high-tech vibes.
She couldn’t help but marvel at the thought, “It really is nice to be wealthy.”
Chen Zhe led her to a small conference room.
“Wait here, Mr.
Gu is still in a meeting.
And this isn’t Miss Fang’s home, so please don’t wander around!”
After speaking, Chen Zhe left.
Half an hour later, Fang Huaying became restless as no one had yet come to summon her.
Moreover, after sitting there for so long, it was outrageous that no one had offered her even a glass of water.
She stood up, pushed open the conference room door, and there happened to be a female secretary passing by with documents in hand.
“Hey, wait a second!”
Hu Tao recognized her as she seemed familiar.
It took her a moment, but wasn’t this the hot vlogger who’s been all over the internet recently?
Hu Tao knew her not because of those videos but rather from the entertainment gossip circulating a few days ago, which pretty much shattered her values.
Yet, how did she end up at the Gu Family’s headquarters, especially on the top floor?
Mr.
Gu couldn’t possibly be friends with someone like her, right?
“What is it?” Hu Tao frowned slightly, her tone void of emotion.
Her tone hadn’t been too welcoming either.
Fang Huaying, feeling rather entitled, instructed her in a commanding tone, “Go get me a glass of water; I’m thirsty.”
Hu Tao turned slightly to the side, pointed ahead, and said, “Miss, if you walk straight and turn right, you’ll find a pantry.
If you’re thirsty, feel free to help yourself.
There’s all kinds of drinks there.”
Fang Huaying: “I asked you to get it for me!”
Hu Tao: “Sorry, but serving drinks isn’t part of my job!”
Fang Huaying was infuriated by Hu Tao’s attitude.
She glared at her sharply, “What sort of attitude is this?
I’m a friend of Mr.
Gu’s.
Just one word from me, and your job is history!”
Hu Tao was an experienced member of the secretarial department, having worked for the Gu Family for six years.
She had encountered many women coming to see Mr.
Gu, but they were business partners.
Other than Miss Jiang You, no self-proclaimed female friend of Mr.
Gu had ever come here.
And certainly, Miss Jiang You never behaved so arrogantly and dismissively.
“Then please go ahead,” Hu Tao was unfazed by her words.
She believed Mr.
Gu wasn’t the type to be easily swayed by gossip.
Besides, if this woman were truly Mr.
Gu’s friend, Chen Zhe wouldn’t have left her waiting here; he would have directly escorted her to the office.
Someone who couldn’t even enter the CEO’s office could hardly be considered the CEO’s friend.
“You…”
Fang Huaying was so angry she was beyond words, her facial features twisted in indignation.
Hu Tao paid her no mind and walked away; she still had documents to deliver.
When Hu Tao finished delivering the documents and was about to return to her station, she ran into Chen Zhe.
“Assistant Chen, a question for you.” She stopped him and quietly asked, “Who’s that arrogant woman in the conference room?
Is she really Mr.
Gu’s friend?”
“Who told you she was Mr.
Gu’s friend?”
“I just passed by there.
She asked me to get her water.
I said I was busy and directed her to the pantry.
She got angry and claimed she was a friend of Mr.
Gu’s.
She even threatened to report me to Mr.
Gu and have me fired.”
Chen Zhe: “You believed that?
Did you really get her water?”
Hu Tao: “No, I didn’t.
Of course, I didn’t believe her—that’s why I came to you to make sure, so I can work in peace.”
Chen Zhe specifically instructed the secretarial department not to serve Fang Huaying any water.
Hu Tao wasn’t in the secretarial office at that moment, so she hadn’t heard.
“If she’s not Mr.
Gu’s friend, then why bring her up here?
Besides, she’s just a blogger infamous for scandals; she couldn’t possibly be in any legitimate collaboration with the company, right?” Hu Tao inquired curiously.
Chen Zhe: “It’s better to stay out of Mr.
Gu’s affairs.
Just remember that she has no relation to Mr.
Gu, and that’s all you need to know.”
Hu Tao: “Alright then.”
Fang Huaying waited nearly two hours.
Just as her patience was wearing thin, Chen Zhe finally returned.
“Miss Fang, this way, please.” Chen Zhe utterly disregarded the strong resentment on her face.
“Our president is now free.”
It was a lie to say Fang Huaying wasn’t annoyed after being ignored for two hours, but she knew she couldn’t lash out at will.
Hearing that Gu Beiyan had time to meet her, she immediately felt the two-hour wait was worthwhile.
Passing the president’s office, Chen Zhe didn’t stop.
“Wait a moment.” Fang Huaying stopped him again.
She pointed at the door to the president’s office, “Isn’t it here?”
Chen Zhe really wanted to roll his eyes; he truly did not understand where this woman’s confidence came from.
“Mr.
Gu doesn’t like irrelevant strangers entering his office.” Chen Zhe said gravely without changing his expression: “Miss Fang, you’d better catch up quickly, Mr.
Gu doesn’t like to wait!”
Fang Huaying’s face stalled.
How could she not detect the mockery in Chen Zhe’s words?
She gritted her teeth and still followed him.
Chen Zhe took her to another meeting room, “Mr.
Gu, the person has been brought here.”
When Fang Huaying stepped into this meeting room, she had only one feeling, that the room was three times the size of the previous one.
Then, she saw a man sitting straight in front of the long conference table.
In fact, when she saw Gu Beiyan at the Gu Family that day, her heart was moved.
The man’s appearance was too dazzling; his features were handsome and his aura reminiscent of Pan An, his body towering, perfectly hitting her aesthetic sweet spot.
Moreover, he was a man of wealth and power.
At this moment, he was dressed in a gray suit with a white shirt inside, exuding a noble and domineering presence.
Gu Beiyan was holding a cellphone, looking down at a message, and hadn’t glanced at her.
Fang Huaying, feeling somewhat shy, bit her lower lip and took the initiative to speak, “Mr.
Gu, what did you want to see me for today?”
However, the only response she got was silence.
Chen Zhe also just stood aside quietly watching, not uttering a word.
Fang Huaying, receiving no response from the man, had an increasingly ugly expression.
After what seemed like an eternity, the man at the head of the table finally put away his cellphone and slowly looked up.
But upon meeting the man’s pitch-black and profound eyes, she was still shaken, feeling a chill down her spine.
“Mr….
Mr.
Gu.”
Gu Beiyan looked at her indifferently.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, and then said in a deep voice, “Miss Fang, do you really not know why I asked you here?”
Hearing his deep and magnetic voice, Fang Huaying’s heart trembled; his voice was very pleasant.
Then, she replied in a falsetto voice, “Mr.
Gu, what happened with my mother is really not related to me, it was her own idea.
My mother is dead set on getting her son into a rich family, and then she can enjoy the life of a rich wife.
Besides, I’m not on good terms with my mother; whatever she does, I…”
The falsetto in her voice made both people present frown.
Chen Zhe looked at her speechlessly; was she on the wrong medication?
Hadn’t she been acting normal just a moment ago?
If it weren’t for the fact that he had already digested his lunch, he would have vomited.
“What’s the matter, has a dog bitten your throat?
Why do you sound so awful?” Gu Beiyan gave her no face, directly interrupting her.
Fang Huaying’s face stiffened: “…”
Don’t all men like this kind of falsetto voice?
“Mr.
Gu, I…”
“I’m not interested in your mother-daughter affairs!”
Gu Beiyan’s expression was incredibly dark as he called out, “Chen Zhe, help her recall what she has done!”
“Oh, yes, Mr.
Gu.”
Chen Zhe responded and stepped forward, then pressing a button, a photo appeared on the projection screen behind Gu Beiyan.
“Miss Fang, you should be familiar with this photo, shouldn’t you?” Chen Zhe asked her, expressionless.
Fang Huaying’s pupils shrank slightly, looking at the photo on the screen, speechless for a moment.
Of course, she was familiar; it was a bed photo that she had someone send to Jiang You’s phone.
In it, she was the person exposed from her upper body and sprawling on top of a man, while the man in the photo had a face identical to Gu Beiyan’s.
Seeing her not speaking, Chen Zhe swiped again, showing another photo.
“This original photo, Miss Fang, should be even more familiar to you, right?”
Now, Fang Huaying’s face turned instantaneously pale, her limbs as if injected with ice, shivering with cold.
Why…
how did they have this photo?