Gu Qichen’s slightly heavy breathing was above her head, and the sound of heartbeats could be heard in her ears.
Qin He felt a warmth in her heart.
After pushing Gu Qichen away, she mumbled, “Gu Qichen, we’ve only just started dating. Isn’t this moving a bit too fast?”
The man’s eyes were full of smiles.
Not at all, he wanted to see her day and night, to have her with him wherever he went.
If only she could shrink into a Thumbelina; he would carve a hole in his chest and hide her inside.
Qin He pushed the pastries sent by the Gu family that day towards Gu Qichen.
“You rushed back so quickly, you probably haven’t eaten yet. Have some pastries to tide you over.”
Gu Qichen gazed at the box of pastries in front of him.
“Are you worried about me?” his voice was cool, with a low, magnetic huskiness.
Even with suggestive words, he remained expressionless.
Qin He gritted her teeth. She hadn’t realized Gu Qichen was so good at teasing before.
Seeing that Qin He was about to get angry, Gu Qichen smiled and didn’t dare to provoke her further.
He sat down and ate a pastry.
After finishing, Gu Qichen took out the contract.
Qin He blinked her eyes, “It looks like both Gu Corporation and Qin Corporation will reach new heights simultaneously. Our companies' rival competition will continue.”
A smile flickered across Gu Qichen’s eyes, “If you’re willing to have one more, Gu Corporation can be yours too.”
What was his was hers.
They chatted for a while, and Qin He, after some thought, told Gu Qichen about her plan to go to the Lu family that evening.
A sharp coldness appeared in Gu Qichen’s eyes, “If you want to refuse, just refuse. If they dare to come to the Qin family looking for you, I’ll have Yu Jing block the Lu family directly.”
“Forget it,” Qin He laughed, “The cooperation between Qin Corporation and Lu Corporation has lasted for two generations. Regardless of the Lu Corporation’s current situation, the relationship between the two families is still there. I still need to go.”
Gu Qichen’s brows were furrowed, clearly displeased.
Qin He glanced sideways, “Don’t worry, I expected this dinner. It’s basically a Hongmen Banquet.”
“Lu Mingxi’s parents are very old-fashioned. Even if our two families have a cooperative relationship, they won’t accept Lu Mingxi saying that his ideal type is me. They’re likely calling me over to put me in my place.”
As she spoke, Qin He smiled playfully, “When the time comes, I’ll just tell them clearly that I have no feelings for Lu Mingxi.”
Upon hearing this, she saw Gu Qichen’s gaze turn deep and enigmatic.
“And me?”
Qin He: “…”
“If you work hard, maybe a little.”
It had only been two days since they confirmed their relationship, but Gu Qichen seemed to have been preparing for this moment for a long time.
After discussing it, Gu Qichen agreed to let Qin He attend the dinner at the Lu family’s, but with one condition: she had to bring him along.
Qin He thought about it and agreed.
Although her relationship with Gu Qichen had to be kept from her parents for now, since Lu Mingxi was interested in her, it was necessary for him to understand.
Qin He disliked dragging things out, and she also believed that given Lu Mingxi’s character, he wouldn’t be a gossip and reveal this matter.
Not far from the West District Joint Department, under a canopy, Liu Xingan was playing chess with a few elderly men from the West District.
After playing for a while, he went back inside. Through the glass door, he could see the two people inside sitting close together, whispering.
Liu Xingan sighed and returned to his chess game.
By five in the afternoon, Liu Xingan could no longer stand it and entered the office.
“It’s almost quitting time. Are you two done talking?”
Gu Qichen’s eyes were filled with amusement, “We’re done.”
“If you want to date, go to your own office. You’re occupying my office and making me homeless,” Liu Xingan grumbled.
Qin He chuckled.
Looking at the time, it was time to head to the Lu family’s.
Gu Qichen and Qin He left the West District Joint Department and headed to the Lu family’s.
Halfway there, Qin He’s phone buzzed.
She took it out and glanced at it. It was a WeChat message from Lu Mingxi.
Lu Mingxi: [He’er, no matter what my parents say tonight, please don’t mind.]
Qin He frowned: [You were the one who spoke recklessly on the show, implicating me. Why are your parents coming after me?]
Lu Mingxi: [Just rest assured, I’m here for everything.]
Qin He glanced at Gu Qichen, who was driving beside her. Perhaps after confirming their relationship, a couple’s filter had suddenly appeared between them.
She was momentarily struck by Gu Qichen’s handsome appearance as he drove seriously, and lowered her head to type.
Qin He: [It’s fine, I brought a bodyguard.]
Lu Mingxi: [Bodyguard? Don’t worry, my parents will at most say a few words. They definitely won’t dare to touch you.]
Qin He let out a light laugh.
Gu Qichen, who was driving, turned his head to glance at her, “What’s wrong?”
“Lu Mingxi said his parents’ words tonight might not be very pleasant, and asked me not to mind. I told Lu Mingxi that I brought a bodyguard.”
Gu Qichen nodded without speaking.
The car soon arrived at the entrance of the Lu family’s mansion. The gate was already open, but Gu Qichen stopped the car outside.
Qin He turned her head and asked with some confusion, “Why did we stop?”
Gu Qichen unbuckled his seatbelt and leaned over.
“Your bodyguard wishes to collect some fees in advance.”
“What?”
Qin He was stunned.
The next moment, a warm lip pressed against hers, a shallow kiss, a mere touch and separation.
Qin He’s face instantly flushed red.
Gu Qichen sat back, started the car, and asked, “Miss, are you satisfied with your bodyguard’s service?”
Qin He gritted her teeth. As expected, beneath the icy exterior of this man lay a profoundly flirtatious soul.
The car drove into the Lu family’s compound and stopped in front of the villa. Qin He’s entire face was still red as she got out of the car.
Under the two tall lampposts in front of the Lu family’s villa, Lu Mingxi had been waiting for a long time.
When he saw Gu Qichen get out of the car, his expression instantly changed.
Immediately after, he saw Gu Qichen cast him a cold glance, his gaze so sharp it seemed to materialize into a physical entity.
Gu Qichen walked around to the passenger side, opened the car door for Qin He, and the coldness on his face vanished.
He gently held Qin He’s arm and helped her out.
Lu Mingxi’s heart sank little by little.
He knew Qin He well enough to see at a glance that the relationship between them had changed.
“He’er, why is he here?” Lu Mingxi stepped forward.
Gu Qichen stepped aside, shielding Qin He within the range of his arm, his gaze indifferent.
“Director Lu and Madam Lu invited my girlfriend to dinner, so naturally, I should attend.”
“Girlfriend?!” Lu Mingxi’s voice rose slightly, his eyes fixed on Qin He, “Is this true?”
Lu Mingxi’s hands clenched so hard his knuckles turned white, hoping to hear a different answer from Qin He.