When Gu Nianbin returned home last time, Fang Yaru was not at home. Later on, she heard that Gu Nianbin had returned and began to grumble against Gu Guangxian for not keeping him. She was still angry, waiting for Gu Nianbin to come back and teach him a good lesson.

Without saying a word, Gu Guangxian listened to her nagging with a thoughtful look. Fang Yaru was even angrier. She shouted, “I’m talking to you, did you hear me? I was not here, so you should scold him. I went out to hide because I was embarrassed to see anyone. How kind you are! You just let him go without saying anything.”

“He has business to do,” Gu Guangxian said, “Nianbin has probably run into some trouble lately.”

“He deserves it!” When Fang Yaru mentioned Gu Nianbin, she gritted her teeth and said, “Does he have a bigger trouble than we do? He has completely disgraced the family for proposing to a little maid in public.”

“This needs de-escalation. I’ve got news today that the Jiang Group is fighting against the Gu Group. The stock market has been in a whirlpool recently and a lot of people are watching the show,” Gu Guangxian said.

Fang Yaru was shocked, “Why would the Jiang’s want to fight us? Even if the Jiang Group is richer than us, is Nianbin a coward who would let them bully us?”

“The Jiang Group is known as the richest one in G City. Of course, they are super rich. In a financial war, it is all about the money. I think Nianbin is in trouble this time. He probably doesn’t have enough time and effort to care about Du Xiaoxian right now. If you want to get rid of that little girl, it’s the right time. Otherwise, it won’t be easy when Nianbin catches his breath.”

Fang Yaru nodded, “Alright, you’re still thoughtful. I need to find Shanshan to work this out. Also, let’s see what Xiaowan thinks. We absolutely can’t leave any future troubles this time.” She sighed and said, “I think Du Xiaoxian is a jinx. If Nianbin gets involved with her, nothing good will happen. We should send her away as soon as possible.”

“You guys deal with it. However, don’t make things too difficult for that little girl. Give her more money. If you put it nicely, the little girl will understand.”

“Alright, leave this matter to me.”

While Gu Nianbin was in the battle with Jiang Kaiwei and didn’t have time to care about anything else, it was the best time to get rid of the little girl. After being depressed for a few days, Fang Yaru finally saw a glimmer of hope and felt a little more at ease in her heart.

For several days, Gu Nianbin left early and returned late. Although he always smiled at Du Xiaoxian, the sensitive little girl still sensed something unusual. She saw the tiredness on Gu Nianbin’s face. Occasionally, he would come back early to watch TV with her, but he would soon fall asleep on the sofa. Du Xiaoxian was very uneasy. She wondered how the company’s affairs had been handled. She couldn’t help him at all, and she didn’t dare to ask him, so she could only be anxious.

Gu Nianbin no longer asked her to accompany him to work because he left early and always went to work before Du Xiaoxian woke up.

Du Xiaoxian sometimes wanted to surprise him, so she ran to the company, but Gu Nianbin was not in the office. Zhou Ting was much busier than usual. She didn’t even have time to talk to Du Xiaoxian. She kept typing on the computer, and even walked like she was running. Not only her, but the other employees also looked like they were facing a great enemy. The atmosphere was even tenser than Du Xiaoxian had imagined.

Du Xiaoxian was originally timid. Seeing this, she became even more frightened. While Zhou Ting was drinking tea, she caught a chance and asked Zhou Ting, “Sister Zhou, haven’t you raised the money yet?”

“It’s not just the money,” Zhou Ting said as she took a sip of hot tea, said, “Now the company is in a war, and it’s hard to tell whether who wins or loses. The odds are slim!”

Du Xiaoxian was shocked, “War? Who are you fighting? Nobody stops it? Don’t you call the police?”

Zhou Ting laughed hoarsely, “It’s not a real war. It’s a war without gunpowder. The bosses are fighting with money. They’re having a financial war. You don’t understand what they’re saying. It’s troublesome anyway.”

“Oh,” Du Xiaoxian didn’t understand, but she could figure it out. She asked, “Sister Zhou, who is the company fighting with?”

“The Jiang Group,” Zhou Ting said, “You know the Jiang’s president, Jiang Kaiwei, right? That guy wants to destroy our Gu Group. Hmph, he dreams big!”

“Jiang Kaiwei?” Of course, Du Xiaoxian knew him, but she was puzzled, “Why does he always make things difficult for Young Master?”

Zhou Ting shook her head and said, “How would I know about the love-hate relationship between big bosses? I only know that he’s a formidable fellow. In just a few days, the Gu Group’s shares have fallen three times in a row. If this goes on, it won’t be good.”

“What happens if we lose?” Du Xiaoxian could not understand stocks, so she asked what she could understand.

“That would be very tragic,” Zhou Ting raised her head, as if she was anticipating the tragic scene, “If we lose, tens of thousands of employees will lose their jobs. Gu Group will no longer exist. The boss will lose everything, become destitute, which is more miserable than going to jail. And me, I get to where I am today with great difficulties, and I will have to start everything from beginning again. Oh, my youth… “Turning around and seeing Du Xiaoxian’s pale face, Zhou Ting immediately regained her senses. Did she take the wrong medicine? How could she scare Du Xiaoxian in this way? If the boss found out about this, he would have to cut her to death!

She immediately forced a smile and comforted Du Xiaoxian, “You don’t have to worry. It’s not as terrible as I said. Our boss is amazing. He will definitely defeat Jiang Kaiwei. Don’t worry.”

The little girl was preconceived and only remembered what Zhou Ting had said earlier, but she did not listen to what Zhou Ting said afterwards.

So it was like this. Apart from the money, he was still fighting with Jiang Kaiwei. No wonder Gu Nianbin was so tired that he fell asleep as soon as he returned home every day.

Anything related to Gu Nianbin was a top priority in Du Xiaoxian’s heart. She sat in the corner and secretly worried, not knowing how to help him.

Gu Nianbin pushed open the door and came in. Seeing her, a smile appeared on his cold face immediately, “Why didn’t you tell me that you will come?”

Du Xiaoxian smiled and walked over, “I want to give you a surprise!”

“Yeah, I’m surprised!” Gu Nianbin hugged her waist and lowered his head to kiss her. “It was indeed a pleasant surprise!”

He dragged her into the office inside, closed the door behind him and hugged her tightly, as if he wanted to embed her in his body, or as if he wanted to draw strength from her. After a while, he took a deep breath and whispered, “It’s good that you’re here!”

Du Xiaoxian’s heart was sour and sweet. She didn’t know what to say for a moment, but she just leaned tightly against his embrace.

The two of them hugged each other quietly for a while. Gu Nianbin let go of her and said apologetically, “I have to go. There’s a dinner-party at noon. I can’t eat with you then. I’ll let Zhou Ting accompany you to eat delicious food.”

“Don’t worry about me,” Du Xiaoxian watched him reluctantly as he picked up the coat on the shelf. “I’ll go home after lunch.”

“Recently, there are many things going on in the company, so Zhou Ting probably won’t have much time to accompany you. It’s good to stay home.” Gu Nianbin looked at the time and hurriedly walked to the door. Suddenly, he walked back quickly, hugged around Du Xiaoxian’s neck and kissed her deeply. He smiled and blinked his eyes, then turned around and left the room.

The man’s coquettish look was too charming. The little girl stood there dumbfounded, and only after a long while did she start laughing foolishly.

Zhou Ting came in and looked at her strangely, “Xiaoxian, why are you giggling all by yourself? Are you hungry? Let’s go out for lunch.”

Du Xiaoxian nodded. “Okay, what are we going to eat?”

“Of course something delicious,” said Zhou Ting with a smile, “Anyway, you’re in charge of paying. Let’s go eat a big meal!”

Du Xiaoxian didn’t understand either, and said, “Alright, Sister Zhou, just eat what you like.”

Zhou Ting held her hand and walked out affectionately. She said, “In the past, when I wanted to eat a big meal, I always had to be with Nina. Later, Nina left, I thought I didn’t have this benefit anymore. I didn’t expect that it would be even better. Hahaha …”

Du Xiaoxian smiled and said, “Sister Zhou, you can eat anything you want. Anyway, I’m in charge of paying.”

“Xiaoxian, you’re the best. Come on, give me a kiss!” Zhou Ting was always playful when she was not working, Du Xiaoxian was used to it, so she smiled and dodged to the side.

Zhou Ting asked the driver to take them to an upscale western restaurant. She had visited here with Nina and Shao Boqing once before and was very impressed: delicious charcoal-roasted American steak, fried French foie gras, curry beef casserole, mushroom cream soup, vegetable salad with salmon, rich and smooth Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, refreshing and aromatic Tiramisu…

They were all her favorites… These past few days, she had been too nervous and depressed. It was time for her to open up and have a good meal!

When she thought of the delicious food, Zhou Ting snorted happily in her heart, but she still looked like an elegant and dignified beauty on the surface.

However, the song in her heart stopped halfway. She saw Jiang Kaiwei and Shen Li sitting at the table less than three meters ahead.

Big enemies…

Secretary Zhou did not flee. Good for her. Instead, she stepped forward bravely and faced the enemy’s gaze with neither excitement nor contempt.

Zhou Ting was an exquisite person. Even if she hated them to the point of gritting her teeth, her face would not reveal the slightest bit of emotion. However, Du Xiaoxian was different. It didn’t matter if she was bullied, but she couldn’t bear that people bullied Gu Nianbin. She glared at Jiang Kaiwei with clear hatred.

“Why is she looking at me like that? I didn’t dig up her ancestral grave!” Jiang whispered to Shen Li, puzzled by her stare.

“But you’re digging up her fiance’s ancestral grave. The Gu Clan’s hundred-year-old inheritance is about to be destroyed by you. Who else can she stare at instead of you?”

“Fiance? You can really make up things,” Jiang Kaiwei smiled contemptuously, “Does the Gu Clan admit her?”

Shen Li ignored him and stood up to greet Zhou Ting, “What a coincidence. You come here to eat?”

“Nonsense,” Zhou Ting glanced at him and said indifferently, “What else do you think?”

“Let’s eat together,” Shen Li asked the waiter to add chairs before Zhou Ting could agree.

“Who’s going to eat with you?” Zhou Ting held Du Xiaoxian and was about to walk forward, “It’s not like we can sit and eat together right now.”

Shen Li smiled and stopped her, “They fight each other, but we’re still friends. Can’t friends just have a meal together? Shao Boqing and I are still friends, and he hasn’t broken with me!”

“I’m not like him,” Secretary Zhou raised her head in righteousness.

Du Xiaoxian tugged at her sleeves and whispered, “Let’s eat together.”

Secretary Zhou was originally awe-inspiring, and she instantly froze as she looked at Du Xiaoxian in disbelief, “Are you going to eat with them? If the boss finds out, then …”

“He won’t know unless you tell him,” Du Xiaoxian said as she sat down with Zhou Ting.

It was rare for Zhou Ting not to understand the little girl’s thoughts, yet she still respected Du Xiaoxian’s idea and sat down with a cold snort.