Chapter 332 Doing Something Impulsive For a Woman

Ma Cuicui widened her eyes and looked at Du Huayue in disbelief. “Is what you said true?”

“Believe it or not,” Du Huayue gave her a sidelong glance. “I shouldn’t have told you.”

He chased after Ma Cuicui but she refused to listen to him no matter how he tried to coax her. In a moment of desperation, he had to tell her the truth, but after he finished, he regretted it.

Ma Cuicui pouted. “Why are you unwilling to tell me?”

Du Huayue said, “You women can’t keep a secret. I’m afraid you’ll leak it out.”

“Don’t worry. I won’t tell anyone else.” Ma Cuicui seemed to have come to a sudden realization. “No wonder that Gu guy stared at Xiaoxian the moment he came in. So that’s what happened!”

“Remember to keep it a secret. You can’t tell anyone else.” Du Huayue reminded her again.

“I know, I know. Don’t worry, I promise I won’t tell anyone.” Ma Cuicui repeatedly replied, “But,” She stared suspiciously at Du Huayue, “Are you closer to me or Xiaoxian?”

“Of course to you.”

“Then why do you two live together while you are not biological siblings?”

Du Huayue said, “Although we are not biological siblings, we are really like siblings. We have known each other for many years. She grew up relying on my family’s financial aid,” He sighed. In order to dispel Ma Cuicui’s doubts, he told her about Du Xiaoxian’s background.

Ma Cuicui sighed with sympathy. “Xiaoxian is so pitiful.”

“I’m thinking, when we get married, she and President Lu should be close enough. With him taking care of her, I have nothing to worry about!”

“Huayue, don’t worry. I will treat Xiaoxian and Niannian better in the future.”

Du Huayue smiled as he pulled her into his arms. “Thank you, Cuicui.”

A black car drove by slowly. The man in the car had a gloomy expression. He looked at the man and woman who were hugging each other on the side of the road. His eyes flashed and he seemed to be deep in thought. In fact, he had just drunk a lot of wine and he should not have driven, but he did not care so much.

He was no longer as old-school as before. Other than earning money, he did not seem to care about anything else. Because he did not take it seriously, he dated an increasing number of women, but he liked none of them. Only Lan Guo was with him for a long time, because she was not clingy and she knew how to behave, so he did not find her annoying and considered her a smart woman.

He was still looking at Du Huayue and Ma Cuicui through the rearview mirror after he had driven far.

They made up so quickly? It seemed that the woman named Ma Cuicui was also a woman without a bottom line.

What surprised him was that Lu Haochen did not seem to be very surprised after hearing his words. Lu Haochen’s attitude toward Du Xiaoxian was the same as before. It was not what Gu Nianbin had imagined. His intuition told him that something was wrong, but he did not know what was wrong.

Holding the steering wheel tightly, he looked ahead gloomily. In fact, he did not know why he came to Yawan again. The contract had already been signed. The rest of the things could be done by the subordinates. Why did he make another trip?

It wasn’t because of Du Xiaoxian. He shook his head. The last person he wanted to see in his life was her. It was definitely not for her. Then what was the reason?

Yes, he specifically came to remind Lu Haochen. He did not want Lu Haochen to be deceived and end up like him. However, it was obvious that Lu Haochen did not seem to accept this favor.

Well, it made sense. When a man got to know a woman like Du Xiaoxian, it was hard to get rid of her, just like how he was back then.

He could no longer see Du Huayue and Ma Cuicui in the rearview mirror. He sighed softly, stepped on the accelerator, and the car sped forward.

There was another man who was as upset as Gu Nianbin—Lu Haochen, who was pacing back and forth in the room, frowning with a grave expression. He had never been so anxious!

He was a businessman and was always able to weigh the gains and losses. But now he kept weighing the pros and cons but could not get an accurate result. He roared angrily and sat down to light a cigarette. Smoke lingered in the room. He leaned back in the chair and narrowed his eyes. As he saw the smoke twisting in the air, his expression gradually became firm. His cold gaze penetrated the faint smoke like a sharp sword.

Finally, he put out the cigarette in the ashtray. He picked up his phone and called Gu Nianbin, asking the latter to go out for a drink. Gu Nianbin happily agreed.

Half an hour later, the two met in a pub and sat in a corner against the wall. This position was well-hidden, and behind it was a cluster of green bamboo, which could block out other people’s views. This was a good place to talk.

Lu Haochen seemed a little silent and did not say much.

Gu Nianbin glanced at him and said, “President Lu, I’m sorry. I was rude today, but I don’t want you to be deceived.”

Lu Haochen said with a light expression, “Thank you for your kindness, President Gu, but,” He paused and felt that there was no need to beat around the bush, so he got straight to the point, “I hope we can end this cooperation.”

Gu Nianbin raised his eyebrows in surprise. “What do you mean, President Lu? The contract has been in effect for a week. All the departments are running and the money has been invested in it. But you want to terminate it now?”

“The project has just begun. It’s not too late to withdraw now. All the losses will be borne by Tianchen Company.”

Gu Nianbin’s gaze turned cold. “Do you think you can afford it? Didn’t you ask me to invest because you were short of money?”

“You don’t need to worry about this. Anyway, I will make the full compensation. I won’t owe you a cent.”

“Why?” Gu Nianbin was puzzled. “You are an outstanding businessman. You have a keen eye and a smart mind. Why do you do such a thing that harms others and does not benefit yourself?”

“President Gu, you don’t need to know that. I have my reasons.” Lu Haochen shook the wine in his hand and took a sip.

Gu Nianbin’s gaze was heavy and his eyes were as black as ink. After a while, he suddenly curled his lips, and he seemed to smile lightly. “Is it because of that woman that you are so impulsive? You are actually willing to pay tens of millions for her. I really admire you.”

“Well, President Gu, since you mentioned this, let’s be frank. You know Du Xiaoxian, right? Why did you deny it when we first met?”

“Who says I know her?” Gu Nianbin said coldly.

“Don’t you know her? Although you concealed it well, Du Xiaoxian’s expression is clear. She is a very simple person. She is not as good at acting as you.” Lu Haochen said, “It’s not just me. I believe Miss Lan should be able to tell as well.”

“That woman is so silly. Why do you trust her so much?”

“How do you know if she’s silly or not?”

“I can just feel it.”

“President Gu, why don’t you just admit it!” Lu Haochen took another sip of wine. “The first time Xiaoxian saw you, she was stunned. Obviously, she recognized you. The second time she saw you, she burned her hand. The third time, she fainted. The fourth time, which was today, you exposed her so-called deception.”

“Isn’t that deception?” Gu Nianbin interrupted him. “She lives with the child’s father, but she lies to you that they are siblings!”

“She told me a long time ago that she and Du Huayue were not biological siblings.”

“What about the child? Isn’t it Du Huayue’s?”

“So what? She didn’t tell me, but that doesn’t mean she was lying.”

Gu Nianbin was silent for a while. Then he poured the wine into his mouth and said, “Well, it seems that you think my kindness is ill-intended. Since you can afford the high breach fee, I have nothing to say.” He put down the glass and stood up. “Goodbye.”

“Wait,” Lu Haochen stopped him and asked in a pleading tone, “President Gu, can you let her go?”

Gu Nianbin was stunned for a moment and then sat down again. “I don’t understand what you mean.”

“Didn’t you come to Yawan for her this time?” Lu Haochen said, “No matter what your story was, it’s already in the past. Now she’s with me. I hope you won’t disturb us.”

“President Lu, please don’t misunderstand me. I don’t have bad intentions. Since you don’t appreciate my kindness, I can’t do anything about it. But don’t worry, I have no interest in that woman, and I won’t disturb you either.”

“I am relieved to hear that, President Gu.”

“Can I leave now?”

“Please.” Lu Haochen sat still and did not move, only making a gesture.

Gu Nianbin glanced at Lu Haochen in a dark and gloomy gaze. Then he turned around and left.

Lu Haochen poured himself another glass of wine and sipped it. He knew that he was taking a risk, but he had no choice. He had to take a gamble. Even if he lost both his money and that woman, he would not regret it. At least he tried his best.

He took out his phone and called Du Huayue to tell the latter his plan. Du Huayue pondered for a moment on the other end of the line and said, “Okay.”

He hung up the phone and sat for a while. Then he got up and left. There was not much time left for him. He had to nail the matter before Gu Nianbin started to act.

When Du Huayue returned home, Du Xiaoxian was sitting in the living room in a daze. Seeing him return, she hurriedly asked, “Brother Ah Yue, is Cuicui alright?”

Du Huayue shook his head and walked over to sit in front of her. “I’m sorry, Xiaoxian. I told Cuicui the truth.”

Du Xiaoxian was shocked, “Then she, well, forget it.” Her expression turned dark. “It’s good to tell Cuicui. In this case, she won’t misunderstand.”

“Xiaoxian,” Du Huayue hesitated. “I’m very worried. Looking at Gu Nianbin’s actions today, I think he won’t let you go. We have to think of a way.”

Since meeting Gu Nianbin, Du Xiaoxian had been very uneasy. Hearing Du Huayue’s words, she was even more anxious. “Brother Ah Yue, what should we do?”

Du Huayue sighed. “Xiaoxian, Gu Nianbin is no longer the person he used to be. If he knows that Niannian is his child, he will definitely get her back. But we can’t leave here. Besides, I am going to marry Cuicui soon. I am really worried about you when you are alone. So now,” He paused for a moment and said, “I’ve thought about it. Right now, only President Lu can protect you. Niannian also likes him very much. I think it would be better for you and President Lu to hold the wedding together with us. This is the best way.”

Du Xiaoxian did not expect him to make such a suggestion. She was stunned for a moment. After a long time, she said, “President Lu and I, we, we haven’t yet got to that stage…”

“I know,” Du Huayue said, “I know that you have not completely accepted him, but he is really a good person. Moreover, he likes you and Niannian very much. He can protect you and also let Niannian have a good living environment. Why not?”

“But,” Du Xiaoxian was hesitant. “President Lu, will he agree?”

“I’ll go talk to him. There should be no problem.”

Du Xiaoxian bit her lips and was still very hesitant. “I need to think about it!”

“What do you need to think about? This is a desperate situation.” Du Huayue said, “Haven’t you seen how Gu Nianbin is today? He came to Yawan specifically for you this time.”

“How do you know?”

“It’s obvious. Everything about the contract was done before he left last time. What else could he do here? His actions today have already explained the reason. Xiaoxian, don’t hesitate. He won’t let you go.”

Du Xiaoxian sighed and looked at the shallow print on the glass coffee table. She was silent for a while and said, “Three days. I will give you an answer in three days.”