“Since you’ve sincerely chosen to side with President Gu, let me know immediately if you hear anything on your end, got it?” Gu Wan’er reminded him. She’d check later whether his tone matched Du Sheng’s. Of course, she couldn’t rule out the possibility that they were already working together.
Besides, Zhuang Shu was a two-faced person. If things went south, he’d definitely turn on them.
“I understand. Don’t worry. Sorry to trouble you, Brother Yu. Just a small token of my appreciation.” He stuffed an envelope into her hand and quickly left.
Gu Wan’er opened the envelope and took a look. Holy cow, two stacks of US dollars.
Zhuang Shu really knew how to play the game. Du Sheng was nowhere near as good at it, but Du Sheng probably didn’t have much money anyway. It all went to that pretty wife of his.
One meeting had actually turned two senior executives. How on earth did Yu Xiaoduo pull that off? That was seriously impressive. Looked like today’s body swap was a good deal. You take my pain, I’ll solve your pain. Fair trade.
She pulled out her phone and called Yu Xiaoduo.
“The number you are calling is currently on another line. Please try again later.”
Huh? Who was this guy calling with her phone?
In the office, Yu Xiaoduo was indeed on the phone, but not calling anyone. It was his father-in-law calling in.
“What are you doing?” Gu Shilin asked in an interrogating tone.
Yu Xiaoduo felt pretty annoyed. You already have a son. Why are you so concerned about your daughter’s affairs? Clearly you just don’t want your daughter to rise. You want that son to take the top spot.
“Doing what I need to do. It’s perfectly reasonable.” Yu Xiaoduo said calmly.
Gu Shilin didn’t get angry. Instead, he said in a low voice, “Those people have deep roots in the branch company. You’d better take this seriously and rein in that little temper of yours.”
Yu Xiaoduo agreed with that. Look at how she’d thrown a little tantrum this morning and even refused to talk to people. That pout could hold an oil pot.
“I know.”
Gu Shilin said nothing more and hung up. Yu Xiaoduo found it a bit surprising. He hadn’t mentioned his own situation at all. Yu Xiaoduo had thought the old man would heartlessly try to break them apart.
Ding dong. A text message sounded. Yu Xiaoduo glanced at it and couldn’t help rubbing his eyes. How many digits was that balance?
Holy crap!
Over ninety million in pocket money. As expected of a rich young lady.
Yu Xiaoduo checked the records and suddenly twitched the corner of his mouth. It was actually from little sister Yun’er.
Little sister Yun’er was going to be his wife in the future. Didn’t that mean Gu Wan’er was using his own money to buy him a car? And he’d still have to be deeply moved by it.
Damn, Gu Wan’er, you actually mooched off your little sister’s money? That’s Yun’er’s dowry. Which is basically my money. Pay it back now, or I’m charging interest.
Speak of the devil and she calls.
“Xiao Duoduo.”
Yu Xiaoduo was speechless.
“Did you short-circuit? Or did someone crack your skull open?”
Gu Wan’er instantly rolled her eyes. Every time I want to praise you, you bounce it right back. What am I supposed to do?
“Guess what just happened.” Gu Wan’er asked with a grin. He definitely wouldn’t know.
Yu Xiaoduo was impressed too. The meeting had just ended and here she was showing off. Looked like the effect he’d created had indeed shown up.
“Zhuang Shu and Du Sheng came to see you?”
“How did you know!” Gu Wan’er exclaimed in a low voice. Was this guy spying on her?
“This meeting today was aimed at those two from the start. Looks like their reactions didn’t disappoint me.”
“No wonder. A man who’s watched three hundred scheming dramas. Badass.”
Being flattered like that by Gu Wan’er, Yu Xiaoduo felt great. He propped Gu Wan’er’s fair legs up on the desk to admire them, occasionally giving them a touch. But for some reason, it didn’t feel the same.
“Of course. I hadn’t even shown my full power yet, and those two were already scared stiff.” Yu Xiaoduo thought about going even harder next time, but it turned out this time was enough. Saved him some energy.
“Exactly. Come on, tell me what happened.”
Yu Xiaoduo immediately teased, “Oh? Who was the one who got angry this morning and refused to talk to anyone?”
“Just tell me already.”
“Say ‘big brother.'”
Gu Wan’er was speechless.
In the end, Yu Xiaoduo explained everything, finally satisfying Gu Wan’er’s curiosity.
“Impressive. Du Sheng, you actually used that method.”
“Yesterday I heard from Fu Quan that he has a beautiful wife. And when he was so obedient to me, I sensed something was off. This guy’s probably a simp. If he loses his job, his life is over.”
Gu Wan’er admired him from the bottom of her heart. “You really hit the nail on the head. Fu Quan just called. This guy spends a ton, and it’s all his wife spending it.”
“Then I’m curious. Did she cheat on him?”
“Spending money doesn’t mean betrayal.” Gu Wan’er pursed her lips.
“Logically speaking, those two things come as a package deal. Whatever, doesn’t matter.”
Although things had seen a small success, Gu Wan’er still reminded him, “I think we should keep observing those two. Maybe they’re working together to take us down.”
“True. Being careful never hurts. Alright, I need to work.”
Gu Wan’er immediately sensed something off. “Oh ho, President Yu still has work to do? You’re probably about to log in and burn stamina, aren’t you?”
Damn, this woman really understood him more and more.
“I’m also thinking about our next move. I’m hanging up.” Yu Xiaoduo ended the call. I’m doing you a favor. What’s wrong with playing some games? Always nagging.
Gu Wan’er sighed helplessly. Fine, fine. Let him play. A man only has this one hobby anyway.
Turning on the computer, Yu Xiaoduo skillfully found the game in a folder and double-clicked it. But it needed an update.
Oh, it was a big update. New character, Wife Yelan. He had to admit, her short hair wasn’t too different from Ye Shishi’s, and those long legs. Let me watch the video.
Oh ho, even her way of talking was kind of similar. That big shot vibe. So shouldn’t he do a pull? He’d saved up twenty thousand primogems. Even at zero constellations she’d be playable, right?
Half an hour later, Yu Xiaoduo logged into the game, rubbed his hands together, and touched his face, asking for a bit of Gu Wan’er’s luck with looks.
Time to pull.
With a flash of golden light, Diluc showed up. Yu Xiaoduo’s face stiffened. It’s fine. Next pull for sure.
Looking at his nearly depleted primogems, sure enough, another one came.
Qiqi arrived.
Now Yu Xiaoduo couldn’t sit still. Two whole versions’ worth of primogems, and you give me two of these? Are you forcing me to whale?
As a free-to-play player, facing this situation, there was only one choice.
Sorry, quitting the game. Goodbye.
He looked at Gu Wan’er’s delicate hands. He never expected them to be this unlucky. Gu Wan’er, you really are a jinx.
The phone on the desk suddenly rang again. Yu Xiaoduo figured it was Gu Wan’er calling. He’d make her compensate him. At least ten 648-packs to soothe his soul.
But when he picked up the phone and saw the caller ID, it was someone called Big White Goose. Who was this?
“Hello.”
A pleasant voice came through the phone. “Come to Longhai tonight. Let’s have dinner.”
Who is this? So arrogant. You say dinner and I just come?
