“Yes! I’ll head back right away.” Gu Xiao changed his clothes, boarded the helicopter, and flew to the airport for a flight to Longhai City, making several phone calls at the same time.
Back on the yacht, Gu Yuanli gazed up at the starry sky. He couldn’t believe that Gu Wan’er had only been in Longhai City for a few days and already had such a stroke of luck. This was a project he hadn’t been able to secure last year, yet she’d managed to get it.
With her abilities, it was impossible for her to pull off such a big project in so little time. Someone must be helping her. But who?
No matter who it was, this was a direct move against him.
After a long pause, Gu Yuanli made a call. A calm voice answered from the other end: “Hello.”
“Our dear little sister is making big moves. Just thought I’d let you know,” Gu Yuanli said teasingly.
“I already know.”
Gu Yuanli hung up the phone with a scoff. Once we’ve dealt with Gu Wan’er, then we’ll have our real game. We’ll see who the Gu empire ends up in the hands of. But one thing’s for sure—it won’t be Gu Wan’er. A woman should just obediently marry out of the family. She’s got her heart set on being an empress, like Wu Zetian.
She’s watched way too many TV dramas. How could such a massive family enterprise ever be handed over to a woman like her?
The next morning, a heavy rainstorm hit Longhai City. Listening to the sound of the raindrops, Yu Xiaoduo felt especially cozy and really didn’t want to get up for work.
Before even opening his eyes, he sniffed the air. It was the smell of his own little den. Yu Xiaoduo couldn’t help but wonder—was there some kind of rule to these swaps? Is it over now? But I haven’t even gotten to know Sister Yun’er yet.
After finishing breakfast, Yu Xiaoduo headed out with the thermos of goji berry tea his mom had made, a look of utter helplessness on his face. He didn’t need any “supplementing”—any more and he’d be bursting with excess energy.
“Bro Yu, morning!” Zhao Liang seemed to have already gotten over his “heartbreak.”
Yu Xiaoduo tossed the car keys to Zhao Liang. “I filled up your tank.”
“Bro Yu, you’re too polite. Why would you fill the tank? No need for that.”
“Oh, good thing I didn’t, then.”
Zhao Liang: “……”
Now that’s the Bro Yu I know.
Yu Xiaoduo got into his own car. Zhao Liang, standing nearby, asked in confusion, “Bro Yu, not driving my new baby today?”
“Sigh, I have to go pick up President Gu.”
“It’s only been a short time and you two are already so tight. Forget it, I’ll just go by myself.” Zhao Liang put on the look of a poor abandoned soul, making Yu Xiaoduo’s scalp tingle.
Originally, he hadn’t planned to go pick her up. But then he thought of his salary. Forget it, forget it. Why argue with a woman on her period?
Inside her villa, Gu Wan’er woke up and immediately started grumbling angrily. Why couldn’t Yu Xiaoduo come and experience this pain for her? If, after her period was over, he swapped into her body again, she would definitely not let him off easy.
Looking at the documents on her desk, Gu Wan’er rubbed her dry, tired eyes. She’d worked late last night and roughly put together a simple PowerPoint presentation. She had to admit, the prospects were very good.
After changing into a black tailored suit, Gu Wan’er walked out the door. When she saw Yu Xiaoduo leaning against the car door, smoking, a little warmth flickered in her heart. At least he still had some conscience; she’d thought he might not come.
“Little Sister Wan’er.”
Gu Wan’er: “……”
Gu Wan’er didn’t even know what to say. The tiny bit of goodwill she’d just felt was mercilessly stomped out by him.
Watching Gu Wan’er approach with a dark expression, Yu Xiaoduo teased, “What’s the matter? Ate gunpowder for breakfast?”
“I’ve seen your file. You’re two months younger than me. Call me ‘big sister.'”
“You’re really going to take advantage of me on this?”
Gu Wan’er simply pulled her ID card out of her purse. Yu Xiaoduo looked at it—she really was two months older. What was there to show off about that?
“Oh dear, we’re going to be late. Let’s hurry to work.” Yu Xiaoduo’s tone suddenly shifted, and he got into the car with a grin.
Gu Wan’er scoffed coldly, “Still not calling me big sister?”
“President Gu, don’t be like that. Be good.”
“Hmph, stop acting so bossy around me from now on. Just do as you’re told.” Gu Wan’er got into the passenger seat, fastened her seatbelt, and launched into what seemed like a training session. Too bad our Bro Yu doesn’t fall for that sort of thing.
But still, Yu Xiaoduo brought out the breakfast he’d prepared. “Here. I bet you didn’t eat breakfast. I picked up some plain congee for you on the way.”
“Not bad, little stinky brother,” Gu Wan’er said, taking the breakfast teasingly.
But Yu Xiaoduo smirked slyly. “As for whether little brother is stinky or not, big sister here should already know, right?”
Gu Wan’er: “……” She desperately wanted to throw the congee in his face.
Did he think anyone could just take advantage of Yu Xiaoduo so easily? There’s always a price to pay.
Thinking about the wonderful dream from the day before, Yu Xiaoduo felt absolutely thrilled. He’d even come up with a title.
“The Story of Me Becoming the Filling in a Sandwich, or alternately, The Daily Lives of Me, Big Sister Wan’er, and Little Sister Yun’er.”
“What are you smirking about? It’s disgusting,” Gu Wan’er said irritably from the side.
“Nothing, just thinking it’s all kind of funny.”
Gu Wan’er rolled her eyes. Sometimes she thought Yu Xiaoduo was quite the macho man; other times, she wanted to hack him to death.
“Hey, have you asked your dad for help?” Yu Xiaoduo asked curiously.
Sipping Yu Xiaoduo’s thoughtful plain congee, Gu Wan’er pursed her red lips. “Not yet. If I can avoid relying on him, I will.”
“Hmm. Actually, you could test the reactions of the company’s senior management. Call a meeting when you get to the office. Anyone who tries to block you, write their names down. Then, when the time comes, cut them loose and replace them with your own people.”
Gu Wan’er frowned her elegant brows. “It’s not that easy. They’re all veteran employees.”
“Do you know the first thing a new emperor does upon ascending the throne? Eliminate the loyalists of the previous emperor. If you want to solidify your position within the family, you must have your own team. Soft-heartedness will only get you hurt.”
Hearing Yu Xiaoduo’s words, Gu Wan’er pursed her lips. “That’s an interesting thought.”
“Right? When you’ve watched three hundred films and shows about imperial power struggles, you gain some profound insights too.”
Suddenly, Gu Wan’er flashed a mischievous smile, but unfortunately, Yu Xiaoduo didn’t see it.
“Xiaoduo.”
Yu Xiaoduo frowned. “Why so affectionate all of a sudden? I’m not used to it.”
“I’ve prepared a surprise for you.”
“Somehow I get the feeling you’ve prepared a shock for me.”
Gu Wan’er drank the last mouthful of congee, pulled out a tissue, and wiped her lips. “You’ll find out soon enough.”
“So secretive. This definitely doesn’t look like anything good.” Yu Xiaoduo felt uneasy. Seeing her smug expression, she’d certainly set some kind of trap.
Before they reached the company, Gu Wan’er asked to get out early. She planned to enter through the main lobby.
Yu Xiaoduo went up from the parking garage. As soon as he arrived at the HR department, he saw Zhao Liang running over with a shocked expression. “Bro Yu, you’re a legend!”
“What’s so legendary?” Yu Xiaoduo asked, puzzled.
“Stop pretending you don’t know. I’m so jealous you get to have a sugar mommy.”
Yu Xiaoduo: “……”
Just then, Supervisor He walked over with a big smile. “Congratulations, you’ve been transferred to President Gu’s side to serve as her secretary.”
Colleagues all around came over to offer their congratulations. Being by President Gu’s side meant he was bound for a meteoric rise. But this was all so sudden.
Qian Longhu looked at Yu Xiaoduo, his eyes full of envy. Why him? Why assign him to be President Gu’s secretary?
