Chapter 16: Will Mr. Gu Be Willing to Let Go?

Li Yueting let out a sharp scream, but in the next second, under Gu Pingsheng's cold gaze, she swallowed it back. "Gu... President Gu."

Gu Pingsheng's eyes were icy. "Li Yueting, don't test my patience."

Li Yueting's eyes brimmed with grievance. "If I've done something wrong, I hope President Gu will enlighten me."

Gu Pingsheng interlaced his fingers, resting them on the desk. "I don't get involved with my company's employees. From the moment you chose to stay, you should have understood that. I don't want today's incident to happen again. If she is unhappy, those who upset her will not fare well either. Do you understand?"

Li Yueting's hand clenched tightly at her side. "What if she finds out on her own? How can you be sure that Zhao Fuhe won't become arrogant and cause trouble in front of Wen Zhixia?"

The phone rang again. Gu Pingsheng stood up, gripping her neck. "She will never know. My patience is limited. If it happens again, I won't hold back."

After he left with his phone, Li Yueting coughed and gasped, clutching her neck.

She had waited so long and become an incomplete woman for him, yet to him, she was merely dispensable! She wasn't even worth a hostess!

At the banquet.

Zhao Fuhe couldn't leave; President Wang wouldn't let her go. She had no choice but to call Gu Pingsheng for help again.

Over half an hour later, Gu Pingsheng finally arrived.

When Zhao Fuhe saw him, her eyes reddened with grievance, and she hurried to stand behind him.

President Wang poured two drinks, handing one to Gu Pingsheng with a smile. "I wonder if President Gu is willing to let go? How about I leave my companion for you?"

They were used to these games—exchanging companions was nothing new. After all, these occasions were mere facades; no one would bring their legitimate spouse here. Whether exchanged or given away, the women brought along were just serving a different master, and the men gained yet another layer of 'valuable friendship.'

"Senior, please don't..." Zhao Fuhe heard President Wang's words and shook her head at Gu Pingsheng in terror.

President Wang's expression darkened. Gu Pingsheng pressed the glass President Wang handed him to Zhao Fuhe's lips. "Such ignorance of the rules. President Wang favoring you is your blessing. Drink."

Zhao Fuhe, terrified, swallowed it, tears shimmering in her eyes.

Gu Pingsheng had no intention of letting her go, and President Wang needed a way out.

Zhao Fuhe apologized to President Wang with three drinks and finally claimed illness to leave with Gu Pingsheng.

As soon as Zhao Fuhe exited the private room, she rushed into the restroom to vomit. Gu Pingsheng paused. "I'll wait for you in the car. I'll take you to eat something."

Not long after Wen Zhixia left the company, she encountered someone.

"If my memory serves me, Miss Wen... still owes me a meal. I've been waiting quite a while." Zhang Zhiyan stepped out of his car, personally opened the door for her, and spoke with a smile.

Having reached this point, Wen Zhixia seemed to have no good reason to refuse.

Zhang Zhiyan chose a restaurant with taste, opting not for a private room but a refined spot by the window.

"Speaking of which, I'm technically your senior, but when we've met in business, you haven't given me any favors. I can't count how many times I've lost out to you," Zhang Zhiyan remarked, recalling their two companies' fierce competition over projects.

Wen Zhixia's lips curved faintly. "President Zhang let me win."

Zhang Zhiyan laughed lightly. "Now that's putting me on a pedestal. When would you ever need me to concede?"

"But, what a pity," he sighed. "You've withdrawn from the business circle these past two years. I've lost a worthy opponent. A few days ago, I saw President Gu at the Junyue. He had a woman with him. At first glance, I thought you were making a comeback..."

Junyue.

Wen Zhixia raised her brows. "Is President Zhang trying to tell me something?"

Zhang Zhiyan parted his lips, but just then, he caught sight of Gu Pingsheng entering, accompanied by his woman. He curled his lips. "President Gu has arrived."