Chapter 229: Chapter 207: Appointments on Tuesday
Qiao Yuxian came out of the bathroom and sat beside Gu Yanjing again.
Shi Tan at the voice studio was also arranging work for her.
Qiao Yuxian was bargaining with her.
While chatting with Shi Tan.
The person marked as Uncle Wen started messaging her: [Are you here yet?]
Qiao Yuxian: [Uncle, you didn’t tell me where to go.]
Uncle Wen: [Didn’t I say?]
Qiao Yuxian exited the chat, opened YM’s short videos, searched and downloaded some, then sent five videos to Uncle Wen.
All were on preventing dementia.
Qiao Yuxian: [Practice often when you have free time.]
Uncle Wen sent her a meme that said, "Do you think my fist is big?"
Qiao Yuxian found a meme of a blooming red peony with the words "Happy every day" in big letters.
The letters were flashing in rainbow colors.
Uncle Wen: [??? Are you eighty?]
Qiao Yuxian: [Yeah. Next time you see me, remember to call me Auntie.]
Uncle Wen: [... You just want to take advantage of me. Just come over, Jingxian Building.]
Qiao Yuxian looked at her phone and thought for a moment: [Can I ask if it’s something big?]
She didn’t know why.
When she first heard about this big thing, she was very excited.
But now that he mentioned it, she’s feeling a bit uneasy.
She always feels like this person wants to trick her.
Uncle Wen: [I’ll introduce you to a jerk. Just come, it’s sure to be a surprise for you.]
Qiao Yuxian thought he probably couldn’t provide any pleasant surprises.
But she was still curious about the big thing he mentioned, so she agreed.
She was just focused on the big thing.
And forgot the bargaining with Shi Tan.
This led to her work piling up, and later she had to repay it bit by bit.
Not long after chatting with Uncle Wen, Qiao Yuxian checked the time and planned to leave.
Gu Yanjing watched her stand up.
Qiao Yuxian said, "I’ve got some things to do, won’t be having dinner with you tonight."
"Going to meet friends again?" Gu Yanjing asked.
"I met them this morning; won’t meet tonight." Qiao Yuxian said, booking a car with her phone, "Tonight going to see an uncle, who will introduce me to a jerk."
Gu Yanjing’s eyebrows raised slightly.
Qiao Yuxian also found her words funny. She chuckled and said, "I’ll go check it out. If he tricks me, I’ll drown him tonight."
"I’ll give you a ride." Gu Yanjing said, beginning to rise.
Qiao Yuxian said, "No need, I’ve called a car."
Gu Yanjing watched her.
Qiao Yuxian met his gaze, smiled gently, and said, "When I see him tonight, I’ll come back and share my little secret with you."
"Little secret." Gu Yanjing repeated.
Qiao Yuxian nodded, "Yes, little secret."
Gu Yanjing said, "Alright. Be safe."
"Okay."
...
Qiao Yuxian had just left for less than a minute when Su Qi came in, carrying a pile of documents.
Putting the documents on the table, Su Qi said, "Mr. Gu, Wen Mingcheng has booked out Jingxian Building."
Gu Yanjing flipped through the documents Su Qi brought without speaking.
Su Qi continued, "They brought a lot of people, almost everywhere at Jingxian Building and its surroundings. He’s been arranging to meet you multiple times; now with such a big setup, I’m worried he might mean harm to you."
"In that case, let’s let the Capital City’s situation change tonight." Gu Yanjing said calmly.
Su Qi’s expression became more serious.
If Yunzhong Building decides to act, it might cause everyone in Capital City to stay awake tonight.
Although nobody knows they’re meeting now. But since Wen Mingcheng’s people are at Jingxian Building, something’s definitely up.
However, once the Gu Family enters Jingxian Building, news will surely spread quickly.
Immediately, it’ll receive attention from all sectors.
Meeting with Wen Mingcheng, they had long been prepared.
Tonight, either both parties will walk out of Jingxian Building safely.
Or... only one side will come out.
This concerns the future situation of Capital City.
Whether it’s a balance between the two families, or one’s dominance.
Su Qi looked at Gu Yanjing, paused and added, "About the Madam..."
"She won’t be implicated." Gu Yanjing said.
Su Qi was momentarily stunned.
He was thinking of asking whether to inform the boss’s wife, since tonight’s somewhat dangerous.
Though he believes his Mr. Gu would certainly be fine, it’s still a risky affair; even a 0.01% risk is still risk.
Unexpectedly, his Mr. Gu considered that 0.01% risk and even prepared a way out for the Madam.
Even if something happened to him, it wouldn’t drag Qiao Yuxian down.
Su Qi’s serious expression gradually turned blank.
Gu Yanjing glanced at him, tapping the desk twice with his fingers.
Su Qi snapped back, immediately saying, "I’ll go check on our people."
Gu Yanjing didn’t speak.
Su Qi left the office.
Gu Yanjing sorted through some documents.
The office was quiet for less than five minutes when the door was pushed open again. Gu Yanjing looked up. There were Lin Huai Shu and Chu Zhengran walking in.
Chu Zhengran maintained his calm, gentle demeanor.
Lin Huai Shu in sportswear, hands in pockets, with a smile that was both stylish and roguish.
Gu Yanjing glanced at them and then turned his gaze back, continuing his work: "You two never miss any excitement."
"Of course. Where there’s fun, there’s no absence of me." Lin Huai Shu said with a smile.
Chu Zhengran said warmly, "If you don’t watch, you’re missing out."
Gu Yanjing didn’t speak.
The two were unreserved, one sitting in a chair across his desk, the other directly on the desk.
Chu Zhengran asked, "Is it just Wen Mingcheng going?"
Gu Yanjing put down the documents, leaned back in his chair, and said, "I don’t know."
"It’s tied to Yunzhong Building’s survival; the president wouldn’t show up?" Lin Huai Shu said, "That’s improbable."
"Not necessarily." Chu Zhengran said. "When have you seen him appear? Since Yunzhong Building appeared in the Capital City thirty years ago, this so-called president of Yunzhong Building is like a virtual person. Initially, it was managed by someone named Huo, later by Wen Mingcheng."
Lin Huai Shu didn’t speak.
Gu Yanjing also remained silent for a while, saying, "We’ll find out once we meet."
"Indeed." Chu Zhengran said, "I’m quite curious. Actually, I’m very curious."
"I’m exceedingly curious." Lin Huai Shu said.
Gu Yanjing didn’t speak, kept silent for a while, and continued with his work.
...
At six thirty in the evening.
Jingxian Building.
Qiao Yuxian wandered around Jingxian Building before sitting back in their private room.
"Uncle Wen, seems like a big deal." Qiao Yuxian sat on the single sofa in the private room, looking at Wen Mingcheng next to her, "There are people inside and out here, who’re you fighting? Did someone come into the country? Why haven’t I heard?"
Wen Mingcheng sat in the middle of the long sofa, lightly swirling a glass of red wine, raising his eyebrows at Qiao Yuxian with an air of mystique, without speaking.
Qiao Yuxian looked at him with speechless disdain, seeing his silence, no longer asked.
Sitting on the sofa, she picked up a fruit plate and quietly ate some fruit.
No matter who he wants to see, if a fight breaks out later, she’ll take the opportunity to hit Wen Mingcheng twice.