It was later discovered that it was done by debt collectors, but the person who provided the clue was Xie Jianyuan.
The matter has come to a temporary end, and Xu Chun has gradually returned to her normal work and activities. She seems no different from before, but everyone knows that Xu Chun has completely manipulated Shen Zhu in this game. Xu Chun is not as innocent and harmless as they originally thought.
On Thursday, Xu Chun received a special invitation. Xie Jianyuan casually scratched the chin of the cat in his arms, glanced at it, and asked, "Who is it?"
Xu Chun unfolded the invitation and showed it to him. "It's from President Gu. It's his younger brother's birthday, and he's throwing a cruise party for him. He invited us to come along."
Xie Jianyuan put down the white cat Zora from his arms. Because they had been busy lately, they had been leaving it with Wei Jiahe. Wei Jiahe had called several times to ask them to take the cat back, and even said that they were discriminating against him and that he had no human rights, because he had indeed been forced to stay at home picking his toes recently.
"What time is it?" Xie Jianyuan asked.
The white cat gracefully walked to Xu Chun's feet and gently rubbed against Xu Chun leg. Xu Chun smiled, picked it up, and said, "Tomorrow."
Xie Jianyuan frowned slightly. To be honest, he didn't have a good impression of Gu Zi because he felt that Xu Chun's relationship with him was too intimate. Xu Chun wasn't someone who easily opened up to strangers, but Gu Zi seemed to be an exception.
Xu Chun even told him everything about her family, something he hadn't received when he first met Xu Chun.
Chapter 97 You're So Cute
On the day the banquet began, Xu Chun and Xie Jianyuan appeared hand-in-hand at the cruise ship's boarding gate, where many celebrities had gathered, including well-known actors and top business tycoons, all of whom had to walk the red carpet onto the deck. Reporters with cameras and microphones lined both sides of the red carpet. When Xu Chun and Xie Jianyuan appeared together on the red carpet, they were immediately bombarded with a barrage of camera shots.
Xu Chun had long since mastered the skill of remaining unfazed in the face of flashing lights. She walked along the red carpet to the deck, where the salty sea breeze greeted her and the air was moist. Looking down from the deck, she could see the azure sea.
A number of guests had already gathered on the deck, raising champagne and chatting with acquaintances.
Wei Jiahe spotted Xu Chun and Xie Jianyuan in the crowd at a glance, and then squeezed through the crowd with difficulty.
He came to collect his debt without any hesitation. "When are you going to pay me back for the cat food?"
Xie Jianyuan didn't even raise an eyebrow, and said in a deep voice, "Then I also need to settle accounts with you properly."
Wei Jiahe immediately withdrew his outstretched hand, chuckling awkwardly, "Don't be like that, it was just a joke." He paused, then turned his gaze to Xu Chun beside him, exclaiming in an exaggerated tone, changing the subject, "Brother Xu, you've gotten even more handsome these past few days!"
Xu Chun gently pursed her lips, smiling as she looked at him without saying a word.
Xie Jianyuan gave a lukewarm hum, then put his arm around Xu Chun and walked inside. Along the way, they encountered many famous people, who all greeted them warmly.
Xu Chun knew that many people recognized Xie Jianyuan's identity. Speaking of which, he wondered if the Xie Household had arrived. He looked around and sure enough, he saw Xie Qianqian's figure.
"Young Master Xie, please give my regards to your father. He's been living a very secluded life lately, and it's quite difficult to see him now."
The man who stopped Xie Jianyuan was a middle-aged man in a suit and tie. He looked to be of high status and had a perfectly composed smile on his face.
Xie Jianyuan reached out and grasped his hand, then smiled slightly and said in a deep voice, "I will pass on the message for you."
"When will Mr. Xie finally be willing to step down? With such an outstanding son like you, why bother with all this trouble and worry? This big company can't be handed over to outsiders to manage in the future, so it's better to let you get used to the work now."
Xie Jianyuan remained calm, nodded, and smiled, "He has his own plans. As the younger generation, we just need to follow his instructions."
The middle-aged man laughed heartily, "Young Master Xie, you're too modest."
Xu Chun's gaze fell on a figure not far away. Gu Zi, dressed in a suit, looked tall and straight, with a calm expression and handsome features. He was talking to a young and beautiful girl, and they seemed to be having a good time.
He must have noticed Xu Chun's gaze, so he glanced over casually, then raised the champagne glass in his hand and made a gesture.
Xu Chun smiled at him as well.
Xie Jianyuan turned to talk to Xu Chun, but happened to see this scene. He frowned slightly and put his arm around Xu Chun's shoulder without making a sound, as if he were declaring his ownership to someone.
The purpose of the banquet was to celebrate Gu Yiluo, but Xu Chun still didn't see him appear even after entering the first-floor lobby of the cruise ship.
Just as she was wondering, she suddenly felt her hand being gently tugged. Turning her head, she saw Gu Yiluo's pale and delicate face. He was wearing a white suit and looked almost transparent.
"Come here." He smiled at Xu Chun, softening his tone as he spoke gently.
Xu Chun had some doubts, but after hesitating for a while, she followed him.
Gu Yiluo held Xu Chun's hand as they walked through the maze-like corridors, humming a tuneless little tune to himself, looking extremely happy.
"Where to?" Xu Chun asked.
Gu Yiluo didn't turn his head until he reached a door, then whispered, "We're here."
After pushing open the door, it was just an ordinary guest room. The only difference was that there was a multimedia projector on the wall. Gu Yiluo was not in a hurry to do anything further. He simply pulled Xu Chun to the balcony. The pure white curtains fluttered, and outside was the boundless sea. The sky was very low, giving people a sense of oppression.
Xu Chun asked, "What exactly do you want with me here?"
Gu Yiluo leaned against the railing, his upper body almost completely tilted outwards, looking extremely dangerous. Xu Chun instinctively let out a low scream and reached out to pull him back.