Chapter 422 - When Husband and Wife are of the Same Mind Their Resolve Can Cut Through Metal Part 2 9
Chapter 422 of "Assistant to My Contracted Husband" introduces the scene: âJian Ran, were you cursing me in your heart just now?âJian Ran: ââŚâJian Ran didnât... Keep going!
âJian Ran, were you cursing me in your heart just now?âJian Ran: ââŚâ
Jian Ran didnât respond immediately to Gu Mochenâs sudden question, and she couldnât help but choke a little, coughing violently.
That was the reaction of someone who had done something guilty and got caught.
Upon hearing her, the smile on Gu Mochenâs lips became even more pronounced as his magnetic laughter sounded.
Indeed, calling Jian Ran not only helped him relaxâŚ
it also delighted his body and soul.
Gu Mochen narrowed his dark eyesâŚ
âI justâŚ
didnât think of cursing you.â
âHmmâŚ
I believe everything you say,â he replied.
As Gu Mochen said this, Jian Ran felt even more guilty and couldnât help but lick her dry lips.
She wondered if everyone who did something guilty felt the same as she did.
Neither of them spoke again, but there was an inexplicable affection weaving between them.
Jian Ran actually wanted to ask⌠Gu MochenâŚ
how did you manage to hide it so well, everyone thinks Gu Mochen is the president of the Gu Family, but little do they know, Gu Mochen is the helmsman of the Carlo Consortium.
Perhaps⌠some men are just scheming and unfathomable.
After a long while, Jian Ran heard the respectful Italian coming from the other side of the phone.
Then came Gu Mochenâs crisp response in Italian.
âSorry, I have to go to a meeting.
Jian Ran, I wonât be able to return tonight.
I need to take a flight to Abano Terme.
Tomorrow morning, I will rush back to join you to meet with the partner, regarding the design proposal requirements.
In a bit, Secretary Zhou will send someone to give them to youâŚ
Be good, take care of yourself, donât make me worry.â
Jian Ran: ââŚâ
Gu Mochen sat through a full 10 hours of flight, then went straight to meetings without rest.
Recalling Secretary Zhouâs words that the manâs hectic schedule was to quickly return to be with Tang Bao, Jian Ran felt a slight stirring in her heart.
Jian Ran pursed her lips and subconsciously blurted out.
âHmm, take care of yourself.â
Jian Ranâs voice was low, but Gu Mochen captured it precisely and accurately.
âJian RanâŚ
could you repeat what you just said?â
âHmm?â
Jian Ranâs beautiful eyes were startled, then realizing she had vocalized her care, her face suddenly felt blazing hot.
âI didnât say anything just now.
Iâm going to hang up.â
Having said that, Jian Ran hurried to hang up the phone, but still heard the manâs pleased voice escape from his thin lips as she did.
Jian Ran helplessly stretched out her hand to rub her temples.
As for Gu MochenâŚ
how could she have remained indifferent to him before, treating him like a stranger?
ButâŚ
for some reason, the man had been intentionally or unintentionally stirring her heartstrings lately.
Jian Ranâs eyes darkenedâŚ
Jian RanâŚ
donât be beguiled.
He can speak sweet nothings to you in that tender, soft voice, just as he canâŚ
be as gentle as water to other women, as he was with the Qin Family, in the office.
Gu Mochen is a poppy, a poison.
You cannot afford to be tainted.
With these thoughts, Jian Ran took the initiative to walk towards the bathroom and then washed her face with cold water, trying to regain some sense so as not to fall under the manâs spell.
Meanwhile, in the lounge:
Gu Mochen, looking at the phone that was hung up on, curved his thin lips slightly, looking devilishly charming.
The staff member who came to remind Gu Mochen about the meeting was absolutely terrified.
My GodâŚ
Mr.
Gu actually smiledâŚ
Gu always maintained a serious and no-nonsense demeanor, so it is a wonder who managed to make him smile.
At 6 P.M.
Rome time, Secretary Zhou arranged for authentic Chinese food to be delivered to Jian Ran and also assigned a female secretary to accompany her.
Jian Ran had seen this female secretary before in the secretarial department of the floor where Gu Mochen was located, under the supervision of Secretary Zhou.
Usually, she only interacted with Secretary Zhou.
And so did Gu Mochen,
âMiss Jian, hello, this is the design request from our partners for tomorrowâs cooperation.
Please take a look,â she said.
âAlrightâŚâ
The female secretary was extremely respectful, her words completely formal without a trace of personal feeling.
The employees of the Gu Family were all top-notch professionals.
This was also one of the important factors in choosing Jian Ran in the first place.
âMiss Jian, the other party mainly deals in mother and baby products.
They would like Gu Family to design a baby bottleâŚâ
Jian Ranâs beautiful eyes widened in surprise.
She was more involved in architectural design and didnât do baby bottles.
More importantly, isnât a baby bottle a small item for the Carlo Consortium?
WhyâŚ
did Gu Mochen take it?
The female secretary, noticing the confusion in Jian Ranâs eyes, spoke up.
âMiss Jian, Bon Company monopolizes mother and baby products throughout Europe.
That is to say, if we land this design project, we could secure about eighty percent of the market share for baby bottle rights,â she explained.
Upon hearing this, Jian Ranâs eyes shone brightly.
Now she understood.
SoâŚ
although it was a small item, it had a big use.
It indeed fit Gu Mochenâs domineering style, preferring to monopolize everything.
âAlright, I understandâŚâ
âAdditionally,â the secretary continued, âMr.
Gu asked me to remind youâŚ
the Bon Group still has a few pieces of land idleâŚ
You might as well prepare some new building designs in advanceâŚ
Opportunities always favor the prepared.â
âHmm.â
It looked likeâŚ
Gu Mochen really was on the same page as her.
When husband and wife are of one mind, their sharpness can cut through metal, right?
Realizing what she had been thinking, Jian Ran briefly detested herself.
Her thoughts now instinctively considered herself and Gu Mochen as a married couple.
Although, nominally, they were husband and wife.
âMiss Jian, then I wonât disturb you further.
If you need anything, hereâs my business card; you can call me directly.
Iâm staying in a standard suite on the second floor,â the secretary said.
Jian Ran: ââŚâ
A standard suite for an ordinary employee.
WhyâŚ
was she staying in a presidential suite?
Clearly, the female secretary was tacitly aware.
Jian Ran nodded and replied softly.
âAlright, thank you.â
âYouâre welcome, Miss Jian, itâs what I should do.â
After the secretary left, Jian Ran heard a notification on her phone and picked it up to find a surprising message from Gu Mochen.
Sorry, Mrs.
Gu, Mr.
Gu was busy with work today and couldnât attend to the Gu Family matters.
Heâll be more mindful in the future.
Jian Ran: ââŚâ