CHAPTER 357: CHAPTER 357: SURPRISE

Gu Yikun went up to the exhibition hall on the 13th floor. The T-stage, audience seats, sound and lighting in the hall were all in the debugging and inspection stage. He Sirui led the company team in the rehearsal. She would also participate in the catwalk tonight, showcasing the most valuable jewelry to the guests gathered here from around the world.

He Sirui was full of confidence in this event. She would make everyone see her charm.

The dual identity of designer and model would certainly add points to her. The lights and stage tonight were destined to belong to her. No one could take it away.

He Sirui saw Gu Yikun coming in, she put down her work, "Yikun, are you satisfied with everything?"

"As long as you handle it well."

He Sirui saw he was in a good mood and said, "The square downstairs is preparing for an outdoor dance party. I didn’t receive any notice about it before, so I didn’t invite a male partner."

On the surface, she was stating a fact, but in reality, she was asking him why he hadn’t disclosed this to her.

Now they were in a cooperative relationship. How could he keep even a dance party from her?

Gu Yikun avoided the main issue, "Participation in the party is voluntary. There are so many guests on site. If you really can’t find a dance partner, you don’t have to participate."

One sentence made He Sirui feel very embarrassed. With her conditions, how could she not find a dance partner?

He Sirui had nothing to say for a moment. Gu Yikun didn’t care what expression she had. He took the elevator to the luxury suite on the top floor. As soon as the elevator door opened, he heard the sound of children playing.

Gu Aixi was running around in the hall, "Brother can’t catch me!"

Gu Jinxiu was jogging behind her, "Sister runs too fast, I really can’t catch you!"

Aixi ran into her grandmother’s arms, "Grandma, hold me."

Mrs. An picked up her darling, "You’re sweating, stop playing, rest for a while and play later."

Liang Huiyun wiped the sweat off her granddaughter with a small towel. The in-laws were chatting about childcare with many topics.

Gu Jinxiu sat next to his grandfather and asked, "When will mommy come?"

Gu Kuangyong and Mr. An were playing chess. Gu Kuangyong, fully focused on the game, casually answered, "You have to wait until the evening."

Gu Jinxiu felt that time was passing very slowly, "It’s still a long time until evening!"

Aixi heard her brother asking about mommy, she missed mommy too, tugging on her grandmother’s clothes, "Want mommy... daddy!"

Gu Yikun appeared in the hall, Aixi ran over, "Lift me up high!"

Gu Yikun picked up his daughter, "Miss mommy? You can see her tonight."

"When is tonight?"

"After dinner, it will be evening."

An Junxi and Secretary Wang had been to many places. Secretary Wang was a competent guide, knowing more about historical sites than typical guides, almost reciting them fluently, providing An Junxi with a great travel experience.

Around noon, Gu Yikun called her, asking if she had eaten. An Junxi said, "Secretary Wang and I just went to a small town and want to try the local specialties."

"Alright, let me know when you get back to the hotel."

"Okay. Have you eaten?"

Gu Yikun stood on the balcony, watching through the glass his daughter Aixi, whose mouth was full of rice. Seeing her dad watching, Aixi waved her spoon and smiled at him.

Gu Yikun’s voice was tinted with a smile, "Just about to have a meal."

"Then go ahead and eat, we can talk when I get back."

An Junxi didn’t know that the family on the other end was having a meal together. She and Secretary Wang found a good restaurant and hadn’t even sat down when they ran into acquaintances.

An Junxi was thrilled, she walked up, "Senior, Yu Zheng, when did you guys arrive? Where are you staying? Why didn’t you come look for me?"

Gong Xiaoyu’s knife and fork paused in mid-air. She and Yu Zheng had specifically gone to a far place to eat, but they still ran into tonight’s main character.

Secretary Wang blinked vigorously at them from behind. Yu Zheng was quick to respond, saying, "The president notified me to come on a business trip. I saw the itinerary wasn’t too rushed, so I brought Xiaoyu along to look around when we’re not busy."

An Junxi said, "Since we’re so fated to meet, do you mind if I join you?"

Gong Xiaoyu invited them to sit down, "Of course I don’t mind. Secretary Wang, please sit."

She wouldn’t mind. It was a bit awkward with just her and Yu Zheng eating alone. Having acquaintances join would make her feel more relaxed.

She didn’t know what Yu Zheng thought, but she felt a bit awkward, always not acting naturally.

When they dated, they maintained a courteous distance. That night in the car, after much tension, Yu Zheng finally mustered the courage to kiss her, but You Lifen ruined the moment at the last second.

Gong Xiaoyu was quite grateful to You Lifen. Maybe she wasn’t ready yet.

This trip to Saint Petersburg, both had their own thoughts, testing and accommodating each other, conducting a tacit yet unfamiliar psychological battle.

Yu Zheng hoped that their relationship could make substantial progress after this trip. He had hurriedly completed his work before the trip, intensely anticipating every moment, but Secretary Wang poured cold water on him.

Secretary Wang was responsible for arranging the rooms. Without Yu Zheng’s reminder, she arranged a highly romantic deluxe suite for them. Yu Zheng was extremely grateful, "Secretary Wang, next time I go on a business trip, tell me what you want to buy, and I’ll get it for you!"

It wasn’t long after he said this, Secretary Wang regretfully told him, "Your fiancée contacted me, saying you need two rooms and told me not to let you know it was her idea. Aren’t you engaged? You two aren’t as close as a couple who have been dating for three months!"

They were engaged after all. This trip was supposed to be an early honeymoon, yet they needed two rooms. Anyone could see their relationship wasn’t great.

Yu Zheng despondently said, "Then let’s do as she wishes."

Gong Xiaoyu didn’t know that Secretary Wang had told Yu Zheng everything. When she got the room card, she joked with Yu Zheng, "Secretary Wang arranged great rooms for us, she’s really kind-hearted."

Yu Zheng didn’t discuss this topic in depth and treated her even more courteously than before.

Gong Xiaoyu was quite satisfied with the current state. Continuing to interact this way was also nice, without too much pressure.

An Junxi thought about the sensitive issue of lodging. She and Secretary Wang sat across from them. Secretary Wang took the lead in ordering a few dishes, and An Junxi teased the two opposite, "You guys are too much, definitely deliberately leaving us out to have fun. Where are you staying?"

Gong Xiaoyu knew what An Junxi wanted to ask, "We’re all at the same hotel, but Yu Zheng and I are on different floors."

An Junxi felt sorry for Yu Zheng for a second. Such a great opportunity, wasted.

The four had a pleasant meal, with Yu Zheng courteously taking care of the three ladies. After the meal, Gong Xiaoyu simply joined An Junxi and Secretary Wang’s group. Three women sparked a lively scene, and Yu Zheng suddenly felt a bit redundant.

Gong Xiaoyu apologized to him, "We might be a bit noisy." She knew Yu Zheng liked quietness.