CHAPTER 62: CHAPTER 59: FULLY CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING YOU

Gu Group, in the office

Su Qi and Meng Yan experienced the quietest briefing ever.

Their voices sounded like they were sneaking into the office to steal things.

"The Hacker Alliance attacked our defense system. Someone must have placed an order with them, wanting something from us," Meng Yan said.

Gu Yanjing didn’t say anything.

Su Qi said, "But it’s not clear exactly what they want."

Too many people are eyeing the Gu Group, each with different motives. It’s hard to determine their target just because the defense system was attacked.

The Hacker Alliance is hard to break through, and the Gu Group also finds it difficult to extract any information from them, including who placed the order.

The two forces are evenly matched, constantly testing each other.

Gu Yanjing sat in the executive chair, his right side motionless since Qiao Yuxian leaned against him: "There aren’t many people who can afford to hire the Hacker Alliance."

"Yes, I’ll continue investigating," Meng Yan replied.

"What’s Gu Zhengyu up to recently?" Gu Yanjing asked, noticing Qiao Yuxian’s head slipping down his shoulder.

"Since coming to Beijing, he’s been staying at the old residence and hasn’t come out yet," Su Qi said.

Gu Yanjing remained silent.

Although Gu Zhengyu is not a good person, he’s a very filial son.

As the eldest of the Gu Family, Old Sir Gu devotedly nurtured and cultivated him.

In the old man’s heart, Gu Zhengyu holds a special place as his first son.

For this reason, and out of respect for the old man, Gu Yanjing allowed Gu Zhengyu to come to Beijing annually for his birthday.

"What about that woman?" Gu Yanjing asked, raising his hand to catch Qiao Yuxian’s slipping head.

Su Qi, just about to report, paused. Watching Gu Yanjing cradle her face with his left hand, his right arm wrapping around her to let her lean on his shoulder.

It was as if his right arm was embracing her, securing her onto his shoulder.

Only when Su Qi saw Qiao Yuxian was asleep did she continue softly, "That woman has been staying at the hotel since she arrived and hasn’t met with Gu Zhengyu yet."

"Hmm."

Su Qi and Meng Yan discussed more matters about the Gu Group before leaving.

After they left, Gu Yanjing glanced at the girl leaning on his shoulder, noting her curling eyelashes, then said, "How long are you going to pretend?"

Qiao Yuxian didn’t move.

Gu Yanjing watched her for another two seconds and lightly touched her lashes with his finger.

Qiao Yuxian’s eyelashes fluttered several times, and then she smiled and opened her eyes to look at him: "How did you know I was awake? I acted so well."

Gu Yanjing looked at her, silent.

Qiao Yuxian lowered her eyes, not moving, and leaned more securely against his shoulder, her head nuzzling him: "I was eavesdropping on your conversation. I heard everything."

"Hmm," Gu Yanjing asked, "Want to keep sleeping?"

Qiao Yuxian smiled and said, "Can I sleep like this?"

"Hmm."

"But it might interfere with your work," Qiao Yuxian said, closing her eyes.

"It doesn’t," Gu Yanjing said softly, "I don’t need to sign any documents now."

Without needing to sign documents, he could finish the remaining work with one hand.

Qiao Yuxian felt a sweet joy in her heart, her smile uncontrollable. After leaning on him for a while, she sat up straight: "A quick nap is enough. I’m awake now. You get to work, earn money for the household."

Gu Yanjing’s eyebrows rose slightly.

Qiao Yuxian noticed his subtle expression change, her eyes sparkling, as she leaned closer: "Of course, mainly to support me."

She looked into his eyes and continued, "I have many virtues, one of them being particularly good at spending money."

Gu Yanjing looked into her shining eyes, a hint of a smile in his gaze. He reached out to touch her head, his voice cool yet lazy: "Supporting you is more than enough."

Seeing the faint smile in his eyes, Qiao Yuxian was momentarily stunned.

Her heart raced as if that smile scattered and fell into her heart.

She was in a daze for a moment before averting her gaze and slowly turning around to sit upright.

A while later, feeling her face flush, she raised her hands to cover it.

Gu Yanjing noticed her reddened ears.

A few seconds later, he heard her murmur, "Gu Yanjing, don’t smile at me anymore in the future. I’m afraid I won’t be able to resist doing something to you."

Gu Yanjing: "?"

Doing something?

"Boys should protect themselves while away from home," Qiao Yuxian continued, "especially someone as handsome as you, you should be more careful. There are too many wolves out there."

Gu Yanjing: "......"

The entire afternoon, Qiao Yuxian stayed quietly by Gu Yanjing’s side, obediently and quietly.

Whenever she wanted to see or take something, she would seek Gu Yanjing’s permission first.

Like a domesticated fox, waiting for her owner’s approval.

If she was curious, she’d lightly touch something and then look toward Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing would glance at her, and then at the thing she touched.

Then he’d lower his gaze and continue his work.

This meant she was allowed to look.

She would pick it up, admire it for a while, and then put it back in its place.

Gu Yanjing’s desk was large, but before placing snacks or fruit on it, it didn’t have much else.

Just some documents, books, a computer, a telephone, a pen holder, and a jar of cookies made by Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian naturally wouldn’t touch the files; she just looked at a few books and pens.

After flipping through a book on international finance, she began to feel a headache after just two pages.

She quickly put it down and gently picked up another book.

This book also gave her a headache, but when she was about to close it, a slip of paper fell out, landing on her lap.

She picked it up and looked, finding it was...

Menstrual care tips for girls.

In Gu Yanjing’s handwriting.

Qiao Yuxian was stunned.

She glanced over it, noting it was very detailed, especially the part "drink more hot water, avoid cold drinks and cold water" which was marked with asterisks.

Qiao Yuxian looked at the paper, then back at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing looked at her, and she immediately shook the paper in her hand, teasing with her expression: "Mr. Gu, what’s this?"

Gu Yanjing lowered his eyes for a glance, "......"

"No wonder you never let me drink cold water," Qiao Yuxian said, reclining in the chair, raising the paper appreciatively, "so that’s why."

She looked at Gu Yanjing, smiling: "Afraid I’ll be in pain next time?"

Gu Yanjing didn’t respond.

Qiao Yuxian chuckled: "Last time was an accident. I’ve never felt it before."

Gu Yanjing still said nothing.

Qiao Yuxian carefully put the paper back, laying her hand on his arm, holding him, and smiling: "Gu Yanjing, if you had a sister, you’d definitely spoil her."

Listening to her, Gu Yanjing’s fingertips trembled slightly, his downcast eyes icing over.