For the next week, Gu Nianzhi was completely immersed in drafting the bid document.
She worked overtime from dawn to dusk, and only slept two to three hours a day.
By the end of the week, she finally finished the entire bid document.
Looking at her watch, it was already 10am. She could finally sleep before 4am that day.
After a whole day, she still drank some milk in the morning.
Her stomach growled, so she put on her coat and headphones. Listening to music, she went downstairs to buy a wonton from the all-night shop.
She also took the opportunity to get some fresh air. Running between the office and the apartment every day was exhausting.
In front of the shop, several couples were waiting in line for supper.
They snuggled up to each other and only had eyes for each other when they talked. When they were happy, they kissed and unscrupulously displayed the beauty of youth and the sweetness of love under the night sky.
Gu Nianzhi accidentally saw it, and her heart suddenly ached like a needle.
She used to have such a beautiful life. She used to have a man she loved.
The feelings that had been suppressed for a long time finally exploded that night.
She looked up at the night sky. In the dark blue sky, a lone star shone in the sky.
Her headphones were playing the single "If Love Had Providence" on repeat recently. On this lonely night, it made her tears flow like a fountain.
"The star in the sky appeared,
Do you know that I'm starting to miss it again,
How much love can only look at each other from afar,
Like the moonlight shining on the sea. "
…
He Zhichu sat in the car and quietly watched Gu Nianzhi's thin figure under the night sky. His shimmering almond-shaped eyes deepened.
After a while, he opened the car door and walked to Gu Nianzhi's side. He reached out and gently wrapped his arm around her shoulder. He took off one of her headphones and put it in his ear to listen to music with her.
Gu Nianzhi had stayed up for several nights and happened to be in a state of extreme longing. For a moment, she was in a daze. She saw a tall figure in military uniform standing beside her, and Huo Shaoheng's handsome features immediately appeared in her mind.
She watched in a daze as he bent over with a smile and took away one of her headphones.
"… Huo Shao, you're here …" she murmured. Her bright eyes were unfocused, but she saw someone else through He Zhichu.
He Zhichu tightened his grip and didn't say anything. He pressed her head against his chest.
He was wearing a military uniform. He was tall and had a wide leather belt around his thin waist. His face was cold and indifferent. His gaze swept across the crowd, and the couples in the queue before and after them hid far away.
Gu Nianzhi's shoulder hurt from He Zhichu's grip.
When she came back to her senses, she saw that the person in front of her was not Huo Shaoheng, but He Zhichu.
She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes as if nothing had happened and whispered, "Young Master He, why are you here?"
He Zhichu stroked her head and said coldly, "I missed you, so I came."
Gu Nianzhi, "…"
She averted her gaze and purposely changed the topic. She muttered, "… You only know how to play for privileges."
He Zhichu: "…"
What a heartless little fellow. Who was he trying to get special privileges for?
Recalling how Gu Nianzhi had mistaken him for someone else, He Zhichu was so angry that his liver hurt.
But what could he do?
Of course he forgave her.
He Zhichu didn't say anything else and followed her in line. When they arrived at the store, he bought two bowls of wontons to go.
He carried two plastic bags in one hand and held Gu Nianzhi's hand in the other as he walked back to her apartment with her.
Perhaps it was because it was the middle of the night, when people were the most vulnerable, Gu Nianzhi didn't shake his hand off. Instead, she allowed him to hold her hand as they walked into the elevator.
Gu Nianzhi turned off the song player on her phone and took her other headphone back. She took the opportunity to pull her hand away and asked, "What are you doing here?"
He Zhichu raised an eyebrow.
Gu Nianzhi immediately said, "Don't say that you missed me. That's a terrible reason. Do you think I'll believe you? "
He Zhichu looked at her silently for a while and curled his lips. A smile flashed across his sparkling almond-shaped eyes as he said, "Yes, you're indeed very smart. I'm here on business."
"That's more like it." Gu Nianzhi became proud of herself. She raised her right index and middle fingers and pointed at her eyes. "My eyes aren't for show. No matter what kind of monster or snake they are, they can't escape my sharp eyes!"
He Zhichu's expression was cold. "… Sister? Gu Nianzhi, if you don't get beaten up for three days, you're going to tear the roof tiles apart, aren't you? "
Gu Nianzhi giggled and cupped her hands. "I'm used to saying that. Don't blame me, Young Master He!"
"Calling me Young Master He is too formal …" He Zhichu leaned against the inner wall of the elevator with two plastic bags in one hand and one hand on the armrest. He crossed his long legs in front of him and smiled faintly. "Call me brother He."
Gu Nianzhi: "… Young Master He, your appearance is an eyesore!"
"When you called yourself sister just now, I didn't say that you were an eyesore." He Zhichu glanced at her. His sparkling almond-shaped eyes contained emotions that Gu Nianzhi couldn't understand.
Gu Nianzhi shrugged. Alright, she had indeed taken advantage of He Zhichu just now.
"Brother He, you're a magnanimous person. Don't lower yourself to my level." Gu Nianzhi bowed, making He Zhichu pursed his lips and laugh.
His expression had always been cold and indifferent, but when he smiled, it was as if the ice had suddenly broken and the spring water had melted. It was extremely beautiful.
Gu Nianzhi quickly looked away and lowered her head to ponder He Zhichu's intentions.
The elevator dinged as they arrived at their floor. He Zhichu walked out first.
He stood at the door and waited for Gu Nianzhi to open the door.
Gu Nianzhi tilted her head to look at him and smiled. "Don't you have a key?"
She knew that although she had come to C City to live alone, He Zhichu and He Chengjian's men had been secretly protecting her at all times. Of course, it could also be said that they were monitoring her.
She didn't believe that these people didn't have a key to the house she rented.
Of course He Zhichu had a key, but how could he take it out in front of Gu Nianzhi to open the door?
Just like when Gu Nianzhi was there, Huo Shaoheng also had a key to the place where she lived, but he had never used it without her consent.
He Zhichu looked at the door lock and gestured for Gu Nianzhi to open the door.
Gu Nianzhi nodded and walked over to open the door. She smiled and said, "My house is very small. It can't even compare to the small closet where Young Master He keeps his shoes."
He Zhichu didn't say anything and followed her in.
He put down the two plastic bags and walked around Gu Nianzhi's room.
The one-bedroom, one-living room was less than 50 square meters. It was indeed very small, but it was enough for one person to live in.
The furnishings and appliances in the room were all newly bought. It was obvious that they weren't cheap.
Under the most difficult circumstances, Gu Nianzhi didn't make her life difficult. This was also Gu Nianzhi's characteristic.
She had always been a very optimistic girl.
He Zhichu took out a bowl and chopsticks and called Gu Nianzhi over to eat the wontons.
Gu Nianzhi smiled and said, "You've become the host."
"Eat it, you're so talkative." He Zhichu took a few wontons from his bowl and gave them to Gu Nianzhi. "The wontons here are really good. They're the best in C City. You're quite lucky."
Gu Nianzhi narrowed her eyes and smiled. She wouldn't tell He Zhichu that there was also such a delicious wonton shop in C City in the other world. It was hidden in the streets and alleys of Nancheng.
Although the address was different, the name of the wonton shop was exactly the same.
The taste was also very similar.
After eating the wontons, Gu Nianzhi felt sleepy.
She had stayed up for too long and couldn't take it anymore. She yawned and asked He Zhichu, "Are you going back to your base or to the hotel? I'm going to sleep. I haven't slept well for a few days. To be honest, looking at you feels like I'm dreaming. It doesn't feel real."
He Zhichu knew that she was working hard, so he couldn't help saying, "… Nianzhi, come back with me. Why are you working so hard? If you want to be a lawyer, I'll transfer my mother's shares to you. The major shareholder of the largest law firm in the country is my mother. "
Of course, it was under his name now.
Gu Nianzhi was a little awake. She rubbed her temples and said, "Young Master He, I have my own goals. I won't sit back and enjoy the fruits of others' labor. Don't worry, I'm not angry with Wen Shouyi. Who does she think she is to be angry with me? I just hope to use my own abilities to earn a place here. "
How could He Zhichu not understand Gu Nianzhi's thoughts?
He just felt too sorry for her.
After trying to persuade her, he gave up when he saw that she insisted on not accepting it. He patted her head. "Rest early. I'm going back to the imperial capital overnight."
Gu Nianzhi's eyes widened. "Why are you in such a hurry?"
She couldn't help showing a hint of wanting him to stay.
After all, in this unfamiliar world, He Zhichu was the person she was most familiar with.
He Zhichu's gloomy mood suddenly improved because of her words. "You don't want me to leave? Then I'll stay … "
He took a step forward and said tentatively.
Gu Nianzhi quickly retreated and waved her hands. "No, no, no! I was just saying. If you have something to do, go do it. Don't delay work. "
She paused for a moment and said sadly, "… If it was Major General Huo, he would definitely put work first and I would follow …"
He Zhichu's expression suddenly changed, and his heart ached.
Did she love that person that much?
She loved him so much that she was willing to endure his neglect of her?
Even when they were far apart, she could still take it out and chew it over and over again, turning the bitterness into sweetness.
He Zhichu clenched his fists. There was no hurry. He had a lifetime to make Gu Nianzhi realize that not only was his love for her no less than Huo Shaoheng's, but it was even greater.
"Are you stupid?" He Zhichu stopped in his tracks and put his hands in the pockets of his military pants. The corners of his mouth twitched. "What's there to think about? Let me ask you, do you need my help with the Lu Corporation's business? "
Gu Nianzhi immediately perked up when she heard He Zhichu talk about work. She shook her head and said, "No need, no need. I've already prepared the bid. Don't interfere. This is my own network, and I have to manage it myself. If you interfere, I'll resign and leave this place immediately! "
He Zhichu didn't say anything else when he saw how determined she was. Moreover, he knew Gu Nianzhi's ability. If no one deliberately obstructed her, she would be able to climb very high on her own.
"Okay, keep working hard. I'm leaving. "He Zhichu opened his arms to her." Give brother He a loving hug, okay? "
Gu Nianzhi looked at him and slowly moved closer. She blinked her big bright eyes and said with a smile, "As a little sister, give brother He a friendly hug, okay?"
He Zhichu's outstretched arm stiffened, but he couldn't bear to put it down.
Gu Nianzhi walked over with a smile and hugged him gently. She whispered, "Brother He, if only you were really my brother …"
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This was the first update of the day: Chapter 1501, "If Love Had Providence".
"If Love Had Providence" was a song by the singer Li Jian. It was very nice to listen to.
Yes, next is the time to ask for votes. Don't be careless and throw your monthly votes and recommendation votes over!
Why are you asking for votes? Because there are two important rankings. Although the Major General's ranking is already very low, Nianzhi refuses to give up. So, don't give up either ~ ~ ~
There will be an extra update at 8 pm. It will be a special extra update for my book friend "Guo Xie". Such a good book friend, who is full of enthusiasm in the book review section, has to be added ~ ~ ~
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