Deputy Minister Feng had been utterly humiliated by Gu Yanran and hated her to the core. Why would he contact her again?
If Gu Yanran ever wanted to contact him again, she would only be humiliating herself.
Everything else aside, using money to blackmail a country's government and military personnel was an extremely stupid act.
Of course, most businessmen who lived in Western countries and were used to using money to do the talking would not understand this.
…
Gu Nianzhi and Zhao Liangze were packing up in their apartment to prepare to move to Washington, DC.
The American Congress had just ended its vacation and was about to start.
Gu Nianzhi had caused so much trouble in the past two months and had even been in court twice. Although she hadn't been convicted, it was generally impossible for her to pass the background check for being an intern in Congress.
However, with He Zhichu's powerful social connections and activities, she managed to retain her position as an intern.
Truth be told, Gu Nianzhi had originally planned to return home after the summer semester at Harvard. However, He Zhichu had given her plane tickets to go to Washington with Brother Huang in early September.
Gu Nianzhi looked at the place she had lived in for over two months and was reluctant to leave.
Although she hadn't lived there for long, she still had a lot of belongings.
Zhao Liangze watched her pack as he crossed his arms and leaned against the door with a smile. "Nianzhi, did you know that the charity fund has been set up?"
"Oh, it's set up? That's good. " Gu Nianzhi bent down to stuff her panda pillow into the suitcase. She didn't really care about what Zhao Liangze said.
To her, the money had been an unexpected windfall. Giving it away would help more people in need, so she thought it was a good thing.
She had also been protected by Huo Shaoheng all this time. Although she was naturally smart, she was still lacking in the ways of the world.
Zhao Liangze saw that she wasn't very interested and added, "Oh right, the name of the fund is Jin Zhixin Charity Fund. Huo Shao named it himself."
Gu Nianzhi suddenly paused in packing and turned to look at Zhao Liangze. Her dark grape-like eyes stared at him. "Jin Zhixin? Did Uncle Huo really name it himself? "
"Absolutely." Zhao Liangze winked at her with his left eye, a look that said, "You know what I'm talking about."
Wasn't today's heart "Nianzhi"?
That way, Uncle Huo would remember her even if she left the base as an adult, right?
Although Gu Nianzhi had never intended to leave a permanent mark on Huo Shaoheng's side, this unexpected surprise still made her blush and her heart race for a long time.
Zhao Liangze cocked his head and watched as Gu Nianzhi's cheeks gradually blushed. Her misty eyes became watery, and her eyelashes fluttered like two butterflies gently flapping their wings in the Atlantic Ocean. She couldn't wait to set off a tsunami in the Hua Xia Empire on the other side of the Blue Planet.
Although she was smiling in his direction, Zhao Liangze knew she wasn't looking at him.
"Hey, wake up, wake up! Why are you dreaming in broad daylight? " Zhao Liangze walked over and caressed her head without batting an eyelid. "You're happy that Huo Shao came up with a name?"
Gu Nianzhi snapped back to reality and took a step back. She patted her face and realized that she had unknowingly laughed so hard that her face was sore.
"Of course I'm happy, this means you won't forget me in the future." Gu Nianzhi regained her smug demeanor. "Even if I leave you guys, you'll always remember me, right?"
"Yes! Who would forget money, right? "Zhao Liangze deliberately teased her." You look like a giant walking bill to me right now. "
"Get out!" Gu Nianzhi kicked Zhao Liangze mercilessly. "You're the one who looks like a bill! Your whole family looks like a bill! "
"What's wrong with a bill? I wouldn't describe most people like that. " Zhao Liangze giggled as he circled Gu Nianzhi. "Everyone loves money, isn't that good?"
"Thank you, but I'm not that capable or charismatic." Gu Nianzhi turned to continue packing her suitcase. She asked Zhao Liangze, "Brother Ze, are you done packing?"
Zhao Liangze stretched lazily. "I don't have as many things as you do. I packed them yesterday."
The two of them packed and checked out of the apartment. They rented a car to the airport.
Zhao Liangze had already sold the secondhand car Yin Shixiong had bought. He planned to buy a new one in Washington.
They met up with Brother Huang at the airport and boarded the plane to Washington.
…
"Professor He." Wen Shouyi stood in front of He Zhichu's desk and placed a letter and a gift in front of him. "This is a letter from senior Mr. He, and this gift is from Auntie Qin."
He Zhichu accepted the letter and opened the envelope. He slowly pulled out the paper inside to read.
Under the snowy white light, his expression was as cold as ice. His thin lips were pursed into a straight line, and the color of his lips was almost invisible.
"Professor He, senior Mr. He misses you very much. If you have time, please go back and see him."
Although Wen Shouyi had returned home as a punishment from He Zhichu, they hadn't been back for several years.
It was worth it for Wen Shouyi to take this opportunity to visit family and friends.
He Zhichu finished reading the letter and massaged his forehead with a deep frown.
"Professor He? Do you still have a headache? "Wen Shouyi thought about it and slowly walked behind He Zhichu." Let me give you a massage. "
He Zhichu was still leaning against the desk with his hand on his forehead.
The study's window was open, and the Potomac River was not far away.
The night breeze carried the water vapor from the Potomac River into the room, cooling the room.
Wen Shouyi was about to press her hand on He Zhichu's temple when he suddenly stood up from his chair and avoided her hand to walk to the window.
This was He Zhichu's house in Washington.
It was a manor of more than ten acres, built in the expensive Potomac River area of Washington.
He Zhichu folded his hands behind his back and stood quietly in front of the window for a while before asking, "Is everything okay at home?"
Wen Shouyi withdrew her hand dejectedly and walked behind He Zhichu. She said quietly, "Everything is fine. It's just that senior Mr. He really wants you to go back and see him."
He Zhichu looked down and placed one hand on the wall beside the window. He shook his head. "It's not time for me to go back yet."
Wen Shouyi opened her mouth to try and persuade him again, but she remembered He Zhichu's temper and didn't say a word.
"It's getting late. Rest early, Professor He. I'm going back now." Wen Shouyi smiled and said gently.
He Zhichu nodded and turned to look at her. "Rest for a few more days. Long-distance travel is bad for your body."
"Yes, I will. Thank you, Professor He. " Wen Shouyi smiled even more warmly. "Then I'll take a few more days off and sort things out here."
Wen Shouyi was He Zhichu's teaching assistant and his personal secretary.
Wen Shouyi was the one who handled everything for him.
Wen Shouyi had returned to her hometown for the past two months and He Zhichu hadn't found a new secretary. Many things had piled up.
He couldn't do without Wen Shouyi.
He Zhichu turned around and walked back to his desk to sit down. His voice wasn't as cold as before. "You're still staying at your old place. Two of my students will be coming to the Capitol as interns soon. Remember to help them with the paperwork."
"Ok, don't worry, Professor He. I'll take care of it." Wen Shouyi nodded politely. "Is it Classmate Gu and Classmate Huang?"
"Yes, it's still the two of them." He Zhichu turned on his computer and typed in instructions. "Gu Nianzhi used to have a beef with you, but she's a student and young. You're so much older than her and you're also a teaching assistant. Don't lower yourself to her level and stay away from her in the future. I hope you'll reflect on yourself when you go back to your hometown this time. Don't make life difficult for your students again. "
His words were like a bucket of cold water being poured over Wen Shouyi's head.
She didn't know if He Zhichu's tender expression just now was her imagination or if he was laying the groundwork for Gu Nianzhi to intercede …
"Professor He, don't worry. I have my professional ethics. I won't deliberately make life difficult for my students." Wen Shouyi thought about it and walked back. "But since Professor He specifically brought this up, I also want to remind Professor He that you can't be too biased towards her. Women are just like vile people. They're rude when near, but resentful when far away. "
He Zhichu was speechless.
"Even if you don't want to hear it, I still have to say it. Since ancient times, honest words have always been unpleasant to the ear. Officials who speak the truth always end up badly. I know that, but I'm deeply indebted to the He family. Without the He family, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today. So I can't watch Professor He go astray and blindly flatter you. "Wen Shouyi sat demurely on the round stool in front of He Zhichu's desk and assumed the posture of a long conversation.
He Zhichu's expression suddenly turned cold. He looked up at Wen Shouyi. Under the light, his shimmering almond-shaped eyes were no longer warm and affectionate. His sharp gaze contrasted with his tall nose and cold, thin lips. One could only think of one word: cold-blooded.
Wen Shouyi's heart trembled.
Her back was drenched in sweat, and her silk blouse stuck to her body as soon as it was wet. It was very uncomfortable.
But she didn't dare move. She knew that since she had opened her mouth, she had to brace herself and continue. If she gave up halfway, it would be worse than if she continued.
She thought that she knew He Zhichu very well.
"… You've been paying too much attention to Gu Nianzhi." Wen Shouyi gritted her teeth. "She's a student, and you're a professor. Also, you're such a good man. It's easy for young girls to fantasize … "
He Zhichu's sharp gaze instantly became stunned. He looked up from under the light, and his voice was calm and ethereal. "What did you say …? What do you mean by fantasizing? "
"Haven't you ever thought about it?" Wen Shouyi was also very surprised. "As you said, Gu Nianzhi is only a young girl. She's not even 18 yet. With a one-in-a-million man like you treating her so well, she wouldn't be able to resist even if she were 28!"
He Zhichu understood what Wen Shouyi meant and couldn't help but laugh.
His shimmering, sultry eyes twinkled like stars when he smiled.
"… You're overthinking it." He Zhichu waved his hand. "Ok, I understand. You can go rest now."
Wen Shouyi stood up suspiciously and quietly studied He Zhichu for a long time.
He Zhichu didn't say anything else and started working on his computer.
"Then I'll be going." Wen Shouyi nodded and turned to leave.
As soon as she left, He Zhichu's fingers stopped typing on the computer.
He thought about Wen Shouyi's words and Gu Nianzhi's, and couldn't help but laugh.
Haha, if Gu Nianzhi really did fantasize about him, then of course he would be more than happy …
But the problem was that this young girl was far from being enlightened. She didn't have that kind of thing in her head, and she was also very wary of him. What could he do?
…
Gu Nianzhi and Brother Huang got off the plane. Zhao Liangze was not far behind them, but they didn't walk together.
He Zhichu had sent someone to pick them up with a large sign at the exit: "William Huang" and "Gu, nianzhi."
Brother Huang saw it and quickly waved at the person. He said to Gu Nianzhi, "Oh? You didn't give yourself an English name? "
"I did." Gu Nianzhi chewed on her gum. "Look, nianzhi is my English name."
"It's obviously the pinyin of your Chinese name." Brother Huang scoffed. "Who are you trying to fool?"
"Of course I'm trying to fool you." Gu Nianzhi's eyes curved into crescents as she giggled. Even Brother Huang, who already had someone in his heart, couldn't help but jump at the sound of her voice. He turned his head and thought to himself, Hurry up and find a man to tame this little vixen! I can't take it anymore …
The three of them had quite a lot of luggage. Gu Nianzhi and Brother Huang discussed it with the person who came to pick them up and asked them to send two more cars to pick up their luggage.
This car would first take them to the hotel He Zhichu had booked for them.
This time, they were staying at the famous Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington, DC.
The best thing about this place was that it was closest to the Capitol.
Zhao Liangze and Gu Nianzhi stayed in a two-bedroom apartment while Brother Huang stayed alone in a one-bedroom apartment.
He watched the handsome Zhao Liangze run around for Gu Nianzhi and couldn't help tugging at her arm. He asked quietly, "Who is this person? Is he really your guardian? "
"Yes, do you have any questions?" Gu Nianzhi was happily munching on a Haagen-Dazs ice cream cone. "He's one of my guardians."
"… How many guardians do you have?!" Brother Huang's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. "How can there be so many?!"
"What does it have to do with you? Brother Huang, you're too nosy. " Gu Nianzhi glared at Brother Huang sternly. "Why are you so concerned about my guardian? What do you mean?"
"… I'm concerned about you." Brother Huang lowered his head mysteriously. "A man and a woman in a room together. You should be more careful!"
"Brother Huang, your thoughts are too dirty." Gu Nianzhi sighed. She looked at the mashed Haagen-Dazs ice cream cone and couldn't bring herself to eat anymore. "Also, my guardian is old. He may look handsome, but he's actually very old."
"Very old? How old can he be? "Brother Huang looked at Zhao Liangze, who was walking towards them. He couldn't be more than 25!
"28? Almost 30, how's that not old? "Gu Nianzhi threw the ice cream cone into the bin.
Brother Huang, who had just turned 29, felt as if his heart had been pierced by a thousand arrows. He didn't even want to talk to Gu Nianzhi. He turned to his room and slammed the door shut.
Zhao Liangze dragged Gu Nianzhi into their room and warned her, "Don't talk to that Brother Huang of yours. He has a perverted look on his face, and the way he looks at you isn't right. You should be more careful!"
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