Chapter 6: Nipping Her Early Romance in the Bud by My Own Hands
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The consequence of Gu Jinzhou’s reckless flirtation was that Ruan Ruan, the little fairy, stubbornly refused to give him a good morning kiss, yet she was willing to accompany him to work.
Inside the Maybach.
Gu Jinzhou draped a small blanket over Ruan Ruan’s legs and placed her favorite juice within easy reach, then switched to workaholic mode.
He was an extremely disciplined man; Ruan Ruan had witnessed this during his studies abroad.
Su Ruan Ruan was also diligently typing away on her laptop, even more focused than Gu Jinzhou.
While sipping his coffee, Gu Jinzhou stole a glance at her. His slender, indulgent phoenix-like eyes curved into an affectionate smile as he watched the little cat hunting—her earnest and hardworking demeanor was simply adorable.
“What are you doing, Ruan Ruan?”
“V transfer me 5 million, listen to my revenge plan!”
After signing a document, Gu Jinzhou picked up his phone and transferred 5 million to her.
“Go ahead, tell me—what’s your revenge plan? Are you planning to pee the bed to drive me crazy, or starve yourself to death?”
Su Ruan Ruan retorted irritably, “Who didn’t wet the bed as a kid? Is it fun for you to bring up such old, dusty nonsense?”
Gu Jinzhou’s thin lips curled into a sly smile, full of meaning: “Sweetheart, you never wet the bed after you grew up?”
Su Ruan Ruan’s face instantly burned bright red. She turned away, fuming with embarrassment.
Who was this scoundrel? Give her back the gentlemanly Jinzhou brother!
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When Ruan Ruan was sixteen and her body started to change, transforming from chubby to a little beauty, the Gu family began to pay more attention to her social activities. She was allowed to go out and meet friends, but only with permission.
Gu Jinzhou, studying for his doctorate abroad, frequently video-called her, repeatedly forbidding early romance and emphasizing that studying well was her top priority.
Gu Jinzhou never swore in front of Ruan Ruan—not even a single “get lost”—afraid of frightening her.
He had learned to smoke early on, but never smoked in her presence; whenever they were together, there was no trace of smoke on him.
If it hadn’t been for Ruan Ruan discovering an unfinished pack of cigarettes in his study abroad apartment, she wouldn’t have known he smoked.
Ruan Ruan’s lively and well-behaved personality and her pure environment were all the result of Gu Jinzhou’s efforts.
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She remembered on her sixteenth birthday, before any signs of early romance had emerged, Gu Jinzhou had already nipped it in the bud.
The night before her birthday, Ruan Ruan received a haute couture dress sent from overseas by Gu Jinzhou’s people.
His intention was for her to wear the beautiful custom gown and celebrate her birthday with him.
In sixteen years, they had never spent a birthday apart. Even when Gu Jinzhou was studying in the United States, he would not allow distance to affect their relationship. Since his work often tied him to the U.S., every birthday she flew there on a private jet to be with him.
Though the Gu family had their complaints, they understood how much Gu Jinzhou cared for Ruan Ruan. You could make things difficult for him, but you could never prevent him from spending birthdays with her—he would cause an uproar.
Thus, the Gu family held a birthday banquet for her the day before her birthday.
The attendees were all acquaintances, including a handsome young man about Ruan Ruan’s age.
Dressed in the haute couture gown Gu Jinzhou had sent, Ruan Ruan danced the first dance of the evening with the handsome young man. That night, upon learning this, Gu Jinzhou smoked an entire pack of cigarettes, put down his work, and boarded a plane back home.
He held the crying girl on his lap and sternly guided her in writing a self-criticism letter titled “I Should Not Have Fallen in Love Early.”
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Gu Corporation, CEO’s office.
Su Ruan Ruan hadn’t been there for a long time and noticed a new astronomical telescope in the office!
As a child, she had no interest in star charts or the cosmos. Instead, she liked playing with tarot cards, pretending to be a witch, pulling Gu Jinzhou along to tell fortunes, even reading the fortunes of the Gu family’s cats and dogs.
Growing up, physics classes sparked a slight interest in the universe.
Su Ruan Ruan was studying how to use the telescope when Gu Jinzhou’s low, magnetic voice sounded:
“Baby, are you here to keep me company, or to keep the telescope company?”
Su Ruan Ruan replied, “I’m going to keep it company for now.”
Gu Jinzhou said, “Do you know what the real purpose of an astronomical telescope is?”
“Hm?”
“You explore the universe; I explore you.”
Su Ruan Ruan was speechless.
To stop Gu Jinzhou from indulging in deranged telescope play, she obediently went over and resignedly sat in his arms. Her soft, weighty curves brought a pleased expression to his brows and eyes.
Mu Xin’er messaged her, asking how last night had gone.
Su Ruan Ruan: Didn’t die.
Mu Xin’er: Tsk tsk tsk, that’s the highest compliment a man can receive!
Su Ruan Ruan: Your rotten idea didn’t punish him, it punished me [crying].
Su Ruan Ruan: Are you coming back in two months? If possible, you’d better come back a month early. I have something very important to tell you—something that will greatly affect both of us.
Mu Xin’er: Ruan Ruan dear, how did you know I’m coming back in two months? I just decided yesterday and haven’t told anyone! Haha, we really are soul sisters!
Almost slipped up there; Su Ruan Ruan broke out in a cold sweat. Luckily, Mu Xin’er was easygoing, or she would have been exposed!
Gu Jinzhou handed her a tissue to wipe her sweat: “Uncomfortable being held by me?”
“No.” Su Ruan Ruan answered gloomily, “I’m a bit hot. I want to go outside to cool off.”
The first half of this novel’s plot revolved around the wicked female antagonist Su Ruan Ruan ruthlessly vying for favor within the Su family. Su Lan’er had to slap Su Ruan Ruan down, standing on the moral high ground and taking away Su Ruan Ruan’s two kidneys.
The latter half focused on the villainous Mu Xin’er sabotaging the love between Su Lan’er and Rong Xiu. No one cared that Mu Xin’er was actually Rong Xiu’s fiancée because Su Lan’er declared, “Only the unloved are the real mistresses.” Rong Xiu and Su Lan’er flaunted their relationship openly in front of Mu Xin’er, driving her mad, and she ultimately died tragically in an asylum.
Su Ruan Ruan cheerfully thought that this novel was held together entirely by these two venomous sisters.
Her smile vanished instantly as she recalled Gu Jinzhou’s fate. Since the Su family’s appearance, the book had never mentioned Gu Jinzhou again.
When Rong Xiu was brought up, it was only with a casual remark: “Gu Corporation is influential; the CEO is a wealthy bachelor.”
Was the Gu Corporation’s CEO Gu Jinzhou, or another Gu family member?
Su Ruan Ruan desperately searched for any signs that Gu Jinzhou was still alive. She did not resent him for not rescuing her—she only wished him to live well, and for herself to remain in his memory.
“I just went to the CEO’s office and saw Mr. Gu and Miss Ruan Ruan hugging, so lovey-dovey.”
Fei Rong said, “Don’t you think Miss Ruan Ruan is too delicate? An adopted daughter doesn’t deserve Mr. Gu.”
Everyone’s expressions changed at this, but none dared offend Fei Rong, the board secretary. They could only force polite smiles and leave the restroom.
Su Ruan Ruan secretly observed from behind the money tree, avoiding an encounter with them.
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