C17 By the Sea

Hsu Moyan sat down next to Gu Yifan without asking for permission, close enough to catch the faint scent she wore. It was a fragrance he knew well, one that put him at ease.

Feng Shengtian maintained his composure, raising an eyebrow slightly as he spoke in a gentle yet firm tone, "Director Hsu, it's quite impolite to sit down without the lady's consent."

"Shengtian, I understand you just returned to the city, so let me introduce you," Hsu Moyan replied coolly. "This is my mistress, Miss Gu Yifan."

Mistress. Gu Yifan chuckled to herself. She had agreed to be his mistress because of the radio station, but now that it was about to shut down, she was done with it.

Before she could say anything, Feng Shengtian chuckled softly. "But I heard that on your wedding day, Director Hsu, you declared there was nothing between you two anymore. It seems your words can't be taken seriously."

Hsu Moyan narrowed his eyes. Feng Shengtian had a knack for turning his words against him with ease.

"Since there's nothing between you two, Director Hsu, and you sat down without our permission..." Feng Shengtian paused, turning to Gu Yifan. "Or perhaps, Miss Gu, we could move elsewhere and let Director Hsu sit here as long as he likes."

Seeing Hsu Moyan take a big hit, Gu Yifan couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, let's change the venue."

Hsu Moyan's eyes grew colder. He knew exactly what changing the venue at this kind of party implied. Gu Yifan actually dared to treat him like this in front of others.

But Feng Shengtian used his words to corner him. Now, he had no reason to stop them and could only watch from the corner as they left. Frustrated, he downed his glass of red wine in one gulp.

"Director Hsu..." The person standing next to Hsu Moyan wished he could slap himself. If he had known Gu Yifan was here, he wouldn't have bragged about Feng Shengtian's identity. Now that Feng Shengtian had left, Hsu Moyan didn't seem to be in a good mood either. What a mess he had made. He was stuck, unable to leave or stay, just watching Hsu Moyan drink.

At the party entrance, Feng Shengtian escorted Gu Yifan to his car and asked politely, "Miss Gu, where would you like to go?"

Gu Yifan, feeling a bit down, replied listlessly, "Anywhere is fine, Mr. Feng. You decide." She then closed her eyes, looking tired.

Feng Shengtian didn't mind. A gentleman should be considerate. Since she mentioned she was tired, he decided to find a scenic spot to help her relax.

The deep black Bentley, much like Shengtian himself, was incredibly comfortable. At first, Gu Yifan was just a bit tired and closed her eyes for a nap, but as the car smoothly cruised along, she drifted into a deeper sleep. Feng Shengtian noticed her peaceful profile as she slept and gradually slowed the car, making sure the ride was as gentle as possible.

An hour later, Gu Yifan slowly woke up, realizing she had a suit jacket draped over her. She suddenly remembered she had gone out with the chairman of Shengtian Group. However, Feng Shengtian was no longer in the driver's seat.

Gu Yifan removed the jacket and opened the car door. She wondered if there was a beach in A City, something she had never known, perhaps because she had always been too busy to notice.

"You're awake," Feng Shengtian called out. He was sitting on the grass not far from the car, enjoying the sea breeze and gazing at the vast ocean. He waved her over and patted the ground beside him, saying, "Sit down. The sea breeze here is really refreshing."

Gu Yifan obliged, taking a seat next to him. The view was indeed beautiful, but she couldn't help but wonder why Feng Shengtian had brought her here. She asked, "Why did you bring me here?"

Feng Shengtian chuckled, responding with a question of his own, "Where else did you think we were going?"

Gu Yifan blushed, stammering slightly. After a party, where else could one go? But Feng Shengtian was clearly an exception.

Feng Shengtian gently tapped Yifan's nose and said softly, "You mentioned you're a bit tired, so why not take in the scenery and relax? I stumbled upon this spot by chance, and you can't tell anyone about it."

As he spoke, Feng Shengtian earnestly emphasized that this was a secret between the two of them.

It's undeniable that such words would delight any woman. When a man takes you to his secret place, it might not mean everything, but it certainly means you're not insignificant. It's like how a wife is irreplaceable, while a mistress can be easily found.

Yifan playfully stuck out her tongue and raised her hand, "I promise I won't tell anyone."

Feng Shengtian couldn't help but laugh. This girl was indeed entertaining, and it was Hsu Moyan's loss for not recognizing her worth.

He went to his car's trunk, retrieved a bottle of wine and two wine glasses, and approached Yifan.

"At a moment like this, how could we go without a fine drink? May I have the honor of sharing a glass with you, Miss Gu?" Feng Shengtian's gentlemanly demeanor was genuine, making it hard for Yifan to refuse his invitation.

The two of them quietly enjoyed the tranquility by the ocean. Though they spoke little, there was no awkwardness between them. It felt natural, like being with a good friend.

It wasn't until Yifan sneezed that she realized it was late, and the temperature had dropped. She was only wearing an evening dress, so naturally, she felt cold.

Feng Shengtian spoke at the right moment, "Thank you, Miss Gu, for keeping me company for so long. Let me drive you home."

Gu Yifan nodded. It was indeed quite late, and she wondered if Tang Anan had already gone back. That girl had brought her here just for fun and disappeared as soon as they arrived, probably off on her own adventure.

Thinking of this, she sneaked a glance at Feng Shengtian, unable to help but nod inwardly. Yes, he was indeed handsome, even from the side.

Feng Shengtian naturally noticed Gu Yifan's glance, but he merely smiled slightly without mentioning it. Bringing it up would ruin the mood and make things awkward for her.

Gu Yifan redirected her gaze and chatted with Feng Shengtian about random topics.

Half an hour later, Feng Shengtian safely dropped Gu Yifan off at her doorstep. They exchanged goodnights, and he drove away in high spirits.

Gu Yifan watched until the car was out of sight before turning to head upstairs.

"You're really reluctant to part, huh? Why not spend the night with him?" Hsu Moyan emerged from the shadows, stepping out of his car with a disdainful look.

His sharp eyes noticed Gu Yifan's slightly disheveled hair, and the anger in his eyes intensified, making his words even harsher.