C17 He Is Back

Gu Chi gazed out the window at Su Kexin's retreating figure, deep in thought. "She really is different."

He hadn't anticipated that Su Kexin would so swiftly reject his offer to buy her a car. He had Yang Zuo dig into her past, and his impression was that she was the type to trade anything for a bit of cash—a superficial gold-digger.

That's precisely why he chose her. A woman who could be appeased with a little money was much safer and more manageable than those heiresses preoccupied with his wealth.

He also had to admit another reason for choosing her: she didn't repulse him.

But unexpectedly, she seemed to have no interest in his money. Or was she more cunning than he'd thought, playing hard to get?

Gu Chi's expression grew pensive before he finally looked away.

"Drive."

...

Upon arriving at the magazine office, Su Kexin found it in complete disarray.

"Kexin!" Xiaomei dashed toward her like a tornado. "Our magazine launched this morning, and guess what? We've broken the sales record in just one day!"

Xiaomei was practically squealing as she presented the freshly printed magazine to her like a prized possession.

Su Kexin glanced down and saw Gu Chi's photo on the cover. Despite the wheelchair, his striking looks and detached air were undeniably captivating.

"This is truly fantastic," Su Kexin said, genuinely elated.

"It's beyond fantastic—it's phenomenal!" Xiaomei gushed, still swooning. "You've got to check out Weibo. Director Gu is trending! It's a frenzy."

"What's the fuss about?"

"Everyone's dying to know who Mrs. Gu really is! Oh, just take a look, and you'll see."

With the magazine's launch day offering her some downtime, Su Kexin pulled out her phone and scrolled through Weibo.

Sure enough, Gu Chi was trending.

She tapped into a post and was met with a chorus of adoration from Gu Chi's fans:

[Oh my gosh, how come nobody told me President Chi Yao was this hot! Sorry to all my exes, looks like I'm switching husbands again!]

[My God, is that not a male model? I'm struggling to resist the primal force of Director Gu's allure.]

[If I can't be with Gu Chi in this lifetime, what's the point of even living...]

Su Kexin couldn't help but laugh at the over-the-top comments.

Gu Chi was undeniably handsome, but what really set him apart was the aura surrounding him —

A high-achieving graduate with dual degrees from an Ivy League university in the United States, he turned down a prestigious position on Wall Street to return to China and establish Chiyao Group. In just a few years, he had made a significant impact on S City and the nation as a whole.

From any angle, Gu Chi seemed impossibly perfect.

In the midst of their swooning, netizens also showed interest in the enigmatic Mrs. Gu.

[Well, since my husband has gone public with our relationship in his interview, I can no longer deny it. I am the fabled Mrs. Gu!]

[I bet Mrs. Gu is some tycoon's daughter, right? How else could Gu Chi's business have skyrocketed in just two years?]

[Come on, don't be so shallow. Perhaps Mrs. Gu is a genuine Cinderella story.]

Cinderella?

Su Kexin couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Indeed, given her background, her story with Gu Chi did resemble a Cinderella tale.

As Su Kexin idly browsed Weibo, her phone suddenly rang. It was her close friend, Mi Mi.

"Hello?" Su Kexin answered swiftly.

"Kexin?" Mi Mi's voice came through, tinged with caution for some reason, "Did you hear?"

Su Kexin paused, puzzled. "Hear what?"

"Gu Yihan... he's back..."

In an instant, Su Kexin's smile stiffened, her face draining of color as if she had been struck by lightning.