C29 Wait for Me to Come Home for Dinner Tonight

Huo Niannian's scalp tightened as she emphatically shook her head.

The daily ordeal of dealing with the narcissistic President each morning and night was more than enough. The prospect of spending the entire day with him was downright terrifying.

Lin Lele watched Gu Tingshen and Huo Niannian whispering closely, completely ignoring their surroundings, and a mix of envy, jealousy, and bitterness surged within her. She gritted her teeth in silent frustration.

But she consoled herself with the thought that Gu Tingshen's lack of affection for her now didn't rule out the possibility of love in the future. As long as she remained by his side, she believed she still had a chance!

Just as she was about to ask about how to transfer the funds, Gu Tingshen said, "Miss Lin, my assistant will contact you soon to discuss the matter of compensation."

Then, taking Huo Niannian by the hand, Gu Tingshen returned to the Executive Office.

They left behind a slew of shocked subordinates and a visibly enraged Ding Xuelan and Lin Lele, struggling to hold back tears.

Back in the President's office, Huo Niannian immediately asked, "Is this dress actually worth 100,000 yuan?"

"Yes," he replied indifferently. "Is there a problem?"

Huo Niannian was speechless. He actually had the audacity to ask if something was wrong!

"Why would you buy me such an expensive dress?" she asked, clearly baffled.

Gu Tingshen's eyebrows knitted together slightly. "It's my money, and I believe I'm free to spend it as I wish."

He was utterly unreasonable.

However, since he was the one footing the bill, Huo Niannian's guilt over his spending dissipated. After all, she was still a bit annoyed with him.

"Are you angry with me simply because the dress is expensive?" Gu Tingshen noted the irritated look on the young woman's face. She wasn't joking, and he felt a hint of discomfort.

Huo Niannian took a deep breath and said frankly, "No, that's not it!"

Her mind was preoccupied with the fact that, although he had defended her and handled the situation fairly, she was still worried about his failure to find a suitable assistant.

Ding Xuelan was way out of line! She and Lin Lele were clearly doing it on purpose earlier, and Gu Tingshen didn't even notice!

But Huo Niannian decided to let it go. She had no taste for badmouthing others behind their backs. If she hadn't been so infuriated today, she definitely wouldn't have complained to Gu Tingshen about Lin Lele.

Besides, she figured that as much as Ding Xuelan was loathsome, she must have some competence to stay close to Gu Tingshen. Huo Niannian knew her place as his wife was only by contract. Who he employed as secretaries or staff really shouldn't matter to her.

With that in mind, Huo Niannian didn't pursue the matter further. She pulled away from Gu Tingshen's hold, "Since you're fine, I'll head out now."

Gu Tingshen reached for her again, "Wait a moment."

Just as she was about to ask if he needed anything else, she saw him take off his suit jacket and place it over her shoulders. The large men's jacket covered the stains on her clothes perfectly.

Huo Niannian was inclined to refuse, but she realized that walking out of the company looking unkempt wouldn't be fitting. After all, she was the wife of the President of Gu Group and had to be mindful of her image.

"Then I'm leaving," she said.

"Mhm," Gu Tingshen replied, handing her the phone and giving her a playful knock, "You're always so reckless."

Rubbing her forehead, Huo Niannian glared at Gu Tingshen, slightly irritated, "That really hurt! Gu Tingshen!"

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