C17 Did You Sleep Well Last Night?(last part)

After the meeting concluded, Qin Chuan glanced at his schedule and inquired, "Mr. Bo, there's still two and a half hours until Miss Ruoshan's birthday banquet. Would you like to rest a bit?"

Bo Yandong adjusted his tie with a shake of his head, "No, let's go pick her up now."

There was no question that the woman in question was Gu Zhiwei.

It dawned on Qin Chuan who had made that earlier phone call.

He couldn't fathom what the young madam had said to persuade Mr. Bo, a man who usually put his work above all else, to drop everything and hurry to meet her.

"Understood! Mr. Bo, I'll get the car right away!"

Meanwhile, at the Gu family's villa.

Gu Ruoshan emerged in a stunning red gown, crowned and with her makeup heavily applied, assisted by a servant from the dressing room.

She dismissed the servant with a gesture and approached Lin Li with concern, "Mom, are you sure this is the right thing to do?"

"Absolutely," Lin Li assured her, the venom in her eyes undisguised now that they were alone. "Once that wretch checks into the hotel, we can take care of her and shake off Qin Lang, that stubborn fool who won't leave you alone."

"But..." Gu Ruoshan's brow creased with hesitation.

Lin Li grasped her hand, her voice filled with earnest, "My dear, you can't afford to be soft-hearted now. Gu Zhiwei is overstepping her bounds. I won't tolerate it, even if you can."

Gu Ruoshan cast her gaze downward, masking the spite in her eyes, and nodded compliantly, "I understand, I'll follow your lead, Mom."

Pleased, Lin Li's lips curled into a smile, but her brow soon furrowed, "Why is your makeup so heavy today?"

Gu Ruoshan stiffened, her hand at her side tensing.

She managed a strained smile, "It's my birthday; I wanted to look extra special."

Lin Li pondered for a moment before nodding in approval, "Well, that makes sense. The young master from the Bo family might appreciate your effort."

At that, Gu Ruoshan's face brightened with a genuine smile.

From a distance, Qin Chuan spotted a delicate figure waiting at the neighborhood's entrance.

She was clad in a simple black linen dress, a small white flower tucked behind her ear, her makeup understated, giving her a look of vulnerability.

Qin Chuan's breath caught for a moment as he suddenly realized why Mr. Bo was so captivated by this woman.

"Mr. Bo, it's the young madam."

The man who had been resting with his eyes closed in the back seat immediately opened them upon hearing the voice.

Qin Chuan deftly parked the car in front of Gu Zhiwei and stepped out to open the door for her.

No sooner had she entered the car than Gu Zhiwei began to fidget, leaning towards Bo Yandong and wrapping her arm around his.

He was reclining in the seat, fingers interlocked and resting on his crossed thighs.

A subtle lift of his eyebrows betrayed his awareness of her soft body against his arm.

An exotic scent suddenly filled the car, enveloping his senses like poppies swaying in the night breeze.

Bo Yandong shifted uncomfortably and said in a cold tone, "Behave yourself."

Gu Zhiwei withdrew her hand with a smile, propping her chin on his shoulder, "Did you sleep well last night, Yandong?"

His expression cooled, lips pressed into a thin line, offering no reply.

Gu Zhiwei feigned a pout, her lips quivering and her large eyes blinking sorrowfully at him, "You're so heartless. You bullied me so much in my dreams last night that I woke up crying."

Bo Yandong remained stoic, yet a steamy image flashed before his eyes: the dim light, the woman beneath him biting her lip and breathing softly, whispering the intimate 'Yandong.'

Despite the car's chilly interior, Bo Yandong felt an overwhelming heat.

He reached out to roll down the window, letting the cool air rush in.