Chapter 351: Meeting Sister-in-law (5)

Yu Shu Ju.

This was in fact the most famous Chinese restaurant at Yannan University.

The average cost of a meal was several thousand yuan. It was considered more upscale for the university students, but not something that was completely out of their reach.

Gu Qingmo was the one giving them a treat that day.

Mainly, it was to give Gu Qingjiu a treat.

Although their family was rather frugal, they never skimped on Gu Qingmo's allowance.

With the addition of the scholarship he obtained, it wasn't a problem for him to dine at such a place for at least twice a month.

Furthermore, there wasn't a suitable place in the vicinity, so that made eating there an appropriate choice.

Since it was located within the university town, there were plenty of students eating there.

The waiter politely welcomed them at the entrance before bringing them in.

They ended up in a private room.

In such a place, dining in a private room would only be more expensive, especially during the peak lunch period at noon.

After they had entered, they saw that there was a pretty girl with a gentle and elegant disposition already inside. Her presence quite had a resemblance to lilies. Other than her, there was also Liu Meigui, someone who had just quarreled with Gu Qingmo earlier on.

Upon seeing each other, everyone wore different expressions.

Gu Qingmo's countenance was rather terrible, but as the other girl waved at him with a smile on her face, Gu Qingmo had no choice but to hold himself back from being reckless. He walked over with Gu Qingjiu.

Gu Qingjiu was a little amused that this girl was so thick-skinned.

If she had been criticized before others like how she did, she would definitely be ashamed to appear there again.

Does this Liu Meigui have a stronger mindset than others?

She even looked extremely calm. Upon seeing Gu Qingmo, she even ran a hand through her long, wavy hair.

She didn't look awkward at all.

What a talent!

Gu Qingjiu sighed inwardly.

"Wange."

"Qingmo, is this your younger sister Qingjiu?"

Gu Qingmo had just walked over with Gu Qingjiu when the girl beside Liu Meigui got up first. She was looking towards Gu Qingjiu with a look of delight in her eyes.

She had an exquisite and gracious appearance, and her disposition was gentle and elegant like a socialite.

Most importantly, there was a pure aura about her that was rare to come by. She was like a flower bred in a greenhouse, free of worries.

She was Gu Qingmo's girlfriend, Qin Wange.

The kindness she exuded dispelled what little doubt Gu Qingjiu had in her heart.

This was truly a girl whom Liu Meigui couldn't compare with. She had no idea how that girl and Qin Wange became besties.

But such a girl made one yearn to get closer to her.

"Hello, Qingjiu. I am Qin Wange. You can call me Sister Wange."

Her voice was gentle and it exuded a unique and refined air. Merely judging from her speech, one could tell that she was a refined person. When she spoke, she even took the initiative to go up and hold Gu Qingjiu's hand.

As though she was directly showing her friendliness to Gu Qingjiu.

Even for someone who was used to keeping a distant attitude towards strangers, Gu Qingjiu didn't at all have a bad impression of Qin Wange.

Since Qin Wange took the initiative to chat with her, Gu Qingjiu revealed a warm smile on her face. "Sister Wange, hello. My older brother mentions you in front of me all the time. He said you're like a fairy. Now that I get to see you in person, it's indeed the case."

Gu Qingjiu's words brought about a broad beam on Qin Wange's face. Even when she smiled, she exuded the disposition of a rich missy. She looked towards Gu Qingmo, her eyes narrowed into crescents. "Qingmo, is that right?"

Chapter 352: Are You Fit to Eat with Young Master Ye?

"Yes... of course."

The usually confident and gracious Gu Qingmo turned into a dazed lad in front of Qin Wange.

Gu Qingjiu glanced at her older brother and inwardly chuckled.

This person had the cheek to criticize her when he was just like her when in love!

Gu Qingmo didn't speak much. However, Qin Wange and Gu Qingjiu already seemed to get along really well.

Both of them had a good impression of each other.

On the other hand, Liu Meigui, Jiang Shaohe, and the rest looked at each other. They then turned their heads away.

They looked like they couldn't stand the way the two of them were interacting.

But Qin Wange didn't notice that.

The few of them sat down, and Gu Qingjiu was seated next to Qin Wange.

Qin Wange took the initiative to pour Gu Qingjiu a glass of grape juice, the kind made from imported grapes and freshly squeezed.

"Sister, I frequently hear your older brother mention you. You're indeed a pretty and intelligent girl."

Qin Wange's attitude towards Gu Qingjiu was very friendly. The form of address that even Gu Qingmo didn't use much himself, she seemed to be using with ease.

The crux was it didn't sound pretentious.

As though it was perfectly natural.

As though Gu Qingjiu was really Qin Wange's younger sister.

"Really? I feel like my older brother only badmouths me."

Gu Qingjiu laughed out loud. Upon hearing this, Gu Qingmo rolled his eyes. Jiang Shaohe and Shao Lang both laughed out loud as well.

"Yeah, in the past your older brother used to say that he had a younger sister, but she was not as popular nor as smart as him."

Shao Lang didn't hesitate to betray Gu Qingmo.

Gu Qingmo touched his head in embarrassment. "I was young and ignorant back then..."

Gu Qingjiu rolled her eyes at him.

This made Qin Wange laugh along with the others.

The atmosphere at the dining table was harmonious. Only Liu Meigui was forcing a stiff smile among them.

She stuck out like a sore thumb.

Even Qin Wange noticed this. Halfway through the meal, she asked Liu Meigui in a soft voice, "Meigui, do you feel unwell?"

Liu Meigui's gaze darkened. But she didn't tell her what had happened on her way here.

The others naturally wouldn't blurt out what had happened and cause Qin Wange some trouble. But they were staring intently at Liu Meigui.

Liu Meigui let out a huff, as though she couldn't take it anymore. She suddenly set down her chopsticks. "Wange, I have something on so I'll leave first. Got an important dinner date tonight, and I need to make some preparations for it."

Qin Wange seemed a little surprised, but she was understanding about it. "Since that's the case, you should get going. Be careful on the road."

Since the person who couldn't fit in wished to leave, naturally no one tried to stop her. But her boyfriend, Jiang Shaohe, still asked, "What dinner date? Do you need me to go with you?"

It was clearly a normal question, yet for some reason, Liu Meigui was triggered.

She turned around and looked at Jiang Shaohe before saying something nasty. "Go with me? Are you fit to eat with Young Master Ye?"

With that, she pulled open the door of the private room.

And she even slammed the door as she left!

The atmosphere in the private room instantly turned awkward.

Gu Qingmo and Jiang Shaohe's faces turned green.

One was mad at Liu Meigui for causing trouble at a time like this, whereas the other was furious at Liu Meigui for not sparing him any face in front of everyone.

Qin Wange was a little startled as well. She slowly set down her chopsticks. "Is Meigui in a bad mood today?"

The vexed Jiang Shaohe raised his head and gulped down the tea in front of him.

Next to him, Shao Lang patted Jiang Shaohe's shoulder and comforted him. "Don't take it to heart, she's always been like this. No need to get angry."

Chapter 353: Refusing to Acknowledge Younger Sister After the Meal

"Of course, I'm not angry. But she's like a lunatic!"

Seems like Jiang Shaohe had tolerated enough to be scolding Liu Meigui in front of Qin Wange.

Qin Wange voiced her disagreement. "Shaohe, how can you speak of Meigui like that? She's your fiancée!"

She then turned towards Gu Qingjiu and apologized to her in embarrassment. "Sorry, Sister, this was supposed to be a gathering for you. I didn't expect... Meigui has always been like this. She always acts this way. Don't take it to heart."

Gu Qingjiu certainly didn't mind, and she felt like she was watching a show.

Qin Wange's words were clearly siding with Liu Meigui. As she looked at Qin Wange, Gu Qingjiu wasn't quite sure if she was aware that Liu Meigui was a mean and harsh person.

Hence, she shook her head. "It's okay."

Gu Qingmo suddenly spoke, "Wange, next time don't ask Liu Meigui along when we come out."

"Qingmo..."

Qin Wange frowned and looked like she wanted to say something. In the end, she merely looked at Gu Qingjiu, before helplessly nodding her head. "Okay."

Gu Qingjiu's emotions were a little complex during the entire meal. The relationship between these people didn't look simple.

However, she didn't have the time to ask her brother for the time being.

Although Liu Meigui's final words before leaving caused an awkward air for a while, it still returned to normal in quite a short while amidst Qin Wange's gentle voice.

Gu Qingjiu could sense from her words that Qin Wange had the naïvete and innocence of someone young and inexperienced.

Perhaps it was because of this that Liu Meigui became her bestie.

A person like her usually didn't have her guard up against anyone.

This innocence was unlike silliness. It was more like innocence that arose due to leading a worry-free life.

No idea if Gu Qingmo could tell that this girlfriend of his wasn't at all simple.

At the end of the meal, Gu Qingmo paid the bill.

Gu Qingjiu pricked up her ears and heard that the meal cost 3,900 yuan.

Compared to the usual expenditure patterns of Gu Qingjiu's family, 3,900 yuan was considered extravagant.

When she came to the capital, her mother only gave her a monthly allowance of 3,000 yuan.

This was considered a lot already.

Since Gu Qingjiu was in the military school, there wasn't much need for her to spend money.

Even her school fees in the military school were exempted.

Spending 3,900 yuan on a meal was quite absurd.

However, this money belonged to her older brother, so she wouldn't interfere with how he spends his own money.

After settling the bill, Qin Wange suggested, "Qingjiu, your older brother and I will bring you to see the famous attractions in the capital. I heard that you didn't get to do much sightseeing the last time you came. Would you like to go?"

Gu Qingjiu gave it some thought. He Niancheng was going to pick her up at around six, so she had to make it back around that time.

Hence, she said, "Sister Wange, I have a dinner date with someone tonight and have to leave at six. Do you think there is sufficient time in the afternoon?"

"Six?"

Qin Wange was a little surprised. "We're going to go to several places, so we definitely won't be able to make it back by six. I wanted to bring you to try the local delicacies over here..."

Gu Qingjiu smiled, and she said, "It's okay, Sister Wange, we can go next time. Since that's the case, you and Brother can go together. I heard from my brother that you rarely get a day off nowadays."

"Well then..."

Qin Wange was a little hesitant. Gu Qingmo couldn't hold himself from speaking up any longer. "There's nothing we can do since she has something on. Let's go on our own."

He clearly wanted to go with Qin Wange—just the two of them. Shao Lang and Jiang Shaohe could read his intention and were planning to find some excuse to leave.

Gu Qingjiu inwardly sighed. They just finished their meal, and yet after she met her sister-in-law, he was planning to abandon this younger sister of his.

Chapter 354: She Can Come Here Too!?

Since Gu Qingjiu couldn't join them, Gu Qingmo and Qin Wange went to another area in the capital as planned. Only this time, without her.

While Gu Qingjiu, on the other hand, stayed in the university town area.

Since Gu Qingjiu was Gu Qingmo's younger sister, Jiang Shaohe and Shao Lang politely asked her if she wanted to join them.

Of course, Gu Qingjiu refused the offer.

After leaving Gu Qingmo, she naturally had nothing to do with these two 'brothers.'

Hence, Gu Qingjiu was the only one who stayed in the university town. With nothing to do in the afternoon, she bought a ticket to visit the Forbidden City.

It was April and it wasn't considered too hot and humid.

Other than tourists, there were many soldiers standing guard at their posts.

Be it rain or shine, sweltering heat or harsh coldness, they had to stand there.

This was the same for Gu Qingjiu's training. Whether there were lightning, strong winds, or even if it was raining, they had to carry out their training for the day.

Discipline was an important thing in the army.

There was a sea of people in the Forbidden City.

But after going one round, it started to feel boring.

It only took her an hour to explore around.

It was already three in the afternoon.

Gu Qingjiu checked out movie screening schedules nearby, and she decisively went to watch a movie.

Finally, at 6 p.m sharp, the Chief Instructor called Gu Qingjiu. She was still in the cinema at that time.

"You're in school?"

"No."

Gu Qingjiu turned around and looked at the name of the cinema she was in, before reporting her location. "You guys can come here to pick me up. I'll wait for you here."

"Mm, be good, and wait there. Don't run about."

The tone of that final sentence made her feel a numbing sensation for some reason, and it made Gu Qingjiu shiver.

"Yes! I promise to stay where I am!"

After hanging up the phone, there was an unconcealable smile on her face.

She figured the two of them weren't too far away. And true to that, soon enough, He Niancheng called to inform Gu Qingjiu that they had arrived.

Under Gu Qingjiu's insistence, Huo Yingcheng drove the car to the underground carpark.

Upon seeing Gu Qingjiu come over, Huo Yingcheng looked even more displeased than He Niancheng. "Qingjiu, what's the matter with you? You're just getting into the car and you're afraid others will see you? Is our Commander He so unpresentable?"

This was exactly what the Chief Instructor had said before.

Gu Qingjiu, who didn't dare to look at He Niancheng's expression, got into the car in an embarrassed manner. "No, that's really not it..."

But it would indeed be very troublesome if someone saw her.

It could bring about problems for He Niancheng. Gu Qingjiu didn't care if it affected her.

But she had to take note of her boyfriend's identity.

Since He Niancheng didn't speak, Gu Qingjiu wisely chose to keep quiet.

They drove towards the prosperous area in the capital.

Merely looking at the streets and rows upon rows of high-rise buildings, Gu Qingjiu ought to know that the place wasn't simple.

And Huo Yingcheng stopped the car in front of a... nightclub that looked very posh.

Do they eat at places like this?

"What's the matter with Ye Henyu?"

Huo Yingcheng appeared displeased to see that it was a place like this. On the other hand, He Niancheng said nothing.

Seeing that he didn't voice his disagreement, Huo Yingcheng cast a glance at him and fell silent.

When the bell boy led them in, He Niancheng grabbed Gu Qingjiu's wrist tightly and made sure she stayed by his side.

Huo Yingcheng felt his eyes sting upon seeing this from behind.

The interior decor of this nightclub was resplendent and as posh as European palaces. It was quite easy to see that booking a private room in such a place was extremely expensive.

The waiter brought them to a suite with a very auspicious room number—8888.

Gu Qingjiu gazed at her surroundings and saw that there was a burly man standing guard every few meters or so. The security of the place was rather tight.

The moment Gu Qingjiu entered the suite, she was quite surprised. It was not because the suite was a huge dining hall, and it definitely was not because of these tens of rich-looking young men, but it was because of one familiar person.

Liu Meigui was seated among them. When she saw Gu Qingjiu enter, she was also momentarily stunned.

Next, her countenance turned incredibly awful as she inwardly screamed, 'She can come here too??'

Chapter 355: Young Master Ye

However, the way she looked at Gu Qingjiu didn't reveal her true thoughts.

Gu Qingjiu merely did a quick sizing up, and she could tell that Liu Meigui was merely an accompaniment among the crowd.

Her gaze had just briefly fallen on her for a moment when a rich-looking young man with exquisite looks stood up.

"Brother Niancheng!"

There was a childish feel to his appearance. He also had arrogance and pride in his eyes that revealed how spoiled he was.

He was the standard example of a prodigal son.

But he didn't look like someone to mess with.

When he shouted He Niancheng's name, there was a friendliness to his tone.

At that moment, everyone in the room looked towards He Niancheng. They were all full of surprise and astonishment.

Astonished that the overbearing rich young man could treat him with so much respect.

Yes, respectfully.

Who was Ye Henyu?

He was the youngest, third-generation child of the Ye family, and he was pampered to the skies at home.

From a young age, he had engaged in all sorts of misdeeds. Although he didn't have a complete lack of principles, no one could quite stop him when his arrogance acted up.

When had he ever treated someone with such respect?

This He Niancheng who just entered...

Judging from his appearance alone, he was a handsome man whose looks one couldn't find any fault with.

It was easy to tell from how the female companions of these people were staring at him. Their eyes were fixed at him and it screamed with a boy-crazy look.

He exuded an extraordinary and high-and-mighty aura. When he gazed downwards at these rich young men, there was indifference in his eyes.

He definitely was a man with an extraordinary background.

As those present came from influential families, how could they fail to see this?

Especially when they saw Ye Henyu's attitude.

But some of those in the know had their own speculations as they looked at He Niancheng at that very moment.

"Brother Niancheng, it's really hard to invite you to dinner. The last time I invited you, you turned me down almost instantly."

Ye Henyu was wearing a silk shirt and the top two buttons were unbuttoned, giving him an unrestrained vibe. As he walked over, he beamed broadly at He Niancheng.

His smile was a little goofy.

This was what Gu Qingjiu thought of Ye Henyu when she saw him.

Ye Henyu, who was initially and solely paying attention to He Niancheng, didn't notice Gu Qingjiu.

But when he walked over, he saw that a girl's arm was hooked with He Niancheng's.

There was a hint of shock in his eyes.

Gu Qingjiu, however, appeared calm when she saw Ye Henyu. She didn't seem nervous at all.

She merely felt that Ye Henyu's gaze was strange.

But she felt a slight tightening sensation on her arm when she heard He Niancheng say in a low voice, "I had something on previously."

That was considered his explanation to Ye Henyu.

Ye Henyu, of course, didn't mind. As he swept his astonished gaze over Gu Qingjiu, he immediately flashed a smile. "I was just joking. Brother Niancheng, you're giving me face by turning up. Come, come, come have a seat..."

He then waved at Huo Yingcheng who was behind them. "Brother Huo, come along."

"I know. No need to stand in ceremony."

He Niancheng beamed broadly before going over with Gu Qingjiu to sit down.

But there was a minor mistake in the seating arrangement.

Initially, Ye Henyu had reserved two main seats for He Niancheng and Huo Yingcheng.

Upon seeing Gu Qingjiu, he had merely regarded her as He Niancheng's female companion that he brought along, the kind that had no importance.

Who knew when they went over to sit down, He Niancheng had pulled Gu Qingjiu to sit down with him?

Ye Henyu instantly kept his questions away. With the awareness he had developed from growing up in an influential family, he winked at his trashy friends and someone instantly gave up his seat at the table to make space for them.

Chapter 356: This Woman is Impervious to An Obvious Situation?

They were at a long table since a round table couldn't possibly fit so many people.

Gu Qingjiu sat between Huo Yingcheng and He Niancheng.

She saw Liu Meigui moving to a different seat without even daring to utter a sound. When she looked towards Gu Qingjiu, she bit her lips and that revealed her reluctance to do so.

Yet, there was nothing she could say.

She was a nobody here. She didn't even have the right to speak up at will.

With Gu Qingjiu sitting next to He Niancheng, Huo Yingcheng naturally also sat next to Gu Qingjiu's other side.

Regardless of how stupid Ye Henyu was, he ought to realize Gu Qingjiu was an important person since she received such treatment from him.

Darting his gaze around, he probed, "Brother Niancheng, aren't you going to introduce the person next to you?"

He Niancheng replied calmly, "My girlfriend."

Simple and neat.

Gu Qingjiu blushed at this. But with so many people around, she couldn't rebut him or anything.

When Ye Henyu heard this, he was as shocked as Huo Yingcheng.

Gu Qingjiu didn't understand—was it that shocking for her to be dating He Niancheng?

"You haven't seen much of the world."

Huo Yingcheng mocked him. Finally, he found someone who was as silly as him back then.

Ye Henyu, however, didn't get mad. With a chuckle, he said, "How can I compare with you and Brother Niancheng?"

This made the rest more curious about He Niancheng and Huo Yingcheng's identity.

Actually, Gu Qingjiu didn't know what the dinner was about. She simply acted according to what He Niancheng said—to focus on eating good food.

It was clearly a nightclub, yet it doubled as a restaurant.

And the food actually tasted pretty good!

The other rich young men didn't speak up much. Throughout, only Ye Henyu and He Niancheng spoke.

Most of the time, it was Ye Henyu talking to Huo Yingcheng with He Niancheng occasionally putting in a sentence or two.

Halfway throughout the dinner, Huo Yingcheng suddenly said to everyone, "Is everyone done eating? How about we go into the suite inside to sing and have fun?"

When everyone heard this, they instantly set down their chopsticks.

With Ye Henyu around and these two unknown 'buddhas' present, Gu Qingjiu was the only one in the entire room who ate under no pressure and felt the happiest.

Actually, no one really touched their chopsticks at all.

But did they dare to laugh at Gu Qingjiu?

Of course not!

Huo Yingcheng was actually hinting at them to stay away.

Ye Henyu was a little dazed, but he understood Huo Yingcheng's intention. Hence, he waved a hand and said, "Alright, you guys go sing and have fun!"

Of course, none of the rest dared to disobey Young Master Ye's words.

Everyone got to their feet and went into the suite, feigning great joy.

Now that Gu Qingjiu looked carefully, there was more to this suite than met the eye—

A karaoke room was there. It was something one would expect of a nightclub.

The area it occupied was about as big as Gu Qingjiu's house, except that there were no walls to divide the place into different rooms.

The equipment inside was also high-end.

It made the patrons have a good time singing.

Gu Qingjiu was initially not interested in such venues, so she merely glanced at it.

Who knew, He Niancheng suddenly lowered his head and edged closer to her ear. He then softly said, "You should go inside to have fun, too. I'll call you when we leave later."

As his hot breath entered her ears, it brought about a numbing sensation.

Gu Qingjiu suddenly shivered a little due to this sudden close proximity, a pure reflex reaction.

She then looked towards He Niancheng with a perplexed look. "I don't know how to sing..."

She honestly couldn't sing to save her life.

Next to them, Ye Henyu frowned. This woman was impervious to an obvious situation?

Chapter 357: I Know About the Yu Family!

However, He Niancheng patiently repeated himself. "Just go inside and have fun."

Gu Qingjiu instantly understood his intention.

They were going to discuss something, and it was inconvenient for her to be around.

Of course, she didn't mind. She instantly nodded, before going in with the rest.

After Gu Qingjiu had gone away, Ye Henyu immediately spoke loudly of his own dating experience. "Brother Niancheng, let me tell you, women can't be spoiled! Once you spoil them, they get arrogant!"

Huo Yingcheng was speechless.

Hahahahahahaha.

This retard was hilarious!

He Niancheng's slightly darkened gaze swept over Ye Henyu, making his hair suddenly stand up.

Next, he heard an arrogant tone saying, "Does it obstruct you in any way?"

Ye Henyu was speechless.

F*ck!

If He Niancheng wasn't more powerful than him, he would have been tempted to fall out with him.

But just as his anger was about to act up, He Niancheng said three words. "Let's talk about business."

He nearly fainted from holding back that anger.

Thankfully the others weren't around, so Ye Henyu didn't feel a loss of face. He stupidly asked, "What business?"

Huo Yingcheng was inwardly rolling over with laughter. He coughed and spoke of their aim for coming over. "A few days back didn't you tell me you're thinking of setting up a company?"

"Yes!"

At the mention of this, Ye Henyu seemed a little agitated. "I'm doing this to show my family members! Those older cousins of mine mocked me... saying I don't know how to do business, and also that I refuse to join the army. They say I don't have a future!"

He subconsciously wanted to cuss, but upon seeing He Niancheng's cold and emotionless face, he held himself back.

"Your older cousins' words do make sense."

Was Ye Henyu a person who spoke his mind or was he regarding He Niancheng as one of his own now?

He easily revealed everything about himself.

Ye Henyu felt his heart ache and his expression darkened. "Brother Huo, stop making fun of me. What's that matter about the company you're talking about?"

"Right now I have a ready-made company, a small corporation of a sizeable scale."

Huo Yingcheng tried his best to describe the Yu Family in a way that might interest Ye Henyu.

"But right now they have some cash-flow problems. My Major-General is thinking of getting you to invest a sum of money in them, to revive this corporation!"

Ye Henyu was dazed. "Why can't you guys invest with your own money?"

"Are you silly or what? We're both from the Penalan Empire and we're also soldiers. Have you forgotten about the rules set by both countries?"

"Oh..."

Ye Henyu recalled the international agreements, too. Hence, he readily agreed. "Sure, but which company in the capital is this?"

Ye Henyu wasn't a complete goon. Upon hearing Huo Yingcheng put things this way, he could figure out that it was a company in China. However, he naturally assumed it to be in the capital.

"Not the capital, but North City!"

"North City?"

Ye Henyu pondered for a moment, then murmured, "I have heard of North City. But it's not a tier-one city, is it?"

In his impression, other than the capital or tier-one companies, he wouldn't even take a proper look at the other cities.

"You don't have to care if it's a tier-one city. Of course, you might not have heard of the corporation—it's the Yu Corporation. Most of its subsidiaries mainly managed hotels and restaurants."

Huo Yingcheng explained to him what businesses the company dealt in. Surprisingly, Ye Henyu's eyes lit up at the mention of this. "Yu Corporation? I know about that!"

Huo Yingcheng quietly glanced at He Niancheng, he then said, "Surely, not? You've heard of a small company like Yu Corporation? It actually managed to catch Young Master Ye's eyes?"

Chapter 358: Such a Charmed Life

"Of course, it didn't catch my eye. I only vaguely heard of it.

"If you're talking about the Yu family in North City, of course, I have heard of them. A while back my older cousin Ye Huinan—my third cousin—went to North City and became acquainted with a girl called Yu Shiwei. Isn't she the First Miss of this Yu Corporation?

"If this is the company you're talking about, then there's no need for it. My older cousin already has plans to interfere with this.

"However, tsk tsk, the First Miss of that Yu family even has the reputation of being the sexiest enchantress. The moment I heard that I knew it can't be a good thing!"

He was straightforward in his thoughts about how a woman with such a nickname couldn't be anything good.

They were surprised to hear Ye Henyu reveal something so shocking. "Two days ago, I went to my Third Cousin's house and saw her, and that's how I came to know about it. But since you guys are also asking me to invest, what is between you and the Yu Corporation?"

Ye Henyu was perplexed.

Huo Yingcheng was pretty shocked. "This Yu Shiwei does have some capabilities! She even managed to hook up with Ye Huinan."

They had investigated the Yu family because of Gu Qingjiu's matter. Hence, they knew about this Yu Shiwei.

From the looks of the information they obtained, she wasn't much different from those arrogant rich misses.

Only the fact that she wanted Qingjiu to enter the alliance marriage on her behalf made her detestable.

But just a person like that actually had the capabilities to hook up with the finance genius Ye Huinan of the Ye family?

If Ye Huinan were to interfere in this, it would be a little troublesome for He Niancheng to make use of Ye Henyu to help Gu Qingjiu plot against the Yu family.

Unless He Niancheng did it himself.

But the problem was at the moment, his identity posed a lot of restrictions in China. It wasn't a wise move for him to collide head-on with Ye Huinan.

It wasn't within their calculations that the Yu family had such a fate.

"You guys really do know her!"

Ye Henyu clicked his tongue twice. "Don't tell me that one of you had something with her..."

"What nonsense are you spewing? We've never even seen this person before!"

Huo Yingcheng rolled his eyes at him, then worriedly looked towards He Niancheng. "Major-General, this matter..."

"Let's just forget about this."

He Niancheng's lips suddenly curled up in a cold arc, making one shiver all over.

"Since Ye Huinan decided to interfere, there's no use getting you in there to be an accessory."

This statement was a little obscure. Judging by Ye Henyu's intelligence, he wouldn't be able to understand its meaning.

But he could sense that it wasn't something flattering. Hence, after some hesitation, he said, "Brother Niancheng, are you scolding me?"

Huo Yingcheng was speechless.

This kid was truly silly to the point of adorable.

He Niancheng cast a glance at Ye Henyu, and he said, "We're done discussing."

He glanced into the karaoke room and raised his chin at Huo Yingcheng. "Get Qingjiu, we're leaving."

"Alright."

Huo Yingcheng went over to call her.

He Niancheng got to his feet, then suddenly said something out of the blue. "I need to trouble Young Master Ye about something."

"What is it?" Ye Henyu stood up immediately, agitated that someone of his stature had a favor to ask of him. "Brother Niancheng, just give me instructions. I'll be sure to settle it for you!"

"It's not something difficult. It's just regarding the ones you mentioned, Yu Shiwei and the Yu Corporation. If she asks other favors from your older cousin, any outside of matters about the company, please inform me once you come to know of it."

"Ah?"

Ye Henyu wasn't expecting it to be that. Although he couldn't quite understand thoroughly yet, he still decisively nodded his head. "Alright, Brother Niancheng, I will be sure to tell you!"

Chapter 359: That Woman

After entering the karaoke room, Gu Qingjiu felt uneasy all over.

She didn't know anyone, so there wasn't anyone for her to chat with.

Those people seemed to be having fun after entering the room. Even the topics they were talking about, Gu Qingjiu didn't quite understand.

But she didn't wish to understand either.

Liu Meigui's gaze was fixed intently upon her.

But she didn't go up to her to make trouble for her.

Actually, Liu Meigui was still overwhelmed with emotions.

She only managed to come to this gathering after pulling all sorts of connections.

And even then, she was only a random person who couldn't even get a word in.

Young Master Ye was the person she wished to talk to, but he wouldn't even give her the chance.

But she hadn't expected that the younger sister of the man she looked down on, whom she saw earlier during the day, could actually come in such a place!

Moreover, she was an esteemed guest of Young Master Ye.

The crux was that man whom she came with truly had a face so outstanding that it was rare.

Every woman who saw his face would probably feel the urge to scream.

If it weren't for...

At the thought of this, Liu Meigui bit her lower lip tightly.

Her enchantment with He Niancheng was merely one of shock.

There wasn't much of a reaction.

Because she was yearning for another person in her heart.

Everyone was having fun at the venue.

Liu Meigui could tell that Gu Qingjiu wasn't someone simple. If she were to make trouble for her, she would suffer a greater loss if it ended up alarming Young Master Ye.

She had to go back and ask Wange. Clearly, the Gu family was only a family from a small city. So, how did she manage to come to Young Master Ye's dinner?

Not right. She ought to ask about the identity of that man who she came along with.

How did Gu Qingjiu hook up with him?

The room was noisy with all sorts of chatter, laughter, and singing, but no one came to ask Gu Qingjiu to sing with them.

Shortly after, the door to the room opened.

Gu Qingjiu saw Huo Yingcheng at the corner of the door waving at her.

She instantly went over. After the door had closed, she saw that He Niancheng and Ye Henyu were done discussing their matter.

Gu Qingjiu walked over and followed next to He Niancheng.

Ye Henyu politely sent them out.

Once they got onto the car, Huo Yingcheng directly asked, "Qingjiu, are you going back with us?"

"Let's go back." Gu Qingjiu nodded. "I have no reason to stay here."

Now that she had seen her sister-in-law and her older brother had gone elsewhere to play, there wasn't much meaning staying back by herself.

Huo Yingcheng nodded then drove off.

He Niancheng closed his eyes to rest and Gu Qingjiu didn't disturb him. However, the quietness was a little torturous.

Suddenly, Gu Qingjiu heard Huo Yingcheng ask, "Qingjiu, do you know that older sister of yours in the Yu family?"

Gu Qingjiu widened her eyes and frowned slightly. "What's the matter, Commander Huo?"

Why did he mention Yu Shiwei all of a sudden?

"Nothing, I'm merely asking in passing."

Huo Yingcheng didn't seem like he wished to delve on the topic, but Gu Qingjiu could sense that he was hiding something from her.

After a momentary silence, Gu Qingjiu replied, "I don't know her."

How could she not know her? Even in her dreams, she wished she could burn her corpse and scatter the ashes to the winds.

Too bad other than colliding head-on with the Yu Shiwei, there wasn't any chance for Gu Qingjiu to cross swords with her.

That woman...

Gripping onto the back of the seat which He Niancheng was lying on, she tightened her grasp.

Chapter 360: You Better Stay at a Hotel

Huo Yingcheng wouldn't ask out of the blue. But if they refused to tell her, there wasn't a way for Gu Qingjiu to find out more.

When they got back to the hostel, it was already very late.

So late that the hostel building was already locked. Gu Qingjiu couldn't very well find the management to open the gate at the risk of alerting her superiors.

After midnight, the management absolutely wouldn't open the gate for the students.

Even for Qi Xiaoran, she would at most return right before it hits midnight.

The standard time for lights out for students was 10 in the evening.

As she sat in the car, she started feeling drowsy. "The hostel already locked the gate..."

If she had known earlier, she wouldn't have come back.

She simply thought that there wasn't anything she could do over there anyway, and she hadn't expected that she wouldn't be able to return to the hostel after coming back.

When Huo Yingcheng got out of the car, he looked dazed as well. "Right, you can't go back to the hostel now."

He looked towards He Niancheng right away.

He Niancheng's cold gaze halted on Gu Qingjiu. "I have a side room over there, you may sleep there."

Huo Yingcheng was speechless.

Gu Qingjiu's face turned red. "No... I don't think it's a good idea, Chief Instructor."

Huo Yingcheng's eyes nearly popped out. "Isn't your progress a little too fast? If she sleeps at your place, how is Qingjiu going to face everyone if others saw her tomorrow morning?"

"Exactly!"

Gu Qingjiu agreed with a flushed face.

"Then sleep at your place?"

He Niancheng looked at Huo Yingcheng with a gaze so cold it was terrifying.

Huo Yingcheng was speechless.

He was stumped for words.

But he was quick-thinking. "Even if she can't sleep in school, it doesn't mean she can't sleep outside. Aren't there hotels around?"

Although the National Military University of China was in a remote location, there were still hotels around.

It was because parents would come from faraway places to visit their children. Hence, there naturally were hotels in the vicinity. It was just that there weren't a lot of them.

It wasn't certain if there were available rooms at that moment, too.

"The hotels are not clean!"

He Niancheng spoke resolutely. Gu Qingjiu meekly spoke up. "It's okay..."

Before she could finish her sentence, He Niancheng stared at her with a gaze so icy it was terrifying.

His aura instantly darkened. He then turned around and blended in with the night scenery as he walked towards his hostel building.

"Then take her there."

Seeing that He Niancheng was leaving without even turning around, Gu Qingjiu felt uneasy. "Chief Instructor seems to be angry."

"Let him be! If you sleep over at his place, do you still want your reputation or not?"

Huo Yingcheng suddenly couldn't quite fathom his Major-General's thinking.

Gu Qingjiu was still a student. Regardless, she couldn't very well sleep at his place, right?

But that did seem like his intention.

Eh, as a youngster, he couldn't quite understand the avant-garde thinking of these old people.

Huo Yingcheng got into the car. "Let's go, I'll help find you a hotel."

Gu Qingjiu nodded before climbing into the car again.

She had to admit that she was tempted for a moment when the Chief Instructor first raised the suggestion.

She nearly couldn't control her brain and accepted it.

The Chief Instructor sounded so tempting!

Thankfully, her sense of shame succeeded in suppressing this thought.

But why would the Chief Instructor ask her to sleep at his place?

What was he thinking?

Just as Gu Qingjiu was deep in thought, Huo Yingcheng brought her to a hotel on a street outside the school.

Gu Qingjiu got out of the car by herself and asked. Thankfully, they had available rooms.

She booked a room, then bade Huo Yingcheng farewell before entering the hotel.