Chen Lishu clenched her fists and punched him hard in the shoulder, her voice slightly choked with tears. "Gu Xingdong, what are you doing here? Do you know you almost scared me to death!"
Gu Xingdong pulled her into his embrace and whispered in her ear, "The matters at the team are almost resolved. Yang Zhiguo specifically gave me a few days off to accompany you.
I got the key from Su Nian. I originally wanted to give you a surprise, but it seems the surprise turned into a scare."
Chen Lishu rested her head on Gu Xingdong's shoulder and said irritably, "Can you give me a heads-up next time? Today, I organized the company staff to go hiking for blessings. I didn't expect an accident midway, and we had to stay at this hotel temporarily. I thought this hotel was a shady place!"
"So you didn't do anything all day? How about I take you somewhere fun?" Gu Xingdong asked with a hint of anticipation.
Chen Lishu looked at Gu Xingdong, puzzled. "Where are we going so late at night? It takes several hours to fly from J Province to the capital. Don't you plan to rest first? Let's talk about other things tomorrow."
Being with Chen Lishu, Gu Xingdong felt he had inexhaustible energy. He shook his head and said, "No need, come with me. I'll take you to a good place."
Since Chen Lishu couldn't sleep anyway, she raised an eyebrow at Gu Xingdong's invitation and followed him, holding his hand.
The moment they left, the doorknob of the room they had been staying in was turned again.
The person tiptoed to the edge of the bed. Due to the darkness, he could only cautiously reach out and grope for Chen Lishu's body.
Large beads of sweat dripped down his cheeks. Lu Gen was practically sprawled to the other side of the bed but couldn't touch the person on it.
What was going on? Could it be that Chen Lishu had foreseen his plan in advance?
Lu Gen clenched his fist in frustration. Just as he was about to leave and had reached the doorway, the door suddenly opened.
Because of the darkness, Lu Gen couldn't see the face of the person in front of him. However, judging by their height and build, it should be Chen Lishu!
The two bumped into each other and were stunned. A fierce glint flashed in Lu Gen's deep eyes. He was the first to reach out and cover the person's mouth, saying in an urgent and suppressed tone, "President Chen, to be honest, I fell deeply in love with you the first time I saw you. You are the most beautiful person I have ever met, and I wished I could have laid my heart bare for you at that moment!
I originally wanted to proceed gradually and leave a good impression on you. But I was afraid that someone as outstanding as you would also be coveted by other men, so I came to you tonight to express my feelings. President Chen, be my girlfriend!
I know it's difficult for a successful career woman like you to gain a man's understanding. They don't understand you, but I do! Be with me, and no matter what you choose, I will unconditionally support your decision! Be with me!"
Listening to Lu Gen's heartfelt confession, "Chen Lishu's" body was rigid. The situation did not improve at all until Lu Gen finished speaking.
Just as Lu Gen's patience wore thin and he was about to resort to some special measures, the Chen Lishu in his arms suddenly stood on tiptoe, leaned towards him, and pressed her lips against his.
Lu Gen did not expect Chen Lishu to be so proactive!
It seemed the other party still had him in her heart. It made sense. If Chen Lishu didn't have him in her heart, she wouldn't have been jealous of Gao Xinyan when they ate at his place last time and then thrown a tantrum by ignoring him afterward!
Having achieved his goal, Lu Gen no longer hid his ambition. He swept Chen Lishu into his arms and walked towards the bed. Soon, ambiguous gasps could be heard from the room.
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The next day, at the temporary compound.
Wu Xiaohong was happily tending to the vegetables in the garden. Seeing the insect holes on the leaves, her good mood was slightly dampened. She then impatiently tossed the watering can aside.
Lu Gen had greeted her. This company gathering, he was 100% confident he could win over Chen Lishu. Once they got married, the entire Shuse Group would fall into Lu Gen's hands. As Lu Gen's mother, she would then live the life of a lady, and wouldn't have to worry about a garden of vegetables!
Just as Wu Xiaohong was daydreaming about being a lady, a heavy door slam came from behind her.
Wu Xiaohong was startled and quickly ran out to check the situation outside. She saw Lu Gen appear before her with a gloomy expression.
"Son, why are you back so early today?" Wu Xiaohong, sensing something was wrong, quickly went forward to inquire about the situation.
Lu Gen gritted his teeth and smashed his fist against the doorframe.
This large movement caused his already loose clothes to fall off, revealing hickeys and scratch marks to Wu Xiaohong's eyes. Realizing what her son had gone through yesterday, she blushed.
Wu Xiaohong cleared her throat awkwardly and then asked in confusion, "Son, didn't your plan succeed? If it succeeded, why do you look so glum?"
Lu Gen's eyes were bloodshot as he said, "The relationship did happen, but not with Chen Lishu! I don't know why, but Chen Lishu's room was meticulously arranged by me, yet the person in bed in the end was... Gao Xinyan!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Xiaohong's pupils constricted, and her voice rose. "What? Gao Xinyan? What's going on? Could it be that Chen Lishu saw through your plan?"
Lu Gen had considered this question. Having interacted with Chen Lishu these past few days, he knew she was a decisive person. If she had discovered his scheme, the company would have already issued a termination notice by now.
Upon hearing that the scheme wasn't discovered, Wu Xiaohong breathed a sigh of relief. "It's good that it wasn't discovered. Otherwise, if this matter got out, the entire Lu family would lose face, and everyone would think we were fawning over a woman.
But when you were with Gao Xinyan, did Chen Lishu see? Did she express any attitude?
Tell me the situation in detail. Mom can give you some advice as a woman and see if Chen Lishu has you in her heart. If she does, things will be much easier. If she doesn't..."
Recalling what happened today, Lu Gen frowned and said, "I don't know what's up with Chen Lishu. She didn't return to the hotel all night. It was only this morning that her assistant told Zhang Bin to organize us to leave the hotel first and not worry about her.
Mom, you said Chen Lishu didn't see through the plan, but she didn't return to the hotel all night, as if she was deliberately avoiding something. You say she saw through the plan, but I hired familiar people to handle it. How did she discover something was wrong?"