Chapter 1818: Chapter 1818: Rising Star (20)

Chuzheng leisurely walked out of the store with a bag in hand, and just after taking two steps, she was stopped by someone.

"Miss Qin, what a coincidence."

Qiao Wei was dressed in an elegant ivory dress, looking both exquisite and graceful, smiling at her.

Chuzheng was dressed much more casually. The weather was still cold outside, so she was wearing a thick coat. At this moment, one hand in her pocket and the other holding a bag, she stood there with an air of coolness.

Although they were two completely different styles, Chuzheng didn’t lose any ground in terms of presence in front of Qiao Wei.

"Miss Qin, shopping alone?" Qiao Wei asked with a smile, looking amicable and hiding any hostility.

She seemed as if she hadn’t suspected that the incident at the last banquet was Chuzheng’s doing.

Chuzheng’s gaze subtly scanned the surroundings and coldly said, "No."

"Oh?" Qiao Wei blinked curiously, "Then who did Miss Qin come with?"

"Ghosts."

Qiao Wei: "..."

Chuzheng didn’t want to waste time and energy on irrelevant people and planned to bypass her and leave directly.

Qiao Wei quickly regained her composure, realizing Chuzheng was being dismissive, and called out to her, "Gu Yu’s also here, we’re going to dinner later, why don’t you join us, Miss Qin?"

Chuzheng paused slightly and turned to look at Qiao Wei.

Qiao Wei’s smile grew brighter, and there was a determined confidence in her eyes.

She was sure that Chuzheng was behind the previous incident.

However, there was no evidence, and she was Gu Yu’s fiancée, beloved by Grandma Gu. Accusing her rashly, who would believe it?

But there’s no rush, there are always ways to deal with her.

She’s just Gu Yu’s fiancée for now, not his wife. Until it’s all settled, who knows the final outcome?

She had liked Gu Yu since she was a child, and even knowing Gu Yu’s situation now, she was willing to care for him for a lifetime.

Chuzheng was silent for a few seconds and asked, "Where’s Gu Yu?"

Qiao Wei observed Chuzheng’s expression and said nonchalantly, "Upstairs, Miss Qin, would you like to join? I can take you there."

The last sentence was said with an air of being the host.

Chuzheng’s expression remained cold, showing no change, her gaze fixed somewhere unknown in thought.

After a while, Chuzheng nodded slightly, signaling Qiao Wei to lead the way.

"This way, Miss Qin." Qiao Wei gestured invitingly, "This is one of the Qiao Family’s properties, so if something catches your eye, don’t hesitate. You’ll definitely get the best deal."

Qiao Wei spoke enthusiastically as the host to Chuzheng, but whether Chuzheng listened or not, only she knew. She didn’t respond throughout.

Eventually, Qiao Wei herself felt a bit awkward and stopped speaking.

"This way, Miss Qin." Qiao Wei opened a door and earnestly invited Chuzheng inside.

Upon entering, Chuzheng saw quite a few people, both men and women; it seemed to be just an ordinary gathering.

Gu Yu sat in a spot further in, others seated around, with a place vacant beside Gu Yu.

His expression was indifferent, resting his chin on his hand, seemingly uninterested in what was happening.

Entering, Qiao Wei said, "Gu Yu, I met Miss Qin downstairs, so I brought her up. You don’t mind my presumption, do you?"

Gu Yu glanced over, his eyes lingering slightly on Chuzheng, his brows furrowed slightly.

This woman voluntarily came up? Didn’t she always want to stay far away from him?

Everyone at Grandma Gu’s banquet last time already knew Chuzheng, and her arrival added a subtle tension to the atmosphere.

"Get Miss Qin a chair." Qiao Wei naturally instructed a server, while she moved to sit in the vacant spot beside Gu Yu.

The server, unsure of Chuzheng’s status and not knowing where to place the chair, seemed a bit at a loss.

"Put it here." Finally, someone on Gu Yu’s other side stood up, "Come on, Miss Qin should sit next to our Brother Gu."

Qiao Wei’s eyes briefly flashed with displeasure, but she showed an apologetic look, "Sorry, Miss Qin, I forgot, or you could sit here with me?"

Chuzheng didn’t move, she just asked Gu Yu, "Can we go now?"

"I’m not stopping you." Gu Yu’s tone was cold, "If you want to go, then go."

"I’m asking if you can leave with me."

"???

Chuzheng circled the table, placing her hands on the push handle of Gu Yu’s wheelchair, "I’ll take you back."

When Gu Yu came earlier, he didn’t know Qiao Wei would be here. He didn’t really enjoy these gatherings, but being taken away by Chuzheng like this, he felt a loss of face.

"I still have..."

Chuzheng, not wanting to embarrass Gu Yu in front of everyone, calmly said, "Grandma asked us to go back for dinner."

Gu Yu: "..."

If Grandma wanted him to go back for dinner, why hadn’t she told him?

Although confused, Gu Yu didn’t say anything further, allowing Chuzheng to push him away.

Chuzheng’s words weren’t whispered, everyone around heard them, and no one dared to stop them.

"Miss Qin, isn’t this a bit inappropriate?" Qiao Wei stopped Chuzheng, "How can you take Gu Yu away when it’s rare for him to come out?"

Chuzheng glanced at her, her tone unhurried, "Or should he dine with you and catch a movie? Would that please you, Miss Qiao?"

Qiao Wei’s expression slightly changed.

Her liking for Gu Yu was something many in their circle knew.

However, phrased this way, it was a bit hard to digest.

The others barely dared breathe; today’s drama was somewhat nerve-wracking.

"Qin Chuzheng!" The first to face darken was Gu Yu, "What nonsense are you spouting!"

Chuzheng glanced at him and remained silent.

Qiao Wei fidgeted with her fingers, resembling a lily swaying in a storm, "Miss Qin, do you have such animosity towards me? I didn’t mean anything by it..."

Chuzheng’s expression was indifferent, "You’re overthinking." If you hadn’t insisted on appearing before me, I wouldn’t even know who you are.

Moreover...

The Good Person Card belongs to her alone.

You can look, but you can’t touch.

Chuzheng pushed Gu Yu away, settling their bill in the process.

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After leaving the room, Gu Yu sneered, "Why are you targeting Qiao Wei?"

"Do you like her?"

"Miss Qin, whom I like is none of your business, right? Shouldn’t you be with your beloved on set? What are you doing here?"

Chuzheng bent down slightly, and Gu Yu suddenly caught a hint of a faint, cold fragrance, different from any perfume he had smelled before.

"Mr. Gu, who you like is not what’s important. What matters is that in the future, you can only be with me, and the household registration will also show only me." Chuzheng paused, "I’m with my beloved right now, don’t worry, Mr. Gu."

Gu Yu: "???"

What should he be relieved about?

What was this woman’s game?!

Who would end up with her in the future? Back then, didn’t she shout that she’d rather be with a dog than have a future with him!!