Contract Marriage: The Tycoon's Pampered Wife-Chapter 96 - 0: Remembering All the Good Things About That Man (2 more)

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Chapter 96: 096: Remembering All the Good Things About That Man (2 more)

The sound of the shower echoed from the bathroom.

Ning Guiwan picked up her book again, yet she couldn’t focus on a single word.

As an overseas student, her social circle mainly consisted of people from her own country. It didn’t take long after she arrived in Britain for the various ’misdeeds’ she’d supposedly committed back home to follow her into the Chinese student community there.

The phrases ’immodest’ and ’malicious’ would inappropriately reach her ears time and time again.

At first, she would get angry and upset.

Later on, she became accustomed to it. Those harsh words no longer had the power to affect her mood. However, being protected by Lai Yang like this still brought a flicker of joy to her heart.

That made her think of Quan Yu.

Ning Guiwan wasn’t sure whether his threatening those two girls, done without revealing his usual status, was purely to support his niece, or if there were reasons related to her involved as well.

The day Lai Yang was bullied by He Zhenmiao at the Equestrian Club, Quan Yu had overheard He Zhenmiao’s mother, Ming Zhen, speaking ill of both her and Lai Yang. He had lashed out then too.

After Ning Qinghan’s miscarriage, the media spun stories, and everyone verbally crucified Ning Guiwan, believing her to be a most wicked person. Yet, Quan Yu had told her, "Why worry about others being disappointed when you’ve done nothing wrong?"

Grandma Quan was fond of her but also felt that Ning Guiwan was young and naive and had made some mistakes.

As for Lai Yang, she protected Ning Guiwan out of their deep and substantial friendship.

Aside from herself, it seemed no one truly believed she hadn’t done those things.

Only Quan Yu was the exception...

Ning Guiwan didn’t know what was happening to her; suddenly, she started recalling all the good things about that man.

She wanted the infrastructure project, and he gave it to her without a word. She wanted the Tianchi Group, and she had expected him to use it to control her, but he hadn’t.

In the end, all her thoughts settled on Quan Yu’s confession: "These days, I’ve been trying to improve myself as well. Why don’t you give it a try, okay?"

...

The next day, before dawn, the cruise ship docked in Osaka. Ruiyin Group had also expanded into the Japanese market, and Quan Yu’s trip wasn’t solely for matters of the heart; he was also there on official business.

When he disembarked, the rising sun was blood-red, casting a wide swath of the sky and sea in a brilliant hue. The glorious light shone resplendently upon his face.

Once off the ship, the president of a partner company personally came with his team to welcome him. Quan Yu shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with them, speaking fluent Japanese with confidence and ease.

Osaka is Japan’s second-largest city and an international metropolis at the forefront of fashion. A shopping enthusiast like Lai Yang naturally wouldn’t miss this paradise.

Lai Yang dragged Ning Guiwan along, shopping until well after twelve. Still not having had her fill, she finally found a restaurant for lunch.

Zhan Yan was laden with bags, large and small. Thanks to his strict training as a bodyguard, he didn’t find them heavy. However, the sheer fervor for shopping displayed by the women surprised him, leaving an uncharacteristic look of shock on his usually stoic face.

"Is there anything you want to buy?" After ordering, Lai Yang teased Zhan Yan. "How old are you? Do you have a girlfriend? Why don’t you buy her some cosmetics or something? Use my Second Cousin’s card."

Zhan Yan, who usually appeared stoic and unapproachable with his fierce gaze, unexpectedly blushed shyly when the topic of a girlfriend arose. frёeweɓηovel_coɱ

"Not at the moment..."

"Are you blushing?" Lai Yang found it amusing and laughed. "You bodyguards are always following my Second Cousin around; do you even have time to find a partner?"

Zhan Yan didn’t respond, as if he didn’t wish to discuss it.

Lai Yang propped her chin on her hands, pouting. "A bunch of old bachelors," she scoffed.

Zhan Yan replied, "Some are married, but they no longer work directly by the Sir’s side."

Hearing this, Ning Guiwan suddenly thought of Xu Ruogu, who had left because he made a mistake.

Lai Yang wasn’t very interested in this topic and quickly changed the subject. As she chattered on, something suddenly seemed to occur to her, and her eyes lit up. "You guys are always with my Second Cousin, so you must know everything he does and everyone he meets, right?"

Zhan Yan nodded and said seriously, "Most of it, yes."

Delighted, Lai Yang leaned closer to Zhan Yan. "About a month ago, my Second Cousin went to the Eastern Equestrian Club. Aside from Uncle Chi and Uncle Qiao, there was another man in a black Tang suit. Have you seen him?"

"Are you referring to Mr. Gu?" Zhan Yan asked.

"Mr. Gu?" Lai Yang’s heart thudded rapidly, her blood seeming to boil with excitement. She clutched Zhan Yan’s arm. "His surname is Gu? What’s his full name?"

"Gu Langjun."

Gu Langjun... Lai Yang looked momentarily stunned. It was as if someone had placed a small fish in the lake of her heart, its tail gently stirring ripples within her. What a pleasant-sounding name. Gu Langjun...

"...Miss Lai!" Zhan Yan interrupted, thinking she looked rather silly. "What are you smiling about?"

"Ah?" Lai Yang snapped back to reality, her smile vanishing. "Nothing..."

Then she remembered what Chi Zhengjun had told her about Gu Langjun being married, and the joy in her heart vanished. Mr. Gu’s children must be several years old, right? Lai Yang sighed, propping her cheek on her hand. What a pity I didn’t meet him sooner.

"Mr. Gu divorced three years ago." Zhan Yan, ever the honest bodyguard, added, "He doesn’t have any children either."

"Oh." Lai Yang responded listlessly. After a quiet two seconds, she suddenly grabbed Zhan Yan’s arm again. "What did you say? Divorced? So that means he’s single now?"

Miss Lai’s dramatic reactions really weren’t befitting a young lady from a prominent family, Zhan Yan thought.

The saying, ’Beyond the dark willows and bright flowers, another village appears,’ perfectly described Lai Yang’s mood at that moment. It was the first time she felt that divorce could be such a delightful matter.

Over the next half hour, Lai Yang bombarded Zhan Yan with questions, all related to the man named Gu Langjun. Gradually, even Zhan Yan, inexperienced in matters of love, began to feel that something was unusual.

Lai Yang forced him to swear a solemn oath not to tell Quan Yu about her inquiries into Gu Langjun.

Otherwise, she threatened to introduce him to a new potential girlfriend every day.

Zhan Yan, his face flushed, made the oath.

During that meal, Lai Yang single-handedly ate three servings of the sashimi platter.

Gu Langjun. In the prime of his life. A Singaporean of Chinese descent, originally from Shencheng—just like her. Divorced, no children. A university classmate of her Second Cousin. His family was in business, with a presence in the domestic market, so he returned several times a year and would meet up with her Second Cousin and their circle.

The smile never left Lai Yang’s lips. It felt as if she were much closer to that man now.

All she had to do was patiently stay by her Second Cousin’s side, and opportunities to meet him would surely arise.

The thought of going to Singapore to find him crossed her mind for a mere two seconds before she dismissed it. She didn’t dare...

Perhaps... perhaps it was better to wait for him to come to her...

Because she was in such a good mood, Lai Yang shopped even more energetically that afternoon. She accumulated so many bags that Zhan Yan could barely carry them all, forcing Ning Guiwan to help with some.

Passing by a men’s clothing brand store, Lai Yang walked in with Ning Guiwan.

Seeing her touch the black trench coat on the mannequin, Ning Guiwan felt a little helpless. "Are you thinking of buying clothes for your Mr. Gu?"

Lai Yang’s face was full of smiles. "Don’t you think this coat suits him perfectly?"

Ning Guiwan looked at her. "The fiancé your family arranged for you is also divorced, and you were so disdainful of him. Why don’t you disdain divorced men now?"

Lai Yang lowered her head, her hands stroking the mannequin’s arms. Her small gestures revealed the sweet tenderness of a girl in love. "It’s different. When it’s someone you like, their flaws become strengths."

Ning Guiwan: "..."

Although nothing was remotely settled yet, Lai Yang had already bought clothes and shoes for Gu Langjun, acting as if she were already his girlfriend. When the sales assistant asked for the size, Lai Yang pointed to the mannequin in the window. "That size."

That man had a build similar to the mannequin—a natural clothes-hanger. He was absolutely gorgeous!

Seeing her completely immersed in this one-sided infatuation, Ning Guiwan felt a bit worried but didn’t say anything.

Everyone walks their own path in life; others cannot direct it for them.

Glancing down, she spotted several pairs of unique tie pins and cufflinks in the glass cabinet.

Quan Yu really liked wearing these kinds of fine accessories.