Shen Youjin twitched the corner of her mouth as she listened to the voice message.
A deposit of 20 million. What on earth could Fu Qingye have done to require such a huge amount?
He might as well just lock her up for the rest of her life! She dared not accept this car.
She called Fu Qingye, but it was as if he knew what she was thinking. He didn't answer until the ringing stopped.
Shen Youjin couldn't help spitting out, "Damn man!"
This man was really annoying when he read the message but didn't reply!
She scrolled through her contacts and could only call Fu Qingye's brother. This time, the call was quickly answered.
"You mean Brother Fu? He's been really busy recently. He's going to participate in a fashion show this afternoon. The theme is something like 'Cross - Era'. Then he'll be arranging to go abroad for a project. Do you want to go find him?"
Everyone in the circle knew that Fu Qingye had only had this one girlfriend. Whether it was when he was pursuing her or when they broke up, it had been a big deal.
Even now, Fu Qingye still couldn't forget her. So this guy didn't put on the airs of a playboy in front of her.
After all, what if they got back together one day? He didn't dare to offend the "prince".
Shen Youjin neither confirmed nor denied. She thanked him and hung up the phone.
She checked the address of the "Cross - Era" event. It was in the busiest area of Kyoto.
Apart from entrepreneurs, fashion designers, and various supermodels, there would surely be many reporters, big and small.
Thinking of those cameras, she frowned.
Although she liked photography, she didn't like being in the spotlight.
This was a shadow from a long time ago. During the period when her mother passed away, Yin He, Shen Guoliang's wife, invited reporters. They interviewed her non - stop every day.
The questions they asked were tricky and terrifying. Every sentence was a trap, trying to drag her into hell.
She didn't even dare to think about how she got through that period. Even now, she didn't have a single photo of herself.
The only exception was Li Nanchuan. As her first love, when their relationship was at its best, she took a photo with Li Nanchuan.
The two of them stood in front of the camera. Li Nanchuan was tall and big, like a poplar tree, with his arm around her shoulder, smiling gently.
She was wearing a white dress. Although she looked a bit reserved, the sweetness and love in her eyes when she looked at him were real.
But in the end? Her true feelings were like a joke.
No matter how strong she was inside, after experiencing the pain once, she didn't want to go through it a second or third time.
Now, looking at the car keys worth 20 million, she still thought she should return them to Fu Qingye.
The longer this thing stayed with her, the hotter it felt. She didn't want to keep it for a moment.
When she drove to the venue of the "Cross - Era" event, many people were already queuing up to check in. They were all either rich or noble.
Fu Qingye's luxury car was parked in the most prominent position. Obviously, he had already entered the venue.
She didn't have a ticket, and it was obviously too late to buy one. Just as she was hesitating whether to wait for him in a nearby coffee shop, someone gently patted her on the shoulder. Gu Zhiyuan's gentle and smiling voice came over, making her ears tingle for some reason.
"Didn't buy a ticket? Do you want your teacher to take you in?"
Shen Youjin turned around and saw Gu Zhiyuan standing there in a white suit, looking elegant. There were two assistants behind him.
She didn't expect to meet Gu Zhiyuan at the entrance. How could it be such a coincidence? Every time she needed help, he always showed up so timely.
"No, thanks." She smiled, but there was caution in her eyes. "If Mr. Gu takes me in, I have nothing to pay in return."
"A teacher taking a student to broaden their horizons. How can there be an extra charge?" Gu Zhiyuan squinted his deep eyes. "Do I look that stingy?"
Shen Youjin sneered inwardly. He wasn't the same person who used to be so high - handed over the smallest things. She wouldn't believe a single word he said.
"No, thanks." Her attitude was cold. "I'll think of another way."
Gu Zhiyuan was so calculating. She tried not to owe him anything. Otherwise, she was afraid she'd have nightmares at night.
Seeing her like this, Gu Zhiyuan suddenly became a bit curious. She usually didn't like places full of cameras. Who was she here for today?
"You can't get in without a ticket and no one to take you." He curled his lips. His voice was like a devil tempting one to commit a crime. "There are only five minutes left before they stop letting people in. Do you really not need my help?"
Shen Youjin looked at the time. Sure enough, she didn't have much time left.
But did she really have to rely on Gu Zhiyuan?
Just as she was feeling anxious, a pleasant perfume smell wafted over. It was exactly the same as the "King of Gods" perfume worth 50,000 yuan in her cabinet.
"Ms. Shen is here to watch the show too?" Bai Ningxi waved her ivory - carved folding fan. There was an elegant smile on her classical and dignified face. "What a coincidence."
Shen Youjin's eyes lit up. Compared to Gu Zhiyuan, Bai Ningxi was like a savior.
"I didn't have time to buy a ticket. Miss Bai, would it be convenient for you to take me in?"
"I see!" Hearing her speak so quickly, Bai Ningxi rolled her beautiful, black - and - white eyes and looked at Gu Zhiyuan beside her. "Of course it's okay. But Mr. Gu won't mind me stealing the opportunity from you, will he?"
Gu Zhiyuan didn't expect Bai Ningxi to show up out of nowhere. He could only shrug with a smile and say, "Of course not. Xiaojin is just my student."
He emphasized the word "student" meaningfully. Shen Youjin could clearly feel Bai Ningxi's gaze sweeping back and forth between her and Gu Zhiyuan. The smile on Bai Ningxi's lips almost froze.
Why was this man so annoying! Was he afraid that others wouldn't know they had a past?
Fortunately, Bai Ningxi was a decent person. She soon invited Shen Youjin. Shen Youjin let out a sigh of relief.
The two top beauties walked in chatting and laughing. Gu Zhiyuan stood behind without moving. He pushed the silver - rimmed glasses on his nose, glanced at the reporters around him, and curled his lips.
This young lady of the Bai family was really as annoying as her younger brother!
After entering the venue, Shen Youjin thanked Bai Ningxi and then quickly left to find Fu Qingye.
Based on her understanding of him, she soon found him in an empty lounge.
As an invited guest, Fu Qingye was still dressed very stylishly.
His black casual top exuded a kind of unbridled wildness. There was a latest - season "Jinglun" necklace around his neck.
It was just a small silver accessory, but with the brand's unique logo on it, it was already a price that ordinary people couldn't afford.
At this moment, he was sitting there. When he saw her coming, a flash of happiness that was hard to detect crossed his eyes, but he quickly put on an aloof attitude.
"Why are you here?"
Shen Youjin walked over and directly took out the car keys. "You take them back. I can't accept them."
"You know I hate it most when people reject me, especially you." Fu Qingye's face darkened. He stared down at her. "Shen Youjin, you'd better think twice before you speak."