Gu Ruyi was startled by him and quickly withdrew her arm.
"Go back. I don't want to repeat myself!"
Before Gu Ruyi could say a word, Fu Qingye had issued the final order to evict the guest.
Gu Ruyi's face flushed and paled alternately, but she still managed to bluster, "Fine, Fu Qingye. Just you wait!"
She turned around and left with her two bodyguards, even forgetting to give the gift.
"Your Highness has real backbone," Jiang Zeshen gloated and clapped his hands. "You can even give up your childhood sweetheart. Impressive!"
Fu Qingye shot Jiang Zeshen a glare. "If Mr. Jiang is envious, I can give her to you. After all, Mr. Jiang has so many lovers. One more won't hurt."
Jiang Zeshen stopped smiling. "You can keep her. There's only Xiaojin in my eyes."
Fu Qingye sneered and ignored Jiang Zeshen. He turned to Shen Youjin and said seriously, "Just now, that was my neighbor's younger sister. We did grow up together, but I only see her as a friend."
"Friend?" Hearing this, Ling Qiuqiu couldn't help rolling her eyes. "You say she's a friend, but she acts like she's your fiancée. Your relationship is really complicated."
Just from Gu Ruyi's behavior, even a fool could tell that she had feelings for Fu Qingye.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have come here specifically and chosen such a day. Her motives were clearly malicious!
"I don't like her," Fu Qingye surprisingly didn't mind the others' mockery. "Xiaojin, you've always been the only one in my world."
Shen Youjin didn't doubt this. Although she didn't know how Fu Qingye got along with Gu Ruyi, based on her understanding of him, he would never accept a close - range contact with the opposite sex.
Gu Ruyi probably relied on their friendship and tried that stunt, only to make Fu Qingye fly into a rage.
See! Don't think you're special in someone's heart just because you've known each other for a long time. Reality will slap you in the face.
"It's okay. You've already made your stance clear, haven't you?" Shen Youjin smiled. "I don't mind."
Fu Qingye looked at the charming smile on her face. He actually hoped she would mind.
However, with so many people around, his male pride wouldn't allow him to say it out loud.
Fu Qingye returned to his seat. After he left, Shen Youjin suddenly looked at Ling Qiuqiu and asked, "Qiuqiu, were you just standing up for me?"
Ling Qiuqiu was stunned. Remembering what she had said just now, she felt a bit embarrassed. "I was just saying it casually. It's about the matter, not the person!"
"Really?" Shen Youjin blinked. "Then I was being over - sensitive."
"Yeah," Ling Qiuqiu felt inexplicably lacking in confidence under her deer - like eyes. "I'm going to the bathroom."
Watching Ling Qiuqiu's hasty back as she left, Shen Youjin curled her lips into a sly smile.
Sure enough, she was still as stubborn as ever!
When Ling Qiuqiu came back, to prevent any more accidents, Shen Youjin decided to move the opening time up a bit.
After all, the people sitting here were all well - known figures in the capital. Who knew which young lady would come to cause trouble later?
A video camera was set up specifically to record this moment.
Shen Youjin forced herself to be in her best state, and the four young masters stood on either side of her, looking like guardians.
Ling Qiuqiu recorded this moment on the side and always felt that something was missing from the picture.
After the ribbon - cutting ceremony was completed, Shen Youjin looked at the dazzling signboard, and a weight was finally lifted from her heart.
"Ms. Shen, aren't you going to arrange a dinner?" Gu Zhiyuan didn't know when he had come to her side. He was smiling like an old fox. "Or are you waiting for someone?"
"I'm broke," Shen Youjin said expressionlessly. "The business has just opened. Where do I have the money for a team - building activity?"
Gu Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows. So, the ten million that Fu Qingye gave her had gone to waste?
But seeing her say so, Gu Zhiyuan didn't insist.
"I have something to attend to at the company. Since your event is over, I'll go back first."
Shen Youjin looked at Ji Yueliang, who was standing not far away smoking. She thought that it was probably not because of company business but to avoid someone!
But she saw through it without saying it. She just replied, "Okay. Mr. Gu, be careful on the way."
Don't end up getting killed on the road because of unrequited love.
Gu Zhiyuan didn't know what she was thinking, but from her look, he knew it couldn't be anything good.
But he was never one to care about such small things. He just left a casual remark and then got in the car.
Seeing him leave, Ji Yueliang didn't even say another word to Shen Youjin and immediately got in the car to chase after him.
He runs, she chases. It turns out Gu Zhiyuan also has such moments. How interesting!
After Gu Zhiyuan left, the remaining three, whether by coincidence or pre - arrangement, all left one after another for various reasons.
"Sister, you're the best!"
Before getting in the car, Bai Beichen gave a wink, exuding pure youthfulness, which fascinated the group of people who had come out to see them off.
"I finally understand what a real puppy boyfriend is. Wuwuwu, so this is it!"
"Huh? What?"
"It turns out that only those who are good - looking and young can be called puppy boyfriends. Those who are ugly and childish can only be called dogs. Wuwu..."
"Okay, stop talking..."
The day had gone quite smoothly. No one came to cause trouble until the sunset.
Thanks to Jiang Zeshen, some real bigwigs in the financial circle had come to apply for membership cards and make photography appointments, which would keep them busy for a month.
When it was time to get off work, Shen Youjin and Ling Qiuqiu each received a red envelope to celebrate the good luck.
When everyone had left, Ling Qiuqiu picked up her bag and looked at her. "Aren't you leaving yet?"
Shen Youjin smiled. "I haven't finished organizing some customer information. You go back first."
Ling Qiuqiu pursed her lips as if she wanted to say something but finally didn't.
The colorful sunset gradually faded, and the night curtain fell. Shen Youjin sat alone in the studio.
Looking at every decoration here, she skillfully twirled the pen in her hand.
Her once - dream finally came true, but the one who promised to witness this moment with her was no longer there.
However, even if Li Nanchuan really owed her, he had saved her last time, and they were even.
But why did her chest still feel stuffy when she thought of Li Nanchuan?
It was as if a red thread was tightly wrapped around her heart. Every time she thought of him, it would suddenly tighten, making it hard for her to breathe.
Suddenly, a horn sounded outside the window. She looked out of the window and saw a black SUV parked downstairs.
Shen Youjin stood up. With the help of the streetlights that had already been turned on, she saw Li Nanchuan wearing a black shirt getting out of the car.
He had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and his figure was tall and straight. Even when just standing there quietly, he was so handsome that it was like a classic scene from a Korean drama.