The next day, at Cloudtop Apartments.
The morning light was faint yet gentle, casting a soft glow over the master bedroom.
Su Qianqian was still deep in sleep.
Her long hair cascaded across the pillow, accentuating the delicate translucence of her fair face.
Her lashes rested peacefully, and her rosy lips were slightly puckered.
Her sleeping expression was pure and sweet, like an innocent fairy untouched by the world.
Gu Chengyu was already dressed impeccably.
The tailored dark gray shirt emphasized his broad shoulders and narrow waist, the collar crisp and sharp.
He leaned down, his large hand brushing against her cheek before his lips pressed a tender kiss to her smooth forehead.
"Mmm..."
Still lost in dreams, Su Qianqian let out a soft murmur, instinctively nuzzling into his palm.
A fond smile curved Gu Chengyu's lips as he straightened, gazing at her for a few more seconds before finally turning and leaving the bedroom.
In the living room, Auntie Zhang was quietly dusting the coffee table.
"Young Master," she paused her movements, greeting him in a hushed, respectful tone.
Gu Chengyu walked toward the foyer as he instructed, "When she wakes up, tell her to rest well at home today. She’s not to go anywhere."
"Yes, Young Master," Auntie Zhang quickly acknowledged.
At 9:30 a.m., Gu Chengyu canceled all his morning meetings at Gu Corporation and personally went to Shen Media with Shen Que.
The private elevator doors slid open soundlessly.
Gu Chengyu stepped out first.
His long legs, clad in black dress pants, carried him forward with steady, powerful strides.
Half a step behind him followed Shen Que.
For once, Shen Que wasn’t wearing his usual eye-catching streetwear.
Instead, he wore a well-tailored black shirt, its buttons meticulously fastened up to the second one.
His usual playful demeanor was entirely absent—his lips pressed into a tight line, his gaze sharp.
Together, their presence was formidable, like unsheathed blades, exuding an untouchable air of nobility.
Employees in the hallway, who had been hurrying along, immediately pressed themselves against the walls, not daring to breathe too loudly, their eyes filled with unconcealed awe.
At the top floor, in Shen Que’s office, the door opened without a sound.
Chen Feng’s voice was tense as he announced, "Young Master Shen, Young Master Gu, Lin Shu and Qiao Xi have arrived."
Two meticulously dressed women walked in.
Lin Shu wore a silver-gray skirt suit, her makeup as flawless as ever, but her eyes betrayed unease.
Qiao Xi, clad in a pink Chanel-style outfit, struggled to maintain a sweet smile—though it froze the moment she saw the icy expressions of the two men on the sofa.
The two women exchanged a quick glance, both seeing the same unease reflected in each other’s eyes.
So soon?
"Young Master Shen, Chengyu..." Lin Shu spoke first, her voice laced with practiced softness in an attempt to break the tension.
"You wanted to see us?"
Shen Que slowly turned around.
Those usually teasing peach-blossom eyes now swept over them with chilling detachment.
Qiao Xi felt a shiver down her spine but forced a smile. "Young Master Shen, is there a new project you need us for?"
"Need you?" Shen Que let out a cold laugh, his voice low.
"Oh, we definitely need to have a talk with you."
He walked over to the desk but didn’t sit—instead, he braced his hands against the edge, leaning forward slightly.
His gaze pinned Lin Shu and Qiao Xi in place.
"Last night, at Jingyun Hotel. That dinner with Li Jinfu."
Shen Que enunciated each word, his voice frigid. "Who arranged it? And who gave Li Jinfu—that fat pig—Su Qianqian’s name?"
Lin Shu’s heart pounded wildly, but she immediately feigned the perfect mix of shock and hurt.
"Dinner? Su Qianqian? Young Master Shen, I don’t understand what you’re talking about."
"Producer Li? I barely know him!"
"As for Qianqian, I only thought the role suited her and wanted to mentor a newcomer. Was that wrong?"
Qiao Xi quickly nodded along, her voice dripping with innocence. "Yes, Young Master Shen, Young Master Gu, we truly know nothing about this. Maybe Producer Li misunderstood something?"
