Chu Yanze pondered for a long time.
The boy in the gray hoodie was curled up on the sofa, silent as ever. Only the glow from his phone illuminated his sharp features, casting shadows from his long eyelashes deep into his eye sockets.
He had beautiful hands, with long fingers. When he held his phone, his fingers could easily overlap to the second knuckle behind the device.
He kept reopening the same Weibo post, hesitating—feeling it might be too bold, maybe even excessive—then closing it again. After a while, he opened it once more.
Finally, he made up his mind. With a flick of his finger, he lightly tapped the screen, typing a few words before hitting repost.
“Hiding behind the internet doesn’t mean you can avoid responsibility for your words and actions.”
“If anyone has previous evidence, feel free to contact me—I’ll offer a reward.”
He switched off the screen, tossed his phone onto the sofa, tugged at the brim of his hoodie, then got up and walked into the bathroom to splash water on his face.
With this repost from Chu Yanze, the situation suddenly took a serious turn.
Even his manager was stunned.
Netizens, after a brief silence, suddenly exploded.
“What’s going on? Is the rebellious top star Chu Yanze actually speaking up for Gu Zhaoping?”
“No way, right? I thought Chu Yanze was chasing after Ruan Nian. How could he betray Ruan Nian like this?”
“What connection does he have with Gu Zhaoping? Oh wait, they’re apparently filming the same show now!”
“They just met recently. Why would Chu Yanze take Gu Zhaoping’s side?”
“Hold on—if Chu Yanze is defending him so openly, does that mean the previous accusations against Gu Zhaoping were a misunderstanding?”
“Even Chu Yanze, who’s close to Ruan Nian in real life and supports her, isn’t rejecting Gu Zhaoping. Could it really be...?”
Though Gu Zhaoping’s popularity had been a hot topic, it still didn’t compare to Chu Yanze’s level of fame.
Once Chu Yanze reposted, the entire incident’s heat skyrocketed.
Soon enough, someone found the original report and privately sent the details to him.
Chu Yanze wiped his face, glanced at the message, hesitated for a moment, then forwarded it to Gu Zhaoping.
“Zhaoping, take a look and see if this is useful.”
With a towel in his left hand and his phone in his right, he quietly waited for her reply.
Not long after, Gu Zhaoping responded: “Thanks, Xiao Chu. This is helpful.”
Chu Yanze paused mid-motion, towel in hand. She called him “Xiao Chu”?
That nickname felt a bit too intimate.
He placed his phone on the nearby tissue box—Spring Breeze—and rubbed his face hard with the towel. After two strokes, he suddenly remembered something, picked up his phone again, and replied with one hand:
“You’re welcome.”
After sending it, he felt that one sentence was too cold, so he deleted it several times, finally settling on:
“It’s nothing.”
Shortly after, he saw Gu Zhaoping post that information online.
“So far, I’ve collected one piece of evidence. It says that after I got drunk and lost my temper, I smashed a car, which nearly caused Ruan Nian to have a car accident?”
【This is all the relevant reports from back then. None of them are official announcements. I don’t have any record of breaking the law, and there’s absolutely no footage of me smashing the car.】
【I’ve already requested the surveillance footage from that time. Although such footage usually gets overwritten after seven days, there are so many hotels and streets nearby that surely one camera must have captured something. And, surprisingly, I actually found it.】
Soon, Gu Zhaoping sent out a file package containing her itinerary from that day and a certificate proving her clean criminal record.
Moreover, in such a short time, she had already traced the origins of the rumors and found the source account.
The speed was astonishing.
Gu Zhaoping efficiently paid the first person who provided information.
That person could hardly believe it—they counted their balance several times before screaming and sending a screenshot.
“100,000!! No way, the reward is 100,000? And they really paid immediately?”
She still felt like she had won the lottery. She had only collected some reports from back then, and within less than an hour after passing the information along, her account balance had increased by 100,000!
Then Chu Yanze saw the message and didn’t hesitate to privately message her for her card number. Not long after, another transfer came through.
Hearing about the incoming payment, Chu Yanze’s fan was completely stunned.
She started screaming wildly!
“God of Wealth! Goddess of Fortune! This year must be my lucky year!”
She never expected that just by casually doing a good deed after seeing a trending topic, such good fortune would come her way!
Damn!
She nearly cried and swore to cling to Miss Gu’s leg for life!
She had even once suspected Gu Zhaoping of bullying Ruan Nian? Such a generous person—how could she be a bad person?
She would never have any ill intentions!
Giving 100,000 just to prove her innocence—what kind of bad heart could she possibly have?
None at all!
The entire internet was in an uproar!
Shocking!
Rapidly shared!
The entire web nearly crashed because of this news.
This was truly justified, and the reward conditions were incredibly simple—just organize the timeline of events and send Gu Zhaoping the reports from back then.
Who can’t do that?
The first person to send the information was envied by millions!
In the entertainment industry, where wealthy elites abound, 100,000 isn’t a huge sum. Even on the internet, it’s not a top prize in giveaways.
But due to a series of previous misunderstandings, and Gu Zhaoping’s clear stance of clearing her name, this campaign instantly caught the public’s attention and exploded in popularity!
It didn’t take long before nearly everyone was talking about it.
“Clear Gu Zhaoping’s name.”
“Help Gu Zhaoping find evidence!”
This 100,000 stirred up the entire internet.
Some even proactively reached out to Ruan Nian, asking if she still had any surveillance footage or photos from back then, offering to buy her magazines and share the money if she could provide them.
Ruan Nian remained silent all along; no one responded, as if they had all decided to play dead.
At this moment, the one who regretted the most and felt utterly furious was none other than the person who had been cursing Gu Zhaoping from the very beginning.
She had no idea how things had spiraled out of control like this. Just moments ago, she had been happily joining the crowd to bash Gu Zhaoping.
So why had she suddenly ended up in such a miserable state?
Often, the person who knows someone’s past best is the one who hates them the most. As a persistent hater of Gu Zhaoping, she had nearly every piece of news and report about him at her fingertips.
She could even recall exactly when and which gossip account had leaked every single scandal about Gu Zhaoping.
Watching an ordinary netizen cash in big bucks by using information she knew inside out made her feel like her eyes were bleeding.
That money should have been hers!
But then she thought about how Gu Zhaoping might use the law to punish her, since this whole mess was sparked by her direct confrontation with him. No matter what, she could never trade those facts she knew so well for a reward.
She almost ran to the bathroom to vomit blood.
She had just missed out on the prize money, and worse, she had personally handed a large sum to a total stranger who hadn’t done a thing!
Now, not only did she have nothing, but she also had to endure the mockery and insults of countless netizens.
What the hell was going on?!
Why had she lost her mind like this?!
She was about to regret it to death. If only she hadn’t been so impulsive and crazy just now!
Why had she suddenly gotten so worked up and decided to confront Gu Zhaoping?
She would regret this for the rest of her life, feeling like vomiting blood every time she thought about it!
On top of that, Gu Zhaoping had said she had a legal background, so her days ahead would be filled with anxiety, always fearing she might become the defendant one day.
These two thoughts tormented her endlessly, never letting her find peace.
Meanwhile, the online controversy was raging, but the two main players who had suddenly become the center of attention were getting ready to head out.
Chu Yanze tidied himself up and, after some thought, decided to dress down. He put on a gray turtleneck hoodie.
The collar had a drawstring design, which, when pulled up, could cover half his face.
He added a baseball cap and a pair of glasses—low-key enough to avoid being recognized when he stepped outside.
Just as he was about to leave, he finally saw the relentless calls from his agent.
“My dear lord, what on earth are you getting yourself involved in this time?!”
The agent was so scared his legs went weak. Luckily, the feedback this time was relatively good. If the public backlash had gotten worse, the boss would have beaten him to a pulp.
“What’s going on? I just did something normal,” Chu Yanze said calmly as he pressed the elevator button.
“Normal? You’re trending number one on Weibo! How is that normal?! Do you even know Gu Zhaoping? You just jumped in to defend her? If the public opinion hadn’t flipped in your favor, do you know how badly you’d get screwed? They’d drag you through the mud too!”
“This isn’t a successful turnaround, is it?”
The elevator arrived, and Chu Yanze put down his phone and stepped out. “I believe her.”
“...” The manager was speechless. After a long moment, he rubbed his forehead.
“What’s your relationship with her that you just believe her? You barely know her!”
“I’m on her team,” Chu Yanze said calmly as he already walked out of the elevator.
“...”
The manager on the other side was silent for a moment.
Forget it, this guy is a rebel. If he listened to others, that would be strange.
The manager guessed in his heart that Chu Yanze had probably been blackened and slandered with all kinds of baseless accusations for a long time in the past. This incident must have triggered some traumatic memories, causing him to react like this.
Seeing someone with a similar experience in Gu Zhaoping, he just couldn’t stand idly by and decided to lend a helping hand.
Alright, alright, from now on, he’d market him as the chivalrous Chu Yanze.
To keep a low profile, Chu Yanze didn’t choose to drive himself. Instead, he hailed a taxi at the entrance of his residential complex.
He lived in one of the top-tier communities in Haishi City, a neighborhood home to many wealthy families and celebrities, where running into acquaintances was common.
A luxury car passed by him, and Chu Yanze instinctively lowered the brim of his hat.
The car window wasn’t fully rolled up. From the dark-tinted glass, a pale, slender hand reached out, holding a silver card.
Chu Yanze glanced over and realized the hand was wearing a watch — the style looked somewhat familiar, though he couldn’t quite place where he had seen it before.
The owner of the hand was clearly someone accustomed to a life of privilege and wealth. From the faint glimpse of the sharply defined side profile and the neatly slicked-back hair visible through the window, it was obvious.
Chu Yanze quickly withdrew his gaze, not wanting to stare any longer.
Once he got into the taxi, bored, he pulled down his hat and chewed a piece of bubble gum. Then suddenly, it hit him—
That watch.
He seemed to have seen the same model on Gu Zhaoping’s wrist.
Shen Yifeng had been very busy lately.
Unlike the internal struggles among the branches of the Gu family, Shen Yifeng was the sole pillar of the Shen family’s current generation. His position as heir was virtually undisputed.
He had taken on the responsibilities of the Shen family early on, spending most of his time focused on elevating the family to new heights—expanding their business empire and promoting the Shen family’s international image.
He was already operating on a completely different level from his peers.
As for his fiancée, Gu Zhaoping, they hardly ever had any common ground.
The Shen family was relatively low-key, and in comparison, they looked down a bit on the Gu family nowadays.
Because the current generation of the Gu family lacked a strong heir, their influence had started to wane.
Gu Zhaoye, though burdened with high family expectations, wasn’t ruthless enough in Shen Yifeng’s eyes. His grip on power was unstable, and he often did things that made no sense—acting without thinking.
He was an emotional romantic, easily swayed by feelings.
That’s why the Shen family had been gradually surpassing the Gu family over the years.
Shen Yifeng had been contemplating for many years whether to call off the engagement. Honestly, it didn’t matter much to him either way. His family had multiple concubines; he didn’t care much. At most, it was just another obligation to fulfill on time, like an extra task.
Getting married, having children, starting a family and building a career—these were all inevitable milestones Shen Yifeng, as the eldest son of the Shen family, had to go through. Since there was someone familiar who could go through it with him, it would make things easier.
...But that someone was Gu Zhaoping.
Gu Zhaoping’s capacity for disruption was anything but ordinary.
...
The things she did sometimes had a real impact—enough to influence stock prices.
Shen Yifeng twitched the corner of his brow. Sometimes, he simply couldn’t wrap his head around how Gu Zhaoping could come up with such schemes.
How could this person be so utterly unpredictable? She’d grown up under a perfectly normal education system, after all.
Yet, although Gu Zhaoping never played by the rules, Shen Yifeng usually saw right through her and could grasp the patterns behind her behavior.
So, nothing ever escalated into a big deal.
The only time he lost control was now.
Shen Yifeng pinched the bridge of his nose. The recent news he’d been hearing wasn’t exactly good.
First, Gu Zhaoping had gone on a spending spree at a male model club using the card he’d given her—and then paid him back for the expenses at the club.
Then he heard she had beaten up Gu Zhaoye, and even showed up at the company meeting, causing quite a stir. It was said that Gu Zhaoye was so upset he hadn’t gone to work recently.
...What was even stranger and more terrifying was that, in the past couple of days, his subordinates told him they’d seen Gu Zhaoping trending on social media.
Shen Yifeng felt like he couldn’t even catch a breath.
One day she was there to check on Ruan Nian’s injuries, the next she was gathering evidence of his past misdeeds—was she trying to turn over a new leaf and clear his dark history?
Shen Yifeng had no idea what Gu Zhaoping was up to.
“Is she at Baichuan Mall today?” Shen Yifeng asked as he sat in the car, casually handing over a card. This was the first time the car had entered this gated community, so the security needed to scan the card.
After the card was swiped, the security guard saw his face, immediately saluted, and saw him off.
Shen Yifeng gave a slight nod but didn’t look away; he took back the card, and the car window rolled up.
It was in that brief moment that he caught sight of a young man walking by.
About twenty years old, looking full of youthful recklessness—completely different from Shen Yifeng’s own aura.
The young man was dressed like a college student, hands stuffed into the pockets of his hoodie. He even peeked out from beneath the brim of his cap and glanced at Shen Yifeng, seeming momentarily stunned.
Shen Yifeng didn’t recognize him and didn’t pay much attention, instead turning back to instruct his assistant:
“I’m heading over to Baichuan anyway. If Gu Zhaoping is free, have her come and have a meal with me. There are some things we need to talk about.”
He felt it was time to sort out this farce once and for all. It couldn’t go on any longer.
He needed to face Gu Zhaoping in person and find out what she was planning.
The drive to Baichuan Mall took about forty minutes. Chu Yanze sat silently in the backseat, stretching out his long legs.
He opened his phone browser and repeatedly searched for that brand of watch, zooming in and out of the webpages.
After opening more than a dozen pages, he finally found the series the watch belonged to.
His phone’s split screen displayed two watches side by side—a women’s model and a men’s model, the same style but different colors. It was definitely the pair they were both wearing.
Chu Yanze was still quite thorough in his investigation. He searched again to find out how many of this particular watch had been sold worldwide.
When he saw the result—fewer than twenty pieces—he fell completely silent.
Could it really be such a coincidence?
Only then did he, for the first time, start looking up personal information about Gu Zhaoping.
Before this, it seemed as if he had been deliberately avoiding something, never bothering to learn any details about her.
It was as if he was trying to maintain a sense of openness, yet simultaneously avoiding confirming the subtle feelings stirring in his heart.
At this moment, those feelings were still so vague that he couldn’t quite put a finger on them.
Chu Yanze understood that if he tried to analyze them bit by bit, in today’s popular terms, this feeling would probably be called a crush.
But that felt too forward, too abrupt.
To preserve that delicate yet intentional honesty, it wasn’t until now that he finally lowered his gaze and began searching online for any clues or scraps of information about Zhaoping.
The world of wealthy families wasn’t like the entertainment industry. Although some members of wealthy clans had considerable online presence, most people weren’t as interested in their romantic affairs as they were with celebrities.
Their love lives and marriages were usually kept well under wraps, with no need for gossip or scandals to stir up attention. So, relevant information was extremely hard to find unless one paid close attention.
Chu Yanze searched several times but only found remnants of Zhaoping’s past involvement with some male models.
This discovery made him breathe a huge sigh of relief—male models, after all, were nothing serious. As long as they weren’t steady partners, it wasn’t a big deal.
Chu Yanze knew all too well that for someone like her, having a few companions around was perfectly normal.
Having something on the surface was better than having nothing at all.
Besides, some of those male models… it wasn’t that he had any professional prejudice or considered himself superior. He just knew that the quality of people in that industry wasn’t very high. At best, they were a temporary choice for Gu Zhaoping; a long-term relationship was simply impossible.
That industry wasn’t exactly clean either.
Chu Yanze stopped browsing that webpage. With the few types he had just seen, he felt he could cover all bases.
Whether it was age, physique, education, or even deeper qualities like talent, none of those men could surpass him in any respect.
Moreover, given his own status, he was closer to Zhaoping and should have had more common ground to spark conversation.
Gu Zhaoping arrived at Baichuan Mall. Fang Yining and the others hadn’t arrived yet—there had been a minor accident on the road causing a traffic jam, so they asked her to wait a while.
It had been some time since Gu Zhaoping last strolled through a mall, and she was genuinely interested as she looked at the exquisitely decorated shops. Based on storefront design, brand reputation, location, and foot traffic, she analyzed their profitability.
In fact, she was quite noticeable now, but Gu Zhaoping was very good at tuning out the gazes of others. No matter how many people looked at her, she walked calmly and confidently.
She paid no mind at all to the fact that she had just recently become a hot topic on social media.
If she wanted to make a name for herself within the Gu family, change the public opinion, and perhaps even take over the family business in the future, then with Gu Zhaoping’s ambition, it was only natural for her to frequently appear in public or be featured in the news.
As a well-known face often seen on the finance and society pages, Gu Zhaoping had long since become immune to cameras and gazes.
When Chu Yanze arrived, he spotted her immediately and paused for a moment in surprise.
His hands were stuffed into the pockets of his hoodie as he glanced around, then quickened his pace to walk over to Gu Zhaoping’s side.
“Zhaoping-jie.”
The young man’s voice sounded close by, and only then did Gu Zhaoping turn her head to look. After a quick once-over, she deduced from his heavily bundled-up appearance that it was indeed Chu Yanze.
This kid from the entertainment industry really did pay attention to his image.
Because of the help he had provided today, Gu Zhaoping’s impression of Chu Yanze was quite good. She nodded and greeted him, “Little Chu, you’re here early.”
Chu Yanze glanced around, “Is it… just the two of us? No one else?”
“They had a bit of an accident on the way. They’ll arrive later. Let’s take a look first.”
Gu Zhaoping didn’t seem bothered and strode ahead, leaving Chu Yanze standing there stunned for a moment, unable to take a step.
After a brief pause, he hurriedly caught up with her, his loose jeans and red sneakers radiating the youthful energy of a guy in his early twenties.
He didn’t even realize why his steps suddenly felt so light.
As he caught up, he tugged at the brim of his hoodie. “Zhaoping-jie, don’t you think you need to put on a disguise or something?”
“Disguise what?” Gu Zhaoping looked toward a nearby shop. Chu Yanze followed her gaze. It was a high-end women’s fashion store, quite famous. Thinking she might be interested, he looked too.
“…You’re very famous now.”
“Famous is famous.”
Chu Yanze was momentarily stunned but blurted out, “But after becoming famous, a lot of people will watch you, scrutinize you, even intrude everywhere…”
Those gazes were like parasites hidden under the skin, like eyelashes stuck in the eyes—uncomfortable all over and impossible to brush away. This was something he had personally experienced and instinctively spoke out about in that moment.
“That’s a good thing. A gentleman is cautious even when alone. Other people’s eyes make me pay more attention to my image, constantly uphold my morals and reputation. It’s a highly effective form of social supervision,” Gu Zhaoping said casually.
Chu Yanze was stunned.
…What?
“Attention is always a double-edged sword. Being watched means I lose a lot of freedom, but it also means I have the greatest commercial value.
This is the age of attention. Whoever captures the most attention owns the most wealth.”
As if recalling the words Chu Yanze had said to defend her in today’s Weibo public opinion battle, Gu Zhaoping mentioned it casually and even chuckled.
“I’m a capitalist. It’s actually improper if no one supervises me.”
Gu Zhaoping had always taken a defiant attitude toward any prying eyes.
If you want to peek into her life,
it just so happens that she is a person who disciplines herself with ruthless rigor.
She even had a strong sense of challenge, wanting to see whether others’ persistence in spying would outlast her own disciplined routine.
Chu Yanze stared at her blankly, a bit dumbfounded.
It was the first time he’d heard such an idea.
Attention... determines wealth?
Being supervised... is what makes it legitimate?
Gu Zhaoping exuded an aura of complete emotional detachment, focusing solely on plans and the bigger picture—a cold, ascetic vibe.
This near-unnatural, almost machine-like ruthlessness...
was strangely magnetic, drawing people in, making them submit and look up to her.
Blinking, Chu Yanze lifted his gaze to Gu Zhaoping again and pointed at the shop they had been eyeing. “Zhaoping, do you like this store?”
If he were sensible, this would be the moment to offer a gift.
Gu Zhaoping shook her head. “No.”
“I think this brand is doing terribly. It’ll be out of this mall within three years.”
Chu Yanze: “...”
Alright then.
So all this time, you were judging these shops based on that?
He felt amused, impressed, and helpless all at once. Rubbing his forehead, he realized he didn’t understand business and decided to stick to what he could do:
“Sis, there’s a milkshake place nearby that’s really good. Want to try it?”
After getting Gu Zhaoping’s nod, Chu Yanze strode over to buy the milkshake.
When Shen Yifeng arrived, his eyes immediately found Gu Zhaoping.
No surprise—she was just too conspicuous now.
His steps faltered.
He noticed that Gu Zhaoping was actually quite tall; even without her favorite high heels, she still towered over those around her.
Dressed in a sharply tailored suit, she stood there like a force of nature, commanding everyone’s attention.
Looking at her now, he realized she truly possessed that kind of presence.
Shen Yifeng was momentarily taken aback, stopping in place.
Then he saw her tilting her head, staring at a store belonging to one of his own brands.
Was she... reminiscing about someone?
Or quietly cursing him?
Either way, Shen Yifeng’s feelings were complicated.
This was the first time he’d seen Gu Zhaoping since the whole ordeal.
The handsome man strode forward and called out softly, “Gu Zhaoping.”
Then, with his hands casually in his pockets, he stood beside her and asked, “You’ve been staring at this brand for a while now. What are you thinking about?”
Gu Zhaoping was a little surprised, not knowing who was so familiar with her to greet her like that and ask what she was looking at.
She shot the stranger a glance, then turned back with calm, steady eyes and answered a perfectly harmless question with quiet composure:
“This store is doing too poorly. I’m calculating when it will close.”
Shen Yifeng: “...”
His expression changed instantly, twitching slightly.
He looked up at the store’s luxurious sign, almost caught off guard, and nearly laughed out loud at Gu Zhaoping’s sudden remark.
Was she deliberately trying to provoke him?
Who didn’t know this was one of his own enterprises, thriving and bustling?
Shen Yifeng turned his head away and continued talking to her, his tone calm as he said, “Have you been through something upsetting lately? Does it have anything to do with me?”
“If it does, what kind of resolution do you need?”
Shen Yifeng considered himself fairly patient. Even when Gu Zhaoping repeatedly provoked him, pushing his limits, he always managed to handle it with tolerance.
This time, he originally didn’t intend to be so forgiving. But for some unknown reason—
Maybe it was because of those trending topics he had seen, or perhaps because after Gu Zhaoping transferred the bill to him that day, she hadn’t contacted him again.
A faint, unprecedented hesitation inexplicably surfaced in his heart.
In the end, he calmed himself down and chose to be lenient once more.
This would absolutely be the last time, he told himself.
Unexpectedly, Gu Zhaoping fell silent for a long moment—longer than he had anticipated.
Shen Yifeng shifted his gaze toward her, trying to read something from her expression.
When he leaned in closer, he saw a strange look on Gu Zhaoping’s face, as if she was staring at someone utterly ridiculous.
This was an expression rarely seen on Gu Zhaoping’s face; she was usually so cautious in her behavior.
But this man’s reaction was truly baffling.
“—Who are you?” Gu Zhaoping raised an eyebrow and asked coldly, almost detached, her voice sharp and scrutinizing, making one instinctively want to explain themselves.
This was completely unlike the Gu Zhaoping he knew.
Shen Yifeng froze.
—Who is he?
He hadn’t misheard.
Gu Zhaoping, she asked, who he was?
No matter how patient Shen Yifeng was, he couldn’t help but feel irritated. His expression darkened as he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
What did this mean? What on earth was Gu Zhaoping playing at—
Just then, Chu Yanze had finally lined up and came over carrying two milkshakes.
From a distance, he noticed a man standing beside Zhaoping, and something about the silhouette seemed oddly familiar.
A vague thought flickered through Chu Yanze’s mind, though he hadn’t quite figured out what it was. He paused briefly before quickly walking up.
“Zhaoping, here’s the flavor you wanted.”
Gu Zhaoping took the drink and thanked him without even glancing at Shen Yifeng.
At that moment, the man standing beside her seemed to realize there was someone else present. Slowly and stiffly, he shifted his gaze toward them.
The instant their eyes met, both men froze.
Shen Yifeng instinctively furrowed his brow, sensing the young man looked familiar.
Though it was perfectly normal for Gu Zhaoping to be out shopping with a younger guy,
for some reason, at that moment, Shen Yifeng felt a faint, unfamiliar sting of anger.
What exactly was she up to?
What had she been trying to pull these past few days? Why had she done so many illogical things—staring at the brand under his name for so long after arriving here, even asking who he was?
There had been too many thoughts swirling lately—all revolving around her strange behavior. Gu Zhaoping was truly adept at causing trouble, throwing his usually orderly and logic-driven mind into rare confusion.
At that moment, a faint string snapped quietly in Shen Yifeng’s mind, and for the first time, he uttered aloud the identity he had long avoided mentioning—
“Who am I? Gu Zhaoping, are you serious? I’m your fiancé, Shen Yifeng!”
As his words fell, both Gu Zhaoping and Chu Yanze were stunned simultaneously.
When Chu Yanze clearly recognized that the slightly older, handsome man was the one he had passed by earlier near the neighborhood, his pupils suddenly constricted sharply.
It was him?
And upon hearing those words, his expression trembled to an extreme degree.
