381: Chapter 381 Last-minute preparation

Meanwhile, at a hotel abroad.

“What? The reason he chose to break the contract was because of Gu Mingming?!”

Gu Hui looked utterly disbelieving.

Gu Xuantian was still muttering on the phone, “That’s right! It’s because of that illegitimate son!”

“I found it strange from the start. Our Gu Corporation was interested in cooperating with him; he should have been grateful. Why would he suddenly break the contract? Now it seems that illegitimate son is causing trouble!”

Hearing this, Shen Yan rubbed his temples.

If he hadn't known that Gu Mingming’s capabilities were comparable to Gu Xuantian’s, he might have actually believed what Gu Xuantian was saying.

He took a deep breath and said to Gu Xuantian, “Things are already frustrating enough. Can you stop piling up unverified guesses in front of me?!”

Gu Xuantian said with a wronged expression, “This isn't a guess. I saw the two of them talking secretly together in the office building!”

“It wasn't just this time; I’ve run into Gu Mingming asking Shen Yan to chat in the office building several other times before.”

Gu Hui sighed.

“Even if that’s true, so what? Don't forget, Gu Mingming is an investor in Shen Yan’s company project. It’s normal for the two of them to discuss work together.”

Gu Xuantian was immediately speechless.

He had genuinely forgotten that Gu Mingming was an investor in Shen Yan’s company project.

“Fine... But even so, they shouldn't be spending so much time together frequently. I still think there’s something fishy going on between them!”

Gu Hui also felt the matter wasn't that simple.

However, he didn't have that much time to dwell on it right now.

If Shen Yan didn't come abroad to help him with the transaction, he would have to handle it personally.

To ensure there were no accidents, he had even proactively terminated cooperation with others.

Terminating cooperation with others had both pros and cons for him.

The advantage was that if this matter succeeded smoothly, his assets could at least increase tenfold.

The disadvantage was that if any mistake occurred, he would face utter ruin.

To avoid utter ruin, he dedicated all his time to planning the next move.

Although he knew the news Gu Xuantian brought was useful, he no longer had the time to ponder the relationship between Shen Yan and Gu Mingming.

“Forget it. Before I return, keep an eye on Gu Mingming and Shen Yan for me.”

As he spoke, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.

“Let them enjoy a good time for now. When I get back, their good days will be over!”

The Old Master was finally making a move!

Gu Xuantian said excitedly into the phone, “Okay! I guarantee I will complete the mission!”

Shen Yan was unaware that Gu Xuantian had reported his meetings and chats with Gu Mingming to Gu Hui.

Even if he knew, he wouldn't have cared. Because in his eyes, Gu Hui had long lost his threat and was an insignificant person.

Days passed one by one.

Soon, the day arrived for Shen Yan and Wu Ya to travel together on a business trip.

“You only brought this little stuff?”

Hearing Shen Yan’s question, Wu Ya glanced at her backpack.

“Huh? Is there a problem?”

Shen Yan narrowed his eyes.

“Are you sure you packed everything into just one backpack?”

Wu Ya replied blankly, “Isn't it just attending an exhibition? Besides the technical equipment, is there anything else I need to prepare?”

Shen Yan: “...”

Fine, this seemed to be his fault.

He hadn't told Wu Ya that she would be his female companion at the exhibition.

This made Wu Ya think they were just going to casually look around at the exhibition items.

“It’s my fault for not explaining things clearly to you. Forget it, let’s get on the plane first. I’ll explain when we arrive.”

City S wasn't far; it only took two hours to fly there.

Two hours later.

The two stepped onto the tarmac of S City Airport.

“Should we go straight to the hotel now?”

Hearing Wu Ya’s question, Shen Yan nodded and replied, “Let’s go straight to the hotel. Are you sleepy right now?”

Wu Ya shook her head.

“I just caught up on sleep on the plane, I’m not sleepy at all. Where are we going next?”

Shen Yan nodded, “I’m going to buy you a new dress.”

As soon as the words fell,

Wu Ya’s face instantly flushed red. She stammered, pointing at herself, “Buy... buy clothes... for me?”

Shen Yan explained, “This exhibition is a relatively formal occasion. You need to be my companion at the exhibition.”

“I see you only brought one backpack; you probably didn’t bring a dress, right?”

Wu Ya paused for a moment and replied, “I really didn't bring one... But I could actually ask a friend to mail one over for me. There’s no need to buy one right away.”

Shen Yan shook his head.

“Don't make it so troublesome; just buy one. It’s not like I lack this money.”

Wu Ya was momentarily choked up, then said, “Fine, Brother Shen, you are truly wealthy.”

After dropping off their luggage at the hotel, the two went to a nearby evening gown shop.

Having fully understood the nature of the exhibition, Wu Ya was very serious while picking out a gown in the evening wear shop.

“Hello, may I ask the price of this dress?”

Hearing Wu Ya’s question, the Waitress first glanced at her, then replied, “Eight hundred thousand.”

Wu Ya’s eyes widened.

“How much?!”

The Waitress sighed and replied,

“Eight hundred thousand. If you feel these gowns are too expensive, you can go look at other dress shops.”

Wu Ya frowned.

“Your gowns don't seem to have any logos, so why are they so expensive?”

The Waitress looked at Wu Ya with the gaze one reserves for a country bumpkin and said, “Do you even understand evening wear?”

“Our evening wear shop features very high-end gowns. Every gown in here was designed by a very famous designer.”

“You can search online casually; many celebrities wear gowns from our shop.”

“If you can’t afford it, then go next door and buy those eighty or one hundred yuan dresses.”

Wu Ya didn't expect that just by asking a question, she would be met with such contemptuous treatment from the Waitress. She said to the Waitress very dissatisfiedly,

“I was just asking. Do you have to treat me with such a terrible attitude?”

As her voice fell,

The contempt in the Waitress’s eyes deepened.

“If you could afford it, I would naturally be happy to smile and fawn over you. But since you can’t afford it and can’t contribute to my sales performance, why should I give you a smiling face?”

“I already knew you couldn't afford it before you even walked in.”

“Wait! You’ve been holding your phone since you walked in. Are you secretly filming the styles of our shop’s evening gowns?”