Chapter 1

On midsummer nights, colorful neon lights dye the night brilliantly.

In the huge private room, dark light filled every corner, and the air was filled with the smell of nicotine and alcohol, showing the languorous desire of people who were intoxicated with money. The thick door panels blocked out the ambiguous sounds of men and women flirting.

"Mr. Gu, its Wangs honor to have you come here."

The middle-aged man in a suit poured a glass of wine himself and handed it to the man opposite him with a very low attitude, even though the other man was more than ten years younger than him.

"Mr. Wang, youre welcome."

The voice is magnetic and deep, like cold raindrops crossing the lake surface, causing layers of water ripples.

Gu Yan leaned against the sofa in a leisurely posture, with his long legs wrapped in suit pants elegantly folded over each other, and his well-joined fingers casually caressing the silver ring on the ring finger of his left hand.

Wang Wenyuan wanted to say something more, but before he could speak, assistant Zhou Wenheng, who was standing next to Gu Yan, handed him the document.

Wang Wenyuan laughed dryly to relieve his embarrassment, took the document and opened it, his expression suddenly calmed down: "Mr. Gu, is the profit margin written wrong?"

Gu Yan raised his eyes and said with a half-smile: "Mr. Wang, are you questioning the ability of Gus employees?"

Wang Wenyuans face turned pale and he waved his hands quickly: "Dont dare, dont dare."

He tried his best to say in a respectful tone: "Mr. Gu, havent the profit margins been agreed upon? What do you mean?"

Gu Yan took a sip of wine carelessly and said in a neither salty nor salty voice: "My time is very valuable. Mr. Wang will sign it if he accepts it. He cannot accept that Gu will find other companies to cooperate with."

Naked, naked power oppression.

So arrogant that he doesnt even bother to hide it.

Wang Wenyuans face froze for a moment, and he finally understood why people in the circle called Gu Yan a wolf that eats people without spitting out bones.

He is ruthless in his attacks and leaves no room for retreat when doing things decisively. Trying to share his food with a ferocious beast is nothing short of a fantasy.

Wang Wenyuans fingers were trembling, but he still signed after some struggle.

The forces behind Gu Yan are complicated. He is the most powerful man in Ancheng. The shopping mall has always followed the law of the jungle. The person at the top of the pyramid makes the rules, and the rest have no choice but to abide by them——

In other words, if he offends Gu Yan, he will no longer have to hang out in Ancheng.

Even if you are mute, you still have to break your teeth and swallow it in your stomach.

Something in his brain was twitching, and he was stumbling all over the place in a hurry to cooperate with Gu!

Damn it, robber!

After signing reluctantly but with a smile, Wang Wenyuan handed the document to Zhou Wenheng.

Gu Yans peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, and with a smile on his face, he drank the remaining wine in one gulp, not too light or too heavy to put down the goblet.

"Mr. Wang, its a pleasure to work with you."

Wang Wenyuan chuckled twice: "Its a pleasure to cooperate."

…

There is no lack of lively atmosphere in this kind of occasion. After the business talk, the box returned to a smoky atmosphere, with the smell of alcohol and tobacco filling the air, which only increased the restless desires.

"I know, I know. Isnt it annoying for you to be like an old lady all day long? Im socializing and Im not fooling around!"

"Can you be reasonable? If it werent for the good of this family, wouldnt I be comfortable lying in bed at night?"

"There is no womans voice. You heard it wrong. I will go back after the entertainment is over. Honey, you go to sleep first. You dont have to wait for me."

"..."

After ten oclock, the phone rang continuously, and the whole box was filled with mens perfunctory responses and irritable curses.

Gu Yan took out his cell phone expressionlessly.

There are no new missed calls.

Holding the phone harder, the corners of his lips curved into a cold arc.

With a slight pause on his fingertips, Gu Yan clicked on the pinned message box. The interface was still stuck on yesterdays conversation.

Gu Yan: [Where are the people? 】

Shen Xian: [Shen family. 】

Gu Yan: [When will you come back? 】

Shen Xian: [I’m not going back tonight. I’ll go directly to the company to work tomorrow. 】

Ji Qingzhou looked at Gu Yan staring at the phone expressionlessly, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Whats wrong? Did Shen Xian urge you to go home?"

The next second——

He clearly saw that Gu Yans face darkened several degrees.

Ji Qingzhou: "..."

Although the question was asked in this way, it was entirely a joke. Mrs. Gu was well-known in the industry for being generous and well-educated, and she never got jealous over trivial matters like coming home late.

A textbook example of a good wife.

Sensible, generous and not clingy.

Ji Qingzhou wanted to know how Shen Xian urged him to go home. He leaned over and took a look, and happened to see the conversation between the two last night.

He clicked his tongue: "Youre not urging me, then why are you so sullen? Im not telling you that Shen Xian is really good. If you want to get married, you need to find someone who is so generous and measured..."

The air pressure around him was getting lower and lower, and it was shockingly cold. Ji Qingzhous brain suddenly came up with an idea under the low pressure and lack of oxygen. He blurted out the words without thinking: "You are not black because Shen Xian didnt urge you to go home." Damn it!"

"..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Yans already gloomy face darkened further.

He raised his eyes, glanced at Ji Qingzhou lightly, sneered, and then——

"roll."

Ji Qingzhou: "..."

—

"Shen Qiqi, you must come over and support me the day after tomorrow!"

In the huge villa, the crystal chandelier on the ceiling of the master bedroom was not turned on. The light from the table lamp was dim and soft. The woman was sitting on the bedside wearing a milky white silk suspender nightgown. The close-fitting fabric wrapped her graceful body and outlined her perfect curves. .

As Shen Xian held the tablet and videoed with her best friend, Yan Zhis complaining voice came: "Beibi, you dont know how aggrieved the current director is. Not only do you have to look at the face of the sponsors father, but even the little actors... Being unhappy can also make the director angry, it’s not for human beings!”

Listening patiently to her rant, Shen Xian raised his eyebrows and motioned for her to continue.

Yan Zhis voice was as miserable as a cabbage that no one wants: "Beibi, you also know that our old man is pedantic and wants to find a rich family to sell me as soon as possible and let me be a housewife. If I dont get married again this year, If you make some achievements, you will be sold to those stupid rich second generations!”

"A marriage without love is just a piece of loose sand that doesnt even need to be blown by the wind. It will fall apart after just two steps," Yan Zhi said more and more sadly, "I am a new era woman who yearns for truth, goodness and beauty, and I firmly say goodbye to business marriage!"

"Big leak!"

As she spoke, she crossed her arms and made a gesture of rejection.

As soon as she finished speaking, Yan Zhi suddenly realized what she had said, and she gave herself a big mouthful in her heart - werent Shen Xian and Gu Yan just a business marriage with no love at all?

With her broken mouth, she cant even lift the pot!

Say anything treacherous or disrespectful to others!

"Im sorry, Qiqi. You also know that its easy for me to talk when Im excited..." Yan Zhi looked at Shen Xian cautiously, blinking and begging for forgiveness.

"Is there anything to apologize for? You were right."

Shen Xian saw her lowering her head with a smile on her lips: "Business marriages rarely involve true feelings, so you still have to choose the one you like."

Her voice is very light and lazy, as lazy as the warm afternoon sun, and her appearance is gentle, but her temperament is cold and distant. Her long black hair is draped over her shoulders like a waterfall, exposing her fair shoulders and wrists.

Seeing that she didnt pay attention, Yan Zhi breathed a sigh of relief. The two of them chatted, and the topic unknowingly diverted to the new movie that Yan Zhi was preparing.

Yan Zhi pretended: "Who do you think is going to audition for the heroine?"

"There are so many actresses in the entertainment industry, how could I possibly guess that?" Shen Xian gave her a look that looked like a fool.

"..."

"Shen Qiqi, you are so boring!"

Yan Zhi pouted: "Then let me narrow the scope a bit. This woman has been rumored to have had an affair with your husband before."

"Youve narrowed your scope," Shen Xian laughed. "There are a lot of female stars in the entertainment industry who have had scandals with him, and they are all qualified to play the heroine of your movie. What do you mean? In terms of logic, it’s tautology.”

Yan Zhi: "..."

Seeing Yan Zhi puffing out her cheeks, Shen Xian stopped teasing her and asked cooperatively, "So, who is lucky enough to star in our director Yans movie?"

Yan Zhi was slightly excited: "Lin Waner!"

"Why, you didnt expect it!"

"She is a movie queen who has always only acted in movies made by your brothers famous director. This time she actually fell in love with a little-known director like me!"

"Although my character is not very good, I still have good taste!"

Hearing Yan Zhis words, Shen Xians eyelashes suddenly trembled.

The dim light illuminated her face softly. After pausing for a few seconds, she asked in a normal tone: "Isnt Lin Waner studying abroad in Paris? Has she returned to China?"

"Isnt that true? It is said that when I come back tomorrow, the first job after returning to China will be to interview my movie," Yan Zhi said with a little pride in her tone, "When her agent contacted me, she said she wanted to make this movie her comeback. ’s first movie.”

The film directed by Yan Zhi this time is a literary film. It tells the inspirational story of ballet dancer Xu Zhiyue, who relies on her own hard work and talent to move from a small town to the international stage step by step.

This movie is one of the focuses of investment for the Gu Groups Film and Television Department in the second half of the year. Shen Xian is now the general manager of the Gu Groups Film and Television Department, and she has read the script before.

She analyzed from the market and professional perspectives: "Lin Waner is quite suitable for this role. She has a large fan base and strong appeal, her acting skills are adequate, and her appearance is weak but a little stubborn. If she plays the role, the box office will at least double. " Yan Zhi thought so too. Although she was not used to Lin Waners two-faced style in the entertainment industry, it didnt matter as long as she could make money!

Compromising for money is the most basic respect for the RMB!

But having said that, Lin Waner and Gu Yan had a close relationship, and there had been many scandals before.

But judging from Shen Xians attitude, he didnt care about these nonsense.

Yes, Gu Yan is a bastard, and there are a lot of gossips. Its a pity that their family, Shen Qiqi, has to suffer this kind of anger even after getting married!

Yan Zhi put herself in her shoes and let her live the life of Shen Xian——

Go to hell!

Not even a second can pass!

But luckily Shen Xian was sober and rational and only regarded this marriage as a business marriage, otherwise he would have been pissed to death by the scumbag!

Yan Zhi sighed: "Beibi, I really admire you."

Shen Xian smiled with a crooked eyebrow: "I have so many advantages, which one do you admire?"

Yan Zhi: "..."

She curled her lips: "Although the things Gu Yan did are nothing, his face makes me want to slap myself when we argue and his noble temperament that looks like blueblood can bury me. If I spend the money with him day and night, not even for a week, I will definitely fall."

"You are the only one who is so sane in this world."

Somehow, Yan Zhis last words touched the deepest chord in Shen Xians heart. When she turned off the lamp and prepared to go to sleep, she was still thinking about this sentence, and then she snorted silently in her heart.

How is she sober in the world?

Who in this world would be sober as to fly into a moth?

The bedroom was quiet. Shen Xian did not toss and turn insomnia because the person next to him did not come back. It was probably because he was too tired after a busy day and fell asleep quickly.

The scenes in the dream were bizarre and bizarre, flashing like scene after scene in a movie. The cold and sarcastic voices came from all directions and poured into my ears coldly.

——Shen Xian, do you want me to teach you what business marriage is?

——Shen Xian, you are taking too much care.

——Shen Xian, it’s boring for you to be like this.

My heart ached, like densely packed needles pricking the softest part of my heart. My heart was sore and astringent. My brain habitually defended itself. Those bad cynicism disappeared instantly, and the picture finally stayed in that frame——

When she was sixteen years old, she went to attend a banquet held by someones family.

The evening breeze was slightly cool and felt very comfortable on my body.

She was complaining to Yan Zhi about the recent dramas, and while they were chatting, a figure in a white suit suddenly broke into her sight.

The handsome young man was sitting alone on the sofa, casually shaking his wine glass in a lazy and leisurely manner.

As if aware of her gaze, he raised his head and looked in her direction.

The mans expression was indifferent, and his slightly upward peach blossom eyes were smiling, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

"Uh-"

The brain was gradually deprived of oxygen. Before Shen Xian opened his eyes, the light smell of fir and alcohol lingered on the tip of his nose. He noticed that it was a familiar smell. His body reacted one step ahead of his brain and responded unconsciously. He was lightly bitten on his lips. At that moment, a low moan came out.

As if stimulated by her response, his chin was pinched with force, her lips were pried open, and the warm tongue entered her mouth and entwined with hers, eager to conquer the city, strong and domineering.

Shen Xian finally woke up, and she opened her eyes drowsily. The crystal chandelier in the bedroom was turned on, and the light was bright and dazzling, and she saw those beautiful peach blossom eyes.

Subconsciously thinking of the dream he had just had, Shen Xians heart suddenly palpitated, but only for a moment, he suddenly realized the situation in front of him and reached out to push the mans chest heavily.

"Gu Yan!"

Probably because they had just finished making out, Shen Xians voice had a hoarse tone that she didnt even notice: "Why did you wake me up so late at night?"

Just come back.

He had to wake her up so late at night. Does this bastard have any sense of justice?

As if the person who was kissing passionately a second ago was not him, Gu Yan stood up, slowly pulled his shirt and tie, and said in a rather casual tone, "Good night kiss."

"..."

God damn goodnight kiss.

Why didnt she know that they both needed a goodnight kiss before going to bed?

Shen Xian was very angry when she woke up, not to mention being woken up for no reason while she was sleeping. She looked at Gu Yan expressionlessly: "What on earth is going on?"

Of course she wouldnt think that he was so bored that he woke her up just for a goodnight kiss.

Whats more, there was no agreement to kiss goodnight between them.

"Didnt I tell you before?" Gu Yan threw the tie to her hand with a faint smile on his face, "Oh, I didnt expect you to react so much. You woke up after just a kiss. Im sorry."

He said he was sorry, but he didnt mean any apology at all.

Shen Xian: "..."

She laughed angrily and looked at him with a smile on her face: "When did we agree to kiss goodnight before going to bed? Why didnt I remember?"

Gu Yans bony fingers were unbuttoning his shirt, with a smile on his lips: "I just decided, and Im about to tell you."

Shen Xian: "..."

This bastard must have secretly studied "Shameless Encyclopedia". Shen Xian took a deep breath. She was a lady and could not be subjected to domestic violence.

The next second, his eyes touched the slightly curved corners of the mans mouth, and the expression that should have been pleasing to the eye was inexplicably tainted with a bad meaning.

No, I cant bear it!

She picked up the pillow at the head of the bed and threw it on his head. Shen Xians tone was cold and impatient: "Gu Yan! Is there something wrong with you?"

The man said calmly: "No."

"..."

Who asked him if he had any more?

Is she scolding him?

Shen Xian was so angry that he couldnt speak. He sat on the bed and panted heavily. His chest kept rising and falling, and Gu Yans Adams apple rolled up and down.

He took off his shirt and threw it away, covering Shen Xians head with a smile on his face and a slightly hoarse voice: "Go on to sleep, good night."

Shen Xian: "...??"

So he really just woke himself up for a goodnight kiss?

How boring is he?

Reaching out to pull down the shirt above her head, Shen Xian listened to the gurgling sound of water in the bathroom, and all the sleepiness that had been brewing disappeared.

good evening?

She was supposed to have a date with Zhou Jie, but he woke her up. How dare he say good night to her?

This bastard definitely did it on purpose!

Just because she didnt wait for him to come home and go to bed first?

Nasty, childish, and ungraceful!

The more she thought about him deliberately waking her up, the angrier she became. Shen Xian looked at the black couture shirt in his hand, rumpled it into a ball as if to vent his anger, and threw it under the bed with all his strength.

Sooner or later she will be pissed off by this bastard!

When Gu Yan came out of the shower, this was what he saw——

The crystal chandelier was not turned on, leaving only the bedside table lamp, which was just the right amount of warmth.

The woman was leaning on the bed with her head down reading a book. The moment she saw him coming out, her gentle and picturesque features instantly turned into expressionless indifference.

He pulled his lips silently, with a faint smile in his dark eyes.

"Why arent you sleeping yet?"

Shen Xian didnt even look at him: "Im not sleepy, I cant sleep."

The man raised his lips and chuckled: "You really cant sleep?"

"Try to see if you can still fall asleep if someone wakes you up while youre sleeping." Shen Xian replied angrily.

Because she lowered her head, she didnt notice the mans increasingly dark eyes. When she looked up again, Gu Yan had already walked to the bed.

He lowered his head to look at her, smiling with his thin lips.

The peach blossom eyes are slightly raised, and the black eyes are deep and deep, as bright as stars, like a dark and opaque black hole, attracting people to fall endlessly.

Naked. Naked seduction.

Inexplicably, Shen Xians heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Damn it.

Why are you looking at her with such swaying eyes at night...

The next moment——

Gu Yan explained his intentions with actions.

The book in her hand was suddenly pulled out and fell on the carpet, her wrist was clenched with strong force, and the rough fingertips rubbed her tigers mouth, and their fingers gradually interlocked.

The mans broad chest pressed against her back, and then, his warm thin lips landed on the back of her neck, lingering and pathos.

Shen Xian was so seduced by his deliberate tenderness that he even forgot to say anything about struggling.

The lips spread upward to her ears. Gu Yan took her earlobe in his mouth and gently blew hot air into it.

"If you cant sleep, do something you like."