NOVPUB35: Chapter 35 Provocation to Men (2)_1
35: Chapter 35 Provocation to Men (2)_1
Jian Ran: “…”
Alright, as she sat across from the man, seemingly composed, she noticed that the lunchbox in front of him was the one she prepared, while she ate the expensive takeout he ordered.
Jian Ran had no clue what he was up to. 𝓃ℴ𝓋𝓹𝓊𝓫.𝒸𝓸𝓂
Although Gu Mochen’s gaze was intensely fixed on her, Jian Ran still rapidly finished the takeout before her and cleaned up the remnants.
Otherwise, when her colleagues from the design department returned, they might notice something amiss.
“President Gu, I’m done eating.
Thank you for your hospitality.
You mentioned something about a bonus earlier.”
“Now is lunch break.
I think it’s not appropriate to discuss work.
Contact me during work hours to handle it.”
“Yes.”
Jian Ran furrowed her beautiful eyes, realizing that Gu Mochen was doing this intentionally, finding ways to make things difficult for her.
Gu Mochen elegantly stood up, casually took out a napkin, and leisurely approached her.
Jian Ran’s body tensed, instinctively leaning back, but she was backed by her chair, with no escape.
Next, she saw him using the napkin to gently wipe the corner of her lips with his slender, fair fingers.
The gesture was gentle, and elegantly charming—accompanied by his deep and intense gaze, it caused Jian Ran’s scalp to tingle.
“Working at Gu Family, as a member, your appearance is very important.”
“Yes.”
Pleased with the woman’s obedience before him, Gu Mochen’s deep eyes flashed a hint of sternness.
“Moreover, as Mrs.
Gu, I don’t want to hear from other men how tasty your cooking is…
Jian Ran, you should understand that this is a provocation for a man.”
Jian Ran: “…”
No sooner had Gu Mochen finished speaking than footsteps sounded at the door: it was the other employees of the design department.
Jian Ran’s face subtly changed, being too close to Gu Mochen and stirring up speculation.
Before she could speak out, Gu Mochen, unruffled, tossed the napkin in his hand towards the trash can and pursed his thin lips.
“Understand?”
“Under…stood.”
“Hmm.”
Jian Ran’s face was somewhat pale, but Gu Mochen leisurely flipped through the design sketches on her desk.
The other employees who walked in and saw this grew suspicious, but still respectfully bowed.
“President Gu, hello.”
“Hmm.”
As Gu Mochen left amid the flattery of others, Jian Ran’s back was covered in cold sweat.
Having seen many men with strong presence from a young age, it was only Gu Mochen who could throw her into confusion, because he always held the control.
…
After a day’s work, Jian Ran deliberately avoided Qin Mu, who was waiting to pick her up in front of Gu Family’s building, and went home with Tang Bao instead.
The next morning, she also intentionally avoided times when Qin Mu might appear, maintaining a safe distance from him.
Nearing lunchtime the next day, the internal line on Jian Ran’s desk rang.
“Hello, this is Jian Ran from the design department.”
“At noon, bring your lunchbox to my office.”
Jian Ran: “…”
Dudu dudu.
Quickly after the sound faded, a series of dudu dudu from the other end of the phone followed Gu Mochen’s resonant, captivating voice, striking Jian Ran’s heart.
Indeed, the man had set his sights on her.
Jian Ran’s eyes darkened, and as soon as lunchtime arrived, she grabbed her bag from beside her and headed for the elevator.
…
In the President’s office:
As soon as Jian Ran entered, she saw a takeout from Blue Sky Building on the coffee table.
“Put yours down, eat this one.”
Jian Ran: “…”
Indeed…
Forcing a smile, Jian Ran kindly reminded him, “President Gu, I prepared two portions, so we don’t need to exchange.
I can sell you one.”
“Fair to both young and old, reasonably priced, trustworthy.”
Upon hearing Jian Ran’s words, Gu Mochen looked up at the woman before him and raised an eyebrow.
