gentle control

Chapter 1 Mr. Zhou

Since Gu Yusheng returned to China, she had been in a low mood for days and almost couldn't sleep all night. It was not until two weeks before the engagement party that the rebellious spirit suppressed under the docile body finally began to move uncontrollably.

In the early hours of the night, while the whole family was asleep, she gently lifted the quilt and got out of bed, took her mobile phone and walked outside the bedroom terrace.

In the late autumn dew, Gu Yusheng tightened his tight coat and dialed his uncle's mobile phone number under the moonlight.

After a few rings, the phone connected.

Before the other end even spoke, the girl's soft voice with a weak crying tone was transmitted into the other party's receiver.

"Uncle, when will you come back? I don't want to marry Zhou Zongyan, not even to death. Can you help me think of a way~"

At this time, the entire villa area was filled with silence.

After Gu Yusheng finished speaking, the phone fell into an unusually long silence.

Just when she frowned slightly and wanted to speak again, a man's warm and magnetic voice came from inside, "Miss Gu made the wrong call."

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Gu Yusheng took away the phone and took a look at the screen.

My uncle changed his number a few days ago. Did he make a mistake in saving it?

so awkward.

She said apologetically and asked politely: "Who are you?"

The other party knew that her surname was Gu and she should be an acquaintance in the industry.

Silence for a moment.

But I heard the man say three words quietly: "Zhou Zongyan."

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His breath froze.

Gu Yusheng remained motionless, obviously shocked by the unexpected situation.

There was no buffering opportunity for her on the phone.

Zhou Zongyan said: "Miss Gu has objections to this marriage. You might as well talk to me directly. We can have a meal at seven o'clock tomorrow night if it is convenient for you."

I mean, if you have anything to say, say it face to face.

Things seemed to exceed her expectations.

Gu Yusheng knew that Zhou Zongyan had a distinguished background and had been exploring overseas markets in the early years. He was very career-minded. Such a man was in no mood for love. Even if he got married, he would only maintain a superficial relationship with her and not interfere with each other. When the time is right many years later, he would be able to control her. Just a divorce agreement.

Since it is a physical marriage, why should we care whether she is willing or not.

So, what exactly was he going to talk about when he asked her to meet?
Before falling asleep, Gu Yusheng stared at her phone in a daze for a while. Her eyelids were so sleepy that she reluctantly changed the number marked as uncle to 'marriage tool person'.

And sent a text message: [Mr. Zhou, can I decide the place for dinner tomorrow night? 】

I thought the other party had stopped.

Unexpectedly, within half a minute, Zhou Zongyan replied: [Miss Gu can make any arrangements according to her own preferences. 】

The concise words between the lines all reveal the gentlemanly character engraved in the heart of the owner.

But the strange thing is that it doesn't make people feel alienated and cold.

Instead, I suddenly felt calm and wanted to abandon all distracting thoughts and wait for my private meeting tomorrow.

Gu Yusheng thought, with her intelligence and experience, what were her chances of winning when dealing with such a man?
Even if there is only one point.

Always give it a try too.

The next afternoon, the weather was gloomy and there were signs of rain.

After Gu Yusheng finished cleaning up, she went downstairs and looked around the villa, only to find the servants cleaning.

Then I remembered that my father had a private dinner in the evening, and my mother, as a family member, usually accompanied him.

I just returned to China recently, taking advantage of the jet lag to stay at home, just because I didn't want to be arranged to meet Zhou's elders prematurely.

Today I suddenly want to go out for leisure. When my father sees him, he will definitely ask more questions.

The right time, right place, and right people just saved her the trouble of racking her brains to find excuses to sneak out.

She went to the garage, drove her precious car that had not been touched for two years, and slowly left the villa area.It was still early when we arrived at the place to eat, just after 06:30.

The reserved private room is on the second floor. It is an authentic private restaurant in Sichuan and is famous for its spicy food.

She can eat spicy food.

But that's not necessarily the case with the Zhou family.

I thought businessmen wanted to be punctual.

Unexpectedly, when the waiter pushed open the box door, Gu Yusheng raised his eyes inadvertently and saw a tall and tall figure already standing quietly behind the translucent green gauze screen.

The interior decoration is simple and elegant, and there is a window facing the street. Looking into the distance, you can see the swaying red walls and green tiles at the end of the West Alley, and you will feel the long history of the old capital.

At that time, the man was standing in front of the window holding his mobile phone. He didn't know what to say on the other end of the phone. He occasionally responded with a few words, his tone was unhurried and his posture seemed slightly cold and tired.

After six years, Gu Yusheng still felt a slight hint of cowardice and retreat in her heart when she saw the Zhou family heir again.

This is due to the gap reaction in the natural gas field between people.

Just like when they first met when they were young, just a silent silhouette was enough to put her off, making her feel that the man was noble and unattainable.

I noticed movement at the door.

Zhou Zongyan paused in his speech, slowly turned sideways, and followed the girl's steps with his calm eyes, just like a movie scene, turning the screen frame by frame, slowly coming into view.

He nodded slightly to the girl, said a few words briefly, and ended the call.

The waiter handed over the menu, and Zhou Zongyan gently raised his hand to indicate that ladies would have priority.

It was also at this moment that Gu Yusheng looked into those deep and still black eyes, and for the first time, he took a serious look at the person opposite him.

In the late autumn of October, the man only wore a smoky gray shirt, a dark dark patterned tie at the neck that was cold and appropriate, and the high-end fabrics were cut and matched to outline a figure with wide shoulders, narrow waist and smooth and strong upper body lines.

After years of precipitation, his already well-defined facial features now appear deeper and colder.

Zhou Zongyan, who is nearly [-] years old, has a temperament like the finest ink jade that has been carved over many years. The sharp edges and corners are all familiar from the past, and the remaining mellow charm is mature and restrained. Even if he sits quietly in a corner, he still has a sense of presence that cannot be ignored.

And this sense of presence is not aggressive at all.

Tolerant, easy-going, gentle.

It makes people feel more comfortable, but they don't dare to make mistakes.

A word comes to mind for no reason...

New Chinese Confucian businessman.

This is probably the most appropriate description Gu Yusheng gave to his fiancé.

The room was filled with silence, and the girl didn't realize that her gaze lingered for too long.

After a long time, Zhou Zongyan raised his eyes across the celadon cup on the table, and through the rising tea mist, his calm and warm eyes slowly fell on her.

The girl didn't react at all, and Zhou Zongyan wasn't upset either.

He sat calmly, letting her examine and measure it over and over again.

At the same time, the slender hand poured a cup of white tea that was about [-]% full. When the tea mist dispersed, he placed it in front of the girl politely and gentlemanly.

"If I remember correctly, the last time Miss Gu and I met six years ago was in the back garden of the Zhou family's old house."

The man's deep and gentle voice brought her back to her thoughts at the right time.

Gu Yusheng calmly woke up.

Her eyes returned to normal, and her clear almond eyes looked at Zhou Zongyan again. She nodded gently: "That year on Grandpa Zhou's 70th birthday, I got lost and almost fell into the lotus pond in the courtyard. Fortunately, Mr. Zhou passed by and took me out in time. .”

"You were 15 then."

"Mr. Zhou 23." Gu Yusheng took advantage of the situation and answered.

The air was silent for two seconds.

Zhou Zongyan raised his lower lip gently, "So Miss Gu's rejection of this marriage is related to our age gap?"

(End of this chapter)