You tricked me into raising your son? You'll divorce me and become my aunt.

Upon hearing this, everyone understood.

President Gu didn't come here specifically to celebrate the department's success; he clearly came specifically for Ruan Ning.

They knew that Ruan Ning and Gu Mingzhou knew each other, and at first some people were unconvinced, saying in private that Ruan Ning was a relative.

Later, Ruan Ning proved those who had been gossiping wrong with his abilities.

Gu Mingzhou walked over to Ruan Ning's side, and the director, with great insight, added a chair for her.

Gu Mingzhou sat down with a calm and natural posture, and said to the standing crowd, "Everyone, please sit down, don't be shy."

He sat down, and only then did the others dare to sit down.

The originally relaxed and lively atmosphere became somewhat restrained due to the arrival of this big boss.

After Gu Mingzhou sat down, he took the initiative to pick up the wine bottle on the table and poured a glass of red wine into Ruan Ning's empty glass.

"Thank you for your hard work, you're a great contributor." He turned his head to look at Ruan Ning, his eyes filled with a smile.

Ruan Ning smiled warmly, her eyes crinkling. "Thank you, Mr. Gu."

Gu Mingzhou smiled and said, "You've worked so hard for so long, relax tonight."

"Um."

Ruan Ning has a very regular daily routine.

After joining Huatian's research department, she spent every day in the laboratory. To ensure she remained clear-headed and in a stable state, she almost never drank alcohol.

I don't even touch low-alcohol fruit wine, let alone red or white wine.

But tonight is different.

After being tense for more than a month, Ruan Ning could finally relax. Surrounded by reliable colleagues who had fought alongside her, and with Gu Mingzhou present, she wasn't worried about getting drunk and having no one to take care of her. It was rare for her to feel a little indulgent.

Colleagues came over one after another to offer toasts, their attitude sincere and enthusiastic. Ruan Ning didn't want to spoil everyone's fun, so she accepted every toast and drank one cup after another.

After a few drinks, the aftereffects of the alcohol gradually began to rise.

Ruan Ning's cheeks slowly flushed crimson, and a faint red tinge appeared at the corners of her eyes. A thin layer of mist veiled her clear eyes, making her look drunk and dazed.

Her consciousness began to feel lightheaded, and her reactions slowed down.

Gu Mingzhou sat next to her the whole time.

At first, he advised her to drink less, but seeing how relaxed and carefree she was, he stopped trying to persuade her.

Ruan Ning has been tense for too long and really needs to relax.

As the dinner party drew to a close, Ruan Ning was so drunk that she could barely speak.

She leaned back in her chair, her eyes slightly lowered, her long eyelashes fluttering gently. Her head was throbbing and her body felt weak; she didn't even have the strength to lift her hand.

The lively voices around me became blurred and distant, leaving only a hazy buzzing.

Gu Mingzhou said, "That's enough for tonight, everyone go home and get some rest."

Goodbye, Mr. Gu.

As everyone got up and left in an orderly fashion, they couldn't help but glance at Gu Mingzhou and Ruan Ning as they passed by.

In the brightly lit private room, the man looked tender as he carefully protected the drunk woman beside him.

The woman's eyes were flushed, and she looked incredibly gentle as she quietly leaned back in her chair.

The two are well-matched in temperament and appearance; one is aloof and noble, the other gentle and clear.

No one dared to speak inside the private room, but whispers and murmurs began to rise once everyone left.

"Wow, President Gu and Manager Ruan are such a perfect match..."

"I'm really blown away. President Gu is spoiling Manager Ruan way too much."

"Who wouldn't be confused by this atmosphere?"

Inside the private room.

Gu Mingzhou didn't hear the comments.

He helped Ruan Ning up and called her softly, "Ruan Ning?"

Ruan Ning slowly lifted her heavy eyelids, her misty eyes looking at him, her gaze unfocused and unfocused.

She gave a soft "hmm," her voice tinged with a deep intoxication.

That soft hum sent shivers down Gu Mingzhou's spine.

"Can we walk?" Gu Mingzhou asked.

Ruan Ning tried to lift her feet, but her body was weak and her steps were unsteady. She couldn't stand up at all, and her body subconsciously leaned towards Gu Mingzhou.

Gu Mingzhou gently supported her waist, his palm against her slender waist to steady her. "I'll take you back."

Upon reaching the parking lot, Gu Mingzhou opened the passenger door, helped Ruan Ning into the car, fastened her seatbelt, and adjusted the seat back to make her as comfortable as possible.

Ruan Ning leaned back in her seat, closed her eyes, breathed shallowly, and her cheeks were flushed.

Gu Mingzhou walked back to the driver's seat, got into the car, and started the engine.

The car window was half-open, and a gentle evening breeze blew in, bringing the coolness of the night.

More than ten minutes later, we arrived at the Jingxi underground parking lot.

Gu Mingzhou turned off the engine, got out of the car, walked around to the passenger side, opened the door, and helped Ruan Ning out of the car.

Ruan Ning's legs felt weak and her whole body was powerless. Most of her weight was leaning on Gu Mingzhou. His warm breath, carrying a faint smell of alcohol, gently brushed against his clothes.

Gu Mingzhou steadily supported her and took the elevator directly to her floor.

The elevator doors slowly opened, revealing a clean and quiet corridor.

Gu Mingzhou helped Ruan Ning stand in front of the door, and looking at her dazed and confused appearance, asked, "What's the door lock code? I'll open the door for you."

Ruan Ning slightly lifted her eyelids, her eyes were hazy and her mind was dizzy. She was slow to react for a long time, and vaguely recited a string of numbers. Her voice was soft and hoarse with the softness of drunkenness.

Gu Mingzhou lowered his head, his fingertips landing on the smart lock, preparing to enter the password.

Just as my fingertip was about to press the button, the door next door suddenly opened.

Jin Xiuhan walked out dressed in black casual home clothes. When he saw Ruan Ning and Gu Mingzhou, he stopped in his tracks.

In the softly lit corridor, Gu Mingzhou supported the drunken Ruan Ning.

The two were standing very close, their bodies touching, creating an ambiguous and intimate atmosphere, appearing extremely close.

Ruan Ning nestled in Gu Mingzhou's arms, her eyebrows and eyes red and misty at the corners.

Jin Xiuhan's deep gaze fell heavily on the two of them, his brows furrowing.

This wasn't the first time he'd caught Ruan Ning and Gu Mingzhou together.

He had seen Ruan Ning and Gu Mingzhou together at the last Changguang chip party.

Fu Tingchen was also present that night.

However, Ruan Ning, Fu Tingchen's wife, was not by her husband's side from beginning to end.

Throughout the entire party, she stayed by Gu Mingzhou's side, attending as his date.

The two stood side by side, chatting and laughing, their perfect understanding making them seem like a perfect couple.

At the time, He Yuchuan was reading gossip, but Jin Xiuhan didn't find it particularly interesting.

But the situation is different now.

Ruan Ning got drunk late at night and was intimately escorted home by another man. She nestled in the man's arms, her posture intimate and without any sense of propriety.

Jin Xiuhan stood there, frowning as he watched the scene. A hint of disdain flashed in his cold eyes, and he felt a growing aversion to Ruan Ning.