We've been in a marriage of convenience for three years without sleeping together. Why am I goi

Lu Zhi shook her head. "It's too expensive. I really can't accept it."

"No, we're all family." Gu Yuanming raised an eyebrow, unconvinced. "Taking control of the family business early will make it easier to manage in the future."

Lu Zhi's forehead was covered in a thick layer of cold sweat, and he felt like a treacherous minister from ancient times.

They committed the grave crime of deceiving the emperor.

This caused the throne to be exposed to the outside world.

As Lu Zhi pondered, a hand rested on hers. Gu Yuanming's face was full of kindness. "You're just too honest, girl. You suffer because of it."

"It would be great if you joined the company; otherwise, I wouldn't be able to see Gu Yizhi every day."

Listen to this suggestion.

Lu Zhi glanced at Gu Yizhi's face, which turned completely dark.

It is clear.

This suggests that the person is doubting their own actions in creating this situation.

It was all so that she could act alongside Gu Yuanming and make it easier to get into the company.

Lu Zhi clenched her white fingers, her heart filled with grievance and distress.

A thought suddenly popped into my head.

Her sly eyes darted around as she tossed the question back, "Dad, Yi Zhi hasn't said anything about this yet?"

Gu Yuanming slammed his hand on the table, as if to make a forceful decision, "Can't I make the decision myself?"

As someone who has lived in the Gu family for many years.

Lu Zhi knew very well.

This means they're planning to make the decision for me.

For a moment, I felt a headache coming on.

Fortunately, Gu Yizhi couldn't sit still any longer and started to stand up.

"I can't explain the money to you clearly." Gu Yizhi lowered his head, like a child. "However, I can make up the difference with my personal funds, Dad. Please trust me one more time."

"I've only handed the company over to you for a few years, how can I trust you?"

The two faced off.

Lu Zhi finally understood.

The real intention is not what it seems. How could the Gu family, a top-tier wealthy family in Shengcheng, possibly care about a mere million?

I just wanted to take advantage of this opportunity.

Let her join the Gu family company so she can have more interaction with Gu Yizhi.

While I was pondering this, I was suddenly called upon. "Zhizhi, what do you think I should do?"

Lu Zhi looked up at Gu Yuanming, her face flushed and her complexion looking quite good.

Yeah.

This is really a difficult decision for her.

Firstly, he treated him very well on a daily basis, even to the point of favoritism, sometimes to the point that he even surpassed Gu Yizhi.

But she and Gu Yizhi had already broken up.

She even had some doubts.

Who is Gu Yuanming's biological child, himself or Gu Yizhi?

Lu Zhi lowered her head. "Dad, maybe we should just forget about it."

Jiang Xing looked guilty. "Yes, Yuanming, look what Zhizhi said. She's family, after all."

As she spoke, the woman's eyes were filled with intense hatred, as if she wanted to devour herself.

Upon hearing this, she smiled slightly, finding it amusing.

Jiang Xing orchestrated the decision not to register the marriage, perhaps out of fear that the Gu family's assets would run away with him?

"Here's what I'll give you two options," Gu Yuanming said with a smile. "First, let Zhizhi join the Gu family group as Yi Zhi's personal secretary. Second, I'll give Zhizhi my entire family fortune."

"Xiao Chen, get me a lawyer to print out a contract."

Everyone's eyes widened.

I don't understand at all.

Lu Zhi's heart pounded, and a strong sense of unease welled up inside her.

Clearly, Gu Yuanming is serious this time.

Faced with this awkward situation, Lu Zhi looked at Gu Yizhi with a hint of resentment, and a bitter feeling welled up inside her.

He spent money on Shen Luoyao, living a carefree and romantic life.

They also have to cover for the losses themselves.

Having experienced her past life, she no longer wanted to have any connection with Gu Yizhi.

Lu Zhi rubbed her forehead, somewhat troubled.

Couldn't he have come up with a good reason to explain away this million?

Annoying, annoying, annoying.

If only she had spent the money on herself, she wouldn't be so troubled.

Suddenly, Lu Zhi recalled the fireworks Pei Yi set off that night and wondered how Pei Yi would handle the situation if he were in that situation.

A flash of inspiration can happen in an instant.

Lu Zhi looked up, a hint of nervousness in her voice, "Dad, actually..."

Gu Yuanming: "What's the problem? Just say it."

"Actually, this money was spent for me," Lu Zhi replied.

Gu Yizhi lowered his eyes, revealing a hint of surprise, as if he had not expected this answer at all.

"On that day, the latest movie of an artist from Gu Yizhi's collaborating company was released. To show our support, we watched the movie. We were so close that he even prepared fireworks by the river."

"It gave me a surprise."

Lu Zhi revealed the emotions of a young girl, her face shy and bashful, "He really loves me."

When he said this.

Lu Zhixin was in excruciating pain, as if being scraped by a knife. His mind was filled with the image of him protecting Shen Luoyao that day.

She still managed to keep performing thanks to her skills.

After all, in her previous life, she had honed her acting skills a lot in order to perform on the same stage as Shen Luoyao.

Gu Yizhi's expression remained normal, but a closer look revealed shock in his dark eyes.

Gu Yizhi lowered his head: "I'm sorry, Dad, I haven't discussed this matter properly."

Seemingly not wanting to get too involved with her, Lu Zhi heard him add shortly afterward: "After all, you handed the company over to me not because of romantic feelings."

Lu Zhi clenched her fists.

Am I really that annoying?

Even when helping him out of a predicament, she had to find a way to distance herself from the situation.

What she loved in her past life was truly laughable.

The two sang in harmony, behaving much like a married couple.

Gu Yuanming's mood improved considerably, his complexion became even rosier, and he smiled broadly: "Good, good, good. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a day when family harmony brings prosperity. It's truly a wonderful day."

Gu Yuanming patted him on the shoulder, "The company's affairs can be taken slowly. It took me several years to take over the Gu family. After starting a family and building a career, you need to rest properly and go out and play with Zhizhi more often."

"I'd better give me a grandson soon."

Lu Zhi lowered her head, did not respond to these words, picked up her chopsticks, and began to eat the food on her plate.

She didn't speak.

Jiang Xing, the mother-in-law, started to seize every opportunity to say, "No rush. Modern young people tend to have children later in life, which reduces financial pressure."

Gu Yuanming waved his hand, "That's them. Our Gu family can afford to raise more than a dozen children."

Jiang Xing's face darkened instantly, but he still tried to maintain a facade of consideration, saying, "If you don't eat soon, the food will get cold."

"Let's eat." Gu Yuanming picked up his chopsticks and kept putting food into Lu Zhi's bowl. "Zhizhi, try this."

"Zhizhi, this one is good too."

During the meal, her bowl was almost overflowing with food.

Lu Zhi smiled and said, "Dad, that's enough."

"That's enough. You've gotten so thin from hunger. I don't know how Yi Zhi feeds you."

Lu Zhi: "It's better to be slim; you look good on camera."

-

After lunch, they were planning to drive to Chengyuan.

But they couldn't resist Gu Yuanming's enthusiasm, so the two of them were forced to stay, and the assistant prepared only one guest room.

Lu Zhi looked at the single large bed and felt a headache coming on.

Gu Yuanming, are you trying to force them to have a grandson?

Feeling uneasy about being alone in a space, Lu Zhi sneaked out for some fresh air and unexpectedly overheard some sounds in the corridor.

"After all these years, Yuanming still can't forget that woman. What am I to him anyway?"

"He even went so far as to give his family fortune to Lu Zhi."

"Madam, how about we get rid of him..."