I was criticized on a dating reality show, but I retaliated and became an internet sensation.

Back in her room, Shu Zi leaned against the door, her hand pressed against her chest, where her heart was still pounding irregularly.

He actually mentioned his fiancée...

She shook her head, walked to the bedside, and buried herself in the covers.

Her cheeks were still burning, but the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.

A small voice inside me was saying: Shuzi, it seems like you're really... finished.

Moreover, it seems... they're not really resistant to the idea that "it's over."

It was late at night, and all was quiet.

Meanwhile, the conference room on the other side of the ocean was still bustling with activity.

"My God, did you hear that? President Gu admitted it!"

"My fiancée! Definitely my fiancée!"

"Her voice is so cute, she's even being affectionate with President Gu!"

"Mr. Gu's tone... I've known him for ten years, and this is the first time I've heard him speak like that!"

"No wonder he's been in a good mood lately; he hasn't been yelling at people in meetings as much..."

"Quick, write this down! This is big news! But don't let anyone know until President Gu says so!"

"Understood, understood! We'll handle it internally!"

Several high-ranking financial elites, however, were excitedly whispering among themselves as if they had discovered a new continent, their faces beaming with the joy of sharing the latest gossip.

The secret that "work machine Gu Yan already has a fiancée whom he dotes on" has become the most exciting "insider information" in this small circle.

……

Shu Zi tossed and turned for half the night, caught in the lingering effects of the word "fiancée" and a jumble of thoughts running through her mind.

Finally, unable to resist the drowsiness any longer, my eyelids drooped, and I drifted off to sleep.

When I opened my eyes again, it was broad daylight.

Shu Zi stretched lazily in bed, reached for her phone on the bedside table, squinted at it, and saw it was 9:30.

Okay, it's still early, no rush.

She sat up, rubbed her eyes, and her mind slowly and reluctantly accepted a "tragic" fact:

She was about to leave this soft, cozy bed, the one she had cuddled and cuddled all night.

It took her about five minutes to mentally prepare herself before accepting the situation. After that, she got up, washed up, and went downstairs.

The living room was quiet, with a faint aroma of coffee in the air.

Gu Yan was already up, wearing a simple white T-shirt and black pants, sitting on the central island looking at his tablet, with a cup of black coffee beside him.

Hearing the noise, he looked up and asked, "Awake? Breakfast is keeping warm in the kitchen."

"oh."

Shu Zi responded and slowly moved to the kitchen, bringing out a warm sandwich and milk. She sat down opposite him and began to eat in small bites.

Neither of them mentioned what happened last night. A tacit silence hung in the air, broken only by the occasional soft sounds of Shu Zi chewing and Gu Yan swiping on his tablet.

Shu Zi was eating when her eyes casually glanced around and caught sight of something on the coffee table in the living room—

!!!

Good heavens! Two huge shopping bags bulging with snacks!

Shu Zi's eyes lit up instantly. She immediately put down the half-eaten sandwich in her hand, and scurried over to the two large bags of snacks. She squatted down and began excitedly tugging at the bag openings:

"Snacks! My snacks!"

Potato chips, jelly, beef jerky, chocolate, cookies... the variety was amazing, and they were all brands she usually liked to eat.

Gu Yan's voice drifted over from the side, tinged with amusement: "Is that enough?"

"Enough! Enough is enough!"

Shu Zi nodded like a chick pecking at rice, her lips curving into a wide smile. The sadness she felt about leaving the sofa and bed was instantly healed.

"Let's finish breakfast first," Gu Yan said unhurriedly. "Snacks aren't going to grow legs and run away."

Shu Zi said "Oh," glanced at the snack bag again with a hint of reluctance, and then obediently sat back down to continue munching on her sandwich.

Halfway through the meal, my phone buzzed; it was Lan Manwen.

"Hello, Sister Wen." She answered the phone, her mouth still full of milk.

"Are you up yet? Are you all ready?"

Lan Manwen's voice came through the receiver, as crisp and clear as ever, though the background noise was a bit off, so he was probably already on his way.

"I'll pick you up at Yunqi Platinum Hotel in about half an hour. Come to the company first, get your hair and makeup done, and then we'll go directly to the recording location."

"Yes, I'm up, and my luggage is packed."

As Shu Zi spoke, she subconsciously glanced towards the entrance.

Gu Yan's black suitcase and her champagne-colored suitcase were placed side by side, and... well, they actually looked quite harmonious.

"Okay, see you in half an hour then." Lan Manwen said and hung up the phone decisively.

Shu Zi put down her phone and looked at the person opposite her:

"Sister Wen will pick me up later. Let's go to the company to get ready first, and then go straight to the meeting point."

Gu Yan hummed in agreement and looked up, "Shall I take you downstairs later?"

"No," Shu Zi immediately shook her head, her face showing an expression that said, "I'm very independent. I can manage on my own."

Gu Yan glanced at her 24-inch suitcase, then at her slender arms and legs, his eyes clearly saying, "Are you sure?"

Shu, who calls herself a strongwoman, got a little irritated by that look:

"...Who do you think you are! Besides, the box has wheels! I don't have to actually carry it!"

Gu Yan chuckled softly but didn't say anything.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and the doorbell rang right on time.

Shu Zi pushed her suitcase to the entrance hall, and Gu Yan stood up and naturally reached out to take the suitcase handle from her.

"Wow, I'm really capable..." Shu Zi tried to make a final protest.

Gu Yan glanced at her indifferently, without letting go, and simply raised his chin towards the door, saying concisely, "Open the door."

Shu Zi pursed her lips, muttered something to herself, but still obediently opened the door.

Lan Manwen and Fang Zhizi were standing outside the door.

Lan Manwen, dressed in a sharp business suit, held a folder in her hand, while Fang Zhizi stood respectfully behind her, carrying a small work bag.

"Hi~ Sister Wen, Little Gardenia." Shu Zi greeted her with a smile and stepped aside to make way for her.

"All packed up?"

Lan Manwen's gaze swept quickly over Shu Zi, then landed on Gu Yan behind her carrying a suitcase, her eyes pausing almost imperceptibly.

But she quickly regained her composure and gave Gu Yan a polite but distant nod: "Mr. Gu."

Gu Yan nodded slightly in response, then turned to look at Shu Zi, who was still standing at the door.

Fang Zhizi, standing next to her, stared wide-eyed.

His gaze swept back and forth between the champagne-colored suitcase that clearly belonged to Shu Zi in Gu Yan's hand, and Shu Zi, who was standing behind him, wearing loose home clothes and with her hair a little messy.

Her face was practically screaming "I'm totally blown away!", and her little face was flushed with excitement.

"Let's go then, the car is at the door." Lan Manwen gestured to the side, her tone calm and revealing no emotion.

"Mm," Shu Zi responded, then subconsciously glanced back at Gu Yan.

Gu Yan didn't say anything, but simply pulled his suitcase and naturally followed her out the door.