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

Gu Yan looked at her, raised an eyebrow, and a smile appeared in his eyes: "You already miss me before you've even left?"

Shu Zi rolled her eyes at him, "...Shameless!"

She walked to the mirror and looked at herself. She had changed her clothes, fixed her hair, and put on her earrings. Everything seemed normal.

But her lips… She stared at her slightly red and swollen lips in the mirror, getting angrier the more she looked.

She was silent for two seconds, then turned around and walked up to Gu Yan. Without saying a word, she bit his collarbone hard through his shirt.

Gu Yan grunted, his body stiffening slightly, but he didn't dodge. He just looked down at her and let her bite him.

Once she relented, he chuckled softly, his voice tinged with indulgence: "Feeling better now?"

Shu Zi raised her head, took a half step back, and her gaze fell on his collarbone.

A faint damp stain remained on the shirt, and the shape of teeth marks could be vaguely seen.

She raised an eyebrow with satisfaction, her tone carrying a hint of smug satisfaction at her successful revenge: "Not bad."

Gu Yan glanced down at it, didn't touch it, and smiled slightly: "Let's go."

Shu Zi followed him for a couple of steps, then suddenly remembered something and added, "Remember to change your clothes before the meeting."

Gu Yan turned to look at her, feigning ignorance, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Shu Zi glanced at his crumpled shirt, turned her face away, and walked straight past him.

"Change it or not, it's not me who's embarrassed."

She paused, then added:

"In a little while, word will spread in your company group that CEO Gu is out partying, neglecting his duties, and indulging in a life of debauchery!"

Gu Yan walked beside her, turned his head to look at her upon hearing this, a smile playing on his lips:

"That's not entirely unjust; someone did leave a mark on my collarbone."

"The fact that he only has one person as his lover is probably not in line with the group's expectations."

Shu Zi paused, turned around, and glared at him: "Shut up!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the elevator "dinged" and arrived, and the doors slowly opened.

Gu Yan chuckled softly. He turned slightly to the side, placing one hand on the elevator door and glancing at her, gesturing for her to go in first.

Shu Zi rolled her eyes at him, said nothing, and walked straight in.

Gu Yan followed her into the elevator, and the doors slowly closed.

The car was already parked downstairs. Gu Yan opened the back door and waited for Shu Zi to get in before getting in from the other side.

In the driver's seat, Wu Qiwei sat upright. Looking in the rearview mirror, he saw Shu Zi get into the car, turned his head slightly, and gave her a polite greeting.

"Miss Shu."

As he finished speaking, his gaze inadvertently swept over Shu Zi's lips, lingering for only about half a second.

Then his eyes widened suddenly for a moment, then quickly returned to normal. He glanced at the boss next to him, then looked away, his gaze fixed on the steering wheel, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Family, we've got some juicy gossip!

He pursed his lips tightly, trying to swallow back the smile, but failed.

He pursed his lips again, but still couldn't get it right. In the end, he simply gave up, leaving that curve on his face, but he didn't dare to look up.

He silently recited a sentence to himself:

Wu Qiwei, you're a professional! You can't laugh! You didn't see anything! You're just a heartless driving machine!

Then he quickly glanced at the two of them in the rearview mirror.

They are a perfect match – handsome and beautiful, from similar social backgrounds! Absolutely a perfect couple!

She's the perfect boss lady!

Shu Zi was completely oblivious to his odd behavior, looking down at the messages she had missed on her phone, and casually replied, "Yeah, Assistant Wu."

The car drove smoothly out of the hotel gate.

Shu Zi leaned back in her chair, then suddenly remembered something, leaned forward slightly, and asked:

"Assistant Wu, is there anything left in that group from last time? Is there only one?"

Wu Qiwei's grip on the steering wheel tightened slightly, suppressing the smile on his lips:

"No, Miss Shu, this is the only group I know of."

Shu Zi leaned back in her chair: "Alright."

Gu Yan, who was next to her, turned his head to look at her: "What group?"

Shu Zi spoke naturally, even with a hint of smugness: "Gu Group gossip group."

Gu Yan paused for a moment: "...What?"

Shu Zi turned to look at him, her face saying, "You didn't even know that?"

"It's your company's gossip group. I've successfully infiltrated the enemy's ranks. My title as the conqueror of the CEO chair hasn't spread yet, but my title as the God of Pajamas still stands."

"However, based on my observations during this long period of infiltration, they still don't know who I am, they haven't recognized me, and my appearance is completely unharmed."

Gu Yan looked at her, raised an eyebrow, and said nothing.

Shu Zi immediately narrowed her eyes warily: "You don't want to go in too, do you?"

She shook her head decisively, "That won't do, they'll run away as soon as you go in."

Gu Yan smiled slightly and asked, "Why?"

"Because you're the boss!"

Shu Zi said confidently, "Once you join, who will dare to gossip about you in the group—oh no, I mean, talk about gossip! The group will be useless!"

She paused, then looked at him earnestly. "I can't sacrifice my intelligence sources for you."

Gu Yan chuckled at her self-righteous demeanor, his tone tinged with indulgence: "Fine, I won't go in."

Shu Zi nodded in satisfaction and patted his shoulder:

"Don't worry, I will regularly update you on the group's activities, making sure you don't miss any interesting comments about yourself."

Gu Yan turned his head to look at her: "For example?"

Shu Zi thought for a moment, then counted on her fingers:

"For example, did the boss change his tie style today? Did the boss smile during the meeting? Does that mean he's in a relationship? The boss actually left work on time today, something's up."

"These are all real-time updates on your daily work life."

Shu Zi pouted, her tone tinged with complaint:

"But you haven't been to the company lately, this group chat is practically overgrown with weeds, it's so quiet, it's all your fault."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yan chuckled softly and said with great interest:

"Looks like I'll have to go to the company more often then, so your intelligence network doesn't get disconnected."

He paused, then turned to look at her. "But from what I'm hearing, it seems like I'm just an emotionless work machine in their eyes?"

Shu Zi blinked and nodded seriously:

"More or less, so you should thank me!"

"Ever since I barged into your meeting room last time, your image has evolved from a cold and ruthless workaholic to a cold and ruthless workaholic who might be in a relationship. That's a big improvement, okay?"

Gu Yan looked at her, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Should I give you an award then?"

Shu Zi waved her hand, her tone generous:

"No need, no need. This little favor is nothing to me, it's just a flick of my finger. It's nothing to mention."

Remembering something, she added:

"However, while I'm telling you, I'll keep the publisher a secret and absolutely won't reveal any information to you, including their online ID!"

Forget about it.