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

Shu Zi: "..."

She slumped back into her seat, her eyes glazed over, staring at the roof of the car.

Forget it, let's just destroy it, let's just give up.

So what if I get socially embarrassed? As long as I pretend I don't remember, it's everyone else who'll be embarrassed!

Yes! That's right! That's exactly it!

Gu Yan glanced at her out of the corner of his eye at the wonderful changes in her expression, from "gritting her teeth" to "despair" and then to "forced composure," and the corners of his mouth silently turned up.

He didn't say anything more, lest he really piss someone off.

The headquarters building of the Gu Group.

The towering glass curtain wall reflected a cold, sharp light in the afternoon sun, silently showcasing wealth and power.

Gu Yan smoothly drove the car into the private underground parking lot and turned off the engine.

Shu Zi resignedly put her mask back on, pulled the baseball cap brim down as low as possible, almost covering her eyes, before pushing open the door and getting out of the car, silently following behind Gu Yan like a ghost.

The elevator goes directly to the first-floor lobby.

"bite--"

As the stairwell doors opened, a bright, spacious lobby with extremely high ceilings came into view.

At the front desk, a young woman in a standard skirt suit was organizing documents with her head down. She looked up when she heard footsteps.

His gaze first fell on Gu Yan, who was walking in front, and he respectfully nodded slightly: "Young Master Gu".

Then, her gaze naturally moved backward and landed on the figure behind Gu Yan... who was wrapped up tightly and whose hat brim was hanging low.

The girl paused for a moment, then her eyes widened slightly.

It's her!!!

She would never mistake her! It's that woman from last time, wearing pajamas, with her hair all frizzy, and radiating murderous intent as she stormed up the high-rise elevator!

She didn't see his face clearly that time, but that astonishing back view and his "unyielding" momentum were enough for her to remember for a lifetime!

The receptionist opened her mouth, but the question, "Do you have an appointment?" stuck in her throat; she didn't dare to ask it.

Gu Yan didn't stop walking and went straight past the front desk, but after taking two steps, he seemed to remember something, suddenly stopped, and looked back.

Shu Zi was looking down, pretending to study the patterns on the gleaming marble floor, when she almost bumped into his back.

Gu Yan naturally turned to the side, and only after she caught up with him did he take another step.

Shu Zi followed beside him. As they passed the front desk, the brim of her hat lifted slightly, revealing her beautiful eyes. She winked quickly and playfully at the stunned receptionist.

It's as if it's saying: Hi, we meet again!

"Clatter".

The stack of documents the receptionist had just picked up fell onto the smooth tabletop.

The elevator goes directly to the top floor CEO's office.

The stairwell doors opened again, and the receptionist on the top floor, upon seeing Gu Yan, immediately stood up from behind her workstation, a standard and professional smile on her face.

"Mr. Gu, this afternoon..."

Before she could even utter the word "okay," her voice abruptly stopped and her smile froze when her gaze fell upon Shu Zi, who was wearing a hat, mask, and casual clothes behind Gu Yan.

Gu Yan seemed not to notice her reaction, and continued walking straight towards the largest office at the end of the corridor without stopping.

Shu Zi followed him at a leisurely pace. When she passed the petrified administrator, she even tilted her head slightly and seemed to nod at her through her mask.

Only after the two figures disappeared behind the CEO's office door did the administrative girl on the top floor snap out of her daze. She grabbed her phone from the table and frantically typed in her department's gossip group chat with trembling fingers:

"Report! Mr. Gu has brought a woman to the office!! A living woman!"

The group chat was silent for two seconds, then instantly exploded:

"Who??? What does she look like??? A celebrity? Or some rich heiress?"

"Wearing a mask and hat, you can't see her face, but her figure is amazing! Her style is incredible too! Her outfit is super simple—a white T-shirt, denim shorts, and canvas shoes—but she just looks good!"

"Canvas shoes??? Entering CEO Gu's office??? Am I seeing things?"

"Wait... this description... do you guys remember that 'Pajama Warrior' from last time? The one who stormed into the conference room!"

"No way?! It really is the same person? Mr. Gu likes this kind of thing???"

"The contrast... She has a pure and casual style during the day, but at night she's... (censored)"

Inside the CEO's office.

Shu Zi was completely unaware of the turmoil outside the door and in the group chat. She followed Gu Yan in and looked around curiously.

Last time I came in such a rush (and in such a mess), I didn't have time to look around properly.

The office was large, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the city skyline. Sunlight streamed through the glass curtain wall, illuminating the dark desk. The entire space was clean and tidy, just like him.

"I'm going to a meeting, it'll take about an hour."

Gu Yan gently placed the car keys on the table, and when he looked at her, his tone unconsciously softened:

"Wait for me here. You can use the computer if you get bored. The password is your birthday."

Shu Zi nodded gently.

Gu Yan's phone password was her birthday, not to mention his computer password; she was already used to it.

She strolled to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, put her hands behind her back, and looked down at the bustling traffic below like a king surveying his territory.

Gu Yan stood not far behind her, his gaze lingering on her slender back for a few seconds before turning around, gently closing the door behind him, and leaving.

The office door was closed, completely isolating it from the outside world.

Shu Zi stood by the window for a while before turning around and walking briskly behind the large, imposing desk. Without any hesitation, she plopped down in the expensive-looking black leather executive chair.

wow~

The chair was indeed comfortable and ergonomically designed.

She relaxed completely, spun around comfortably for a bit, and then lifted her long leg and casually placed it on the smooth edge of the table.

Hmm, that's a good angle.

She took out her phone, just about to send a message to Fang Ran to complain about today's "socially savage recap," when the office door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

"Click".

Shu Zi looked up and saw a woman wearing a white shirt and a black pencil skirt standing at the door, holding a cup of coffee in her hand.

The woman's makeup was exquisite, her hair was styled in a low bun, and she wore a pair of small pearl earrings. She looked to be in her mid-twenties, but she exuded an air of "I am one of the owners of this floor."

The woman pushed open the door and the first thing she saw was the man sitting casually in the CEO's chair with his legs propped up on the table.

She was taken aback at first, then her brows furrowed tightly. She walked in, her steps slow but her presence commanding, as she walked in with her heels, which were at least eight centimeters high.

"Who are you? Who let you sit here?"

Her voice wasn't loud, but her tone was cold, carrying undisguised scrutiny and obvious displeasure.

Shu Zi leaned back in her chair, lazily lifted her eyelids to glance at her, and without moving, said in a flat tone, "Waiting for someone."

The woman's brows furrowed even more, her gaze sweeping over Shu Zi from head to toe like a searchlight.

His face was covered by a hat and mask, so it couldn't be seen.

The white T-shirt she was wearing had no logo; it was the most basic and simple style.

Light blue denim shorts, and... faded canvas shoes.

A clear look of disdain and contempt flashed across the woman's eyes.

She looked at Shu Zi's face again, her tone even colder than before, carrying a commanding air:

"This is Mr. Gu's office. He doesn't like outsiders touching his personal belongings, especially his seat."

"Please get up immediately and wait in the rest area outside."