webnovelfull Chapter 22: A Passerby in a CEO Romance Novel (22)
Chapter 22: A Passerby in a CEO Romance Novel (22)
With her mother by her side, Le Yan's attention was entirely focused on her mother, and she couldn't spare a single glance for the other two people present.
Shen Mubai was more composed, since he didn't have a proper title like Gu Yunting.
Shen Mubai chuckled softly as his gaze drifted toward Gu Yunting, who was staring intently at Le Yan.
Gu Yunting was in a bad mood at the moment; he was depressed and his face showed signs of danger.
He already knew that Le Yan had a very good relationship with her mother. After all, the two of them had depended on each other until now, and her mother naturally held the highest place in Le Yan's heart.
He thought he could accept it, but when he actually saw Le Yan completely dependent on another person, he couldn't hold back anymore.
A dark emotion welled up within him; he wanted Le Yan to rely on him completely.
She wanted him, but she only had him by her side.
He glanced at Yue Ma for a split second, then quickly looked away, suppressing the restless madness within him. He couldn't do that, otherwise...
A pair of tearful eyes flashed in his mind, filled with clear hatred, as if he could see such a terrible future. Gu Yunting instantly calmed the turmoil in his heart.
It's really nothing. She's just a future mother-in-law. It's only natural for Leyan to be close to her mother.
Gu Yunting smiled, appearing exceptionally gentle.
*
Life went on as usual, except for a few people inexplicably bothering her, Leyan's life was still quite normal.
She had gradually gotten used to seeing the three men standing side by side as soon as she stepped out of the house, and she would occasionally run into You Wenwen, who had now become President You. As for Jiang Wandie, she hadn't seen her for a long time.
Sometimes when she thinks of that book, she wonders where the female protagonist has gone, but she only thinks about it and doesn't necessarily want to see her.
What she didn't expect was that she would see Jiang Wandie so soon, and in such a scene.
Winter snow, winter snow, after the winter solstice comes Christmas. This year's Christmas is incredibly lively. You Wenwen made plans to go out with Leyan early on.
But he was rejected; it was Gu Yunting who rejected him.
He held Leyan's hand, looking displeased. "Other couples spend Christmas together. Are you going to leave me to spend it with her?"
Le Yan, who hadn't planned to accept You Wenwen's invitation in the first place, cried out in protest: "I didn't! I didn't even have a chance to speak before you hung up the phone first."
She's not stupid. You Wenwen has never hidden her feelings for her. Even if the other person is a good person, she's not a lesbian.
It's not even that far away, how could we possibly go out and have fun together?
Le Yan clenched her fists and punched Gu Yunting lightly. "Don't talk nonsense, or you can spend Christmas by yourself."
Gu Yunting immediately beamed with joy, and took the opportunity to grab Le Yan's hand and hold it in his palm, pleading, "I was wrong, I was wrong, please forgive me?"
"Humph."
Le Yan hummed in response, just as she was about to speak, her phone rang again.
The two looked down and saw several incoming calls clustered together.
One contact was labeled "Senior," another "Shen Mubai," and there was an unknown number without a label.
Le Yan stared blankly at the unfamiliar number, her head full of question marks. Gu Yunting simply rejected all the calls. Why answer two rivals and a stranger?
After hanging up the phone, Gu Yunting narrowed his eyes slightly, expressing his strong dissatisfaction with Rong Jing and Shen Mubai.
He's already sent people to find them jobs, so how come he still has so much free time to poach other people's employees?
Gu Yunting frowned slightly, thinking that perhaps the effort wasn't enough and he needed to create more trouble for the Rong and Shen families.
Oh right, and the You family too.
Rivals in love should be treated equally.
Unfortunately, these three weren't as easy to deal with as Jiang Wandie. Otherwise, he would have kicked them out of Jiangcheng long ago. He wouldn't have allowed them to continue disturbing his and Leyan's happy life.
Gu Yunting felt a pang of regret, then looked up at Le Yan and smiled, "Baby, how about we go to the amusement park today?"
It's said online that if lovers kiss when the Ferris wheel reaches its highest point, they will stay together forever.
Of course, he and Leyan also went to ride the Ferris wheel.
Upon hearing Gu Yunting's words, Le Yan paused, then nodded.
She's fine with going anywhere, she's not picky, as long as there's something fun to do.
And so, the former workaholic CEO Gu left early with his girlfriend.
Fortunately, he put himself in others' shoes. Not only did he leave early himself, but he also sent a notice to the entire company, allowing everyone to leave early today.
Within an hour of the announcement, the Gu Group was completely deserted.
The CEO has already left work, so what are these employees still doing here?
*
The setting sun shone brightly on the Christmas-themed amusement park, where people of all ages and genders came and went.
There were also many staff members dressed as Santa Claus and wearing various mascot costumes among them. Colorful balloons floated lightly. Le Yan had a sudden thought and decisively bought a pink balloon.
Then it was hung in Gu Yunting's hands.
Gu Yunting felt somewhat helpless about this, but looking at Le Yan's smiling face, he steadily supported her and laughed, "You just like to tease me."
Le Yan remained noncommittal; if a boyfriend isn't someone to be played with, then the relationship is meaningless.
Once inside the amusement park, Le Yan let loose and roamed through the crowds with Gu Yunting. Bumper cars, carousels, roller coasters... Sometimes she was playing while Gu Yunting took pictures, and sometimes they played together.
As night slowly descended and gradually enveloped the earth, the already brightly lit amusement park lit up with even more colorful lights, illuminating the entire park like bright stars in the night sky.
Le Yan's left hand was being held by Gu Yunting, while her right hand held a Santa hat, which she twirled from time to time.
"Yun Ting, where are you taking me?" Le Yan asked curiously, staring at Gu Yun Ting.
Gu Yunting estimated the time, smiled, pointed to the towering Ferris wheel not far away, and stared intently at Le Yan, saying, "Shall we go ride the Ferris wheel?"
Ferris wheel?
Le Yan blinked and suddenly realized why Gu Yunting had been looking so uneasy since earlier. So that's what he was thinking.
She shook her head with amusement and teased, "Did you listen to the advice from netizens again? Actually, Ferris wheels aren't that effective."
"It's better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't." Gu Yunting's expression was focused and serious.
Regardless of whether it was true or not, and regardless of whether it was effective or not, he was willing to do it.
Le Yan was speechless for a moment, then said, "Okay, let's go ride the Ferris wheel."
Holding Gu Yunting's hand, she led him straight to the Ferris wheel.
The cold wind ruffled her hair, and out of the corner of her eye, Le Yan caught a glimpse of a Santa Claus dressed in full regalia, who was staring at her intently.
Those eyes seemed familiar.