Chapter 326: Throw Out the Flowers

Translator: _Min_ |

Gu Dai was momentarily taken aback, then clarified, “You’re mistaken, he and I aren’t a couple…”

Chi Mian nodded in understanding. “I see.”

It seemed the boy had not yet won over the girl’s heart.

Chi Mian gave Su Ting an encouraging thumbs-up, considering he was handsome and his eyes were filled with tender affection when he looked at Gu Dai. She was quite optimistic about his chances.

Su Ting nodded in response.

Chi Mian led the two into the village, then pointed ahead, “Just walk straight and then turn left to get there.”

At that moment, Chi Mian’s mother spoke, and Chi Mian relayed her words to Gu Dai, “My mom says that Master Zhen Chan was once invited to a Suzhou embroidery compet.i.tion, but the person who invited her turned out to be a fraud. So she’s quite wary now and might not agree to your request.”

Gu Dai responded, “Thank you for telling me, Auntie. I’ll prove to her that I’m not a fraud.”

She immediately messaged Zheng Ming.

Gu Dai: Send me the information about the Suzhou embroidery project.

A minute later, Zheng Ming replied.

Zheng Ming: Chairwoman Gu, there’s a contract here that needs your signature. Can I come to you now?

Gu Dai: I’m currently in Suzhou City. Leave the contract in my office, I’ll check it when I return.

Zheng Ming exclaimed in surprise, “Suzhou City!”

Chairwoman Gu was incredibly efficient. She had only learned about Master Zhen Chan in the morning, and by afternoon, she was already in Suzhou City. Did her request for information mean she was already at Master Zhen Chan’s residence?

Suddenly, Song Ling’s voice reached Zheng Ming’s ears, “What about Suzhou City?”

Zheng Ming, taken aback and seeing Song Ling holding flowers followed by Zhao Xuan, instinctively said, “Chairwoman Gu has gone to Suzhou City.”

Song Ling asked coldly, “What is Gu Dai doing in Suzhou City?”

Realizing the situation, Zheng Ming did not answer.

Song Ling clenched his fists tightly, glaring at Zheng Ming fiercely. A few minutes later, he tossed the flowers in his arms to Zhao Xuan and turned to leave.

Zhao Xuan, trying to be as inconspicuous as possible, hurriedly followed, whispering, “President… President Song…”

Song Ling commanded, “Throw away the flowers!”

Zhao Xuan dared not object and quickly discarded the flowers in a nearby trash can.

He regretted it deeply. Had he known that Gu Dai wouldn’t be in the office today, he would never have suggested Song Ling buy flowers for her as a surprise.

Song Ling ordered coldly, “Find out where in Suzhou City Gu Dai has gone. Send me the address immediately, and prepare the private jet right away!”

Zhao Xuan quickly complied, “Yes!”

Meanwhile, Gu Dai had arrived at Master Zhen Chan’s doorstep.

Su Ting stepped forward and gently knocked on the door. After a few seconds, a voice asked, “Who is it?”

Then the door opened.

A woman stepped out, her black hair streaked with silver strands and she wore a dress embroidered with exquisite patterns. She exuded a serene aura that made one feel an instinctive closeness.

Seeing the patterns on her dress, Gu Dai respectfully inquired, “h.e.l.lo, may I ask if you are Master Zhen Chan?”

Zhen Chan glanced at Gu Dai and Su Ting, then replied distantly, “I am Zhen Chan. What do you want?”

Gu Dai began, “I’m Gu Dai, the chairwoman of Gu Group. We’re planning to launch a Suzhou embroidery project and will be hosting a compet.i.tion soon. I would be honored if you could partic.i.p.ate. Here’s my information, and…”

Before Gu Dai could finish, Zhen Chan abruptly shut the door, refusing, “Leave, I’m not interested in any compet.i.tion!”

Remembering Chi Mian’s mother’s words, Gu Dai quickly added, “Master Zhen Chan, I’m not a fraud. I admire your talent, that’s why I’m here. And don’t worry about expenses, I’ll cover everything.”

Zhen Chan scoffed, “You’re all liars, you don’t appreciate Suzhou embroidery! I won’t open the door, just leave!”

Despite Gu Dai’s further attempts, Zhen Chan didn’t respond.

Su Ting pursed his lips, pondering for a moment before suggesting, “Sis, maybe we should print the doc.u.ments and I can climb over the wall to deliver them to her.”

Perhaps upon seeing their plan for Suzhou embroidery, she might change her mind.

On their way back, they happened to meet Chi Mian.

After learning about the situation, Chi Mian sighed softly and said, “We have a printer at home. Come with me..”