Reborn in Flames
Although Gu Jinyao's voice was very different from A Yao's, Su Huan suddenly felt that the call just now was A Yao calling her. She paused for a moment, then raised her hand to wipe her eyes. Turning around, she looked at Gu Jinyao's handsome and sharp face. It was a face completely different from A Yao's. She returned to normal and asked with a smile, "Mr. Gu, did you call me?" Gu Jinyao picked up a business card from the card holder on the table and walked over to her, "This is my business card. If you need anything in the future, you can contact me directly." Su Huan stretched out her hands to receive it and said, "Okay." "We have gathered a group of high-end collectors here, including many enthusiasts of ancient calligraphy and painting. If there are clients who need restoration, can we contact you?" Su Huan smiled, "Of course." Gu Jinyao's lips curled up, "Then it's settled. We'll contact you by phone when the time comes." "Okay." Su Huan put his business card into her bag. Coming out. While taking the elevator. Shen Yuan tilted her head to look at Su Huan and said, "I feel that your relationship with this Young Director Gu is special, but listening to your conversation, it seems like you are meeting for the first time." Su Huan stuffed her hands into the pockets of her trench coat, staring at the elevator number keys, slightly distracted, and absent-mindedly replied, "His eyes look very much like someone I know." Shen Yuan thought for a moment, "Like Gu Beixian? Indeed, the two have very similar eyes, big eyes, black pupils, deep double eyelids, and long, dense eyelashes. Handsome people tend to look alike, but ugly people have their own unique ugliness."
Su Huan fell silent. She wasn't fond of blurting out her personal affairs all at once. After getting into the car. Su Huan asked, "Is your Alipay account linked to your mobile number?" Shen Yuan started the car and casually replied, "Yes." Su Huan picked up her phone and gently swiped her finger across it a few times. Before long, Shen Yuan heard a ding-dong sound from her own phone. While waiting for the green light, she took out her phone and glanced at it. She was startled by what she saw. Ten thousand yuan had been deposited into her Alipay account. The sender was Su Huan. Shen Yuan panicked, "Sister Huan, I can't accept this money, I'll transfer it back to you right away." Su Huan held down her hand, "It's not much, take it for tea." "Ten thousand yuan is not much? It's even more than my annual salary at the museum." "Just take it. You've been running around with me these days, it's a bit of hardship pay. Refusing it would be unfriendly." Shen Yuan paused, then leaned over and gave her a big kiss, "Thank you, Sister Huan."
Su Huan smiled, bowed her head and sent a message to Gu Beixian. She invited him to have Western food at the revolving restaurant in the evening. Upon receiving the message, Gu Beixian instructed his assistant to let someone else attend the evening's social engagement. At seven o'clock in the evening. The two arrived at the revolving restaurant one after the other. The revolving restaurant was located on the top of the tallest building in Kyoto. The restaurant was circular, with the entire surface made of transparent floor-to-ceiling glass windows, capable of rotating 360 degrees. It rotated once every two hours, allowing one to enjoy the entire night view of Kyoto. Because it was a last-minute decision, they couldn't book a VIP private room. So the two sat in the hall and ate. The hall also had separate compartments. Although not as private as a private room, it was still okay. The restaurant was decorated in a grand and magnificent style, with golden and brilliant background lights shining on the frost-patterned glass, as beautiful as a fairyland on earth, accompanied by violin performances. The atmosphere was very romantic. Most of the people who came to eat were couples. After the Western food was served, Su Huan glanced at the colorful night view outside the window and said to Gu Beixian with a smile, "The last time you brought me here to eat, I was happy all night." Gu Beixian smiled and said, "So easy to satisfy? Then I'll often bring you here to eat in the future." "An occasional visit is enough. If you eat it often, it loses its novelty." "That's true." Gu Beixian took the steak in front of her, picked up the knife and fork and started cutting. He had a pair of good-looking hands, with distinct knuckles, showing strength without losing elegance, and cut the steak gracefully. His palms were thin and slender, clearly indicating a good family background. After cutting, Gu Beixian pushed the steak in front of Su Huan, "Eat while it's hot."
Su Huan speared a few pieces of beef with her fork, savoring the tender meat and delightful texture. Midway through her meal, she pulled out a card from her bag and slid it across the table to Gu Beixian, saying generously, 'This is what I've earned, use it as you wish, the password is your birthday.'
Gu Beixian curved his lips into a smile, teasing, 'Indeed, once a woman has money, she changes. You used to be so respectful to me, and now that you have money, you've suddenly become 'sister,' turning over a new leaf like a freed serf singing a song.'
Su Huan chuckled, tilting her chin up, 'Of course, economic status determines one's position in the family.'
Gu Beixian was amused by her response and reached over to ruffle her hair, 'Look at our little Su Huan, so pleased with herself.'
Su Huan playfully scolded, 'Are you praising me, or are you making fun of me?'
'Of course, I'm praising you.'
Su Huan rolled her eyes at him, 'I'm not stupid.'
With that, she speared a piece of beef and stuffed it into his mouth.
Gu Beixian chewed slowly and swallowed before asking, 'Is it the painting you restored a few days ago that sold?'
'Yes, I found someone who appreciated it. A pile of shredded paper bought for ten thousand, sold for twelve million on the spot, with the transfer made immediately.'
Gu Beixian complimented with enthusiasm, 'A net profit of over ten million, a profit of a hundredfold, you're amazing.'
Su Huan put down her knife and fork, cleared her throat, and looked at him with bright eyes, saying earnestly, 'I want to earn a lot of money in the future, to work hard enough to be worthy of you.'
Gu Beixian smiled and placed his hand over hers, 'You're already more than enough for me now, there's no need to work too hard.'
Su Huan was deeply moved, her heart filled with joy and a touch of melancholy as she said hoarsely, 'I want to be so outstanding that even your father thinks I'm a good match for you.'
Gu Beixian fell silent for a moment, tenderly holding her hand in his palm, his eyes dark as he said, 'I've put you through hardship.' 'It's alright,' she replied. Suddenly, her phone rang. Su Huan took out her phone from her bag. A business card fell out as she retrieved her phone, but she didn't notice it. Glancing at the caller ID, it was Su Peilan calling. Su Huan answered and asked, 'Mom, what's up?' Su Peilan spoke quickly, 'I just received a text message saying there's an extra five million in my account. Did you transfer it?' 'Yes, I sent it this morning, but the transfer was a bit slow.' Su Peilan complained, 'Didn't I tell you? Keep the money Gu Beixian gave you for yourself, don't give it to me. I have a pension, it's enough for my expenses.' 'It's not from him, it's what I earned myself.' Su Peilan was astonished, 'How did you earn so much?' 'I restored a painting by Bada Shanren and happened to meet a buyer who liked it. You can spend that money freely, buy whatever you want. By the way, take some time to join a tour group for a vacation, it's a good way to relax.' 'You silly girl, always spending money recklessly,' Su Peilan said with a tone of annoyance, but inside she was incredibly touched. After hanging up the phone, Su Huan looked at Gu Beixian with a beaming smile. However, she noticed that his expression had turned gloomy at some point, and he was staring intently at a business card that had fallen beside the bag. Following his gaze, Su Huan saw it was the business card given to her by Gu Jingyao before they left. She casually picked up the business card, put it into her bag, and said, 'This is the business card of the young head of Zhengrong Auction House, it might come in handy in the future.'
Gu Beixian curled one corner of his lips, his emotions complex, 'Did you sell your painting to him?' Su Huan replied truthfully, 'Yes, Shen Yuan told me that Zhengrong Auction House was legitimate, so we went there. While waiting in line in the lobby for authentication, Gu Jinyao sent someone to call us to his office. After seeing the painting, he said his father liked the paintings of Bada Shanren and happened to lack a painting of ink lotus. He bought it according to the auction prices over the years.' Gu Beixian's gaze changed, a kind of indescribable sternness, his lips curling up with a hint of self-mockery, he said coldly, 'Am I short of money for you to spend? Go ask him for money.' Su Huan was stunned. These words were too hurtful. It was not only a denial of her ability, but also an insult to her character. That was her hard-earned money, how could it become her asking Gu Jinyao for money? Like a bucket of cold water poured over her head, Su Huan's good mood was completely spoiled. She looked at Gu Beixian with a resentful gaze, her expression very hurt. Gu Beixian was most afraid of seeing this look in her eyes. After silently looking at her for a few seconds, he compromised first. Raising his hand, he rubbed his forehead, dispelling the coldness in his eyes, and slowly said, 'My words just now were a bit harsh, I'm sorry.' Su Huan bit her lip and didn't make a sound. After a pause, Gu Beixian grabbed her hand that was placed on the table, gently rubbing the back of her hand, and said tenderly, 'I don't like you getting too close to that person.' This was a sign of his reconciliation. Su Huan took theGo down the stairs,No longer tense up. She carefully pondered his thoughts, half a beat behind, and said, 'Although Gu Jinyao's name also has the character Yao, he is not A Yao. A Yao died thirteen years ago, his surname is Lu, called Lu Yao.'
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