Free Web NovelChapter 820: Chapter 820: Old Acquaintances from a Previous Life, Reunion
Even if her parents agreed, she would only marry into the Liu Family as decoration. The Liu Family would not do anything to her and would even give her the respect due to a Liu Family lady.
But...
The thought of being with an incompetent man, unable to explore the pleasures of love like those at Wushan, and merely serving as a good luck charm puppet, made Zhen Lingling’s anger rise continuously.
In the end, she was still unwilling!
As Zhen Lingling’s anger was on the rise, Gu Jin slowly stepped into the Saint No Hotel.
She didn’t call Zhen Youzhi or He Yuchun, stepping directly into the hotel lobby and walking towards the elevator to wait for it to come down slowly.
Jiang Hanyi, who was conversing with someone in the lobby, immediately recognized the familiar silhouette of his mentor.
Today, Gu Jin’s attire was striking and heroic, with a black jumpsuit and a waist-cinching belt highlighting her perfect figure.
It felt like she was walking with the wind.
Jiang Hanyi rarely saw his mentor dressed like this; she not only looked younger, almost as if she were underage, but she also seemed as if she was here to cause a scene.
He apologized to the person he was with: "Excuse me, Mr. Wang. I’ve run into someone and need to check it out. Please, make yourself comfortable."
He wasn’t really close with Mr. Wang; the hotel had some minor business with him that didn’t require Jiang Hanyi’s personal attention and decisions could be made by others.
He was just visiting the hotel today and happened to run into Mr. Wang, who kept talking to him.
Mr. Wang took the cue: "Mr. Jiang, please attend to your matters."
Jiang Hanyi nodded politely and headed straight for the elevator.
By the time he reached the elevator, Gu Jin was naturally gone, and he knew he couldn’t catch up, so he stood watching the elevator numbers rise.
The elevator stopped at the eighth floor.
Standing in the ground floor lobby by the elevator, watching the number eight, a slight smile played on Jiang Hanyi’s lips.
He patiently waited for the elevator.
If he remembered correctly, the eighth floor was booked for today’s event; someone was celebrating a birthday and there was also an engagement ceremony.
...
Eighth Floor.
The elevator doors opened, and Gu Jin stepped out, her eyes landing on an old acquaintance from her past life, Liu Bochang.
This man, unable to fulfill the functions a man should have, was a perverted waste who could only use dark methods to torture women, yet he smiled at her appropriately.
The gentle and polite smile on Liu Bochang’s face was replaced by amazement when he saw Gu Jin stepping out of the elevator, captivated by her extraordinary aura.
When her stunning beauty came into view, his eyes filled with passionate admiration.
Faced with an acquaintance from her past life, Gu Jin slightly curved her lips, offering him a smile in a very good mood.
How could she not be happy?
Liu Bochang, dressed rigorously in a business suit, was personally welcoming guests at the elevator doors, indicating clearly that he was the main character of the evening.
Zhen Lingling was truly going to be tied to this man.
This realization made her extremely delighted.
Liu Bochang’s eyes were dazzled by Gu Jin’s brilliant smile; he swallowed, realizing that none of the beautiful women he had played with before had thrilled or moved him like the person before him.
The other party possessed not only an elegant and sophisticated face but an aura of vibrant life unmarred by worldly influences.
An air of elegant sophistication and remarkable appearance, truly magnificent.
It made people want to lock her away, treasure her, and play with her anytime.
As Gu Jin was about to pass by, Liu Bochang immediately stepped forward to stop her. Dressed immaculately, he politely asked, "Miss, did you come to the wrong place?"
He had never seen Gu Jin among the Liu Family’s relatives or business associates. If he had met someone who moved him so much, he would surely remember her clearly.
On the Zhen Family’s side, their relationship had been good over the past few years, and he was informed about Zhen Lingling’s friends — none were as outstanding as the woman in front of him.
So Liu Bochang’s first instinct was that this girl had wandered in by mistake.
Facing the obstruction from the man in front of her, Gu Jin chuckled internally, her dark eyes closely scrutinizing him as if to see through his soul and understand his wretched nature.
The beauty’s cold eyes gazed directly at him, causing a subtle stir in Liu Bochang’s heart, though nothing showed on his face.
Gu Jin remained silent, and Liu Bochang maintained a polite, friendly smile.
He feigned kindness, reminding, "Could I know your name, Miss? Are you going to another floor? The eighth floor is booked by us today for an elder’s birthday."
If she truly had come to the wrong floor, his words further won goodwill and flaunted his wealth subtly.
Yet he hadn’t mentioned that he was also a protagonist today for his engagement ceremony with Zhen Lingling.
Gu Jin raised her eyebrows slightly, her bright eyes emanating a chill that was hard to ignore.
She laughed softly, "No mistake, Young Master Liu is getting engaged today; I haven’t yet congratulated you."
Liu Bochang frowned, then quickly relaxed his features, returning them to normal.
He studied Gu Jin intensely, finding that while she had an outstanding poise and demeanor, her face inexplicably felt somewhat familiar upon a closer look.
Thinking it over, he suddenly thought to combine the visage of the girl before him with Zhen Lingling, his fiancée for the evening.
Both had different temperaments but bore some resemblance in appearance.
When first seeing Gu Jin, he was immediately drawn by her demeanor and composure, making it easy to overlook her radiant beauty.
"Thank you, it was my oversight. May I know how Miss is related to the Zhen Family?"
Liu Bochang assumed that Gu Jin had to have some familial connection to the Zhen Family.
Gu Jin lightly responded, "No relation, not acquainted."
As a soft laugh sounded, Liu Bochang stepped aside, gesturing welcomingly, "Guests are visitors. I hope Miss has a pleasant evening."
If it had been any other girl, she might have been drawn to the elegant manners Liu Bochang displayed, but Gu Jin was well aware of his unspeakable perverse methods.
She cast a meaningful glance at Liu Bochang, stepped past him, and slowly entered the banquet hall.
Passing by a waiter, she picked up a glass of champagne from his tray.
Gu Jin knew she was being watched by a persistent, distasteful gaze from behind.
She was more than aware of Liu Bochang’s intentions.
In her previous life as a Liu Family lady, countless women came calling. Most were deceived and tormented by Liu Bochang’s dark and shameful methods.
Now, he had set his sights on her.
This time, having escaped her sufferings, she would not repeat her past mistakes. If the opportunity arose, she wouldn’t hesitate to vent her residual grievances from her previous life.
After all, in her past life, to avoid Liu Bochang’s attention, she had gone to great lengths. Although she was a pawn in the cooperation between the Zhen and Liu families, she was still a pawn.
Had she not deliberately avoided and disguised herself, Liu Bochang would have acted against her long ago.
Watching Gu Jin’s silhouette disappear into the crowd, Liu Bochang gestured to someone not far away.
"Find out this girl’s identity."
"Yes—"
Zhen Youzhi and He Yuchun were mingling with guests when Zhen Youzhi casually turned his head and saw Gu Jin walking slowly toward them.
Simply because she was the only one dressed casually at the scene.
If it were anyone else, he would inevitably be displeased, for neglecting even the basic etiquette of attire showed disrespect to the Zhen and Liu families.
But Gu Jin was his eldest daughter, and she held wealth comparable to the Zhen Family.
From what he knew, Gu Jin’s properties in Wanhai City alone were enough to rival the Zhen Family’s.
Not to mention some vague information he had gathered over the years.
His eldest daughter seemed to have connections with people from the Four Great Families, which made him pay attention.
So, he could overlook Gu Jin’s inappropriate outfit for the evening.
PS: This Chapter is 2200 words, twice the charge of previous Chapters.
