Chapter 7 Nine, Gu

Inside the car, Chen Mingmo turned his head to glance at Gu Jiusi, who had long since become a black dot, and said to Shu Hua, "Do you see? This is what it means to endure."

Shu Hua was immersed in her own thoughts, while Chen Mingmo also fell silent. When Shu Hua realized the awkward atmosphere in the car, she felt a wave of regret in her heart. With a stiff smile, she tried to change the subject, "Gu Jiu Si seems to... particularly like using his left hand?"

She is left-handed? Shu Hua suddenly realized something

Chen Mubai seemed very tired and did not intend to beat around the bush. He closed his dry eyes and said, "Just tell me the result"

Shu Hua finds it somewhat unbelievable, "Being publicly humiliated and even splashed with water, how can Gu Jiu Si endure this?"

Although this principle is understood by everyone, it inevitably carries a certain element of gambling, as no one wishes to suffer a total loss

Because his surname is Chen, the Chen family holds power and influence, and has insider information regarding policies, certain matters become particularly manageable and can be preemptively addressed. Of course, Chen Mubai's keen intuition and iron-fisted style are also recognized by them

Chen Mubai suddenly recalled that when he first entered the Chen family, Chen Mingmo always had him write in the backyard of the old Chen residence. The backyard was stuffy and hot, and sweat dripped from his cheeks onto the paper, while mosquitoes occasionally bit him. No matter how unbearable it was, he remained silent, writing each stroke with determination. He knew this was Chen Mingmo's test to see if he was worthy of being his son, and the entire Chen family was waiting to see him fail. He could not afford to lose! At such a young age, he was already so stubborn. He knew this was Chen Mingmo's test to see if he was worthy of being his son, and the entire Chen family was waiting to see him fail. He could not afford to lose! At such a young age, he was already so stubborn.

Shu Hua seemed unable to accept this. As the young lady of the Shu family, she had grown up surrounded by countless compliments, mostly regarding her intelligence and beauty, which she had always taken pride in. However, today, she suddenly felt that these words were utterly worthless in comparison to Chen Mingmo's evaluation of Gu Jiusi, even somewhat superficial. It seemed as if she were merely a gaudy yet empty vase, while Gu Jiusi was the one with refinement and depth. This realization was particularly unbearable for her pride, which had been upheld for over twenty years.

As the car drove far away, Chen Mingmo rubbed his forehead and asked, "It was just a casual remark I made that almost caused her to lose her temper. If she can't even tolerate such a trivial matter, do you think I chose the wrong person?"

The driver, a middle-aged man who often followed Chen Mingmo, glanced at him through the rearview mirror and comforted him, "You are overthinking it. Miss Shu is beautiful and innocent. The Third Young Master is accustomed to the storms of life; perhaps her naive and carefree nature is more to his liking"

She stood there quietly, her gaze lowered to the floor, her face revealing not a trace of emotion, neither servile nor arrogant. In that moment, Chen Mubai suddenly felt that this was the true essence of Gu Jiusi; she should not be a mere appendage by his side, for she was a landscape in her own right

Chen Mingmo cast an approving glance at Shu Hua, saying, "Hmm, very observant."

It was one of the hottest days of the year, and he could not remember why he had gone to her room to find her. As soon as he opened the door, he saw her sitting quietly on the floor by the window, playing with a deck of cards, calm and composed

He has reviewed her records.

On such a hot day, she did not turn on the air conditioning. The heat waves rolled through the room, hitting her face. She heard the sound of the door opening, her hands paused for just a moment before continuing their work, without raising her head or acknowledging him

If this were to be heard by others, they would probably be unable to suppress their laughter; however, upon hearing it, Chen Mubai couldn't help but look up at Gu Jiusi, a fleeting look of surprise crossing his face

Feeling

The Third Young Master has always been decisive when it comes to commanding others

When Chen Mubai returned from the United States, he brought back a team, each member of which is an elite. Their professional quality and the quality of their work can be regarded as a model in the industry. Over the past few years, many have attempted to poach them, but to no avail

The project of Yunzhou Group will be a milestone in their performance in the Chinese market, thus they are becoming increasingly cautious and careful, and it seems that Chen Mubai's proposal has once again encountered the awkward situation of being "reconsidered"

Until Chen Mingmo brought a girl to his side, named Gu Jiusi, perhaps Chen Mingmo felt increasingly unable to control the situation, so he placed a spy beside him, intending to manipulate him into becoming a puppet? Not a chance. Chen Mubai did not refuse; he accepted it, but if they thought it would be easy to monitor him, they were mistaken

What is the reason? Chen Mubai originally thought that Gu Jiusi would begin analyzing the domestic and international situation, but to his surprise, she quickly spoke up, and the answer was only three words

The indoor heating met the cool glass, forming a thin layer of moisture on it. He raised his hand and wrote the three characters 'Gu Jiu Si' on the glass with strokes.

Chen Mingmo seemed to recall something after listening, softly repeating a phrase, "naive and carefree..."

Behind him was a large floor-to-ceiling window, with the curtains drawn back, revealing a pitch-black exterior. He sat there, the gloom on his stunningly beautiful face becoming increasingly pronounced, merging with the darkness behind him, both enchanting and terrifying. Gu Jiu Si bit her lip, a layer of solemnity enveloping her face, "We can no longer wait."

Moreover, the one giving the evaluation is Chen Mingmo. Although Chen Mingmo appears to be an ordinary elder in front of her, she is not a fool; she knows very well who Chen Mingmo is. Thus, she understands even more how rare it is for him to give such an evaluation. With this in mind, Shu Hua felt increasingly upset. Who has she ever lost to in her life? Moreover, Gu Jiusi, this woman, is merely a pawn; once used, she can be easily discarded. How can she be compared to her?

Chinese name: Gu Jiu Si

After a long time, several well-dressed young men emerged one after another from the study, their expressions serious. They quickly departed, among them a slender figure whose gaze remained fixed on Gu Jiusi throughout the journey

There are no photos in the materials, and the information about her consists of only a few simple lines of text

After Gu Jiu Si went out, Chen Mu Bai finally raised his head, picked up the cup beside him, and sipped the tea, which was at just the right temperature, neither cold nor hot

Chen Mingmo spoke with a smile that was neither fully a smile nor a frown, "She can endure far more than this. Gu Jiusi has a very high emotional intelligence. Have you noticed that when she talks to someone, she can maintain a single posture from beginning to end? You cannot discern what she is thinking from her face or her eyes. The reason I valued her in the first place was precisely because of this quality. Being beside Mu Bai, this trait is particularly important: forbearance, restraint, and self-control."

In fact, Chen Mubai had heard the name Gu Jiusi while in the United States, a Chinese girl revered as a legend in the Financial Mathematics Department. She advanced through the grades to enter prestigious schools, displaying an extraordinary sensitivity to numbers, as if she was born for them. Yet, she was also a reckless gambler. At a young age, before even graduating, she had already made a name for herself in the hellish realm of Wall Street, and she played the piano beautifully. However, she suddenly disappeared later on, but that legend continued to be passed down through word of mouth. By the time he went to the United States, that girl had already been missing for more than two years, yet he still occasionally heard many people discussing her with great interest.

Chen Mingmo did not reveal who she was, where she came from, or what she used to do. He had once been curious enough to investigate, but found nothing; her past had been completely erased.

That sentence was about to be spoken but instead turned into a sigh, "I am hungry"

When Gu Jiusi and Chen Jingkang returned to the company, Chen Mubai had just finished a meeting with the United States. His expression was neither particularly bad nor particularly good, indicating that the Yunzhou Group's project was not progressing as smoothly as expected

Indeed, after receiving the message from m.hetushu.com, Chen Mubai remained particularly quiet throughout the day. Upon returning home, he did not eat but instead retreated to his study, and shortly thereafter, he called a few people over for a meeting

Gu Jiu Si hurriedly brought the teacup she had been warming by her side into the study, where the desk was cluttered with documents, and for a moment, she could not find a place to set down the cup

The venture capital firm S & L, where Chen Mubai is located, is headquartered in the United States and is a marvel of the industry, consistently at the forefront of the times. A group of investors raised in capitalism is notoriously difficult to deal with, and the unique circumstances of the Chinese market further contribute to their decision to collaborate with Chen Mubai

When Gu Jiu Si raised his gaze towards her, she quickly averted her eyes, her pair of eyes exceptionally expressive

He was always uncertain whether this Gu Jiusi was the legendary Gu Jiusi, until that summer.

Gu Jiu Si pretended to be confused, wearing a sincere expression as he began to flatter in an attempt to evade responsibility, "Mr. Mu's decision must have been made after careful consideration"

Chen Mubai proactively reached out to take it, sipped some tea, and suddenly asked without any preamble, "What do you think about this matter?"

At that moment, he felt a profound calmness within, as if the cold air had dissipated and the discomfort was no longer unbearable. He could almost be certain that the person before him, Gu Jiusi, was indeed the Nine, Gu.

Chen Mingmo's evasive response was, "Those who use their right brain are intelligent"

English name: Nine, Gu

Chen Mubai set the cup aside and continued to lower his head to look at the documents, responding casually, "I would like to eat the handmade noodles you made on my birthday."

Gu Jiu Si was taken aback for a moment before responding, "Then I will go do it"

Later on, having become accustomed to the mountains beyond the mountains and the buildings beyond the buildings, one naturally developed a more accommodating demeanor. The childishness of one's earlier self was regarded with amusement, and one no longer harbored such deep feelings for that girl.

It was only after the water had cooled that he stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, his face reflected on the clean and clear glass. At that moment, his exquisite face was filled with confusion

Gu Jiu Si walked out in surprise, as Chen Mu Bai was the one who disliked eating noodles the most

Chen Jingkang leaned against the back of the sofa, watching several figures disappear at the stairway, and asked Gu Jiusi, "Sister Gu, doesn't it look like The Matrix?"

Gu Jiu Si sat on the sofa outside the study, staring at Chen Jing Kang, while his mind was occupied with how to make the "chance encounter" between Chen Mu Bai and Shu Hua seem more natural

Since the economic crisis, investors have become increasingly cautious and hesitant, always wanting to wait a little longer, but in doing so, they miss the best investment opportunities. A single misstep leads to a series of missteps, and the final outcome is merely unsatisfactory. Chen Mubai, who pursues perfection in everything, certainly does not allow such a situation to occur

Shu Hua saw that Chen Mingmo was unwilling to say much, so she did not ask further. At the intersection, she bid farewell to Chen Mingmo and got off the car

Gu Jiu Si inadvertently turned her head and saw a black sedan parked not far outside the café. At the moment she turned, the half-open window of the car slowly rose as the vehicle slid away. She glanced at the license plate, which was unfamiliar, yet she had a vague feeling that it belonged to someone she knew

At that time, he was already thriving on Wall Street, enjoying a period of great success. Being relatively young, he was often compared to that girl. His youthful arrogance led him to seek out information, and upon reviewing such records, his defiance diminished by half in an instant. He considered himself a skilled trader, yet the projects handled by that girl were equally impressive and outstanding, showcasing a remarkable ease and grace that leapt off the page.

Gu Jiu Si pressed her lips together and curved the corners of her mouth, just about to respond when she heard Chen Mu Bai calling out loudly, "Gu Jiu Si! I want to drink tea!"

Soon, Gu Jiu Si put away the cards in his hand, stood up, and walked in front of him, lowering his brows and eyes, respectfully addressing him as Young Master Mu

Gu Jiu Si let out a sigh of relief, "The dishes are still warm, would you like me to bring them up to you or would you prefer to go downstairs to eat?"