Stealing Your Heart

Shen Peichuan straightened his back and saw Gu Bei walking in. “He’s here.”

Gu Bei’s fake laughter sounded right away. “So sorry, I was delayed. Did you guys wait long?”

“We understand that Mr. Gu is a busy man. Moreover, unlike the olden days, it’s no longer common for people these days to pay attention to the way we treat our guests.” Shen Peichuan was clearly insinuating something else in his speech – that Gu Bei was ill-mannered to treat his guests that way while they were magnanimous enough to let it slide.

Gu Bei’s face darkened, but he managed to force a wry smile. “Chief Shen, not only are you rising quickly in the ranks, but you’re also becoming a smooth talker.”

“You flatter me, Mr. Gu. I’m just a small fry. I’m still a far cry from Mr. Gu,” Shen Peichuan smiled mirthlessly.

Well, I’ll act along if he wants to continue being so hypocritical.

Gu Bei changed the topic as he looked towards Zong Jinghao. “Did President Zong fall asleep while waiting for me?”

Just as Shen Peichuan was about to answer, Zong Jinghao opened his eyes. He did not look as sleepy as before. In fact, he seemed to be rather alert. “It looks like Mr. Gu’s place has some special powers, it feels hypnotic to be here.”

Gu Bei laughed heartily and replied, “That’s needless to say, if this is not a special plot of land, it wouldn’t be possible for us to remain strong during such trying times.”

It’s not the environment that has special powers, but it’s me who’s powerful. Not to mention the strong backing I have. That was the obvious message the man was trying to convey to Zong Jinghao.

Gu Bei sat down on the couch and stretched out his arms lazily. “President Zong, it isn’t too great of you to not introduce your pretty girlfriend to me. Are you afraid that I’ll snatch her away from you?”

Zong Jinghao squinted as a hint of darkness surged in his eyes.

Keeping a cool front, he smiled. “I’m sure Mr. Gu has seen your fair share of really gorgeous women. My girlfriend is at most considered average-looking as compared to the pretty ladies whom Mr. Gu is acquainted with.”

“You’re too modest, President Zong. If I remember correctly, her name is… “ Gu Bei pretended to have a hard time recalling the woman’s name. He had on a frustrated expression as he reached for his forehead, appearing to be deep in thought. Suddenly, he slapped his thigh and exclaimed, “Oh right! Her name is Lin Xinyan! I met her once in C City and was rather fond of her too. If President Zong gets sick of that woman one day, please let me have her.”

Zong Jinghao grabbed Gu Bei’s collar as flames of fury burned in his eyes. Rage pulsed through his veins as he tightened his grip, so much that Gu Bei had difficulty breathing. Although Gu Bei’s face was flushed bright red, the man managed to force a smile while gasping for air. He challenged Zong Jinghao, “President Zong, why are you so angry? Do you really care so much about that woman? Ah, I almost forgot that you even took pains to hide her in C City. You must really care a lot about her. Let me guess, is she very good in bed? Is that why she’s able to capture President Zong’s heart… “

“You must have a death wish!” Crash! Suddenly, the shattering of glass was heard. No one noticed Zong Jinghao grab a wine bottle. The man smashed it against the table and pointed the broken bottle at Gu Bei’s chin. Traces of blood then appeared on Gu Bei’s skin as the sharp edges of the bottle brushed against it.

The strong aroma of red wine, which was splattered on the floor, permeated the room. However, it was still overpowered by the soul-stirring, horrifying atmosphere.

the pain from the cut. At that moment, he had lost all the cockiness which he had displayed earlier on when he saw

stunned. As far as he could remember, he had never seen Zong Jinghao behaving so aggressively

and stoic one among them. It was the first time he had displayed that other

Ya, is still in my hands. If you kill me, she would

his dad’s only son; Old Master Gu had fathered him in his autumn years. As such, if Gu Bei were dead, the Gu family would

“Be patient. We will have plenty of opportunities to get him next time,” he whispered

matter what, as long as Qin Ya was still in Gu Bei’s hands, Shen Peichuan and Zong Jinghao would be at the losing end. They had to rescue Qin Ya as soon as possible before settling

hands held up, Gu Bei said, “Calm down, President Zong. Let’s talk civilly. First, I’ll apologize for what I said just now.

backward. Zong Jinghao noticed it but did not mention

alone left Zong

stood at the side. Gu Bei wiped his neck with his hand and shuddered when he saw it smeared with blood. If

Jinghao

he replied, “I was just fooling

at the blood on my hands! Fooling around? More like you’re taking me for a fool!” Gu Bei was breathless with anger and nearly flipped the table in

be serious about harming you, right, Mr. Gu?” Zong Jinghao looked at Gu Bei in the eye and continued, “The purpose of our visit today is not to create bad blood with you, Mr. Gu. It wouldn’t be beneficial to either of us if you insist

Bei narrowed his eyes and replied, “The feud between you and Wen Qing is really none of my business. Why did you have to drag me into

temper too,

Bei felt that his reputation would be ruined if he simply let the matter slide without

What do you want from us for you to release Qin Ya?” As Zong Jinghao stood up and walked towards Gu Bei,

Zong Jinghao’s actions. What a

now? Sorry, I wasn’t able to control my foul temper. I hope you don’t take

just a foul temper? Gu Bei was grumbling silently inside his

was trying to gauge how important Qin Ya

pay the price for

I can’t possibly give you the moon!” Zong Jinghao flicked away a wine droplet on his collar before adding, “As long as it is within my means, I’ll agree

Bei held Qin Ya hostage because he could not stomach the thought of being made use of and cheated by Zong Jinghao. He wanted a proper explanation from him. In fact, it seemed from the present situation that enmity had already been

that woman go so easily. Otherwise, he would

of was to stall

problems between us men.

sneered while pressing a hand on his neck. “I’m injured and need to go to the hospital