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Chapter 224 - 220: Unbearable Jealousy

Chapter 224: Chapter 220: Unbearable Jealousy

Chapter 220 Unbearable Jealousy

Jiang An leisurely ascended the stairs, holding flowers in her arms, and as soon as she entered through the door, she took off her shoes and lay down on the bed.

Upon unlocking her phone, she saw dozens of messages from Ji Wanwan in the notification bar, all of which were inquiries about her blind date today.

Just the day before yesterday, unable to resist Ji Wanwan’s provocative coaxing, Jiang An went on a blind date for the first time in her over twenty years of life.

The man Ji Wanwan introduced was naturally not a bad pick. His name was Gu Yi, a gentlemanly and well-spoken man, and a domestically renowned painter.

During their first meeting, they didn’t talk much, and she initially thought he was not interested in her. However, unexpectedly, he asked her out to dinner on the third day and had just invited her to his personal art exhibit this upcoming weekend.

After two encounters with the man, she didn’t feel particularly thrilled, but she didn’t dislike him either.

Maybe, as Ji Wanwan had said, in trying to start a new Chapter in life, she really could consider beginning a new relationship.

Quietly pondering, she read through Ji Wanwan’s messages one by one and casually replied.

Ji Wanwan: How was it? It was pretty good, wasn’t it?

Jiang An: It was okay.

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Gao Group, Office.

Having just wrapped up the shareholders’ meeting, Gao Chuan left the conference room, briefly instructed his secretary, and then returned alone to his office. Upon opening the door, he saw Song Li leisurely waiting for him on the sofa.

As Song Li looked up and saw him, he stood straight up and walked over to the desk.

Gao Chuan knew he was here to sign the contract and didn’t beat around the bush; he directly asked him to take out the contract.

The renewal of cooperation between their companies had long been confirmed, and all that was left was for this partner to sign. Watching the man sign the contract briskly, Song Li slapped the table and exclaimed his intention to treat him to a meal.

Listening to his flattering words, Gao Chuan kept his head down and didn’t respond much.

"To show some appreciation for being so straightforward, brother, I’ll generously share some news with you," Song Li leaned forward on Gao Chuan’s desk with a smug expression.

Seeing Gao Chuan remain unresponsive, Song Li chuckled, leaned in, and said: "You might not know this, but while you were away on your business trip, your sister-in-law went on a blind date."

The man slightly raised an eyebrow, speaking as if intentionally trying to pique Gao Chuan’s interest, his tone nonchalant.

Indeed, the moment these words were uttered, Gao Chuan who was revising documents at his desk stopped abruptly. The sleek pen in his hand twirled, and a few seconds later, resumed its motion.

With a cold expression, Song Li looked down and continued to mock: "Your sister-in-law is so beautiful and has such a good personality; any man who meets her would find it hard to resist!"

His frivolous words were undoubtedly like adding fuel to the fire. Before Song Li could finish, Gao Chuan coldly asked from across the table: "Who is the man?"

Thinking that he would remain silent, Song Li paused upon hearing Gao Chuan’s sharp tone: "We all know him, the eldest son of Gu family, Gu Yi."

Song Li left, and the office returned to calm. It was only after a while that Gao Chuan finally stopped, tossing the file folder he held onto the desk irritably.

The man pulled out a drawer, took out a cigarette, and leaned powerlessly against the chair behind him. The moment the spark ignited, smoke swirled around.

He remembered the "Mr. Gu" he heard last night; the man who must have sent Jiang An home was that matchmaking candidate, Gu Yi.

He had always stubbornly believed that reconciling with Jiang An was a matter of course, merely a question of sooner or later.

Only now, with another man appearing, did he truly begin to panic, the jealousy in his heart fermenting continuously, the melancholy between his brows almost spilling out.

In the silent office, the man bit his cigarette, his face showing annoyance, and he began untying his shirt’s necktie.

Is this the new life she was talking about?

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Soon it was Sunday. Jiang An remembered she had agreed to see an art exhibition with Gu Yi today, so she got up early from bed.

Although she had a brief one-year marriage with Dr. Gao before, it was a shotgun wedding, and she barely had any experience with dating.

Jiang An stood in front of the mirror for a long time before choosing the dress she would wear today. She usually didn’t like heavy makeup, just simply applying some lipstick and a touch of blush to her cheeks.

Ji Wanwan always said she was the kind of naturally beautiful girl who looked even better and more natural without makeup.

They had agreed to meet downstairs. She always disliked making people wait, so she left the building ten minutes early, stepping out the door just in time to see the man waiting by the car.

Jiang An looked up; the man’s tall figure was wrapped in a chicly tailored suit, his silhouette under the sunlight exceptionally captivating.

Seeing Jiang An walking towards him, the man was slightly stunned. His previous lovers always dillydallied, making him wait for a long time or intentionally delaying to show some attitude, but he hadn’t expected Jiang An to be so refreshing and unpretentious.

"I didn’t expect Mr. Gu to come so early," Jiang An said, raising her hand to greet him. The man couldn’t help but stare at her. Today she wore a light purple dress that slightly resembled a cheongsam style, with narrow shoulders and a slim waist, her curvaceous figure outlined, her fair cheeks blushing pink, and her eyes, bright as stars, rippled with light as she stood smiling before him.

Graceful and captivating, unworldly, these were the words that came to Gu Yi’s mind when he first saw Jiang An.

"Mr. Gu..." Jiang An called out a few times to bring his thoughts back to reality. The man hastily came to his senses and, as a gentleman, opened the car door behind him.

Today was the last day Gu Yi’s personal art exhibition was being held domestically. Jiang An, who had little previous exposure to the oil painting field, followed the man around the venue as he patiently explained the creative inspiration behind each painting.

Jiang An followed him attentively, listening; unfortunately, it wasn’t long before Gu Yi was called away to deal with the reporters, leaving her alone to browse.

Gu Yi was soon surrounded by a crowd of journalists, the man patiently answering the media’s questions. One reporter asked about a painting in the corner depicting a woman, asking if it was painted for his loved one.

Just as he was about to evade the question, a woman walked straight through the crowd to his side, intimately hooking her arm through his and making a sweet display in front of the journalists, answering for him: "Of course, I am his beloved."

The reporters on site quickly recognized that the woman beside him belonged to the Ou Group’s family, and immediately rushed to inquire about their romance.

The marriage arrangement between the two families was already well-known, and facing the relentless questioning from the reporters, Gu Yi, for his family’s reputation, could only admit it. The woman still clung to him, continuing her act, while he helplessly looked around, suddenly catching sight of Jiang An standing outside the crowd looking their way, and he was momentarily startled.

Jiang An unexpectedly met his gaze, watching the woman cozily nestling on his shoulder, her expression frozen. Just as she stood there in a daze, a tall figure suddenly rushed from behind, grabbed her hand, and pulled her away from the scene.