The CEO's wife is reborn and vows to pay for her crimes in blood.

Chapter 54 This Damn Romance

"How is it?" Chu Xinglan came up to Ye Xiaoxiao and asked with concern.

"It's so much better than where I was before," Ye Xiaoxiao said gratefully to Chu Xinglan. "If it weren't for you, I really wouldn't know what to do."

"I can only play a supporting role at most; you still have to rely on yourself," Chu Xinglan said apologetically.

If Gu Ye hadn't explained, she would have definitely thought that Gu Ye was really interested in her. This Ye Xiaoxiao was good in every way, and her personality was particularly dashing. Gu Ye wasn't attracted to her at all, but Xue Bai ended up getting the better deal.

However, this is only one-sided. Even if Xue Bai is interested in her, she might not accept him, since her goal is Gu Ye. Besides, Xue Bai's pursuit of her is only lip service…

"Xiaoxiao, although I know you were arranged to get close to Gu Ye, have you ever thought that winning Gu Ye's favor doesn't necessarily involve things between men and women?"

Chu Xinglan cautiously probed her, after all, Gu Ye didn't have those kinds of feelings for her, so she didn't want her to be too upset.

"Well, what you said makes sense, but there are some things I can't control," Ye Xiaoxiao said with a helpless smile.

Actually, given how handsome Gu Ye is, it's not impossible for her to compromise with her family and fight for her own happiness.

"What do you think of Assistant Xue?" Chu Xinglan wanted to make connections for them as early as possible.

"That man?" Ye Xiaoxiao looked at Chu Xinglan as if she were watching a joke, then suddenly realized, "Do you like him? Don't worry, I won't fight you for him."

Rumors are circulating in the company that she and Assistant Xue are in a romantic relationship, and it seems there's some truth to it.

"What are you talking about?" Chu Xinglan waved her hand. Were she and Assistant Xue really that easy to misunderstand?

Just then, Gu Ye and Assistant Xue walked towards them.

Ye Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up instantly as she looked at Gu Ye.

Chu Xinglan hadn't reacted yet until Gu Ye came to her side.

"Secretary Chu, come out for lunch with me." Gu Ye coughed lightly.

"For public or private reasons? If it's for private reasons, I won't go." Chu Xinglan said with her back to Gu Ye.

No matter how aloof Ye Xiaoxiao was, she couldn't treat Gu Ye like Chu Xinglan did, so when Chu Xinglan did this, she was wide-eyed.

Xue Bai, standing to the side, was already used to it.

Only this girl in the whole world would treat her boss like this.

"My lord!" Gu Ye answered softly.

Xue Bai turned to look at Gu Ye in surprise.

Boss, have some shame! You clearly wanted to have lunch with Chu Xinglan, but you said it was business.

"Alright then." Chu Xinglan turned around and looked at Gu Ye. "When?"

"Now!" Gu Ye said, giving Xue Bai a look that only Xue Bai understood.

"I have other things to do, so I won't join you for the meal," Xue Bai said tactfully.

Chu Xinglan, who was walking forward, turned around and glanced at Xue Bai.

Although...but...okay then!

Gu Ye followed closely behind with a smile on his lips.

As Ye Xiaoxiao watched Gu Ye's retreating figure, she suddenly realized something.

At this moment, Xue Bai, who had remained, cleared his throat and extended an invitation to Ye Xiaoxiao: "Miss Ye, shall I invite you to dinner?"

"Didn't you have something to do?" Ye Xiaoxiao glanced at him coldly.

"My business is simply inviting you to dinner," Xue Bai said with a smile.

"Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious." Ye Xiaoxiao refused him bluntly, "Sorry, I don't want to have dinner with an old man."

"Who, who is an old man?" Xue Bai became furious.

He was actually looked down upon by her.

"Don't you look down on older men? Well, Gu Ye is about the same age as me, so isn't he an older man too?"

Xue Bai glanced at Ye Xiaoxiao with dissatisfaction.

“Such a stylish older man isn’t out of the question either,” Ye Xiaoxiao said with a smile.

Ye Xiaoxiao's words dealt a heavy blow to Xue Bai. He covered his wounded heart with his hand and said angrily, "Where are your principles?"

"What's it to you?" Ye Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes at Xue Bai.

"Alright, then I'm telling you, you're out of luck," Xue Bai said smugly.

Ye Xiaoxiao's expression darkened, and hearing his words made her even more certain of her guess.

"Could it be that Miss Chu has a relationship with Gu Ye?"

"You're smart." Xue Bai nodded in satisfaction. "I know you were forced to get close to the boss. Don't worry, I'll help you break free from his control."

Xue Bai's tone suddenly became serious.

Ye Xiaoxiao was stunned. This man...

"Since you know I'm here for Gu Ye, you'd better stay away from me, or I'll make you hurt yourself," Ye Xiaoxiao warned Xue Bai, clenching her fist.

"You woman..." Couldn't you be nicer to me? Xue Bai thought to himself.

"It's time to get off work, get out of my way." Ye Xiaoxiao shoved Xue Bai aside without any politeness.

Gu Ye took Chu Xinglan to the city's most upscale restaurant for a meal.

"Mr. Gu, I hope you and this lady enjoy your meal!"

The waiter turned and left, closing the door behind him.

Chu Xinglan felt that this lunch was a bit too formal, and it seemed to have the atmosphere of a candlelight dinner.

"You seem to be a regular here." Chu Xinglan felt the atmosphere was getting a little unbearable, so she deliberately tried to make conversation.

"Okay." Gu Ye poured her a glass of red wine himself.

"You often bring women here? You big jerk!" Chu Xinglan cursed inwardly.

You're the first one!

"Huh? What?" Chu Xinglan didn't react for a moment.

“You are the first woman I brought here.” Gu Ye’s gaze was intense.

"Well... that's truly my honor." Chu Xinglan pretended to drink, avoiding his gaze.

"This is an honor you deserve," Gu Ye said in an extremely gentle voice.

Chu Xinglan felt flustered and uneasy.

"Wasn't this supposed to be business? How can we discuss business in this atmosphere?" Chu Xinglan bit her lip, desperately wanting to escape. Her heart was pounding so fast. Damn Gu Ye, how could he be so romantic? He seemed completely different from the Gu Ye in her past life.

"Having dinner with you is just part of my business."

This man... he doesn't seem to be saying anything suggestive, yet he's spouting nonsensical nonsense all the time. She can't take it anymore.

"Hehe!" Chu Xinglan could only laugh awkwardly and lower her head to drink heavily.

Even though I knew it was a conspiracy, I was actually a little excited for some reason. But when I was actually alone with him, I felt inexplicably nervous.

When Chu Xinglan looked up, she saw Gu Ye sitting there, his gaze fixed on her.

Chu Xinglan became increasingly nervous and accidentally drank several cups in a row.

Soon her mind became confused, and she felt a headache and lightheadedness.

Oh no, she's drunk?!

Chu Xinglan inwardly cried out in alarm. Was Gu Ye trying to get her drunk so he could take advantage of her?

Gu Ye, I never imagined you were such a despicable and shameless person!