You Owe Me, My Love

Chapter 391 Wherever You Go I Go

"What?" Wu Nian was puzzled by Mo Xue's abrupt question.

Mo Xue's lips curled up slightly. “Mr. Gu never gives Ai Wei'er the time of the day. Hell, he doesn’t even bother sparing her a glance. But every time he appears, so do you. Don't tell me the two of you don't know each other.”

Grasping her meaning, Wu Nian smiled faintly. “Fate works wonders, I guess.”

“Do you two really have nothing to do with each other? If that's the case, why would he let you have this collaboration?” Mo Xue pushed.

“When I went to Stephen's island previously, Mr. Gu was also there. They met an accident and believe that I was the one who rescued them. Perhaps this is the reason. But of course, luck plays a role as well. In fact, history proves that successful and great men mostly relied on luck. I've always been a lucky person, so if you collaborate with me, I believe that that luck would be extended to you as well,” Wu Nian calmly replied.

“An eloquent speaker now, aren't you? Fine, I'll consider it.”

The word “consider” was largely associated with refusal. And more often than none, the wait for an answer would be endless.

“I'm returning to my country tomorrow. I hope you'll let me know your answer by then. My company is very set on venturing into the jewelry business, so if we can't get your cooperation, I'l have to fly to Uron tomorrow. I'm also meeting some jewelers there for a discussion.” Wu Nian nodded.

"Wait. Didn't you come here specifically to discuss a collaboration with me?” Mo Xue was suspicious and slightly angry.

“My boss heard that you wanted to find a business partner in A City, so he rushed over immediately. After all, he's familiar with Xyperia and also with you.

“But, if you're not interested in cooperating with us, then we can only search for other suppliers. To be honest, no matter who ends up collaborating with us, we'll still seize eighty percent of the market.

"As you know, sales of luxury goods mainly rely on reputation and connections.

“My company has had connections all along. As for reputation, it solely lies in the operation. Everything is stated clearly in the proposal.

"Since you have guests to attend to, I won't take up any more of your time. I shall await your good news.” Wu Nian gave her a curt nod.

Mo Xue's expression softened slightly. “Since you're already here, have dinner before leaving. The manor is very big. I'll ask Ai Wei'er to give you a tour.”

"Sure. I'll take you up on that offer.” Wu Nian smiled politely.

Mo Xue called Ai Wei'er and the latter came up very quickly.

“Let's go, gorgeous.” Ai Wei'er smiled and linked arms with Wu Nian cheerfully.

Except for Liu Yan, Wu Nian wasn't used to being close to other girls and felt uneasy because she wasn't all that familiar with Ai Wei'er.

“Chen, I'm taking her around the manor. Do you wanna come?” Ai Wei“er called out to Gu Mingchen.

Gu Mingchen shot a fleeting glance at Wu Nian before getting to his feet.

Wu Nian's heart skipped a beat and she quickly looked down.

Come to think of it, it really does seem like we always appear at the same place and at the same time. I wouldn't have noticed if Mo Xue didn’t mention it.

Seeing as Gu Mingchen had silently accepted her invite, Ai Wei'er bounded over excitedly and held onto his arm. “I'll show you two the most mysterious old castle in Xenhall. It has a history of five hundred years. My mother said that there used to be a princess living in it.”

Old castle?

Wu Nian still remembered the time when she returned from the United States and received a strange case. She had gone to an old castle, where many bodies were found in the attic.

Ever since that case, she got the chills whenever old castles were mentioned.

Mo Xue’s manor had a shuttle bus car. The driver pulled up in front of them and Ai Wei'er boarded it first, sliding into the first row.

Gu Mingchen waited for Wu Nian to get on, so she sat in the second row.

“C'mon, Chen!” Ai Wei'er beckoned him enthusiastically.

Gu Mingchen got into the last row and looked to the left.

Ai Wei'er stared wistfully at Gu Mingchen, feeling slightly disappointed that he didn't sit next to her. The old castle was to the far north of the manor. Judging by the distance, they would probably arrive in five minutes.

Ai Wei'er hopped down from the car merrily and skipped to the last row.

Wu Nian felt a strange feeling rising within her, but she feigned calmness as she alighted the car. Noticing Wu Nian's expression from the corner of his eye, Gu Mingchen’s brows furrowed slightly as he got down from the car.

Ai Wei'er held onto Gu Mingchen’s arm and flirted, “Can you sit with me next time? Please?”

“I think I've already made myself clear the last time,” Gu Mingchen said in a monotonous voice.

“I don't mind that you have two kids or that you have a wife. Your wife isn't in Xenhall anyway, so just hit me up whenever you come for a visit,” Ai Wei'er offered generously.

Wu Nian was at a loss.

The women in Xyperia are really open-minded. Every country has its own culture. I doubt I'll ever get used to living in Xyperia. Haha.

Gu Mingchen pried Ai Wei'er's hand away and grunted, “Please, show some respect.”

“Fine. 1 guess I'm just being delusional, but you can bet your sweet a*s that I'll never give up.” With that, Ai Wei'er sashayed toward the old castle.

The castle was so dark that they couldn't see anything.

Wu Nian felt a warm hand grab hers.

There were only the three of them here. Hence, it could only be Gu Mingchen’s hand that was holding hers based on the calluses grazing her palm.

When Ai Wei'er turned on the flashlight on her phone, Wu Nian instinctively withdrew her hand and flicked her eyes toward Gu Mingchen.

Immersed in pitch-black darkness, she couldn't make out his expression.

Ai Wei'er lit up an oil lamp with the aid of her phone, she then turned off the flashlight before explaining, “My mother said that we should use oil lamps when visiting the old castle because it's dimmer and gives a better effect.”

“I see that your mother likes spooky adventures, or perhaps, she just likes to spook others?” Wu Nian uttered placidly.

Ai Wei'er giggled. “I think so. Whenever guests come over, she likes to let them have a tour around the old castle. Hahaha! And then, she would watch them flee from the castle with petrified looks on their faces. Haha!"

Wu Nian's mouth twitched and she looked toward the wall.

There were some gruesome paintings on the walls that looked especially frightening in the dimly lit space.

But they did not scare her in the least.

She had seen her fair share of dead bodies and performed too many surgeries to count. She didn't believe in ghosts and spirits. Hence, she couldn't fear something she did not believe in.

Ai Wei'er stopped in front of a painting and introduced, “This painting is of a pirate. His story is quite a tragic one. Rumor has it that he’s cursed and can only stay at sea, but there was a soldier who didn't believe him and dragged him onto land forcefully. The pirate was hung to death.

“Just before he drew his last breath, he whispered that he would bring with him the souls of all the people who had seen his face before. “Scary, right?”

“It does sound very scary,” Wu Nian replied half-heartedly.

Seeing Ai Wei'er starting to climb the stairs, Wu Nian followed after her.

When she passed by the pirate painting, a peal of sinister laughter reached her ears. She instinctively looked at the painting and saw that the pirate’s originally serious face was now stretched into a hair-raising smile.

Gu Mingchen had also noticed it, and he gently placed his hand on her waist.

Warmth bloomed in Wu Nian's chest because she knew that he meant to protect her.

She had deliberately provoked him this morning, causing him to storm away in anger. In spite of that, he had ordered lunch for her. At present, he was as attentive and protective toward her as always.

Meeting Gu Mingchen in this life was the best thing that ever happened to her.