After divorcing the mute girl, President Gu knelt down and begged for reconciliation.

Chapter 113 He rejected her
The fact that Gu Xijue used honorifics was enough to show that he was angry.

He didn't want to hurt the mother-son relationship, so he didn't say much, just reminded her to stop interfering in his affairs.

"If Mother is bored lately, she can play a game of Pai Gow with the ladies of Haicheng to cool off. Her son will reimburse her for all losses."

Madam Gu opened her mouth, wanting to say something more, but seeing Gu Xijue's gloomy face and resolute attitude, she remained silent. Her chest heaved with anger, and she couldn't say anything more, only feeling a headache.

He has finally grown up and is able to go against his own words.

He took a deep breath and waved his hand: "I'll wave it off. You have plenty of excuses, but I still have to take care of your business with Duran."

"Since you're so confident of victory, then show me. Otherwise, you'll end up losing everything and getting nothing in return."

"I'm giving you one last two weeks. This is also the last two weeks that Duran will stay in the country. If you lose, you'll have to sign the divorce papers and marry Duran as your second wife."

This is Madam Gu's final bottom line; she has already relaxed her stance to this extent.

Gu Xijue looked at Madam Gu and said, "I understand."

However, it remains to be seen which part of her agreement he actually agreed to.

“Du Lan is outside. No matter what, I brought him here. He should still be seen.” Madam Gu’s eyes were sharp. She had already compromised and hoped that her son would not refuse to give her face.

"I understand, mother."

Upon receiving Gu Xijue's reply, Madam Gu breathed a sigh of relief, her pounding heart calming down and making her feel a little better.

“She goes to the Duan family in the evening. Put down your work and go out to keep her company for an hour or two. Young people can chat or watch a movie together.”

After she finished speaking, she looked at Gu Xijue again.

Gu Xijue frowned and said nonchalantly, "I know."

She said angrily, "Is that all you can say?"

Gu Xijue said calmly, "Mother, you're meddling too much."

Upon hearing his words, Madam Gu instantly flew into a rage again, her heart aching. She covered her chest with her hand, propped her forehead up, and sat on the sofa. Only then did Gu Xijue frown and speak again: "Mother, rest assured, I will treat you well."

Only after being pressed for an answer did Madam Gu lower her hand: "Alright."

After sitting for a few more minutes, Mrs. Gu left the president's office.

Gu Xijue watched her retreating figure with a cold and sullen expression, while Du Lan's mood improved slightly after Madam Gu left the president's office and went to the reception room to talk.

……

Inside the car, the atmosphere was eerily quiet.

Gu Xijue was driving, and the speed was getting faster and faster.

Dulan sat in the passenger seat, glancing at him furtively. The man's cold face held a hint of anger. She gripped the seatbelt tightly, unsure of what to say.

The man's thin lips were pressed tightly together, forming a thin line.

Du Lan knew he was in a bad mood, but if Song Jin'an were there, she would know that he was controlling his temper and not letting it explode immediately.

Duran wanted to speak, but dared not; the entire journey was filled with internal conflict.
But as the car drove along, it came to a manor. When she heard the parking lot, she was a little stunned. Shouldn't they be going to the mall to have coffee and watch a movie?
How did they end up at the manor? Could it be...?

A faint light shone in her eyes, and she couldn't hide the excitement and anticipation.

"Senior brother, why did you bring me here?" Dulando's voice was always soft and gentle.

Gu Xijue didn't say anything, but opened the car door, unbuckled his seatbelt and got out. Du Lan also got out of the car, and the two of them entered the manor one after the other. When the butler saw that Gu Xijue had come with this girl, he immediately ran into the hall.

Within minutes, Duan Nanhe stood in front of the two of them.

This completely stunned him, and he kept pacing back and forth in front of the two of them, saying, "This...this..."

"Hey Mr. Gu, even if you were giving someone away, you wouldn't be this eager. Why did you send her here?" Duan Nanhe felt like the sky was falling. Although they were supposed to meet tonight, he really didn't want to see her!
Duran was still a little confused at first, but when she saw Duan Nanhe, she immediately realized what was happening, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Duan Nanhe: "..."

He slapped himself twice, realizing that what he had blurted out was really wrong, and kept rolling his eyes at Gu Xijue.

Gu Xijue has no manners towards women. He treats his wife the same way, let alone women he's not interested in!
But Duan Nanhe was different; he still felt he shouldn't hurt the girl's feelings too much: "Miss Du, let me introduce myself. I am Duan Nanhe, who will be having dinner with you tonight."

Duran was heartbroken and tried her best to control her emotions and not cry.

But the next second, Gu Xijue's eyes fell on her, and he said in a calm voice, "Miss Du, I don't like you. I think you can feel that."

He's never been a good person, so he's always been good at bullying women who cry.

Then she added, "I don't like you, so there's no need for you to waste your time on me. Save your affection for someone who deserves it."

After speaking, he looked at Duan Nanhe.

"Hey, hey, what do you mean?!" Duan Nanhe looked at him and blurted out, "But she's not my type either!"

Upon hearing this, Du Lan, who had been holding back her tears, burst forth, her face turning deathly pale. Duan Nanhe's smile froze. Damn it, he had said the wrong thing again. His mouth really deserved a beating!
The girl was already shy, and this was her first time liking someone. Now Gu Xijue had directly burst the pink bubble, leaving no room for anything else.

She bit her lip, almost suppressing her emotions, then looked up at Gu Xijue with teary eyes, nodded and then shook her head: "But I, I just like you."

"Senior brother, I really like you..."

She liked him from the first moment she saw him.

Gu Xijue's eyes remained unmoved, offering no response. Instead, he continued, "You know I have a wife and children."

Upon hearing this, Duran burst into tears. She turned away, not wanting them to see her disheveled state.

Her body trembled, and her voice was wet: "But, I just love you..."

Gu Xijue frowned as he watched her cry, but then he thought of Gu Hetang. He took a deep breath, and his voice softened considerably.

"Miss Du, you are still too young. You will have many more interests to enjoy in the future."

Then he looked at Duan Nanhe and said, "I've delivered the person to you."

Duan Nanhe: "???"

WTF?

What does it mean to have someone deliver it to me?
"Anyway, your two families will be having dinner together tonight."

Gu Xijue raised his hand to check the time on his watch and continued, "There's still time to prepare. You two can go back together then."

(End of this chapter)