Who wants to be a male model after being reborn? I want to be a male god.

Chapter 394 Others rely on Yasasi, he relies on PUA
The restaurant's lights cast softly on the table, and Gu Xingruo's red dress looked particularly bright under the warm light.

She leaned forward slightly, her golden curls falling from her shoulders, sparkling brightly under the light.

Xu Wen noticed that she had put on bright makeup today.

The full and bright red lips look particularly attractive.

Xu Wen sat down opposite Gu Xingruo and took the menu from her.

"Sorry, a customer came to the company at short notice." Xu Wen explained.

He raised his head and his eyes fell on the slightly upturned corners of Gu Xingruo's mouth.

The other party didn't seem to mind his lateness.

The eldest lady has a beautiful lip shape. When she smiles, the right corner of her mouth is raised higher than the left corner, forming an asymmetrical but extremely charming arc.

Xu Wen was not interested in the dishes on the menu, so he just ordered a few and left.

Gu Xingruo tilted her head, her golden curly hair swaying gently as she moved: "What kind of client is so important? You don't even have time to reply to my message."

Her tone was coquettish, but Xu Wen keenly caught the flash of inquiry in her eyes.

The waiter interrupted the brief silence by bringing two glasses of aperitifs at the right time.

Xu Wen took the wine glass, and the cool touch made him make up his mind.

He knew Gu Xingruo too well. Instead of letting her hear it from others, it would be better for him to confess it himself.

"It's Xia Ning. She's here on behalf of the publishing house to discuss advertising cooperation for a new book." He looked straight into Gu Xingruo's eyes and told her truthfully what had just happened.

Xu Wen no longer intends to hide this matter.

Before, he thought that Gu Xingruo had never watched "The Name of You", but in fact, she had already known it and was just waiting for him to confess.

He will never hide anything like this again.

Everything is played out in the open.

Gu Xingruo also picked up the wine glass in front of her. She put it to her lips and took a sip. This was completely different from her usual state with beer.

After hearing Xu Wen's words, her expression froze for a moment, then relaxed again.

She didn't seem to care about what had just been said.

But Xu Wen knew that Gu Xingruo was just pretending not to care, he saw it too clearly.

He was now more curious about how she would react.

"New book? Wasn't "The Disease Is You" published not long ago? She writes books quite quickly." She shook the wine glass gently, and her eyes followed the movement of the glass.

Her voice was still brisk, but Xu Wen noticed that her body was slightly tense and she looked a little uncomfortable.

He nodded and replied calmly, "It's a collection of short stories called 'Thorn Specimens'."

“Sounds like a horror novel”

Gu Xingruo first briefly commented on the book, and then continued to ask: "She went to the company to find you in person?"

She knew she was asking the question even though she knew the answer, but she still wanted to ask because she knew Xia Ning would never miss such a rare opportunity.

"Sister Jiang received me and notified me at the last minute." Xu Wen chose to answer truthfully while observing Gu Xingruo's reaction.

Her expression still looked calm, with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.

Gu Xingruo put down the wine glass, crossed her fingers and placed them on her chin.

"So, do you agree?" Her voice was still calm, but Xu Wen could sense the hidden tension in it.

"It has been preliminarily agreed. From a business perspective, this is a good cooperation. The publishing house's readership is very consistent with our user profile." Xu Wen answered truthfully.

Gu Xingruo suddenly laughed out loud, and she joked, "Mr. Xu is really good at talking about business now."

Then she quickly returned to her composure, blinking her eyes, her long eyelashes flickering: "Of course I trust your judgment, after all, Shining City is developing so well now."

Her reaction was beyond Xu Wen's expectations.

Half a year ago, just hearing Xia Ning's name was enough to make Gu Xingruo explode.

The two of them are simply incompatible.

Xu Wen still remembers the Shura scene on the Linda playground.

And now, she can actually discuss business cooperation calmly.

Xu Wen couldn't help but think of the conversation in the villa that night, where Gu Xingruo promised to become more mature.

It seems like she's really trying to make good on that promise.

He knew that what he had said before had begun to bear fruit.

Others build their harems by doing it casually, but he builds his harem by relying on PUA.

"You don't mind?" Xu Wen asked tentatively.

Gu Xingruo picked up the fork and poked the appetizer that had just been served.

A fine serving of smoked salmon.

"What's there to mind? I'm one of the shareholders of Shancheng. Even though I don't hold many shares, I'm still a legitimate investor. It's just a business cooperation. Why should I mind?" She raised her head with a smile in the corner of her eyes.

Xu Wen breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense shoulders relaxed slightly.

It seems that the conversation that night did work.

He picked up the napkin and wiped his hands, noticing that Gu Xingruo's eyes were following his movements.

"But is she still blushing easily like before?" Gu Xingruo suddenly leaned forward, her red lips almost touching Xu Wen's ear.

Her breath was fragrant against his ears.

Faced with such temptation, Xu Wen remained calm and composed.

He shook his head helplessly: "She looks very professional now, totally different from the Xia Ning before."

Gu Xingruo leaned back in her chair and nodded thoughtfully: "People will change."

After she finished speaking, she suddenly raised her head with a serious look in her eyes: "By the way, does she need any help? I can contact some friends in the media to help her promote her new book."

Xu Wen raised his eyebrows in surprise: "You want to help Xia Ning promote?" This suggestion was completely beyond his expectations.

In his memory, the relationship between Gu Xingruo and Xia Ning has always been incompatible.

It's best if we can live in peace and not fight.

How could the two of them have any contact?
This caught Xu Wen off guard.

"Why not? Since we are going to cooperate, we should do our best. And putting aside her as a person, I really like the books she wrote." Gu Xingruo shrugged.

Her tone was relaxed and natural, as if she was talking about an ordinary friend rather than a former rival.

Xu Wen looked into her bright eyes, without a trace of gloom in them.

This was completely different from the Gu Xingruo in his memory who would fly into a rage at the sight of Xia Ning.

"Are you sure?" He confirmed again, with a hint of hesitation in his voice.

Gu Xingruo rolled her eyes. This action made her look like the willful young lady she used to be. "Do you still think of me as that little girl who gets jealous all the time?"

She picked up the napkin and wiped the corners of her mouth gracefully, leaving a red lip print on the white napkin like a small mark.

"I've said it before, our relationship is the strongest in the world, and I have confidence in myself." She said calmly.

The main course arrived at the right moment, interrupting their conversation.

Gu Xingruo was cutting the steak on the plate with great interest, and the topic soon turned to her afternoon classes and plans for the new semester.

Xu Wen responded to her story while observing secretly.

Gu Xingruo's performance was perfect.

Just the right amount of concern, the right amount of humor, and support for his work.

But for some reason, he always felt something was wrong.

The dinner ended in a pleasant atmosphere.

When leaving the restaurant, Gu Xingruo naturally took Xu Wen's arm. The scent of her perfume mixed with the night breeze was intoxicating.

Xu Wen took a deep breath, which was sweet and refreshing.

"Shall I take you home?" Xu Wen asked, feeling the warmth from her arm.

Gu Xingruo shook her head: "No, the driver is already waiting. You have to get up early tomorrow, so go back and rest early."

She pointed to the red Ferrari parked on the side of the road.

Being clingy appropriately can enhance feelings, but Gu Xingruo knows that now is not the time to be clingy.

Xu Wen has been very busy lately and she can't add to the chaos.

Sometimes you also have to be a "sensible" girlfriend.

Gu Xingruo gave Xu Wen a light kiss on the cheek and turned to walk towards the car.

Just as she opened the car door, Xu Wen suddenly called her: "Ruoruo."

"Hmm?" Gu Xingruo turned around with a gentle smile in the corner of her eyes.

"Thank you." Xu Wen said sincerely.

Gu Xingruo's smile was particularly bright in the night: "Why are you thanking me?"

"For your understanding." Xu Wen said softly, and the night wind blew away his words.

She blinked, her long eyelashes casting shadows in the light: "What's there to thank for?"

After saying that, he got into the car.

She rolled down the window and waved back.

Xu Wen stood there, watching the sports car slowly drive away, its taillights disappearing around the corner.

He let out a long sigh and turned to walk towards his car.

The designated drivers on the roadside quickly gathered around him and he called one at random.

As soon as he got in the car, he sat in the passenger seat and closed his eyes to rest.

Everything went so smoothly tonight, it seemed unreal.

Xu Wen was not questioning his own abilities; he just had the habit of being prepared for danger.

Gu Xingruo returned to the empty villa.

She always felt uncomfortable when Xu Wen was not around.

Obviously, she had always been alone before, and she didn't feel anything out of place.

But after Xu Wen showed up, she began to prefer him around.

It’s a pity that even couples always have their own things to do.

As soon as Gu Xingruo returned to the room, she kicked off her high heels and walked barefoot on the soft carpet.

She opened a bottle of Coke for herself, then collapsed on the sofa, took out her phone and made a video call.

A somewhat scary face soon appeared on the other side of the screen.

At this time, Cao Yanan was using a facial mask to do facial care.

"Hey, is the date over?" Her voice came through the mask, a little unclear.

Gu Xingruo took a sip of Coke, the stimulation of carbon dioxide spreading in her mouth: "Guess what happened today?"

"Xu Wen proposed to me?" Cao Yanan widened her eyes exaggeratedly, and her facial mask wrinkled because of her exaggerated expression.

"It's more exciting than that. Xia Ning went to find him and said she wanted to cooperate in promoting her new book." Gu Xingruo put the Coke aside.

"What?! That scheming woman! How dare she? Shameless!" Cao Yanan tore off the mask and her entire face was almost pressed against the screen.

Gu Xingruo smiled instead: "Calm down, I'm not as excited as you."

Cao Yanan looked at her in disbelief: "Gu Xingruo, did you take the wrong medicine? That's Xia Ning! Have you forgotten what good things she did in the past?"

(End of this chapter)