Quick Wear: The soft cannon fodder turns into a heartthrob and seduce

Chapter 481 The Orphan Girl Who Will No Longer Be Manipulated (7)

The only sound inside the car was the soft breathing.

Mu Zhou pursed her lips nervously, occasionally stealing glances at Gu Yanli beside her.

Even though he remained silent and showed no change in expression, his powerful aura still instilled fear in people for no reason.

Mu Zhou's fingers tightened slightly as he gripped the handbag resting on his lap, and he spoke first:

"This is the second time we've met. What a coincidence! Is it inconvenient for you to take me home? If it's not convenient, you can drop me off at the nearest subway station."

Before answering, Gu Yanli cleared his throat with a fist, then spoke slowly:

"No delay."

Hearing this, Mu Zhou could only nod and remain silent.

But to her surprise, Gu Yanli suddenly became interested in chatting with her.

He glanced at the handbag in Mu Zhou's hand.

It has the words "Children's Welfare and Relief Center" printed on it in large letters.

He raised an eyebrow:

"Miss Mu also went to the welfare institution?"

"Yes, I went to help, and I ran into Jiang Yan there again."

After answering, Mu Zhou looked at him in surprise, "You know my name?" But she quickly realized, "Oh, Jiang Yan told you, right? And you, what's your name?"

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

The driver in the front seat felt his heart race.

He desperately wanted to cover his ears and pretend he couldn't hear anything.

Even though he had been through many battles with his husband and had seen all sorts of situations, he was still a little nervous about the girl's boldness.

Few people ask Gu Yanli's name so casually and relaxedly.

Most people are always trembling with fear and extremely cautious when facing him.

Gu Yanli was also surprised by her question.

It seems that no one has ever asked him this question.

No, that's not right. Many, many years ago, some people asked him that question.

But that was when their lives hung by a thread.

They stared at him in terror, some trembling, others gritting their teeth and asking his name with furious expressions.

Gu Yanli was never stingy and always told him frankly.

Then, end everything for them.

Thinking about it, that's a very distant memory.

He curled his lips into a half-smile, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes:

"I am Gu Yanli."

He even handed Mu Zhou a business card.

The company name on the business card is Yuanying Group, the Gu family's domestic company.

Mu Zhou was slightly surprised:

"I know this company. It's the largest source of donations for welfare organizations. So you're the chairman of Yuanying Group?!"

Mu Zhou's gaze toward Gu Yanli took on a new hue.

Gu Yanli could naturally tell the difference.

All I heard her say was:

“Mr. Gu, you are such a kind person. This welfare institution used to not even have a separate kitchen, and the sleeping area was dark and damp. Thanks to you, the children’s living conditions have greatly improved.”

The reason why the organization was able to accept more disabled children this time was because its economic conditions had improved significantly.

The staff just haven't been able to catch up yet.

These were all things that the dean here told Mu Zhou.

Perhaps because of his orphanage background, Mu Zhou had a great fondness for philanthropists who were happy to donate.

This is also normal.

Gu Yanli, however, found it rather novel.

Looking at Mu Zhou, who was so open and respectful, he couldn't help but feel a hint of malice.

"A good person? Ha."

He chuckled softly, the last syllable of his voice tinged with sarcasm.

Gu Yanli narrowed his dark eyes and told her, word by word:

"I'm not a good person. I do charity work only for the company's image and to legally avoid taxes. As for what happens to those kids, I don't care."

After tearing away the facade of charity, his narrow eyes narrowed slightly, sharp as a cold knife, as if to pierce straight through Mu Zhou's innocent and naive defenses.

He stared intently at Mu Zhou:

"Miss Mu, do you know how much money I donated can save the company? I'm just a businessman who prioritizes profit, nothing more."

Gu Yanli thought that Mu Zhou would probably have his worldview shattered and find it hard to believe upon hearing this.

They might even get emotional and accuse him of being too cold-hearted.

But she simply smiled nonchalantly.

"A gentleman judges by actions, not intentions. Regardless of the purpose, the most important thing is that the children have gained tangible benefits."

Even as Mu Zhou spoke of these things, his eyes still held a deep love for the world.

Such a simple and passionate person can speak so frankly.

She appears naive, yet she is worldly-wise without being cynical.

Mu Zhou believes this is a wonderful world, but that doesn't stop her from knowing that there is also darkness and gray areas that are neither good nor evil.

But these things did not dampen her enthusiasm.

Gu Yanli's ambiguous smile slowly tightened, and his gaze towards Mu Zhou deepened.

He seemed to dislike the girl in front of him even more.

Gu Yanli's face turned cold almost instantly.

He didn't say anything more, indifferently shifting his gaze to the window.

*

The driver stopped at the location provided by Mu Zhou.

Gu Yanli finally spoke again.

His voice was indifferent, and his tone was slightly cold.

"Jiang Yan has a long-cherished wish to fulfill, and he needs to be single-minded."

This is a clear warning.

Gu Yanli did not delve into the reason why he said those words.

Perhaps it's because Jiang Yan is a very useful tool in his hands—ruthless enough, yet with a weakness, capable of both yielding and standing firm.

He doesn't want to just give up like that yet.

Therefore, it is necessary to drive away the girl in front of him who might bewitch Jiang Yan's will.

Therefore, his warning was very frank, and seemed to be without any selfish motives.

Mu Zhou was stunned for a moment after hearing this.

She never expected that Gu Yanli would directly warn her to stay away from Jiang Yan.

She neither agreed nor objected, but simply thanked the driver and Gu Yanli as usual. Before getting out of the car, she smiled at him again, her innocent and carefree face beaming.

"By the way, I noticed that Mr. Gu doesn't look too well and he's been coughing. It's been windy lately, so it would be best for Mr. Gu to stay home and rest. Health is the foundation of everything."

After saying that, he got off the bus without looking back.

A strange glint flashed in Gu Yanli's eyes.

He pondered Mu Zhou's last words over and over in his mind, and his fingertips suddenly trembled.

He frowned slightly.

Although Gu Yanli has lived abroad for many years, he feels that he has a good understanding of the profoundness of Chinese language and culture.

So, was she really concerned about his health, or... did she think he should mind his own business since he was weak?

The thought of this possibility almost made Gu Yanli laugh in anger.

He had been patient and gentle enough with Mu Zhou; if it were someone else, he probably wouldn't have given a warning, but would have simply made them disappear.

She actually stabbed back with a soft knife, still not convinced.

They really don't want to suffer any loss at all.

Moreover, this is something that cannot be explicitly questioned.

The answer is the same: I'm just concerned about his health; he's overthinking things.

A cunning woman.

Gu Yanli's heart was in turmoil. He narrowed his eyes and looked at the figure that had long since disappeared.

Indeed, the woman's smile was deceptive and seductive.