Chapter 141: As Long As You’re Good-looking And Obedient
Without waiting for Shen Ying to answer, he asked, “Have you participated in the International Real-time Translation Competition? How were your results? What about your graduation results? Were any of your works during university nominated for awards?”
Shen Ying’s body trembled.
Gu Zheng asked, “What was the original fashion concept proposed by Gu Corporation? Did you participate in the previous Paris Design Competition? Do you think you can win the Paris Design Competition with your ability?”
With every word Gu Zheng said, Shen Ying’s body trembled and her face turned pale.
She had never heard of many of the things he said. She had also bought her diploma… Other than dating in university, she did nothing else!
The noblewoman was anxious. “Gu Zheng, why are you asking about this? Do you really want to use Shen Ying as your assistant? That’s too much of a waste of resources. She’s just your personal assistant who’ll be handling your personal matters. It’s fine even if she doesn’t understand what you’re saying. All she needs to do is look good and listen to you.”
She was just short of telling Gu Zheng that she had sent this woman to him for him to sleep with.
As Gu Zheng’s partner in bed, she did not need to be too talented or capable. She just needed to be good-looking, beautiful, easygoing, gentle, and considerate.
Gu Zheng looked at her with a faint smile. “Deal with my personal matters? It’s not like I don’t have arms and legs. Do I need her to help me deal with personal matters? Is she even worthy?!”
“Let’s forget about her being an assistant. I don’t think she’s even suitable to be someone else’s assistant. Any one of Gu Corporation’s assistants is a graduate of a famous university. They’re the cream of the crop after winning many major awards. It’s better if you don’t send trash like Miss Shen Ying to me as it’ll only disgust me.”
Qiao Xi: “…”
This man was either silent or furious. However, she did not know if she should say it. It felt really good to hear Gu Zheng scold them!
Gu Zheng slowly said, “Miss Shen Ying, you should put more effort into improving your ability. Without good looks, you have no ability to fall back on. Someone like you will be eliminated by society sooner or later. Alright, everything is settled now. Let’s go.”
The final sentence was directed at Qiao Xi. Qiao Xi instantly put away her focused expression of watching a show and was obediently led away by Gu Zheng.
However—
This bunch of people had waited for such a long time for a chance. How could they let it go so easily? If Shen Ying did not climb into Gu Zheng’s bed today, all their efforts would be wasted!
The noblewoman rushed forward without a care in the world, disregarding all dignity. “Gu Zheng, wait. You might not understand what I just said. Although Shen Ying isn’t qualified as an assistant, she’s especially outstanding in other aspects. She can serve you well and guarantee that you’ll have a different experience. As long as you nod, I’ll get Shen Ying to go to your house to serve you. If you’re in a rush, you can also stay in the old residence.
“Please consider it. Shen Ying is different from some people. She’s thousands of times better than the person you married. She’ll be very obedient to you and won’t disobey any of your orders…”
The living room instantly fell silent.
Qiao Xi narrowed her eyes. It was fine to deliver women to Gu Zheng. As long as one had the ability, then go ahead and do as one pleased. However, wouldn’t it be too inappropriate to trample on her in front of her?
Gu Zheng stopped in his tracks. “Madam Wang, are you insulting my wife?” He glanced at Shen Ying and said in an undisguised tone of mockery, “You’re comparing this woman to my wife? Is she worthy?”
Madam Wang was Gu Zheng’s father’s fourth sister. She married into the Wang family a few years ago and became the mistress of the Wang family. The Wang family was quite powerful. Although they could not compare to the Gu family, it was still enough for Madam Wang to hold her chin up high. The Gu family was polite to her and would call her ‘Fourth Madam’ every time she returned to the Gu family, indicating that she was still a member of the Gu family.
However, the way Gu Zheng addressed her as ‘Madam Wang’ instantly widened the gap between her and the Gu family. Unfortunately, Madam Wang was used to being flattered by others all these years and did not notice the anger in Gu Zheng’s voice.
She even replied smugly, “Gu Zheng, that’s not what I meant. I didn’t deliberately insult Miss Qiao. It’s just that our Shen Ying was raised to be a rich young lady since she was young. She’s different from some ignorant people who grew up in the countryside. Gu Zheng, although you’re the head of the Gu family now, I still have to say something. You can’t just mess around with your marriage. This isn’t just being irresponsible to you but also the Gu family.
“Your wife, the mistress of the Gu family, should be a noble daughter like Shen Ying. She should be as gentle and virtuous as her. You shouldn’t get a country bumpkin to be your wife.”
Chapter 142: The Promise When We Were Young
Shen Ying pretended to be shocked and covered her mouth. “So you’re not from Li City, Miss Qiao? You’re from the countryside…”
She did not continue speaking. As if she realized her mistake, she quickly apologized to Gu Zheng shyly. “I’m sorry, Master Gu. I didn’t mean to say that Miss Qiao is lacking. I was just surprised to suddenly know Miss Qiao’s background.”
Gu Zheng suddenly turned to look at her. This was the first time he looked Shen Ying in the eye after entering. The latter’s face was layered with a faint blush. She thought that her words had attracted Gu Zheng’s attention, and it also caused Gu Zheng to finally be annoyed with Qiao Xi.
Thinking about it, how could someone like Gu Zheng marry a sl*t like Qiao Xi? It was rumored that the reason they got married back then was because Qiao Xi took advantage of him and forced him to marry her at the Civil Affairs Bureau. Now that Gu Zheng knew about her unbearable past and background, he would surely disdain her, right?
“You’re right. My wife did grow up in the countryside when she was young.” Gu Zheng nodded in agreement with Shen Ying.
Qiao Xi instinctively turned her head to look at him.
Shen Ying could not conceal the excitement in her heart. Her brows moved slightly, and her eyes were gentle like water. She looked at Qiao Xi apologetically and said softly, “Is that so? So the rumors outside are actually true…”
Gu Zheng asked, “I heard that you grew up in Li City and were raised to be a young mistress of an upper class family?”
Shen Ying was stunned for a moment. She thought that Gu Zheng was interested in her past and quickly nodded. “Yes, the Shen family values their children’s education, so I’ve always been strict with myself.”
Just based on her background, she was much better than Qiao Xi!
“Oh? Really?”
Gu Zheng chuckled, but his voice did not contain any amusement. Instead, it carried a hint of cold mockery. “You have received strict family education since you were young, but you can’t even meet the standards of being an assistant in Gu Corporation. This makes me wonder if your brain isn’t working well. Of course, there are smart and stupid people in this world. For someone like my wife, although she grew up in the countryside, she worked hard to become an international designer and set a new record in the country. Countless people are proud of her.
“My wife is considered a smart woman, while you, Miss Shen, have been strictly educated since you were young but you don’t even meet the requirements to be an assistant. You’re just stupid, so stupid that your mind is filled with thoughts of climbing into a man’s bed to serve him. You reap what you sow.”
Gu Zheng’s words were a little harsh, but Qiao Xi felt very pleased!
As a woman herself, she despised women who wanted to climb into a man’s bed just because they were slightly pretty!
However, she did not expect a man like Gu Zheng, who was silent and had a bad temper, to say such things to Shen Ying. She was even prepared to stand up for herself earlier.
In any case, she would not let herself suffer, nor would she let others scold her.
Shen Ying’s tears kept flowing down the corners of her eyes. She was dealt a heavy blow by Gu Zheng’s words and was on the verge of breaking down. “Brother Gu Zheng…”
“Don’t talk to such brainless people in the future. Not only is it a waste of time but stupidity can be infectious. Let’s stay away from her.” Gu Zheng held Qiao Xi’s hand. “Let’s go see Grandma.”
Qiao Xi nodded. Before she left, she did not forget to stab Shen Ying in the chest. “I’m sorry, Miss Shen. My husband doesn’t want me to interact too much with brainless people, so we’ll be leaving first.”
Shen Ying clutched her chest as tears streamed down her face. She gasped. “Brother Gu Zheng… I… I’m not…”
Before she could finish, she collapsed to the floor.
Madam Wang pounced on her in panic. “Shen Ying, Shen Ying, don’t scare me!” Seeing that Shen Ying’s eyes were filled with tears and she was so sad she even fainted, Madam Wang could not help but roar. “Gu Zheng! Are you so heartless?! You made Shen Ying so sad. Have you forgotten the promise you made when you were young?!”
Qiao Xi raised her eyebrows with interest. A promise from when he was young?
Madam Wang cried out loudly, “Gu Zheng, you promised to take care of Shen Ying for the rest of your life when you were young. Now that you have a new lover, you don’t want your old love anymore, right? Poor Shen Ying is always thinking about being with you. For your sake, she rejected countless outstanding men… When she heard that you had gotten married, she was so sad that she fainted from crying. After that, she didn’t want anything else but to stay by your side. However, you said such harsh words to her. Gu Zheng, are you even human?!”
Unfortunately, Gu Zheng simply strode away without turning back.
No matter how much Madam Wang cried out behind him, he pretended not to hear her.