Chapter 140: Wall Press

The two were extremely close, within breathing distance.

Meng Shutang's gaze unintentionally fell on his lips; the bite mark had healed, the old scar fading into a faint, subtle trace, mingling with his cold, aloof aura and adding a hint of wild desire.

Gu Yunci lowered his eyes to look at her; she wore a low‑cut light‑blue nightgown, soft light falling on her, making her appear richly glamorous and decadent, bewitching and alluring.

Gu Yunci almost instinctively pressed his lips to hers.

He knew she couldn't bear to make him angry.

He knew she always had him in her heart.

He knew that compared with Gu Jin Xing, what she cared about most must be him.

A suppressed surge of emotion roiled in his eyes, his voice husky and sexy, "... just know that you understand."

Meng Shutang was startled: "…"

Perhaps it had been days since they'd been intimate; the man's mouth was a tangle of fierce entanglement, he clasped the back of her neck with one hand and, in an almost domineering manner, slipped deep between her lips and teeth.

The invasion of his tongue was like a sudden storm, conquering ground as it went, bearing a near‑savage fervor, as if silently telling her: she was his prey, forever, forever unable to escape his control.

Meng Shutang's heartbeat halted for a moment, she slowly closed her eyes, immersing herself in the deep kiss that left only their breathing.

Gu Yunci felt her arousal and guided her arm to wrap around his neck.

Meng Shutang's consciousness began to sink, and she involuntarily returned his kiss.

With a creak, the bedroom door opened, and Li Xiuyun stepped out, coat draped over her.

"Tang Tang…"

She took only one step before seeing two intertwined silhouettes at the doorway.

She froze in place, then quickly turned around, "Lu Shenyang called you; when he couldn't get through, it came to me."

Upon hearing that, Meng Shutang abruptly pushed Gu Yunci away, her cheeks reddening like ripe peaches.

"Got it."

Gu Yunci was also a bit nervous, but seeing his grandmother turn back into the room and grasp Meng Shutang's hand, the moment their fingertips were about to part, he still couldn't let her go.

He then forcefully pulled her into his arms, pressed a deep kiss, and only then released her.

Watching Meng Shutang return inside and the door close, he felt delighted.

Because of that vague apology, because of this kiss, he was so happy he felt he could soar.

…

It was late, and Bai Cixian arrived at Tangxia Si Yan, uneasy and nervous.

Before entering she had many thoughts, but now only fear and bewilderment remained.

The Meng family had just been devastated by Gu Yunci, and a mysterious figure suddenly appeared—could it be… Gu Yunci seeking to wipe them out completely?

A waiter, seeing her enter, approached warmly and asked, "Miss, do you have a reservation? How many?"

Bai Cixian turned away cautiously, "No. That's all."

The next second, the crisp sound of high heels striking the floor rang out, "She is my guest."

After speaking, she stood there, looking at Bai Xian, whose half‑body was already outside, "Miss Bai, the gentleman is waiting for you."

Bai Cixian's steps halted.

Gu Yunci may be ruthless, but an upright man doesn't act in secret; everyone under his command calls him President Gu.

Since this woman called him 'sir', Bai Cixian concluded that the mysterious person inside could not be Gu Yunci.

She followed the woman inside.

Tangxia Si Yan's restaurant was small, its decor ordinary.

Before, she would have dismissed this place, but now she couldn't even meet the minimum spend for a private room.

She followed the woman into a private room; as soon as the door closed and the man stood still, a faint man's voice drifted from behind the screen.

It was voice‑modulated, but Bai Cixian could tell that even if it were a real person, the voice and appearance were both impressive.

"Miss Bai, I've heard of you!"

Bai Cixian replied politely, "Sir, no need for formality; just call me Cixian."

The hand that lightly tapped the table paused briefly.

Bai Cixian felt a sudden thump in her heart.

The woman behind her cleared her throat and prompted, "Tell me why you came!"

"Oh," Bai Cixian replied, "the Meng family has been besieged step by step by Gu Group, and now their debts are towering, on the brink of bankruptcy.

We have nowhere left to turn; we hope you, sir, will lend a hand and help the Meng family get through this crisis."

Saying that, her knees gave way and she knelt.

The man stepped out from behind the screen, standing by the window; Bai Cixian dared not look up, unable to see who he was.

"I will protect the Meng family completely."

Bai Cixian was about to speak, but the woman grabbed her and pulled her out of the room.

The instant the door closed, Bai Cixian glanced inside.

She saw a cold, rigid, upright silhouette, posture proud, solitary and serene.

The aristocratic, imposing aura bore a hint of Gu Yunci's charm.

Yet the icy, otherworldly temperament also resembled Lu Shenyang a bit.

Her heart thumped again.

Who could this person be?

When the Meng family was crushed to ruin, teetering on the brink, a heavy sum was poured in as a lifeline.

Looking across Hua Guo, aside from Gu Yunci, who else could be found?

But he was not Gu Yunci.

Bai Cixian couldn't figure it out.

At the doorway, Bai Cixian stood facing the woman, "Sister, could you tell me who the sir is? I'd like to thank him later."

The woman snorted coldly, "Sir, is he someone you, this kind of person, would know?"

After saying that, she didn't even look at Bai Cixian, turned and left.

Bai Cixian stood there suspicious, about to curse the woman a few times, when the phone suddenly rang.

She got up to answer, and Bai Lianyue's voice came from the other end.

"Cixian, who did you meet? Just now someone called your account a hundred million."

"The account is overseas, do you have overseas friends?"

Bai Cixian froze, overseas?

Then just who is this man?

Qian Shui Wan's living room was warm and cozy.

Gu Yunci was sitting on the carpet playing with blocks with Xin Xin, Xin Xin wearing a purple little dress, hair tied in two little buns, speaking in a childish voice.

"Dad, you're awesome, you'll have it done in a moment."

"Dad, you're so good."

Meng Shutang finished her work, came in holding fruit, squatted beside the father and daughter, gently took Xin Xin's hand, "Have some fruit while you play."

Xin Xin, "Mom, later you also wipe Dad."

Meng Shutang blinked, "Dad is an adult, he can wipe himself."

Gu Yunci imitating Xin Xin's tone, "But I want you to wipe me."

The three exchanged smiles, the room full of peace.

Meng Shutang picked up a towel, grabbed Gu Yunci's hand to wipe him, his fingertips held by the man, an ambiguous pose.

Meng Shutang's cheeks flushed, she could imagine that after Xin Xin falls asleep, the man will cling to her.

She gave an embarrassed smile, picked up the towel and stood up, "You guys play, I'm leaving."

Just as she stood up, the door was pushed open, and Gu Jin Xing walked in.

With a tranquil smile on his face, "What is Xin Xin playing? Uncle, can I join?"

Xin Xin was eating pineapple, "Sure."

Gu Jin Xing walked over and sat down beside, playing with the blocks off and on.

"Brother, I just ran into Dad, you're hiding really deep!"

Meng Shutang put down the towel, walked over here, Gu Jin Xing gave a light chuckle, his gaze fell on her face, "But some things can't be kept hidden forever, right?"

Gu Yunci saw him looking at Meng Shutang saying that, his chest instantly tensed, with a barely perceptible sinister glare, "What nonsense are you spouting!"

Meng Shutang's smile froze, she subconsciously halted half a step forward.