Chapter 102: A Handsome Man Cherishes His Wife

Gu Yan hurriedly handed her a tissue; Yang Bing took it, covering her mouth as she coughed until her face turned red, yet her eyes remained fixed on her husband.

Gu Fanglin's gaze collided with hers, and he dodged it for a split second.

Then he looked away as if nothing had happened.

Gu Yan was stunned for two seconds, then suddenly realized: "Dad, when did you have a master calculate this? How come I've never heard of it?"

Yang Bing finished coughing and set her teacup on the table; her tone was gentle, but her eyes were not.

"I haven't heard of it either."

Gu Fanglin felt guilty under her gaze and gave a light cough.

Shen Yanhui, however, remained composed and said slowly, "Then did the master say what it was clashing with?"

Gu Fanglin: "Naturally, it's clashing with wealth, marriage, and longevity."

Shen Yanhui chuckled.

"Clashing with wealth? Everything under my name, movable and immovable property, can be included in the Gu Family Trust; I will ensure she remains wealthy forever."

Gu Fanglin raised an eyebrow.

"Clashing with marriage? That depends on who it's clashing with. I can't guarantee it with others, but with me..."

He looked at Gu Yan, a smile flashing in his eyes: "I'll change it."

Gu Yan blinked.

"As for clashing with longevity, I'll strive to live a few more years and share them with her."

He paused.

"If the master has any other claims, Uncle, you might as well tell me all at once, and I'll find someone to resolve them together."

Gu Fanglin's expression was somewhat awkward; he picked up his teacup, took a sip, and after setting it down, he seemed a bit more self-righteous.

"That may be so, but Yan Yan has been pampered by us since she was a child and hasn't experienced much. Mr. Shen, you've managed to reach your current position in a den of tigers and wolves like the Shen Family..."

He deliberately left it unsaid, simply continuing: "My daughter has a simple mind; I'm afraid she won't be able to understand the malice of human hearts."

Gu Yan blinked again.

Actually, she wasn't that much of a "little white rabbit," was she?

Still, she should listen to how the big boss Shen would respond.

Shen Yanhui's expression remained as usual, not feeling troubled in the slightest: "Uncle is right; the Shen Family is not a good place."

"So Yan Yan doesn't need to enter that door."

Gu Fanglin raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"I'll marry into your family," Shen Yanhui said.

The living room went quiet for a moment.

Gu Yan's hand holding the teacup froze, and her ears gradually turned red.

"As long as you and Aunt agree, I will bring the Shen Corporation and marry into your family. I will take the Gu surname, and our children will also take the Gu surname."

Yang Bing's eyes lit up as she heard this, and she became even more satisfied with him. She had said it long ago: a handsome man cherishes his wife. Look at this, he's even willing to marry into the family; not bad, not bad at all.

She nudged her husband's arm, signaling him to quit while he was ahead.

Gu Fanglin reluctantly took a sip of tea, then took another.

"Eat," he said.

Yang Bing smiled as she stood up and invited Shen Yanhui and Gu Yan to the dining room.

Once they were far enough away, she pinched Gu Fanglin's ear in annoyance and lowered her voice: "Next time you have someone tell fortunes, remember to bring me along; I want to listen too."

Gu Fanglin whispered a plea for mercy.

Yang Bing glared at him again and turned to walk away.

Gu Fanglin hurried to follow.

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In the dining room, the atmosphere was not as tense as it had been in the living room just now.

Gu Fanglin and Shen Yanhui were chatting quite congenially, though they were discussing topics Gu Yan didn't understand, so she felt a bit bored.

Fortunately, her phone vibrated at the right moment.

She lowered her eyes to glance at it; it was a WeChat message from Lin Wei. She set down her chopsticks and reached out to swipe it open.

Lin Wei: 【The color samples for the display wall are out, three types, take a look. It's urgent, the spray-painting master is waiting.】

Three images popped up in sequence.

Light gray, warm white, sage green.

Gu Yan zoomed in on the first one, then swiped to the second, her brows slightly furrowed.

Gu Yan: 【The gray is too cold.】

Lin Wei: 【Warm white?】

Gu Yan: 【Warm white.】

Lin Wei: 【Received. Regarding the lighting angle for the painting "Floating Light Sweeping Gold" in the main hall, the exhibition organizers suggest using side-top lighting, saying the effect will be more three-dimensional. You previously said you wanted flat lighting, how should we decide?】

Gu Yan paused.

"Floating Light Sweeping Gold" was the highlight of the "Lake Light" series. It depicted the lake around Man Island, with the sunset falling on the water, shattering into millions of golden scales.

Flat lighting could allow that layer of halo to spread evenly, while side-top lighting would emphasize the brushstrokes, but it would also make that thin, translucent "floating light" look too deliberately fragmented.

Gu Yan: 【Flat lighting. Tell the organizers that my painting is not a blade; it doesn't need to emphasize its edge.】

Lin Wei: 【OK. jpg】

Lin Wei: 【Also, for that set of small-scale watercolors, you previously said you wanted to place them in the entryway as an introduction, but the organizers suggest moving them to the back hall, saying the flow is more reasonable. What do you think?】

Gu Yan was frowning in thought when suddenly a hand reached over from under the table, grasped her wrist, and gently rubbed it.

Her body stiffened, and she turned her head to glare at the culprit.

The other party didn't restrain himself at all and pinched her fingertips again.

Gu Yan's ears turned red again, and she pulled her hand back.

Pretending nothing was wrong, she continued typing.

Gu Yan: 【Don't move, the entryway is the entrance, and the entrance is the beginning of emotion.】

Yang Bing placed a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs in her bowl, her tone gentle yet carrying a hint of an elder's insistence: "Don't look at your phone while eating."

Gu Yan replied with an "Mm," but her hand didn't let go of the phone.

Lin Wei's message popped up again: 【Then it's settled. Last thing, are you sure you won't show your face at the opening ceremony?】

Gu Yan was just about to reply when the person beside her suddenly spoke.

"Auntie, it's my fault."

Gu Fanglin raised his eyes to look at him, and Yang Bing also stopped her chopsticks.

Shen Yanhui's voice was low and slow: "Yanyan's solo exhibition originally had plenty of time. It's just that I encountered some matters abroad, and she couldn't set her mind at ease, so she flew over on short notice. The back-and-forth delayed the preparations. The exhibition organizers are pressing hard, so she has to confirm things immediately."

Gu Fanglin understood; so his daughter had rushed to Paris because she couldn't set her mind at ease regarding Shen Yanhui.

Knowing this made him even more displeased.

He gave a cold snort and lowered his head to eat.

Yang Bing, however, laughed: "So Yanyan went to Paris to accompany you?"

"……Mom." Gu Yan protested in a low voice.

Yang Bing's gaze circled between the two of them, and her smile deepened a little.

"Then I suppose I wronged her." Her tone was warm as she picked up her chopsticks, "Fine, you two go ahead and be busy. Eat."

Gu Yan couldn't help but pinch the man beside her, glaring at him like a little cat.

Shen Yanhui curled his lips and grabbed her fingers again to pinch them.

The phone vibrated again.

She snuck a glance.

Lin Wei: 【? Where are you】

Lin Wei: 【Are you showing up at the opening ceremony or not, give me a straight answer】

Gu Yan still didn't pull her hand back, typing with her other hand.

Gu Yan: 【Guess?】

Lin Wei: 【……】

Lin Wei: 【I guess you're going to play missing again.】

Gu Yan: 【Not telling you.】

Lin Wei: 【……I thank you so much.】

Under the table, Shen Yanhui's hand was withdrawn.

The next second, her waist was lightly touched by someone.

Gu Yan trembled slightly; this bastard, really! He really has no restraint at all!

She had to get back at him, so she reached out and fumbled around his waist and abdomen. Before he could grab her hand, she pulled it back at lightning speed.

She raised her eyebrows triumphantly and continued looking at the messages Lin Wei had sent.

Lin Wei: 【By the way, two people contacted me wanting to buy your new painting.】

Gu Yan: 【One is that mysterious buyer, and who is the other one?】

Lin Wei: 【Zhou Shuyao.】