Chapter 996: Cold-hearted Tycoon's Resentful Butler 09

In order to prove that he and Jin Chen were very "lovey-dovey", when leaving he was again sent to the door by Old Master Gu.

Gu Han could only sit in the passenger seat, his eyes locked on Jin Chen, who was still talking with Old Master Gu and had been coaxed into laughing until his face was full of wrinkles.

How strange, how did Grandfather accept Jin Chen so quickly?

This scene…… actually made Jin Chen seem truly like his boyfriend,

His doubtful, complex expression turned cold again the instant Jin Chen turned and walked toward the driver's seat.

After entering the car, Jin Chen also wiped off his smile, politely nodding at Gu Han, "Sir, you need to fasten your seatbelt in the passenger seat."

Gu Han hummed, noticing that Jin Chen seemed… not very happy.

…It must be an illusion.

The car started up and slowly drove away from the vast Gu Clan estate.

Throughout the journey home, Jin Chen remained silent, staring straight ahead; although nothing had changed, the atmosphere in the car lacked the ease it had on the way over.

Gu Han opened his phone and replied to a few work emails, but still felt the atmosphere was off.

"I wasn't scolding you just now."

He spoke awkwardly, but didn't look at Jin Chen, keeping his eyes on the phone screen.

Two seconds later, he heard Jin Chen's voice.

"It's fine, sir; everything is work, I understand, you don't need to worry."

Great, after hearing that, Gu Han felt even more stifled.

This tone clearly shows he's angry! I already said I wasn't scolding you!

Wait a moment.

The unconventional-thinking tycoon had crossed another wire.

Gu Han slowly leaned toward Jin Chen, his tone grim, "Man, are you playing hard to get?"

Jin Chen: "……?"

When did that happen.

Don't panic, just follow your own script.

Jin Chen sighed, seeming helpless.

"... Sir, what exactly do you want from me?"

Gu Han let out a cold snort, "You ask me what to do; that's your duty."

Jin Chen suddenly stopped the car, turned his head to look at Gu Han, and, under the other's wary and slightly expectant gaze, pressed his lips together in apology.

"Sorry, sir, even though I knew you weren't on good terms with… them, I still agreed to talk to them alone; that was wrong of me."

Gu Han frowned, "Who told you to apologize?"

"This isn't an apology, sir."

Jin Chen's tone was low and calm, his handsome face slightly darkened, "It's a reflection on my failure to do my work well today."

"And…… an overstepping apology."

Overstepping……

Gu Han's memory flashed back to the unexpected kiss that evening.

His face flushed for a moment, then he lightly coughed, "Alright… it was just an accident, what's there to reflect on?"

"Just…… sir isn't very happy."

Jin Chen lifted his gaze to him, his aloof demeanor finally showing a hint of concern, "I thought saying this would make you feel a bit better."

Gu Han began to feel uncomfortable again.

"I'm not angry, drive your car."

He glanced out the window with reddened ear tips, his lips unconsciously curling up; his mood had actually recovered somewhat.

Sure enough, it's playing hard to get!

Otherwise, as a butler, why would he care so much about the employer's mood!

It's just that his attitude is lacking…… so cold.

Gu Han thought proudly, awkwardly admiring the scenery outside the window.

【Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 10!】

Night fell; on the way back to Zhuang Yuan, one had to pass through the suburbs outside the city, tranquil and silent.

In the following days, Gu Han continued to work remotely from the study; the Gu Clan headquarters now had a very good work order, so he actually didn't need to supervise it.

But as a tycoon who holds the global economic lifeline, how could Gu Han possibly idle? One international project after another came up at headquarters, and he personally oversaw each of them.

After resting a few days, he also returned to take charge at the group, which also meant that before the several projects in hand were completed, he had to stay at the villa in the city, leaving Zhuang Yuan vacant.

Usually at this time, aside from the fixed cleaning staff, the other servants and chefs at Zhuang Yuan would take short-term leave.

As a butler, Jin Chen had to remain in Zhuang Yuan to finish his work; of course, he also already had autonomous time to go out.

While at the company, Gu Han would occasionally think that Jin Chen had been taking almost meticulous care of him during this period.

Compared to previous butlers, he practically juggled multiple roles, yet he didn't complain.

Thinking that, Gu Han suddenly picked up his phone and sent Jin Chen a message, raising his salary.

Then he placed the lit-screen phone aside, wanting to see how Jin Chen would reply.

The director who was reporting project progress paused, puzzled, thinking Gu Han wasn't listening.

Gu Han immediately frowned in displeasure, tapping his fingers on the table.

"Continue."

"Sorry, Gu CEO."

The director hurriedly continued the report.

At this moment, Jin Chen, having finished checking the equipment of the underground two-level starry sky cinema room at Zhuang Yuan (after watching a movie), returned to the front yard lawn to inspect the outdoor utensils (preparing for a barbecue) and saw the message.

Oh! Wages went up.

He wiped his cumin-stained hands, click-clacked typing, then deleted it, pressed the voice key, and recorded with a light cough.

Ding.

Gu Han was criticizing the proposal's low feasibility when he suddenly heard the phone sound and, without thinking, pressed the red dot voice button.

"Thank you, sir, I will work harder."

The director being scolded while bowing his head:!!

"What sir, what working harder! What melon!"

"Gu CEO is keeping a lover?!"

"Oh my…turns out the headquarters' rumor that the general manager is icy and chaste is fake! No wonder those little staff can't hook up! It's all because the general manager likes men!"

"The director sighed silently, if this news gets out, those male staff will get restless again."

"Gu Han listened to the voice message, stunned for a moment, his anger just dissipated like that, the corners of his mouth slightly lifted, and he didn't reply."

"Then he looked at the director opposite, no longer wanting to scold, tossed the file onto the table: \"Keep revising; next meeting I hope to hear a satisfactory proposal. \""

"\"Okay, Gu CEO. \" The director took the file back."

"\"There's one more thing…\""

"\"The director adjusted his glasses, his made-up face showing some hesitation: \"At nine this morning, the general manager called me, saying he wanted to assign two people to the project team. \"\""

"\"I've examined those two people's resumes; they're suitable in every way, but…… they're definitely his people. \""

"\"Gu Han: \"Get him out, I won't allow anyone from Gu Yeting to interfere in the project. \"\""

"\"Okay. \""

"\"With the CEO's word, she will have more grounds to refuse when the time comes. \""

"\"After everyone left, Gu Han leaned back, instinctively picked up his phone; he didn't reply, so naturally there was no movement from Jin Chen's side. \""

"\"Gu Han tapped the screen and entered Jin Chen's Moments. \""

"\"A horizontal line. \""

"\"Gu Han: \"……\"\""

"\"Is this, he blocked him? \""

"\"Heh, men. \""

"\"Gu Han, angry, threw his phone and continued working. \""

"\"A few seconds later, the phone dinged once. \""

"\"Gu Han remained unmoved, his distinct knuckles and long fingers tapping the keyboard. \""

"\"Again, two dings. \""

"\"Gu Han's gaze shifted; his noble, cold beauty glanced at the bright screen, clearly showing an unread message from Jin Chen. \""

"\"His finger paused, he clicked his tongue. \""

"\"The enticing little sprite. \""

"\"He unlocked the password and entered the chat box. \""

"\"Several barbecue photos. \""

"\"Gu Han's attention, however, was on the hand holding the plate, the shirt casually tucked up, the cold white arm's veins gradually showing, the muscle lines smooth. \""

"\"The ensuing voice message brought Gu Han back to his senses. \""