Chapter 313: Mrs. Gu, Where is Your Wedding Ring?
After Gu Qianlan returned, the atmosphere in the Gu Family wasn’t as good as before. Gu Qianlan was very depressed, staying in her room for several days and unwilling to return to the United States.
Ai Xi didn’t like this aunt and always told An Junxi, "Auntie is bad."
Liang Huiyun doted on her precious granddaughter. "Ai Xi, don’t be afraid. Grandma won’t let Aunt bully you."
An Junxi took her two children back to her parents’ house for a day. The two children had so much fun that they didn’t want to return to the Gu Family. Gu Jinxiu said to his grandparents, "My aunt is back, and home is no fun anymore!"
Mrs. An quietly asked An Junxi, "Is your sister-in-law giving you a hard time?"
An Junxi replied, "No one can give me a hard time. Yi Ke always stands by my side."
Mrs. An was relieved, "Luckily, Yi Ke is sensible and treats you well. Otherwise, we wouldn’t care about how rich their family is."
Mr. An said, "That’s right."
When Gu Yikun came home from work, Mr. An spoke to him at length about "family harmony" and "not letting Xi Xi suffer any grievances."
An Junxi worried that her father might be annoying Gu Yikun, but to her surprise, Gu Yikun listened attentively, nodding occasionally and saying, "I will, Dad, don’t worry."
Gu Jinxiu secretly told An Junxi, "Mom, Dad really listens to Grandpa. He never acts like this with Grandpa Gu."
An Junxi tapped Jinxiu’s forehead. "It’s normal for Dad to respect elders, isn’t it?"
Gu Jinxiu couldn’t quite understand it; he had never seen his dad like this, and it felt a bit strange.
A few days later, Gu Qianlan calmed down at home, and An Junxi went to Youli Entertainment as per agreement to take photos for You Lifen.
Ai Xi wanted to go along, but An Junxi explained that she was going to work and asked Jinxiu to play with his sister, promising she would be back soon.
Ai Xi was well-behaved after being coaxed by her brother. The little one told An Junxi, "Come back soon."
An Junxi kissed them both and said, "Listen to Grandpa and Grandma at home."
She took her camera, and Uncle Cheng drove her to Youli Entertainment.
An Junxi had spent some time there before, so many colleagues recognized her. You Lifen’s manager, half-joking, told her, "People have been talking about you a lot since you left. They say you’re an all-round goddess. If you stay here long-term, I won’t have a place to stand."
An Junxi broke a sweat. "I messed up that event last time. Are they really that forgiving?"
The manager said, "The Gu Family didn’t hold anyone responsible, and our company didn’t suffer any real losses. Besides, people in the industry know that President Gu is your husband." She glanced at An Junxi’s hand. "Mrs. Gu, where’s your wedding ring?"
An Junxi smiled uncomfortably. She knew that there were many rumors outside, saying that she wasn’t accepted by the Gu elders and that she married into the Gu Family only because she had children. Some even said that President Gu only found her new and interesting for a while and didn’t even give her a ring.
The manager tactfully provided an excuse for her. "It must be that the ring is too eye-catching, and you don’t want to be too high-profile."
An Junxi smiled, considering that as her answer.
The manager took her to the studio. "Miss You will be back soon. You can prepare the equipment first."
The lighting, costume, and makeup artists were already waiting in the studio. An Junxi greeted them, and they enthusiastically asked her about the gossip, invariably revolving around "President Gu."
The manager clapped her hands. "Are you here to work or to chat? If you don’t want to work, just tell me now."
Everyone scattered and returned to their posts, allowing An Junxi to finally adjust her camera in peace.
She reviewed the styles of You Lifen’s previous posters. You Lifen had said she was unhappy with those photos and wanted a different feel; otherwise, she wouldn’t have asked An Junxi.
An Junxi was confident in her photography skills. After all, You Ran had taught her for several sessions, and she had learned a lot.
Thinking about You Ran, she wondered if he was still in Yan City?
An Junxi was lost in thought when someone suddenly knocked on her desk. "Mrs. Gu, come back to earth."
An Junxi looked up. "You Lihao, what are you doing here?"
You Lihao sat beside her. Seeing others around watching them, An Junxi quietly moved a bit away. "Do you need something from me?"
You Lihao rolled his eyes. "The way you’re acting, people will think I carry some kind of virus."
An Junxi gave a dry laugh. "Rumors are terrifying; it’s better to keep a distance."
You Lihao said unhappily, "You’re so self-restrained, but your husband is all cozy with other women. Doesn’t that make you feel imbalanced?"
An Junxi told him to stop spreading rumors. "Yi Ke and He Sirui are just business partners. It’s normal to socialize at events."
You Lihao clicked his tongue and sighed, "I thought you had more backbone. A few sweet words from Gu Yikun and you believe everything."
"If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll leave." Why did he always have to slander Yi Ke?
"Alright, alright," You Lihao raised his hands in surrender. "I won’t say another word."
What did Gu Yikun do in his past life to deserve such a good wife in this life? Why didn’t good things ever happen to him!
An Junxi reminded him, "You should figure out your own business instead of meddling in others’ private matters."
"What business have I not figured out?"
An Junxi lowered her voice. "Your girlfriend Han Jiayi... I don’t understand why you chose her. I definitely plan to deal with her, so don’t blame me for not showing you face."
You Lihao didn’t take it seriously. "Go ahead and deal with her. If you need help, just let me know. I’ve wanted to dump...cough, I mean, break up with her amicably for a while now." You Lihao had been in the entertainment industry for too long and almost cursed in front of An Junxi, which would greatly affect his charming image. No way, he had to change that.
An Junxi sneered at him. "The media is right. You’re really omnivorous."
You Lihao was indignant, "Who said that? The media’s words are the most untrustworthy!"
An Junxi snorted and stopped wasting words with him.
You Lihao wanted to defend himself further, but the manager came over to An Junxi and said, "I’m really sorry, Mrs. Gu, but Miss You isn’t coming from Wanling Entertainment. Today’s shoot might be canceled."
An Junxi looked at the thoroughly prepared equipment. "She’s not coming?"
The manager leaned in and whispered, "Miss You just broke up and hasn’t been herself. We hope you can understand."
An Junxi’s eyes widened. "Broke up? With whom?"
The manager mysteriously replied, "With President Gu’s assistant, Yu Zheng."
An Junxi was stunned. Did they even date?
Yu Zheng helped You Lifen once and ended up being clung to by her. Was that his fortune or misfortune?
To be honest, Miss You really wasn’t a good fit for Yu Zheng. Yu Zheng didn’t like her type.
An Junxi packed up her camera. "Then I’m leaving."
You Lihao asked, "Where are you going?"
"Wanling Entertainment."
You Lihao offered, "I’ll take you."
"No need, I have a driver."
An Junxi quickly walked ahead with her camera. Before she left, Gu Yikun had told her hundreds of times not to talk to other men much; otherwise, he would take down Youli Entertainment.
An Junxi knew he wasn’t just saying it and didn’t dare to challenge Gu Yikun’s dominance.
Gu Yikun had convinced her parents to let her work, and An Junxi was afraid if she angered him, it would be hard for her to work outside in the future.
You Lihao doggedly followed An Junxi. As soon as she got into the car, he climbed in after her.
An Junxi warned him, "If you don’t get out, you’ll definitely regret it."
You Lihao glanced at the driver, an old man. What could he fear?