Chapter 98: Senior Fellow (Part 1)

  "May I have the pleasure of this dance, Mr. Gu?" The one who interrupted him was a beautiful woman in her mid-twenties, with a mature and charming appearance. Her snow-white shoulders and slender waist were exposed, exuding a full-bodied feminine charm, while her plump buttocks and long legs complemented her slightly thin oval face and thick, sensual lips, giving off an enchanting and alluring aura.

  He cast a cold glance at her, and Gu Tianxi smiled faintly, saying slowly, "Miss Chi Su accompanied Mr. Lan here, didn't she? In half an hour, it will be the special guest's live performance, I wonder if Miss Chi Su is interested in staying for a while?"

  She just wanted to express her gratitude, why did she have to refuse people from afar. The entertainment industry is always noisy, flashy and vibrant. Every day, countless young people flock in to chase their dreams, many of whom succeed and become famous directors, producers, actors or singers, but even more people leave dejectedly after struggling in vain, and some even become swindlers, mistresses or prostitutes. The most absurd stories can be staged here frequently, and people have already gotten used to it. She knew this point and unconsciously took advantage of it, only after joining the new economic company, she listened to her agent's advice, gritted her teeth and accepted various performance trainings, for the first time becoming ieer's mainland spokesperson with her own strength. And ieer's Asian agent is Xiyue Clothing Company under Fengyun International.

  After some thought, it's not a bad idea to get along with such people, after all, this person only cares about ability and efficiency. Dealing with things in an official manner is also okay. So Xi Su still smiled charmingly, "Next time Mr. Gu invites performing guests, be sure to remember to find us. Whether it's Fang Jingyi or Mu Rongdi, they are both very powerful newcomers."

  Gu Tianxi's mouth corners just lightly twitched, and he turned around to leave.

  "If you think such social gatherings are too boring, why force yourself to come?" Gu Huanli raised her head and gazed blankly at the sky, where scattered stars dotted the dark night sky. A meteor flashed across the horizon in an instant.

  As for her doubts, An Ruo Dong merely raised the corner of his lips slightly, "It's just that there are many who ask for it, and I've had to reuse old ones to respond, that's all."

  Dew gently rolled off the leaves and fell into the grass, silently. Gu Huanli turned her head as if she was thinking of something, with a serious expression, saying, "As the host, one should make every invited guest feel at home."

  An Ruo Dong was taken aback for a moment, and with an extremely gentlemanly demeanor, he placed his palm on his right chest, bowed to Gu Huan Lian, and made a polite invitation. "Beautiful Artemis, would I have the honor of inviting you to dance with me?"

  "It's my honor." Gu Huanli placed her left hand gently on his right hand.

  Two people exchanged a smile, holding hands and quietly returned to the ballroom.

  The music drifted gently into the air, the notes like delicate snowflakes dancing and swirling, spreading out to fill the entire hall, quietly settling in every corner, yet gathering again. Gu Huanli and Mu Rong danced together, as if amidst a clear blue sky and falling cherry blossoms.

  "Later on, if I were to visit the beautiful Artemis in a private capacity, would that be possible?" An Ruo Dong asked with a smile.

  Gu Huanli nodded. Her social circle in the country was very narrow, and her interactions with the opposite sex were even rarer. Moreover, she had gone abroad at a young age, and almost all of her original elementary school classmates had lost contact. Although she had many friends in the United States, after all, it was on the distant other side.

  "It's a pity that after the summer vacation, I have to go back to Vienna to continue my studies..." An Ruo Dong sighed softly. There were many girls chasing after him, but only this one in front of him was not infatuated with his appearance or family background. Rather than saying she had a crush on him, it would be better to say that she admired him. He always felt that she and he seemed to have some similarities.

  The music stopped and the dance ended, but before Huan Liri could even thank him, a cold voice interrupted their gaze. "My sister's dance skills are immature, it's laughable for the young master of the An family."

  Gu Tianxi's lips curled into a smile, still speaking in his usual calm and unhurried tone, yet somehow giving off an aura of strong pressure. He suddenly grabbed Gu Huanli's wrist tightly, pulling her out of An Ruo Dong's arms and dragging her behind him.

  "Gu Huanli must get my approval for anything she does. If you want to invite Gu Huanli to dance again, please notify me first." His expression exuded a thick sense of dominance, his handsome face looking somewhat intimidating, and his slightly narrowed amber eyes also revealed a hint of coolness. Gu Tianxi nodded at He Muyang beside him to hand over a business card, "This is my card, if you want to contact Gu Huanli, please call this number."

  "Brother." Gu Huanli's soft eyes were filled with deep apology.

  "Xiao Li, dance with your brother too." Gu Tian Xi pulled his sister's hand and led her into the center of the dance floor.

  At this moment, it seemed like a gift from heaven. Gu Huanli was stunned and was held in her brother's arms, everything that happened afterwards seemed unreal, but she remembered every detail clearly. Feeling her tension and shyness, Gu Tianxi's movements were gentle and meticulous, the two people's dance steps were light as the wind. Gu Huanli kept spinning, but never fell, she just smiled with tears in her eyes looking up at her brother.

  Gu Tianxi lowered his head to look at her eyes, which were as clear as a stream, and found softness as clean as the sky. The amber-colored eyes began to have ripples like the sea, and the corners of his lips curled up into a shallow smile. He asked gently, "Why are you looking at me like this?"

  Only this faint warmth can bring peace to one's heart. Gu Huanli lightly shook her head, but the blush on her cheeks spread out in circles.

  The world seemed to have stopped in an instant. He gently lowered his head and kissed her brow... A light, fleeting kiss like a dragonfly touching water.

  "An Ruo Dongfeng is not bad, but you're still young, so put all your energy into your studies first."

  "Yes." I really don't understand what An Ruo Dong's reputation has to do with her age, but since brother told her to study hard, she naturally listened happily. Because this was originally the only thing she could do anyway.

  "Except for going to school, don't run around randomly, study hard, got it?"

  "Yes." As long as she behaves, her brother won't push her away, abandon her, and leave her to fend for herself in a foreign land. Gu Huanlin once again affirms deep within her heart that only by becoming her brother's pride can she possibly continue to stay in this household, continue to stay by her brother's side.

  She looked at her brother and asked softly, "If I behave well, can you come home to have dinner with me every day?"

  Gu Tian Xi was taken aback, looking at his sister's expectant gaze, he felt a pang of sourness in his heart, "As long as I'm not on a business trip, I'll be back home."

  It's great, isn't it? Gu Huanli felt like she suddenly owned the whole world.

  Home, brother, everything is a dream come true.

  May this sweet dream of happiness never wake up.

  On this day, in the early morning, the sky was as clear and beautiful as the coastline. Thinking that she would be spending the next few years here, Gu Huanlin walked through the school gate with a mix of anxiety and anticipation in her heart.

  The warm sunlight filtering through the branches of the big trees, the thin mint flowers floating in the air, and the small fountain spraying transparent water droplets into the sky. She saw him standing at the entrance of the Business School, welcoming new students - Luo Yi Chen, with his tall figure and handsome smile, unchanged, but surrounded by many people, including several girls who couldn't help but steal glances at him.

  In an instant, Gu Huanli slowed down her pace.

  In a daze, someone suddenly tapped her shoulder lightly and said, "Hey, did you also get into the business school?"

  Gu Huan Lian suddenly turned around, but saw a familiar long-haired girl standing under the shade of a fig tree, with a lively smile in her clever and big eyes.

  "You are..."

  The long-haired girl's face showed a hint of disappointment, but she quickly perked up. She pointed to her own feet and smiled innocently, "Sorry, do you remember?"

  Upon hearing her words, Gu Huan Lian's lips curled up into a beautiful smile. "I remember, I never thought that we would become classmates."

  "We'll be good friends!" The girl stretched out her hand with a big smile and said, "Luoyun, I'm Sang Luoyun."

  With a surprised expression, Gu Huanli stretched out her hand and shook hands with Luo Yun, feeling warm in her heart. She smiled and said, "Huanli, Gu Huanli."

  "Great, the two sisters have just arrived and already made new friends." The elegant eyebrows slightly raised, with a faint light in his bright black eyes like obsidian, Lu Kechen handed over the student handbook and guide map to the two girls. "Welcome to join the School of Business, please follow the registration process, first fill out the student registration form, and then go to the school office for registration."

  "Thank you, senior fellow apprentice." Luo Yun bowed deeply, his head lowered in respect.

  She was dragged by her, Gu Huanli had no choice but to follow her and bow together. Otherwise, she would be at a loss for what to do next. Senpai... it's been a long time since she last used this word, could it be that after escaping Antonio, she has entered another "senpai" cycle?

  "...I am Rou Yi Chen of the fourth grade." Jet-black short hair, a perfectly chiseled profile, and under the orange sun's rays, a soft golden glow flickered.

  "Wow, Captain Lu, you've already found a new freshman to hit on!" At this time, the other people welcoming freshmen ran over and joked around. Gu Huanlin's face turned pale because she faintly felt the hostile gaze of the girls.

  "You guys are so bored, aren't you?" Lu Yichen glared at them with a mixture of anger and amusement. "Stop slacking off, get to work!"

  Gu Huanli's heart was racing wildly as she pulled Luoyun to prepare for their escape, when a voice that seemed to carry a hint of mockery and teasing called out to her.

  "Hey, little sister, wait up."

  "Yes, yes... What's wrong..." Luo Yun felt a bit strange, she looked at Lu Di Chen and then at Gu Huan Li, could this be the legendary love at first sight?

  "I'm the president of the department's academic society. If you have time, come check out our club activities sometime."

  "Eh? Sorry, senpai, I...I still have to work." Luoyun secretly nudged Gu Huanli with her elbow, "You go ahead"

  "Huh? Oh... I... am, yes, I'll go."

  "Hehe, thank you."

  Seeing the rare but familiar bright and warm smile of Luoyi Chen, Gu Huanli's heart suddenly ached, and she couldn't say a word for a long time. She didn't dare to look directly at his eyes, and could only slightly lower her head, thinking to herself: Ah, yes, since she returned to the country, it had been so long that she hadn't gone to see Lan Gege, which was really not right.

  Lan Gege