Contract Marriage: Billionaire and His Deaf Wife-Chapter 1220: Time Is Running Out (4)

"Chairman Gu, you’re here for Miss Zhong’s wedding banquet, aren’t you?" The woman’s coquettish voice drifted into the room.

When Gu Nuan saw Ou Yanan walking over, she knew someone had arrived. She looked up and indeed saw a silhouette standing at the room’s entrance, arching an eyebrow and smiling charmingly at her. The woman, increasingly coquettish and demure, was named Li Changzhi.

Zhong Qiaohui wasn’t wrong; this woman was always a white lotus that even snakes wouldn’t touch. With an average mind, she could only serve as a runner for others. Could Li Changzhi accept such a characterization? Certainly not!

"Please come in, Mrs. Bauer."

Upon hearing Gu Nuan address her like this, knowing her identity, Li Changzhi wasn’t surprised. She walked into Gu Nuan’s guest room while nonchalantly bringing up, "Did Miss Zhong inform you?"

"We’re all colleagues, have worked together before; news travels fast and people stay informed," Gu Nuan replied in a casual tone.

"Is that so?" Li Changzhi raised an eyebrow, expressing doubt. "Having worked together doesn’t mean one has to keep tabs on each other."

This was certainly true—it’s either out of some special feeling, whether love or hate, otherwise why would someone pay attention to another for no reason?

It’s doubtful if Li Changzhi had this kind of self-awareness. She was merely stating her stance to Gu Nuan. Gu Nuan understood that all her declarations boiled down to one thing: dissatisfaction. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Seeing a guest had arrived, Ou Yanan, with nothing else to do, helped Gu Nuan tidy up the clutter on the table to better entertain the guest.

Li Changzhi sat down and got a good look at his face. She seemed to recognize him and thoughtfully said, "This must be Dr. Ou?"

"Yes," Gu Nuan replied.

"You brought Dr. Ou with you; are you in poor health?" Li Changzhi crossed her legs, seeming concerned as if greeting an old friend.

Gu Nuan lowered her eyes indifferently, "For white-collar workers like us, who isn’t in a sub-health state? Having a doctor accompany on business trips is quite normal."

"Indeed, you’re the boss now. I’ve heard Dr. Ou is even the young master of the Ou Family—oh right, it seems President Ou has also been invited." Li Changzhi’s slightly curled lips hinted at intrigue.

Upon hearing this, Ou Yanan realized the woman harbored ill intentions. He stopped his tidying, no longer intending to serve her tea.

Gu Nuan also found the woman’s remark impolite. Although she had anticipated her unfriendly intentions, it wasn’t enough to fall out completely. Li Changzhi’s visit was obviously because she had bragged to her husband, which Gu Nuan could easily guess. Therefore, with a slight frown, Gu Nuan’s voice turned cooler as she said, "Mrs. Bauer, speak frankly. I have a lot on my plate."

Li Changzhi seemed unbothered by this and smiled, "Making excuses to dismiss a guest? Is that how Chairman Gu treats an old friend unseen for years?"

Did she really think they were old friends? Gu Nuan was blunt, "I really do have a lot to deal with here. Whatever matters between old friends, we can chat about with Miss Zhong later when it’s lively enough."

Li Changzhi’s expression froze for a moment. Indeed, she—or anyone—must know they had done unsavory things. If former colleagues ganged up against her now, no matter how well she was doing, she couldn’t withstand the verbal attack from everyone.

"Since Chairman Gu is such a busy person, I’ll be brief." Li Changzhi thought it through and followed the cue Gu Nuan gave, saying, "My husband, Bauer, knowing the old friendship between you and me, asked me to convey a message to you."

"What is it?" Gu Nuan leaned back, adjusting to a more comfortable position.

Li Changzhi appeared more tense than her, opening the handbag she was holding and taking out a document.