Chapter Twenty-Five: Reunion of Old Friends

  Since Gu Zixin's illness last time, she and Yin Shu have entered a passionate love period. Gu Zixin no longer feels awkward, when Yin Shu waits for her at the unit gate, occasionally meets colleagues, Gu Zixin will also smile and greet them, without any unnatural feeling.

  Gu Xixin's work is special, and her commute time is not fixed. She often works overtime until very late at night. However, as long as Gu Xixin finishes work not too late and Yin Shu has time, the two will make an appointment to have dinner together, watch a movie, enjoy the scenery, or go to a bar for a drink. Their days are spent relatively leisurely.

  That day, Yin Shuo came to pick up Gu Zhi Xin for dinner after work. The two went to a Western restaurant they often visited and ordered their food. As they sat down, they chatted about the events of the day.

  Yin Shuo's personality is quite sunny, and most of the time what he says sounds like a joke. Gu Zixin often says that he doesn't have any seriousness to him. At this moment, the two were discussing something, and Gu Zixin was laughing uncontrollably at Yin Shuo's words.

  At this moment, Gu Xiangxin saw a man and a woman entering the door. Gu Xiangxin's seat was some distance from the door, so he couldn't see the two people's faces very clearly. However, from their clothes and demeanor, Gu Xiangxin could tell that they were definitely well-bred gentlemen and gentle ladies.

  Gu Xixin tends to size up strangers, perhaps it's an occupational habit as a reporter. When she sees a stranger, Gu Xixin will habitually judge their occupation, personality and surroundings based on their appearance and demeanor.

  "Gu Xixin, can you please focus? Your boyfriend is sitting right across from us and you're still eyeing other men. Are you going to let me go out and have some fun or not?"

  Gu Xixin gave him a sideways glance, "Tsk, I see you every day, what's there to appreciate? Look at that person, how great their temperament is!"

  Yin Shu Li immediately showed a look of dissatisfaction, "Hey, you..." As he spoke, he also turned his head to look in the direction that Gu Zhi Xin was observing.

  The two of them happened to be looking over at that moment, and unexpectedly the man saw them and showed a look of surprise and extreme excitement.

  "Third Brother, it's actually you." The man opposite him spoke first.

  When Yin Shu saw the man, he also had a moment of stunned, and after reacting, he immediately got up and hugged the man. "Aren't you in Australia? When did you come back?"

  "Last week, headquarters expanded a new project domestically and sent me back to supervise. When did you come back?"

  "It's been almost half a year now, and I'm also back here hosting work."

  After the two had exchanged pleasantries, the man finally remembered to turn his gaze to Gu Zhi Xin who was standing aside. Gu Zhi Xin had already stood up when the man rushed over, and at this moment, the man's expression changed suddenly as he looked at Gu Zhi Xin, as if he had thought for half a day before remembering something, and excitedly shouted to Yin Shu Xing: "Third Brother, isn't this... Sister-in-law?"

  Yin Shu suddenly reached out and grasped the other person's hand, his face tense with a hint of panic in his eyes. He quickly regained composure, released his grip and said, "Let me introduce you, my girlfriend Gu Zhi Xin, reporter for the City Daily." Turning to Gu Zhi Xin, "Zhi Xin, this is my childhood friend Ji Chuan Ze."

  Gu Xixin was somewhat perplexed, but still politely extended her hand: "Nice to meet you."

  It turned out that the man named Jikawaze had an even more puzzled expression on his face, and he turned to look at Yinshu. Seeing Yinshu's calm gaze without any evasiveness, he could only stretch out his hand: "Nice to meet you, Miss Gu." He also introduced the woman beside him.

  After the introduction, the atmosphere became somewhat eerie and oppressive. Ji Chuanze seemed to suddenly remember something and said: "Third Brother, I won't disturb your date. Another day, I'll be the host, let's get together, and since Xian Dong is also in the country, we can invite him too."

  "Alright, here's my phone number, let's keep in touch." Yin Shu and Ji Chuanze exchanged business cards, then Ji Chuanze left with the woman.

  The two sat down to continue eating, Gu Xixin's mind was elsewhere as she poked at the food on her plate, clearly not in the mood. Half a day later, she said: "This friend of yours, why do I feel so familiar with him? I clearly don't know him!"

  Yin Shu's hand paused slightly, then continued to eat as usual, saying without looking up: "He has a common face, it's normal for you to feel familiar!"

  Gu Xixin didn't respond with a yes or no, but in the end she also didn't say anything else.

  Yin Shu secretly took a look at Gu Zhi Xin who was concentrating on eating and almost inaudibly let out a sigh of relief.

  As a result, the invitation from that person named Ji Chuanze didn't drag on for too long. Three days later, in the afternoon, Gu Zhi Xin received a call from Yin Shu, saying there was a gathering of his friend's that night and asked if he could bring her along to formally meet his friends.

  Gu Zi thought that since she had already completed her tasks for the day, she didn't object.

  Yin Shu drove Gu Zixin to the agreed location, and as soon as she got out of the car, Gu Zixin felt a little dizzy. Looking up at the luxurious private club in front of her, Gu Zixin suddenly felt uneasy all over.

  Gu Zhixin's family background was not particularly well-off, and her personality was relatively low-key. Although she didn't despise this slightly exaggerated lifestyle, she also didn't have the good fortune to enjoy it.

  Usually, in order to cater to Yin Shu's taste, occasionally having a Western meal is already a great test for Gu Xixin. This kind of private club, with expenses running into tens of thousands, makes Gu Xixin feel like she's being punished every time she eats a meal.

  But it's already here, and can't turn back halfway, a small face suddenly became entangled.

  Yin Shu got down from the driver's seat and walked to Gu Zhi Xin's side, stretched out his hand and grasped Gu Zhi Xin's hand in his palm, wrapping it tightly.

  Gu Xixin turned her head to look at Yin Shu, Yin Shu didn't have any expression, but the light in his eyes suddenly calmed Gu Xixin's heart.

  Return a smile to Yin Shu, take his hand, and walk towards the hall together.

  Entering the pre-booked private room, there were already people waiting inside. Ji Chuanze, who had seen them before, stood up enthusiastically to greet the two as they entered, and another elegant-looking man also walked over excitedly and patted Yin Shu's shoulder a few times, with all three of their expressions looking very warm.

  "Xian Dong, long time no see, where have you been wandering?"

  "Never mind, just muddle along! Ah, Third Brother, aren't you going to introduce us?" The person called Xian Dong noticed Gu Zhi Xin and looked at Yin Shu with a playful expression.

  "My girlfriend is Gu Zixin. This is another good friend of mine, Zheng Xiandong."

  Zheng Xiandong and Yin Shu have similar personalities, both of whom are a bit unconventional in their behavior. At this time, after hearing Yin Shu's introduction, Zheng Xiandong enthusiastically shook hands with Gu Xixin, "Sister-in-law, you're indeed the one who can capture our ice mountain man's heart, sister-in-law is absolutely stunning." This made Gu Xixin unable to help but laugh, and Ji Chuanze and Yin Shu also laughed on the side.

  After getting familiar with it, Gu Xixin only knew that Yin Shuo and the two of them were friends for over a decade. They were roommates in high school and came from relatively well-off families. In recent years, they went abroad to study one after another and now they have all made a name for themselves in the business world.

  The girl who was with Ji Chang-won last time also appeared today, she is Ji Chang-won's girlfriend, named Xu Man. The petite girl who appeared with Jung Hyun-dong is his wife, Lim Pei, they registered their marriage abroad two years ago.

  Several people looked like they were from rich families, throwing money around, ordering a table of fresh seafood and exotic dishes. Gu Xixin felt heartbroken just looking at it. During the meal, high-end white wine and red wine were poured in rounds, as if they were drinking water. Gu Xixin couldn't help but glance sideways at Yin Shu, who remained expressionless, thinking: I didn't expect you to be a spendthrift too!