It was located in the west of the city, and there were many top-notch villas in sight.
It was located on the mountainside and had a superior environment. Not only could it enjoy convenient transportation, but it was also adjacent to the fresh nature, attracting many rich people to settle here.
There was no lack of private clubhouses, exquisite gardens, and so on. They were all built according to the architectural style that one liked and decorated beautifully.
The discerning merchants also took the opportunity to build golf courses and large European-style clubs nearby.
On both sides of the road were well-trimmed potted plants, and every meter there was a tall pine tree.
A Rolls-Royce was slowly driving forward.
After a while, the car drove into a Chinese-style villa.
A man in his thirties got out of the backseat of the car. He had thick eyebrows and a handsome face, and his entire body emitted a mixture of masculinity and coldness.
"Young Master, you're back." A middle-aged woman came forward.
"Fifth Mother, where's Old Madam?" The man nodded.
He was Gu Biao, an outstanding talent who had emerged in the business world in recent years. He was also the youngest rich person on the wealth rankings.
"Old Furen is looking at the flowers in the garden."
Gu Biao turned around and walked towards the garden.
The vast garden was filled with chrysanthemums, from cosmos to dahlia. All kinds of chrysanthemums bloomed in the garden, decorating the autumn scenery. The fragrance of flowers wafted in the air.
A woman in her sixties was sitting on a chair and looking at the chrysanthemums.
"Mom."
Hearing the call, the woman turned around. It was a kind face. Although she was dressed luxuriously, she did not have the luxurious temperament of a noble lady. The wrinkles between her eyebrows and her rough hands could tell that her life had been hard and unsatisfactory in the past.
Mother Gu smiled." Biao, you're back."”
"Mom, although it's afternoon, the sun is still burning.”Gu Biao walked over, his tone was reproachful but couldn't hide the concern in his words.
"It's fine. It's better for these old bones to bask in the sun.”Mother Gu had no intention of getting up. She just retracted her gaze from her son and looked at the chrysanthemum garden.
Gu Biao frowned. The older his mother was, the more childish she became. She did many things on a whim and became more and more stubborn.
"Look at how well these chrysanthemums are blooming.”Mother Gu smiled happily.
Gu Biao's heart tightened. He didn't like anyone mentioning the word 'chrysanthemum' in front of him, but his mother loved chrysanthemums the most.
"Pao, did Mom ask you to look for her?”Mother Gu lowered her voice.
"Mom, we don't have to do this.”Gu Biao raised his two sword-like eyebrows and was a little angry.
"But you were indeed wrong in that matter.”Mother Gu sighed.
"I didn't do anything wrong. She deserves it. Who told her that she was that bastard's daughter?”
"Yes, her father did harm us, but she didn't do anything wrong! How could a nineteen-year-old girl endure such humiliation?”
"What about Sis? The humiliation she had suffered would not allow her to rest in peace even in the netherworld.”Thinking of this, Gu Biao's handsome face couldn't help but turn cold. It wasn't towards his mother, but towards that man who should be cut into pieces.
Mother Gu's expression darkened when she thought of her daughter who had died with hatred. "That's why I don't want another person to be like your sister.”
The pair of clear and fearless eyes appeared in front of Gu Biao again, and he couldn't help but clench his fists.
"I'm not asking you to make it up to her. I just want to know that she's still alive and well. She might not want to see us. Besides, Mom knows that you haven't had it easy these years.”
"Mom, I promise you." Gu Biao calmed down." Mom, let's go in! Fifth Mother should have finished cooking."
Mother Gu nodded and stood up to let her son help her into the house.
As soon as they entered the dining room, the long table was already filled with dishes. When Fifth Mother, who was setting the bowls and chopsticks, saw them, she quickly smiled and said,"Old Madam, Young Master, I was just about to call you guys. Hurry up and eat!”
"Alright, Ah Wu, don't be busy. Let's eat together.”Mother Gu sat down.
"There's no need, Old Madam. I still have something to do in the kitchen. I've packed the soup. You can have it first.”With that, Fifth Aunt went into the kitchen again.
Gu Biao sat opposite his mother and drank the soup.
Mother Gu took a sip of the soup and looked around. She couldn't help but sigh.
"Why? Is the soup too hot?" Gu Biao raised his head and looked at his mother." Or do you have something else to do?"”
"What can happen to Mom? Look at this huge house. There are only the two of us. Once you go to work, Mom will be very bored at home alone.”Mother Gu shook her head.
Gu Biao had already guessed what his mother wanted to say, so he followed her words and said,"How could that be? Other than me, Fifth Mother and the others are accompanying you!”
"You know what I want to say. You're already thirty. Why don't you get married so that I can hug your grandson?”
Gu Biao was silent. With his current wealth and looks, he could have any wife he wanted. However, he just couldn't bring himself to do it. He could devote himself to his work, but he had no interest in women, no matter how beautiful or outstanding they were.
"We are from a poor family, so we don't ask for any noble ladies. As long as she loves you and you love her.”
"Mom, do you still believe in love?" Gu Biao sneered.
"Why not? Don't you love Mom? Doesn't Mom love you?”
"Mom, that can't be compared.”Gu Biao shook his head.
"Child, you haven't met the person you truly love. It seems that Miss Bai by your side still can't grasp your heart. In fact, it's all the same. You'll know when you encounter it in the future.”Mother Gu smiled.
Gu Biao nodded noncommittally. Although he did not agree with his mother's opinion, his mother was right about one thing. White Narcissus would never be the type he would fall in love with. At most, he would admire her.
He smiled faintly." Mom, have some soup. It's getting cold."”
"Mm, you drink too!"
At three o'clock in the morning, Gu Biao, who was still sleeping on the big bed, was still very restless. His brows were tightly furrowed, and the veins on his hands were bulging. He suddenly woke up.
He put on a coat and habitually sat by the window, looking out at the night sky.
He lit a cigarette and watched the smoke rise, trying to calm his excitement.
In his dreams, he repeatedly thought about what he had done many years ago. He woke up almost every night because of this. He didn't understand. When he was taking whatever he wanted from that woman, he didn't feel the slightest bit of uneasiness or guilt, only excitement.
Why did his heart hurt so much whenever he saw those big, clear eyes in his dreams, not showing any fear after knowing his identity, but silently enduring the humiliation?
"Xia Juhua." He gritted his teeth and said the name, as if the name had been engraved in his heart.
He looked at his shirtless shoulder, which had a deep bite mark on it. He could not help but think of her calm and obedient expression, or rather, her resigned expression. He didn't know if it was because of the pain or resentment at that moment that she opened her mouth and bit his shoulder. At that time, he didn't feel any pain, only the pleasure of revenge and a passion that even he didn't understand. But now, whenever he thought of that night, he felt an indescribable melancholy in his heart.
Why, why was he like this?
This was a high-class cafe located in the city center. The decor was extremely elegant, and celebrities could be seen here from time to time.
The cafe was spacious. The first floor was the lobby, and the second floor was the private seats. Each seat gave people absolute privacy. The glass was also soundproof. One could see what was outside from the inside, but the outside could not see what was inside.
The walls were hung with famous paintings from various countries, as well as some exquisite decorations.
There were two antique vases on both sides of the entrance.
The boss had spent a lot of effort to decorate the place, and he had also welcomed many distinguished guests and a lot of money.
It was the first time Xia Juhua had come to such a place. Although she was a little surprised, she had long been indifferent to anything. She did not care about other people's opinions because her clothes did not match. She still maintained a calm smile.
This was her second time meeting Ren Hong. He was a polite man and also an attending doctor in a big hospital. He was three years older than her but did not have a girlfriend. According to Cui Zhen, it was because he was busy with his career.
Cui Zhen contacted Ren Hong the day after she agreed and arranged for them to meet.
The first time they met, Ren Hong expressed a clear impression of Xia Chrysanthemum, who was dressed plainly and not pretty, but had an elegant charm, which made Cui Zhen overjoyed. But Xia Juhua still didn't say anything. Cui Zhen understood that Xia Juhua's heart wouldn't be opened so easily. She agreed to meet Ren Hong again because of her. Therefore, she also told Ren Hong that if he really liked Xia Chrysanthemum, he should have enough patience, and Ren Hong agreed.
It was only natural for them to drink coffee in a cafe, so they each ordered a cup of coffee.
Xia Juhua rarely drank coffee, but she didn't reject it. She only drank black coffee. She drank it without sugar or milk. Just like the tea she liked to drink, it was brewed especially strong and drunk.
"Do you like it here?" Ren Hong asked with a smile.
Xia Juhua nodded with a faint smile. To be honest, Ren Hong was a very good man.
"You are very special." Ren Hong stared at her. He had wanted to say this for a long time. He had an inexplicable feeling that if he could make this woman open her heart and accept him, he would be a very happy man.
Xia Juhua didn't know how to reply because she had never sat down and chatted with someone like this before, telling them her feelings, so she just smiled.
At this moment, the handsome man and beautiful woman walking down from upstairs were particularly eye-catching.
Gu Biao and his company's general manager, White Narcissus, came here to discuss a business deal worth tens of millions of dollars for the entire afternoon.
"My stomach is full of coffee now.”White Narcissus chuckled.
Her beauty was as elegant as a daffodil. At the age of twenty-eight, she had already obtained her PhD and was proficient in four languages. She was beautiful, talented, and understanding. She was also Gu Biao's proud assistant and had followed him for nearly three years.
"Do you want to eat something?" The corner of Gu Biao's mouth curled up slightly. He was in a good mood after getting this business deal.
"Alright!" White Narcissus nodded with a smile. Although she was a doctor studying in America, she had the traditional virtues of Chinese women. She was conservative and not open. Although she fell in love with Gu Biao at first sight, she had never taken the initiative to express it.
However, unless one was blind, no one would be able to see the affection in her eyes. The people around them were also very optimistic about this pair of golden boy and jade girl. However, the male lead had never expressed anything, so no one knew what he was thinking.
The two of them talked as they walked downstairs. At this time, the downstairs was already full of friends, and people would push the door open from time to time.
"You have a good eye. The business here can't be any better.”White Narcissus looked around and said in admiration.
That's right, this cafe was opened by Gu Biao on a whim. At that time, White Narcissus was puzzled because their business had nothing to do with food. However, it turned out that Gu Biao was right. This shop had already made a lot of money for Gu Biao.
Gu Biao smiled, his expression calm. This was because he had already expected this.
"Eh? That person seems to be my senior." White Narcissus said in surprise. She found a familiar person sitting by the window.
Gu Biao glanced at them. It was a well-dressed man and an ordinary-looking woman. The woman had long hair and was sipping coffee with her head lowered.
"Do you want to go over and say hello?"
"Alright!" White Narcissus nodded. She and this senior rarely contacted each other after graduation. After not seeing each other for a few years, she missed the days when they went to school together and went abroad together.
"Senior."
White Narcissus called out softly, causing the two people sitting to look up at her.
"Water Deity." Ren Hongyu looked at this talented junior with surprise. To be honest, he had a crush on her for several years, but he eventually gave up because of her unintentional love. Moreover, he felt that he was not worthy of her.
Gu Biao couldn't help but stare at Xia Juhua, not understanding why this woman in front of him gave him such a familiar feeling.
Xia Juhua couldn't help but turn her head to look at Gu Biao with such a passionate gaze. This glance caused her expression to change slightly. She didn't know him. Even when they had sex that night, they had done it in the dark. However, the little face that looked like this one had already accompanied her for six years. It was just that the little face was happy and enthusiastic, unlike the cold face of the person in front of her. Moreover, he was frowning as he looked at her.
At this moment, she seemed to see Xuan 'er standing in front of her again. Her face could not help but turn pale.
"What a coincidence. Is this your girlfriend or wife?”White Narcissus looked at Xia Juhua, who was dressed plainly in front of her, in surprise. She did not expect the woman that her senior liked to be like this. It was somewhat unexpected.
"Yes." Ren Hong glanced at Xia Juhua." We're still friends. Her name is Xia Juhua, and this is my junior, White Narcissus. This is…" He looked at the tall Gu Biao.
Hearing the name Xia Juhua, Gu Biao's heart shook. He clenched his fists and stared at her.
It was her, it was really her! His eyes were still clear, but there was no fluctuation in them.
Seeing her calm face as if she didn't know him, Gu Biao suddenly became angry. An indescribable anger gathered in his chest, making him use his unprecedented rationality to stop his impulse and look at her coldly.
"Hello." Xia Juhua smiled.
"Hello, this is my superior, Gu Biao.”When White Narcissus saw Gu Biao's strange expression, she couldn't help but nudge him.
Gu Biao regained his senses and his cold expression returned.
"Hello, Mr. Gu." Ren Hong couldn't help but be surprised. He didn't expect the mysterious business genius that the media had reported on to be so young and handsome.
Gu Biao only nodded.
White Narcissus saw Gu Biao's gloomy face and quickly apologized,"Senior, I'm sorry. We still have things to do. We have to go first.”
"Oh, okay, let's contact each other again!”Although he was a little disappointed, Ren Hong still smiled and said goodbye. He didn't forget that today was his date with Xia Juhua.
"Goodbye." White Narcissus nodded to Xia Juhua and followed Gu Biao out.
At the door, White Narcissus explained,""He's one of my seniors. We went abroad together, so we're more familiar with each other than ordinary friends. However, we haven't seen each other for a few years.”
Gu Biao remained silent and didn't answer.
"Alright, where are we going to eat later?”said White Narcissus briskly.
"You can go back first! I still have something to do, so I can't send you off.”Gu Biao suddenly said.
White Narcissus was stunned. She watched as Gu Biao walked forward and called a taxi for her.
"See you tomorrow."
Gu Biao closed the car door and watched the taxi leave. After thinking for a moment, he went to his car near the gate and waited.
Ren Hong and Xia Juhua were still drinking coffee.
Ren Hong looked at Xia Juhua and thought of his love for the White Narcissus that he didn't dare to say. He decided to say,""Miss Xia, can I call you Chrysanthemum?”
Xia Juhua nodded quietly.
Taking a deep breath, Ren Hong said seriously,""You give me a very strange feeling. What I want to say is, can we date on the premise of marriage?”
Xia Juhua slowly shook her head." I'm not suitable for you."”
"We haven't interacted with each other yet. How do you know?”Ren Hong was a little anxious. He thought the conditions weren't bad.
"Mr. Ren, you should be able to find a better woman.”Although Xia Juhua's expression was calm, her tone was firm. She planned to spend the rest of her life with her son and not let anyone else get involved. She no longer had the energy to give her feelings, or it could be said that she had long lost her feelings. If she forced herself to be with Ren Hong, it would be unfair to him.
"I found it!" Ren Hong looked at her sincerely." Please give me a chance, okay?"”
"I'm sorry." Xia Juhua said softly,"I should go now. Thank you."”She took out the coffee money from her purse and handed it to the waiter beside her.
Ren Hong sighed and stood up." I'll send you back!”He knew that he could not open her tightly shut heart. Perhaps she did not want anyone to open it at all.
This time, Xia Juhua did not reject him.
Not long after, the car arrived at Xia Juhua's residence.
"Although you rejected me, I still hope to make friends with you.”Although he was very disappointed and frustrated, Ren Hong still spoke with grace.
Hearing this, Xia Juhua smiled faintly." Goodbye."”
"Goodbye." After Ren Hong said goodbye, he drove away.
Xia Juhua walked upstairs. She lived on the fifth floor. She couldn't help but recall that every time she went out to buy big and small bags of daily necessities, her son would always help her carry some. When they reached the third floor, he would always say in a soft child's voice,"Mom, are you tired? Can you rest for a while?”She couldn't help but laugh every time.
When she reached the fifth floor, she took out her key to open the door. When she was about to close the door, it was blocked.
She looked at the man who walked in with a gloomy face in surprise.
"Looks like you've forgotten all about the past!”Gu Biao stared at her coldly.
Xia Juhua looked at the face that resembled Xuan 'er and was a little stunned.
Gu Biao looked at the narrow house. Although it was small, it was decorated very warmly and tidied up very neatly. However, the calm look on her face made him feel like there was no fire in his heart. Could it be that he was the only one who remembered those things after so many years, while she had already forgotten them completely?
Xia Juhua looked at Gu Biao sitting on the old sofa, looking at her without saying anything. She could only ask,""Is there anything you need?"
"Looks like you really forgot who I am.”Gu Biao looked at her unhappily.
Xia Juhua shook her head. How could she forget? He was the one who gave her Xuan 'er. Although Xuan' er had left now, the memories he left behind would forever be engraved in her heart.
This answer made Gu Biao's anger lessen for no reason. He suddenly remembered his mother's words and couldn't help but say,"How have you been all these years?"
Xia Juhua smiled and nodded. Yes, she was doing well.
"Where is your husband?" Gu Biao asked stiffly.
Hearing this, Xia Juhua only shook her head.
"You don't know how to talk, or you're still unwilling to talk to me.”Seeing that she was silent, Gu Biao shouted angrily.
"I'm not used to talking." Xia Juhua was still smiling.
Gu Biao was shocked. What was he doing now? He was actually talking to the daughter of his enemy in such a friendly manner. He stood up in embarrassment, kicked the stool, and quickly turned around to leave.
Xia Juhua was a little stunned, but she still closed the door and began to do her own thing.
On the other hand, Gu Biao sped all the way back and even ran a few red lights.#
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