Chapter 116: Chapter 117: This Chen Yu Is Simply Too Arrogant

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Chen Yu noticed Xia Yangyang suddenly stop. He turned and asked, "What's wrong?"

Xia Yangyang wore a mask, concealing her expression, but her eyes were filled with shock and disbelief. Confused, Chen Yu followed her gaze and was instantly taken aback. The man beside Shen Manbingwas Gu Qichen.

Over the years, Shen Manbing had attended countless events with various male companions, including wealthy heirs and celebrities. In the past, this wouldn't have been unusual for Chen Yu. However, Shen Manbing's recent vacation with her publicly acknowledged boyfriend suggested her companion tonight held a special significance. But Gu Qichen… hadn't he and Xia Yangyang already obtained their marriage license? And at this very moment…

Shen Manbing noticed Chen Yu and approached with her companion. Xia Yangyang stared at the approaching man, feeling her world crumble. His face brought back the image of Gu Qichen bustling around the kitchen for her just the previous night. Life was indeed ironic. Within 24 hours, they had met again under such circumstances.

"I wonder why you were so eager to borrow a dress from me earlier," Xia Yangyang said, slightly shocked that Shen Manbing and Chen Yu knew each other (though not surprising, given their prominence). "It's for this lady. Mr. Chen, aren't you going to introduce her?"

Chen Yu quickly composed himself. A man always at ease in social settings, he flashed a charming smile. "Any event with Sister Bingbing hardly centers on me. But Bingbing, won't you introduce the gentleman beside you?"

Shen Manbing laughed, linking her arm with Gu Qichen's, and confidently introduced him: "This is Mr. Gu Qichen, president of Shengyuan Group. I believe you know him."

Gu Qichen—who didn't know him?

Chen Yu smiled at Gu Qichen. "Mr. Gu, what a coincidence. We last saw each other at the hospital just three days ago." (He was referring to a playful moment between Gu Qichen and Xia Yangyang, interrupted by Chen Yu.) Chen Yu intended this as a pointed reminder, but Gu Qichen showed no guilt. His gaze, however, softened as it rested on Xia Yangyang beside Chen Yu.

Chen Yu pointedly said to Shen Manbing, "Sister Bingbing, perhaps you should ask Mr. Gu why he was at the hospital."

Sensing something more, Shen Manbing asked, "Ah Chen, have you met Mr. Gu at the hospital?"

Gu Qichen didn't answer, instead saying to Chen Yu, "Mr. Chen seems overly interested in other people's affairs."

Chen Yu maintained his smile. "I'm not particularly interested in Mr. Gu, but I am interested in the people around him."

Gu Qichen's expression shifted. This Chen Yu was overstepping!

Xia Yangyang was grateful for her concealing mask. Otherwise, she wouldn't have known how to face this situation. Gu Qichen and Shen Manbing were on vacation; she and Chen Yu were here to relax. Yet, she was glad she'd come. She had seen the answer with her own eyes.

Suddenly, Xia Yangyang remembered something: Gu Qichen frequently had business trips to New York, and Shen Manbing seemed to be filming there during those times…

A stabbing pain pierced Xia Yangyang's heart. She tugged Chen Yu's sleeve, signaling their departure.

Chen Yu understood. "Sister Bingbing, enjoy your evening. We're going to get something to eat; we're starving."

Shen Manbing laughed. "Go ahead. The almond tofu in the cold dishes is excellent."

Chen Yu took Xia Yangyang's arm, linking it with his, and led her away. But Gu Qichen's gaze remained fixed on the woman beside Chen Yu, even though she hadn't spoken.

"Yangyang!"

Just as Chen Yu and Xia Yangyang took a few steps, Gu Qichen called out her name.