Chapter 260: Chapter 261: After All, I Love You Very Much

The support staff announced, “Mr. Gu, Miss Xia, shall we begin?”

Xia Yangyang and Gu Qichen approached the set. The interview was unconventional—less a formal interview, and more a casual conversation. Even the chairs were replaced with a loveseat. The host sat to the side.

The host addressed the camera: “Good evening, everyone. We're delighted to have Miss Xia Yangyang and Mr. Gu Qichen with us tonight. Mr. Gu and Miss Xia are a well-known couple in the industry. Two weeks ago, Mr. Gu gifted Miss Xia the priceless Heart of the Kingdom ruby necklace for Christmas. Miss Xia, how did you feel upon receiving such a valuable gift?”

Mentioning the necklace, a sharp pang pierced Xia Yangyang's heart. However, live television required a smile: “It was…unexpectedly precious!”

The host turned to Gu Qichen. “Mr. Gu, why such an extravagant gift? Was there a special meaning?”

Gu Qichen's voice was calm and languid. “No particular reason. It looked good on my wife, so I bought it.”

Xia Yangyang glanced at him. This man, she thought, always lies so calmly.

Even the host’s voice held a hint of envy. “Rumor has it Mr. Gu dotes on his wife. Seeing it firsthand certainly proves it. Could you share your first meeting, Mr. Gu, Miss Xia?”

Xia Yangyang blushed. Their first meeting was hardly public fodder. Gu Qichen, however, simply said, “It was love at first sight. I was completely captivated by her the moment we met.” He gave Xia Yangyang a pointed look at “captivated.” A mischievous glint shone in his eyes.

Xia Yangyang understood instantly. When Gu Qichen was being playful, he usually recounted their first meeting with her “overpowering” him. Clearly, that was his intention now! Her face burned.

The host noticed: “Is Miss Xia blushing? Your first meeting must have been quite interesting.”

The host then asked several more questions, most of which Gu Qichen answered. He skillfully navigated the conversation, speaking neither too quickly nor too slowly, his words crisp and witty. Xia Yangyang barely recognized him. Where did he find all these words? Years in business, she supposed. These top capitalists were masters of public speaking; a single interview was child's play.

The interview flowed smoothly, captivating even the host, who openly expressed her admiration for Gu Qichen several times, wishing to find a boyfriend just like him.

At the close of the show, the host asked, “Mr. Gu, any final words for Mrs. Gu?”

Gu Qichen looked deeply into Xia Yangyang’s eyes, his expression serious. “Wife, I’m sorry. I haven’t always considered your feelings. But that doesn’t mean I don’t trust you. You’re the most important person to me. Even if the world doubts you, I will always believe in you unconditionally. Light and shadow coexist. I want to keep you pure and wonderful, to shield you from darkness, to ensure your happiness. If I’ve hurt you, please forgive me. After all, I love you very much.”