“You, you…”
Guo Laoban’s Adam’s apple bobbed, clearly terrified.
After all, a table that heavy couldn’t be lifted by just anyone.
If it came to a fight, he definitely wouldn’t come out on top.
“Dad, let’s go.”
Gu Chen shot him a fierce glare and turned to leave.
Of course, he hadn’t intended to really do anything to the man.
It wasn’t at the point of life and death.
Besides, they were on the other party’s turf, and making things difficult would only backfire.
After walking out of the building, Dad was completely deflated, murmuring.
“It’s over, completely over. There’s no way to renegotiate. I have to find a way to solve this problem.”
“Cheer up, it’s not that big a deal. If we don’t pay, what’s he gonna do, kill us?”
Gu Chen didn’t think that far ahead.
“Long Fei was the same way. Since we can’t afford to pay, let it be what it is.”
He continued to console.
“We’ve already promoted once. We should have accumulated some clients. We can take it slow from now on.”
He had already thought about that.
Rather than being ripped off, it was better to find a way to promote on their own or look for another reliable company.
“It’s not that simple.”
Dad sighed.
“Once we get into an economic dispute, the online store will be shut down. We won’t be able to sell anything. Goods will pile up, and we’ll have to keep spending money every month. Even if we win the lawsuit, it’ll take a year or half a year. Where’s the time to waste?”
After all, Dad was more experienced and knew the consequences of doing this.
But he didn’t blame Gu Chen, knowing that his son was angry because of him.
“Is it that serious?”
Gu Chen’s expression turned even uglier.
He regretted breaking off the relationship so quickly.
‘What should he do now?’
Just as he was feeling frustrated, Ivy saw him come out of the building and immediately approached.
“Gu Chen, you came out.”
Dad also looked over and recognized her instantly.
“It’s you? The one who took the cover photo for us last time?”
“Mm, hello, Uncle.”
Ivy nodded. They had met before, so it wasn’t awkward.
Dad looked confused, completely unaware of what was going on.
“Xiao Chen, what’s going on?”
“Well… I’ll tell you alone.”
Gu Chen only then remembered this matter.
He looked at Ivy, then simply pulled Dad aside and briefly explained the situation.
“Huh? Let her stay at our house? That’s not good. We don’t know anything about her. What if…”
Dad was indeed cautious.
Even though she was a stunningly beautiful woman, he remained on guard.
“You can know a person’s face but not their heart.”
Who knows what her motives are?
“Don’t worry, I’ve already checked her out. Her identity is fine. She’s a sports student from a prestigious American university. The information can be verified. Her dad is a Wall Street elite, and her family is very rich.”
Gu Chen explained in a low voice.
“If she’s rich, why doesn’t she stay in a hotel? Why does she have to be taken in by us?”
“It’s because she had a conflict with her family and her card was frozen.”
Gu Chen continued.
“Think about it. If we take her in, we’ll have to spend money on food and lodging, right? Then we can charge her. Her dad definitely won’t be stingy. That’s dollars. If we charge one-to-one, we’ll directly earn seven times the exchange rate. Maybe the financial crisis will be solved?”
Gu Chen had already thought of his lines and showed a smile.
On one hand, he really couldn’t bear to let this beautiful girl be stranded on the street.
On the other, he could make money.
It was simply delightful.
Dad suddenly saw the light.
“Hey, since when did you get such a business sense?”
He gave an approving look.
This trick was indeed good. After all, an extra pair of chopsticks at home wouldn’t make a difference.
“Of course it’s not inherited from you. Look how badly you’ve been ripped off.”
Gu Chen raised an eyebrow and teased.
“You brat!”
After discussing it, Dad also agreed to take in Ivy.
Knowing she finally had a place to stay, Ivy was extremely happy and repeatedly expressed her thanks.
So Gu Chen drove her back home and temporarily settled her in.
There were only two bedrooms at home.
Dad slept in the master bedroom, Gu Chen in the second bedroom.
There were no extra rooms.
So she had to sleep on the sofa.
Ivy had no objection to this.
But her stomach started growling again.
So far she had only eaten a bread roll, which wasn’t enough to fill her stomach.
“I’ll go cook. Xiao Chen, you keep the guest company.”
Dad already considered Ivy a benefactor and proactively went into the kitchen.
Gu Chen began to handle the settling.
He brought spare blankets and pillows and laid them on the sofa, so sleeping would be fine.
“By the way, what are your plans now?”
After handling the sleeping arrangements, Gu Chen chatted with her.
“I don’t know, but I’ve decided to stay for now. I came on a tourist visa, so I can’t stay long. So I plan to find a job first, then get a work visa. That way, it’ll be convenient for my next plans.”
Ivy thought for a moment and replied.
These matters should have been handled earlier, but she had been too closely chased by bodyguards and had no time.
She barely managed to shake them off, but almost starved to death here.
“But in a small place like ours, let alone foreign companies, there aren’t even many joint ventures. Where are you planning to find a job?”
Gu Chen couldn’t help asking.
“I haven’t figured it out yet, but I’m an all-around athlete. I’d better find a related job.”
Ivy obviously had no specific plan.
Gu Chen admired her courage.
“Uh… that might indeed be hard to find.”
He smiled wryly.
If it were in a big city, with her height and conditions, she could definitely get a work visa as a model.
But in a place like Chengnan City, it’s hard to say.
‘Forget it.’
‘Our own troubles aren’t solved yet. I really can’t afford to worry about her.’
‘Take it one step at a time.’
Soon, Dad finished making dinner.
His specialty was zhajiang noodles.
None of the three had eaten, so they ate together.
“Mmm!! Delicious!”
Ivy was obviously starving. She wolfed down two big bowls before barely feeling full.
As expected of a sports student, a true eater.
After dinner, Gu Chen looked at her dirty appearance and tangled hair, then pointed to the bathroom.
“By the way, go take a shower and change clothes. You’ll feel better.”
Dad’s room had an ensuite bathroom, which he usually used alone.
“But I don’t have clothes. How can I change? Xiao Chen, how about using yours?”
Dad added from the side.
“Mine are all men’s clothes, and… it’s not really convenient.”
Gu Chen was a bit troubled.
He had always been a bit of a neat freak.
Lending outerwear was fine, but letting someone else wear his underwear, even if she was a beauty, felt awkward.
“I see… that’s true.”
Dad paused, then suddenly slapped his forehead.
“No problem. I have a set of women’s clothes in my room, still unopened. I can lend them to Miss Ivy.”
“What the heck?”
Gu Chen’s eyes widened instantly.
“Dad, since when did you have this hobby?”
He looked over in shock.
His dad had always been normal.
Why did he suddenly have women’s clothes hidden away?
Could it be that being single too long had caused psychological issues?
“Don’t talk nonsense!”
Dad quickly explained, afraid of being misunderstood.
“I bought these online a few days ago. They were originally prepared for you as a spare…”
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