Page 422 of Assistant to My Contracted Husband

"Jian Ran, were you cursing me in your heart just now?"

Jian Ran: "..."

Jian Ran didn’t respond immediately to Gu Mochen’s sudden question, and she couldn’t help but choke a little, coughing violently.

That was the reaction of someone who had done something guilty and got caught.

Upon hearing her, the smile on Gu Mochen’s lips became even more pronounced as his magnetic laughter sounded.

Indeed, calling Jian Ran not only helped him relax... it also delighted his body and soul.

Gu Mochen narrowed his dark eyes...

"I just... didn’t think of cursing you."

"Hmm... I believe everything you say," he replied.

As Gu Mochen said this, Jian Ran felt even more guilty and couldn’t help but lick her dry lips.

She wondered if everyone who did something guilty felt the same as she did.

Neither of them spoke again, but there was an inexplicable affection weaving between them.

Jian Ran actually wanted to ask... Gu Mochen... how did you manage to hide it so well, everyone thinks Gu Mochen is the president of the Gu Family, but little do they know, Gu Mochen is the helmsman of the Carlo Consortium.

Perhaps... some men are just scheming and unfathomable.

After a long while, Jian Ran heard the respectful Italian coming from the other side of the phone.

Then came Gu Mochen’s crisp response in Italian.

"Sorry, I have to go to a meeting. Jian Ran, I won’t be able to return tonight.

I need to take a flight to Abano Terme. Tomorrow morning, I will rush back to join you to meet with the partner, regarding the design proposal requirements.

In a bit, Secretary Zhou will send someone to give them to you.

.. Be good, take care of yourself, don’t make me worry. "

Jian Ran: "..."

Gu Mochen sat through a full 10 hours of flight, then went straight to meetings without rest.

Recalling Secretary Zhou’s words that the man’s hectic schedule was to quickly return to be with Tang Bao, Jian Ran felt a slight stirring in her heart.

Jian Ran pursed her lips and subconsciously blurted out.

"Hmm, take care of yourself."

Jian Ran’s voice was low, but Gu Mochen captured it precisely and accurately.

"Jian Ran... could you repeat what you just said?"

"Hmm?"

Jian Ran’s beautiful eyes were startled, then realizing she had vocalized her care, her face suddenly felt blazing hot.

"I didn’t say anything just now. I’m going to hang up."

Having said that, Jian Ran hurried to hang up the phone, but still heard the man’s pleased voice escape from his thin lips as she did.

Jian Ran helplessly stretched out her hand to rub her temples.

As for Gu Mochen... how could she have remained indifferent to him before, treating him like a stranger?

But... for some reason, the man had been intentionally or unintentionally stirring her heartstrings lately.

Jian Ran’s eyes darkened...

Jian Ran... don’t be beguiled.

He can speak sweet nothings to you in that tender, soft voice, just as he can... be as gentle as water to other women, as he was with the Qin Family, in the office.

Gu Mochen is a poppy, a poison.

You cannot afford to be tainted.

...

With these thoughts, Jian Ran took the initiative to walk towards the bathroom and then washed her face with cold water, trying to regain some sense so as not to fall under the man’s spell.

...

Meanwhile, in the lounge:

Gu Mochen, looking at the phone that was hung up on, curved his thin lips slightly, looking devilishly charming.

The staff member who came to remind Gu Mochen about the meeting was absolutely terrified.

My God... Mr. Gu actually smiled...

Gu always maintained a serious and no-nonsense demeanor, so it is a wonder who managed to make him smile.

...

At 6 P.M. Rome time, Secretary Zhou arranged for authentic Chinese food to be delivered to Jian Ran and also assigned a female secretary to accompany her.

Jian Ran had seen this female secretary before in the secretarial department of the floor where Gu Mochen was located, under the supervision of Secretary Zhou.

Usually, she only interacted with Secretary Zhou.

And so did Gu Mochen,

"Miss Jian, hello, this is the design request from our partners for tomorrow’s cooperation. Please take a look," she said.

"Alright..."

The female secretary was extremely respectful, her words completely formal without a trace of personal feeling.

The employees of the Gu Family were all top-notch professionals.

This was also one of the important factors in choosing Jian Ran in the first place.

"Miss Jian, the other party mainly deals in mother and baby products. They would like Gu Family to design a baby bottle..."

Jian Ran’s beautiful eyes widened in surprise. She was more involved in architectural design and didn’t do baby bottles.

More importantly, isn’t a baby bottle a small item for the Carlo Consortium?

Why... did Gu Mochen take it?

The female secretary, noticing the confusion in Jian Ran’s eyes, spoke up.

"Miss Jian, Bon Company monopolizes mother and baby products throughout Europe. That is to say, if we land this design project, we could secure about eighty percent of the market share for baby bottle rights," she explained.

Upon hearing this, Jian Ran’s eyes shone brightly.

Now she understood.

So... although it was a small item, it had a big use.

It indeed fit Gu Mochen’s domineering style, preferring to monopolize everything.

"Alright, I understand..."

"Additionally," the secretary continued, "Mr. Gu asked me to remind you... the Bon Group still has a few pieces of land idle... You might as well prepare some new building designs in advance... Opportunities always favor the prepared."

"Hmm."

It looked like...

Gu Mochen really was on the same page as her.

When husband and wife are of one mind, their sharpness can cut through metal, right?

Realizing what she had been thinking, Jian Ran briefly detested herself.

Her thoughts now instinctively considered herself and Gu Mochen as a married couple.

Although, nominally, they were husband and wife.

...

"Miss Jian, then I won’t disturb you further. If you need anything, here’s my business card; you can call me directly. I’m staying in a standard suite on the second floor," the secretary said.

Jian Ran: "..."

A standard suite for an ordinary employee.

Why... was she staying in a presidential suite? Clearly, the female secretary was tacitly aware.

Jian Ran nodded and replied softly.

"Alright, thank you."

"You’re welcome, Miss Jian, it’s what I should do."

...

After the secretary left, Jian Ran heard a notification on her phone and picked it up to find a surprising message from Gu Mochen.

Sorry, Mrs. Gu, Mr. Gu was busy with work today and couldn’t attend to the Gu Family matters. He’ll be more mindful in the future.

Jian Ran: "..."