Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Qin Zhiâai smiled at the employee to comfort him before signaling to him that he could leave. After the he walked away, she took a step forward.
She knew Old Master Gu by having been Liang Doukouâs body double. Once her arrangement with Liang Doukou ended, they were strangers again.
Despite knowing them, Qin Zhiâai still had to pretend that she didnât. She smiled and said politely, âHello, I am Master Guâs secretary. May I ask who you are?â
Liang Doukou poured a cup of tea for Old Master Gu and then one for herself, her hand visibly shaking as she did. She slowly turned her head sideways to look at Qin Zhiâai.
Liang Doukou wore sunglasses and a face mask, so Qin Zhiâai could not see her eyes or any expression on her face, but she could sense how shocked and surprised she was from the way her fingers had turned pale from gripping the tea cup too hard.
The atmosphere was uncomfortable.
Old Master Gu did not look happy, either. Noticing Liang Doukouâs discomfort, he asked her, âWhatâs wrong, Xiaokou?â
âNothing, grandpa.â Liang Doukou immediately gathered her emotions and sweetly added, âI just think Gu Yushengâs secretary looks a bit like me.â
His curiosity piqued, Old Master Gu turned to look at Qin Zhiâai. He was surprised by how much they looked alike and understood why Liang Doukou had acted strangely. He didnât ask her about it again.
Liang Doukou put down the tea cup and turned to Qin Zhiâai. She spoke gently and politely as if sheâd never met Qin Zhiâai, âHello, my last name is Liang. This is Yushengâs grandpa.â
Qin Zhiâai immediately welcomed them. âMr. Gu and Miss Liang, how are you?â
Liang Doukou slightly looked up and spoke as softly as before, âGrandpa heard Yusheng bought the Hui Shi gaming company a while ago, and heâs been wanting to tour the company, but heâs been so busy he hasnât had the chance. Today grandpa and I happened to be here, found out the company is having a conference or something, and we decided to surprise Yusheng. But we havenât been able to reach him.â
Liang Doukou then got to the point. âSecretary Qin, do you know where Yusheng is?â
As Qin Zhiâai took her phone out, she said, âLet me make some phone calls.â
She tried Xiaowang first, but he didnât answer. She tried Gu Yusheng next, but he didnât pick up either.
She put down her cell phone and thought about why they werenât answering their phones. She suddenly smiled and explained, âMaster Gu is most likely in the hot springs right now and doesnât have his phone with him.â
âSo...â Liang Doukou did not respond to Qin Zhiâai and turned to Old Master Gu. âGrandpa, donât be mad. When Yusheng is back from the hot springs, heâll see your call and get back to you immediately.â
After a pause, Liang Doukou added, âGrandpa, itâs getting late. Letâs book a room so you can get some rest.â
When Old Master Gu nodded, Liang Doukou turned back to Qin Zhiâai and said, âSecretary Qin, this resort has been booked by Hui Shi, and the desk would not give us a room. Can you contact the manager to arrange a room for grandpa Gu?â