Qi Zhenzhen fled in a panic.
She didn't say goodbye to Li Nuan, and even left Qi Xuanxuan behind.
Gu Sinian watched her hasty departure, swallowing the words that had reached his lips. He had imagined many reactions from Zhenzhen, but never a panicked flight.
"Anian, why are you here alone? Where is Qi Zhenzhen?" Qian Yuanbao asked with a beaming smile.
"Zhenzhen had something to attend to and left early. Did you and the County Princess clear things up?" Gu Sinian asked, casting a steady, sidelong glance at him.
Qian Yuanbao's smile was almost uncontrollable. "Of course, we did. A Nuan is a reasonable girl. She even comforted me, saying she trusts my character and wouldn't believe anything bad said about me by anyone. She said someone like me, who cares about the Children's Home, wouldn't do such absurd things."
Qian Yuanbao grew even more pleased. "So, no matter what lies Feng Baizhao fabricates to slander me, I'm not afraid. I don't care what others think of me, as long as A Nuan believes me, that's enough."
Gu Sinian was taken aback. Other people's opinions didn't matter; it was enough if the person you liked believed in you. Would Zhenzhen believe his words?
"Why are you so strange? You can get distracted even when I'm telling you such happy news. Did something happen?" Qian Yuanbao asked, utterly perplexed.
"I suddenly realized that people should have a good reputation. If you have a good reputation, when rumors spread, people will find them unbelievable. Secondly, although the County Princess doesn't care, she's about to marry you. If you let that actor tarnish your reputation, the County Princess's reputation will also be affected. Therefore, you cannot stand idly by," Gu Sinian said, speaking from the heart.
Qian Yuanbao was even more puzzled. He felt that Anian had been stimulated by something; his way of speaking was like a different person! He had always cared the least about reputation!
Qian Yuanbao's eyes darted around. Anian was just with Qi Zhenzhen. Besides Qi Zhenzhen, who else could have stimulated him? He had to ask Qi Zhenzhen when he had the chance, after all, he had never met anyone capable of stimulating Anian before.
"How should I act?" Qian Yuanbao asked.
"Feng Baizhao is a famous actor. Many people like his plays, and even more people like him personally," Gu Sinian said slowly. "Before he met you, his relationships with those people were not bad. Then he met you, and you were foolish and rich, so naturally, he wanted to take a bite. Unfortunately, past relationships cannot be severed just by saying so. After all, those who have spare money to entertain him must have some power and background."
Qian Yuanbao suddenly understood. He just needed to link Feng Baizhao with those people and stir up trouble. Then the credibility of Feng Baizhao's slanderous words would be reduced, and the impact on him would be negligible.
"Anian, why are you so smart?" Qian Yuanbao asked gleefully.
"You are too foolish," Gu Sinian replied.
Foolish? Was he foolish? How could that be? He was a rare business prodigy. The Qian family's business was booming. Who didn't give him a thumbs-up when they spoke of him? How was he foolish?
Qian Yuanbao wanted to argue with Gu Sinian about the issue of foolishness, but Gu Sinian didn't give him the chance. "I'm leaving now. Please convey my regards to the Li family elders and the County Princess. Oh, and don't forget to safely escort the third young lady of the Qi family back."