Qin He's brow furrowed as she thought of Zhang Caiyu.
Despite the huge scandal Zhang Caiyu had caused this time, Fang Yaozu had shown no reaction.
The brand Caifang was now completely ruined, yet Fang Shi had not withdrawn their investment. Instead, they had added another thirty million yuan.
Qin He, picturing Fang Yaozu's shrewd expression, couldn't fathom how Zhang Caiyu had managed to persuade him to increase the investment.
Qin He pulled a chair over and sat beside Gu Qishen, propping her chin on her hand as she watched him work.
Gu Qishen felt a pair of large eyes blinking at him from beside him, an act that seemed to test his resolve.
After finishing a document, Gu Qishen temporarily set aside his work.
He reached out, pulling Qin He, who was seated, into his embrace.
"What are you doing?" Qin He was startled.
Gu Qishen smiled playfully, "Why are you staring at me like that?"
"Can't I look at my boyfriend?" Qin He chuckled softly and reached up to stroke Gu Qishen's chin.
Her fingers provocatively traced his Adam's apple.
Gu Qishen's gaze deepened, and he lifted her, placing her on the desk.
Seated on the desk, with Gu Qishen before her, Qin He had nowhere to retreat.
She whispered, "Put me down!"
"No," Gu Qishen replied in a low voice. When he engaged in intimate acts, his voice was always soft, a husky, low murmur that was incredibly alluring.
Qin He was kissed until she was dazed, her eyes glistening, looking exceptionally pitiful.
Her lips were glossy from the kiss, slightly parted.
Gu Qishen glanced at them, his resolve once again severely tested.
Qin He stared into Gu Qishen's wolf-like eyes and seized the opportunity to jump off the desk.
"You, get back to work properly!" Qin He said, her expression one of nervousness.
Gu Qishen chuckled, "Alright."
Both of them were by the desk. This time, Qin He didn't dare to stare at him so openly. She took out her phone and chatted with people from Qingyan Mansion.
Within a few minutes, Gu Qishen's phone on the desk rang.
Qin He heard Gu Qishen answer the call. They were sitting very close, and she could hear the woman's crying on the other end of the line.
Gu Qishen's expression turned serious, "Mom, I know."
Madam Gu's voice was choked, and Qin He couldn't hear clearly, but she caught fragmented mentions of Gu Ranran.
After Gu Qishen hung up, Qin He frowned, "Did something happen to Ranran?"
Gu Qishen's expression was cold, "Ranran came home this morning asking for money, and my mother refused. Ranran said some unpleasant things."
Qin He sighed.
Gu Qishen's phone rang again.
He answered the call, his expression turning completely cold.
"Lin Xiaoya?"
Upon hearing Song Nuan's name, Qin He immediately looked up.
After hanging up, Gu Qishen mused for a few seconds, "We can't wait any longer. Song Nuan has gone to find Yang Hao."
It was impossible for the Gu family to not care about Gu Ranran, especially with Shen Yizong lurking in the shadows. Gu Qishen had many men stationed on Tingqing Road.
Qin He's brow furrowed as well, "What does Song Nuan want to do now?!"
If she went to Yang Hao, one could guess she intended to harm Gu Ranran.
Gu Qishen put down his phone, "They said Song Nuan and Yang Hao met at a coffee shop on Tingqing Street. After they left, my men checked the surveillance footage. Song Nuan gave Yang Hao two hundred thousand yuan."
Qin He's delicate face turned cold, "Song Nuan certainly knows how to play people!"
She pursed her lips. After various efforts, Gu Ranran was out of money.
If this continued, Yang Hao, being the kind of person he was, wouldn't stay still for long and would reveal his true colors in a few days.
But now, Song Nuan had given Yang Hao money.
Qin He rubbed her temples, contemplating for a few seconds, "I had originally planned for this to pass smoothly, and for Ranran to learn how to judge people. But it seems that's not possible now. Song Nuan gave Yang Hao money, and a person like Yang Hao would do anything for money!"
Therefore, they couldn't cut off Gu Ranran's financial support after all.
Gu Qishen's expression was icy.
"I'll have Yu Jing escort Yang Hao out of Qingcheng!"
"Forget it," Qin He quickly stopped him. "Ranran is infatuated right now. She's just started dating. Using such forceful methods will only make her more defiant."
Qin He pursed her lips, "Let me think."
Qin He calculated. Song Nuan had only given Yang Hao two hundred thousand yuan. At least for now, she definitely hadn't made any illegal or harmful demands to Yang Hao, otherwise she wouldn't have given so little.
Most likely, Song Nuan had learned the inside story of Gu Ranran and Yang Hao's relationship.
Perhaps, she just wanted to keep Yang Hao placated, so he would continue to stay by Gu Ranran's side.
After thinking for over ten minutes, Qin He made a decision.
She looked at Gu Qishen, who was coldly handling documents.
"Gu Qishen, I have a plan. But it will require your cooperation, and your mother's."
Gu Qishen looked up.
Qin He chuckled softly, "We will also need two hundred million yuan in funds."
"Are you really going to give it to Yang Hao?" Gu Qishen's brow furrowed.
"Yes," Qin He said with a smile. "But—"
Half an hour later, they had finalized their plan.
By the time work ended in the afternoon, Qin He accompanied Gu Qishen to the Gu family's old residence.
Madam Gu was somewhat dejected due to her argument with Gu Ranran that day.
Seeing Qin He arrive, Madam Gu forced a smile, "He'er is here."
In the living room, Qin He explained her plan to Madam Gu.
After listening, Madam Gu hesitated, "Do you think this will work?"
Qin He nodded, "We can't let Ranran stay outside any longer. Song Nuan has already set her sights on her."
Madam Gu gritted her teeth, "Then let's do it. I'll call Ranran tonight!"
Qin He visited Old Madam Gu. The old lady's health had been deteriorating recently, and she no longer recognized anyone.
After visiting Old Madam Gu, Qin He spent some time holding Lele and coaxing her.
Until the matter with Shen Yizong was resolved, she didn't intend to let Lele leave the Gu family's old residence.
In the evening, Qin He ate dinner at the old residence before leaving.
Gu Qishen drove her back to the Qin family's house.
Upon arriving home, Qin He greeted Ming Yuzhu, then went to her room to wash up and lay down on her bed, contemplating whether there were any omissions in her plan for tomorrow.
The next day.
Qin He got up at eight in the morning. After getting dressed, she picked up her bag and drove out.
She drove all the way to the Gu family's old residence, arriving around nine o'clock.
Madam Gu was sitting in the living room, looking a bit nervous, "I called Ranran at seven this morning. She should be here soon."
Qin He nodded, "Auntie, you must maintain your composure in a moment."
Madam Gu agreed.
After Qin He sat down, Gu Qishen also came down from upstairs. Seeing that Qin He had arrived, he sat beside her.
About ten minutes later, the housekeeper walked in from outside, "Madam, Miss and her friend have arrived."
Qin He raised an eyebrow. Her body, which had been sitting upright, tilted sideways, leaning directly into Gu Qishen's embrace. She raised her hands slightly, playing with her fingernails, and tilted her eyes up, presenting a picture of unrestrained arrogance.
When Gu Ranran entered the room, this was the scene she saw.
Thinking of the man her brother was going to marry, Gu Ranran felt a surge of anger.
Qin He had been a perfect actress before!