How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

Chapter 43 - 42 Plan to Outsmart Duan Kun

This hotpot meal was the most satisfying Gu Heng had ever eaten...

Out of the 3 kilograms of mutton, half of it went right into Gu Heng’s stomach, leaving Lin Ran and Fang Xun to split the rest, with only a few slices remaining scattered on the plate...

Both collapsed onto their seats without any image, clutching their stomachs, while only Fang Xun, with a gentle smile, cleaned up the messy table...

The trio resembled the combination of a rich young master and young mistress, plus a maid from the inner chambers...

The lights of the pavilion in the lake’s center weren’t bright, but it was precisely this dimness that added a touch of charm to the little space. Drenched in sweat from eating, Lin Ran had already shed her bathrobe, revealing the nightgown beneath...

Although her nightgown was rather conservative, a nightgown was still a nightgown...

It inadvertently revealed a bit of allure, the occasional flash of white in Gu Heng’s eyes made him, who was already energetic from the meal, become somewhat restless...

The ancients have said, when sated and warm, one thinks of lust...

Under such natural human feelings, it was normal for Gu Heng to have indecent thoughts...

However, these indecent thoughts weren’t directed towards Lin Ran but towards the silently cleaning Fang Xun...

His thoughts were simple.

His only advantage now was his wealth.

But clearly, Lin Ran wasn’t lacking in money; using money to breach her bottom line was plain nonsense unless Gu Heng was willing to throw in all ten million from his bank account, which might somewhat be possible.

But spending ten million to sleep with a woman?

Gu Heng would have to be out of his mind to make such an irrational move.

Not even if it was gilded with gold, let alone diamonds, would it be worth it.

But Fang Xun was different, she needed money...

Especially after the day’s interactions, he had roughly understood what kind of woman Fang Xun was...

First and foremost, she was definitely greedy.

She could be happy for a while just from earning an extra 280 yuan from him.

Later, under the pretense of therapy, he planned to tentatively raise an offer to see if something delightful could happen...

If ten thousand didn’t work, then twenty thousand; if twenty thousand didn’t work, then fifty thousand; after all, money could definitely break her bottom line.

If she really was a woman with principles and integrity, then he would accept it.

The worst was to search on Dianping for a high-end bathhouse or massage parlor, those technicians wouldn’t all have the same principles and integrity, right?

Five years!

A whole five years!

He hadn’t been close to a girl for five years, who could know what he’d been through?

He had hoped to stand firm and not step onto the path of crime, but as the temptations around him grew, he couldn’t hold on. Today he would definitely spend his five years’ savings! Even Jesus couldn’t stop him...

With this thought in mind, Gu Heng named his plan "Conquering Duan Kun Plan" and stood up straight away, imposing an eviction order on Lin Ran so that the big light bulb wasn’t flashing around, otherwise he couldn’t proceed with his plan...

"Alright, dinner’s over, go back to where you belong, I am preparing to rest."

Lin Ran: "???"

"It’s only past seven, and you say you’re going to rest? Are you really young?"

"Health preservation, do you understand?"

"Health preservation?"

Lin Ran looked him up and down skeptically: "Could it be?"

"Could it be my ass, get lost fast, don’t tell me after freeloading you even plan to stick around?"

"Tsk, acting as if someone’s keen on it."

Saying this, Lin Ran stood up displeased, lightly tapping her feet, ready to go back to her room.

With the light bulb ready to leave, Gu Heng also prepared to execute his "Conquering Duan Kun Plan," directly addressing Fang Xun next to him: "By the way, Fang Xun, the therapy last night was quite effective, help me with it again later."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xun also stopped her cleaning activities, responding gently as usual, "It’s possible, but it’s better to do therapy two to three hours after eating for better results."

Gu Heng casually nodded in response.

Overanxious won’t help to savor the hot tofu, if he could endure five years, what’s a few more hours?

...

...

Lin Ran, who was almost out the door, suddenly got a call on her phone. The laziness she had been wearing vanished in an instant, replaced by an intensity Gu Heng had never seen in her...

No sooner had she answered the call than Lin Ran’s calm voice was heard, "I’m on vacation now. Is there something so important that you have to call me during my rest?"

"Didn’t I hand over full responsibility for this project to your team four days ago? I’ve only been away from the company for two days, and you’re telling me there are issues already? You’ve been a team leader for four years and you can’t even complete a project on your own; why don’t you just resign and make space for someone capable?"

Hearing Lin Ran’s oppressive words, Gu Heng suddenly remembered the fear of being dominated by his boss...

Okay, okay, so she’s a two-faced person, playing split personality and contrast game, huh?

A hooligan off duty, but a tyrant at work, huh?

...Well, at 28 she can’t exactly be called a girl anymore...

The call lasted only a minute or two, then Lin Ran’s rather helpless voice sounded again, "Arrange a meeting with the project leader on the other side for me. I’ll be back in Shanghai before two tomorrow afternoon."

After hanging up, Lin Ran, annoyed, rubbed her hair vigorously, turning her once smooth hair into something resembling wildly grown weeds...

Halfway through, she realized there were still two people behind her; she turned back and gave them an awkward smile...

None of the aura of the office tyrant from just a moment ago...

After a brief reflection, she came back and said to Gu Heng and another person, "Since neither of you are busy, why don’t we three go to a bar? I searched online; Wuzhen has a very famous folk bar, and many folk singers have visited it."

Gu Heng: "???"

Is this woman really not going away?

Feeling bad herself, she wants to ruin my good time, huh?

"No."

Gu Heng’s answer was extremely firm.

"Come on, you heard that I’m leaving tomorrow. Don’t you feel a bit reluctant to part with your travel companion?"

Looking at her somewhat coquettish expression and contrived tone, Gu Heng couldn’t help sizing her up: "I mean, don’t you really need to see a psychologist? Isn’t this a bit too split?

"Could it be that there’s still a sister living inside you?"

If it really were so...

It might actually be quite thrilling...

After straightening her messed hair, Lin Ran casually responded, "You’re wrong again. Work is work; life is life. I’ve always been this way in my life.

One has to be stern at work; otherwise, how can one command respect as a leader?"

Gu Heng couldn’t care less about her justification; he wouldn’t accompany her to any damned folk bar tonight.

He had just come back from showing off at a club two days ago, momentarily lacking any desire to show off again; all he wanted now was a clash.

Seeing Gu Heng’s staunch refusal, Lin Ran narrowed her eyes, seemingly plotting something devious, then began typing on her phone.

Once she finished, Gu Heng’s phone, lying on the table, lit up simultaneously.

Lin Ran gestured with her chin, and Gu Heng, puzzled, picked up his phone, only to see the text Lin Ran had sent...

"Are you trying to get rid of me so you can do something with Fang Xun?"

Seeing this text, Gu Heng couldn’t help but look up and lock eyes with her...

Was he really that obvious?

Or was she too smart, figuring out his intentions with just a glance?

Seeing Gu Heng say nothing, Lin Ran took it as his tacit agreement, patting his shoulder like an elder, "It’s okay, we’re all adults here; I understand.

"Accompany me to the folk bar for a check-in. It’ll just take two hours at most and then we’ll be back, without hindering your important matter. How about that?"

After speaking, she gave him a sly smile...

Looking at Fang Xun, still clueless beside them, Gu Heng reluctantly nodded...

However, he swore that until he grew up more, he would never deal again with smart women who could discern your little schemes from the details...

Otherwise, who knows what kind of trick would be played on him...