Extra 2.10

Jiang Xue completed her handover swiftly. She wrapped up her more than ten-year career in the art troupe within a week. It wasn’t due to a light workload but because the work in the art troupe was relatively straightforward. Each project had a set deadline, and regardless of the outcome, it was completed without any follow-up.

Reflecting on her past decade, Jiang Xue felt she had been somewhat of a failure. Despite transferring to several military regions, she had never formed a close friendship to any of them. Her life felt solitary and barren, akin to an ascetic monk’s.

But now, tsk tsk…

Her newlywed life was nothing short of idyllic. She and Gu Zhanwang were inseparable, and she felt this might be a form of rebellion. It was a subconscious attempt to channel all the passion she hadn’t had the chance to express over the past decade into Gu Zhanwang. The key was that Gu Zhanwang also appreciated it and reciprocated with even more enthusiasm.

As a result, the two people, who were obviously over thirty years old, were more passionate than young people in their first love. They didn’t need any extra spark; just a casual touch was enough to ignite their passion.

Jiang Xue had nothing to do after handing over her work. She suddenly missed Gu Zhanwang and decided to surprise him at his office.

The company had taken back her car, so she could only take public transportation.

It’s easy for people to transition from frugality to luxury but difficult to go from luxury to frugality. During this period, she either drove herself or was driven by Xiao Du or Gu Zhanwang. Suddenly, having to squeeze into public transportation filled with various odors made me feel quite uncomfortable. After one bus ride and one subway ride, reaching Gu Zhanwang’s office felt like returning from a pilgrimage.

Gu Zhanwang’s office was not far from “Guowang.” Several employees were working there but had never seen Jiang Xue and did not know her.

The receptionist in the front desk saw her and politely stopped her: “Comrade, who are you looking for? Do you have an appointment?”

Xiao Du was sitting at the door of Gu Zhanwang’s office, serving as Gu Zhanwang’s secretary. In short, anyone who wanted to enter Gu Zhanwang’s office had to get his permission.

Xiao Du looked up, not expecting Jiang Xue to come here, and quickly got up to greet her: “Xiao Chen, don’t be rude. This is Madame. Madame, what brings you here? Why didn’t you call me to pick you up?”

Jiang Xue nodded at Xiao Chen, then said to Xiao Du: “I just came to visit here. Where is Gu Zhanwang?”

Xiao Du said: “Mr. Gu is in the reception room meeting with clients. It’s been a while, but he should be coming out soon. Would you like to wait in Mr. Gu’s office?”

Jiang Xue didn’t know if there were any confidential documents in Gu Zhanwang’s office, nor did she know if he minded, so she pointed to an empty seat at the side and said, “No, I’ll sit there and wait.”

While others didn’t know how much Gu Zhanwang valued Jiang Xue, Xiao Du did. Whatever Jiang Xue wanted needed to be followed, so Xiao Du signaled to Xiao Chen. “What are you waiting for? Quickly make some coffee for Madame.”

Jiang Xue said, “I don’t drink coffee; just plain water will do. You all don’t need to worry about me. Just continue with your work.”

Before Xiao Chen’s water was poured, the reception room door was opened. Gu Zhanwang, elegant and graceful, walked out of the room wearing a suit and tie and gold-rimmed glasses. There was another man with him, also in a suit and tie, but his height, temperament, and appearance were far inferior to Gu Zhanwang’s.

It was the first time Jiang Xue saw Gu Zhanwang at work. He looked a bit stern and unfamiliar.

Gu Zhanwang opened the door and saw Jiang Xue. He was stunned for a moment, then he hooked his lips slightly and sent the customer to the door in a foreign language that Jiang Xue couldn’t understand.

When Gu Zhanwang saw Jiang Xue as he opened the door, he was initially taken aback but then subtly curved his lips into a smile. Speaking in a foreign language that Jiang Xue didn’t understand, he escorted the client to the door.

When Gu Zhanwang came back, he took Jiang Xue’s hand and led her into his office. He said, “Don’t let anyone in,” to Xiao Du, and closed the office door.

Xiao Chen came over with the water and, seeing the closed door, asked Xiao Du, “What should I do with this water? Should I deliver it inside?”

Xiao Du replied, “If you want to lose your job, go ahead and deliver it. Otherwise, go back to your seat. Don’t ask, don’t gossip, and don’t talk nonsense. Just do your job.”

How could Xiao Chen be so clueless? Didn’t he see Mr. Gu’s lips nearly reaching his eyes? What’s the point of bringing water now?

Inside the office, with a “click” of the lock, Gu Zhanwang had already pressed Jiang Xue against the door and was kissing her passionately. The French-style deep kiss was so intense that Jiang Xue was nearly out of breath. Finally, Gu Zhanwang released her, biting her lip as he said, “Can’t you learn to breathe after all this time? Are you silly?”

Initially, he thought she was experienced, but she was as inexperienced as a blank sheet of paper, pretending to be seasoned while trying to seduce him. Despite this, he found it very pleasing. Every time he saw her flushed face because of him, he felt more accomplished than if he had built ten “Guowang” companies.

Jiang Xue looked at him with a dazed expression. She lightly bit his lips, tugged at his tie, and said, “I don’t know how to do it. It’s fine as long as Mr. Gu knows how. You teach me.”

Unable to tolerate her look, Gu Zhanwang picked her up and headed towards the large chair. “Last time, you mentioned wanting to try it out to my office. This is perfect. Mr. Gu will teach you everything he knows, okay…”

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An hour later, the phone on Xiao Du’s desk rang. He received an order from his boss and hurried to the “Guowang” shopping mall next door to purchase some new clothes. He also went to “Three Meals and Four Seasons” on the sixth floor to pick up a lavish dinner and deliver it.

Jiang Xue looked at the qipao that Xiao Du had bought and said with disdain, “Why does Xiao Du always buy qipaos for me?”

Gu Zhanwang, slowly fastening her buttons, replied meaningfully, “Not that I buy them often. It’s just that if one gets damaged, I replace it with another. Don’t you like them?”

Jiang Xue stood nearly 1.70 meters tall and had a very standard figure with a well-defined and graceful silhouette. She had practiced dance for years, giving her a slim and straight body with delicate, straight legs. Combined with her naturally cool demeanor, the qipao beautifully showcased the unique charm of Eastern women.

Gu Zhanwang loved how she looked in the qipao and always instructed Xiao Du to purchase the finest silk, which felt exquisite.

Jiang Xue said, “It doesn’t matter what I wear, but qipaos are quite a hassle to put on and take off. It’s fine to wear them occasionally, but it’s bothersome to wear qipao frequently.”

Gu Zhanwang hugged her from behind and replied, “I’m the one who helps you put it on and take it off. If I’m not bothered by it, why should you be?”
Jiang Xue lit a cigarette and blew smoke at his face. “Is that called taking off? You’re just tearing them,” she said, pointing to the qipao that had been ripped on the large armchair. “I quite liked that one; it’s a pity it got torn.”

Gu Zhanwang nuzzled her neck and said, “That’s simple. I’ll buy you several identical ones tomorrow. You can have as many as you want.”

Jiang Xue couldn’t be bothered and patted his head. “Let’s see what good food Xiao Du brought us. I’m hungry.”

Gu Zhanwang gently rubbed her waist. “Were you not full earlier? Are you so greedy?”

Jiang Xue hugged his head and raised her eyebrows unyieldingly: “A man who can’t feed his wife has the nerve to say that.”

Gu Zhanwang bit her earlobe and said dangerously: “Don’t cry later…”

The next second, the qipao that Jiang Xue had just put on with great effort was again ruined.

Jiang Xue raised her foot and kicked him: “My new qipao… Gu Zhanwang, are you annoying me or what!”

Gu Zhanwang picked her up by the waist and said in a hoarse voice, “No, it’s just that the button is broken. We can just sew it back. Xiao Du bought several spare ones…”