Chapter 42: Unable to Persuade

Europe – Ireland

The helicopter landed softly on the empty private helipad, a strong wind whipping around it. 

Black cars lined up nearby, with tall, imposing bodyguards in black suits standing beside them.

Fu Shaoyan and his men had been waiting.

Gu Jingzhan stepped off the plane, holding Xiang Wanqiao close to shield her from the wind. The moment he saw her, Fu Shaoyan’s eyes widened.

He crushed his cigarette under his leather shoe, extinguishing the burning butt.

As Gu Jingzhan approached, Fu Shaoyan called out, Brother Zhan.

Gu Jingzhan, with a blank expression, nodded slightly.

Fu Shaoyan turned to Xiang Wanqiao, offering a polite but distant greeting, Ms. Xiang, hello.

Xiang Wanqiao smiled back, Hello.

In her previous life, she had never met this man, knew nothing about him, and was unaware of his relationship with Gu Jingzhan.

However, she noticed a hint of hostility and inquiry in his gaze.

After a brief greeting, Fu Shaoyan turned back to Gu Jingzhan.

Brother Zhan, where are you going first?

Gu Jingzhan glanced at Xiang Wanqiao, Let’s go to the apartment first. Qiaoqiao is tired.

Okay, I’ll have someone send some food to the apartment.

Okay.

Gu Jingzhan hugged Xiang Wanqiao and led her to the middle car.

Fu Shaoyan gestured for Zhan Jiu to join him in a car.

Once inside, Fu Shaoyan couldn’t hold back his question, why did Brother Zhan bring that woman Xiang Wanqiao?

Zhan Jiu frowned, who knows why Master Zhan brought her.

Didn’t you stop it?

Can I make decisions about things Master Zhan has already decided? Zhan Jiu, still wary of Gu Jingzhan’s anger, dared not be presumptuous.

Even with his own reservations about Xiang Wanqiao, Zhan Jiu could only hold his tongue.

Fu Shaoyan grumbled, What can that woman do here? She’ll only hold him back.

Master Fu, you should persuade Master Zhan if you have the chance! Zhan Jiu finally spoke frankly. That woman Xiang Wanqiao is not a good match for Master Zhan. I’m sure she came here with a purpose.

Fu Shaoyan sighed, Forget it, I can’t persuade him either.

But you can’t just let that woman keep hurting Master Zhan like this! Zhan Jiu protested. She doesn’t feel sorry, but I do!

Fu Shaoyan chuckled, be more careful these days and see what tricks she wants to play.

Zhan Jiu: Yes.

Leaning against Gu Jingzhan, Xiang Wanqiao played with his hands, asking casually, Who was that man just now? What is your relationship with him?

His name is Fu Shaoyan. Our relationship is similar to my relationship with Qi Xiaoyi and Lu Qingzhou, Gu Jingzhan replied.

Xiang Wanqiao understood. No wonder Fu Shaoyan looked at her with the same eyes as Qi Xiaoyi and Lu Qingzhou.

Why didn’t you see him in Kyoto? she asked.

He’s been in Europe for many years, developing the market here and managing the business, Gu Jingzhan explained.

Oh~

Gu Jingzhan rubbed her arm, When we get to the apartment, eat something first and then rest. Fu Shaoyan and I have to deal with something.

Xiang Wanqiao’s heart sank, Are you two the only ones?

Gu Jingzhan chuckled, kissing her forehead, No, there are bodyguards with you. Don’t worry.

Then you also have to pay attention to safety, don’t get hurt, don’t show off, understand?

Yeah.

After reaching the apartment, Gu Jingzhan accompanied Xiang Wanqiao to eat before rushing out with Fu Shaoyan. He instructed Zhan Jiu to stay and protect her safety.

Zhan Jiu, despite looking reluctant, obeyed.

Xiang Wanqiao knew Zhan Jiu looked down on her and was unhappy with her presence. She decided to teach him a lesson.

Pointing at Zhan Jiu, she said, you, help me move my things to the room.

Zhan Jiu: !!!

This woman dared to order him around!

What did you say?

I said, you, help me move my things to the room, Xiang Wanqiao repeated.

Zhan Jiu laughed angrily, folding his arms, Master Zhan asked me to stay to protect your safety, not to work for you.

Then do you want me to call and ask Ah Zhan? Xiang Wanqiao threatened.

You!

Xiang Wanqiao blinked innocently, What about me?

Zhan Jiu glared fiercely but still compromised. He knew that whether the call was made or not, the outcome would be the same.

Xiang Wanqiao watched Zhan Jiu move her things, a smug smile playing on her lips.

Little guy, I can’t cure you!

Xiang Wanqiao showered and then sat on the balcony with her computer, starting her own tasks.

She set up a program to prevent backlash when attacking the other party’s system and created a fake IP address to hide her tracks.

Prepared, Xiang Wanqiao entered the Wei’an Group’s system and checked the European branch.

Just like Zhou Nian, she encountered a powerful force blocking her.

However, she didn’t stop attacking but continued to fight technically.

Xiang Wanqiao’s delicate face showed rare seriousness as her slender fingers flew across the keyboard.

After half an hour, the two sides were evenly matched.

Knowing she couldn’t continue head-on, Xiang Wanqiao withdrew.

Huh~

She leaned back, moving her tired fingers.

This was just a test of the opponent’s strength. Now that she knew their capabilities, there was no need to entangle further.

She would save her strength for a fierce attack tomorrow, catching the opponent off guard.