Chapter 40: Jealous? My Boyfriend Gave It to Me!

Gu Xiaoya was displeased upon hearing this:

“Did you even pass the message correctly? What guest could be more important than us? Do you even know who we are?”

The receptionist, unfazed and experienced in dealing with various situations, maintained a professional smile.

“I have conveyed the message clearly. President Mu has an extremely important guest today, and that guest is not you.”

The young lady had already shown her a photo of the guest, and it was not this woman.

Gu Xiaoya had never been treated so coldly before.

“Call again and let me speak to her.”

The receptionist’s expression soured.

“Perhaps you should make another appointment.”

What’s wrong with this woman? Can’t she understand words? I’ve made it clear.

And to think she’s a famous celebrity—what a disappointment. Instant loss of admiration.

Lin Muyu also didn’t want to miss this opportunity.

It was difficult to arrange a meeting with Mu Baixuan, and he had put in a lot of effort to secure this appointment.

If they had to wait for another chance, who knew when that would be?

Moreover, if Mu Corporation’s car project really succeeded, it would become a global sensation.

Establishing a connection with Mu Corporation would be a huge boost for Lin Corporation as well.

“I am Lin Muyu from Lin Corporation. Your vice president has already scheduled a meeting with us today. Miss Gu has always been very reliable and would never break an appointment.”

The receptionist was speechless.

Do these two not understand human language?!

Still, maintaining professionalism, she explained again:

“Mu Corporation has canceled all meetings today, except for this one important guest.”

They weren’t the only ones turned away—why were they making such a fuss?

Before, when they flaunted their high-profile engagement, it had made people swoon. But now, the impression was completely shattered.

Unaware of the receptionist’s thoughts, Lin Muyu and Gu Xiaoya decided to wait in the lobby for Mu Baixuan.

Just then, Gu Man entered.

The receptionist, upon seeing the important guest, was about to go over to her—

But Gu Xiaoya rushed forward first.

Gu Man gestured for the receptionist to hold back, and she obediently stepped aside.

However, feeling anxious, the receptionist quietly called security.

Seeing Gu Xiaoya charging in with such aggression, she was worried that the distinguished guest might get hurt.

Then she got a clear look at Gu Man—

Stunning!

The young lady was incredibly beautiful, her presence absolutely striking!

And the gemstone necklace resting on her collarbone—it was dazzling even from ten meters away, absolutely breathtaking!

A perfect match for her.

“Gu… Sister, what are you doing here?”

Gu Xiaoya’s face still hurt from the cat scratch earlier. She had undergone emergency treatment to avoid scarring, but the pain lingered.

Seeing Gu Man, her rage flared again.

Then, her gaze locked onto the dazzling gemstone at Gu Man’s neck.

Her eyes were filled with envy, her mind consumed with the desire to claim it for herself.

“I’m here to see Miss Mu,” Gu Man replied with a smile.

“Oh? Are you here for the same reason as us, my dear little sister and dear brother-in-law?”

“Manman.”

Lin Muyu couldn’t hide his amazement.

Especially at the sight of the gemstone—it was undeniably a top-tier piece, worth no less than 1 billion.

His expression shifted.

His tone softened.

“Did you come because you knew we were here?”

Gu Man was speechless.

These two—so delusional!

“You’re overthinking things.”

Lin Muyu refused to believe it. After hesitating, he finally said:

“Manman, I know you’re still mad at me, but I had my reasons… I know you can’t forget me… but why would you wear such an eye-catching necklace in public? It’s dangerous, you know?”

Saying this, he reached out to take off Gu Man’s necklace.

Gu Man moved swiftly.

Smack!

She slapped the back of Lin Muyu’s hand, leaving it red and swollen.

“Don’t flatter yourself.”

“I can’t forget you? Keep dreaming!”

“And don’t touch my necklace—it was a gift from my boyfriend!”

Lin Muyu was stunned. He even forgot about the pain in his hand, his face filled with disbelief.

“Boyfriend? You actually have a boyfriend? Who?!”

Gu Man pulled up a picture of Song Lufeng on her phone.

“See? This is my boyfriend!”

Sorry, Lord of Song City, borrowing your picture for a moment.

It’s fine—you won’t know, and you won’t mind, right?

She knew this was childish.

Purely an act of revenge.

But she just couldn’t stand these two scumbags.

Lin Muyu was good-looking, even more handsome than some celebrities, so finding someone who could completely overshadow him wasn’t easy.

Yet, the moment Song Lufeng’s picture appeared—

Lin Muyu was instantly reduced to nothing.

He looked at the photo, his expression turning sour as if he had swallowed something rotten.

Meanwhile, Gu Xiaoya, upon seeing the image, clenched her fists tightly, jealousy raging within her.

That level of attractiveness—if he entered the entertainment industry, he would dominate. A guaranteed superstar.

Forget just his looks, even his aura was unparalleled.

If he played a domineering CEO, he was the domineering CEO—he wouldn’t even need to act.

If he played a general, he would exude the perfect balance of ferocity and tenderness—a true dreamboat.

Compared to him, Lin Muyu wasn’t even worthy of carrying his shoes.

And more than that—such a man casually gifted a gemstone worth billions?!

Who was he?

Gu Xiaoya racked her brain.

Suddenly, she recalled a high-profile banquet where a man had stolen the spotlight—

All the major financial giants had bowed to him.

Just by sitting there, he commanded the room, exuding absolute power.

A man whose presence made top celebrities unworthy even to serve him.

And this man—he looked somewhat similar to the one in the picture.

Could he be from that family?

If so, then—

Gu Xiaoya nearly lost her balance. The jealousy was driving her insane.

Gu Man, seeing their reactions, felt immensely satisfied.

Yes.

This was childish.

But it felt so good.

And just then—

“Miss Gu, you’re here!”

Mu Baixuan personally came downstairs to greet her.

Accompanying her was Mu Corporation’s leader, Mu Jiangxiong, along with the company’s entire senior management team.

Gu Xiaoya was overjoyed and stepped forward.

“Miss Mu, hello! I’m Gu Xiaoya.”

But Mu Baixuan walked right past her.

She stopped in front of Gu Man.

“Miss Gu, I hope you haven’t been waiting too long. Please, this way.”

Clearly, they had been waiting all morning without daring to leave—yet she said Gu Man had been waiting?

And the humility in her tone was unmistakable.

“You must be Miss Gu! Seeing you in person is even more impressive than your reputation. Such a young talent, truly outstanding!”

Mu Jiangxiong, a business tycoon known for his ruthless decisiveness—even against foreign capital suppression—spoke to Gu Man with nothing but admiration.

The Mu Corporation executives also nodded in agreement, all showing their utmost respect.

They surrounded Gu Man, leading her upstairs like a queen at the center of attention.

“Gu Man!”

Gu Xiaoya couldn’t take it anymore and screamed.

At that moment, security arrived.

Mu Baixuan ordered:

“We have an important guest to meet. Remove all irrelevant people.”

Then, as if recalling something, she added:

“Also, from now on, Mu Corporation will never collaborate with Gu Xiaoya or Lin Corporation! Make an official announcement!”

Gu Xiaoya’s vision went dark.

The security guards showed no mercy, escorting her and Lin Muyu out of Mu Corporation’s building.