The Deepest Color of the Night

Fang Jin stared at Gu Yuan dumbfounded, and said after a while, "I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry, what the hell, where did you go last night, and you didn't answer more than 20 calls? You didn't come back all night, right? The sound of my knocking on your door can be heard by a dead man!"

Fang Jin didn't expect Gu Yuan to be so obsessed with details, and after a while he managed to say: "I...I fell asleep with a fever, I really didn't hear anything."

Gu Yuan frowned his bushy eyebrows, looked at him with sharp eyes for a moment, then suddenly walked to the edge of the bathtub.

Fang Jin's only reaction was to shrink back suddenly, and his mouth was completely buried in the hot water from the nostrils down.But at the next moment, Gu Yuan stretched out his hand under his unbelievable gaze, put it on his forehead for a while, and then said in disbelief, "Is it steamed with hot water?"

Fang Jin raised a hand from the water with a splash, and waved him out as a gesture.

"The water splashed on me!" Gu Yuan said unhappily, because he was going to attend the banquet, he was wearing a formal shirt and trousers, the top handmade high-end, in the steamy bathroom, he looked abruptly well-dressed, matched with the pressing The eyes and questioning seemed even more aggressive: "Are you being so perfunctory when you are an assistant next to Gu Mingzong? Why didn't you answer the phone? Did the phone turn on silent? Did you not answer it on purpose? Why didn't you call to report when you were sick?" one time?"

Fang Jin huddled in the bathtub, almost speechless in embarrassment, his eyes were covered with water from the mist.

"I only brought you an assistant this time!" Gu Yuan pointed his finger at his forehead and said, "There are still six days of receptions and chambers of commerce. I will be in trouble if you get sick without even saying hello! You know? How much is your monthly bonus?"

Fang Jin's ears were red and he was about to bleed. It took him a long time to maintain the position where his face was half buried in the water and shook his head, his eyes were full of begging you to stop talking.

Gu Yuan wanted to teach him a few more words, but when he looked at the shadowy neck and shoulders under the water, and the deep collarbone, he suddenly choked up.

I don't know when the atmosphere became very weird, probably because of the stuffy bathroom, Gu Yuan suddenly felt very hot, and even the muscles on the back of his clothes were slightly sweaty.

"..." Gu Yuan stood up as if nothing had happened, and said coldly, "Hurry up and wash it out!" Then he turned and walked out.

·

A moment later, Jin was wrapped in a bathrobe and poked his head out of the bathroom, only to see Gu Yuan sitting on the bed with his back facing him, flipping a page of the document in his hand: "Are you alright?"

Fang Jin quickly touched the roll of clothes on the bed, then went back to the bathroom and closed the door.

When he came out after a while, he was already dressed, and his shirt was neatly buttoned to the top button.Gu Yuan just turned around, and saw that he was holding the German contract that Fang Jin was reviewing recently in one hand, and holding a thermometer in the other.

"..." Fang Jin didn't know what to say in his current mood.He had been Gu Yuan's assistant for several months, and today for the first time he felt the urge to push this person out and slam the door.

However, Gu Yuan turned a blind eye and threw the thermometer over: "Here."

Fang Jin stayed for a long time before picking up the thermometer and stuffing it into his ear under Gu Yuan's oppressive gaze.The next second the reminder sounded, Gu Yuan grabbed the thermometer, took a look, and raised his eyebrows: "36 degrees eight."

"..." Fang Jin wanted to cry but had no tears: "I really got up this morning and retired..."

Gu Yuan patted the thick contract full of notes and analysis in his hand, and said coldly: "I won't pursue this matter for the sake of your work, but this time is not an example. If there is another Don’t blame me for firing you, do you hear me?”

As soon as the words fell, Fang Jin's heartbeat missed half a beat, and she stared at him helplessly.

There was a dazed expression on his face, he seemed a little innocent, and he didn't realize what he heard.

For some reason, under such gaze, a subtle strangeness suddenly rose in Gu Yuan's heart.If you savor it carefully, this strangeness seems to be inexplicably similar to the moment in the bathroom just now, a bit numb, crisp and indescribable.

He swallowed his saliva almost instinctively, and suppressed the unspeakable taste: "Did you hear that?"

"...Yes," Fang Jin whispered.

Gu Yuan gave up and beckoned him to come over and read the contract together.

·

After Gu Yuan came back from the UK, he took over an ocean shipping company under the name of the Gu Family Group, as well as a telecommunications company with investment shares.The reason why Fang Jin was kept by Gu Yuan's side was not only the final compromise with Gu Mingzong, but also an important reason because he was really helpful in both aspects of business.

Fang Jin is studying for a master's degree in finance and banking in Germany, and an important ship supplier for ocean transportation is also a German-funded enterprise, and often needs to communicate with German experts.In addition, when he was by Gu Mingzong's side, it is said that he also helped deal with telecommunications enterprise projects, and he also has experience in financial operations and report review in the telecommunications industry. Gu Yuan did not have such a person in his confidantes.

When Fang Jin first arrived, Gu Yuan observed coldly for a while.As an assistant, he is indeed very competent. He is careful and considerate in his work, and he has a comprehensive view of the problem. He completes everything he is asked to do without compromise. The most important thing is that he does not express any opinions unless asked.

Later, Gu Yuan tested him a few times calmly, and he was satisfied with the results. Finally, he slowly handed over the more important contracts and documents to him.

"Global oil prices are fluctuating, and ocean transportation is sluggish. These years, foreign-funded shipyards have given away profits to grandma's house. Waiting for the ship to be brought in in the second half of the year before reselling it, at least this amount of profit." Gu Yuan made a gesture of three : "U.S. dollars. I have finalized the downstream buyers."

Sitting beside him, Fang Jin listened carefully, and asked, "But which project will the down payment come from?"

"If the interest rate of the bank loan is stable, we can collect money from the cooperative project with Mingda Transportation." Gu Yuan paused for a moment, as if he was pondering something, and then said: "As far as I guess, it will not be unstable. You will send Mingda again later." Show me your background check."

Unlike Gu Mingzong, who has already made a decision and only needs to stay at the top and watch the general trend every day, Gu Yuan has a lot of specific, tedious and complicated official duties to deal with.

When Fang Jin first came to him, he was secretly surprised that he was so energetic. Sometimes he would fight until two or three o'clock in the morning at the reception on the first day, and get up to work for thirteen or four hours the next day, and the whole process was efficient and thoughtful. The mind operates with the orderliness of a computer.

What's more, he can run several important projects at the same time without any confusion. All contacts, project progress, capital flow and short-term plans are as orderly as a clear and detailed map in his mind, and there is never any confusion. error.

Men who work hard are the sexiest. Gu Yuan used a pen to mark out key points on the contract. Fang Jin's eyes fell on his deep eyebrows and straight nose bridge, slightly dazed.

"Okay, I still have to prepare for the speech at the evening reception." Gu Yuan snapped the documents together, raised his eyes and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Fang Jin suddenly withdrew his gaze, concentrated on the cover of the contract and said, "No."

"..."

Gu Yuan seemed to want to say something, but immediately forgot the words.

He suddenly found that he and Fang Jin were sitting on the bed, and the fresh and pleasant smell of water after bathing came from his side. It seemed that the soap was a mixture of floral and fruity scents, which made people want to smell it carefully.

What kind of fragrance is it?This idea suddenly popped up in Gu Yuan's mind.

You should be able to know by asking the housekeeper, the toiletries in the guest room should be prepared uniformly.

Gu Yuan thought about it, and felt that there was something wrong with Fang Jin sitting side by side on the edge of the bed.The strange feeling that had just been pressed back turned up even more intensely, and even made him suddenly have the illusion that he didn't know where to put his hands, and he didn't know where to look with his eyes.

In a trance, only the fragrant water vapor clearly inhaled into the nose, Gu Yuan closed his breath, and even his thoughts went blank for a moment.

"...Since you are sick, you should rest first." Gu Yuan stood up, and heard himself say in a cold tone, "Don't disappear again at night, I told you to answer the phone."

Fang Jin whispered, "Yes."

Gu Yuan hummed in his nasal cavity, put down the file, walked around the big bed, and walked out of the room without making any expression on the surface.

The moment he closed the door behind his back, he couldn't help turning his head, and saw Fang Jinzheng turning his face to look at him through the crack of the door.At that moment, the expression in his eyes seemed a little sad, but it was only very subtle, the feeling of diluted ink being gently wiped on the rice paper.

Gu Yuan couldn't help but want to see clearly, but at this moment the door was already closed tightly with a click.

... Do you still mind if I said just now that he should be fired?

Is it too serious?

For several full seconds, Gu Yuan stared at the door panel, hesitation gradually grew in his heart, and in an instant he even had an urge to push the door open again and go in to explain.

But then he realized that there was nothing wrong with such a small threat as a boss, it was clearly Fang Jin's glass heart as a subordinate.

Yes, that is his glass heart.

Gu Yuan took a deep breath, turned and left expressionlessly.

·

That night, Fang Jin really didn't release the boss's pigeons. Before the reception started, he dressed up and stood in front of the auditorium.Gu Yuan was too busy to give a welcome speech, so he nodded and left before he had time to teach him a lesson.

Most of the guests who came tonight were important senior executives within the group and heads of various branches, so Gu Yuan's speech almost publicly revealed Gu Mingzong's approval of the eldest son.Standing at the long banquet table, Fang Jin applauded along with the flow and glanced at Chi Wanru who was not far away, but saw this woman with gorgeous makeup and a smile on her face, without any strange emotions.

After all, after so many years of experience in Gu's family, Jiang is old and hot.

Standing behind her was a girl in a pale gold gown, probably her niece.Fang Jin took a careful look, she was an undoubted beauty, her features were extremely charming and European style, her fair skin and red lips were extremely sexy, her long black hair was tied into a noble bun with a gemstone headband; her figure was very tall and uneven She is graceful, elegant and virtuous, perhaps even better than Chi Wanru when she was young.

Fang Jin was a little dazed.

He thought he would feel a little bit sad, but when things came to an end, he realized that what he felt in his heart was actually happiness.

Such a beauty is really suitable for Gu Yuan.

If the two of them stand together, anyone will sigh like a golden boy and a jade girl.

Fang Jin thought about it, and the applause gradually slowed down.At this moment, out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly caught a glimpse of Gu Mingzong who was standing behind Gu Yuan on the high platform, and his eyes fell on him in the crowd, revealing an almost imperceptible smile.

Fang Jin's heart trembled for a moment, and in the blink of an eye, Gu Yuan leaned over and put down the microphone. Gu Mingzong immediately stepped forward and began to give a polite speech to thank all the guests.

The extremely subtle but meaningful smile lines just now seemed to have never happened. Fang Jin didn't know if it was his own illusion, and he stood there slightly stiff.

After the speech, the reception officially began.Gu Yuan finished talking and toasting with people from all walks of life like running water, strode through the crowd smelling of alcohol, Fang Jin raised a glass of soda water from the long dining table behind him in time and handed it over.

Gu Yuan took it and drank it down, then took the plate from Fang Jin's hand, and bit off half of the shelled king shrimp.After killing half of the plate of food in such a storm, he wiped his mouth with a napkin in Fang Jin's hand and asked, "What did you eat?"

Fang Jin didn't expect him to ask this question, so he paused for a moment before saying, "Just... just eat something. What do you want?"

Gu Yuan shook his head, and casually pulled the servants who passed by: "The preserved egg and lean meat porridge made at noon today is not bad, bring me a bowl."

The servant took the order to go, Fang Jinqi asked: "Why do you remember to eat that?"

"For you."

"……I?"

"Don't you have a fever?"

"...Don't you believe it?"

Gu Yuan said coldly: "Aren't I cooperating with you?"

Fang Jin was speechless, feeling that there was something wrong with this logic, but he couldn't tell what was wrong for a while.

At this time the servant brought up a small bowl of steaming hot preserved egg and lean meat porridge, Fang Jin couldn't refuse, so he could only pick up the porridge and drank it under Gu Yuan's piercing eyes.In fact, Chef Gu's craftsmanship is really good. The preserved eggs are delicious and rich, and the lean meat is distinct. With the addition of shredded ginger, sesame oil, shallots, and coriander, the pearl rice is white, round, sticky and soft, and it melts in the mouth-but in It's a bit weird to drink preserved egg and lean meat porridge in such a luxurious occasion, Fang Jin glanced to both sides while drinking, just hoping that no one would notice him.

Gu Yuan impatiently picked up the diamond-encrusted Vacheron Constantin: "Hurry up, the next round of toasting is about to begin, and I want to go out for a walk."

Fortunately, the corner where they were standing was relatively hidden. Fang Jin finished his porridge like a thief, and hurriedly wiped his mouth with a napkin.

After he finished drinking the hot food and wiped it vigorously, under the bright lights of the banquet hall, the corners of his mouth were glowing reddish.

Gu Yuan's eyes subconsciously fell on it, and then he moved away abruptly, his Adam's apple slid up and down: "Okay? I was drinking too fast with those people just now, you accompany me to go outside to blow some air."

It would be a lie to say that Gu Yuan's life as the eldest son of a wealthy family is not luxurious, but it is not as comfortable as outsiders think.He was born without a biological mother. Gu Mingzong knew that a boy who grew up in the hands of a nanny in the inner house would definitely not become a child, so he had an extremely cold attitude towards all the personal servants around him, and strictly prohibited any spoiling and connivance.When he was young, Gu Yuan went to England to study in order to build up his body and gain knowledge. As soon as he was on vacation, he was sent by Gu Mingzong to work on the family farm. He was good at brewing wine, raising horses, and milking cows.When another rich second generation was driving a yacht to meet beautiful women, he was learning to ride a horse in an English country manor, and once he almost fell and broke his neck.

When he returned from the UK, he immediately took over a shipping company with poor performance and a telecommunications project that had been losing money for years without making a profit.He moved out of the Gu family's main house, and lived in a luxury apartment in the city center next to the company. Every time he came back, it was because the Gu family held birthdays, new year, business appreciation banquets and other large-scale celebrations that required human help—and Gu Mingzong was a real man. Using Gu Yuan as a labor force, all those old foxes who cannibalize people at the top of the group will be handed over to his son to deal with.

There are colorful lights hanging in the garden outside the banquet hall, the fountain is gurgling, and the melodious serenade of the band is heard in the distance.Gu Yuan loosened the tight tie, the whole body was shaken by the cool wind, and the smell of alcohol dissipated a lot.

Fang Jin walked behind him, only to hear him suddenly ask: "Have you seen that Chi Qiu too?"

"Who?"

"Chi Wan is like her niece."

Fang Jin's throat tightened, and it took him a while to think about it: "Very...beautiful."

"Pretty but not for food." Gu Yuan sneered: "I thought I didn't know, that girl was adopted by her family since she was a child. Originally, Chi's family was low-ranking, and Chi Wanru came up with this idea just to disgust me, but in the end she didn't know." Get an adopter to make up the number. You didn't come and didn't see you yesterday, she told me to 'get along with the girl' in front of my father, and I choked back right away..."

Fang Jin asked in amazement, "What are you choking on?"

"I said that the cheap cousin should also be taken care of by Gu Yang, so what does it have to do with me." Gu Yuan said coldly, "Leave her a little extra, I really think she is my stepmother."

Fang Jin didn't know how to answer, so he could only comfort her after a long while: "It's good that you know she's not."

Gu Yuan was moody in the face of outsiders, but he spoke very directly in front of his trusted subordinates, and wanted to make some more jokes, when suddenly he saw a graceful figure flashing not far away - it was Chi Qiu.

Coincidence or on purpose?

Gu Yuan has seen all kinds of tricks by his subordinates, monsters and ghosts, and has never had anything to do with such words as "first love", "heartbeat" and so on in his life.In his eyes, any so-called romantic encounter can only be divided into two types, one is deliberately arranged and failed, and the other is deliberately arranged and then acted out by luck—as for any coincidence, there is no such thing at all. , where are there so many coincidences in the world?

Gu Yuan's heart moved, and an extremely mischievous idea suddenly popped up, he turned around and pulled Fang Jin over to the side of the road.

"you……"

Gu Yuan pressed Fang Jin's mouth, then hugged him in his arms, and pressed down against his face.

"...!"

Fang Jin felt as if he had been electrocuted, his breathing stopped, his heart stopped beating, and layers of paralysis spread from the depths of his brain to his whole body.

He couldn't move or utter a sound, all senses of his body disappeared, he only felt Gu Yuan's face pressed against his cheek in a trance, breathing in his ears, under the dim light, it was as if two people were kissing .

How is this going?

... Are you dreaming?

Fang Jin's mind went blank, as if it was just a few seconds and as long as a century, when he suddenly heard a sound nearby, followed by a pale golden skirt turning back from the bushes behind Gu Yuan.

...is Chi Wanru's niece.

Only then did Fang Jin understand what was going on, his heart gradually resumed beating, all the blood in his body rushed to his face and hands, and he felt dazed for a while.

Gu Yuan didn't let Fang Jin go until he was sure that the footsteps had gone away, and said hoarsely, "I'm sorry, I'll show her a play, you..."

He stopped speaking unknowingly, and saw Fang Jin's beautiful and fair side face was burning red, as if it could bleed, and there was flowing water in the dark eyes, as if all the stars in the sky were reflected in the depth of the beautiful pupils. place.

Gu Yuan was stunned.

The faint nocturnes and human voices in the distance gradually disappeared, and the whole world was left with only the night wind blowing through the grass, making a rustling sound, covering the sky and covering the earth.

Why does he look so girly, Gu Yuan thought in confusion.

Why is his face so red and his eyes so wet? Is he angry?

What if he cried out?Will he resign suddenly?

Gu Yuan moved his lips, as if he wanted to say something, but something seemed to be blocked in his throat and he couldn't make any sound.At this moment, he suddenly found that he was still holding Fang Jin's arm tightly, so he let go immediately like an electric shock, only feeling that the palm of his hand was hot as if he had been burned.

"You..." Gu Yuan said.

Then, at this moment, he suddenly saw a mark under Fang Jin's collar.

The colorful lights in the garden in the distance are reflected in the distance. Although the light is dim, the distance is very close.Gu Yuan is tall enough to look down at Fang Jin. From this angle, he can clearly see what the mark is.

—that was a hickey.

Gu Yuan's brain felt as if he had been hit by a heavy hammer, and there was only one thought in his mind: So he did that last night!

No wonder you had to answer my phone!Lie to me today!

He went to find someone!

An anger of being deceived and betrayed swept through Gu Yuan's heart in an instant. It was sudden and intense without warning, leaving him no time to think or react.

He gritted his teeth and stared at Fang Jin, his chest rose and fell slightly, and he opened his mouth after a long time but said nothing.

Then he turned his head decisively and strode away across the lawn.

"..."

Fang Jin didn't realize what happened at all, he watched Gu Yuan walk quickly across the garden to the banquet hall with a look of astonishment in his eyes.

This is... what's going on, does he feel sick?

--nausea.

This guess came up almost instinctively, but Fang Jin's face changed slightly immediately, as if a bucket of ice water was suddenly poured on his internal organs.

No no no, it doesn't have to be like that.Fang Jin comforted himself a little flustered.Maybe he just suddenly remembered something important, Gu Yuan was always so moody, or he just felt that this clumsy prank made him lose face in front of Chi Qiu...

The sliver of joy that sneaked up in the panic just now has been completely replaced by panic.Fang Jin's hands and feet were slightly weak and he couldn't move. He stood there for a while, and then slowly turned around with heavy steps.

He originally wanted to go back to the banquet hall, but the next second his pupils suddenly constricted violently——

He saw two people on the balcony on the second floor of the auditorium not far away, and they turned around and walked back. To him, they were two very familiar figures from the back.

——Gu Mingzong and Chi Wanru.

They were at a high place just now, so they should have seen them all.