Xu Wanqing chuckled, "Although favoring sons over daughters is a bad habit, my parents seemed fair from childhood to adulthood, never treated me harshly, and even doted on me more. They let me squander money, and spent tens of millions to buy a jade without blinking an eye. But the shares given to my brother are 15%, and the shares given to me are 3%, and they have to wait until I get married, that is the dowry. My family tacitly agrees that I will not inherit the family business."

"I heard that your brother is not very talented, whether in studying or managing a company. The Xu family has been supported by your father so far. What about you? Maybe you are avoiding suspicion, eating, drinking and having fun all day, and you opened a gallery for fun. If you also join the company and let your father see your ability, maybe he will change his mind and find that there are more ways for his daughter to marry. Although Mr. Gu considered giving the Repulse Bay project to the Xu family last time, you performed very well at Mrs. Gu's banquet. You... can give it a try."

"You think too highly of me." Xu Wanqing laughed.

"It was Mr. Gu who said that you are more suitable to be a manager than the eldest son of the Xu family."

Xu Wanqing was surprised, "Really?"

"Other people's opinions are not important. You have to believe in yourself, work hard, and strive for success. What if you succeed? Even if you don't, you have tried your best, so at least you won't have any regrets."

She fought for it with this mentality. How would she know it wouldn't work if she didn't try?

Xu Wanqing raised her glass with milk tea and said, "I'll go and work hard for a few years. If my brother and I can't do it, then we can only find a professional manager."

Su Lingzhi clinked glasses with her, "I wish you good luck. I don't want you to choose a marriage partner, I hope you can have the ability to choose your partner."

"...I'm just asking for your good wishes." Xu Wanqing laughed. Actually, she already had an idea in her heart, but she was hesitant. If she told her friends, they might laugh at her for working so hard. She had money and free time, she could open a gallery, marry someone of equal status, become a wealthy wife, and live a life of luxury. Wasn't that good?

She knew that her parents had an open marriage where they each got what they wanted, that she and her brother were not the product of love, and that her father had three illegitimate children outside who were eyeing her covetously. She did not want such a marriage and life.

Gu Zhen came back late at night, and Su Lingzhi was already fast asleep when he came back. She was extremely tired after filming for so long, and she slept very soundly, so Gu Zhen's return did not wake her up.

She got up on time at six o'clock the next day, and went downstairs with Gu Zhen for a run in high spirits. In order to let Gu Zhen sleep for an extra hour, she took great pains to tell him before going to bed to sleep until six o'clock and go exercise together, otherwise he would have to get up at five o'clock again. Gu Zhen really set the alarm for six o'clock, and they went downstairs together for a morning run outdoors.

Although Su Lingzhi's medical examination report was red and looked like a report that she would not live long, she was like a tenacious grass, which could grow wildly with a little sunshine and rain, and had strong vitality. Although she was out of breath, he deliberately slowed down and she could keep up.

After running for an hour, her face was as red as a ripe apple. It was already a bit hot in the midsummer morning, and her hair was soaked, but she felt unexpectedly refreshed.

The two of them walked home in the morning light, and Gu Zhen asked, "Do you have an appointment today?"

Su Lingzhi shook his head, "Just lying down at home."

"There's a wine tasting tonight. Will you accompany me?"

"You don't drink, but you still go to a wine tasting?"

"The reason for the banquet is not important, it's just a social gathering." Gu Zhen said, "I don't often go to wine tastings, but you like drinking, do you want to go?"

Su Lingzhi nodded heavily, "I do!"

Gu Zhen knew that she was addicted to alcohol. The period of eating medicinal food had made her very depressed and she almost didn't drink at all. Once, when she was addicted to alcohol, she secretly ran out with Zhao Xuelan in the middle of the night to drink. She only drank one glass of cocktail and was caught by the chef. She gave out countless red envelopes, but the chef accepted the red envelopes and still sold her out.

Su Lingzhi and Gu Zhen talked about Xu Wanqing's desire to join the family business. Gu Zhen understood what she meant and said, "I see. If there is a suitable project, I will give her priority to take it over."

Su Lingzhi, "..."

Is it so obvious that she wants to trick Xu Wanqing into cheating?

The love for someone is truly concrete, and she didn't need to test it. Just by starting, Gu Zhen understood. Su Lingzhi smiled and hooked his hand, "You are so easy to talk to."

"Just don't betray your trust."

In fact, this is also a return of favor, Xu Wanqing will also understand that it is because she protects Su Lingzhi and has a sincere relationship with her that she can climb up the tree of Gu Zhen. In the future, she will only treat Su Lingzhi better and more attentively, because Su Lingzhi is valuable to her. This is the exchange of interests and social networking among adults.

The wine tasting party was held on the top floor of Jinyu Mingzhu, which was a very familiar place for Su Lingzhi. Not long ago, Gu Zhen held a birthday party for her at Jinyu Mingzhu.

When she appeared at the wine tasting with Gu Zhen on her arm, it did not cause too much of a stir, as everyone knew that she was Gu Zhen's favorite. Gu Zhen also saw many familiar faces at the wine tasting.

Jiang Zongnan and Jian Yuxing were both at the wine tasting party, holding tasting cards and discussing the red wine in front of them. They were very surprised to see Gu Zhen.

"Why are you here?" Jian Yuxing asked.

"I'm free, come and have some fun." said Gu Zhen.

Su Lingzhi, Jian Yuxing and Jiang Zongnan all greeted each other and they both returned the greetings. They had different attitudes towards Su Lingzhi. Jiang Zongnan was cold, while Jian Yuxing was too enthusiastic and took her to taste red wine, as if Su Lingzhi was his female companion.

Su Lingzhi got a tasting card, this time the theme was Bordeaux. Su Lingzhi tasted Grave's Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Sweet White, with tastes ranging from light to rich, and she liked them all.

Jian Yuxing asked, "Which one do you like? I'll give it to you."

Su Lingzhi raised an eyebrow, "I like them all."

"Understood." Jian Yuxing made an OK gesture, "Next time you feel like drinking, come find me and I'll drink with you. I love drinking, too."

"Okay!" Su Lingzhi said happily, "I just need a drinking partner."

Jian Yuxing was more suitable than Gu Zhen to be a guide at the wine tasting. Gu Zhen, Jiang Zongnian and a group of middle-aged men were entertaining each other, so they ignored them. Su Lingzhi took a look and Jian Yuxing explained, "They are from the Municipal Bureau. They came for a while and left. Don't worry about them. I will take you to taste the wine."

Jian Yuxing kept his word and took Su Lingzhi to taste all kinds of fine wines, of different varieties, years and tastes. Su Lingzhi's craving for wine was greatly satisfied and her cheeks turned slightly red from drinking.

She said she liked it, so Jian Yuxing had only one word to say: buy it!

Gu Zhen and Jiang Zongnan finally finished their socializing, and when they came to find them, Su Lingzhi and Jian Yuxing were both drunk. Gu Zhen didn't expect that she and Jian Yuxing would get along so well.

"drunk?"

Su Lingzhi shook her head. She was sober and felt that drinking another bottle would not be a problem. "I'm not drunk... Oh, we are really enemies."

Gu Zhen followed her gaze and saw Su Wan and Gu Jialiang. They had arrived at the wine tasting party at some point and were not far in front of them, arguing.

There was already a group of people whispering around them, either accusing or gossiping. After all, they were a perfect couple, and the story of their fairy tale couple was circulating throughout Jiangcheng.

Children of aristocratic families have always been very concerned about their reputation. Even when they meet their enemies, they will smile a little. They will never argue with others in public and lose their sense of propriety, causing others to laugh at them.

Gu Jialiang and Su Wan quarreled regardless of the occasion, which puzzled others. Su Wan looked like she had been wronged and let down, which made people feel distressed.

Gu Zhen was not interested in their gossip and was about to take Su Lingzhi away, but he heard Su Wan ask Gu Jialiang in an accusing tone, "You said you liked me, but why did you support Su Lingzhi in the first place? You cheated on me and betrayed me a long time ago!"

What the hell!

Shocking news! What a shocking gossip.

Gu Zhen narrowed his eyes dangerously, and Su Lingzhi's drunkenness disappeared instantly, and his face turned pale.

"Su Wan, what are you talking about?" Gu Jialiang dragged her and wanted to leave the wine tasting party. He was also confused. How could Su Wan suddenly go crazy when she came to the wine tasting party? "If you have anything to say, let's talk about it when we get home."

"Why am I talking nonsense?" Su Wan wiped her tears, looking like she had been wronged. She turned around and asked Su Lingzhi stubbornly and sadly, "Su Lingzhi, before you returned to the Su family, were you kept by Gu Jialiang?"

Everyone, "..."

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