After the substitution marriage, I became the CEO's white moonlight

The sun shines through the French windows onto the long mahogany table in the top floor conference room of Gu's Group, casting a golden glow. Gu Jinyan sits in the main seat, his handsome face showing a trace of fatigue, but it cannot conceal the sharp light in his eyes. Since announcing the plan to enter the overseas market, he has been working day and night to lead Gu's Group to move steadily towards this goal.

The atmosphere in the conference room was in sharp contrast to the sunlight outside the window, and it seemed particularly heavy. The head of the Gu family sat opposite Gu Jinyan, with an unquestionable majesty in his cloudy eyes. As soon as he finished speaking, the conference room fell into a dead silence.

"For the long-term development of the Gu family and for the Gu Group to gain a foothold in overseas markets, I propose a marriage with the X family."

Gu Jinyan frowned upon hearing this, and his hands on the table clenched unconsciously, his knuckles turning pale. He had not expected that the family would propose a marriage at this time, and the marriage partner was the X family, which he was not familiar with.

"Grandpa, the company is developing well now. I don't think marriage is the best choice." Gu Jinyan suppressed his unhappiness and tried to speak calmly.

"Jin Yan, you are young and energetic, and you don't understand many things yet." The head of the Gu family said earnestly, "The X family is a giant in the overseas market. Marrying them can provide a strong boost for us to enter the overseas market. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the development of the Gu Group."

Gu Jinyan was about to open his mouth to refute, but was interrupted by the family consultant beside the head of the Gu family, "Master, the daughter of the X family is both talented and beautiful, and she is also a perfect match for you. This marriage will definitely have more advantages than disadvantages."

Other senior executives in the conference room also echoed and expressed their support for the family's decision. Gu Jinyan looked around and found that only a few senior executives with whom he had a good relationship remained silent, but they did not dare to openly oppose the family's decision.

After the meeting, Su Li waited for Gu Jinyan in the office. She had heard about the family's marriage a long time ago, and her heart was filled with anxiety and worry.

"Jin Yan, grandpa... does he really want us to get married?" There was a tremor in Su Li's voice.

Gu Jinyan embraced Su Li in his arms, gently stroked her hair, and said in a low but firm tone, "Li'er, don't worry, I won't let you suffer any injustice. I will definitely find a way to stop this marriage."

Su Li raised her head, tears welling up in her eyes, "But, can you disobey the family's decision?"

Gu Jinyan was silent. He knew the power of his family very well. It was not easy to go against the family's decision. But he would never give up easily. He would definitely protect Su Li and prevent her from getting hurt.

At this moment, Gu Jinyan's cell phone suddenly rang, and the words "X Family Representative" appeared on the screen.

Gu Jinyan frowned slightly, glanced at Su Li, and answered the call.

"Mr. Gu, I have long heard of your name. Regarding the marriage between our two families, I have something I want to discuss with you in private..."

Gu Jinyan's hand holding the phone tightened unconsciously, and his tone was cold, "What did you say?" Gu Jinyan's hand holding the phone tightened unconsciously, and his tone was cold, "What did you say?"

A hearty laugh came from the other end of the phone. "Mr. Gu, don't be so nervous. I know you may have some concerns about this marriage, but please believe me, this is definitely a cooperation that is beneficial to you, the Gu family, and our X family." The other party paused, and his tone became more seductive. "You should know that entering the overseas market is difficult, and our X family has been deeply rooted overseas for many years and has huge resources and connections. As long as you nod, we guarantee that the Gu Group will be able to successfully open up the overseas market and become an international giant in the near future."

Gu Jinyan was silent for a moment. He knew that what the other party said was true. The overseas market was crucial to the Gu Group, and the help of the X family would undoubtedly pave the way for them. But he always felt a little uneasy in his heart. He didn't want to sacrifice his marriage for the sake of profit, and he didn't want Su Li to be hurt.

"I will seriously consider your proposal." Gu Jin said in a cold tone without giving a clear answer.

After hanging up the phone, Gu Jinyan threw the phone on the table and rubbed his eyebrows irritably. Su Li sat quietly beside him, looking at him worriedly, but didn't know what to say to comfort him.

At this time, there was a knock on the office door, and the family consultant walked in. He glanced at Gu Jinyan and Su Li, who looked solemn, and said in a serious tone: "Master, Madam, I think we need to have a good talk about the marriage."

Gu Jinyan and Su Li looked at each other and signaled the family consultant to continue.

"I know you all are very resistant to this marriage, but you also have to understand that this marriage is related to the future of the entire Gu family." The family consultant said earnestly, "The X family is very powerful. Marrying them can bring huge benefits to the Gu Group. This is something we cannot ignore."

"But..." Su Li hesitated to speak. She wanted to say, is the family's interest more important than their happiness?

The family consultant seemed to see through Su Li's thoughts. He sighed and said, "Madam, I know that you and the young master have a deep relationship, but this matter cannot only consider your personal feelings. You have to stand at the height of the family and consider it from the overall interests of the Gu family."

Gu Jinyan remained silent. He knew that what the family consultant said made sense, but he could not accept this marriage in his heart. He stood up and walked to the French window, looking at the bustling city outside the window, but his heart was at a loss.

As night fell, the old house of the Gu family was brightly lit. Gu Jinyan and Su Li walked side by side on the path in the garden, and the evening breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness.

"Lier, what do you think we should do?" Gu Jinyan broke the silence, his tone full of helplessness and fatigue.

Su Li held Gu Jinyan's hand and said firmly: "No matter what happens, I will face it with you."

They stopped and hugged each other, feeling each other's warmth. The moonlight shone on them, but it could not illuminate the confusion in their hearts. In the deep night, in the courtyard of the Gu family's old house, Su Li and Gu Jinyan walked side by side on the bluestone path. The moonlight shone through the branches and leaves, casting mottled light and shadows on the ground, reflecting the two people's tightly held hands.

"Jin Yan, do we really have to sacrifice our own happiness for the benefit of the family?" Su Li's voice was very soft, but with a tremor. She understood the family's responsibilities and Gu Jinyan's difficulties, but she couldn't imagine a future without him.

Gu Jinyan stopped, gently embraced Su Li in his arms, and lowered his head to give her a gentle kiss on the forehead. "Li'er, I won't let you suffer any injustice. I will find a way to reject this marriage." His tone was firm, but he couldn't hide the fatigue between his brows.

"But, as for the family..." Su Li looked at him worriedly. They all knew what it meant to refuse the marriage.

"I will have a good talk with Grandpa and explain our ideas to him." Gu Jinyan stroked Su Li's hair, trying to calm her down. "I believe Grandpa will understand us."

It was late at night, with only a dim bedside lamp in the bedroom. Su Li and Gu Jinyan lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. The news of the marriage was like a huge rock weighing on their hearts, lingering.

"Li'er, can't you sleep?" Gu Jinyan turned sideways, hugged Su Li in his arms, and asked in a low voice.

"Yeah." Su Li responded softly, burying her head in his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, trying to draw a sense of security from it. "I was wondering, if we are really forced to separate, what should we do?"

Gu Jinyan's hand gently stroked Su Li's back, again and again, as if to soothe her anxiety. "No, Li'er, believe me, we won't break up."

However, even though he said words of comfort, Gu Jinyan was filled with anxiety and uneasiness deep in his heart. He knew that there were complicated interests involved behind this marriage, and it would not be easy to get out of it unscathed.

Outside the window, the night deepened and the moonlight became colder.

"Jin Yan..." Su Li suddenly raised her head and looked at Gu Jin Yan with burning eyes, "We..."

Her voice was very soft, but it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, breaking the tranquility of the night.

"Li'er, we..." Gu Jinyan's words were drowned in Su Li's gentle eyes. He knew what she wanted to say and what she wanted to ask. But he couldn't make a promise, at least not now. Gu Jinyan's fingers gently stroked Su Li's cheek, his eyes firm, "Give me a little more time, I will take care of everything."

The next day, the morning light shone into the room through the gap in the curtains. When Su Li woke up, the seat beside her was empty. She knew that Gu Jinyan had gone to face the storm of the family.

In the study, Gu Jinyan stood in front of the huge French window, holding a mobile phone in his hand, with a photo of Su Li on the screen. In the photo, she was smiling like a flower, as bright and charming as when they first met. He took a deep breath and called the head of the Gu family.

"Grandpa, regarding the marriage, I think..."

"Jin Yan, you've come at the right time," the old but majestic voice of the head of the Gu family interrupted Gu Jinyan's words, "Regarding the marriage with the Lin family, I have decided..."

Gu Jinyan's fingers holding the phone tightened slightly. He knew that this negotiation would not be easy.

At the same time, in the living room of the Gu family's old house, a family meeting was quietly going on. The head of the Gu family sat in the main seat with a serious expression, while Gu Jinyan and several family elders sat on both sides. The atmosphere was solemn and depressing.

"This marriage is of great importance and is related to the future development of the Gu family. I hope everyone can put the family's interests first." The head of the Gu family said in a deep voice, his eyes sweeping over everyone present.

"But grandpa, I already..." Gu Jinyan tried to explain again, but was interrupted by the head of the Gu family.

"Jin Yan, I know you and Su Li have a good relationship, but feelings can't be eaten. The interests of the family are above all else. I hope you can understand this."

Gu Jinyan was silent. He knew that personal feelings were insignificant in the face of family interests.

While the Gu family was arguing over the marriage, a piece of news quietly spread from the Gu family's old house...