The Only One With a Mouth in the CEO Novel - Chapter 44: No Matter What, He Took the Bait...

Chapter 44: No Matter What, He Took the Bait…

Being stared at like this by Ye Jin.

Gu Chenxi didn’t need to guess at all to know what Assistant Ye was currently thinking.

He sighed inwardly, yet didn’t move his body, letting her look as she pleased.

After all, it wasn’t just today that he had no image left in Assistant Ye’s eyes.

But Ye Jin only glanced at him briefly before tactfully withdrawing her gaze.

This instead made Gu Chenxi feel somewhat unaccustomed to it.

Subconsciously, he wondered what he had done wrong this time.

Then he quickly realized it wasn’t about him – Assistant Ye had suddenly decided to become a good subordinate, hence treating him with respect.

…How wonderful.

Assistant Ye deserved to be nominated for Employee of the Year.

On the other side, the thick smell of gunpowder continued to permeate the air.

But Gu Chenxi had lost interest in watching the drama, directing all his attention toward Ye Jin instead.

Having seen so much gossip at once.

Assistant Ye must be very happy.

He wondered what she would share with ‘Yan Rong’ this time.

Gu Chenxi’s fingers twitched with the urge to check his phone, but he forcibly suppressed it.

Guan Yan asked Gu Qingyang: Be honest with your mother, how much did you lose in this company bankruptcy?

…Everything.

Gu Qingyang spoke without much confidence, then added quietly, And I owe some more.

Gu Hui: How much is ‘some’?

Gu Qingyang tremblingly held up eight fingers.

Gu Hui: Eight million?

Guan Yan corrected impatiently: It’s eighty million, isn’t it?

Mhmm… Gu Qingyang nodded.

Even though she had been mentally prepared, hearing the exact amount still made Guan Yan’s head ache uncontrollably.

The family has already been emptied by you. Guan Yan massaged her temples, her voice still gentle, My savings and properties have all been used to cover your debts, I’ve even sold several bags. Mom really has no more money to give you.

She felt utterly exhausted, unconsciously leaning back on the sofa.

As if the last bit of energy sustaining her had completely dissipated, leaving no strength to support this beautiful facade.

Guan Yan said weakly: I have no other choice, I had to call your father to decide what to do.

You little brat, you spendthrift!

Gu Hui became agitated, standing up to fetch the household punishment rod, Look what you’ve done to your mother! I’ll beat you to death!

Gu Qingyang also had a stubborn temper, saying: Fine! I was wrong! Beat me if you want!Gu Hui skillfully found the family rattan cane, holding it up before Gu Qingyang as if to strike, then instinctively glanced at Guan Yan.

But he found Guan Yan with her eyes closed, not looking in their direction.

Two clear trails of tears streaked down her face, falling silently, drip by drip onto her shawl, splashing into watery marks.

The scalding hot tears seemed to burn through Gu Hui’s heart.

He immediately panicked, throwing aside the cane and striding over in large steps.

Darling. Gu Hui said concernedly, Darling, what’s wrong?

Guan Yan’s current state was truly not good, completely immersed in her own emotions, unresponsive no matter how Gu Hui called to her.

It’s alright darling, it’s just eighty million, not a big deal. Gu Hui declared confidently, I’ll handle this matter, darling, don’t be sad.Gu Qingyang immediately exposed the situation: Dad, all your assets are with Mom, what can you possibly do?Did you hide private money?

Gu Qingyang proposed this possibility, then shook his head and dismissed it himself. He probably doesn’t have the guts.

Gu Qingyang: Maybe you should just hit me first.

…Stop interrupting! Gu Hui pushed Gu Qingyang aside, supporting Guan Yan as she leaned into his embrace, gently patting her shoulder to comfort her.

Moreover, he kept calling her wife repeatedly, his moved expression tinged with a hint of nostalgia.

Ye Jin was immersed in watching the drama unfold from the sidelines.

Honestly, she was starting to ship them a little.

The flavor of an old-school miscommunication angst novel was so strong.

Two people in love yet misunderstanding each other—one trapped in the past, quietly withering away; the other handing over all their assets yet still too afraid to return home.

Finally, Gu Hui simply escorted Guan Yan upstairs to rest.

When he came back downstairs, his brows were slightly furrowed, exuding a faint authority.

Everyone, take a seat.

Gu Hui spoke in a meeting-like tone, beckoning the two brothers over.

Then, he looked at Gu Chenxi and said, Since you’re here, I assume you’ve prepared the documents?

Gu Chenxi nodded.

Ye Jin promptly and perceptively placed the documents she had brought on the table.

Gu Hui had a fountain pen clipped to his chest pocket. He took it out, glanced at the key clauses, then flipped to the last page of the document and signed his name.

2% of Vastness shares, sold for 14 million—a significant discount.

Just over an hour ago, Gu Chenxi had suddenly sent her a document to print.

It was this equity transfer agreement.

It was only then that Ye Jin realized Gu Chenxi’s ultimate goal in setting a trap for Gu Qingyang was actually targeting the shares in Gu Hui’s hands.

The city’s schemes run deep.

Ye Jin once again felt grateful she had never offended Gu Chenxi.

Ye Jin half-knelt beside the table, opened the red ink pad she carried with her, and placed it within reach of the two bosses.

Fingerprints pressed, equity transferred.

Gu Chenxi’s shareholding became 45%, Gu Hui’s 15%, and Lu Tianlang remained at 8%.

On the surface, it didn’t seem to make much difference.

But Ye Jin felt that, given Gu Qingyang’s behavior, the remaining 15% in Gu Hui’s hands would eventually end up with Gu Chenxi too.

President Gu.

Ye Jin said to Gu Hui, Let’s exchange contact information. It’ll be easier for me to update you on the progress of the equity changes.

Gu Hui nodded and added her.

With money, all problems were solved.

Alright. Gu Hui had no patience left for Gu Qingyang. Come upstairs with me to see your mother.

The two went upstairs together.

Leaving Ye Jin and Gu Chenxi in the living room.

Ye Jin carefully put away the contract, her eyes lowered, unusually quiet and composed.

Gu Chenxi knew Assistant Ye must have many questions.

So he decided internally that if Assistant Ye asked him now, he would reluctantly speak up once to satisfy her curiosity.

President Gu. Ye Jin chose to remain professional, sticking only to her duties as an assistant. Should we return to the company now, or…?

The air around Gu Chenxi instantly turned cold.

What’s wrong now?

Ye Jin was inwardly annoyed but didn’t dare say it.

She was itching to share the gossip with Yan Rong, her only wish being for Gu Chenxi to leave quickly so she could openly take out her phone in the car and email Yan Rong.

Although Yan Rong occasionally threw tantrums, he was easy to coax.

Unlike Gu Chenxi, who could ruin someone with a snap—so sinister!

The comparison suddenly made Yan Rong seem almost cute to Ye Jin.

Silence.

In the heavy silence, Gu Chenxi had been waiting in vain for Assistant Ye to speak up.

Hmph.

Gu Chenxi let out a disdainful snort through his nostrils and simply stood up to leave.

Fine, if she wouldn’t ask now, then so be it.

After all, Assistant Ye would eventually have to come asking through his phone.

With that thought, Gu Chenxi suddenly felt much better.

In the car.

Ye Jin to Yan Rong:

Ahhhhhhhhhhh my god.

You absolutely won’t believe what huge gossip I came across today.

Gu Chenxi’s phone was on silent mode.

He leisurely finished reading the message, crossed his legs, relaxed his posture, and casually tapped his slender fingers on his knee.

Earlier, as soon as Assistant Ye got in the car, she immediately took out her phone and started typing.

Sure enough, she was sending him a message.

Yan Rong to Ye Jin:

Figured.

I’ve been keeping an eye on things over here too.

Gu Chenxi wanted to convey that he was paying close attention to Assistant Ye.

But when these words reached Ye Jin, they took on a completely different meaning.

So Yan Rong saying he didn’t want to come back was just tough talk?

He’s actually been eagerly waiting for Gu Chenxi to transfer him back, hasn’t he?

Ye Jin to Yan Rong:

Sorry, I got too excited earlier and didn’t know who else to share this with, so I could only turn to you.

Can we chat? I’m really curious right now.

Why would President Gu rather sell his own shares to help Gu Qingyang through difficulties than borrow money from our President Gu? Aren’t they supposed to be family?

Gu Chenxi had expected she would ask this.

He calmly typed his response.

Yan Rong to Ye Jin:

When President Gu first took over Vastness, he signed a separation agreement with the old President Gu, stating that all his future achievements and debts would have nothing to do with the Gu family.

Therefore, the funding gap caused by Young Master Gu’s company collapse naturally has nothing to do with President Gu.

Wow.

Seems like there’s some deep history there.

Ye Jin thought it best to stop here for today – any more would be overdoing it.

Ye Jin to Yan Rong:

You’re amazing, you know everything.

Then I guess I don’t have any gossip to share with you anymore. You can go focus on your work, I won’t disturb you.

Ending the conversation so soon?

Gu Chenxi’s mood suddenly became complicated.

Was Assistant Ye cutting the conversation short because she found his responses boring?

Or was she fishing again?

Yan Rong to Ye Jin:

I want to hear more.

Regardless, he had taken the bait.

When Ye Jin received this message, a sudden inspiration struck her.

Come to think of it, it had been a while since she last stirred trouble for Yan Rong in front of Gu Chenxi.

What if Gu Chenxi suddenly had a change of heart and transferred Yan Rong back?

So she needed to reinforce her position.

President Gu.

Ye Jin held her phone and asked Gu Chenxi very properly and politely, May I discuss today’s matter with Chief Assistant Yan?

Gu Chenxi looked up, his face unreadable.

Ye Jin pleaded: Please, President Gu, this is very important to me.

Then she deliberately played pitiful: Chief Assistant Yan and I only have so little to talk about every day. Besides this, I really can’t think of anything else to discuss with him.

Finally, she added humbly: Just agree, okay?

Gu Chenxi: …Mm.

The tips of his ears were turning slightly red again.