The Billionaire's Priceless Darling: 33 Days of the CEO's Pursuit - Chapter 43 - Li Juefeng, the Childish Man 2

This man really couldn’t say a single thing that didn’t make someone uncomfortable.

Liu Zimi-wasn’t she an even more famous international film star than Guan Nana? She had just won the Best Actress award at the Red Plum Cup not long ago. But she was also well-known for portraying the Jade Maiden archetype on screen…

“All the Jade Maidens from your company seem to love taking their clothes off,” Gu Xiaoai remarked sarcastically as she downed her soy milk.

“That’s why you’re lucky. You only have to take your clothes off in front of me,” Li Juefeng replied impassively.

…

“Pfft…” Gu Xiaoai spat out her soy milk. Li Juefeng quickly raised his newspaper to shield himself, his expression one of pure disdain.

The housekeeper Tong stifled a laugh.

Gu Xiaoai’s face flushed red with anger.

…

The moment she returned to the Magazine Publisher, her front-desk coworker and best friend Zhu Zhiyi was winking exaggeratedly at her. “Your uncle’s been waiting for you all morning. He wants to see you in his office right away, and he doesn’t look too happy!”

Gu Xiaoai’s heart sank. Ever since her family’s downfall back in 7th grade, her uncle had stepped in to play the role of a father-strict, though still caring. She hadn’t been home for the last few nights, and it was clear he must be worried sick.

In her bag was the spare key to the Li Family villa that Li Juefeng had tossed her.

She needed to come up with a flawless excuse…

After racking her brains for a while, she finally pushed open the door to the office.

Her uncle, Ye Yongcheng, sat in the boss’s chair, his plump frame looking utterly drained. When he saw her enter, both concern and reproach filled his voice. “Where have you been these past few days? How could you be so caught up chasing stories that you don’t come home? Are you hiding something from me?”

Her heart clenched. Had she been acting like she had something to hide?

“It’s just a big story, that’s all…” Gu Xiaoai said with a sheepish smile as she sat down. “Last night I was chasing a huge scoop about Liu Zimi’s new movie. Word is there’s going to be a full frontal nude scene today. I was planning to sneak in and see if I could snap some photos.”

Upon hearing about a big news story, Ye Yongcheng’s eyes sparkled before he immediately turned serious, “Then let someone else go. You haven’t had a good night’s sleep in several days; go home and get some proper rest.”

She wished she could get some rest…

If someone else covered the news, wouldn’t her identity as his mistress be exposed?

“Actually, Uncle, to make things easier for work, I rented a place outside. I was worried you wouldn’t approve, so I didn’t mention it… It’s really close to the city center, much better than the little Siheyuan at home.” Gu Xiaoai forced a sincere expression, making every effort to persuade her uncle.