The CEO's wife is reborn and vows to pay for her crimes in blood.

Chapter 4 Refusal of Marriage

Chu Xinglan, who overheard their conversation, was also confused.

In her past life, Gu Ye did indeed take over the Chu family's company, but that was after she married Gu Ye. Why did it happen earlier this time?

"Honey, why would this man surnamed Gu be willing to help us? Could there be some kind of conspiracy?" Mrs. Chu asked somewhat timidly.

After all, she understood the principle that there's no such thing as a free lunch.

“Madam, that shouldn’t be the case. Mr. Gu has already topped the Forbes rich list at such a young age, he probably wouldn’t look down on a small company like ours,” the assistant said.

"Then why did he suddenly help us?" Mrs. Chu was still uneasy.

"I don't know," the assistant shrugged, the reason for which probably only the generous VIP himself knew.

"Whatever his reasons, as long as it saves our company, that's fine," Mr. Chu said. He looked at Chu Xinglan and thought that this was good; he no longer had to force his daughter to marry that bastard surnamed Zhang.

"Sir, Madam, there is a Mr. Gu who has come to visit."

The nanny rushed over.

"The one surnamed Gu?" Mr. Chu, Mrs. Chu, and their assistant looked at each other in bewilderment.

We were just talking about someone surnamed Gu, and now someone with the surname Gu is coming to visit? I wonder if it's the same person.

Chu Xinglan was also puzzled. Why did Gu Ye arrive so early? Why was he different from her previous life? In her previous life, he only arrived late when she was about to be forced to marry a man surnamed Zhang. Moreover, he didn't come to propose marriage in person, but sent his assistant, a man named Xue Bai, to propose.

She was eager to know if Gu Ye had really come to propose marriage, so she looked at Mr. and Mrs. Chu.

"Let him in." Mr. Chu also wanted to know if it was Gu Ye who had come.

It was indeed Gu Ye, and not only did he propose to her parents, but he also brought a generous dowry.

A luxury villa, hundreds of chain hotels, and 30% of the shares in the Gu Group.

Not only did Chu Xinglan think Gu Ye had gone mad, but her parents also thought Gu Ye must be crazy to do such a thing. They had always known that their daughter could fetch a good price, but they never expected her to fetch such an astronomical price. The two old people couldn't stop smiling.

"I disagree, Gu Ye. I will not marry you. Even if it were 70% of the Gu Group's shares, I would not marry you."

Chu Xinglan spoke angrily.

Although Gu Ye had given a lot of betrothal gifts in his previous life, none were as generous as this one, which amounted to more than half of his entire fortune.

“If you’re willing, 100% of the shares are also possible,” Gu Ye said.

"Are you crazy?" Chu Xinglan's eyes widened.

"Lanlan, how dare you speak like that?" Mr. Chu rebuked Chu Xinglan angrily.

Gu Ye didn't miss the bright red handprint on Chu Xinglan's face. His handsome face turned cold. "Who hit me?"

He was asking Chu Xinglan, but also everyone present.

Mr. Chu lowered his head guiltily, not daring to utter a sound.

Gu Ye reached out to touch Chu Xinglan's injured face with heartache, but Chu Xinglan avoided him.

Gu Ye sighed softly, withdrew his hand, and then looked coldly at Mr. and Mrs. Chu: "Lanlan is my fiancée, Gu Ye. Anyone who dares to hurt her is going against me, Gu Ye."

Mr. Chu was frightened by Gu Ye's gaze, and he quickly smiled apologetically, "Mr. Gu, you're joking. Lanlan is my daughter, how could I hurt her? It was just an accident, I won't do it again next time."

"Next time?" Gu Ye frowned.

"No next time, no next time, absolutely no next time," Mr. Chu hurriedly waved his hand.

"Dad, Mom, I want to talk to Mr. Gu alone." Chu Xinglan said, pulling Gu Ye into her bedroom.

Gu Ye looked at the pink-filled girlish boudoir, and took a refreshing sniff. This was the first time he had entered Chu Xinglan's boudoir.

"Lanlan, what do you want to talk to me about?" Gu Ye put his arms around Chu Xinglan's waist.

Chu Xinglan quickly dodged.

“Mr. Gu, we’re not that close, please don’t call me that so intimately,” Chu Xinglan said bluntly.

"If we're completely naked in a relationship and that's not intimate, then what is?" Gu Ye said with a light smile.

Chu Xinglan's lips twitched. She hadn't expected Gu Ye to be this kind of man. In her memory, he had always been a steady and reliable man. When did he... become so cloying?

"Didn't we agree? I don't need you to take responsibility. I'll just consider it a mosquito bite..."

Chu Xinglan's mouth was suddenly sealed by Gu Ye's lips.

Chu Xinglan stared wide-eyed at Gu Ye, who was standing right in front of her, her mind going completely blank for a moment.

"Is Lanlan dissatisfied with my performance? Then I'll try harder next time until Lanlan is satisfied." Gu Ye's voice was as soft as if it were coated with honey, with a hint of sweetness.

"What, what are you saying?" Chu Xinglan hurriedly pushed him away and touched her lips, which were slightly red and swollen from his kisses.

My goodness, how is this man's technique so good?!

Chu Xinglan's face flushed red.

"Lanlan seemed to be enjoying herself last night; her infatuated and passionate state was truly unforgettable!"

A faint smile appeared on Gu Ye's lips.

"I...I was forced by you!" Chu Xinglan's expression suddenly changed as the terrifying memories of her past life suddenly resurfaced in her mind.

"Gu Ye, let's end this here. Stop pestering me. I will not marry you. I know you are powerful and wealthy, and you have brought so much dowry. My parents will definitely force me to marry you, but I want to tell you, even if it means death, I will not marry you." Chu Xinglan's attitude was firm.

Gu Ye paused for a moment, then looked at Chu Xinglan with some surprise.

"Lanlan!"

"Don't call me Lanlan!" Chu Xinglan glared angrily at Gu Ye. Hearing him call her that reminded her of her past life and the suffering she had endured.

"I understand." Gu Ye sighed softly. "Don't worry, I won't let your parents force you to marry me."

"Really?" Chu Xinglan looked at Gu Ye with some doubt. Although this was the result she wanted, she still felt a little disappointed.

Gu Ye nodded gently: "Lanlan, I will never force you to do anything you don't want to do."

Chu Xinglan seemed to see a strange emotion in his eyes, and she immediately shook her head self-deprecatingly.

In this life, her only interaction with Gu Ye was what happened last night. In Gu Ye's eyes, she was just a stranger, and he only married her to take responsibility for what happened last night. How could he have any unusual feelings for her?

"My dad's assistant told me that you filled the gaps in my dad's company. You're not going to withdraw the funds, are you?" Chu Xinglan asked tentatively. Although her parents weren't very good, they were still her parents, and she didn't want to see her father's company go bankrupt. But if she didn't marry Gu Ye, Gu Ye would have no reason to continue helping them.