Chapter 502: Ulterior Motives

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Gu Shaoting couldn’t help but frown when he heard that.

Charlene would like to visit his mother?

They were not that close, right?

Charlene saw Gu Shaoting’s reaction and suddenly thought that her request might have been too much.

She couldn’t wait to give herself a tight slap. Didn’t she understand the principle of haste making waste?

She licked her lips awkwardly and said, “Brother Gu, I’m sorry. Maybe I’m asking too much. I just thought that you are doing me a favor with this internship and my father has taught me to be grateful. That’s why I wanted to visit Auntie. After all, she’s your closest relative.”

Gu Shaoting had no choice but to give Charlene face since she brought up her father.

He could only agree. “Oh, maybe someday. My mother likes to travel everywhere nowadays. Sometimes, I don’t even know where she is.”

“Alright.” Charlene saw Gu Shaoting’s expression turn normal and heaved a sigh of relief.

Gu Shaoting had his own worries too. His mother didn’t like Shu Pan and couldn’t wait to break them up.

She would probably like any woman who was presented to her now. She would think that anyone was better than Shu Pan, let alone a wealthy young miss like Charlene. She would happily shove her into Gu Shaoting’s arms.

His life was finally more peaceful now. He didn’t want to invite any trouble.

The two of them ate in silence. Charlene noticed that Gu Shaoting didn’t like onions; he only ate fish and soup.

She made a mental note about his food preferences.

The atmosphere in the private room was awkward as none of them spoke.

Suddenly, a ringing phone broke the silence.

Gu Shaoting picked up his phone and saw that it was Shu Pan calling. That was odd. Why would Shu Pan call him at this hour?

He was usually the one who called her. This must be something urgent.

He quickly press the answer button. “What’s the matter? Have you had lunch?”

“Shaoting, Joy’s teacher just called and said that Joy has a high fever. I’m going to take her to a doctor now.” Shu Pan was so anxious that she felt like her heart was in her mouth.

“What? Wait for me at your office lobby. I’m coming to pick you up now.” Although Gu Shaoting was anxious, his expression was still very calm.

Shu Pan felt much more at ease when she heard his voice.

After hanging up the phone, Gu Shaoting looked at Charlene and said apologetically, “I have something urgent to attend to now, so I can’t finish this welcome lunch with you. Please stay and enjoy the meal. I’ve already signed for the bill. Feel free to order more if you’d like.”

Gu Shaoting had already opened the door to the private room when he said that.

“Brother Gu, is there anything I can help with?” Charlene had no idea what was going on.

“No need, thanks. Please stay and enjoy lunch.” Gu Shaoting left in a hurry after he said that.

How did a perfectly good meal end up like this? Charlene still didn’t know who Gu Shaoting was talking to, and what made him so anxious…

She sat down dejectedly and was in no mood to eat. She didn’t really care about the lunch anyway.

She thought for a bit and then picked up her phone to call Mr. Zhang.

“Mr. Zhang, it’s Charlene. Have you had lunch?” Charlene asked naturally in a very sweet voice.

“Not yet. I was just about to go eat.” Mr. Zhang felt a little down today. He felt that he had been played by CEO Gu. He told him that the sales department had documents for him, but they didn’t.

“Perfect. I’m going to text you an address. Please join me for lunch. I’ve already ordered.” Charlene invited him warmly.

“Sure, thank you in advance.” Mr. Zhang finally smiled. Not long after they hung up, he received a text from Charlene.

He took a taxi to the address.

One could tell at a glance that everything served at this restaurant was expensive.