8 Can I not be your wife?

"To you..I'll always be your husband Gu Zichen"

Those few words seemed to have brought thousands of melodies to ring in her ears. His voice was so mellow and seductive, her heart instantly jumped out of its cage.

She stared blankly at that good looking man towering over her. With his black hair, pointed nose, thin lips and finely chiseled jaw...And those bewitching eyes..Oh god!

He's such a charming man, how did she get to marry him?

She knew it was because she turned into that kind of stupid woman who gets blinded just by good looks.

She did not understand at which point of time, she lost all her intellect and became a fool to marry a strange man without caring about the consequences.

Moreover, that man she married was too far from her reach, someone who stood at the pinnacle.

She felt she was forced to carry a heavy load on her shoulders for a lifetime when she couldn't hold it even for a second. 

What if that oldie from Wu family came to know that she succeeded in catching the biggest fish in the ocean?

He was already troubling her out of his greed, who knows what he would do if he gets the wind of her marrying a rich man. She couldn't let Gu Zichen get involved in her problems with Wu family people.

She immediately took a deep breath and said with absolute determination "Indeed, you will be my husband. But...can I not be your wife?"

Gu Zichen saw her troubled facial expression and understood she was having second thoughts after knowing his identity.

"Why? Is there a problem?" 

"Yes...there's a very, very big problem. I forgot that there's a rule saying that I can not date or get married until my contract with my company ends. So, I can't let anyone know that I'm married..."

Gu Zichen snorted "What?!! Which dumb boss made such absurd rules?"

If he couldn't let the world know that he was married, how could he accomplish the goals he set in his mind?

"It's because.. only with such strict rules, artists like me can grow and have a good future. Don't you want your wife to be a successful person? I don't want our marriage to hinder my career" Wu Jinyan spoke in a strong tone but soon changed her voice to the lowest as though mumbling to herself "And also Shine Entertainment is under Gu corporation, how can you call your own brother dumb?"

Realization struck him. So, she was an actress under Shine Entertainment. No wonder, Gu Zihao became highly excited when he asked about her. Since she was his company's artist, he would sure be ecstatic to speak about her.

"Alright. Then I won't let outsiders know that you are my wife. But shouldn't we at least let your family know" Gu Zichen asked.

"No.." Wu Jinyan waved her hands frantically and explained in her sweet voice "There's none from my side who needs to know about it. From now on, your family will be my family. Telling your parents is enough"

"Okay.." Gu Zichen didn't hang on the topic for long as he thought it's not good to impose on her when she already expressed her views openly.

As per her request, he dropped her at a place that's a few blocks away from Shine Entertainment's building. Wu Jinyan was about to get down and heard him say "Give me a call when you are done."

Was he indirectly saying something else? Like someone would come to pick her up. Wu Jinyan nodded but still looked at him confusedly "But, I don't have your number"

Gu Zichen took her mobile and by the moment she got it back, she saw a name flashing on the screen. She saw the caller name and narrowed her eyes. Who's Ryan?

She saw a name in English but she did not know anyone who goes by the name. 

"Is this you?" She mumbled turning the screen towards Gu Zichen.

Gu Zichen nodded and said "I thought you'll get into trouble if someone saw a contact in your mobile with my name or with the title 'husband'. So, I saved the contact with my English name"

The look on his face was serious. It was clear that he was meticulous and took every possible situation into consideration even with such simple matter. 

She thought meeting Gu Zichen was the best thing ever happened to her in her entire life.

"Okay. I'll give you a call when I'm done" She said and walked towards the company building.

-

Wu Jinyan initially thought of giving an explanation through phone but on thinking her manager would be very angry, she decided to meet Li Ran as she knew speaking in-person was more appropriate and productive.

She knocked on the door and walked inside but was welcomed by a yell "Wu Jinyan, put aside the results of your audition, I heard you didn't even show up at the venue. You still have the guts to come here"

"Sister Ran, I know it's my fault. But it's because something urgent cropped up.."

"ENOUGH. Just let it be. I already have something planned for you two days later. I'll personally pick you from your place. Don't even think of running away. If you make a mistake again, I'll just forget that you are my artist"

"Two days later? Another audition?"

"You don't have to know. Just keep yourself in good condition and don't get sick. Understand"

Wu Jinyan knew Li Ran was a star manager who turned several small time artists into top actresses. It was already a blessing that her manager was Li Ran and if she wants to have a bright future and make a name for herself, she could only endure the harsh treatment and obey the orders she received.

Walking out of the room, she immediately scrolled through her contacts and gave a call to Gu Zichen.

As soon as the call got connected she heard the other person speak "Are you done? Come down..."

"Huh..! Okay" 

Though she stood a dozen metres away, she still recognized the car and the man leaning against it with a single glance.

She thought he would send someone to pick her up. She didn't expect him to loiter around the company and wait for her all this while.

She didn't think about anything else and ran towards the car. She was still breathing heavily when she received a bag from him. She opened and saw a few boxes of health supplements.

Did he buy them so that she wouldn't be empty handed while meeting his parents?

She looked at him confused and asked "Are we meeting your parents?" 

"Nope. They are for you. Don't you think you sacrificed a lot for me yesterday?" 

This simple gesture said enough that he cared for her. She felt her dull life finally lit up with an unique kind of brightness.

Once she saw him get into the driver seat and start the car, she said awkwardly "What sacrifice?! I merely gave some blood to save you" Internally, she knew it wasn't just mere blood but her precious blood.

As if she remembered something, she continued "Also...if the car you drove yesterday wasn't the same luxury car I wanted to own, I would have never even taken a second glance at the wreckage caused by that truck and would have never seen you lying in a near death condition.

"What did you say?" Gu Zichen yelled and slammed on the brakes.

This woman.. He really underestimated her.

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