Flash Marriage with Dr. Huo

Chapter 242 Unforgettable

On Saturday morning, in Mr. Gu’s spacious and bright office in Hong Kong, which is decorated in a modern and simple style, sunlight poured in through the transparent floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the entire space.

Mr. Gu's assistant Jessica was wearing a well-tailored black business suit, a white shirt with an exquisite bow scarf tied at the collar, and her long brown hair was casually draped on both sides of her shoulders.

She walked briskly and confidently towards Mr. Gu who was sitting behind the desk.

"Mr. Gu, this is Xingqi Group's acquisition feasibility report. It summarizes the joint analysis of multiple departments, including the Legal Department and the Finance Department, over the past three days."

"Please give me an overview of the current results." Gu Zhian said as he took the report and looked through it.

"Currently, most people are leaning towards suspending the acquisition plan, primarily because the risks far outweigh the benefits," Jessica said. "However, your father and the company's vice president believe this project has great potential and is worth further consideration."

"What do you think?" Mr. Gu asked.

"Mr. Gu, I'm not at the level to comment on this yet, but I heard that Mr. Huo, who is known for being bold in the industry, has decided to give up on acquiring Xingqi Group. Do you think he made this decision because he is timid?"

Gu Zhian was sitting in the luxurious executive chair. After hearing Jessica's question, he stopped looking through the documents and looked up.

Gu Zhian was wearing a dark blue custom-made suit with a low-key yet luxurious tie, exuding a mature and steady temperament.

He pushed his gold-rimmed glasses up on his nose, his eyes deep and calm as he spoke slowly, "Jessica, you still don't know enough about Mr. Huo. Mr. Huo is by no means a coward. Quite the contrary. He's known in the business world for his boldness, his tough and decisive tactics, and his lightning-fast decision-making. Which of the projects he's handled hasn't been full of challenges?"

"So this time, he is?"

"He gave up on acquiring Xingqi Group this time. In my opinion, there must be many difficult problems hidden behind this project, but we are not aware of them yet. I will continue to review this summary report. My father's statement may be that he has not yet seen the more serious problems beyond the report. Therefore, we must treat this matter with extreme caution and must not take it lightly."

"Boss Gu, do you have some respect for Boss Huo?"

"No, he is my enemy." Gu Zhian originally wanted to say that Mr. Huo was his love rival, but changed his words temporarily.

In the industry-renowned Hong Kong Boyuan Group, Gu Zhian, as the new generation of helmsman, has made his mark at a young age and attracted everyone's attention.

Although he is in his youth and is full of the youthful vigor and energy, his style of doing things is completely different from that of his peers. He shows extraordinary calmness and rationality, and is even more steady and low-key than his father.

For people who meet him for the first time, it is difficult to associate this humble and gentle young man with the decision-maker who controls a huge business empire.

Unlike his father who is keen on various social occasions and frequently appears in front of the media, Gu Zhian prefers to keep a low profile and focus on the company's business.

He rarely attends those flashy social gatherings. This time he attended the wedding of the son of the deputy mayor of Yunzhou just to see Tang Xiaqing.

When dealing with competitors, he always looks at competition with a calm attitude, is good at learning from the strengths of his opponents, and constantly improves the development strategy of his own company.

Jessica frowned slightly, a trace of doubt in her heart. She secretly wondered: Why does Mr. Gu know so much about Mr. Huo? Why did he even arrange for someone to investigate him a few days ago? But out of respect for Mr. Gu, she did not express this question directly. She just nodded slightly and responded, "I understand, Mr. Gu. You are indeed thoughtful. I will remind all departments to pay attention to this."

Mr. Gu hummed softly, his gaze returning to the documents on his desk, but his thoughts drifted away involuntarily.

The image of Tang Xiaqing emerged in his mind. She was the woman he once loved deeply. Now, she was going to become Mr. Huo's bride.

Thinking of this, Mr. Gu felt a complex wave of emotions in his heart, including loss, helplessness, blessings, but more of it was unforgettable loneliness.

He sighed silently in his heart: Oh, if I had been able to get a divorce a month earlier and end that contract marriage sooner, maybe I would have had a chance to salvage the relationship between Tang Xiaqing and me, and maybe I would be the one staying with her now...

*

The next morning, soft sunlight filtered through the thin curtains and quietly fell into the warm bedroom.

Tang Xiaqing slowly woke up and saw Huo Chenjun buttoning his shirt beside her.

She stared at Huo Chenjun's handsome face quietly, and after hesitating for a long time, she decided to tell him something that had been hidden in her heart.

Tang Xiaqing sat up straight, a hint of trepidation in her eyes, and said, "I've thought about it, and I've decided to tell you something. Actually... Gu Zhian is my ex-boyfriend. I didn't mention it to you before because he doesn't meet the criteria for an ex-boyfriend according to the reporting standards you set."

Huo Chenjun frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he looked at Tang Xiaqing seriously, then he asked: "What do you mean?"