How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

Gu Heng: "Don’t get it wrong, she’s my cousin, not my sister."

"I don’t care, you don’t have a real sister, so this cousin of mine is just like a real sister!!"

"This just shows that you’re not doing a good job as a sister, your own brother posts on social media and you don’t even know."

"I was at work! Do you understand what ’interns have no rights’ means? If I got caught checking social media during work hours, my internship report might get a black mark!"

Gu Heng couldn’t be bothered to argue with her; knowing Gu Xinran’s personality, if you started a fuss with her, she might make a scene all afternoon...

He then asked, "So who told you I came to Shanghai?"

On the other end of the phone, Gu Xinran answered without hesitation: "Director Lin, I was reading an industry report at my desk when she called me, said that you had come to Shanghai, and even asked me to bring something from her office to you."

After speaking, as the sound of bustling footsteps came through the phone, Gu Xinran moved to a secluded corner and lowered her voice, "Brother, why don’t you share with me how far things have progressed with Director Lin? Are you guys exchanging gifts now? Can I start calling her my sister-in-law?"

Gu Heng, listening to Gu Xinran’s secretive voice, also began to wonder...

Lin Ran had mentioned earlier something about giving him a gift, which he hadn’t taken seriously...

When she had left her hometown, her mother, Xu Hong, had stuffed a trunk full of cured goods and local products for her.

Given her personality...

The so-called gift was probably to return the favor...

But unexpectedly, not long after he had finished a video call with her, she had immediately called Gu Xinran to have her deliver the gift...

This piqued Gu Heng’s interest...

He immediately asked Gu Xinran: "Did Lin Ran tell you what it is?"

"Nope, she just told me where it was, and I went in and took it out. It’s wrapped up tightly, can’t see anything at all.

Should I open it for you?"

Hearing this, Gu Heng hurriedly stopped her, "No, just bring it to me."

"Okay, then come pick me up."

Gu Xinran was just a slightly gossipy girl, but she knew her limits...

Since Gu Heng didn’t want her to open it, she didn’t bring it up again.

"Now?"

Looking at the time on his watch, it was only a bit past three, Gu Heng was a bit puzzled, wondering, shouldn’t she be at work during this time?

"Right now, yes, my team leader just told me Mr. Lin assigned some work to me, then granted Miaomiao and me an afternoon off! Hurry up, come pick me up!

I’m really fed up with the serious atmosphere at work!!"

Talking to Gu Heng, Gu Xinran didn’t feel the need for boundaries...

In her eyes, no matter how wealthy Gu Heng was, he was her brother, and troubling him felt entirely natural...

"Okay, then come downstairs, I’ll be there to pick you up."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Heng immediately pressed the button Xu Ying had mentioned...

Soon, the voice in the cockpit came through the speakers.

"Mr. Gu, what can I do for you?"

"Don’t rush to Baoli Xuan just yet, head to the Global Financial Center Tower first."

"Alright."

Facing Gu Heng’s instructions, though Xu Ying found it somewhat hard to understand—after driving for over ten minutes, they were less than a kilometer away from the Baoli Xuan Restaurant, and now suddenly heading back to Lujiazui felt like a bit of a hassle...

Despite that, she had no choice but to unconditionally accept the order, even without the right to ask why, and directly told the driver to turn around and head towards the Global Financial Center Tower...

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Another ten minutes...

The Toyota Alphard parked at the temporary parking area of the Global Financial Center Tower...

At this time, it was a bit past three in the afternoon, and not many pedestrians were around the building. Gu Heng immediately spotted Gu Xinran and Tao Miaomiao waiting on the side.

Once the car came to a complete stop, Gu Heng pressed the door open button, and Xu Ying swiftly stood by the door.

"Mr. Gu, do you need any help with anything?"

Gu Heng had just wanted to get out of the car to call Gu Xinran and Tao Miaomiao...

After all, the parking spot was a bit away from the building, and shouting across a public area seemed inappropriate.

Now that Xu Ying was volunteering, Gu Heng didn’t decline and directed her, "See those two girls over there holding a box? Tell them I asked for them to come over."

Xu Ying thought Gu Heng was asking her to help him strike up a conversation, although reluctantly, she gritted her teeth and responded, "Okay, but I’m not sure I can invite them over..."

Gu Heng glanced at her oddly.

"Those two girls are my sisters, what are you unsure about?"

"Ah..."

Realizing her misunderstanding, Xu Ying was about to apologize…

But she couldn’t figure out quite how to express it...

Should she admit she thought Gu Heng was hitting on girls?

Fortunately, Gu Heng didn’t seem to care much, waved his hand, and said: "Go on, go on."

Grateful for the reprieve, Xu Ying quickly made her way towards Gu Xinran and Tao Miaomiao...

After a brief conversation, a thrilled Gu Xinran ran over from a distance...

Before Gu Heng could speak, Gu Xinran stuck her head into the vehicle, looking around at the interior with surprise, "Bro, did you change cars?"

"No, this is a courtesy car provided by the hotel I’m staying at."

"Oh, oh!"

"Stop chattering and get in."

On hearing Gu Heng’s words, Gu Xinran poked her head inside again, "Just two seats, huh? How are we going to fit?" Nôv(el)B\\jnn

This took Gu Heng by surprise...

He hadn’t really thought of that problem...