Chapter 35

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Gu Qichen fell silent for two seconds, without any changes in his expression.

He replied, “Before I answer Miss Guan’s question, can you answer mine?”

Guan Xuer was startled by Gu Qichen’s response and even more by how he had remembered her name.

Guan Xuer replied, “Okay.”

Gu Qichen asked softly, “Miss Guan, are you pregnant?”

It was a question that left everyone in the room feeling awkward as all of them were university students.

In their hearts, everyone felt that Gu Qichen had proven that he deserved to be the youngest president to ever helm a company. He could have chosen not to respond or to change the topic. Instead, he decided to retaliate.

Asking a university student a question like this was tantamount to embarrassing her.

To everyone else, Gu Qichen was trying to convey a message to Guan Xuer that she had stepped on a landmine. The question she had asked earlier was as rude as the one he had just asked. And she had invaded his privacy just like how he had done.

That question was vicious and cruel.

She had revealed her pregnancy to Gu Qichen and Xia Yangyang only. The rest were all in the dark.

If she had admitted to it, her reputation would be ruined in the presence of the club members.

If she denied it, Xia Yangyang would suspect it.

If she chose not to answer as it concerned her privacy, there was no need for Gu Qichen to respond too.

Gu Qichen was indeed a sly old fox. He had pushed her right to the edge of the cliff without an ounce of mercy.

At this time, Xu Li stepped forward to ease the tension. “President Gu, our vice president is just joking. Please forgive the curious nature of a little girl. It all stemmed from the infatuation and idolization towards you. Please forgive her.”

Xu Li spoke graciously and politely, and Gu Qichen accepted it without any grudges. “I was joking with your vice president as well. Please don’t take it to heart.”

Xu Li replied, “President Gu, we know that you’re a busy man. We’re thankful that you accepted our interview. We shall not disturb you and leave now.”

With that, everyone left the office.

Guan Xuer was dragged away by Xu Li.

Xu Li asked, “Xuer, what’s the matter with you today? Why did you have to ask such a personal question? If President Gu were to fly into a rage, all our effort would have gone down the drain.”

Guan Xuer hung her head, looking aggrieved and devastated. “It was a question that everyone was curious about. And wouldn’t it bring everyone’s attention to the interview? I was just trying to take a risk by asking, but I had no idea it would backfire. Sorry.”

Her tears rolled down her cheeks. “I have let everyone down and Yangyang. I thought I had convinced President Gu myself. I didn’t know that he has granted us an interview because of Yangyang. Yangyang is so pretty and possesses a charm that… men like. It’s all my fault for being so confident. I almost stole Yangyang’s credit. It’s my fault!”

She sobbed loudly and her face twisted with hatred and fury.

Xu Li, who was originally angry, turned to comfort her instead. “It’s all right. We know that you didn’t do it deliberately. All your hard work is for the club. But you do need to apologize to Yangyang.”

Guan Xuer raised her head and turned to Xia Yangyang. Humbly and meekly, she spoke, “Yangyang, I’m sorry. Can you forgive me? I really didn’t mean to steal your credit. I have pleaded with the President to add your name to the interview as well. You can check with her.”

Xu Li interjected, “That’s true. Guan Xuer had asked me twice, and I’m sure she didn’t do it intentionally. Both of you are good friends and the pillars of the club. I hope that this matter won’t affect your friendship.”