Chapter 500: Extra Story: Falling for the Rival (3)

Chapter 500 Extra: Falling for the Rival (3)

At Chusheng Group, Gu Yongnian looked at the message forwarded by his assistant.

"Boss Gu, Song Chuyi agreed."

His fingers tapped lightly on the desk as his brows gradually furrowed. "He actually agreed?"

That young master from the Song family had actually agreed to be his assistant?

The doubt flashed briefly, just as the assistant's direct line rang at that moment.

Gu Yongnian pressed the answer button, and an unexpected voice came through.

"Boss Gu, reporting for assistant duty."

Gu Yongnian’s fingers, resting on the desk, paused. After a moment of silence—

"Come in."

"On my way!" Song Chuyi responded quickly before promptly hanging up.

Not long after, the office door was pushed open from the outside.

Song Chuyi poked his head in, spotting Gu Yongnian seated behind his desk, and grinned.

"Boss Gu, am I starting today?"

"You promised—one week as your assistant, and that project goes to the Song Group."

Gu Yongnian’s gaze darkened as he took in Song Chuyi’s bright smile.

Even after taking over the Song Group, the pampered heir still carried none of the ruthless or unscrupulous demeanor in his expression.

Unfortunately, the Song Group stubbornly clung to traditional industries, on a steady decline over the past two years—giving Chusheng Group plenty of opportunities.

At this thought, Gu Yongnian grunted in acknowledgment.

Satisfied with the confirmation, Song Chuyi pushed the door open fully and stepped inside.

"Boss Gu, just give the orders. I’m your assistant now."

He dragged a chair and sat across from Gu Yongnian, resting his chin on his hands, watching him with earnest focus.

Gu Yongnian focused on a video call.

Due to the angle, Song Chuyi couldn’t see who he was talking to.

With Gu Yongnian wearing Bluetooth headphones, he couldn’t hear what was being said either.

With a sigh, Song Chuyi looked away, observing as Gu Yongnian occasionally spoke a few words.

It was like he didn’t even notice him—totally unlike him.

Song Chuyi’s lashes fluttered as he began plotting how to get his attention.

Before entering Gu Yongnian’s simulation, the lab team had told him he needed to change Gu Yongnian’s mind about seeing him as a rival in this virtual world.

In other words, he had to make Gu Yongnian fall in love with him.

This wasn’t difficult for him—he was confident in Gu Yongnian’s love for him.

It’s just… after being showered with affection for so long, Gu Yongnian’s current cold and indifferent attitude felt oddly refreshing.

Song Chuyi pressed his tongue to his palate, the corners of his lips twitching upward slightly as he lowered his right hand onto the desk.

At first, it rested there quietly, then slowly inched forward bit by bit.

Before long, his pinkish fingertip brushed against the back of Gu Yongnian’s hand.

The warm touch made Gu Yongnian lift his gaze, his sidelong glance flicking briefly to his hand before he calmly withdrew it without a word, the video conference still ongoing.

Song Chuyi barely suppressed a laugh.

Since when did Gu Yongnian ever push him away? This was something completely new.

Seeing Gu Yongnian’s hand retreat, Song Chuyi didn’t rush to close the distance again. Instead, he picked up a self-help book nearby, flipped to a random page, and casually rested his right hand on it—as if by accident—sliding the book toward Gu Yongnian.

His fingertip brushed against Gu Yongnian’s as if by accident, then quickly pulled away.

Gu Yongnian’s lashes trembled slightly, his sidelong glance lingering on that pinkish fingertip, his eyes dark and unreadable, lost in thought.