Chapter 213: Temptation
“You’re here.” Gu Yansheng smiled, stood up, “Come on, I’ll take you to see your new house.”
“What new house?” Shen Shuyun was surprised.
“Of course it’s the new house for keeping a mistress in a golden house.” Gu Yansheng smiled.
Shen Shuyun’s face flushed slightly, and it was unclear if it was real or pretended.
“I’ll buy you a few outfits first, otherwise others will suspect my taste, Gu Yansheng’s.”
City government office professional attire was okay to wear sometimes, so first buy a few casual clothes to have on hand, and let her buy the rest herself later.
After buying clothes, they drove to Yuyuan Road. At the alley entrance, Gu Yansheng introduced to her: “There was just an assassination incident, and now people from Hanoi are staying here too, so at the alley entrance where Wang Faction personnel live, there are No. 76 people checking identities at both ends. This will continue indefinitely.”
Shen Shuyun nodded, watching No. 76 people and the police station set up a stall right at the alley entrance. This was completely undisguised, clearly telling the Military Statistics Bureau not to think about sneaking in.
As Gu Yansheng’s car passed, the originally listless police and No. 76 action captain immediately stood up, straightened their clothes, stood ramrod straight. The police saluted, and the No. 76 people bowed their heads.
Gu Yansheng’s car generally didn’t stop, let alone accept inspection, but today the car stopped.
The car window rolled down, and Gu Yansheng beckoned to the police officer.
The police officer ran up cheerfully: “Director Gu, what are your orders?”
“Get to know her. She’ll be coming in and out here often. Call her Miss Shen.”
“Sure, sure.” The police officer craned his neck to look inside, and upon seeing Shen Shuyun, he smiled and saluted in greeting, “Hello, Miss Shen. I’m Chen Youfa at your service. Feel free to come to me if you need anything.”
Shen Shuyun nodded slightly to him.
Gu Yansheng took out 20 bucks and gave it to him, “Things have been unsettled lately. Hard work.”
“Whoa, I can’t accept this.”
“Take it.”
“Thank you, Director Gu. Thank you, Miss Shen.”
Chen Youfa grinned from ear to ear, bowing nonstop.
“Let’s go.”
They drove a bit further, turned a corner, and arrived at the villa Gu Yansheng had bought with public funds. It was still in European style.
Guards were already standing at the door.
“Mr. Gu.”
“Mr. Gu.”
“Mm, call Miss Shen.”
“Hello, Miss Shen.”
“Hello.”
“These are Jiangbei Gang people.” Gu Yansheng briefly introduced them to her, then took her into the room.
The house was fully furnished with all facilities ready. It was his own house, so of course the secretary took care of procuring the furniture—everything was top quality, since the new government was footing the bill anyway.
Shen Shuyun was just an agent, not a miss from a major investor family. This kind of house interior layout was rare for her, so she looked around curiously.
She turned her head and whispered soundlessly: “Safe?”
Gu Yansheng didn’t answer and directly called out: “Aunt Liu.”
“Yes, yes, sir, you’re back.” Aunt Liu, who was cooking, came out from the kitchen.
“This is Aunt Liu. This is Miss Shen.”
After mutual introductions, Aunt Liu smiled lightly and asked: “Sir, will you eat here later? If you’re staying for dinner, I’ll need to go buy some groceries. I don’t know what Miss Shen likes to eat.”
“Eat here. Just buy whatever you think.”
“Got it, I’ll go right now.”
Gu Yansheng took Shen Shuyun upstairs, checked all the rooms one by one, and finally entered the master bedroom.
Gu Yansheng then said: “It’s not absolutely safe, but with just these people in the house, avoiding conversation isn’t a problem.
When buying the house, since Wang Faction personnel were afraid of being bugged, all the houses bought by our group were thoroughly inspected by No. 76 people inside and out, and the walls were probed with instruments. Currently, we can ensure there are no bugs.”
Shen Shuyun was far from the information center and didn’t even know how many houses Wang Faction personnel had bought here, at most knowing from the tabloid that Wang Faction personnel buying houses here had encountered the Military Statistics Bureau, so Gu Yansheng still had to briefly explain the situation.
“Got it.” Shen Shuyun nodded and gave a smile, “If I live here regularly, I’ll do periodic checks.”
“Mm. As for this Aunt Liu, I have another chef recommendation who’s good at Hunan cuisine and can also make Shanghai dishes, though not as well as Hunan. The person should be fine. If you don’t like the taste, just find another one yourself.”
“Why hire a Hunan cuisine chef? Do you like Hunan cuisine?” Shen Shuyun asked with a surprised smile.
She knew Gu Yansheng’s background—he was from Hangzhou and shouldn’t like spicy food.
“I can handle spicy food, but mainly it’s prepared for the people from Hanoi. Some like spicy. Can you drink?” Gu Yansheng walked to the wine cabinet.
“I can drink.” Shen Shuyun nodded.
She realized who the Hunan cuisine was for and couldn’t help pursing her lips in a smile, “Being an official isn’t easy for you. Even hiring a chef requires considering others.”
“Hiring one chef for such great use—there’s no better business deal under heaven. Besides, I’m not limited to just one chef.”
Gu Yansheng poured two glasses of red wine, handed one to her, leaned against the table, and smiled: “Relax, no need for all the ‘yous.’ Your duty is just to transmit messages. As long as you’re not doing that, you’re absolutely safe. Adapt to your role, get into the feeling of being the lady of the house here.
People from Hanoi don’t lack sharp-eyed ones, and No. 76’s Li Shiqun and Ding Mocun might come here too. You might meet them later. If you act distant, it won’t fool their eyes.
Bringing you here now is to let you adapt.”
“Wait for me a bit.” Shen Shuyun downed her wine in one gulp, then grabbed her bag and went into the bathroom.
When she came out again, her hair was somewhat tousled over her shoulders, outer clothes off, wearing a single layer with a button undone, chest rising and falling.
Her face lightly powdered.
She picked up the red wine glass from the table, walked to Gu Yansheng, took his arm, looked into his eyes, her breath like orchids.
“Like this?”
Gu Yansheng remembered Shen Shuyun’s role: the first time he saw her, she was like a schoolgirl of this era.
But now.
Her eyes were full of that adoring look, practically pulling strings.
Pure yet seductive.
To be honest, Gu Yansheng’s heart really thumped unbecomingly fast.
Last time when hugging, to prevent his heartbeat from being heard, he had to pat her back. Now it wasn’t even needed.
“Does the Military Statistics Bureau teach this too?” Gu Yansheng asked, quite surprised.
Shen Shuyun smiled faintly, brushed her hair behind her ear: “Any role might need to be played. It’s basic training. Besides, some people know it without being taught.”
Gu Yansheng’s eyes were hard to read, and he sighed, “The Party and State really are full of talents. You’re one of the best.”
Shen Shuyun stepped closer, stood on tiptoe, and asked: “So what do you want to do now?”
Gu Yansheng blinked, said quite seriously, “I’m wondering, if I take the opportunity to hug you, will you kick me and then make a little report about me to Boss Dai.”
Shen Shuyun’s mind blanked for a moment, then she burst out laughing, helpless—all her efforts ruined.
She sighed, stepped back, leaned against the vanity like Gu Yansheng, right beside him.
“I got top marks in this course. Is my skill too poor now? Why don’t you feel any impulsive desire at all?”
Gu Yansheng chuckled lightly, swirled his wine glass, “Forgot I’m a lawyer by training? First thing I think is whether it violates the law. In the Military Statistics Bureau’s family rules, is there anything about punishment for indecent assault on a female subordinate?”
“Back then, that’s what you were thinking?”
Shen Shuyun’s mouth fell slightly open, eyes wide in admiration—people really are different.
She believed in her own charm.
But holding back in this situation meant Gu Yansheng truly had great self-control. After all, their statuses weren’t equal.
Even if something really happened, Boss Dai wouldn’t do anything to Gu Yansheng.
“Want to try? I’m willing.” Shen Shuyun wasn’t resigned and decided to go again.
