Chapter 60: A Husky Can’t Become a Wolf, a Simp Can’t Get Into Bed

Chapter 60: Chapter 60: A Husky Can’t Become a Wolf, a Simp Can’t Get Into Bed

Fine threads of rain fell like silver strings from the inky sky, weaving a hazy curtain that enveloped the entire street.

The streetlights blurred into fuzzy halos in the rainy mist, and the asphalt glistened with a shimmering layer of water, like crumpled tinfoil.

The headlights of the Maybach GLS 600 pierced the curtain of rain, forming a brilliant pillar of light that was quickly swallowed by the downpour ahead.

"It’s raining..."

Jiang Ruan gazed at the sudden change in weather, her pink, cherry-like lips slightly parted. "But the weather forecast said there wouldn’t be any rain today."

"I was just scrolling through TikTok. I think they said a typhoon is passing through."

"It’ll probably keep raining for the next few days, with some heavy downpours too."

Gu Heng turned on the heat a little as he replied to Jiang Ruan.

"Thank you, President Gu."

"It’s a good thing you came to pick me up today. Otherwise, I probably would have been soaked."

Jiang Ruan turned slightly, her voice soft as she spoke.

Gu Heng smiled, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. "I ran into your roommate, Huang Yufan, yesterday," he said suddenly. "I didn’t expect her to be an employee at Shenglong Real Estate. It’s a small world."

"Yu Fan mentioned that when she got home yesterday."

At this, Jiang Ruan asked tentatively, "She said you bought a villa in Yu Cui Garden?"

"Mmm..."

"I just finished the transfer at the property transaction center this morning."

"It still needs to be cleaned up before I can move in."

Gu Heng nodded, his expression casual as he replied.

"So, are you planning to live in Beichun long-term?"

Jiang Ruan’s eyes flickered for a moment as she asked Gu Heng again.

"I don’t have any plans to move to another city for now."

Gu Heng answered truthfully.

’If Brother Tongzi had given him all cash rewards after he unlocked the first level of the Golden Tower of Wealth, he might have seriously considered leaving Beichun for a tier-one megacity like Yanjing, Zhonghai, or Peng City.’

’After all, while megacities like Zhonghai and Peng City might not be very friendly to ordinary people, for the wealthy, they’re practically paradise.’

’Unfortunately, the rewards from Brother Tongzi weren’t all cash.’

’Zhen Cui Group, an asset worth over a hundred million, was deeply rooted in Beichun’s dining industry.’

’Moving the entire company was simply unrealistic.’

’And it was just as unrealistic for Gu Heng to act as a hands-off boss, just leaving Zhen Cui Group here to fend for itself.’

’Besides, these rewards were only from unlocking the first level of the Golden Tower of Wealth. He had no idea if the assets Brother Tongzi would give him for unlocking the second level would also be businesses in Beichun or even Ji Province.’

’So...’

’Until he had a clearer picture of the situation, Gu Heng definitely wouldn’t choose to leave Beichun. At least, not now.’

"Yesterday, Huang Yufan and I talked about you."

Gu Heng took the opportunity to ask, "She said you’re not very satisfied with your current job. Is that right?"

"Mhm."

"I’m already planning to hand in my resignation soon."

Jiang Ruan nodded and answered truthfully.

"What are your plans after that?"

Gu Heng asked, already knowing the answer.

Jiang Ruan blinked. "President Gu, aren’t you going to ask why?"

"What’s there to ask?"

"The way I see it, quitting a job is like a breakup."

"Either the pay isn’t good enough, or..."

Gu Heng trailed off, stopping suddenly.

"Or what?"

Jiang Ruan was confused, wondering why Gu Heng had abruptly stopped talking.

"What else could it be?"

A slight smirk played on Gu Heng’s lips. "You weren’t getting enough satisfaction."

Jiang Ruan froze for a second, then her cheeks inexplicably flushed red.

But she couldn’t refute him, because one of the main reasons she wanted to quit was that she was extremely unhappy at work.

If it weren’t for the fact that sales paid well, she probably would have resigned long ago.

"So, what are your plans now?"

This was the first time Gu Heng had driven in the rain since getting his own car, so he kept his speed at around 70 kph, refraining from overtaking other cars or running yellow lights.

"I’m going to apply to airlines to be a flight attendant. Get back to the work I was supposed to be doing."

Jiang Ruan’s voice was quiet, but her tone was filled with determination.

Hearing this, Gu Heng fell silent.

Soon, Jiang Ruan noticed the atmosphere in the car had become a little strange.

She asked cautiously, "President Gu, if I leave Beichun, will we have a chance to see each other again?"

"Probably not."

Gu Heng didn’t look at Jiang Ruan, replying in a flat tone, "I’m usually very busy."

’Even though Jiang Ruan’s looks, figure, and aura were all perfectly aligned with his tastes, and even though she was the target of the system’s [Conquer] challenge mission... so what?’

’Was he supposed to chase her all over the country?’

’Go from the esteemed Chairman Gu to "Always-Available Ah Heng (Nationwide Service)"?’

’If word got out, he’d be a laughingstock.’

’He’d be so pathetic, it would make the biggest simps out there shake their heads in pity.’

’It all came back to that same old saying: women are attracted to strength.’

’A husky can never be a wolf, and a simp will never get laid.’

’If Gu Heng really did that, willingly becoming a simp and chasing Jiang Ruan all over the country, he could guarantee that he would never complete that challenge mission in his lifetime.’

’Jiang Ruan was a woman with extremely high standards. To truly conquer someone like her, he had to always be stronger than her, always keeping her in a position where she had to look up to and admire him.’

Sure enough, just after Gu Heng said what he did...

Jiang Ruan’s composure started to crack. She quickly added, "President Gu, I mean, I’ll come back to Beichun often."

"Mmm..."

"We’ll see, then."

Gu Heng gave a noncommittal response, then abruptly turned the car and started driving in the opposite direction.

Seeing this, Jiang Ruan was momentarily stunned. "President Gu, I think Lion Sports Fitness Center is in the other direction. You’re going the wrong way now."

"It’s raining. I’m not in the mood anymore."

"I’ll just take you home."

Gu Heng still didn’t look at Jiang Ruan, his tone inexplicably cold.

"O... okay."

A hint of grievance could be heard in Jiang Ruan’s voice.

She could clearly feel that Gu Heng’s attitude had changed the moment she said she was going to leave Beichun.

’But...’

’I already said I was willing to come back and see him!’

’Isn’t that enough?’

’Setting aside the fact that we don’t even have a real relationship right now, even if we did, he can’t interfere with my independence!’

The more Jiang Ruan thought about it, the more wronged she felt. They remained in silence until Gu Heng dropped her off downstairs from her apartment.

"It’s raining hard. Take the umbrella."

Gu Heng handed Jiang Ruan a folding umbrella from the back seat.

"Thank you."

Jiang Ruan pressed her lips together and thanked him softly.

Gu Heng said nothing. Jiang Ruan opened the car door, unfolded the umbrella, and hurried toward the building, splashing through the puddles.

After Jiang Ruan disappeared from view, Gu Heng retracted his gaze.

’He felt a faint sense of irritation. He’d been single since birth, with zero relationship experience, and now he was suddenly faced with such a thorny problem. He really didn’t know what to do.’

"Sigh..."

’If only some experienced veteran could give me some pointers.’

Gu Heng sighed softly, turning the steering wheel and driving away.

However, just after he had this thought, the face of Wang Baoshan from yesterday’s drinking dinner flashed inexplicably through his mind.

Gu Heng suddenly slammed on the brakes. He hesitated for a moment, then finally took out his phone and chose to call Wang Baoshan...