The obsessive CEO's white moonlight is me

Chapter 87 Home Visit

"Child, I'm sorry..."

Xie Shiyun closed his eyes tightly, his brows furrowed, and his face was full of pain.

She shook her head frantically, covering her ears tightly with her hands, as if that would shut out the heartbreaking words.

"I won't listen! I don't want to listen!" she shouted hoarsely. At this moment, she had completely lost her mind, and her heart was filled with endless pain and despair.

Lin Yue looked at her daughter, who was in a state of emotional distress, and felt heartbroken.

She wanted to reach out and hug the injured child, to offer her some warmth and comfort.

However, just as her hand touched Xie Shiyun's shoulder, she was pushed away violently.

She suddenly stood up, staggered for a moment, but then ran away quickly into the distance like a startled fawn. Her figure looked so thin and helpless in the wind, as if she would be swept away by the gale at any moment.

Lin Yue stared blankly in the direction Xie Shiyun had gone until that small figure completely disappeared from her sight, her heart filled with regret and self-blame.

"Shi Yun!"

She disappeared from her sight—

With a mix of trepidation and anticipation, she stepped into the place called Forget-Worries Tavern once again.

As soon as she entered, the familiar environment and atmosphere rushed towards her, but her eyes searched anxiously around, hoping to catch a glimpse of that figure—Gu Ci.

However, after scanning the area, she did not find any trace of him.

Slightly disappointed, she reached out and stopped a passing waiter, asking softly, "Excuse me, where is your boss, Mr. Gu? Why isn't he here today?" Her voice carried a hint of barely perceptible anxiety.

The waiter stopped and replied with a smile, "Miss, I'm so sorry! Our boss went out on some errands today and may not be in the store for the next few days. However, if you need to contact him for anything important, please leave your contact information with me, and I will pass it on to him as soon as he returns and have him contact you."

Hearing this, she hesitated for a moment, then nodded gently and said, "Never mind, thank you..."

At this moment, her mind was filled with memories of her time with Gu Ci—his warm smiles, caring words, and affectionate gaze—as if they were right before her eyes.

At that moment, she suddenly realized that the only person she could rely on and confide in was him...

She sat quietly alone at the bar, the dim light casting shadows on her slightly lonely figure.

She slightly raised her hand and gently tapped the table, signaling the bartender to come over. A moment later, a brightly colored cocktail was placed in front of her.

She slowly extended her right hand, grasped the slender stem of the wine glass, and brought it to her lips. Without the slightest hesitation, she tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp. A spicy and sweet taste filled her throat; the wine seemed to be a concrete expression of the complex emotions she felt at that moment.

Ever since she awoke from her daze that morning, she felt as if the whole world had been completely turned upside down. Everything she was once familiar with, including her identity, status, wealth, and glory, vanished without a trace, like morning mist under the sunlight.

She was originally a dazzling and radiant actress on stage, whose every appearance would elicit thunderous applause and cheers from the audience; she was also the apple of her parents' eye, enjoying endless love and care.

However, all of this has now become a thing of the past...

She found it hard to accept this sudden change in status, falling from a lofty position to the dust in an instant.

Now, she is just an ordinary, even somewhat down-on-her-luck person. No one pays attention to her anymore, let alone those who used to fawn over her.

This huge gap left her feeling incredibly painful and lost, unsure of how to move forward in the future...

She drank glass after glass, the shadows before her eyes seemingly overlapping...

In her daze, she saw a man walking towards her, and he seemed very familiar...

Then, she collapsed on the bar.

Gu Ci slowly walked towards her. Seeing her like this, he simply reached out and touched her hair, looking at her drunken state with heartache.

"I'm sorry... I'm late."

The next morning, she slowly woke up as the first rays of sunlight shone on her face through the gap in the curtains.

However, the moment she opened her eyes, a sharp pain surged through her like a tidal wave, as if it were tearing her skull apart. She couldn't help but cover her forehead with her hand.

She struggled to sit up, only to find her hair a complete mess, frizzy and disheveled. Instinctively, she reached out and pounded her head with her fingers, trying to ease the unbearable headache. But the more she pounded, the more the pain intensified, as if protesting her harsh treatment.

She tried hard to recall what had happened last night, only remembering that she had been sitting at the bar drinking. The bar was dimly lit, with soft music playing, and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

She drank glass after glass, enjoying the brief numbness and relaxation brought on by the alcohol. But then? Her memory abruptly cut off; no matter how hard she racked her brains to recall, she couldn't piece together a complete picture. Another damned blackout! This wasn't the first time this had happened; each time she lost consciousness after drinking, she felt incredibly frustrated...

At this moment, Gu Ci was dressed in extremely casual clothes, an outfit that was both simple and stylish. He leaned slightly against the wall by the door, his posture appearing lazy and relaxed. A smile of interest graced his handsome face as he stared intently at her. With a slight upturn of his lips, he slowly said, "Awake? Miss?"

Hearing the sound, she groggily raised her head and looked in the direction of the sound.

When she saw the person in front of her, she couldn't help but widen her eyes and ask with a puzzled look, "What are you doing here?" Her tone revealed a hint of surprise and confusion.

"This is my home, why can't I be here? I heard you were looking for me?"

He stared intently at her.

"I heard from the waiter that a beautiful woman came looking for me. She seemed quite disappointed when she heard I wasn't there. As soon as I heard that, I knew it was you, so I came back right away."

She didn't respond to his question, but just looked at him and said, "You...do you know?"

Gu Ci looked puzzled. "Know what?"

"Such big news, how could you not know? I'm not the Xu family's biological daughter..."

As she spoke, she lowered her head and remained silent.

"I don't mind this at all. I'm friends with you not because you're the daughter of the Xu family. What are you thinking?"

Hearing Gu Ci say that, she looked up at him again.

"really?"

Gu Ci smiled and nodded, his bright eyes revealing sincerity and determination. He had always firmly believed that true friendship should not be bound by status; he valued a person's inner qualities rather than superficial things.

Looking at the somewhat helpless person in front of him, he said softly, "If you haven't found a place to stay in the next few days, why don't you stay here temporarily? When you've completely figured things out and have the courage to face everything, I will be by your side and support you. No matter what happens, I will never have any complaints."

After saying this, her words gently brushed past her ear, and like a babbling brook, quietly flowed into her heart. She couldn't help but be slightly taken aback, and a few ripples appeared in her heart. The once calm lake of her heart was now like a small pebble thrown in, stirring up waves.

They stared at each other without saying a word. He stood there, and she sat there quietly...

Time seemed to stand still.

At that very moment, a Lotus sports car, all black with sleek lines, sped over like a black lightning bolt and came to a steady stop outside the imposing gate of the Xu residence.

The rear window slowly rolled down, as if a mysterious scroll was being unfurled. Then, the door was gently pushed open, and a figure gracefully stepped out from the back seat.

He stood tall and straight, dressed in a finely tailored black suit, exuding an innate air of nobility with every step. He stood quietly at the doorway, like a proud crane standing alone among chickens, drawing the attention of everyone around him. His long, straight legs, broad, sturdy shoulders, and slightly upturned chin all showcased his extraordinary charm and confidence.

A maid in a neat uniform hurried to the door. When she saw the man standing in front of her, she frowned slightly and a look of doubt appeared on her face.

The man was tall and had an extraordinary air about him, but he also exuded an elusive and mysterious aura.

The maid's gaze lingered on the man for a moment before she softly asked, "Hello, sir. Is there anything I can help you with?" Her voice was gentle, yet carried a professional politeness and caution.

Fu Shiyue raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and then replied in a deep and magnetic voice, "Please tell President Xu that I came here today specifically to discuss some important matters with him."

The maid nodded and replied, "Okay, please wait a moment while I inform Mr. Xu."

Then, she turned and walked into the house, leaving Fu Shiyue standing alone outside the door waiting.

After a short while, the tightly closed, ornate iron gate was slowly pulled open a crack, and a servant in a neat uniform stepped out. With a smile on his face, he deftly opened the two heavy doors completely, bowed slightly in an inviting gesture, and said in a polite and gentle voice, "Sir, please come in."

After receiving permission, Fu Shiyue walked steadily and powerfully into the gate.

Just then, the butler, who had been waiting there, quickly stepped forward and said to the visitor with utmost respect, "Mr. Fu, our Mr. Xu invites you. He is waiting for you in the study on the second floor." After saying that, he stepped aside to make way and gestured for him to enter.

Upon hearing this, Fu Shiyue nodded slightly in response, and said politely, "Okay, thank you for your trouble, sir."

After speaking, he followed the butler up the stairs to the study on the second floor.

At this moment, Xu Chengguo, who was in the study on the second floor, was sitting leisurely on an antique wooden stool. In front of him was a chessboard with black and white pieces crisscrossing, obviously playing a game of Gomoku by himself.

Just as he was concentrating on his next move, the study door was gently pushed open, followed by the butler's announcement: "Mr. Xu, Mr. Fu has arrived."

Upon hearing this, Xu Chengguo glanced briefly at the figure entering through the door, then quickly refocused his gaze on the chess pieces he was fiddling with, and replied calmly, "Here you are."

Then, he continued to immerse himself in the game.

Seeing this, Fu Shiyue quickly walked a few steps to Xu Chengguo and said, "Mr. Xu, I apologize for disturbing you..."

However, before he could finish speaking, Xu Chengguo waved his hand to interrupt him, saying, "It's alright. I just happen to be looking for an opponent to spar with. I didn't expect you to come at such a convenient time. Why don't you play a game with me?"

"Compared to Mr. Xu, my chess skills are far inferior. I don't usually play chess." He had no choice but to walk towards the chessboard. There, black and white pieces were neatly arranged on both sides, waiting for both sides to make their moves and start the battle.

He slowly sat down in the chair, reached out and picked up a black chess piece, gently placing it in a corner of the chessboard.

Xu Chengguo, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, picking up a white chess piece and placing it steadily in the center of the board.

And so, a fierce game of chess began...