chapter 64
The glasses-wearing man glanced nervously at Gu Qingning, trying hard to steady his voice, and said, “I’ve taken some very important photos.”
Hearing this, Gu Wanwan’s face lit up with delight, and she asked eagerly, “What kind of photos?”
Having been around society for many years, the glasses man wasn’t stupid. Going along with her, he said, “I took photos of that girl with a man… and they seem very close.”
As the words left his mouth, cold sweat broke out in his palms.
He carefully glanced at Fu Juncheng and the others. Seeing no sign of anger, he secretly relaxed.
“What man? Hurry up and send me the photos.” Gu Wanwan’s smile twisted into something sharper, and her previous impatient tone vanished.
“We agreed earlier that as long as I take useful photos for you, you’d pay me the remaining half of the reward,” the glasses man said methodically.
Gu Wanwan’s fine brows furrowed slightly, and in a commanding tone, she said, “Send me the photos first. As long as I confirm they’re useful, I’ll immediately give you the remaining payment.”
The glasses man hesitated and looked up at Gu Qingning, waiting for her decision.
Gu Qingning shook her head, and the glasses man immediately understood.
“Nope, it’s cash on delivery. You have to pay me first.”
Gu Wanwan cursed under her breath but thought about getting leverage over Gu Qingning and softened her expression a bit.
“You better make sure the photos are useful to me. Otherwise, you’ll regret it.”
After delivering the threat, she hung up.
Ding.
A message came in, and the remaining half of the payment was transferred into his bank account.
The speed showed just how impatient Gu Wanwan was.
Gu Qingning curved her lips into a mocking smile.
The glasses man pleaded, “I don’t need this money. You can have it all, just let us go.”
Gu Qingning’s gaze swept over him coldly, and her voice was icy as she said, “I can give you the money, and I can let you go, but you have to do one thing for me.”
The glasses man’s eyes lit up, as if he had grasped a lifeline. “Okay, tell me.”
Gu Qingning asked, “Can you Photoshop?”
“Yes, yes, yes.” That was his specialty.
A cold light flickered in Gu Qingning’s eyes as she spoke calmly, “We were secretly photographed by you at the hotel entrance. You know how this photo should be edited, right?”
The glasses man nodded repeatedly, “Yes, yes, I understand.”
Gu Qingning turned her head, and the man’s superior jawline came into view. His side profile was sharp and flawless.
“Lend a hand?”
Fu Juncheng smiled, the corners of his eyes lifting lazily, both enticing and mischievous. “To the hotel?”
Gu Qingning: “…”
Such a perverse guy.
She hooked her hand through his arm without hesitation and said to the glasses man, “Hurry up and take the photo.”
Before she could finish, the man’s strong arm wrapped around her slender waist.
Gu Qingning leaned against him, the last sliver of space between them disappearing as they stood closely together.
From a distance, they looked like a couple deeply in love.
Gu Qingning tilted her head and met the man’s smiling eyes, her ears turning red. “Fu Juncheng, what are you doing?”
Fu Juncheng said seriously, “Photos taken this way will look better.”
“…”
Yeah, right.
The man’s deep voice whispered again into her ear, “Do you know the person who called?”
Gu Qingning pressed her lips together and replied, “I’ll handle this myself. Don’t interfere.”
Fu Juncheng’s eyes, deep as a cold pond, darkened slightly, though his expression remained casual.
His clear voice lowered intentionally, enticing and magnetic, “Isn’t it better if Brother Juncheng helps you get back at them?”
Gu Qingning’s ears burned; she instinctively shrank back, avoiding his provocative aura.
“No need…”
Before she could finish, a timid voice rang out, “The photos are done. Can I go now?”
Fu Juncheng turned, his cold gaze shooting at the glasses man who had spoiled the mood.
A deadly stare sent chills down the glasses man’s back; he nearly dropped to his knees.
Gu Qingning pulled her hands from around her waist, walked over to the glasses man, and took his camera, glancing at the photos inside.
One minute later.
She returned the camera to the glasses man, her voice cold, “Only the shots of his back can be used. Got it?”
Although the photos only needed editing, exposing his face would cause even more trouble.
The glasses man nodded hurriedly, “Got it.”
“Your ID. Take it out.”
The glasses man didn’t dare ask why Gu Qingning wanted it and handed it over without hesitation.
Gu Qingning didn’t even take it, casually glancing at the information on the ID.
She moved her lips, her words chilling: “Don’t even think about running. If you mess this up, I’ll dig you out even from your coffin. Understand?”
“Understood.” The glasses man nodded heavily, almost ready to swear on it.
He asked timidly, “Can I go now?”
Gu Qingning nodded lightly. The glasses man breathed a sigh of relief, grabbed his dropped backpack, and ran off.
Whoosh—he disappeared.
“Ningning, is Brother Juncheng not handsome? Not even giving a front-facing photo opportunity.” The man’s tone was lazy, but a hint of regret lingered.
Somehow, the man had walked up behind her. Gu Qingning turned and almost bumped into him.
She steadied herself and raised her head, half squinting. “Not exactly not handsome… just average.”
Fu Juncheng lowered his head to meet her gaze, a teasing smile curling on his lips, “If Ningning says that, Brother Juncheng will be hurt.”
The intense gaze made Gu Qingning uneasy; she tilted her head to avoid his eyes.
Clearing her throat, she said, “Hengheng is still at the café alone. We should go back.”
With that, she turned and left without hesitation.
Fu Juncheng’s thin lips curved into a subtle smile, the expression in his eyes deepening.
The little lion was shy again.
He stuffed his hands into his pockets and quickly followed her.
While the two left, Qi Heng finished both ice creams.
He even had the staff pack a few desserts, waiting for Fu Juncheng to pay.
“Pretty sister, this is for you.” Qi Heng handed one dessert to Gu Qingning, his little mouth sweet as honey.
“It’s strawberry flavor. Pretty sister, you can eat it all; fairies don’t have to worry about gaining weight. Even if you get chubby, Hengheng will still love you the most.”
Gu Qingning chuckled, pinching his soft cheeks while taking the dessert. “Thanks, Hengheng. I need to go back to school now.”
Qi Heng nodded his little head, looking adorable. “Can Hengheng call pretty sister tonight?”
Gu Qingning smiled. “Sure.”
Fu Juncheng came back after paying and overheard this. He walked straight to Gu Qingning.
His voice lowered, even more magnetic, “Then can Brother Juncheng also call Ningning?”
Gu Qingning: “…”
This scheming wolf has gone completely crazy.
