Chapter 1103: Hosting Guests
After Gu Xiaorui left, Gu Xiaozhan called Pei Zhe.
Pei Zhe was somewhat surprised when he received the call.
However, Pei Zhe still treated him with courtesy.
Publicly, there will be many opportunities for the two to interact at work in the future, and Pei Zhe also needs Gu Xiaozhan’s help.
Privately, Gu Xiaozhan is Mu Anhan’s husband, every move he makes must be good for Mu Anhan.
"Mr. Gu..."
"Your Excellency the President, there is a banquet tonight at Tianqin Residence, might you grace us with your presence?"
Pei Zhe sensed the tone of a feasting trap but had to attend regardless.
"Alright, I will arrive on time."
"Tonight at seven, looking forward to Your Excellency’s presence."
Their conversation was entirely formal, without the slightest hint of friendliness or veiled hostility.
Putting down his phone, Pei Zhe fell into deep thought.
Mu Shaohan stood in front of his desk, "Your Excellency, Mr. Gu has an agenda, doesn’t he!"
"We still need to go see what tricks he has up his sleeve," Pei Zhe replied.
...
Six in the evening, the end of the workday.
Mu Anhan was still discussing the latest plan with her colleagues from the aerospace department when Gu Xiaozhan personally arrived.
He stood at the door, watching her directing with an impressive demeanor, and was mesmerized.
Despite his memory loss, it didn’t prevent him from falling in love with this woman again.
"Mr. Gu has arrived!"
Huo Jiguang called out loudly, even his eyes sparkled in excitement.
Mu Anhan also looked over, "Xiao Zhan, you’re here!"
Gu Xiaozhan entered their meeting room, nodded to everyone, then looked at Mu Anhan: "We need to head home early, we have guests coming tonight."
"Jiguang, you conduct the meeting and send me the minutes later," Mu Anhan instructed.
"Yes, President Mu," Huo Jiguang immediately responded.
Mu Anhan left together with Gu Xiaozhan, returned to her office to grab her handbag, and went home with him.
She was still in her work attire, and asked him: "Do I need to change clothes?"
"No need." Gu Xiaozhan didn’t want her to dress too beautifully; she was already quite charming in her work clothes.
Mu Anhan nodded, "I’ll go check in the kitchen to see how dinner is coming along."
Gu Xiaozhan also nodded, "Go ahead!"
She hadn’t asked who the guests were?
Gu Xiaozhan watched her back, squinting his eyes. Is she too trusting of him? Or does she not want to ask at all?
Seven o’clock.
Pei Zhe arrived on time with Mu Shaohan.
Upon their arrival, Mu Anhan showed a hint of surprise; she really hadn’t expected Gu Xiaozhan to invite Pei Zhe for dinner?
Furthermore, he had also instructed the kitchen to prepare dinner to Michelin standards, catering to Pei Zhe’s tastes.
In other words, tonight’s banquet, Gu Xiaozhan was full of sincerity.
Yet, why would he do this?
He showed no intention of discussing it with her beforehand?
When Mu Anhan looked toward Gu Xiaozhan, he reached out and held her small hand, a strong sense of possession evident.
"Welcome, Your Excellency the President."
Gu Xiaozhan showed no sign of explaining, yet still welcomed the guests.
"Your Excellency the President, Fifth Brother, welcome," Mu Anhan nodded gently to them.
After the four sat down, Gu Xiaozhan raised his glass, "This is my first time hosting a banquet for Your Excellency the President. Although my injury delayed the occasion, my respect for Your Excellency has never wavered."
Pei Zhe also raised his glass, "Mr. Gu’s health is paramount; the times when our nation needs Mr. Gu are still numerous."
Both spoke in official tones.