Chapter 366: Chapter 366

"It’s not just about cooperation—if you want to directly take charge of my company, that’s fine too." Gu Qixiao had no principles whatsoever when it came to this matter.

Whenever it involved Ji Yu, all of his principles seemed to be thrown to the dogs.

"That won’t do. You should take a look first. I promise it won’t put President Gu at a disadvantage." Although she’d admittedly used her position to her advantage, Ji Yu would never exploit her identity to set Gu Qixiao up.

After all, the two of them still had a lifetime ahead together.

Gu Qixiao naturally understood Ji Yu’s character, so he hadn’t doubted her intentions from the beginning.

"Since this contract has made it to my desk, it must be well-suited for the Gu family. Don’t worry, Yu, I won’t let you down."

Their cooperation went smoothly, primarily because the project Ji Yu had arranged was indeed quite beneficial for Gu Qixiao.

Bringing this proposal forward was ample proof of Ji Yu’s capabilities, but Hu Qianqian felt it was a benefit Ji Yu had gained through favoritism.

"Yu, it’s one thing to be President Gu’s fiancée, but isn’t leveraging that title for cooperation a bit excessive?"

Ji Yu raised an eyebrow, clearly not accepting this criticism. "Why wouldn’t I cooperate with my fiancé? If this collaboration weren’t beneficial to the company, I wouldn’t have said anything. But this is clearly advantageous—don’t you think your comment is a little over the top?"

Her partnership with Gu Qixiao wasn’t driven by personal gain; she simply hoped everything could proceed smoothly. What’s more, the resources were right within reach, benefiting both sides—why wouldn’t she first collaborate with someone she trusted?

"We’re engaged, not adversaries. If the company benefits from our cooperation, then it’s perfectly legitimate. If you’re not convinced, you’re welcome to secure a better deal. At that point, you can handle it however you like."

The Gu family had long set a nearly unreachable standard in these matters. Even if Ji Yu wanted to replace them, she’d need the skills to do so.

As expected, after hearing this, Hu Qianqian fell silent.

However, her eyes still betrayed her defiance as she looked at Ji Yu.

"I may enjoy working with my fiancé, but I would never harm the company. This is my own father’s business—do you think I’d sabotage myself?"

The fact that Hu Jianyu recently reunited with his biological daughter fueled Hu Qianqian’s jealousy. The mere thought of Ji Yu inheriting everything one day made her seethe with envy.

Why did these things belong to Ji Yu and not her?

"If you keep coming up with clumsy suggestions , I advise you not to voice them. Otherwise, you’ll only expose your lack of intelligence."

Ji Yu had always been blunt in her ways.

So when someone deliberately provoked her, Ji Yu would never let it slide.

Hu Qianqian was livid but knew she couldn’t openly antagonize Ji Yu—not for now, at least.

"If you have something to say, just say it directly. If you’re planning underhanded schemes, it’ll only backfire worse. I know what you want, but unfortunately, what doesn’t belong to you will never be yours—not in a million years."

Ji Yu despised these kinds of tactics.

Besides, the things Hu Qianqian had already said were irritating enough. If this went on, Ji Yu couldn’t guarantee she’d maintain her current demeanor.

"Don’t push me too far. Do you think Uncle is thrilled you’re back? You’re still a Ji by name, an outsider—don’t you know that?"

Ji Yu let out a cold laugh, finding these remarks utterly ridiculous.

"Do you believe your own words? Actually, it doesn’t matter if you believe it or not. Deep down, you know whether what you’re doing is right or wrong."

She didn’t care what these people thought, but Hu Jianyu’s kindness toward her was something she’d never forget in her lifetime.

"I won’t comment on what you’re thinking. I just hope you keep a clear head. The next time something happens, try using your nearly-rusted-out brain."

Ji Yu promptly instructed her assistant to remove Hu Qianqian from the room.

The incident quickly reached Hu Jianyu, and he naturally wouldn’t tolerate Ji Yu being wronged. When he heard about it, his expression darkened considerably.

"Yu, please don’t think I haven’t offered to let you change your surname for any specific reason. I just feared you might not like it. If it’s something you want, we can make it happen anytime."

Ji Yu approached the matter practically.

"It would feel a bit strange, honestly. I know you’re my father, and from now on, we’ll always be father and daughter—that’s enough for me. I’d rather not deal with unnecessary trouble."

Lately, she had been genuinely happy.

There was no need to overthink things that didn’t matter.

Hu Jianyu, looking at Ji Yu, couldn’t help but feel a touch of sorrow. His own daughter was so close yet somehow remained untouchable. The feeling made him doubt whether all this was a dream. If it were a dream, he hoped it would last forever.

"Dad, I know how much you care for me. This isn’t a dream. The effort I’ve been putting into running your company is proof—I want them all to see that your daughter isn’t lacking in capability." The source of thɪs content is ⓝovelFire.net

Ji Yu had always been someone who cared deeply about such matters.

And fortunately, there was no room for misunderstanding in the present situation.

"What did you just call me?" Hu Jianyu couldn’t suppress his emotion, becoming teary-eyed as he looked at Ji Yu. He had waited far too long. Simply having his daughter back should’ve been enough to satisfy him, but he had always secretly hoped she would acknowledge him as her father.

Now that the wish had come true, his excitement was undeniable. Never in the past had he dared to imagine that Ji Yu would one day recognize him as her father.

"The moment I saw you, I knew you were my father. That kind of familiarity can’t be faked. You’re my father, and there’s no issue calling you ’Dad.’"

She beamed at Hu Jianyu, clearly no longer holding on to past grievances. The connection between father and daughter was all she needed now.

Seeing Ji Yu , Hu Jianyu couldn’t hold back his tears. His daughter had, after all, chosen to recognize his existence.