Chapter 367: Chapter 367

"Dad, don’t get too worked up. I’ll keep calling you this way from now on. I hope you won’t let anyone else influence you. Whatever Hu Qianqian said has nothing to do with me. I don’t care about what she’s done, but if she crosses the line, I definitely won’t let her off easily."

Initially, Hu Jianyu had wanted to deal with Hu Qianqian.

But seeing Ji Yu , he could only reluctantly agree.

"If there’s anything you need, just come to me. You’re my daughter; depending on me as your father is perfectly fine."

He deeply hoped his daughter could have a happy future.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yu felt a slight sense of emotion. Her biological father cared about her feelings, and that was indeed a good feeling.

It seemed that this time Hu Qianqian had wised up; she didn’t immediately cause trouble. On the contrary, she behaved much more tactfully, as if she truly didn’t care about the matter anymore.

But Ji Yu knew better than anyone that they were simply biding their time, preparing other tactics.

Of course, as long as she didn’t act yet, Ji Yu wouldn’t strike first.

Hu Jianyu was also worried that people might not know Ji Yu was his daughter, so he went out of his way to host a banquet to let everyone know his daughter had returned and that their father-daughter relationship was strong. No one was allowed to bully his daughter.

"She really looks so much like him." One of Hu Jianyu’s old friends couldn’t help but comment upon seeing Ji Yu.

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"Old Li, this is my biological daughter. If there’s ever a partnership, you better not take advantage of Yu."

Mr. Li chuckled, "How could I? This is quite the happy ending for you, isn’t it? The girl looks great—she has both you and Yao’s presence."

Being long-time acquaintances, they naturally knew about Hu Jianyu’s past. So, his words hit right to Hu Jianyu’s heart; he truly believed Ji Yu resembled both him and Yao. Only, Yao had already passed away, leaving only him behind now.

Ji Yu managed to meet quite a few people at the gathering, but for now, she didn’t want to socialize any further. In the end, she went directly to find Gu Qixiao.

"Yu, it seems like you’ve been doing quite well lately."

Seeing Ji Yu already transformed into a business elite, Gu Qixiao couldn’t help but smile.

Ji Yu also smiled, "Of course. I told you, I’m serious about taking over my father’s position. Plus, there are a few people at the company I can’t stand—seeing how irritated they are by my progress makes me want to work even harder."

To Gu Qixiao, those few people were nothing more than unseen pests. But to him, Ji Yu was incredibly significant.

"Whatever those people think is irrelevant. The only thing I know is that you’re what matters to me. I’ll protect you well. Even if something truly unavoidable happens, you can always come to me."

He looked at Ji Yu with a gentle expression.

And this very tenderness was what made Hu Qianqian unbelievably jealous.

Why didn’t she have such a capable fiancé?

If Gu Qixiao were her fiancé, she would undoubtedly secure the chairman position.

Unfortunately, Gu Qixiao hadn’t even spared her a glance.

Unable to sit idly any longer, Hu Qianqian went straight to Gu Qixiao. "President Gu, long time no see."

Her smile was seductive, and her intentions were obvious at a glance.

But Ji Yu honestly didn’t feel the least bit afraid. She understood Gu Qixiao better than anyone. If he were truly interested in women like Hu Qianqian, then there wouldn’t be much point in continuing their relationship.

"Are we close?" Gu Qixiao found people like her utterly repulsive, speaking without a shred of politeness.

Given such an expression, anyone with common sense would know to leave at this point.

But Hu Qianqian was far from sensible. In her mind, Gu Qixiao was already hers.

"President Gu, there’s no need to be so cold. After all, Yu and I are cousins. How could we not be familiar with each other?" She even tried to use Ji Yu to forge a connection.

Gu Qixiao remained indifferent.

Looking at the woman in front of him, his gaze seemed frozen with icy disdain. "My fiancée is standing right beside me. You should’ve thought about the consequences of your words before speaking. What do you think you are?"

He didn’t want to deal with the woman in front of him or have any association with her.

The one who occupied his heart was right beside him. He held Ji Yu’s hand, unwilling to give Hu Qianqian any more attention.

Hu Qianqian watched them walk away, her expression darkening. Regardless, she had no intention of giving up. "Even if they’re genuinely in love, so what? Eventually, they’ll split apart due to temptation."

She intended to see what kind of choice Gu Qixiao would make in the future.

Ji Yu knew she was likely preparing some underhanded tactics. Still, she wasn’t in a hurry, "President Gu is probably going to face trouble tonight; that Hu Qianqian truly is a narcissist who’s always up to something."

Thinking back on Hu Qianqian’s behavior, Ji Yu realized she was likely clinging to her previous dealings with the Gu family. But relationships alone weren’t enough to secure such collaborations.

"Yu, I have absolutely no relationship with her."

He wanted to dispel any unnecessary misunderstandings.

He truly appreciated Ji Yu’s sincerity towards him, and it was important to minimize any unwarranted confusion.

"I know, but she might just be overly confident. Or perhaps, there’s something else entirely—I have no idea how she manages it."

Thinking about the situation, Ji Yu couldn’t help but feel exasperated. It was baffling where Hu Qianqian’s confidence came from. If ordinary people had her level of self-assurance, there’d be no cases of self-doubt.

"In any case, be cautious of what you eat tonight. If necessary, I’ll stay by your side the whole time. That way, you won’t need to worry about things."

Ji Yu was still concerned about the situation. Even though they’d prepared in advance, Hu Qianqian’s shamelessness was unmatched. Despite their careful vigilance, it might still be difficult to avoid her schemes entirely.

In truth, Gu Qixiao enjoyed this feeling of being cared for by Ji Yu.