Chapter 603: Chapter 603: Even if it means stooping to any means

Gu Jing took out the necklace and casually threw away the box, “Your skin is so fair, this necklace will definitely look good on you. Stay still, let me put it on for you.”

He took a step forward intending to help Qiao Yin with the necklace, only to find someone was unexpectedly already sitting next to her!

Startled, he widened his eyes, “Hey, who are you? Get out of here! Can’t you see I have something important to discuss with Doctor Qiao? What are you doing here? Trying to eavesdrop? Don’t you have any decency?”

Song Zhu couldn’t resist replying, “I came here first, why would I eavesdrop?”

Such a big person sitting on the sofa and Gu Jing didn’t see him, and now he’s blaming him?

“I don’t care who came first, I call the shots here, just get out right now!”

As Song Zhu was about to say something else, Qiao Yin interjected, “Doctor Song, I’m sorry for the trouble. You can go ahead, Young Master Gu and I need to talk privately.”

Song Zhu’s expression dimmed, “Alright, I’ll leave first.”

Qiao Yin’s attention was focused entirely on dealing with Gu Jing, and she didn’t notice Song Zhu’s expression.

However, Gu Jing saw right through Song Zhu. He originally wanted to taunt Song Zhu, mock him for even thinking he had a chance with Qiao Yin. But in front of Qiao Yin, he didn’t want to leave a bad impression on her, so he fought back the urge to ridicule.

Once Song Zhu left, Gu Jing quickly took hold of Qiao Yin to put the necklace on her.

Qiao Yin, who had been wary all along, quickly blocked his hand. “Young Master Gu, I really can’t accept such an expensive gift. If you truly wish to thank me, I’d much rather you treat me to a meal, is that okay?”

Gu Jing’s eyes sparkled, “So, you’re willing to have a meal with me? Didn’t you say you had an appointment at noon?”

“Indeed I have an appointment at noon, but I’m free in the evening.”

“How about I treat you to a French dinner tonight, Doctor Qiao?”

“It’s my pleasure to dine with Young Master Gu.”

Gu Jing was finally satisfied, putting back the necklace, but still holding onto her arm, unwilling to let go. “Baby, I’m so happy that you agreed to have a meal with me.”

Qiao Yin felt goosebumps as he called her by that pet name. Looking at his innocent expression, she couldn’t help feeling a bit of guilt.

Her closeness to him was intentional.

However, the feelings of guilt quickly disappeared, replaced by resolve.

She had to avenge her mother, even if it meant using any means necessary!

She pulled her arm out of his grip, laughing softly, “Young Master Gu, it’s better to keep some distance. I prefer to be referred to as Doctor Qiao and personally don’t like any other forms of address. Are you willing to respect that, Young Master Gu?”

As long as he saw her laugh, Gu Jing would lose control of his senses and would subconsciously agree to her requests, “Yes, yes, yes, I’m willing, anything you ask, I am willing.”

“Please sit down then, I’ll make some tea for you.”

As she said this, she started boiling the water.

Then, she took a container of tea leaves from the drawer, asking him, “How about some Da Hong Pao Tea?”

“I’ll drink any tea you make!”

“Alright.”

Qiao Yin actually didn’t care about what tea he preferred. She only had this Da Hong Pao Tea, a gift from Song Zhu, who mentioned that he had too much of it at his home and couldn’t finish it by himself.

Qiao Yin distractedly waited for the water to boil, her mind racing, figuring out how to broach the subject of Gu Jing’s father.

Even when she was silent, Gu Jing was not one to let things get awkward. He praised her enthusiastically, “Doctor Qiao, you are truly amazing. Today you spoke up for me in front of my grandfather, and his attitude towards me improved! Did you know, my grandfather dislikes me to the core, either hitting or cursing at me every day. I can’t even remember the last time he smiled at me.”