The two of them arrived at the parking lot and got into the car.

Su Hua fastened her seatbelt and curiously asked, "Why did you come to the museum?"

Gu Beixian started the car and casually replied, "I went abroad for business and took the opportunity to acquire some artifacts to donate to the museum."

Su Hua looked at him with admiration, "On behalf of the country and the people, thank you."

Gu Beixian glanced at her indifferently, "It's only been a few days, and you're already talking to me so formally? Don't think I'm that noble. Donating artifacts can increase the company's visibility and also provide tax benefits."

Su Hua paused, looking at his handsome and deep profile, and smiled, "You're becoming more and more like a qualified businessman."

Gu Beixian smirked, "Are you mocking me for being money-minded?"

Su Hua chuckled, "I wouldn't dare."

"Where do you want to eat?"

"Anywhere is fine."

Gu Beixian drove her to a standalone building by the river.

The antique signboard was engraved with two large, elegant characters: Tang Palace.

From the outside, it looked like a miniature palace, luxurious and grand.

Luxury cars were parked at the entrance, all with their license plates covered.

After getting out of the car, Gu Beixian handed the car keys to the valet at the door.

Su Hua followed him inside. The club was membership-based, ensuring excellent privacy.

Gu Beixian was evidently a regular. As soon as they entered the lobby, the manager warmly greeted them and led them inside.

Faint sounds of traditional Chinese music could be heard in the corridor, reminiscent of ancient melodies.

Occasionally, maids dressed in Tang suits would pass by, making it feel like a dream of the Tang Dynasty.

They arrived at a private room at the end of the corridor.

After entering and sitting down, the manager exchanged a few polite words before leaving.

Gu Beixian handed the menu to Su Hua, "Order whatever you like."

Su Hua took the menu and only ordered one dish she liked, while the rest were Gu Beixian's favorites.

After three years of marriage, she knew everything about him, unable to forget even if she tried.

Once she finished ordering, Gu Beixian moved the menu in front of him and asked the waiter to replace his favorite dishes with Su Hua's favorites.

The waiter, puzzled by this subtle display of affection, couldn't understand it.

When the dishes arrived, Gu Beixian used the public chopsticks to serve Su Hua, "Eat more."

Su Hua also served him a dish, looking at his slightly thinner face, and asked, "Was it busy abroad for a week? You seem to have lost some weight."

Gu Beixian picked up a piece of fish and placed it on her plate, "It was alright. The food abroad isn't as good as what you make."

Su Hua smiled, knowing he was teasing her.

Wherever he went, he stayed in the best hotels and naturally ate the best food.

How could dishes made by world-renowned chefs not compare to her homemade meals?

When they had almost finished eating, Gu Beixian went out to take a business call.

Su Hua got up to go to the restroom.

The decor here was unique, even the restroom was antique and elegant.

After coming out of the restroom, Su Hua walked back along the corridor.

Just as she was about to turn the corner, a force suddenly grabbed her clothes and pushed her into a small garden nearby.

Su Hua quickly turned to look.

The person grabbing her was Chu Suosuo.

Being repeatedly harassed, even with a good temper, Su Hua was getting a bit impatient. She frowned and asked, "What do you want?"

Chu Suosuo didn't say a word, directly pulling her behind a tall and dense fiddle-leaf fig tree, glaring at her fiercely, "I just slapped you, and you had someone beat my face swollen. You vicious woman!"

Su Hua calmly straightened her clothes, looking at her coolly, "I didn't send anyone. Maybe Miss Chu has offended too many people because of your arrogance."

"Nonsense! I just returned to the country, and besides you, there's no one else!"

Su Hua looked indifferent, "Think whatever you want, but as I said, show me the evidence."

Chu Suosuo couldn't produce any evidence, feeling frustrated and angry, "What are you doing here?"

Su Hua replied calmly, "I'm here to eat, what else?"

Chu Suosuo bit her lip, "With Brother Beixian?"

"Yes."

Chu Suosuo's expression changed, becoming sinister, "You've already signed the divorce papers, about to get divorced, and you're still tagging along with Brother Beixian for free meals. Shameless!"

Those words were harsh.

They hadn't divorced yet, and as long as they were still married, they were legally husband and wife. Having a meal together shouldn't be criticized.

Su Hua stood tall and coldly said, "Miss Chu, it's not that I look down on you. If we were on equal footing, you wouldn't stand a chance against me because you're too impatient."

Chu Suosuo sneered, "So what if you're patient? Without a good father, it's all in vain. I'm better at choosing my parents, and that's a skill. I won from the moment I was born!"

Su Hua laughed in anger, "I used to envy you, but now I see, you're truly pathetic. Besides having a good father, you have nothing else!"

Such words were a great insult to Chu Suosuo, who prided herself on being a favored daughter.

Already filled with anger, she immediately kicked towards Su Hua's leg.

Su Hua quickly dodged, suddenly hearing hurried footsteps.

In a flash, a tall figure pulled her into an embrace.

Chu Suosuo missed her target, staring in shock at the man who appeared out of nowhere.

Su Hua smelled a familiar male scent, fresh and warm, with a hint of tobacco. She looked up and saw it was Gu Beixian.

She secretly breathed a sigh of relief, covering her pounding heart, and smiled at him, "Why are you here?"

Gu Beixian's face remained calm, but his eyes were cold as he looked at Chu Suosuo, "I finished my call and didn't see you when I returned, so I asked the waiter and came to find you. Are you hurt?"

Su Hua shook her head.

Chu Suosuo quickly restrained her earlier arrogance, standing obediently, "Brother Beixian, I wasn't trying to kick Sis Su Hua. My shoes were uncomfortable, and I lifted my foot to check them. You misunderstood me."

Gu Beixian let out a cold smile, "I'm not blind."

Chu Suosuo was slightly stunned, her eyes welling up with tears, "Brother Beixian, don't wrong me."

"Suosuo, Suosuo, where are you?" A slightly aged male voice called out from a distance.

Chu Suosuo's eyes lit up, "Dad, I'm in the small garden here."

The footsteps grew closer.

Soon, a man in his sixties appeared, with graying temples, thick eyebrows, and big eyes. He was tall and wore a high-quality dark gray suit, with an expensive watch on his wrist, exuding a refined and elegant aura.

It was Chu Suosuo's father, Chu Yanru.

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Chu Yanru glanced at Su Hua, then smiled at Gu Beixian, "Beixian, you're here too."

Gu Beixian responded indifferently, "Uncle Chu, please restrain your daughter. If this continues, you'll spoil her."

The term "your daughter" was too distant.

Chu Suosuo's tears flowed instantly.

She touched her face, tearfully saying, "Brother Beixian, you're biased. Sis Su Hua bullied me first. She had someone beat my face into a pig's head. It took a whole week to heal, and it hurt so much."

Gu Beixian's fingers lightly rested on Su Hua's shoulder, "Su Hua didn't know about that. If you don't provoke her, nothing will happen to you."

Chu Suosuo wanted to say more.

Gu Beixian lost patience, looked down at Su Hua, and gently said, "I'll take you back to the museum."

Su Hua nodded.

Gu Beixian started to walk away.

Su Hua didn't move because Chu Yanru was staring at her with a strange look.

His gaze was cold and complex, filled with disdain, contempt, hatred, and hostility, making her feel extremely uncomfortable, as if she were being roasted over a fire or fried in oil.

It was hard to imagine such a disturbing look coming from this refined old man.

They say looks can kill, and Su Hua truly felt it today.

She wanted to leave immediately, but her legs felt like they were rusted, unable to move.

Gu Beixian walked a few steps, noticing Su Hua still standing there, her face unusually pale.

"Why aren't you moving?" He returned, catching a glimpse of Chu Yanru's lingering gaze.

Gu Beixian's expression changed, then he took Su Hua's hand, holding it in his palm. Without looking at Chu Yanru, he casually said, "This woman has been through hardships with me. Anyone who touches her is against me."

His tone was light, his face expressionless, but it carried an invisible pressure.

It felt like a warning, or even a threat.

Chu Yanru's face darkened immediately.

Chu Suosuo burst into tears and ran away.