Chapter 35 The Legal Beauty "Gu Yanting"

After seeing Bi Lei off at the airport, Shi Shi drove to Gu Yanting's law firm, looking at the contact information Zhao Xiao had sent her on her phone. Shi Shi recalled information about Gu Yanting. She had met Gu Yanting at Zhao Xiao's birthday party. At that time, he was already working, and among a group of college students, Gu Yanting stood out like a crane among chickens. Shi Shi had always felt that with his looks, he should have pursued a career in the fashion industry.

Zhongcheng Law Firm is one of the top law firms in Kyoto. Without Zhao Xiao's introduction, her small cases wouldn't even catch their eye.

"Hello, Miss Shi, please have a seat." Gu Yanting remained as indifferent as before.

Shi Shi didn't sit in the chair opposite his desk, but chose the sofa diagonally opposite. His height made her feel intimidated.

"Zhao Xiao has already told you, right? I want to hand over the company's legal affairs to Zhongcheng." Gu Yanting nodded to indicate that he understood.

Shi Shi handed him the prepared documents.

“Yes, Ms. Shi. I’ll have my assistant draft a contract, and once it’s signed today, I can start work as soon as possible.” Gu Yanting didn’t watch variety shows, and his impression of Shi Shi was still from a few years ago; he remembered his cousin’s birthday party clearly. Perhaps it was because his memory was too good, but events from several years ago were still clearly etched in his mind, as if it were yesterday.

He had seen many beautiful women, many of whom had thrown themselves at him. Their advances didn't make him feel proud; most of the time, they annoyed him. Shi Shi wasn't the most beautiful, but her temperament was the most unique. Before her, he had never seen anyone wear a floral dress so beautifully. She stood there, graceful and charming. Tiny gardenias fluttered on her refreshing green dress. It was the most refreshing feeling of that summer.

At Zhao Xiao's birthday party, she was teased by two other girls, and despite her blushing face, she played the piano with grace and poise. Paul Seneville's "Autumn Whispers" was beautiful, bringing him inner peace. The second time he heard news about Shi Shi was when Zhao Xiao came to him to drown his sorrows, saying that the girl was getting married.

Zhao Xiao was a seemingly calm but actually rebellious person. That night, he cried like a child. And a crazy child at that. At the time, Gu Yanting was still thinking, "This little girl is really charming," and felt a sense of loss, which he suppressed deep in his heart.

"Does Ms. Shi's family support her going out to work?" Wasn't she supposed to have married a minor celebrity? Could it be that she's running into financial problems and needs to earn money?

Shi Shi was somewhat surprised by his question: "Just call me by my name, you're being too formal. I'm all grown up now, my parents won't interfere with what I do."

She didn't mention her husband at all... Could it be that they're having marital problems?

"my country's marriage law is now very comprehensive and more favorable to women, protecting their rights to the greatest extent possible. Please feel free to contact me anytime if needed."

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Shi Shi: ?? Doesn't he have internet access in his hometown? I'm already divorced, bro!

Shi Shi returned an awkward yet polite smile: "I'll definitely look for you when I remarry."

Gu Yanting: . . . .. .

Are they already divorced?!

Realizing he had been presumptuous, Gu Yanting awkwardly took a sip of water to cover it up.

"Is this considered pantomime?" Shi Shi asked, feigning ignorance.

It was an empty cup.

This is even more awkward.

The other person shattered her image of a cold, aloof elite, and Shi Shi felt more at ease. "Thank you, Attorney Gu. I'll contact Zhao Xiao and find a time that's convenient for both of you to have dinner together?"

If it weren't for Zhao Xiao's recommendation, Zhongcheng would have taken the case anyway, but it would most likely have been given to an intern lawyer for practice. Gu Yanting, on the other hand, is a partner at the law firm.

"Don't make me feel too formal. You're being too polite. Just call me Brother Yanting, like Zhao Xiao does."

Is he really that approachable? Shi Shi remembered this person as always being cold and aloof. She even secretly gave him a nickname, calling him the ancient Greek god of ice.

Since a deity has descended to earth, shouldn't we mortals hurry up and worship him? "Okay. I'll listen to you." He said this, but didn't actually say it out loud.

As they were talking, the assistant brought in the contract. Shi Shi was looking at the contract, and Gu Yanting was looking at her.

"So beautiful." Gu Yanting's hand fiddled with his pen, but his gaze remained fixed on Shi Shi. For some reason, Gu Yanting thought Shi Shi looked exceptionally beautiful today. Shi Shi was 26 years old this year, but she was very well-maintained, looking almost like she was 16. Her skin was full of collagen, beautiful and elegant. Moreover, she possessed a charm that girls her age didn't have, like a ripe peach, bright red, with skin so tender it seemed you could squeeze water out of it. Coupled with her dignified yet not rigid personality, every gesture exuded the elegance of a mature woman. This strong contrast was hard not to be captivated by. Even though he had seen many beauties outside, Gu Yanting still had to admit that Shi Shi was the most special one he had ever seen.

Shi Shi quickly signed the contract. Gu Yanting took it. She had hands perfectly suited for playing the piano. They looked delicate and soft, with a lovely pink hue at the joints. She didn't have any extravagant manicures, not even long nails. Her nails were a pinkish-white color, like tiny jasmine petals resting on her fingertips. It turns out that someone's appearance and temperament really can completely touch your heart.

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Binglu: "That guy must be interested in you!"

The system couldn't wait to speak as soon as I left Zhongcheng.

Did Shi Shi know? Of course she knew! Gu Yanting's gaze was so intense. She wasn't stupid. She just couldn't quite believe it, after all, she was a divorced woman now. She hadn't expected to still be so popular.

Binglu saw through it all before Shi Shi: "There have always been many people who like you, but most of the people you've been around have very high moral standards and wouldn't do anything to a married man. Now that you're single, it's like you've re-entered the market."

Shi Shi wasn't so optimistic: "They probably think I'm divorced and have a more open-minded view of relationships. They want to have some fun with me." It wasn't that Shi Shi was against dating. Rather, she was afraid the other person wanted to develop a long-term, intimate relationship with her based on romance. That was absolutely unacceptable. She lacked security. Before she could truly integrate into this world, she would raise all her defenses to protect herself.

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When I returned to Shen Jingyuan's studio, the people there were noticeably more welcoming. It seems those songs were truly powerful.

Shen Jingyuan: "Shi Shi's here. Did you bring the things?"

"Uncle, you're in too much of a hurry."

The title track for Shen Jingyuan's new album hasn't been decided yet. He's listened to many demos, but none of them feel right. He always feels something's missing. The album's theme is "The Place of First Love," and this year marks his 20th anniversary in the music industry. While "The Place of First Love" isn't specifically about romance, it subtly alludes to his unwavering passion for music.

“I have two options, why don’t you listen to them?” The demo was recorded by Shi Shi herself. No matter how close the two are, once she switches to work mode, she is no longer herself, but Niu Hulu Shi Shi.