Chapter 11 You Want Something Between Us

• Bai Rong had just arrived at the entrance of the military base when a familiar looking Land Rover pulled over next to her.
• The tinted car window was rolled down.
• Gu Mingchen looked at her sternly and gestured, “Get in.”
• That was an intolerable command.
• Bai Rong opened the door and climbed into the front seat.
• He remained silent as he leaned on the car door, and the atmosphere was very tense.
• “How should I transfer the money to you?” Bai Rong asked in uneasiness.
• He did not look at her directly and his gaze was cold, “I don't take bribes.”
• “This isn't a bribe. It's for the cosmetics.” Bai Rong explained.
• “If you don't like them, just throw them away.” The man said coldly. It didn't sound like he was joking.
• Bai Rong found his behavior strange and didn't like his tyrannical attitude, “You're putting me in a tough spot here. That would mean that I accepted your things for free, which is inappropriate since there's nothing between us.”
• Gu Mingchen looked at her and asked, “You want something between us?”
• Bai Rong was speechless.
• She detected signs of flirting in his reply and that made her even more uncomfortable, “I'm married.”
• “You think I don't know that?” Gu Mingchen looked forward as he continued to drive.
• Bai Rong couldn't ascertain what the man was thinking, so she looked out the window in frustration.
• “Do me a favor.” Gu Mingchen said in a deep voice.
• That was a declarative sentence.
• Bai Rong kept quiet and pursed her lips.
• “Aren't you going to ask what it is?” Gu Mingchen said.
• “Since you're asking me for help, it must be something I am capable of. Although I don't remember what happened that night, I assume you must have helped me out. Naturally, I should help out in any way I can as well.” Bai Rong said readily.
• It was a very formal reply, and that distant them.
• “Be my girlfriend.” Gu Mingchen said.
• Bai Rong was shocked and looked at him in disbelief.
• “Pretend as my girlfriend.” Gu Mingchen added and looked at her, “To attend a gathering.”
• “I'm married, so I don't think it's suitable for me to pretend as your girlfriend.” Bai Rong reminded him.
• Gu Mingchen's lips twitched slightly, “It's precisely because you're married that I don't need to worry about you falling for me. Isn't that right?”
• Bai Rong paused as she thought what he said made sense.
• He wouldn't fall for a married woman. Otherwise, on that night, they would've already...
• Bai Rong cleared her throat.
• What was she thinking?!
• Just then, her phone rang. it was Liu Yan.
• “How's your date with that soldier?” Liu Yan asked gleefully.
• There was some technical issue on Bai Rong's phone. Afraid that Gu Mingchen would overhear their conversation, she answered awkwardly in a soft voice, “What date? Don't talk nonsense!”
• “He'd definitely show you a good time! Hahaha!” Liu Yan laughed.
• “I'll hang up if you don't stop this crap!” She was a little irritated.
• “I'm just joking! I have a present for you later, so have fun!” Liu Yan hung up before Bai Rong could.
• The car fell silent.
• Bai Rong licked her lips, and looked at Gu Mingchen who was still maintaining the same position.
• She didn't know how much he had heard and wanted to explain, but then doing so would make her seem guilty if he didn't hear anything.
• In the end, she didn't say anything, and just looked out the window.
• The car passed by Sheraton Hotel, and she could see Su Xuyan walking out with his arm wrapped around a pretty woman.
• He was in a good mood as he whispered affectionately to the beautiful woman in his arms, and grinned mischievously before kissing the woman on the forehead.
• Bai Rong slowly turned her face away and looked in front as she leaned back onto the chair.
• Tears formed in her eyes again.
• She compressed all her memories of Su Xuyan and kept it deep inside her mind. As long as she didn't touch or think about it, she wouldn't feel pain.
• When she was deep in thought, her phone rang. It was Su Xuyan.
• She paused for a moment, but didn't answer it. And there went the phone ringing again. This time, she took the call.
• “Where are you?” Su Xuyan asked frivolously.
• From time to time, the voice of a woman laughing and moaning could be heard in the background.
• “Where am I? That's none of your business.” There was a hint of anger in Bai Rong's voice.
• “Return to your apartment in one hour. I'll meet you there.” Su Xuyan said coldly.
• Bai Rong hung up on him, switched the phone off and tossed it into her handbag.
• Gu Mingchen looked at her, “Do you need me to drop you off here?”
• “No.” She answered resolutely with her eyes looking ahead.
• Sympathy flashed across Gu Mingchen's eyes. He frowned in irritation and sped up.
• Soon, the car arrived at the docks.
• They stopped in front of a big cruise ship with a flag that had the word Gu written on it.
• Gu Mingchen opened the car door for Bai Rong and hugged her shoulder gently, leaving enough space between them.
• She liked the scent on him. It smelled like silvery wormwood, and had a faint reassuring and carefree feeling.
• Since she had promised to pretend as his girlfriend, such intimacy was acceptable. Though she was a fake, they had to make it look convincing.
• Together, they boarded the cruise ship.
• Su Junhao walked over leisurely with his hands in the pockets. His gaze shifted to Bai Rong, then glanced at Gu Mingchen, “Was she alright yesterday?”
• “Mhmm.” Gu Mingchen replied. His grip on her shoulder tightened as he pulled her closer.
• Su Junhao raised an eyebrow and sighed, “Looks like my little sister is going to have a heart attack tonight. Go on in, they've been waiting for you.”
• Gu Mingchen hugged Bai Rong as they entered.
• The ship set sail and was a little shaky.
• Bai Rong lost her balance and was about to fall, but he was quick enough to move his hand to her waist and held her firmly.
• Right that moment, Bai Rong felt a tingling sensation on her waist. Her back stiffened as she stared at him.
• “Give it a minute and it'll go stable.” He said softly, as if he did that just to protect her.
• So she had been gauging the gentleman with her own mean measure, “Thank you.”
• They continued to walk inside.
• The interior was designed like a mini bar, and there were a lot of people.
• All of them had a look of surprise, followed by jealousy, and hatred when they saw the couple entering together and acting all intimately.
• Among them, there was the lady in front of her, looking especially hostile. Her gaze alone could gun Bai Rong down on the spot.
• Bai Rong could sense her antagonism.
• “Allow me to introduce you. This is my sister, Su Wanning.” Su Junhao awkwardly introduced them.
• Su Wanning scanned Bai Rong with a disdainful look in her eyes, then shifted her gaze towards Gu Mingchen as she said, “Did you seriously get yourself a fake girlfriend just to fool me? She is not your type.”