Chapter 738: Chapter 738: Are You Following Me?

He had clearly understood before that Gu Peng was not a local in An City. He hadn’t been there long, and before joining Xiyang, he had merely been living from one odd job to the next, often not knowing where his next meal would come from.

Wang Tianyu felt that he had lost the person he was following. Gu Peng was not necessarily among these residents, so he quickened his pace, walked out of the alley, and continued pressing forward.

He turned two more corners and still didn’t see that figure, realizing he had indeed lost the person, and was resigned to turn back.

As soon as he turned around, a figure blocked his path, with a voice cold and low, “Are you stalking me?”

At that moment, Wang Tianyu’s hair stood on end.

Curiously tracking Gu Peng was one thing, but being caught in the act was another.

And one had to admit, Gu Peng had a very unique aura about him.

Though Gu Peng was only seven or eight years older than Wang Tianyu, the kind of steady presence he carried, especially the oppressive feeling he exuded when surrounded by a low pressure, made Wang Tianyu feel that it was even more intense than his old professors from university.

That kind of aura didn’t seem fitting for someone of his age.

He attributed Gu Peng’s aura to the fact that he had committed offenses in the past and had undergone reformation in prison for so many years.

Isn’t there a saying that life grinds down a person’s edges, and experience is the best teacher?

Gu Peng, having gone through so much, thus carried himself with a composure beyond his years.

That being said, facing him head-on left Wang Tianyu a bit frightened, hastily explaining, “No, no, how could it be? I just saw that person looked like you and came over to ask if you missed the bus. If you did, you could spend the night at my place; we have space. If need be, we could share a room—it’d be better than staying outside.”

Gu Peng looked down at him, his face unreadable.

He said nothing, and the atmosphere between them grew even more tense.

Just as Wang Tianyu was considering whether to continue fabricating excuses, Gu Peng finally spoke.

“Did you forget? We have my office at the Xiyang Group headquarters, and there’s the Xia Yang Hotel below the Xiyang Building. Mr. Lin has said that with our status, staying at the Xia Yang Hotel is free.”

Wang Tianyu laughed awkwardly, “Is that so? Look at me, I got so busy I forgot.”

He certainly knew this, and precisely because he knew, seeing Gu Peng outside of the Xia Yang Group Building seemed odd to him.

Moreover, he always felt that Mr. Lin hiring Gu Peng into the company and even making him his close assistant was too hasty.

His intuition told him Gu Peng was not that simple.

That’s why when he saw Gu Peng, he didn’t hesitate to follow.

But facing Gu Peng’s scrutinizing gaze, he dared not voice these thoughts.

Gu Peng suddenly let out a cold chuckle, as if he saw right through Wang Tianyu, “Put away your petty tricks and focus on doing your own work. Mind your business less. Mr. Lin has taken a liking to you, and that’s your luck. If you put your mind where it shouldn’t be, watch out for your job security.”

With that, he ignored whatever Wang Tianyu’s reaction might be, turned, and walked off in another direction.

Not until that figure disappeared from view did Wang Tianyu let out a heavy sigh of relief, feeling completely drained.

If it wasn’t for the big tree behind him, he might have just fallen onto the ground.

It was only then that he realized he had been threatened by Gu Peng.

Him, an assistant who had been working under Mr. Lin for a while, threatened by Mr. Lin’s new assistant?

The feeling of discomfort and powerlessness grew stronger.

Could he really have Mr. Lin take away his job? Where did he get the nerve to say something like that?

In terms of ability, he was a prestigious university graduate, not inferior to Gu Peng in work performance.

In terms of tenure, he had spent more time at Mr. Lin’s side.

In terms of connections, Mr. Lin and his sister were on the best terms; even on his sister’s account, he wouldn’t dismiss him.

Where did he get the nerve to say such a thing to him?

Wang Tianyu was angry at Gu Peng’s arrogance, and even angrier at himself for being so intimidated that he stammered.

Was it just because he was new to society and younger than him?

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Gu Peng walked for a long distance before coldly glancing back. Seeing no one behind him, he snorted and continued walking forward.

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The last glow of sunset had disappeared behind the western mountains, and the sky had darkened.

The streetlights along the main road were already lit, but Gu Peng took a side path, which only got darker and darker.

He walked until he reached a courtyard beside the West Street Market, pushed the door open, and went inside.

The courtyard was brightly lit and noisy, indicating that there was quite a crowd inside.

As soon as he pushed open the door, a smell of alcohol hit him, and the noisy chatter stopped abruptly as he stepped inside.

In the center of the room, a round table was set, laden with many dishes, and seven or eight men wearing undershirts or with bare chests were seated around it, drinking.

The table and the floor were littered with beer bottles and bottles of white liquor.

Upon seeing Gu Peng, one of the men stood up suddenly, “Boss, why are you back? You should’ve told the brothers beforehand.”

As he spoke, he vacated his seat and gestured for a subordinate to fetch a chair.

Gu Peng walked straight over and sat in the original man’s seat.

Within moments, a subordinate brought over a chair and some clean utensils.

The man sat next to Gu Peng, grinning cheekily, “Boss, where have you been these days? You left without a word, and the brothers have been worried.”

The others chimed in as well, “Exactly, Boss, if there’s a money-making opportunity, don’t forget about us. That suit of yours doesn’t come cheap.”

With his suit jacket already removed on the way, Gu Peng draped it over the back of the chair and unbuttoned his shirt collar.

Upon hearing this, he looked up, his face still devoid of emotion, as he spoke lightly, “Interested in carrying cement? I’ve got some connections.”

The smile on the man’s face froze, and he quickly waved his hand, “I—I was just joking, Boss, don’t take it seriously.”

The first man to speak also reprimanded him, “Ma, what are you talking for? Can you question what the Boss is doing? I say we need to actually get you some cement-carrying work, lest you waste your big frame.”

Ma, true to his name, was tall and burly but had a lecherous look.

He shrank his neck after being called out.

After that, he gestured to Gu Peng, “Boss, don’t listen to their nonsense. The brothers have been doing fine. Come, have a taste of this roasted chicken and pig’s head meat. Sixth lined up at Qin’s to get these. You may not know, since you’ve been in An City for a short time, but Qin’s Cooked Food’s roasted chicken and pig’s head meat are something else here. One bite, and you’ll crave a second. Pair it with this Erguotou, and it’s just perfect.”

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