Bright Moon Shines on Me GL - Chapter 4

Shen Yuan, why haven’t you replied to my messages?

Gu Shiwei squeezed into the elevator just as the doors were about to close.

She caught her breath, her light-colored eyes settling on Shen Yuan’s face.

Lu Qingwan also turned to Shen Yuan, her expression full of curiosity.

Didn’t you say you weren’t close? How did you even add each other on WeChat?!

I haven’t even added Sister Yuanyuan on WeChat yet!

How could you ignore messages from such a stunning beauty?! Sister Yuanyuan, you’re such a blockhead.

My phone was on silent. I didn’t notice. Is there something you need? Shen Yuan said, taking out her phone to turn off the silent mode.

Can’t I just want to talk to you? Where are you two headed? Gu Shiwei’s gaze suddenly fell on Lu Qingwan’s arm, which was linked through Shen Yuan’s. For some reason, Lu Qingwan involuntarily released Shen Yuan under her intense stare.

Lu Qingwan politely replied, We were just going to the employee cafeteria for lunch. Would you like to join us?

Gu Shiwei Sure.

Shen Yuan ?

Lu Qingwan ?

Didn’t Sister Yuanyuan say that beautiful women don’t eat in the cafeteria?

Lu Qingwan’s eyes darted back and forth between Shen Yuan and Gu Shiwei. Why does the atmosphere between them feel so… off?

Something’s fishy here.

Gu Shiwei was a striking beauty with an air of sophistication, while Sister Yuanyuan possessed a delicate, ethereal charm, reminiscent of the serene coolness of a Jiangnan water town. Standing together, they were like the clash of a scorching summer and a frigid winter, yet…

They inexplicably complemented each other.

As Lu Qingwan drifted into thought, more people crowded into the elevator, pushing her and Shen Yuan to the back. Gu Shiwei faced them, her hand resting on the elevator wall above their heads.

She’s so tall, Lu Qingwan thought silently.

A full head taller than both her and Sister Yuanyuan.

…I’m Lu Qingwan, pretty lady. What’s your name?

Lu Qingwan tilted her head, studying Gu Shiwei, nearly blinded by the dazzling gemstone necklace around her neck.

Gu Shiwei.

Hearing Gu Shiwei’s name, Lu Qingwan’s gossip instincts flared to life.

You’re a Gu? Do you know Young Gu?

Gu Shiwei’s eyebrow arched, her gaze finally shifting from Shen Yuan’s face to the top of Lu Qingwan’s head. Young Gu? What about her?

Nothing really, just curious what she looks like.

Lu Qingwan thought Young Gu was quite low-profile. Despite being parachuted into the company, she hadn’t made a big splash. Only rumors circulated, suggesting her methods were strikingly different from her appearance. Word had it that Young Gu was decisive and efficient, just like Madam Gu Qingfeng.

Gu Shiwei replied without a change in expression, I know her.

After speaking, her gaze returned to Shen Yuan’s face.

When Lu Qingwan heard Gu Shiwei say I know her, her eyes suddenly lit up with admiration.

Shen Yuan also looked at Gu Shiwei, though her eyes remained devoid of emotion.

Lu Qingwan exclaimed excitedly, Sister Weiwei! Tell me everything!

Ding

The elevator doors opened, interrupting their conversation. Gu Shiwei shifted slightly, positioning herself on Shen Yuan’s other side as they exited the elevator.

Throughout the rest of the journey, Lu Qingwan couldn’t find another opportunity to ask Gu Shiwei about Young Gu. They parted ways temporarily after reaching the cafeteria.

Backed by the Qingfeng Group’s vast resources, even the employee cafeteria was a self-service buffet. It offered Chinese and Western cuisine, desserts, and fresh fruit. With a 70% discount for employees, even someone like Lu Qingwan could afford three meals a day without hesitation.

Amidst the dazzling array of food options, Shen Yuan chose a simple Yangzhou fried rice, a small cake, and a glass of juice before settling into a corner seat.

After sitting down, she took out her phone and sent a WeChat message to the milk tea shop manager, explaining that she had to work overtime today and couldn’t make her part-time shift, requesting a day off.

Soon after, Lu Qingwan arrived, carrying a large bowl of fiery mala tang, an omelette rice, and a plate of fruit. She sat down next to Shen Yuan. Hailing from a southern province renowned for its spicy cuisine, Lu Qingwan immediately scooped a generous helping of vegetables from her crimson bowl into Shen Yuan’s, muttering, Sister Yuanyuan, you’re too thin! Eat more!

Sister Weiwei, over here!

Lu Qingwan’s sharp eyes spotted the radiant figure in the crowd.

She waved enthusiastically at Gu Shiwei, her warmth suggesting they were long-time friends rather than recent acquaintances.

Gu Shiwei arrived with a plate of steak accompanied by several round takoyaki balls. She sat down directly across from Shen Yuan.

Although the employee cafeteria had been renovated to look as upscale as possible, Gu Shiwei’s luxurious attire instantly elevated the dining experience. As Shen Yuan sipped her fruit juice, she felt as if she were holding a stemmed wine glass.

Sister Weiwei, is this your first time eating in the cafeteria too? Lu Qingwan asked, her lips flushed red from the spicy food. Watching Gu Shiwei gracefully cut her steak with a knife and fork, she suddenly felt like they belonged to different worlds.

How can someone eat with such elegance? she wondered. What’s wrong with me? I’m acting like a starving ghost reincarnated!

Gu Shiwei pinched a tissue between two fingers to dab her mouth. After swallowing her food, she replied, Yes, it’s my first time.

Sister Yuanyuan is also here for the first time, but it’s because she has a part-time job and can only eat on her way there, Lu Qingwan explained. She had only recently learned this herself. Before, she had assumed Sister Yuanyuan didn’t work overtime because she had young children at home. But after asking, she discovered that Sister Yuanyuan was unmarried and held two jobs.

Sister Yuanyuan is working herself too hard! Lu Qingwan thought. She looks so frail, yet she’s juggling multiple jobs.

Part-time job? Gu Shiwei suddenly remembered the night she had encountered Shen Yuan on the street, walking alone with a cup of bubble tea. So, at that time, she was just getting off her second job?

It was already past eleven. By the time she got back and finished washing up, it would be midnight. For a young woman to be out so late alone…

It was far too dangerous.

Gu Shiwei watched Shen Yuan, who was focused on eating, and suddenly asked, Shen Yuan, are you facing any difficulties?

Are you short on money? I can lend you some to tide you over.

Gu Shiwei couldn’t help but wonder if something had happened to Shen Yuan, driving her to work so relentlessly.

Shen Yuan froze, looking up from her bowl.

No need.

Gu Shiwei Are you sure?

Ah, Young Gu! What are you doing eating in the cafeteria? If you’d told me you were coming, there’s a special dining area for senior management on the second floor.

A sharply dressed man in a suit suddenly appeared at their table, addressing them.

Hearing his words, Lu Qingwan abruptly stopped shoveling rice into her mouth.

She chewed absently on her chopsticks, looked up at the man, and asked in confusion, Young Gu? Who are you talking about?

He must have mistaken me for someone else.

No need, I’ve finished eating.

Gu Shiwei set down her utensils, elegantly wiped her mouth, and addressed the man.

Lu Qingwan ???

Shen Yuan 0.0

What? Gu Shiwei is Young Gu???

Oh my god! How could I be so mortifying? I actually asked Gu Shiwei what Young Gu looked like, right in front of her! It’s like asking the local deity for directionsI couldn’t have picked a better person!

Y-you… you’re Young Gu? Lu Qingwan’s world seemed to collapse, her words stumbling over each other.

Gu Shiwei replied calmly, Yes, Gu Shiwei, Young Guthat’s all me.

Shen Yuan was equally stunned. She never imagined Gu Shiwei’s internship would be as the acting CEO.

After Gu Shiwei dismissed the man in the suit, Shen Yuan was about to explain when her phone suddenly rang.

Gu Shiwei glanced at the caller ID and saw it was Lin Qinghuan.

She abruptly stood up, clutching her phone.

I need to take this call.

Lu Qingwan, her face burning with embarrassment, waved her off. Go ahead, go ahead.

As soon as Gu Shiwei left, Lu Qingwan’s expression twisted into something worse than tears. She frantically tried to recall if she had said anything offensive to Young Gu earlier. Could I have unknowingly offended her?

Sister Yuanyuan, you have to put in a good word for me with President Gu later! I actually tried to pry into her appearance earlier

Actually, I’m not really close to Gu Shiwei, Shen Yuan admitted. I only just found out she’s Young Gu myself.

Besides, compared to Lu Qingwan, Shen Yuan had been even more impolite to Gu Shiwei, making it more likely she had offended her. If Gu Shiwei were truly vindictive, she wouldn’t have been sitting across from them, calmly eating her meal.

I think… she seems like a really nice person, Shen Yuan said, trying to reassure Lu Qingwan.

Ah, that’s good. At least we realized it early, Lu Qingwan replied, channeling her frustration into her appetite as she stuffed another large mouthful of spicy hot pot into her mouth.

After finishing her phone call, Gu Shiwei returned, greeted them briefly, and then left in a hurry, likely due to an urgent matter.

Shen Yuan and Lu Qingwan finished their meal and returned to Zhaoyang to continue working overtime. In reality, there wasn’t much to do they were mostly just drawing drafts that weren’t urgently needed.

Meanwhile, Gu Shiwei drove to a bar in downtown Kyoto Sea City.

Lin Qinghuan had called her earlier, saying she was in trouble at the bar. The other party was being stubborn, and when Lin Qinghuan realized the situation was spiraling out of control, she called Gu Shiwei for help, hoping they would show her some consideration and de-escalate the situation.

When Gu Shiwei arrived, the atmosphere in the private room was tense. The two groups faced off, their animosity palpable, as if a fight could break out at any moment.

Lin Qinghuan, with her sharp eyes, spotted Gu Shiwei’s figure and immediately shouted, Miss Gu is here! The men, who had been rubbing their fists in anticipation, froze and turned their heads in unison toward the doorway where Gu Shiwei stood.

The bar was awash in red and green neon lights, making Gu Shiwei’s exquisite face appear even more dazzling. Yet her expression was icy, as if her good time had been rudely interrupted.

The men glanced at Gu Shiwei’s chilling gaze and remembered she was the heiress of the Gu Group, their arrogance instantly deflating.

What’s going on here? Gu Shiwei strode past the crowd, her long legs carrying her toward the two figures huddled at the far end of the room.

Xiao Xiao went out for some fresh air, and those guys grabbed her, trying to force her to drink with them, Lin Qinghuan explained tersely. Gu Shiwei needed no further explanation. She glanced down at Ji Xiao, who was cowering on the sofa, then turned her gaze toward the group of sleazy young men. Call the police, she declared decisively. Let them handle this.

Huh?

The young men were stunned by Gu Shiwei’s threat to call the police. They exchanged bewildered glances, convinced they must have misheard. We just asked a girl to have a drink with usis that really such a big deal?

We didn’t even do anything! Why call the cops?

Besides, they were all well-known second-generation heirs from wealthy families. If they were dragged into the police station for questioning in front of everyone at the bar, what would become of their reputations?

Gu Shiwei You started this. Forcing a customer to drink with youdo you even know who she is?