Chapter 48: The Crossdressing Big Shot
The jaw-dropping presentation video had already finished playing.
The meeting room remained silent for dozens of seconds—no one among the assembled executives dared to speak.
Objectively speaking, this proposal was extremely well done—arguably even better than the previous one. It was practically ready for immediate execution.
Even though some of the higher-ups weren’t very familiar with this line of business, their seasoned instincts told them one thing:
This had definitely been guided by an expert.
But… the direction of that guidance… was something else entirely???
The subsidiary was attached under Feili Jewelry, essentially borrowing the prestige of a classic, established brand to elevate its own image.
Naturally, every move the subsidiary made going forward would also affect the public perception of Feili Jewelry.
And now, the positioning of the new company was supposed to be “affordable luxury,” not some cheap wholesale goods from Yiwu.
What exactly was affordable luxury? Should they explain it to this young master?
As one of the group’s directors, Second Granduncle’s expression turned extremely unpleasant.
Back when the subsidiary was first proposed, he and his two brothers had been among the main opponents. But they were forced to give in to Gu Yuhui’s underhanded business tactics and accept a plan that went against their interests.
But now—what the hell was this???
He had a fiery temper and almost exploded on the spot, but the moment his gaze landed on Gu Yang, he trembled and swallowed his words.
He hadn’t forgotten—the high-definition scandal video of himself was still in their hands.
Second Granduncle closed his eyes in grief, saying nothing.
The First and Third Granduncles did the same.
Not for any other reason—just fear.
If they said anything to offend this cheap grandnephew, they might get completely exposed in front of all the company executives.
They had no doubt he was capable of it.
Gu Yang had been playing on his phone. Only after the reporting had gone quiet for a while did he finally deign to lift his head and glance at the table.
Third Granduncle happened to meet his eyes and his beard twitched—he thought this little ancestor was fishing for praise.
To avoid ruining his reputation in his old age, he forced a dry laugh.
“Not bad. Very innovative. Quite… creative.”
Once he opened the floodgates, the rest followed.
The other executives scrambled for words and awkwardly offered a few compliments.
Seated at the head of the table, Gu Yuhui actually chuckled at the somewhat absurd scene.
But his smile was faint, unreadable as ever. He pressed his hand down slightly, signaling everyone to stop the forced praise.
“My intention with this proposal presentation was simply to give the two young people a chance to gain experience and confidence. The new company’s investment and execution must not be neglected—we’ll still rely on everyone’s collective effort.”
Hearing this, Second and First Granduncles exchanged glances and sighed in relief.
Thank goodness.
For a moment, they’d thought Gu Yuhui had created this company just to let that cheap grandnephew go crazy—and that they were merely props in his little game.
It wasn’t paranoia. Gu Yuhui had a history.
After a few more formalities, the meeting adjourned.
On the way out, Second Granduncle’s eyes met Gu Qingxu’s.
Compared to the other troublesome one, he had a much better impression of this grandson.
No nonsense, capable, already involved in company affairs—everyone could see that.
Most importantly, at least his bloodline was certain.
Unlike Gu Yang, who had never taken a paternity test, Gu Qingxu had been personally verified by Gu Yuhui before being brought home.
And they looked alike—from appearance to personality, unmistakably father and son.
In contrast, Gu Yang resembled his mother far more, making it impossible to judge from appearance alone.
Every time Second Granduncle saw him, his heart skipped a beat.
That was also why he never liked Gu Yang.
He couldn’t help but be dragged back to that buried past.
Objectively speaking, that woman had been extraordinarily beautiful.
But from the very first meeting, he had disliked her.
Her aura felt too hollow—like drifting sand slipping through one’s grasp.
And with his experience in reading people, he sensed something unsettling about her—something indescribably eerie.
He had thought the marriage was a mistake, but Gu Yuzheng had been stubborn, and then Gu Yuhui got involved.
What happened afterward proved him right… perhaps her suicide wasn’t entirely—
Enough.
Second Granduncle muttered inwardly that the dead should be respected, suppressing the thought.
Gu Yuhui was the last to stand. He walked over to Gu Qingxu and Gu Yang.
“You both did very well today.”
Gu Qingxu’s expression didn’t change.
He had long passed the age of seeking his father’s approval.
Maybe when he first returned to the Gu family, he had wanted it—but over time, he had fully recognized his father’s indifference.
Now, their relationship in the company was clearly superior and subordinate.
At home, he was merely an invader hiding his ambition, seeking to claim everything.
Besides…
Putting his carefully written proposal together with Gu Yang’s nonsense?
Clearly, this praise wasn’t sincere.
Gu Yuhui’s smile deepened slightly as he teased Gu Yang.
“I didn’t expect you to actually write a proper proposal. And it’s quite good.”
He could tell it had been done seriously—even simulating a livestream scenario.
That was precisely why its impact had been so direct and unexpected.
After sitting through countless dull meetings, this harmless little twist was actually refreshing.
Gu Yang responded lazily. He just wanted to leave.
Seeing his lack of interest, Gu Yuhui didn’t keep them.
“I still have other matters to attend to. You two can head back.”
Gu Qingxu nodded respectfully.
As they walked out, he subtly observed Gu Yang beside him.
There was no doubt—today had been Gu Yang’s victory.
And an overwhelming one.
It left a strong impression on every director and executive present.
Honestly, when that line “family, let’s go” came up, he almost lost it.
In such an important setting, under so many eyes…
What a lunatic.
Gu Qingxu thought to himself.
Meanwhile, the person at the center of it all showed no change in expression—still looking lethargic, as if he didn’t understand the significance of what had just happened.
Or rather… he simply didn’t care.
Annoying.
—
“Gu Yang, I heard from the class monitor that you used that proposal I wrote for you yesterday,” Yu Bai leaned closer, a mix of nervousness, anticipation, and shyness in his tone. “So… how did it go?”
Gu Yang thought back briefly to yesterday.
“Pretty good.”
“Shocked everyone.”
Yu Bai’s eyes widened.
He hadn’t expected such high praise—something from his small company actually impressing those big shots?
“Really?”
Thinking of the scene, Gu Yang curled his lips lazily.
“Yeah. Even some old guy who usually hates me complimented it.”
Damn—that’s huge.
Yu Bai grinned widely.
“Nice, nice. All that effort wasn’t wasted.”
He’d definitely have to reward the employee who wrote it.
Although many people had started keeping their distance from Gu Yang after discovering his “mind-reading gossip ability,” Yu Bai didn’t.
He hadn’t done anything shameful, his family was simple and harmonious, and his looks were a fair mix of both parents.
So far, anyone Gu Yang personally gossiped about had explosive scandals.
He was confident he wouldn’t be one of them.
They had just left the teachers’ office.
Turning a corner, Gu Yang wasn’t paying attention and bumped into someone.
He staggered slightly, but the other person caught him by the arms.
“Are you okay?” a low, cold voice asked.
Gu Yang shook his head and moved on.
But Yu Bai froze.
“L-long time no see…” His voice trembled.
The person in front of them was a tall girl in a gray long coat, wearing a matching turtleneck underneath.
Her face had that trendy “cold, world-weary beauty” look, combined with an aloof aura that kept people at a distance.
Gu Yang noticed she was even slightly taller than him and instinctively glanced at her shoes.
“Mm. Last time was three days ago at the Linjiang Mall event, Yu,” she nodded.
“I told you, just call me Xiao Bai. We’ve met so many times, no need to be so formal,” Yu Bai said, ears slightly red.
But she seemed not to hear.
She checked her watch.
“It’s almost class time. I’ll go ahead.”
And she left.
Yu Bai stared after her.
“That’s my goddess. Pretty, right?”
Without waiting for a response, he excitedly continued.
“After all my efforts, I finally added her on WeChat!”
“She even scanned me and sent the verification message herself. Do you think she might be interested in me… haha, just kidding.”
He rambled nonstop until they reached their classroom.
Then he suddenly remembered something and looked around cautiously.
“Hey, don’t tell He Ming’an what I just said. I’m not trying to date early—just getting to know her. Yeah, just that.”
Gu Yang casually replied, “Mm.”
Then asked, “Who was that?”
“You don’t know? Makes sense—you don’t care about anyone,” Yu Bai said enthusiastically. “Her name is Xia Chun. Same grade. Works as a model and has over a million followers. Lots of people like her.”
Yu Bai suddenly had an idea.
Maybe he could get some insider info from Gu Yang and gain an advantage—
But before he could ask—
Gu Yang’s thoughts surfaced:
[This ‘goddess’ Xia Chun… is actually a man crossdressing? And apparently… well-endowed.]
[This is hilarious. Can’t believe something like this exists. Maybe I should meet up sometime and sneak a peek in the restroom.]
Yu Bai froze.
A question mark seemed to slowly appear above his head.
Then—
His face turned bright red instantly.
