He picked up the phone, and from the other end came the voice of his Fifth Uncle asking, "Where’s Gu Yuan?"

"What Gu Yuan?" Quan Jin didn’t immediately catch on.

Quan Yin: "Your ex-wife, Gu Yuan."

Only then did Quan Jin react, suddenly remembering what he was supposed to do today.

He was supposed to pick up his ex-wife from the airport, but having seen his ex-girlfriend, he got completely sidetracked and forgot all about bringing his ex-wife back to the family residence.

When faced with his Fifth Uncle’s questioning, Quan Jin felt guilty, "I had something come up and couldn’t go to the airport. Hasn’t she arrived at the family residence yet?"

There were a few seconds of silence from Quan Yin on the other side of the phone.

A few seconds later, he asked, "Where are you? Who are you with?"

Quan Jin replied, "I’m out dealing with something, having a meal with a friend."

Quan Yin: "Have you eaten yet?"

"Yes, how about you, Uncle?" Quan Jin courteously inquired.

After all, he still had to maintain respect for his uncle.

Quan Yin on the phone said, "I’ve already eaten. Since you’ve also eaten, I’ll send you the location. Come over, I have something I need you to do."

Quan Jin was stunned before expressing displeasure, "Why does it have to be today? Can’t it wait for another day? I’m with a friend."

Quan Yin: "Think carefully, whether you’re coming or not."

Then he hung up on Quan Jin.

As Quan Jin stood there annoyed, his phone buzzed.

On WeChat, his Fifth Uncle’s profile picture sent him a location.

Seeing the location, Quan Jin was even more displeased.

He guessed that his ex-wife was now with his uncle, and the call earlier was a test. He had promised to pick her up, but once again, he broke his promise.

If this got back to his grandmother, he would be in for a scolding.

Going there now, he might run into his ex-wife by his uncle’s side, and in such an awkward situation, Quan Jin really didn’t want to go.

But with his uncle’s attitude, if he mentioned it, even casually, in front of his grandmother, he’d be in trouble!

Gu Yuan came out of the bathroom, seeing Quan Jin’s conflicted expression, she said, "Is it necessary to be conflicted over the seventeenth floor?"

"What?" Quan Jin looked confused.

Gu Yuan then realized, "So you’re not conflicted about that."

Quan Jin walked up to her and said seriously, "I want to discuss something with you."

Gu Yuan raised an eyebrow, "What is it?"

Quan Jin straightforwardly said, "I have to go see someone, come with me."

"If you have something to attend to, go handle it. Why drag me along? I’m not idle, nor without things to do," Gu Yuan couldn’t guess whom he was planning to bring her to meet.

She naturally couldn’t agree easily.

Quan Jin thought that if his uncle had his ex-wife with him, bringing Gu Xueli along might be a good idea. Anyway, they were already divorced, and there wouldn’t be any awkwardness regarding identities.

"Just come with me, it won’t take long," he tried to persuade her, "When we’re done, you can go wherever or do whatever you want. I won’t interfere."

Gu Yuan squinted at him, "Are you serious?"

"Of course." He was very certain.

As for Quan Jin’s words, it’s best to half believe and half doubt them. Although he’s not someone who talks nonsense, he indeed lacks credibility. A savvy businessperson like Gu Yuan wasn’t keen on making deals with him, knowing she might lose out.

Yet in the current situation, to get away, it was worth a try.

She was pretty sure he wouldn’t take her to the family residence.

She walked over, picked up her bag, and asked him, "Can you tell me who we’re going to meet? At least let me be prepared!"

He said, "An elder."

Gu Yuan hesitated, "An elder? Your parents?"

If it were Mu Lan and the Quan Family Head, Gu Yuan thought, she wouldn’t go; it would be too awkward if identities were brought up.

"Why would you think of meeting my parents? Or rather..." He flashed a mischievous smile, "Do you wish I’d take you to meet them?"

Gu Yuan gave a polite smile, hanging her bag over her shoulder, "I’m self-aware. I know what’s appropriate for the Quan Family, and I’m clear about where I should stand. I won’t overstep my bounds."

Quan Jin detected her clarity from her words.

To be honest, he didn’t mind this distance between them being kept so clear.

For instance, ever since he met her, he hadn’t been clear-headed.

"It’s not to meet my parents, nor will I suddenly take you to my home," he reassured her with genuine words, "But I do look forward to the day I take you there."

Gu Yuan suddenly looked at him.

He wore a charming smile.

She crossed her arms, leisurely watching him, "You say you’re divorced, and you’re already in a hurry to plan a second marriage?"