Gold Digger, but Forced to Marry the Big Boss Chapter 50

Chapter 50

"Have you guys heard? Old Gong and a few others got caught for soliciting prostitutes."

"Huh? Really?"

"No way, is this your first day knowing? These guys go out in groups all the time, saying that's what men should do. Haha, last time I didn't go, they mocked me for not being a real man. I told them they'd crash sooner or later."

"Wow, you really can't judge a book by its cover. That Xiao Zhang looks like an honest guy."

"Hahaha, don't insult people. What honest guy? You say he has no skills and is ugly."

As the filming wrapped up, the crew chatted while packing up.

Leng Neyan paused when he overheard the conversation.

He remembered those guys; they were the ones who went out for a smoke with Wang Zhi on the day he treated everyone. They often spoke ill of others in private, and Leng Neyan had been a target of their gossip. Although he was angry, he couldn't confront them with such baseless rumors.

But this time, they really hit a wall.

Leng Neyan could guess that they must have been overheard badmouthing Wang Zhi. Even if Wang Zhi could tolerate it, his husband wouldn't.

And so, a group of them suddenly got caught for soliciting prostitutes, kicked out of the crew, and probably won't be able to survive in this circle anymore.

A familiar figure walked by, and Leng Neyan's eyes lit up. He mustered the courage to catch up: "Xiao Wang, are you free tonight? I'd like to treat you to dinner."

With filming nearing its end, there wasn't much left to shoot, but time was running out for Leng Neyan—

His relationship with Wang Zhi was still just a casual acquaintance!

That wouldn't do. He had to quickly latch onto Wang Zhi's coattails, and then maybe Wang Zhi could introduce him to some wealthy people.

Leng Neyan was very ambitious, even though he was a bit afraid of Wang Zhi's husband. But seeing the time to interact was getting shorter, he decided to take the initiative.

Today they finished early, so he invited Wang Zhi, hoping Wang Zhi wouldn't refuse.

Wang Zhi was stopped by him and smiled apologetically: "Not today, I have plans with… someone, we're going out for dinner."

He spoke vaguely, but his bright and clear smile, with a hint of gentle amusement in his tone, made it clear that the person he mentioned made him very happy.

Who else could it be but Gao Bochong?

Leng Neyan could only say dejectedly, "You two are so in love."

They've been married for a few months, and they're still this sweet? Sticking together every day, shouldn't a big boss like Gao Bochong be out every night living it up?

Wang Zhi didn't think he and Gao Bochong were particularly in love.

It's just having a meal together, isn't that what ordinary couples do?

Wang Zhi smiled politely: "It's okay, it's okay."

As they walked to the entrance, they could see an Aston Martin parked there from afar, its color extremely eye-catching, even a bit flashy.

What an expensive car.

Leng Neyan's eyes lit up, but then dimmed.

Who else in their crew could drive such an expensive car besides Wang Zhi's husband?

Leng Neyan said, "Your husband came to pick you up."

Wang Zhi replied, "That's not my husband."

How could Gao Bochong drive a car of that color? It doesn't match him at all. He's more suited to driving a Rolls-Royce Phantom, something stable and dignified, clearly driven by old money. As for this Aston Martin, it's more suited for young people…

Before Wang Zhi could finish his thought, he saw the Aston Martin's door slowly rise, and inside, Gao Bochong slightly lowered his head and stepped out.

He was wearing a light brown cashmere coat, the hem reaching his calves, with a gray-blue shirt and a white cashmere vest underneath. He rarely wore such light-colored clothes, making him seem less imposing, and standing there, he looked somewhat unfamiliar.

Wang Zhi looked at him in surprise, and after a moment, said, "Husband."

Gao Bochong smiled slightly, glanced at Leng Neyan beside him, and deliberately took out the prepared flowers from the car, handing them to Wang Zhi: "Out with Mr. Leng again, it seems you two have a good relationship."

"Haha." Wang Zhi laughed dryly, not knowing where Gao Bochong saw that he and Leng Neyan were close, so he changed the subject and asked in a low voice, "Why are you wearing this today?"

"Don't like it?"

Wang Zhi blinked: "Not really."

He almost didn't recognize him.

Gao Bochong didn't explain much.

What Ning Quanwu said last time, although it didn't make much sense, made Gao Bochong observe that Wang Zhi, at his age, indeed preferred more lively and relaxed things. So Gao Bochong changed the car and had his assistant change his clothing style. Now standing with Wang Zhi, Gao Bochong felt closer to him.

Maybe this way, Wang Zhi wouldn't be so cautious and always afraid of him.

Gao Bochong glanced at Leng Neyan again.

As an actor, Leng Neyan naturally had a good appearance. Just off the set, wearing a leather jacket and biker boots, he was tall, handsome, and young.

Gao Bochong withdrew his gaze with a cold expression, but secretly noted that this person was always hanging around Wang Zhi.

Leng Neyan originally wanted to greet him, but suddenly felt a chill. Before he could figure out where it came from, he saw Wang Zhi already getting into the car with the flowers.

Leng Neyan: …

Missed the chance again.

Inside the car, Wang Zhi held the flowers and secretly looked at Gao Bochong through the rearview mirror. Suddenly, Gao Bochong turned his head, and their eyes met in the mirror.

Wang Zhi was startled and quickly turned his head away, hearing Gao Bochong ask, "Why so nervous?"

Was he?

But it was normal.

Who wouldn't be afraid of Gao Bochong?

Even his own brother was cautious around him, so Wang Zhi considered himself quite bold.

Wang Zhi laughed it off: "Husband, you're too handsome today, I got caught peeking and felt embarrassed."

Turns out, he liked it when he dressed younger.

Gao Bochong said lightly, "From now on, when buying clothes, you pick for me. By the way, is your crew about to finish filming? Want to go abroad for a bit? Just go to the store and pick what you like."

Wang Zhi sat up straight.

Could this be the legendary shopping spree?

Where you point at the display case and say, "Not this, not this, but everything else, wrap it up for me"?

Just thinking about this scene made Wang Zhi feel every pore on his body open with delight.

But then he remembered something and said regretfully, "Maybe later."

"Something up?"

"Yeah." Wang Zhi said, "Director Ning you introduced me to last time said the new movie is about to start filming, and he wants to take us actors for some training."

Wang Zhi had just learned about this. Director Ning Ruji was different from the directors he had worked with before, with a strong sense of initiative, doing things on a whim.

Gao Bochong asked, "Where to?"

"Not sure, maybe to the mountains." Wang Zhi blew on the flowers brushing his face, a bit expectant, "They say they're filming in the mountains, and with the current weather, the maple leaves should be red by now."

Seeing his happy expression, Gao Bochong's lips curled slightly: "Never stayed in the mountains before?"

"Nope." Wang Zhi said naively, "It'll be my first time. The mountains must be interesting."

Gao Bochong glanced at him and simply said, "If you need anything, remember to ask Li Yun."

What could he possibly need in the mountains?

Wang Zhi didn't quite understand what Gao Bochong meant, but his question was answered on the first day in the mountains.

Ahhh!

Why are there so many mosquitoes in the mountains!

Looking at the mosquito bites all over his arms and legs, Wang Zhi was on the verge of tears. Fortunately, Li Yun promptly delivered the prepared mosquito repellent and ointment, rescuing Wang Zhi from the swarm.

Seeing the bites on Wang Zhi, Li Yun chuckled, "Oh dear, I was too busy. I should have given these to you earlier."

Wang Zhi asked, "Brother Li, why are there so many mosquitoes this season?"

"Autumn mosquitoes. They're the worst now." Li Yun smiled, teasing him, "Besides mosquitoes, there are lots of bugs. Last time we were in the mountains, we found a centipede this long under the pillow."

Li Yun gestured, and Wang Zhi's eyes widened, thinking Li Yun was exaggerating. But considering how big the mosquitoes were, a centipede that long wasn't surprising.

…

His hair stood on end.

Wang Zhi wasn't afraid of much, but he was a bit scared of bugs. Before bed, he nervously shook out the bedding and pillows for a long time, and only relaxed when no bugs crawled out.

The next day, he got up early, lined up for breakfast, and saw Ning Ruji, full of energy, with a backpack, calling out to him: "Xiao Wang, great, you're already up. There's an old saying in China, 'The plan of a day lies in the morning.' Let's go climb the mountain."

Wang Zhi, not knowing what he was getting into, enthusiastically said, "Sure, Director Ning. Your Mandarin is really good for someone who's been abroad for so long."

This compliment hit the mark for Ning Ruji: "Oh, not really, just a bit fluent."

Li Yun, feeling a bit sympathetic, helped Wang Zhi with his backpack and whispered, "Director Ning has great stamina. If you can't keep up, just say you have something to do and need to head back, okay?"

Wang Zhi thought, this is a rare chance to get closer to such a big director. Even if he had to crawl, he'd keep up.

So Wang Zhi confidently said, "Brother Li, don't worry!"

Wang Zhi was full of confidence. They were staying halfway up the mountain, having driven up most of the way. But Ning Ruji didn't take the main road, choosing small paths instead. Wang Zhi started with a smile, occasionally chatting with Ning Ruji, then took out the insect repellent and sprayed it like crazy, growing silent. By the last stretch, Wang Zhi's mind was blank, his legs heavy, only able to mechanically climb upward.

Finally reaching the summit, he could see the rolling mountains, clouds shrouding a golden sun, like a golden crown set atop the mountains.

Wang Zhi was exhausted, finding a random spot to sit. Someone helped him, saying softly, "Sit here."

There was a large rock with a coat spread over it to keep the dew from wetting his pants. Wang Zhi couldn't bother with politeness, clasped his hands in thanks, and then plopped down, too tired to even breathe, staring blankly ahead.

…So tired.

At one point, he thought he was going to die, but he made it to the top.

Wang Zhi shed a tear of hardship, feeling he was incredibly determined.

Over there, Ning Ruji was still snapping photos, saying that when they officially started filming, they had to capture the sunrise here. Wang Zhi's vision darkened, unable to imagine how many more times he'd have to climb.

The person who helped him handed over a bottle of water with a smile, asking, "Tired?"

Wang Zhi nodded weakly, "Thanks."

The person smiled, "Director Ning was a member of a mountaineering club abroad. This kind of mountain is routine for him. You, without training, managed to keep up, you have potential."

What?!

Wang Zhi was shocked, "If I had known, I wouldn't have pretended!"

Director Ning is a professional, why was he, an amateur, trying so hard to keep up!

The person paused, then laughed, "You're different from before."

The way he spoke suggested he knew Wang Zhi from before. Wang Zhi looked up at him, the man sitting beside him, handsome with peach blossom eyes, always smiling, with a gentle demeanor.

Wang Zhi found him familiar, and the man, seeing Wang Zhi didn't recognize him, introduced himself: "I'm Xu Youyi."

The name sounded familiar.

Wang Zhi paused, finally remembering: "Xu… Senior?"

"It's me." Xu Youyi said warmly, "Xiao Zhi, long time no see."

Wang Zhi didn't expect to meet Xu Youyi here.

He was his senior in high school, who returned as an outstanding graduate to give a speech. Wang Zhi, as an outstanding student representative, went on stage to present flowers, and after the speech, joined for a meal.

Back then, Wang Zhi's family wasn't well-off, but he was proud and arrogant due to his good grades, barely speaking. Instead, this senior, Xu Youyi, was always considerate, leaving his contact information, saying Wang Zhi could reach out if he ever needed help.

Wang Zhi never made that call, but he remembered Xu Youyi's kindness deeply. Now, meeting an old acquaintance in a foreign place, he couldn't help but smile, "Didn't expect to see you here."

"Indeed." Xu Youyi's deep brown eyes gazed at Wang Zhi, under the sunlight, without a hint of aggression, a gaze that was very comfortable, "You've changed a lot, but you're more handsome now."

Wang Zhi touched his face, thinking Xu Youyi was still so good with words. Even in his disheveled state, he was being called handsome.

Wang Zhi said, "Senior, why are you with the crew? I remember you studied history."

Xu Youyi said, "I'm now working at Peking University, and this time, Director Ning hired me as the crew's historical consultant."

Peking University.

Wang Zhi looked at Xu Youyi, suddenly recalling that back then, his future goals were Peking University and Tsinghua University, and no other schools were even considered.

But time changed everything, turning that young ambition into a joke, scattered like sand in the dust of time.

Looking back now, it was naively laughable.

Wang Zhi said, "As expected of you, Senior, you're top-notch in research too."

Xu Youyi asked, "And you? Xiao Zhi, I thought you'd come to Peking University to find me. But you went to Tsinghua instead."

The moment of nostalgia passed quickly, and Wang Zhi calmly said, "I didn't do well in the college entrance exam, only got into an ordinary school, didn't make it to those two universities."

Xu Youyi was stunned, seemingly not expecting that: "If you didn't do well, why didn't you retake the exam?"

Yeah, why didn't he retake it?

Back then, the myriad reasons had faded over time. Wang Zhi simply said, "There were some family issues. Besides, studying might not have been better than now."

Over there, Ning Ruji suddenly called out, "Xiao Wang, come look, isn't this angle of the maple forest beautiful?"

Wang Zhi quickly got up, "Let me see."

He was still a bit tired, but walked lightly and quickly, gracefully and enthusiastically joining Ning Ruji, bending over to look at his camera.

Xu Youyi watched him, suddenly recalling the first time he met Wang Zhi, that beautiful and elegant junior, standing alone in a corner, wearing a white shirt, with hair as black as crow feathers, cheeks as white as if transparent. He was so outstanding that even his bones were upright, standing there with a face full of youthful pride, warning others to keep their distance.

When the principal spoke to him, he was indifferent, as if he didn't care about any power or status, only proud of himself.

He had changed, becoming more pragmatic, no longer holding onto ideals, floating above the mundane, as if something had harshly thrown him into the dust, submitting to the rules of the world.

Xu Youyi felt a bit regretful, but also thought, yet he was far more beautiful than before.

On the way down, Wang Zhi didn't dare follow Ning Ruji, obediently using a trekking pole, walking at the back.

Xu Youyi stayed by his side, occasionally tapping the ground with his pole, explaining to Wang Zhi, "In case there are any snakes or bugs, you need to scare them away first."

Wang Zhi watched as a huge centipede crawled out, trying to keep his voice calm, but his face turned pale: "…The mountain's ecosystem is quite good."

Xu Youyi was amused by him, "Director Ning specifically chose this, insisting on a mountain not overly developed. Only he has the clout to close off a mountain for filming."

Wang Zhi immediately praised, "As expected of Director Ning."

Good thing he didn't impulsively choose to go abroad with Gao Fengming, otherwise, where would he have the chance to film with Director Ning?

Thinking of Gao Fengming, Wang Zhi couldn't help but think of Gao Bochong.

Recently, they hadn't seen each other, and he wondered what Gao Bochong was doing at home, if he was going out to indulge a bit?

But thinking of Gao Bochong's cold face, Wang Zhi immediately felt that instead of going out to indulge, Gao Bochong would probably prefer working overtime every day, catching up on previous work…

He looked like a workaholic.

Beside him, Xu Youyi seemed to say something, and Wang Zhi, a bit distracted, asked a beat late, "…What?"

"Nothing." Xu Youyi smiled, "Just asking if you've dated over the years."

Wang Zhi teased, "Senior, are you still single?"

Xu Youyi looked at him, smiling, "Yes, always single."

"Haven't met the right one?"

"Met the right one, but… never felt a spark."

No wonder they say highly educated people are prone to being single.

Wang Zhi saw Xu Youyi always gazing at him, thinking he wanted to assess if he still held a pure academic passion, feeling a bit regretful.

Sigh, he was no longer that pure high school student.

Currently, his first love was money, second was still money, and as for the third… he hadn't decided yet.

Wang Zhi laughed, "Then I'm ahead of you, Senior. I'm already married."

…

What?

Xu Youyi thought he misheard, "You said you…"

"Got married." Wang Zhi raised his hand, showing a simple ring on his ring finger, saying sweetly, "Just got married not long ago. Too bad we didn't meet earlier, or I could have invited you to our wedding."

Xu Youyi never imagined Wang Zhi was already married.

He wasn't in the entertainment industry, usually focused on the latest research. If not for Ning Ruji inviting him as a consultant, he wouldn't even know Wang Zhi had become an actor.

Xu Youyi was silent for a long time before asking, "Why get married so early?"

"Just happened to meet someone suitable and felt a spark, so we got married." Wang Zhi, in front of others, always maintained the image of a loving couple with Gao Bochong, "He's good to me, willing to take care of me, handsome too. After getting along, it felt right, so we got the certificate."

Of course, Wang Zhi omitted the part about dating Gao Bochong's brother before marrying him, and the fact that he received a million a month from Gao Bochong.

Ahem, such things were too mundane to scare Xu Youyi with.

But even without saying it, Xu Youyi was clearly shocked, remaining silent for the rest of the way, not speaking to Wang Zhi.

Wang Zhi touched his nose, a bit puzzled.

Wasn't he just married young, why did the senior look so shocked?

There was indeed a generational gap with these highly educated folks.

Wang Zhi thought a bit regretfully.

Was he like that back then?

But it had been too long, he couldn't remember, so he just put it behind him, seriously tapping the grass to avoid snake bites.

After a while, Xu Youyi adjusted his mood and started talking to Wang Zhi again, "I still don't know, is your partner male or female?"

"Male." Wang Zhi smiled, "Senior, I've always liked guys."

Xu Youyi said, "Actually, I knew."

Wang Zhi said, "Senior, you have a good eye. I thought I hid it well."

Wang Zhi wasn't deliberately hiding his sexual orientation.

But in school, he was harassed by many, both male and female. Back then, he was a bit pretentious, thinking these people were distracting him from his studies, so he was always cold and distant, not giving any gender a good face.

Unexpectedly, Xu Youyi saw through it.

Xu Youyi just smiled, "Because I am too."

Wang Zhi said, "That's quite a coincidence."

"Not a coincidence…" Xu Youyi hesitated, finally saying, "I realized my orientation after meeting someone."

Wang Zhi curiously glanced at Xu Youyi but didn't ask further.

It was the senior's privacy, why should he ask?

Xu Youyi, not getting the question he expected, hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but say, "Aren't you curious who that person is?"

Not really.

But since the senior brought it up, Wang Zhi went along, pretending to be interested, "Who?"

Xu Youyi said, "That person is…"

Suddenly, a loud noise overhead drowned out Xu Youyi's words.

Xu Youyi instinctively looked up, seeing a completely black helicopter slowly descending on a flat area in the mountains. The rotor's sound was thunderous, the wind from its blades blowing the wild grass flat.

The cabin door opened, and a tall figure stepped out. Though not close, Xu Youyi inexplicably felt the man's gaze fixed on him.

The gaze was cold, sending a chill down his spine.

Xu Youyi instinctively stepped back, frowning. He didn't know this man, but seeing him arrive by helicopter, with such an imposing presence, he must be someone of high status. Why would he have such clear hostility towards him?

Before Xu Youyi could figure it out, a figure beside him had already run over, like a swallow returning to the forest, throwing himself into the man's arms.

"Husband!" Despite the wind, Xu Youyi clearly heard Wang Zhi's light and pleasant voice, sweetly calling out, "Why are you here?"

…

So this was Wang Zhi's husband!

Xu Youyi was thunderstruck, staring at the two, seeing the man's lips curl slightly, looking at him with what seemed like a mocking and sarcastic smile.

But it was only for a moment. The next second, he lowered his head, gently speaking to his beautiful and unsuspecting wife in his arms, "I missed you, so I came to find you. Zhi Zhi, aren't you going to introduce me to this gentleman?"