Tycoon: From Rags to Riches

Chapter 73: Chapter 73: We Are a Good Match

Night fell, and the moon cast a hazy glow.

Gu Heng and Xu Mo were strolling beside Nanhu Lake, surrounded by other young people who, like them, had come for a walk after eating their fill on Guilin Road.

There were also middle-aged and elderly locals out for an evening stroll.

"I’m so full!"

Xu Mo rubbed her stomach, her lovely face alight with satisfaction.

"Gu Heng, are you full?"

After her contented sigh, Xu Mo turned her head to look at Gu Heng. "So, did you like the little shops I recommended?"

"I was already full by the time we finished the pizza."

"I really had to struggle to finish that last bowl of malatang you ordered."

Gu Heng had just spent nearly two hours following Xu Mo around Guilin Road.

It had to be said, the little shops Xu Mo had taken him to were true hidden gems, each one with its own unique character.

There was the juicy, fatty-edged grilled meat that exploded with flavor, the fruit pizza generously smothered in cheese, the fragrant and spicy clam vermicelli, and even the Chuantianjiao malatang, which was famous throughout Ji Province...

The ambiance and hygiene of these hidden gems might have left something to be desired, but they were all incredibly affordable, and each boasted a unique and delicious flavor.

Most importantly, having a beautiful girl as lovely as Xu Mo by his side—a true feast for the eyes—was a delight that greatly boosted his appetite.

Recalling the looks of envy and jealousy from all the other guys they had passed, Gu Heng couldn’t help but smile.

A gentle summer night’s breeze drifted by, carrying a hint of moisture from the lake.

They continued their walk along Nanhu Lake, but soon, a lively scene up ahead caught their attention.

A large crowd had gathered, and in the center stood several vertical promotional posters bearing the name and logo of the Zhen Cui Group.

Xu Mo’s eyes sparkled with curiosity.

"Excuse me, miss, what’s going on up there?"

With a cheerful bounce in her step, Xu Mo spotted someone coming out of the crowd and hurried over to ask politely.

"Ji Province’s own restaurant giant, the Zhen Cui Group, is holding an anniversary event. If you follow their official WhatsApp account, you get a chance to enter their prize draw."

"First prize is the brand-new iPhone 15. Second prize is a 798 couple’s buffet package for the Chaoyu Seafood Buffet Restaurant, which is part of the Zhen Cui Group. Third prize is a 398 couple’s buffet package for the Chaoyu Seafood Buffet Restaurant. Fourth prize is a hundred-yuan voucher for the Original Grilled Steakhouse, also owned by the Zhen Cui Group. And the last prize is just ’Thanks for participating.’"

The girl, seeing how pure and sweet Xu Mo looked, was happy to share more details.

"You and your boyfriend should go try it. The odds for this Zhen Cui Group event are pretty good. Even I won a fourth prize, and I just saw a few other people win third prize."

"You’ll have two chances. If you win third or even second prize, you two lovebirds can go feast at the Chaoyu Seafood Buffet Restaurant for free. It’s the most high-end seafood buffet in all of Ji Province, with every kind of fresh seafood you can imagine."

Hearing the girl mistake her and Gu Heng for a couple, a blush crept onto Xu Mo’s fair cheeks. She didn’t correct her, though, and simply maintained a calm expression as she looked at the girl.

"Thank you."

"We’ll go give it a try."

Once the girl had finished, Xu Mo thanked her sweetly.

"Gu Heng, let’s go try it!"

Xu Mo turned around, her expression eager.

"Sure."

"Let’s give it a shot."

A hint of a smile flashed in Gu Heng’s eyes.

Seeing Gu Heng nod in agreement, Xu Mo followed him into the crowd.

In the center of the crowd were a dozen or so staff members from the Zhen Cui Group.

Gu Heng scanned the staff. Aside from Fan Hong, he didn’t recognize anyone.

He might not have known them, but they all certainly knew him.

"Momo, how many times today do you think we’ve been mistaken for a couple?"

As Gu Heng shielded Xu Mo and guided her toward the center of the crowd, he suddenly leaned down and whispered in her ear, "It seems we look like a perfect match to everyone else."

The moment Gu Heng’s words reached her ears, Xu Mo flushed crimson. Her face, red as if she were drunk, and her eyes shimmered with shyness.

At that very moment, they were surrounded by curious onlookers.

Xu Mo stood close to Gu Heng, who used his body and arms to create a small, safe space for her in the crush.

"We..."

"...are a perfect match."

Xu Mo muttered softly.

"What did you say?"

The crowd was too noisy, and her voice was too quiet; Gu Heng hadn’t been able to hear her at all.

"I said—"

"We are a perfect match!"

Mustering courage from somewhere unknown, Xu Mo suddenly tilted her head up to meet Gu Heng’s gaze. Then, she rose onto her tiptoes and repeated her words loudly into his ear.

Hearing this, the smile in Gu Heng’s eyes deepened.

He slowly reached out and, there in the middle of the crowded throng, gently took her small, soft hand. Xu Mo, feeling his touch, blushed but didn’t resist in the slightest.

And just like that, hand in hand, Gu Heng led Xu Mo as they squeezed their way forward again.

"Hello."

"Are you here for the prize draw?"

A Zhen Cui Group staff member had been keeping an eye on Gu Heng ever since he’d appeared. The moment he and Xu Mo reached the front, the staffer hurried over, his demeanor exceptionally enthusiastic.

"Yes."

Gu Heng nodded.

"Alright, could you both please follow the Zhen Cui Group’s official WhatsApp account first? Then you can have your turn at the draw."

With the staff member’s guidance, Xu Mo quickly followed the account.

She didn’t notice the other Zhen Cui Group employees nearby, especially the younger women. They were trying their best to hide it, but the envy in their eyes was unmistakable.

’Who was Gu Heng?’

’The Chairman of the Zhen Cui Group!’

’A big boss worth hundreds of millions!’

’And the craziest part? He was only eighteen, and incredibly handsome!’

’What woman wouldn’t want a man like that?’

Meanwhile, the male employees of the Zhen Cui Group glanced at their female colleagues—who looked practically green with envy—and silently rolled their eyes.

’Come on!’

’Before you get all jealous, maybe you should take a look in the mirror?’

’If they were Gu Heng, they’d also choose a girl with Xu Mo’s pure and wholesome aura. What man wouldn’t love a girl like that?’

Everyone had their own thoughts, but on the surface, no one let anything show.

After all, this was a task assigned by Gu Heng himself. Anyone who screwed it up would probably be packing their bags tomorrow.

"Miss, you can draw your prize now."

Once Xu Mo had followed the account, the staff member in front of her took a red box from a colleague and presented it to her with a smile.

"Good luck."

Gu Heng said gently, seeing Xu Mo rubbing her hands together, her eyes full of anticipation.

"Uh-huh!"

Xu Mo nodded emphatically at Gu Heng, then reached into the prize box and slowly pulled out a slip of paper...

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