Chapter 553: Idol

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“Daddy…” Charlene immediately pouted upon hearing her father saying she had caused trouble for Gu Shaoting.

“You, my dear, are indeed a little troublemaker,” John said to her with a hint of exasperation.

Only then did Gu Shaoting notice Charlene by his side, impeccably dressed and radiant, but he remained impassive, just casting a cursory glance her way.

Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Gu Shaoting realized that Charlene had been at the company for some time, and he had left her in the care of his secretary without much attention. Now, hearing Mr. John’s remarks, he felt a pang of guilt.

“Brother Gu, the banquet is a great success,” Charlene remarked, unwilling to be ignored. When she noticed Gu Shaoting looking her way, she returned his gaze with a charming smile.

“Thank you,” Gu Shaoting nodded faintly.

“Brother Gu, could I have the pleasure of a dance with you later? I don’t know anyone here, and Daddy doesn’t dance,” Charlene pleaded with hopeful eyes fixed on Gu Shaoting.

Gu Shaoting couldn’t help but furrow his brow slightly. He only wanted to dance with Shu Pan and had no interest in dancing with anyone else.

Seeing Gu Shaoting’s hesitation and her daughter’s eager expression, John intervened, “Ah, Shaoting, you don’t know that my daughter has been a dance enthusiast since she was a child. She used to be part of the school dance team. Whenever she sees people dancing, she’s itching to join. If she doesn’t dance tonight, she probably won’t sleep. It’s such a special occasion, and it would mean the world to her.” John wore a helpless expression, yet one that was difficult to refuse.

Gu Shaoting, seeing John speaking up, didn’t want to disappoint him. He replied vaguely, “We’ll see later. Actually, I’m not fond of dancing.” His response left room for interpretation.

With that, Gu Shaoting exchanged a few more pleasantries before taking his leave.

Returning to his seat, Gu Shaoting noticed Shu Pan beside him, engrossed in watching the performances on stage. Coming back, she seemed entirely oblivious.

She was so captivated that when Gu Shaoting gently wrapped his arm around her waist, Shu Pan jumped in surprise. When she turned around, she realized that the man by her side had returned without her noticing.

“You…” Shu Pan saw Gu Shaoting and wanted to say something, but the man’s gaze was already fixed on her. “Is he that good-looking? Have you seen your idol?”

Shu Pan was startled again. How did he know that her idol was performing onstage now?

“How did you know?” Shu Pan was extremely surprised.

“I heard it from Huanhuan. She even reminded me to fulfill your wish.” Gu Shaoting said coldly.

Unexpectedly, she still had a favorite celebrity idol. And it couldn’t be denied that the star performing on stage had charming features and a tall, sturdy figure, making him a dream lover for many women.

Shu Pan felt a bit embarrassed after hearing this. Actually, she didn’t have any celebrity crush herself. It was mainly because Huanhuan often whispered in her ear about how handsome certain stars were when they were together. Afterwards, she paid more attention when watching TV and gradually became more interested, either in their acting skills or their voice.

Sometimes, she would tease along with Huanhuan, but who would have thought that Huanhuan would tell Gu Shaoting about it? It felt like a flock of crows flying over her head, cawing a few times.

“I didn’t expect you to have a celebrity crush,” Gu Shaoting suddenly narrowed his eyes and leaned in, his tone somewhat ambiguous.

Shu Pan looked at him speechlessly. Did appreciating a celebrity somehow bother him?

“I just appreciate his talent. Don’t you think his singing is charming? His voice is like magic,” Shu Pan explained calmly, intending to tell him that she simply admired the person’s talent.