Chapter 1023: Chapter 1027: Gu Junzhu’s Attitude Chapter 1023: Chapter 1027: Gu Junzhu’s Attitude They had all grown up together as childhood friends, as close as two peas in a pod. Their companies were intricately linked, sharing each other’s successes and disgraces. Their bonds were even stronger than those of biological brothers, forged in life-and-death situations. They spoke freely among themselves, creating an exceptionally warm atmosphere.

Ye Xingbei couldn’t find a way to join the conversation and instead quietly played the part of the backdrop, taking care of the two children as they ate.

Even though she didn’t talk much, listening to this group was very interesting.

These people were heirs to the top families of Beijing, well-educated, with sharp and unique insights, and had a humorous way of speaking. Listening to their discussions on a variety of topics was never boring for her despite not contributing to the conversation.

After Gu Junzhu and the others had gone through a few rounds of drinks, Xiao Shumiao had also downed three glasses of juice, his little belly round and full.

He slid off the chair, tugged at Ye Xingbei’s clothes, and whispered, “Mommy, I need to pee.”

Ye Xingbei rubbed his head, chuckling.

It was no wonder the little glutton needed to go after drinking so much juice.

She asked Lingyue, who was sitting on the other side of Xiao Shumiao, “Xiao Yue, do you need to go?”

Lingyue nodded his head.

Standing up, she took hold of both children’s hands, “Then let’s all go together.”

Ye Xingbei informed Gu Junzhu with a word.

Gu Junzhu cautioned quietly, “Let Yanbing, Xueno, and Yu Nuo follow.”

Every time they were in a hotel, something would happen, which left Gu Junzhu with a psychological shadow.

This time, he definitely wouldn’t let the bodyguards stand by just because they were going to the restroom; he wanted close protection at all times.

Ye Xingbei nodded with a smile, “Understood.”

As they left the room, without needing her to say anything, Duan Yanbing, Xueno, and Yu Nuo followed suit.

But they didn’t stick close to them.

They stayed just far enough so that they couldn’t hear her softly talking to Lingyue and Xiao Shu.

That was one of the many codes among security companies for bodyguards.

Unless in a dangerous situation, most bodyguards would maintain this distance during routine protection details.

For those who didn’t like having bodyguards around, they would have them stay hidden, similar to the hidden guards of ancient times.

Having bodyguards hidden from sight gave a greater sense of freedom.

The downside was a reduced sense of security; in the event of an emergency, they might not be able to respond in time.

The safest option was actually close protection, but most people didn’t like it.

Close protection could make people feel suffocated, as if they were being watched all the time.

Before she had Xueno and Yu Nuo, she didn’t like it either.

However, after forming a deep bond with Xueno and Yu Nuo, she no longer resisted their close protection.

To her, Xueno and Yu Nuo were like friends, like family; even when they were right by her side, it felt just as comfortable as being with friends and relatives, without the slightest discomfort.

Now, there was also Duan Yanbing.

She could sense that Duan Yanbing was sincerely grateful to her.

But the time she spent with Duan Yanbing was inevitably less than with Xueno and Yu Nuo, so she didn’t feel as comfortable with him as she did with them.

Duan Yanbing understood this and always maintained a respectfully distanced stance when protecting her, like he did tonight.

In the end, she couldn’t stop Duan Yanbing’s insistence, and just before they came from Feng City to Beijing, Duan Yanbing approached Gu Junzhu and signed a fifty-year contract with him.

Duan Yanbing’s choice had hurt her.

She felt that with Duan Yanbing’s talents, he shouldn’t be confined to a corner of the Gu Family.

He should have his own career and life.

Gu Junzhu, however, was indifferent, like a sheep grazing carelessly.