Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 229 - 228: One Character Difference (Fourth Update)
"Dad, what’s going on?"
She had to ask, feeling a bit anxious inside.
Gu Ruhai still had a trace of worry on his face as the car smoothly drove down the street of Gu Family Spicy Hot Pot, and he pointed across the street.
"See for yourself."
Gu Xiaoqing looked and saw that a shop across the street had opened with the name Gu Family Spicy Old Hot Pot. Except for one character, the decor and signage were almost identical to Gu Family Spicy Hot Pot.
And judging by the number of people at the door, it seemed quite popular. It looked like someone was causing trouble.
This wasn’t beyond Gu Xiaoqing’s expectations.
In this world, a good business will always have competitors, but to blatantly plagiarize almost everything from Gu Family Spicy Hot Pot, even the name is almost the same.
The purpose is obviously to use Gu Family Spicy Hot Pot’s publicity and influence to achieve the growth of their own shop.
"When did this happen?"
Gu Xiaoqing asked.
She wanted to know whether this was a conscious act or just a simple business move.
"It’s been three months."
Gu Ruhai glanced at the hot pot restaurant across the street, feeling as disgusted as if he’d swallowed a fly.
"You’d never guess who opened that shop."
Gu Xiaoqing was taken aback. Could there be some grievances here?
But according to her family’s way of doing things, there shouldn’t be any enemies.
The biggest enemy would probably be Gu Rushan, but with Gu Rushan’s skills, he wouldn’t be able to open such a hot pot restaurant.
But looking at her dad’s expression, it clearly indicated that Gu Rushan was involved.
She hesitated and asked, "Could it be Gu Rushan?"
Gu Xiaoqing had no intention of calling him her second uncle.
This man didn’t deserve to be called second uncle by her.
Gu Ruhai looked at Gu Xiaoqing in surprise; this child’s insight was amazing.
Could it be that all college students are this sharp? It seems that studying really does make a difference.
"How did you know?"
Gu Xiaoqing laughed, her dad’s thoughts were really easy to guess.
"Dad, with that deep-seated enmity look you have, who else could make you look like that except for Gu Rushan? Our family isn’t one to make a lot of enemies; there are only a handful of people."
Gu Ruhai chuckled helplessly at his own expression.
"But Dad, where did Gu Rushan get so much money? This is no small amount."
This was Gu Xiaoqing’s worry, afraid that Gu Rushan would do something outside under their family’s name and end up dragging them down.
Gu Ruhai, after careful consideration, said, "You don’t know, this matter isn’t simple. Gu Rushan opened not just one Gu Family Spicy Old Hot Pot, but there’s one identical shop opposite each of our locations.
Plus, they’re offering a twenty percent discount and even have lottery and other promotional activities. This is a big move, not something that can be solved with a small amount of money. I worry there’s more to it.
I’ve asked friends outside to look into it, and they say there’s a well-known Mayor Han involved. I don’t believe Gu Rushan could connect with Mayor Han, but there’s so much going on behind the scenes.
What worries me is that outsiders want to deal with our family, and Gu Rushan is just a front."
Gu Ruhai’s thoughts were clear, and the past three months had given him a lot to think about.
Gu Xiaoqing looked at the situation at their Gu Family Spicy Hot Pot. The crowd wasn’t as bustling as before; there were still many people eating inside, but there was no longer a line, and even a couple of tables in the main hall were empty—this was the impact.
But this didn’t seem to be the main concern.
"Dad, let’s go home. There’s nothing we can do here; we’ll discuss it further at home."
In her heart, Gu Xiaoqing revisited many concerns she’d prepared from a past life, and those plans she was going to implement later seemed ready for action. Her skills weren’t just some little hobby.
There’s still a lot to use up.
Since they brought the fight to their doorstep, they had no choice but to counter every move with another.
Gu Ruhai nodded, feeling a bit guilty. The child had just returned and didn’t even get the time to rest, yet he brought her here to see their family’s problems.
Ah, he really was useless.
But Gu Ruhai also knew that Gu Xiaoying and Li Xuemei were right; Gu Xiaoqing was a college student now, and her knowledge and experience surpassed the rest of them combined. Besides, Gu Xiaoqing had shown admirable insight and judgment since she was twelve, more than most adults.
A child like this, you couldn’t help but rely on as the core of the family.
The car arrived at home.
Li Xuemei had already prepared a table full of breakfast. Gu Xiaoqing had returned at ten, but Li Xuemei was still worried she might be hungry. Soy milk, fried dough sticks, millet porridge, tea eggs, fried eggs, egg pancakes, milk—everything was there.
That’s what mothers are like, always afraid their daughters might go hungry.
As soon as Gu Xiaoqing walked in, Li Xuemei came over, looking her up and down repeatedly, saying, "Look, you’ve lost so much weight. The school’s food must be terrible. Look how hungry you’ve gotten."
She guided Gu Xiaoqing to the dining table, urging her to eat.
Gu Xiaoqing laughed and said, "Mom, I haven’t lost weight at all. I’m growing, so no matter how much I eat, I don’t gain weight. Besides, let me wash my hands first."
The whole train ride made Gu Xiaoqing feel uncomfortable without washing her hands.
Li Xuemei went to serve the food, and Gu Xiaoqing went to wash her hands.
As soon as she turned around, she saw Gu Xiaojie. The boy had grown quite a bit, taller, with more defined features—very charming.
Seeing Gu Xiaoqing, the kid no longer ran up for a hug. Instead, he looked at Gu Xiaoqing like a little adult and asked seriously, "Second sister, did you bring me something tasty?"
Gu Xiaoqing burst out laughing.
A foodie will always be a foodie.
Obviously, Gu Xiaojie was annoyed by Gu Xiaoqing’s laughter, pouting and grumbling, "Mom, second sister is bullying me."
Li Xuemei, bringing the food from the kitchen, said, "It must be your fault. Your second sister isn’t someone who bullies others. You should listen to her, or I’ll have to deal with you too."
Gu Xiaojie pursed his lips. At home, he was always the little boss, but whenever Gu Xiaoqing was around, the whole family sided with her, leaving him frustrated.
How did his status drop so quickly?
Gu Xiaoqing happily patted Gu Xiaojie’s head, then went to sit at the table to wait for breakfast.
The feeling of being home is just wonderful. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)
