Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 238 - 237: Secret Plans (Third Update)

Gu Xiaoying sighed and said, "Auntie, I won’t go back!"

Shang’s mother’s eyes shifted, "Still sulking, eh? If you don’t want to go back, then don’t. Stay at Auntie’s for a few days, catch your breath, and then let Wenming take you back."

Then she went to the kitchen to cook for Gu Xiaoying.

Shang Wenming washed his face, came out, saw Gu Xiaoying’s eyes swollen like walnuts, and looking a bit haggard, he gently walked over, embraced Gu Xiaoying’s shoulders and said, "What happened?"

Gu Xiaoying suddenly felt like she found support, leaned on Shang Wenming’s shoulder, and started sobbing. Her tears quickly soaked Shang Wenming’s shirt, making it somewhat uncomfortably damp.

Suppressing the urge to push Gu Xiaoying away, Shang Wenming gently comforted her, "Don’t cry, darling, don’t cry. Aren’t I still here? Don’t worry, I’m here, I’ll protect you and take good care of you."

Gu Xiaoying felt relieved in her heart. She was really afraid that Shang Wenming was like Gu Xiaoqing said, only interested in her money. Now that she was penniless, would Shang Wenming still want her?

Wiping her tears, Gu Xiaoying, with tear-filled eyes, asked, "Wenming, I had a fight with my parents. I have nothing left—no car, no job, no shares. Do you still want me?"

There was a hint of hope in her words.

Shang Wenming affectionately ruffled Gu Xiaoying’s hair and said, "Silly girl, it’s just a fight, isn’t it? It’s okay if you have nothing, aren’t I still here? I have hands and feet, can’t I take care of you?"

His joking words instantly put Gu Xiaoying at ease.

With a sweet smile, she leaned against Shang Wenming’s chest and said, "I knew you truly loved me. Don’t worry, I will find a job, I won’t let you support the family alone. I’m easy to care for."

Gu Xiaoying had already begun to dream of the blissful life of the man plowing and the woman weaving, dreaming of a life shared through thick and thin with Shang Wenming.

A slight smile appeared on her lips.

Shang Wenming patted Gu Xiaoying’s hair and coaxingly asked, "What exactly happened? I felt something was off last night, and this morning you were already fighting with your family. What’s it all about?"

There was a premonition that this had a lot to do with the recently returned Gu Xiaoqing.

Gu Xiaoying angrily said, "You don’t know, my parents are too biased, whatever Gu Xiaoqing says is right. She wants my parents to fire you from your general manager position, saying it’s to deal with the Gu Family Spicy Old Hot Pot across the street, and mentioned you might betray Gu Family Spicy Hot Pot.

I just can’t stand my parents always spoiling Gu Xiaoqing, listening to everything she says, as if she’s the only daughter in this family."

Shang Wenming’s heart tightened, this Gu Xiaoqing wasn’t easy to deal with. From the meal incident last time, Shang Wenming knew that he almost separated from Gu Xiaoying because of Gu Xiaoqing’s meddling.

This time, while Gu Xiaoqing wasn’t at home, Shang Wenming had worked on the Gu Family members to win Gu Xiaoying’s heart, even winning over Gu Ruhai, Li Xuemei, and Gu Xiaojie’s hearts, just in case Gu Xiaoqing caused trouble.

But unexpectedly, despite all his efforts, he couldn’t stand up to a single word from Gu Xiaoqing, and everything had to go back to square one.

Fortunately, he had made some preparations early on, just in case things didn’t end as he wanted, preparing a contingency plan.

With the information and formulas he had, he had earned a cool two hundred thousand as a reward.

Even if he isn’t allowed to work at the Gu Family Spicy Hot Pot anymore, it doesn’t affect Shang Wenming at all.

Shang Wenming figured this period was the perfect time to work on Gu Xiaoying, preferably convincing her to go back home, so Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei could see his merits, making sure when he marries Gu Xiaoying, he would gain more.

"You’re still like a child, competing for attention even with your sister. Isn’t she just a little girl? It’s normal for parents to like the younger one. Besides, she’s your sister; why create disharmony at home over an outsider like me? If they won’t let me go to work, I won’t go, I’ll just find a job at another hotel. It’s not like I’m short of work, I can still support you."

That caring and heartwarming speech was something any woman would love to hear.

It also highlighted Shang Wenming’s generosity and poise.

Sure enough, Gu Xiaoying’s heart instantly melted like a puddle of water.

Such a man truly loves her.

She leaned her head against Shang Wenming’s chest and said, "This time I’m not going back. Isn’t Gu Xiaoqing capable of persuading my parents not to give me shares, a car, or a job? I’ll show them I can live without them. I’m never going back there again." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Shang Wenming didn’t really believe that Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei, such honest and simple people, would be cruel enough to treat their daughter that way. From his recent interactions with the Gu Family, he had figured out Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei’s character, thinking it was probably just words said in anger.

This was probably the best time to gain full acceptance from the Gu Family.

Shang Wenming found it hard to have a good impression of Gu Xiaoqing, whom he’d only met once.

"Don’t say things in anger. First, you can share a room with my sister, let her keep you company for a few days. After a couple of days, I’ll go to your parents to apologize. Can a family really bear grudges overnight?"

Shang Wenming spoke all on his own.

Gu Xiaoying had already let go of her worry.

Shang Wenming called Shang Wenhua to take Gu Xiaoying inside to rest for a while, then went to the kitchen.

Shang’s mother saw her son come in, craned her neck to look at the living room, which was already empty.

Then she asked in a low voice, "What’s going on?"

Shang Wenming dismissively said, "Just a family spat, probably because her sister came back, coaxing them not to let me work at their shop, so things got tense. Let her stay here for a few days, in a few days I’ll go explain things to them, it should be fine. They won’t just leave her out in the cold."

Shang’s mother frowned and said, "You’re not going to end up with nothing, are you? I think this Gu Xiaoying isn’t very bright, not quick-witted enough. Otherwise, she wouldn’t let you manipulate her so easily. Her parents favor her sister more, and if they really listen to her sister and don’t want her, you’ll be at a big loss."

Shang’s mother knew her son was smart and wouldn’t make a bad deal, but she was still worried.

Shang Wenming said, "Mom, don’t worry. If the Gu Family really abandons Gu Xiaoying, then I’ll just drop her later. I’ve already made quite a bit off her. If she’s of no value, why should I marry such a woman, who isn’t beneficial to me? Wu Meihua would be a better choice."

Shang’s mother nodded.

"As long as you know what you’re doing." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)