Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 453 - 452: Gu Xiaoqing’s Ambition

"Mingyue, you must understand, in this place, the state is the supreme entity. No matter how wealthy we are, we can’t go against the will of the state. Often, in a region, those in official positions represent the state’s will. Just think about it, if these people move their families to the United States, then it won’t be up to them anymore."

Gu Xiaoqing stepped off the stage, patted Ye Mingyue’s shoulder, and said meaningfully.

"Are you saying?"

"That’s right. In the future, when their families are all in our hands, it will no longer be us asking them for favors, but them scrambling to do things for us."

Gu Xiaoqing knew very well that these people were adept at extracting benefits, but once they experienced overseas environments, many would consider emigrating their families.

Moreover, with Gu Xiaoqing’s connections, immigration would be much simpler, much more convenient.

But they wouldn’t consider that once they truly got there, in an unfamiliar place, who would they rely on?

It would still be Gu Xiaoqing!

At that point, it would be Gu Xiaoqing’s turn to counter them.

The current investments are merely bait.

"You’re too clever!"

Ye Mingyue exclaimed in surprise.

Through this summer camp, Gu Xiaoqing also further expanded her social connections domestically.

You must know, these kids of officials are not just from the education sector. To a large extent, they would send these places out, practically covering official children from all regions and departments.

Gu Xiaoqing only needed to hold two camps annually, one summer camp and one winter camp, to quickly expand her network.

Nobody knew that Gu Xiaoqing was playing a very large game of chess!

Once the pieces were in place, even if Fang Shaohan’s sister-in-law wanted to give her a hard time, she’d likely find herself in an awkward position she couldn’t navigate.

This would also be the trend in many places domestically in the future.

Orders from above often got distorted by the time they reached local regions.

The speech concluded successfully, and Fang Shaohan escorted those people back to the police station for an investigation. Mr. Hu and others, who received red envelopes from Gu Xiaoqing, couldn’t continue to disturb her date with their superior, could they?!

Therefore, despite their desire for a grand meal, they politely declined Gu Xiaoqing’s goodwill.

Fang Shaohan nodded silently, then leisurely walked over, held Gu Xiaoqing’s hand, and asked, "Now, you’re free, right? Can you take a walk with me?"

Gu Xiaoqing knew without looking that Fang Shaohan had used some tricks in between.

"Alright, how do you want to take this walk?"

Gu Xiaoqing sighed and asked. To be honest, did she really not have any feelings left for Fang Shaohan?

Just like when your first love stands before you, inviting you for a stroll, could you really harden your heart to reject him if circumstances allowed?

"Take a stroll in the park, shall we?"

Fang Shaohan knew Gu Xiaoqing didn’t like karaoke or bars, so he invited her for a walk in the park.

He also hoped to take this opportunity to get closer to Gu Xiaoqing and have a good heart-to-heart talk.

"Alright."

Gu Xiaoqing nodded. The past didn’t matter anymore in terms of right or wrong.

The important thing was that the past had shaped the current Gu Xiaoqing, giving her more opportunities.

Was the company’s collapse back then entirely Fang Shaohan’s sister-in-law’s fault?

What about the media?

What about those spreading rumors?

Did they bear no responsibility?

Fang Shaohan’s sister-in-law merely opened a door, and those people rushed in to slander her.

Sometimes, jealousy is the biggest enemy.

The park was deserted, as nobody would come during work hours, and it was already afternoon; the elderly who came for morning exercises had long gone home.

Strolling through the park with Gu Xiaoqing, Fang Shaohan said gently, "My grandfather is in critical condition, said to be in the late stage of lung cancer."

"And yet you’re here with me?"

Gu Xiaoqing looked at Fang Shaohan.

"I have work too. The old man is serious. If I rushed over, I might make him angry to the point of dying first."

Fang Shaohan replied helplessly.

"Today also just happens to be my day off. My sister-in-law is taking care of things over there, so I don’t need to go today."

Fang Shaohan was sent back by the old man, told he should fulfill his duties in his position and couldn’t just leave work casually.

"Then today you..."

"Do you know any experts from abroad? Shaonan and others reached out to several, but none would come. I hope you could..."

Fang Shaohan felt it was a good chance for the family to understand Gu Xiaoqing, reducing resistance from his family.

"Of course, I’ll cover all the costs, whatever it takes, we’ll cover, you won’t have to spend a dime."

The Fang family wasn’t short of money; he just hoped to use this opportunity for reconciliation between the two families.

"If you ask for my help as a friend, I can assist in making contacts. But if you want me to forget about the past, that’s absolutely impossible."

"Can we put the past aside for now? Once the old man receives treatment, I’ll let you decide what to do with me, how about that?"

Fang Shaohan felt sorry for his sister-in-law, who had good intentions though her methods were unconventional.

Besides, didn’t he have any responsibility?

Thus, Fang Shaohan was willing to bear all of Gu Xiaoqing’s anger, even if it meant doing whatever she demanded.

"Fine, in that case, tell your sister-in-law that the war has just begun."

Gu Xiaoqing turned around and stated to Fang Shaohan.

"..."

Fang Shaohan found himself caught in the middle, feeling it was hard to please everyone.

But who sowed the seeds back then and reaped today’s consequences?!

Fortunately, his sister-in-law showed restraint, as the Gu Family suffered no physical harm, though they did incur financial losses. But it seemed that the Gu Family was getting better now.

Which meant there was room for maneuver, depending on how he orchestrated things.

"Alright, no problem."

Fang Shaohan nodded in response.

"Then you came to see me today just for this matter." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"No, there’s one more thing."

Fang Shaohan looked at Gu Xiaoqing with deep affection and said solemnly, "I will restart my pursuit of you until the day you agree."

Gu Xiaoqing said nothing. Even though she had someone in her heart, she couldn’t bring herself to say things like ’it’s impossible’ or ’you’re a good person’ to reject him.

Just as Gu Xiaoqing lowered her head, Fang Shaohan suddenly stepped in front of her and shouted sternly, "Come out! You’ve been following us for a long time, haven’t you? Come out!"

Gu Xiaoqing was taken aback. What was this all about?

At this moment, a man in a suit wearing sunglasses in the distance removed his glasses and, in fluent English, bypassed Fang Shaohan to speak to Gu Xiaoqing, "Boss, sorry, foreigners stand out too much here."