Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 485 - 484: Let the Past Be the Past

"You always have a knack for seeing the essence of things," Feng Qingyang laughed, silently agreeing with Gu Xiaoqing’s statement.

Unfortunately, some things can’t be openly discussed.

"So, did you suddenly return to the country this time because of a mission from the top leader?"

When Gu Xiaoqing returned to the country, it was still 1996, and at that time Feng Qingyang was carefree, roaming around the world.

As 1997 just began, the top leader passed away, and Feng Qingyang voluntarily returned to the country, which in itself was a signal.

However, Gu Xiaoqing didn’t know Feng Qingyang’s identity, so she had never thought much about it.

Even now, Gu Xiaoqing still doesn’t know what role Feng Qingyang is playing.

Feng Qingyang smiled without speaking, stretched lazily, and asked Gu Xiaoqing, "Of course, there’s another matter I need to talk to you about."

"What is it?" Gu Xiaoqing asked curiously.

"I’m short of money. You don’t want to see me begging, do you?"

"..." A couple of veins popped up on Gu Xiaoqing’s forehead as she asked, "You haven’t been pursuing more girls, have you?"

"More or less."

Feng Qingyang laughed and replied, "I’m like a butterfly fluttering through a sea of flowers..."

"Alright, alright, I get it, I get it, you don’t get tangled with any of them. I’m impressed." Gu Xiaoqing waved her hand, reluctant to discuss Feng Qingyang’s personal issues.

After all, Feng Qingyang was also Chinese, why did he enjoy such a lifestyle of indulging oneself?

"By the way, you really entrusted the South Asian business to that guy?"

Before leaving, Feng Qingyang asked Gu Xiaoqing, turning his head.

"The die is cast."

Gu Xiaoqing raised her hands in a gesture of helplessness.

"Or perhaps you’ve been planning this all along?"

Feng Qingyang looked at Gu Xiaoqing with a grin and asked.

"What?"

"Don’t pretend you don’t know that someone has already started making moves..." Feng Qingyang finished speaking and disappeared into the crowd in the hospital.

Gu Xiaoqing didn’t admit anything, although she was well aware that from 1997, the Asian financial crisis commenced stretching into 1998.

Led by Soros’ Quantum Fund, by manipulating the Baht, they crippled most nations in South Asia, and even Hong Kong was on the brink of collapse.

Gu Xiaoqing so easily relinquished her interests in South Asia, wasn’t she also protecting herself while secretly plotting against Feng Qingyang?!

Unfortunately, only she knew about this!

"Xiaoqing..."

Fang Shaohan called out to Gu Xiaoqing from inside the ward, gesturing for her to come in.

Gu Xiaoqing pushed open the door and approached Fang Zhixue’s bedside.

She greeted He Cui and He Jianguo nearby, "Uncle, Auntie, hello, all the uncles and aunts, hello."

The Fang Family did indeed have many people; the large ward was actually quite cramped.

"Xiaoqing, the reason I called you over is because I want to ask you what you think of our Shaohan?"

"What?"

Gu Xiaoqing hesitated to understand. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"Once I’ve healed, let’s gather your family and ours to have a meal together. After all, everyone is in Hai City, as long as you don’t mind us having so many people."

Gu Xiaoqing was taken by the hand of Fang Zhixue, not knowing how to respond.

But she nodded, replying in a low voice, "I’ll go back and discuss with my parents, then we can set a time."

"No problem."

Fang Zhixue looked around the room and said to everyone present, "Uncles, aunts, please stay for a few days. We will return to the Capital to handle the grandfather’s matters after I settle this thing. I want to tell him this good news before he’s laid to rest."

"Alright, we’ll follow your lead."

Who would have thought that the Fang Family would be led by a third-generation junior.

Clearly, Fang Zhixue decided to settle Gu Xiaoqing’s marriage before going back. She seemed to want this good thing to be settled before Mr. Fang was laid to rest, hoping it would also receive his blessing.

Fang Zhixue was discharged in two days, though she was still wrapped in bandages, her wounds far from healed.

Having gone through hardships, she naturally had control over her own body.

Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei were also busy all day, including Gu Xiaoying’s family, all waiting at home early.

Because Fang Zhixue and Fang Shaohan, along with both sets of parents, would visit today, and then everyone would dine at the Gu Family’s restaurant.

The doorbell rang, and Fang Zhixue, He Cui, Fang Jianguo, and Fang Shaohan arrived at Gu Xiaoqing’s house with gifts.

"Hello, Uncle Gu, pleased to meet you."

Fang Zhixue greeted confidently with a strong presence.

"Ah, look at what you’re saying, hello, I’m Gu Xiaoqing’s father, this is her mother, and her sister."

After everyone got acquainted, it turned out Fang Zhixue was the only one meeting everyone for the first time; the others were old acquaintances.

He Cui and Fang Jianguo did not speak first; instead, it was Fang Zhixue who broke the silence.

"I came today, first and foremost to apologize to you."

Fang Zhixue knew that everything was over; although Feng Qingyang accomplished his task, his purpose wasn’t fully achieved.

But it didn’t matter anymore because Mr. Fang was also gone, and all of this was over.

She knew it was time to reveal the truth.

"Apologize?"

Li Xuemei was stunned for a moment, looking at her husband, because this was unexpected.

And Fang Shaohan did not stop from behind; he felt that the truth about Gu Xiaoqing’s trip to the United States should be revealed.

Then ask for forgiveness.

This was primary; secondly, he wanted to ask for Gu Xiaoqing’s parents’ blessing to marry Gu Xiaoqing.

Just as Fang Zhixue was about to speak, Gu Xiaoqing suddenly said, "If it’s about that matter, I think I’ve already forgiven you."

"What?"

Fang Zhixue raised her head, looking at Gu Xiaoqing in surprise.

No one wishes to see their grievances remain unresolved.

"Actually, there’s another small thing you don’t know, but I can tell you when we’re alone together."

Gu Xiaoqing blinked, leaving Fang Zhixue confused, but her sharp instincts told her that Gu Xiaoqing truly didn’t want her to reveal everything.

"Alright then, since that’s how you feel, I’ll respect your choice."

Fang Zhixue was puzzled.

Only Gu Xiaoqing knew that, in fact, Fang Zhixue had inadvertently helped her back then.

It had nothing to do with career and money because those things, once lost, can be earned again.

Gu Xiaoqing had initially sensed a vague disharmony within her family: her brother was addicted to online games, her sister harbored resentment, her father couldn’t understand the balance between having both, and her mother could only watch as the family drifted further apart.

She had a thought but couldn’t make up her mind.

It was Fang Zhixue who helped her make up her mind, although it came suddenly and caught her off guard.

But through separation, division of the family, and leading independent lives, the meaning of family was elevated in a new way.

Therefore, Gu Xiaoqing hoped Fang Zhixue wouldn’t bring up the past again because doing so would force her to face the small ’plot’ she and her mother had planned.

"Let the past stay in the past."

Gu Xiaoqing said, in conclusion.