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Yun Liu left the Liang Mansion feeling smug and lay on the sofa once she returned to the company. Tan Ning walked over with a serious expression and
spoke before Yun Liu could boast, âSomething happened to the Gu family.â
âSomething happened to the Gu family?â Yun Liu repeated, surprised. âWhat happened?â
Tan Ning lowered her voice and said, âIâve received inside information that the
Gu family spent a lot of money to silence a trending topic.â
Yun Liu sighed in relief. âIs that all? Isnât that normal? And here I thought it was something big.â
Tan Ning shook her head. âNo, this is definitely not anything ordinary. You should go back and find out more.â
However, Yun Liu was unwilling to do so. âWhy should I get myself involved? Shouldnât I stay away if something has happened? I have my reputation to think about. Theyâre not worth my time.â
âNo, you have to go!â Tan Ning analyzed the pros and cons for Yun Liu. âItâs precisely because of your reputation that nothing can happen to the Gu family now! We have to be cautious now! Although many people are currently doubting you, and even the Gu family doesnât take you seriously, youâll definitely be affected if thereâs truly some scandal in the Gu family! Do you understand?â
âArgh, annoying! This is so annoying!â Yun Liu angrily ranted, thinking, âIts true what they say, âHeavy is the head that wears the crown!â I must bear the
Gu familVs responsibilities since I wish to borrow their power. Thereâs no way around that.â
Seeing that Yun Liu had realized this and changed her attitude, Tan Ning asked, âHow was your trip to the Liangsâ place today?â
Good mood ruined, Yun Liu glumly replied, âI gave the proposal to Liang Han and managed to attract his attention.â She paused and sighed, âHe wasnât the friendliest, but he wasnât unkind. I feel like heâs keeping me at armsâ length, probably because of that b*tch, Yun Nan. Heâs good friends with Shi Nian, so who knows what Yun Nan is saying about me behind my back?â Yun Liu gritted her teeth when she mentioned Yun Nan.
Tan Ning remarked, âItâs fine so long as Liang Han is willing to accept your proposal. Heâs a businessman, and all businessmen want to make money. No businessman can be unmoved by bright prospects and huge benefits. We just have to set the hook and slowly reel him in. You must put your focus on Liang Han; thatâs more reason the Gu family canât have any negative news.â
Yun Liu felt annoyed and vented her anger on the sofa cushion. âWhatâs going on with the Gu family? Isnât it just Xi Chengâs fiancée come knocking on their door because that b*tch, Gu Man, tried to seduce Xi Cheng?â After she finished, Yun Liu momentarily froze as she recalled Lin Yuâs show of goodwill.
Tan Ning was shocked. âGu Man tried to seduce Xi Cheng? Didnât you say that sheâs interested in Shi Nian?â
Yun Liu shrugged. âSheâs a fickle woman. The Gu familyâs girls were raised and taught to aim for marriage with wealthy young heirs or sons of government officials, so it doesnât make much difference to Gu Man whether itâs Shi Nian or Xi Cheng. She even told the other Gu family girls that Xi Cheng and Shi Nian are both off-limits, meaning sheâll be the one to bag the two men! Hmph! What a sl*t! Letâs see if sheâll have the nerve to show her face in the future now that she got taught a lesson by Xi Chengâs legitimate fiancée!â
âThen, wonât she switch sights to Shi Nian?â Tan Ning wondered.
âSomeone like her will never manage it,â Yun Liu sneered. âI wonât allow any of them to have designs on Shi Nian! Oh, right, do keep an eye on Yun Nan. That woman sure is tenacious, hmph!â
Tan Ning knew the priorities and agreed.
Yun Liu returned to the Gu family residence on crutches and went to see her mother, Zheng Xiu.
âWhat happened to you?â Zheng Xiu asked when she saw her state. Yun Liu briefly explained how she got injured, and Zheng Xiuâs eyes lit up. âYou went to the Liangsâ place?â
Yun Liu nonchalantly nodded her head. âDid Madam Liang specifically invite you?â Zheng Xiu pressed. âDid you meet the Liang familyâs young master?â
Zheng Xiu chided, âOh, you silly child! Why did you waste your chance and make the blind date into a work meeting? But I guess itâs not a bad thing. This way, Young Master Liang is bound to have a deep impression of you. You did great, sweetheart!â
Yun Liuâs heart warmed at Zheng Xiuâs praise. âMom, is there anything going on at home these past couple of days?â Yun Liu inquired.
âNo, there isnât,â Zheng Xiu replied.
Half-relieved, Yun Liu asked, âWhat about Uncleâs side?â
Hearing Yun Liuâs question, Zheng Xiu couldnât help but worry and treat it more seriously. She frowned and said, âNow that you mentioned it, your aunt didnât call me over today.. That woman usually likes to put on airs and enjoys having us around to flatter her ego, so why hasnât she called me over for dinner today?â