Chapter 27 Selfish Motives

For the rest of the time, Gu Yihan basically stayed in her room except for meals.

Grandma Gu really wanted to ease the tension between her granddaughter and son, because she saw that her granddaughter was going to be the most successful child of the second wife's family, and she didn't want her son and granddaughter to have too deep a rift.

No matter what Grandma Gu said or did, Gu Yihan nodded in agreement.

"Grandma, it's time for you to enjoy your retirement. Once I start working and am able to, I'll bring you to live with me," Gu Yihan interrupted Grandma Gu before she could finish speaking.

"Also, Grandma, I have never resented Dad, nor will I be angry with him, so Grandma, you can rest assured."

She never cared about the source of any resentment. Gu Yihan herself didn't lack love; she only loved herself. But she could still appease Grandma Gu.

Call her cold-blooded and ruthless, or selfish and indifferent, but ever since she was given to the Gu family at birth, the first thing she ever did was to make Grandma Gu happy.

Gu Yihan never stopped trying to appease Grandma Gu. She knew that Grandma Gu loved her very much now, but when there was a conflict between her son and granddaughter, it was obvious that she still sided with her son.

Grandma Gu patted her granddaughter's hand happily and said, "I knew you were an obedient and filial child."

Gu Yihan smiled after hearing this, but did not say anything.

Grandma Gu turned to Gu Aidang and said, "Hanhan is still the most filial and obedient. Even though you hit her, she doesn't resent you at all and says she's not angry with you."

Gu Aidang scoffed, "Mother, I'm her father. Even if I beat her to death, she shouldn't blame me. I should be grateful that she's not angry with me."

Grandma Gu deliberately punched Gu Aidang angrily: "Are you stupid? Hanhan is obviously a promising child. She has always been number one since she started school. She can help your Gu Bao in the future."

“She was fair-skinned from a young age, had a high level of education, and received a high dowry when she got married, which helped support her family.”

"She can still be filial to you. Look at the liberation shoes she bought for me and your grandfather. Be nice to her and coax her. That girl is soft-hearted. She will definitely give you a lot of filial piety in the future."

Gu Aidang was about to say something when his wife interrupted him: "Mom, we don't care what you want to do with her, but don't drag Aidang into it. He doesn't need that little brat. He has a son."

"Besides, we have our own son. When he grows up, he'll be better off than a little girl in school."

Grandma Gu angrily pointed at Gu Lao Er's wife's nose and scolded, "I know you too well. You just want to alienate Ai Dang from his two daughters and favor you and your daughters. Don't you think that if they do well, they can help your son?"

Gu Lao Er's wife, Chen Xiu, seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world: "Hahaha, Mother, do you really think Gu Yihan can find a good family? With her reputation, if anyone wants her, our family should be burning incense in gratitude."

Grandma Gu was so angry at this foolish woman that she was almost speechless: "Do you even know that Hanhan took the exam...?"

"Grandma, stop arguing with Dad and Mom. Be careful not to upset yourself." Gu Yihan interrupted Grandma Gu before she could finish speaking.

At that moment, she was utterly heartbroken. She had thought that after more than a decade of effort, Grandma Gu was truly devoted to her.

Unexpectedly, she overheard these words when she went to the restroom.

Perhaps from the very beginning, when Grandma Gu saw that she had excellent grades in school, she thought that she could help her adoptive father, her eldest uncle's family, her cousin Gu Hao, and her second wife's family.

However, they were all wrong. She could take care of Grandma Gu in her old age and repay her for raising her, but it was unrealistic to expect her to give unconditionally.

Gu Yihan supported Grandma Gu, her thoughts hidden on her face, and said with a smile, "Grandma, don't argue with Dad over me. We're all family, even if we're broken, our bones are still connected."

Gu Yihan touched Grandma Gu's hand and said, "Grandma, I want to spend some quality time with you before I start school. Once I start school, I won't be able to see you anymore."

Grandma Gu patted her granddaughter happily: "You're really my little darling, I haven't spoiled you for nothing."

More than a month passed quickly. During this time, Gu Yihan cooked for Grandma Gu every day, made her happy, and took over all the housework that belonged to Grandma Gu.

"Hanhan, go and rest. Don't bother yourself. School is about to start. Go inside and lie down for a while." Although Grandma Gu said this, she was truly relieved.

"Grandma, I'll do more so you can do less and rest more. I'm just worried about you," Gu Yihan said with a smile.

Grandma Gu stopped talking. The smile on her face never faded.

After finishing her work, Gu Yihan went back to her room and lay on the bed. She was really tired, both mentally and physically.

She used to be sincere in coaxing Grandma Gu, but ever since she learned that Grandma Gu secretly wanted her to help the second branch of the family, she herself has developed a rift in her heart.

"Thump, thump, thump."

Hearing the knock, Gu Meng opened the door and stood there with a book in her hand.

Gu Yihan frowned, blocking Gu Meng from entering the room, and said, "From now on, you don't need to ask me anymore. I won't teach you anymore."

Gu Meng's face instantly turned ugly: "Gu Yihan, what do you mean? Why won't you teach me?"

Gu Yihan suddenly laughed: "Why should I teach you?"

Gu Meng's eyes instantly revealed all her malice: "Just because you spent so much of your family's money on your schooling, shouldn't you be teaching me?"

Haha, how come she didn't realize that this family might all be masters of acting?

She used to pity Gu Meng, but now she realizes she's the one who's pitiful. People who act goodly only when it doesn't affect their own interests.

Gu Yihan's cold eyes held no warmth, her gaze fixed on Gu Meng with icy indifference.

“Remember this, I’m teaching you out of pity, not because you’re using my pity to recklessly test my limits.”

Gu Yihan whispered in Gu Meng's ear, "If you dare to blow out my light, I will blow out yours too, and I will pull out your wick, leaving you with nothing."

Upon hearing this, Gu Meng's face turned deathly pale.

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you, I haven't used a single penny of my family's money since I started junior high school. What does that prove?"

Gu Yihan looked at Gu Meng with sarcasm: "This proves that no matter how hard you try to compete with me, you are useless in front of me. What's more, the only useful thing you have is that I taught you to be useful."

With a snap, Gu Meng was completely shut out of the door.

Gu Meng stared intently at the closed door, secretly vowing that she would live a better life than Gu Yihan in the future.