Chapter 2 New Family, Meeting Gift
This person was as aloof as ever. In her previous life, she had heard that the president of Gu Group was a cold-blooded and heartless person except for his family. Qin Bingwu had never expected that they would accept her as soon as she arrived.
Because, in her heart, she couldn't accept the fact that there were a few more stranger relatives for no reason.
In her previous life, all she gave was betrayal and hurt. In this life, she felt that relying on herself was the only way out.
Qin Bingwu calmly changed her tone and said, "Boss Gu."
The man frowned slightly, said nothing, and walked towards the living room. Qin Bingwu followed him to Madam Gu:
"Hello, old lady."
The old lady was nearly seventy years old and had been well-maintained. Apart from her gray hair, she looked energetic. Seeing Qin Bingwu standing in front of her, the smile on her face became even more kind and gentle:
"You are Bingwu. Okay, okay, Ah Yue, look, what a pretty sister. Oh, you're just a little thinner."
Gu Siyue, who was lying on the sofa playing games, kept busy with his fingers and answered nonchalantly:
"What's the point of being beautiful? There are plenty of vases at home."
"How can you talk like that? Where are all the rules I taught you? Why don't you apologize to your sister?"
The old lady slapped Gu Siyue lightly on the arm.
Gu Siyue's phone screen went dark, causing him to sit up in dissatisfaction:
"Grandma, look, what are you doing?"
The old lady frowned, pointed her finger, and said with unquestionable authority: "Apologize."
Gu Siyue then stood up reluctantly. Before he could speak, Qin Bingwu smiled slightly and said:
"Old Madam, it's okay. I used to be called little grass, but now I can be a vase, which is much more precious than little grass. Thank you for the compliment, Fourth Young Master."
Gu Siyan, who was sitting on the sofa with a teacup in his hand and about to sip his tea, paused slightly, raised his eyes, looked at the calm and composed smile on the girl's face, and a dark light flashed across his eyes almost imperceptibly.
Gu Siyue was a little surprised, and then he looked at her straight in the eye. The dissatisfaction on his face turned into a little embarrassment, and he said irritably:
"Alright, alright, you're really thick-skinned."
The old lady became more serious: "Ayue?"
"Okay, I apologize. I'm... sorry~" Gu Siyue stretched out the ending tone.
Qin Bingwu didn't care about the sarcastic words. Young Master Gu showed whether he liked something or not on his face. He was much better than her hypocritical brothers in the Qin family.
Seeing that she didn't take it to heart, the old lady reached out and pulled Qin Bingwu to sit down with satisfaction:
"Don't bother with your fourth brother. He's only a few days older than you and doesn't know much. Today is your first time here, and I don't know what you like, so it's hard to prepare anything. There's one million in this card. Use it to buy what you like. If it's not enough, tell me."
As she spoke, the old lady picked up a bank card from the butler's tray and stuffed it into Qin Bingwu's hand.
Qin Bingwu remembered that her sister was very dissatisfied after going to Gu's house that day. She called back via video and said that the Gu family was very stingy and did not give her any gift.
But now the bank card in my hand is real.
One million was the first pot of gold Qin Bingwu had earned after several years. Now, it was in his hands so easily that it felt unreal.
But she didn't think of refusing. Reality taught her that bitterness first doesn't necessarily mean sweetness later, but sweetness first will definitely mean sweetness.
"Thank you, ma'am."
"Alas, why are you still calling me old lady? Now that your mother has married into the Gu family, you are my granddaughter. What should you call me?"
Qin Bingwu subconsciously glanced at the man sitting on the sofa beside her, sipping tea in silence, and called out softly, "Grandma."
"Oh, okay, okay." The old lady smiled happily.
Gu Siyan glanced at the bank card in the girl's hand: "You accepted it calmly."
Gu Siyue also said: "That's right, grandma gave you a gift. Since this is your first time visiting my house, did you prepare a gift for grandma?"
Without waiting for Qin Bingwu to answer, the old lady spoke first:
"What's going on between you two today? I haven't asked you yet. It's my sister's first day here. Where's your greeting gift? Have you prepared it? Take it out."
Gu Siyue's stretched neck immediately retracted, and Gu Siyan pursed his lips. Obviously, he was not prepared either.
Qin Bingwu curled her lips slightly:
"I dare not refuse a gift from an elder. This is a token of my grandmother's love. If I refuse, I'm afraid I'll make her unhappy. But the gifts she gave me are indeed too many. The eldest and fourth young masters don't need to give me any more gifts. I don't know how to respond to so many gifts.
I don't have much pocket money, so I can't afford any precious gifts. If you don't mind, I'll cook a few dishes for you tonight. Do you like them?"
The old lady was surprised: "Wuwu can cook?"
Qin Bingwu nodded. "I used to be in charge of all three meals a day at home. I may not be as good as a chef in a five-star hotel, but I can cook simple home-cooked meals. Where is grandma from? What kind of food do you like?"
The old lady was very happy with these words. Isn't a sensible and beautiful granddaughter more considerate than her cold and hard-boiled grandson?
"Okay, okay, Wuwu is so capable. Unlike your two brothers, one only knows how to make money, and the other only knows how to spend money. They don't know how to do anything else."
After chatting for a few more words, Gu Siyan put down his teacup, cleared his cough, and said:
“You didn’t go to high school.”
Qin Bingwu didn't think Gu Siyan was concerned about her:
"Yes."
In her previous life, she and her sister were admitted to high school at the same time, and her grades were even better than her sister's, but she was the one who dropped out of school. She started working in the family company, running errands, and had to work hard without any salary.
Later, when she grew up, her family's electrical appliance factory was going from bad to worse, so she insisted on going out to explore the new world and started working three part-time jobs a day.
After her younger sister went to the Gu family, she was successfully arranged to enter a noble university. Qin Bingwu could only study on her own after completing three part-time jobs.
Even so, her father and brothers often nagged her that she was wasting her time and that she might as well find a part-time job so that her family could improve their lives and eat more seafood.
Later, when her family's financial situation improved, she became busy with business and social activities, and planned and paved the way for her brothers' careers. Although she never fell behind in her studies despite being so busy, she only had a junior high school diploma.
Only she knows the hard work and the detours involved.
Now that she has a new life, she wants to live the life of a normal girl, study easily, work normally, and enrich herself. This is why she chooses to come to the Gu family instead of living independently.
She needs to re-establish her student status and go to college.
Gusyue Versailles Circuit:
"I really envy you. You're free after finishing junior high school. Unlike me, I didn't take the college entrance examination and was recommended for admission. You can't refuse to go to this school even if you want to."
Qin Bingwu: “…”
The old lady raised her hand and slapped Gu Siyue: "How can you talk like that? What's wrong with Wuwu graduating from junior high school? I think she is filial and sensible, and she can cook much better than you."
Gu Siyue rubbed his forehead: "Yes, yes, she is such a good cook. She can find a good family to marry in the future, have children and be a full-time wife without worries about food and clothing."
Qin Bingwu: “…” There’s no need for such a vicious curse.
Gu Siyan spoke slowly: "In that case, what Ah Yue said is also a way out. You are 18 now, and the Gu family has a wide network of contacts. You can start choosing."
Qin Bingwu shook her head: "No, I plan to apply to Peking University."
Gu Siyan raised his eyes and met her gaze. His calm and steady eyes showed a maturity that did not belong to her age. Facing his oppressive feeling, the girl did not intend to retreat.
Gu Siyue was surprised:
"You? You graduated from junior high school and want to apply to Kyoto University. Do you know how high the admission score is? Don't think that just because my family is rich, I can find a way to get you in through the back door. Kyoto University is not an institution that anyone with money can get in."
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