Chapter 237 Moving Out, Gu Mingxia's Dignity
Gu Mingxia's gaze fell directly on Alice, but Alice wore a polite smile, and no one could tell what she was thinking. Alice, being a seasoned veteran, naturally sat elegantly and gracefully on the sofa, her smile no less radiant than Gu Mingxia's.
After a long while, Gu Mingxia lowered her head, putting away the distant and polite smile on her face, and gave a self-deprecating smile.
She had thought a lot about Xiao Yan's life over the past seven years, but she never imagined that he had a fiancée, who was a young lady from the Morgan family.
Fate is truly ironic. Seven years ago, due to an unexpected disappearance, she chose to marry Bai Zixuan, who had saved her life. Seven years later, after her divorce, she met Xiao Yan again, but chose to believe in love once more and trust the person she once loved. So she resolutely got back together with Xiao Yan.
She never considered that there were other women around Xiao Yan from time to time. She had casually asked him a few times, and each time Xiao Yan told her that there had only ever been one woman in his heart, so there had been no other woman by his side for the past seven years.
As shrewd as Gu Mingxia was, she even made some calculations when she married Bai Zixuan, but she chose to trust Xiao Yan.
Heh, this is a huge irony of trust being placed in her heart! Gu Mingxia's faint smile slowly widened, finally turning into a big, radiant smile.
She tilted her head and smiled brightly at Alice and Tina, then leaned back on the sofa, her expression showing a hint of indifference.
"Is Madam trying to break up this loving couple?"
"Breaking up a couple? No, no, no! I'm just eliminating potential problems for my daughter's future marriage and family. Miss Gu doesn't object to that, does she?"
Alice exudes an indescribable elegance and poise. Having spent decades in the upper echelons of the business world, she has picked up a considerable amount of elegance and grace, even if she didn't originally have it. Moreover, she and Gu Mingxia both come from the prestigious Gu family, so how could she not possess that innate elegance and nobility?
"Eliminate hidden dangers? Madam's choice of words is quite apt. But Madam comes from the Morgan family, and Miss Tina should be the sole heir of the Morgan family, right? How could Madam, with such a family background, not be at ease with a man's heart?"
Gu Mingxia leaned back on the sofa with a bright smile, fiddling with her slender fingers, while Song Jia, standing behind her, was extremely anxious.
This is clearly a demonstration, a declaration of sovereignty! Goddess, how big of a heart do you have to remain so expressionless and calm?!
If you don't become more capable, President Xiao will be poached by someone else in no time! He was so anxious that he wanted to speak several times, but he always received a warning look from Gu Mingxia. Helpless, Song Jia could only worry.
“Miss Gu, let’s stop beating around the bush. Just tell me what you want in exchange for leaving Xiao Yan.”
Alice wore an elegant smile, but there was no smile in her eyes. Gu Mingxia glanced at her casually and then spoke indifferently.
"Usually, in situations like this, the first wife would hand over a huge check to make the mistress leave the male protagonist, right? What's wrong? I've been waiting for so long and haven't received any checks from the wife or the young lady. Does this mean the plot is off?"
Alice's lips twitched at Gu Mingxia's words. When did Nanlan's daughter become such a money-grubber? Or was it that Gu Huaikun still hadn't forgiven Gu Mingxia for her insistence on marrying Bai Zixuan all these years ago?
But that shouldn't be the case, because the information she received was that Gu Huaikun is very concerned about this precious daughter!
Besides, Gu Mingxia shouldn't be the kind of person who would sell her feelings for money. Could there be some error in the information she received? That shouldn't be the case!
Although Alice had muttered it to herself countless times, she still wore a smile on her face.
"In that case, Miss Gu, please name your price."
"Madam is so straightforward! I love talking to straightforward people like you, unlike that old woman from the Bai family who valued money more than life itself." Gu Mingxia immediately sat up straight, her smile and eyes radiating fervor. She was putting on an act, after all, to make it convincing; otherwise, her acting skills would be wasted. Meanwhile, Song Jia behind her was practically having a stroke from the corner of his mouth. "Considering Madam's straightforwardness, I won't ask for more. Eighty million, no questions asked!"
Song Jia lost her balance and fell onto the sofa armrest. Gu Mingxia turned her head and saw his surprised expression. She knew what he was thinking, but just smiled.
"You also think I'm asking for too little, don't you? Song Jia, with Madam being so generous, 80 million is definitely not a small amount!"
Eighty million! Goddess, you still think it's not enough? How many missions would he have to take on to earn eighty million?! Let alone eighty million, he's still a long, long way from ten million!
Song Jia suddenly realized how vast the differences between people could be; it seemed that one's background was truly a tragedy!
"That's a lot, a lot, a lot indeed!"
Left with no other choice, Song Jia forced a smile and repeated the words like a broken record. For him, this was definitely a large sum of money; how could it be considered a small amount?
"Madam, how about it? Is 80 million a small amount for you?"
“It’s not much, Miss Gu. You’ve been with Xiao Yan for so long, and for someone of your status, this amount of money is indeed not much.” Alice said as she took out a checkbook from her bag and quickly wrote down the amount. However, she didn’t hand it directly to Gu Mingxia. Instead, she smiled elegantly. “Miss Gu, I hope that after you receive this money, you will disappear from Xiao Yan’s life and never see him again.”
So that's what she was supposed to do! Gu Mingxia unconsciously placed her hands on her lower abdomen, her face still bearing a faint smile. Soon, she smiled brightly and spoke in a carefree manner.
"Don't worry, Madam. As long as I take your money, I will do as you say. Besides, it wouldn't be right for me to take the money and then show up, would it?"
"I hope Miss Gu can keep her promise, but I'd like to know when Miss Gu will be able to move out?"
Gu Mingxia held the check for 80 million yuan, her smile slightly stiff. Although it was just acting, she still felt uncomfortable inside.
"If you are in a hurry, Madam, I can leave now."
"Goddess, you..."
"Shut up!"
For once, Gu Mingxia interrupted Song Jia sharply. She was Gu Mingxia, and she had her own dignity. The other man's fiancée had already come to her door, so what reason did she have to stay here?
"Sigh!" Song Jia sighed heavily. His reaction made Alice frown slightly and give him a deep look.
"Ms. Gu, please feel free to stay. If you don't have a place to stay, you can move out tomorrow."
"No need, I'm moving today, so I'll go upstairs to pack my things and won't keep you company, Madam."
Gu Mingxia stood up, gave Song Jia a wink, and the two of them went upstairs together. After they were out of sight, Tina, who had been carefully nestled next to Alice, glanced at her cautiously and then spoke timidly.
"Mommy, will Brother Xiao be unhappy if we do this?"
Alice reached out and ruffled Tina's long, soft hair, looking at her with a doting expression.
"So, would you rather be Brother Xiao's bride or his sister?"
“I don’t want to be Brother Xiao’s sister. My older brother told me that if I were his sister, he would soon ignore me. Only by becoming his bride can I stay with him forever.”
Tina said somewhat shyly. Alice was taken aback, but still smiled indulgently and helplessly.
"Since Tina wants to be the bride, why don't you listen to Mommy? When your brother Xiao comes back, just say that this Sister Gu left on her own, okay?"
"But Mommy, a child who lies is not a good child."
"So, does Tina want to be a good girl or a bride?"
Alice held her hand and asked softly. Tina was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head and tightly twisted the hem of her skirt.
"Tina wants to be with Brother Xiao forever."
"Okay, then listen to Mommy, and Mommy will definitely help you fulfill your wish."
Gu Mingxia put the check in her wallet, but Song Jia dodged it and threw her onto the bed.
"Mingxia, are you really that desperate for money that you'd sell your feelings for it?"
Song Jia was unusually serious. Gu Mingxia glanced at him and thought, "He's still quite handsome even without his usual playful demeanor!"
"Who in this world would complain about having too much money? I certainly wouldn't!"
Gu Mingxia took her wallet off the bed and put it in her bag. Then she quickly packed her clothes, bags, and shoes, which filled three suitcases.
If she had known she was moving, she wouldn't have bought so many clothes and shoes; they're really inconvenient to carry around!
"Mingxia, don't you feel insulted to take their money?"
Song Jia looked at Gu Mingxia, who was pretending to be nonchalant, and asked her a question with great reluctance. Who knew that after Gu Mingxia glanced at him, she suddenly slumped down on the floor.
"Song Jia, stop talking! I have my dignity too. His fiancée has come knocking on our door, what can I do? Just stay here and refuse to leave?"
"But you shouldn't have taken their 80 million! If President Xiao finds out, you..."
"I just want to give up! Song Jia, stop talking. Tell Zheng Liu and the others to move out. We'll stay at Liu Yan's villa for now."
Gu Mingxia patted her cheeks, forcing herself to cheer up. She had invited Song Jia and the others to Xiangcheng herself, and now that something had happened to her, she couldn't abandon their future.
"Don't worry, my promise to you still stands. After this mission is completed, I'll find a way to change your identities and let you live normal lives from now on. Mercenaries... can't be around forever."
"Goddess, I don't care about this. If you're upset, just cry it out. I won't tell anyone."
Song Jia felt truly sorry for her. He felt that a woman like Gu Mingxia was born to be loved and pampered by a man, instead of being inexplicably made a mistress like this.
"Why would I cry? I'm overjoyed! Think about it, after I leave, the baby in my belly will be entirely mine. Isn't that a happy thing?"
"Goddess, you..."
Gu Mingxia suddenly looked at Song Jia seriously, made a shushing gesture, and had a hint of mockery in her eyes.
"Don't say anything, I also want to retain some dignity. Let's stop talking and go!"
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