Chapter 252 Twisted, Bribing Qin Yueru
This straightforward declaration undoubtedly made Gu Mingxia's feelings very clear.
Ah Xin's expression froze. She had the ambition to take over the Gu family business, but she never dared to openly express this thought. After all, as a daughter, she shouldn't constantly talk about her desire to take over her father's company.
But Gu Mingxia is different. Since she has the intention to take over the Gu family business, she doesn't mind putting such an intention on the table for others to appreciate. She has no embarrassment about it at all.
This is Gu Mingxia. She never hides what she wants to do. She always believes that if it is her truest thought, why can't others know?
Therefore, in the second round of her confrontation with Ah Xin, she won completely again.
Ah Xin is still too young. In terms of cunning and experience, she's not on the same level as Gu Mingxia. Her little tricks are only used to ingratiate herself with wealthy men, which is utterly useless in managing a company. Gu's status and wealth mean that Ah Xin, as the chairman, doesn't need to please anyone. Therefore, it's not a loss for her to lose to Gu Mingxia.
"Relatives? Does he deserve that title? If we're talking about relatives, then isn't my mother your relative too? At the very least, you should call her 'Auntie,' right?"
"Aunt? Tell me, how many female cousins actually seduce their male cousins? How dare you say that!"
Whether Bai Hua did it intentionally or unintentionally back then, the fact that she interfered in Nan Lan and Gu Huaikun's marriage is undeniable. No matter how you try to beautify it, Gu Mingxia feels that she cannot forgive or accept it.
"Gu Mingxia, I won't allow you to insult my mother!"
"Since you're capable of doing something like this, don't be afraid of what others say!"
Gu Mingxia retorted sharply. Her initial sense of guilt towards A Xin was completely exhausted by A Xin's repeated provocations. She really couldn't like such a younger sister, and even if she was just being polite on the surface, Gu Mingxia felt that she didn't have the acting skills to do so.
Ah Xin's chest heaved with anger. She covered one side of her swollen face with one hand and pointed at Gu Mingxia with a trembling hand. Her eyes were red and her teeth were tightly biting her lip. Finally, she stomped her foot and roared in exasperation.
"Gu Mingxia, don't be so smug. One day I'll make you kneel at my feet and beg for mercy!"
"I await that day, if that day ever comes!"
Gu Mingxia shrugged indifferently, looking nonchalant. She didn't really care about A Xin; what she cared about was the Longevity Sect behind A Xin.
This is the real reason why Gu Mingxia insisted on returning to the Gu family. Of course, given A Xin's intelligence and emotional intelligence, she certainly couldn't have imagined this.
Gu Mingxia's indifferent attitude made A Xin feel insulted. She glared at her fiercely, turned around and left angrily.
"Hmph, you think you can seize the Gu family business with such little self-control? You're really overestimating yourself."
Turning her head, Gu Mingxia's gaze fell on the drowsy Gu Huaikun. Her brows furrowed, and her expression turned grave. After a long while, she sighed softly and carefully left his room.
"Uncle Lin, is Qin Yueru still there?"
"Fourth Madam? She's always been here, but it's been quite a while since I've seen her serve the master."
Of course she wouldn't come over. She goes out every few days to meet her young lover; how could an old man like Gu Huaikun possibly satisfy her desires?
"Is that so?" Gu Mingxia frowned thoughtfully, her smile turning cold, but Lin Fu was very happy that she was able to return to the Gu family. "Lin Fu, please stay here and watch over my father. I'm going to see the Fourth Madam."
"Don't worry, Miss, I will definitely take good care of Master."
Gu Mingxia nodded, picked up her bag, and strode away. Watching her retreating figure, Lin Fu sighed. With the arrival of the young lady, Gu's family and the master should be able to save themselves!
Inside Lan Yue Lou, Qin Yueru was sitting in the living room watching TV with boredom, surrounded by numerous gossip magazines.
"Oh, isn't this the eldest daughter of the Gu family? When did the eldest daughter become so willing to set foot in my place? This is truly a rare sight!"
Gu Mingxia ignored Qin Yueru's sarcasm. She wasn't there to argue or get angry with this woman. Before the important matter was resolved, Gu Mingxia felt she could be a little more tolerant of Qin Yueru.
"Miss Qin, you probably don't mind if I come in and sit for a while, do you?"
This isn't an ancient feudal family, and her father isn't some feudal landlord. There will only ever be one Madam Gu. Besides that, the Gu family doesn't have titles like Second Madam, Third Madam, or even Fourth Madam—at least not in Gu Mingxia's household! So, the only title Gu Mingxia can think of and accept for this woman is Miss Qin.
"If I said I minded, would Miss leave?" Qin Yueru was actually a smart woman, and she didn't care at all how Gu Mingxia addressed her. She shrugged indifferently. "Anyway, this is all Gu family property. If you can sit here, then sit down."
"Miss Qin is indeed very straightforward."
Gu Mingxia didn't stand on ceremony and sat down opposite Qin Yueru. The woman opposite her was exquisitely beautiful, exuding a bewitching beauty, but it was different from A Xin's bewitching beauty, which was so charming that it was vulgar. Qin Yueru's beauty was intellectual, and if you looked closely, you could see a trace of Nan Lan's elegant temperament in this woman. Perhaps this was why Gu Huaikun brought her back to the Gu family.
"It is my honor to receive such praise from you, Miss."
Qin Yueru's current behavior is nothing like the rashness she displayed when arguing with Gu Mingxia at the hospital; she now appears much more composed.
If her performance that time wasn't an act, then it can only be said that her acting skills are truly superb. A person's appearance can change, but their personality and temperament can never be changed!
"Since Miss Qin has put it that way, then I won't beat around the bush. I'm sure Miss Qin is already aware of my father's current situation."
"So what? After all, it's a matter between the father and daughter. Although I've moved into the Gu family, I'm still just an outsider with no real status."
Qin Yue glanced at Gu Mingxia indifferently. Although A Xin's methods were a bit despicable, they were undeniably very effective.
"Miss Qin, let's not beat around the bush. All these years, you've remained safely hidden within the Gu family; I suspect it's not just because of their money!"
"What do you mean?"
Gu Mingxia raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly at Qin Yueru. "I didn't mean anything by it, I just hope Miss Qin can do me a small favor."
As they spoke, Gu Mingxia took a file folder out of her bag and handed it to A Xin. She leaned back on the sofa with a smile and looked at Qin Yueru, who was taking the file folder with a puzzled expression.
"What...do you want to do with these?"
After looking at the contents of the file, Qin Yueru's delicate face turned pale. It contained her nightmare, a nightmare she never wanted to revisit.
"As I said, I don't want to do anything, I just want Miss Qin to do me a favor. Miss Qin is a smart person, she naturally knows what to choose, right?"
Gu Mingxia sat up straight, elegantly placed her hands on her knees, and calmly looked at the flustered Qin Yueru.
“I know Ah Xin must have contacted you, and of course I can understand if you do anything for her. But now I think Miss Qin should know how to make the choice that is most beneficial to herself.”
Qin Yueru didn't speak, but her hands, which were tightly gripping the file folder, trembled slightly. She lowered her head and bit her lips tightly, as if she was making a difficult decision. Gu Mingxia, instead of being anxious, watched her calmly.
About half an hour later, Qin Yueru seemed to have made up her mind, and looked up at Gu Mingxia with determination.
"What does Miss want from me?"
"Don't worry, Miss Qin, I definitely won't make things difficult for you!" Gu Mingxia noticed the determined look in her eyes; only a woman willing to risk everything could help her. "Actually, it's not a difficult matter. I just want to trouble Miss Qin to take good care of my father. You know his condition isn't good right now. Of course, I definitely won't let Miss Qin do these things for nothing. Afterwards, I'll help Miss Qin get a new identity, erasing everything from your past and starting over. What do you think?"
Qin Yueru was not yet forty years old, and she was naturally overjoyed to be able to start over with a different identity. After hearing Gu Mingxia's words, her eyes immediately lit up with delight.
"Really? Can you really guarantee that I can start over openly and honestly in the future?"
"I promise, provided that Miss Qin has the patience to help me, but believe me, it won't take too long."
"Alright! As long as you can help me, Miss, I will definitely take good care of Master. You know I've been by Master's side for over ten years, and he's been very good to me all this time. Even if I don't have romantic love for him, I still have familial affection for him. So please rest assured, I will definitely take good care of him!"
As if to show her loyalty, Qin Yueru hurriedly tried to establish a good image in front of Gu Mingxia, even revealing that she did not love Gu Huaikun.
"I understand. It's getting late, so I won't disturb Miss Qin's rest any longer. I'll bring my father to your place tonight. I'll be troubling you from now on."
"You flatter me, Miss."
When Qin Yueru saw Gu Mingxia get up, she quickly stood up as well. Gu Mingxia didn't say anything, but simply picked up her bag and left Lanyue Tower with a smile on her face.
Only after Gu Mingxia's figure disappeared did Qin Yueru sit weakly on the sofa. Gu Mingxia was indeed different from A Xin. She had methods, could be soft or hard, and could bend or stretch. A Xin was destined to be no match for such a person.
Holding the file folder, Qin Yueru's hand trembled, and several photos fell out. In the photos, Qin Yueru looked young and disheveled, holding an axe and viciously hacking at a man lying on the ground. The man's eyes showed fear, and there were bright red bloodstains on the ground.
Qin Yueru picked up the photo with trembling fingers. Yes, she had killed someone, but he was a damned scumbag. After being violated by him for four years, Qin Yueru, only eighteen years old, finally raised a sharp axe and killed her beastly stepfather. Then, a month after fleeing to Xiangcheng, she quickly became Gu Huaikun's mistress. She had lived peacefully for so many years with the help of the Gu family's power, but she never expected that Gu Mingxia would find such a handle on her.
"Ah Xin, it's not that I want to betray you, it's just... Gu Mingxia's offer is too tempting!"
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