Chapter 267: Queen Gu's Methods
Gu Mingxia did not refute the praise; she simply smiled and looked out the window.
Whether assertive or submissive, women ultimately all love to hear praise, and Gu Mingxia is no exception.
Being able to say sweet words to make Gu Mingxia happy gave Song Jia a great sense of accomplishment. In this good mood, he even whistled while driving.
Upon returning to the Gu family home, Gu Mingxia did not immediately go back to Lan Garden to rest, but went directly to Lan Yue Tower.
Qin Yueru took great care of Gu Huaikun, a fact that Gu Mingxia could clearly sense when she saw him.
Gu Huaikun, standing before me, was wearing a gray shirt and black linen trousers. Although he still looked a bit silly, at least he was much cleaner and tidier.
He sat in his wheelchair looking out the window, his thin, pale face expressionless, completely oblivious to Gu Mingxia's arrival. Qin Yueru, who had been reading a magazine, immediately put it down and came over to take the bag Gu Mingxia was carrying.
"You're not feeling well right now. If you need anything, you can just have the maid come and call me so I can come find you. Why do you have to make this trip yourself?"
"I'm only five months pregnant, not to the point where I can't walk. Besides, the doctor told me to walk more."
Whether it was genuine or feigned, Gu Mingxia was still quite pleased with Qin Yuru's words of concern.
No matter what, she was still pregnant, and psychologically she longed for care and concern from others. However, she and Xiao Yan hadn't completely reconciled, and her only relative, Gu Huaikun, was still in a dazed state. Now, suddenly receiving Qin Yueru's concern, Gu Mingxia's usually cold face softened into a gentle smile.
"It's always better to be careful. You can't let your guard down until the child is born. Otherwise, if something really happens, you won't have any excuse to regret it."
Qin Yueru put down Gu Mingxia's bag and then poured her a glass of pure milk.
"Drink some milk. You have a baby in your belly now, so you need to supplement your nutrition."
The woman sitting opposite her was truly beautiful, with a gentle smile and an overall soft demeanor that made Gu Mingxia unconsciously relax.
She smiled faintly at Qin Yueru, picked up the milk glass, looked down at the milky white liquid, and slightly raised her eyebrows.
"You don't know, I've never liked the taste of milk."
"At this time, you can't just do whatever you like or dislike. You really have to do what's best for the child."
If you didn't know the relationship between Qin Yueru and Gu Mingxia, and only looked at the harmonious atmosphere of their conversation, you would really think that the two were mother and daughter or sisters!
Through these few interactions, Gu Mingxia realized that Qin Yueru wasn't a pretentious woman at all, and honestly, her impression of her started to improve.
"I didn't expect you to be so long-winded, even though you're not that old."
Gu Mingxia's words carried a hint of coquetry and reproach, which made Qin Yueru pause slightly, but she still showed a gentle and kind smile.
"As long as I haven't left the Gu family, I'm still considered your father's person, and I can at least be considered your half-elder. It's only right that I care about you!"
"Alright, you should worry about yourself. I'm not used to other people's concern."
For some reason, Gu Mingxia suddenly changed her tone, got up and walked towards Gu Huaikun.
"Miss Qin, could you please leave for a moment? I'd like to spend some time alone with my father."
"Okay, I'll go to the next room. If you need anything, you can use the phone in the next room. The number is posted on the wall."
Qin Yueru seemed to understand Gu Mingxia's sudden change. Gu Mingxia had always been a strong person, and this sudden display of a vulnerable, feminine side was probably something she couldn't accept. So when Gu Mingxia asked her to leave, Qin Yueru agreed without a hint of anger and quickly left the room.
After watching Qin Yueru close the door, Gu Mingxia pulled up a chair and sat down in front of Gu Huaikun.
Looking at Gu Huaikun like this, she felt a moment of disbelief, but when she thought about what Uncle Gu had told her, Gu Mingxia felt that he deserved what he was getting.
But after all, he was still her biological father. Without him, she wouldn't be who she is today. No matter what, he had already become like this, and Gu Mingxia felt that she really couldn't bring herself to kick him when he was down.
With a soft sigh, Gu Mingxia reached out and grasped Gu Huaikun's thin, withered hand, patting his palm with her other hand.
"Dad, do you know? Mom isn't dead, she's still alive. Today I went out and met someone who looks a lot like Mom, and she even had Mom's favorite pair of limited-edition jade earrings. But she doesn't look like Mom at all, and she even looks younger than me."
At this point, Gu Mingxia suddenly stopped. She reached out and smoothed Gu Huaikun's wind-blown gray hair, then sighed heavily again.
"Seventh Uncle told me everything, and I understand the cause of A-Dong's death... But Dad, I really didn't expect his death to be related to you. You know, I originally planned to come and take revenge on you, but seeing you like this now... I just can't bring myself to be cruel to you. Dad, to put it bluntly, I feel like you've already gotten your comeuppance, so I don't want to hate you anymore, because even if I did hate you, A-Dong wouldn't be able to come back to life."
"Xiaxia... drive away the bad guys and protect the Gu family."
Gu Huaikun suddenly grasped Gu Mingxia's hand, looked at her with a clear expression, and said a short sentence, but his eyes dimmed again the moment he finished speaking.
Gu Mingxia is now a little unsure whether Gu Huaikun is truly stupid or just pretending, but regardless of whether he is or not, protecting the Gu family is something she should do.
Having figured this out, Gu Mingxia covered Gu Huaikun's hand with her other hand and smiled faintly.
"Dad, Adong is dead. Now you are my only family in the Gu family. Gu Corporation is the Gu family's business. Even if it is destroyed, it should be destroyed by the Gu family, not by outsiders! Don't worry about that. I will do my best to protect Gu Corporation and prevent the Gu family from being bullied by outsiders!"
Gu Huaikun just stared blankly out the window, showing no reaction whatsoever. Gu Mingxia wasn't angry either; instead, she quietly sat beside him and watched the sunset together.
"The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it's nearing dusk. Dad, you'll be alright, and the Gu family will be alright too!"
"Xiaxia... protect the Gu family and drive away the bad guys."
It seems that Gu Huaikun only knows how to say this one sentence. Gu Mingxia doesn't care what he says, since everything he says is completely illogical.
After sitting for about half an hour, Gu Mingxia saw that Gu Huaikun was still in a daze, so she sighed helplessly and got up to straighten his clothes.
"Dad, you have to take good care of yourself. Miss Qin will take good care of you. I... I will do everything I can to protect the Gu family and drive away the bad guys, okay?"
"Xiaxia, be careful...you...are the most important."
Gu Mingxia's eyes suddenly stung. Such a silly sentence revealed Gu Huaikun's concern for her. But why did it all happen so late?
No, it's not too late. As long as Gu Huaikun is alive, Gu Mingxia feels that she can treat him well and give him a happy old age.
"Okay, I understand."
Gu Mingxia wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and quickly left Gu Huaikun's room. Little did she know that as she turned to leave, the mentally challenged Gu Huaikun shed tears.
In the orchid garden, Gu Mingxia sat in front of her computer, quickly browsing all the information about the Gu family that Fu Ya had sent her.
The Gu family may not be as glamorous as it was a few years ago, but for Gu Mingxia, none of that matters. The past is the past; what matters is that she will have complete control over the Gu Group in the future!
"Goddess, drink some milk and get some rest."
Song Jia placed a glass of warm milk on her desk. Gu Mingxia glanced at the steaming glass of milk and, for some reason, thought of the night she was tricked by Bai Zixuan, when she also drank a glass of warm milk.
From that moment on, she never drank milk again! It was as if she had drawn a line in her heart; she had given up all the milk she had drunk for so many years overnight.
"I know. You've had a tiring day with me too, so go and get some rest."
Gu Mingxia smiled at Song Jia, then her eyes fell on the Gu Group's information on the computer. Song Jia could only sigh, say nothing more, and turn to walk away quietly.
"By the way, Song Jia, I want you to do something."
"What's up?"
Gu Mingxia suddenly put down the mouse, turned around and looked at Song Jia seriously. Song Jia, who rarely saw her with such a serious expression, also showed a serious expression on her face.
"Find someone to get close to Bai Zixuan for me."
"Getting close to Bai Zha Zha? Goddess, you're not taking pity on him because he's been in a bad situation lately, are you?"
Song Jia looked at Gu Mingxia with great vigilance, but Gu Mingxia just smiled coldly.
"He is indeed in a very bad situation right now, but do you think I'm a soft-hearted person?"
She certainly doesn't seem like a soft-hearted person, otherwise she wouldn't have refused to forgive her child's father!
"So what do you want to do? Get close to him and kill him? Then you don't need to find anyone else, I think I can do it cleanly and efficiently!"
Song Jia proudly recommended herself, but Gu Mingxia shook her head, a ruthless glint flashing in her eyes.
"Killing him would be too easy on him!" He wronged her so much and did so many things to hurt her; death would be far too easy for him! "Find someone to approach him as a friend, then lend him money at exorbitant interest rates. I want to make him lose everything and ruin his reputation!"
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