Announcement #156: The most vile thing is always the human heart.
Upon hearing this, Lin Fu unconsciously frowned. Wouldn't it cause some bloodshed if the eldest young lady were to return to the Gu family and meet this inexplicably appearing second young lady?
Their eldest daughter is not one of those weak socialites from ordinary wealthy families. Although Lin Fu doesn't know Gu Mingxia very well, she is, after all, a child he watched grow up, and he knows a little about her personality. Sending her to meet the alluring and charming girl in front of him is definitely not a good thing!
"Second Miss, the Eldest Miss doesn't come back often. Even if we call, she might not be willing to come back."
Ah Xin sat on the sofa, her brows slightly furrowed. She didn't visit the Gu family often, did she? That was because before, the Gu family only had her, doting on her like a star. Now it was different; the Gu family had another young lady—herself! She wanted to see if Gu Mingxia truly didn't care about the Gu family's vast wealth, or that Lan Garden, where the person she once cared about most, still existed!
"You said the young lady didn't want to come back without even making a phone call. Since when has a servant in the Gu family been able to make decisions for their masters?"
Although Ah Xin's voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of coquetry, the deep disdain in her words still displeased Lin Fu. He had been in the Gu family for decades and had never been treated so badly by a young girl like her! Even the eldest young lady, with her haughty nature, still showed him some respect. He had only offered her a friendly reminder because Ah Xin was new to the Gu family, but instead, she had ridiculed him, and a deep resentment welled up inside him.
"Since the Second Miss insists on inviting the Eldest Miss over, I'll go call her right now!"
"That's for the best!" Ah Xin sneered inwardly at Lin Fu's displeased eyes. He was just a lackey of the Gu family, yet he dared to act like a master in front of her—how presumptuous! Seeing Lin Fu about to leave the living room, Ah Xin leaned lazily against the sofa and slowly spoke, "Clean up Lan Garden tonight. I want to live there!"
I want to live in Lan Garden! These simple words, put together, formed a sentence that shocked Lin Fu. He subconsciously stopped and turned to look at A Xin.
"Lan Garden was Madam's former residence. Since Madam passed away, Master ordered it to be sealed off. It might not be appropriate for the Second Miss to live there, would it?"
Even servants are not allowed to enter easily under normal circumstances. Now, the Second Miss not only wants to enter but also wants to stay there. Is this really appropriate? Won't the Master and the Eldest Miss have any objections?
"Lin Fu, people must always remember one thing: what you say and do depends on your status. If you forget your status, your words and actions will naturally make you disliked."
As Ah Xin spoke in a coquettish tone, she circled around Lin Fu, constantly observing his ever-changing expressions. She felt a deep dislike for someone who couldn't see his own identity clearly. Watching his heaving chest and increasingly heavy breathing, Ah Xin inexplicably felt a surge of joy.
"Butler Lin, don't you think so?"
The word "butler" seemed to be a reminder to Lin Fu to remember his place. Lin Fu felt annoyed. He wasn't the kind of person who didn't know his place; he was just kindly reminding the second young lady in front of him of some taboos in the Gu family. He didn't expect to be ridiculed by her repeatedly.
"What you say is true, Miss! One must remember one's place and what one should do! Lan Garden is where Master and Madam lived when they got married. Since you wish to stay here, I will send someone to prepare it. As for whether Master agrees or not, please go and explain to him yourself! It's late, Miss, you should get some rest!"
Lin Fu turned and left quickly after saying those words. A Xin crossed her arms and watched his figure with a cold snort. If she couldn't even control a butler of the Gu family, how would she ever establish herself in the Gu family? After all, she was the rightful second young lady of the Gu family!
Just as Lin Fu had predicted, Gu Mingxia, upon receiving the call, merely gave a cold snort. "Second Miss, when did the Gu family acquire a second Miss?"
"Uncle Lin, you've been by my father's side for many years. Now that his health isn't good, you should remind him not to let just any random people become acquaintances with the Gu family!"
"Young Miss, this is something Master himself decided to take on, but he doesn't look too happy. Perhaps... you could come over tomorrow and have a look?"
Thinking of Ah Xin's true colors, Lin Fu sighed helplessly. He wondered what was wrong with the usually shrewd master, who had accepted a daughter so readily after just a few words.
"It's his business to acknowledge his daughter, why is he calling me back? I don't have time to see someone I have no connection with!"
Gu Mingxia looked at the experimental progress report in her hand and coldly rejected Lin Fu's request.
"But...but the second young lady said she wants to move into the Orchid Garden..."
"What? I'll let this woman be if she wants to be the second young lady of the Gu family, but now she wants to live in Lan Garden? Is she crazy?"
"Miss, Lan Garden is where Madam used to live. I'm afraid if she tells Master, he'll agree to let her move to Lan Garden!"
"Tell her that I will definitely go over to catch up with this good sister tomorrow night!"
Gu Mingxia said the words through gritted teeth, then hung up the phone angrily and threw it on the sofa. Her beautiful face was almost bloodless with anger. How dare a woman who had just entered the Gu family make a move on Lan Garden? Did she really think she was a dead person?
However, things always go beyond human control. Just as Gu Mingxia was getting angry, the next morning, a group of reporters from various media outlets gathered at the gate of the Gu family villa.
Gu Huaikun sat in the living room with an unhappy expression, looking at A Xin on the opposite sofa. She was wearing heavy makeup, with her curly hair loose, dressed in a dark green knee-length cheongsam and black high-heeled leather shoes. The more Gu Huaikun looked at her attire, the angrier he became, and his chest heaved.
"Go back to your room and change your clothes before coming out with me!"
"Do you think there's anything wrong with this dress? I had it delivered first thing this morning, and everyone said it looked great!"
As Ah Xin spoke, she didn't forget to lift her leg to check her cheongsam. However, when she lifted her leg, her fair and round thighs were exposed. The lace design on her chest made her cleavage appear and disappear. Gu Huaikun felt angry when he saw his daughter like this.
The Gu family is a wealthy and prominent family, yet their daughter, dressed like a prostitute, appeared at a press conference. If you didn't know she was his biological daughter, you'd think he was just a prostitute!
"Change it! If you don't have any clothes, call the boutique right now and have them delivered! The Gu family's clothing store has plenty of clothes for you!"
Gu Huaikun gripped the wheelchair armrests tightly with both hands, his eyes even colder with displeasure. But Ah Xin seemed oblivious to his angry expression, casually crossing her legs and leaning back on the sofa.
"You think my outfit is shameful? Perhaps you've really forgotten how I've lived all these years. I'm twenty-four years old this year, and I've been a prostitute for ten years. Do you think anyone would like a prostitute dressed like a socialite? Or would you rather have a daughter suspected of murder?"
As Ah Xin spoke, she put down her crossed legs, placed her hands on her knees, sat up straight, and looked at Gu Huaikun opposite her. Upon hearing her words, Gu Huaikun's face turned pale instantly, and his brows twitched involuntarily.
"Whatever you want! Wear whatever you like!"
Gu Huaikun gripped the wheelchair armrests tightly with both hands. He was afraid that he might impulsively get up and strangle his daughter who didn't know how to love herself. What sins had he committed that none of his three children were easy to deal with?
"By the way, Dad, I took a casual look around yesterday and felt that Lan Garden suited my taste the best, so I had Lin Fu send someone to clean it up overnight, and I'm planning to move there tonight. You won't have any objections, will you?"
Ah Xin walked behind Gu Huaikun, pushing him out while saying sweetly.
"I've always loved orchids, and since the orchid garden is full of them, you'll surely agree to let me move in, right?"
"If I say I disagree, will you give up living there?"
"Look at what you're saying! You are my father after all. But I really love the orchids in the yard!"
Gu Huaikun snorted coldly, ignoring A Xin's words. He had thought about it all night, but still couldn't figure out how the video of Xia Xia stabbing Bai Hua with a dagger had leaked from the Gu family. Could it be that there was a mole in his Gu family?
This possibility sent a chill down Gu Huaikun's spine. It seemed that all the servants in the Gu family also needed to be investigated!
"Dad, you really have to cheer up, we're about to face the reporters. Otherwise they'll think you don't want to acknowledge me as your daughter!"
If he hadn't been forced to, he would have preferred Ah Xin to have died back then rather than have such a shameless daughter who didn't even care about her own dignity!
But for Xiaxia's sake, he had no choice but to do these things. Gu Huaikun's face was cold and gloomy, and it didn't soften until he reached the gate.
"Dear journalists, the main reason I invited you all here today is to announce something to you."
As Gu Huaikun spoke, he reached out and took A Xin's hand, pulling her to his side and looking at her with eyes full of fatherly love.
"After eighteen years of hard work, I have finally found my second daughter, Gu Mingxin, who was lost before! Please help me spread the word."
"Mr. Gu, now that you've reunited with your daughter, does that mean you'll have to distribute all your assets to her?"
"Yes, it seems that your relationship with your eldest daughter is not very good. Is it possible that you are trying to give all of the Gu family's assets to the second young lady by taking the opportunity of recognizing her?"
"The questions everyone is asking are so hurtful! I'm not acknowledging my father back to get the Gu family's assets; I simply want to go back to my own home, which would also fulfill my mother's wish. Although she has passed away, I know she would have really wanted me to return to the Gu family and be back by my father's side!"
"Really? Miss Xin, then why did you spend so much time in Canada with the wealthy, but never thought about returning to our father's side?"
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