Chapter 031 The Thirty-first Melon
"You don't have to thank me. With your ability, you won't suffer any loss even if you marry him, right?"
After Gu Xicao learned about what Gu Yue'e had done through the gossip system, he was filled with admiration. This second young lady was really patient and ruthless. She had already planned how to bribe the servants of the Li family, how to divide the brothers of the Li family, how to sow discord among them, and how to profit from it.
A woman with such strong will can live well even if no one helps her.
"That's what I mean,"
Gu Yue'e smiled and said, "But if it's possible, who would want to step on dog shit if they can avoid it?"
Gu Xicao and Gu Yue'e looked at each other and smiled in tacit understanding.
Gu Yue'e took out her business card from her pocket and said, "This is my business card and phone number. If Master Gu needs anything, he can shop for free at our MIC store, even if it's a limited edition. Also, Master Gu, if you encounter any problems in the future, don't be shy and give me a chance to help you, okay?"
Gu Xicao took the business card and couldn't help but admire it.
This second young lady is really capable, she even speaks so nicely.
"Okay, I'll remember that. Thank you Miss Gu. I believe Miss Gu will be able to make your Gu family flourish."
Gu Yue'e smiled, and the smile on her face was brighter than ever before.
The car drove out of the Gu family's garden and along the coastal road. The waves swept onto the shore, and the stars twinkled, making the earth exceptionally bright.
Secretary Lin was really eye-opening tonight. Before coming here, she had never expected that so many things would happen tonight.
The fact that Gu Xinhui's sons are not his biological children is enough to give Secretary Lin some buffer time for a few days.
Not to mention that Mr. Gu seems to intend to let his second daughter inherit the family business. If this news gets out, I'm afraid it will shock the whole of Hong Kong.
You have to know that Hong Kong has always been a place with feudal traditions, especially in the wealthy circles, where it is generally assumed that only males can share the family property and inherit the family business, while daughters can at most be given some money to get married.
Mr. Gu La is the worst among them. He always says that only men can do business, and women should be virtuous and take care of their husbands and children at home.
Who would have thought that his property would eventually be given to his daughter.
A low-key black BMW drove past their car. Under the street light, the handsome and gentle eyes of the man in the driver's seat came into view.
Gu Xicao couldn't help but take another look. After all, it was rare to see such a gentle and handsome man. Secretary Lin saw him and introduced him with a smile: "Master Gu, the one driving the car is Lin Qianshi, the eldest son of the Lin family."
"Lin Qianshi, is he the heir of the Lin family who recently returned to Hong Kong?"
Gu Xicao came back to his senses and said.
Secretary Lin nodded. "Yes, this Mr. Lin is also very capable. He and Miss Gu Er both studied at Cambridge University. He studied architecture and finance. I heard that his teacher wanted him to stay and study for a doctorate, but his father did not allow it and asked him to return to Hong Kong."
"Oh, then he is amazing. It's not easy to study two majors at the same time."
Gu Xicao said with a sigh.
In her previous life, she studied history and was exhausted by it. She heard that those who study architecture have to learn drawing, and those who study finance have to learn mathematics, which are subjects that can drive people crazy.
It's really rare that Young Master Lin is not bald and his hair looks very thick.
"A-choo."
As soon as he stopped the car, Lin Qianshi sneezed.
The nanny who was guarding the door came over and said, "Young Master, you're back. Did you catch a cold from the wind? Shall I make you some ginger tea?"
In the hall, Grandpa Lin heard that his eldest grandson had returned, so he stood up and came out to greet him. Father and Mother Lin were reluctant, but they had to follow him out.
Mother Lin also pulled her younger son Lin Hexu and gave him a look.
"Grandpa, why haven't you slept yet?" When Lin Qianshi saw so many people gathered, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and asked with a smile.
He casually took off his suit jacket, revealing a slim-fitting twill vest that outlined his narrow waist. His long legs were straight, and his posture just standing there made him look like a handsome young man.
Grandpa Lin smiled and said, "Grandpa and your father have been waiting for you, Ah Shi. You can't hide this time. Your Aunt Zhao is going to organize a banquet and introduce you to some young girls. You must show up."
"Banquet?" Lin Qianshi felt a headache. "Grandpa, I'm still young and not in a hurry to get married. Besides, I'm not interested in the girls among our relatives and friends. I just treat them as my sisters."
"Nonsense, our family is small. I only have your father as a son, and your father only has you two as sons. Hexu is still young and cannot get married while he is studying. You are almost 25, and if you don't get married, you will become an old man."
Grandpa Lin said decisively: "That's it. Let's hold a banquet at the end of next month. Don't say you are busy. I have asked the company. After you are busy for these two months, you will be free at the end of next month."
Seeing that Grandpa Lin had said this, Lin Qianshi had no choice but to nod and agree, knowing that if he refused again the old man would get high blood pressure again.
He looked at Zhao Ruyu: "Aunt Zhao, thank you for your help."
"It's not a problem. It's my duty." Zhao Ruyu put on a smile, but the smile did not reach his eyes.
After working overtime all night, Gu Xicao reaped a lot of rewards. The Gu family was generous and gave him 800,000 yuan.
When I got up in the morning, the weather was a little chilly. When I was leaving the house, Mrs. Lin said to Gu Xicao, "Little Gu, aren't you cold if you always wear the same clothes? You should buy some better clothes. People in Hong Kong respect clothes first and people later. If you buy more nice clothes, people will respect you a little more."
Gu Xicao thought that it made some sense.
Originally, I only had a few sets of clothes to replace. It was because I didn’t have money before. Now that I have money, it’s time to buy more clothes.
Thinking of this, Gu Xicao called Lin Yuan who was about to go to tutoring: "Xiaoyuan, there is no class today. Go tell the teacher and let's go buy clothes."
"Really?!" Lin Yuan's eyes widened in surprise, "Sister, you are such a good person. I'll go now!"
Mrs. Lin laughed out loud: "Xiaoyuan is really simple-minded. He just says whatever he wants. He was so happy when he heard that he didn't have to study."
Gu Xicao couldn't help laughing. After all, he was just a child and it was his nature to love playing. Lin Yuan had been well behaved in school for the past few days. This child was actually very well behaved.
Miss Gu’s MIC clothing store only sells women’s clothing. Gu Xicao only bought two suits and shoes to show off her appearance. She bought her autumn and winter clothes at a cheap roadside stall just like Lin Yuan.
But even if it was a pair of pants worth more than ten yuan, Lin Yuan was very happy wearing it. He turned around happily and said to Gu Xicao: "Sister, you are so good to me. I will definitely honor you when I become rich in the future."
"You're so sweet, do you know I'm going to take you to KFC?"
Gu Xicao touched Lin Yuan's head with a smile.
Although they are not related by blood, the joys and sorrows they have shared these days have already made them better than real siblings.
"Wow, KFC, are we going to eat there? I heard it's very expensive, sister,"
Lin Yuan was both surprised and flattered. He said, "Let's go home and eat. I'll cook some vegetables and beat some eggs. One dollar will solve the whole meal."
"Let's go now." Gu Xicao pulled Lin Yuan and carried the bag: "Sister can afford a meal at KFC now, and you don't have to envy others for having chicken wings. Let's eat whatever you want today."
Lin Yuan was pleasantly surprised, but he didn't know what to do, so he quickly snatched the bag from Gu Xicao's hand: "Let me carry all the things, I'll clean the house when I get home, how about that? Sister has been busy lately, I'll give you a massage after the cleaning."
"Okay, okay, I'll do as you say."
Gu Xicao waved her hands, showing no intention of refusing at all.
The two of them happily went to eat at KFC. In the end, Lin Yuan only ordered a children's meal. It was only after Gu Xicao ordered a serving of chicken wings and French fries that he ate a little out of embarrassment.
But even so, Lin Yuan was smiling when he returned.
Gu Xicao looked at him, and a corner of her heart felt a little sour.
It's not easy for this child. At this age, he has to cross the ocean. His father was beaten to death by human traffickers while trying to protect them. His mother also died from overwork. If it were other children, they would have gone crazy after encountering such a situation.
Lin Yuan was still strong enough to find a way to live. When the original body was sick, it was Lin Yuan who took care of it. This ten-year-old little brother, really...
"bite--"
The elevator door opened.
Lin Yuan pulled Gu Xicao out, but there was a group of people gathered at the elevator door today.
Mrs. Lin and the others were all blushing and surrounded Mrs. Liang, not knowing what to say.
"Landlord, Mrs. Lin, what are you doing? Why don't you go home for dinner at this hour?"
Gu Xicao asked casually.
When the landlord heard this, he immediately said with a sad face: "What kind of meal are you going to eat? How can you still be in the mood to eat now?"
Gu Xicao stopped and asked Lin Yuan to go home and put down his things first. He looked at the landlord and others with concern on his face: "What's wrong? What happened?"
"Xiao Gu, you don't know yet, our place is going to be demolished!"
When Mrs. Liang said this, she gnashed her teeth and stamped her feet, cursing, "Those people up there are really looking for trouble. We live well, why are they demolishing our house?"
"That's right. Even if there are resettlement houses after the demolition, they may not be as good as Ziwei Building."
Uncle He complained and kept waving a sunflower fan in his hand. It was obvious that he was in a bad mood.
Mrs. Lin and other residents also looked reluctant. "At least you have a place to live after the demolition. We tenants don't know where to find a place to rent. The house prices are rising faster than my blood pressure. The rent is going up. A house of just a few dozen square feet costs a thousand yuan a month. It's really killing me!"
Hearing these words, Gu Xicao was also shocked.
She had heard that all the houses nearby were being demolished, but she didn't expect it would extend to this place.
Gu Xicao asked, "Did they say when the demolition will take place?"
Mrs. Liang sighed, "The documents have all been sent down, so I guess it will only take a few months."
A young man jumped up and said, "No, we will never demolish it. I don't believe the higher-ups dare to cause a loss of life. How much compensation can we get for a house if we demolish it? I'm afraid we'll have to go to Pengcheng to buy land."
Gu Xicao thought to himself, it’s a good time to buy a house in Pengcheng, as the housing prices in Pengcheng will soon soar, but the problem is that most of them work in Hong Kong, so there’s no reason for them to buy a house in Pengcheng. They can just go to work in Hong Kong.
It’s not clear whether it’s possible or not, but just traveling between the two places is already very troublesome.
As she was thinking about it, she caught a glimpse of her next-door neighbor walking towards her with a man.
The man was wearing an ordinary shirt and trousers. There was nothing wrong with his clothes, but the problem was that his face looked very familiar. It was clearly the Young Master Lin whom I saw last night - Lin Qianshi.
What's going on? What's going on now?
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