The car radio was on; it had been playing a talk show, so it was just background noise.
Then music started playing, including a song called "Drunken Breeze".
The female singer's voice was clear and bright, yet full of depth; the songs were exceptionally beautiful, but also very sorrowful.
Involuntarily, many past scenes flashed through Gu Fanyan's mind...
"...I was overthinking it, like a moth drawn to a flame..."
Hearing this, Gu Fanyan couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat.
It took a lot of effort for her to suppress her heartache and hold back her tears.
Upon arriving at the gate, Lin Zhibai honked the car horn, signaling the butler to open the gate.
"No need, I'll walk back." Gu Fanyan opened the car door and quickly left.
Even after walking for a long time, she still felt a gaze following her.
But she never looked back.
"Who brought you back?" Gu's mother asked casually as they entered the house.
The gate is controlled by a mini-program, so Gu Fanyan can open it on her mobile phone.
But Gu's mother just heard a car horn.
So the person who came wanted to escort Gu Fanyan to the garden, but Gu Fanyan refused.
"Lin Zhibai," Gu Fanyan answered frankly.
Gu's mother was slightly taken aback, "You...you're still in contact with him..."
Although she was a little angry and anxious, Gu's mother dared not show it, for fear that Gu Fanyan's emotions would fluctuate.
Gu Fanyan said calmly, "My car broke down on the way, and I just happened to run into... Mom, don't worry, he already has a new girlfriend and they're getting married soon."
Mrs. Gu quickly nodded, "Okay, okay, go upstairs and change your clothes quickly, don't catch a cold."
Gu Fanyan hummed in agreement and went upstairs.
Gu's mother felt both gratified and heartbroken.
“Yan’er used to be very resistant when I asked about Lin Zhibai,” she said to the nanny, Aunt Zhang. “But now she tells me everything honestly. I know she’s afraid I’ll worry.”
“I feel that my Yan’er has changed since Murong Mo passed away.”
"Sometimes when you talk to her, even though she's right in front of you, you can always feel that she's not on the same wavelength as you."
It breaks Gu's mother's heart to see her daughter like this.
"Miss is just still in shock," Aunt Zhang comforted her. "Time heals all wounds, so don't worry too much."
Mother Gu sighed softly: "I hope now that someone can enter Yan'er's heart and see what she is thinking."
"It will happen," Aunt Zhang said confidently. "Our young lady is so lovable."
As she spoke, Aunt Zhang looked up and said, "Master is back."
Mr. Gu walked in from outside and nodded slightly.
Gu's mother glanced at him, her worried expression unchanged.
"Come to the study with me." Father Gu put his arm around her shoulder and they walked into the study together.
"Fan Chu called me today," Gu's father said as he entered the study.
Gu's mother wasn't surprised at all; instead, a hint of impatience flashed across her face: "Why isn't he studying properly over there? What trouble has he gotten himself into this time?"
Her biggest concern right now is her daughter; she doesn't care much about this nephew.
"He complained to you again, didn't he? Life over there is boring and dull. He wants to come back and learn how to do business from you." Gu's mother complained, "He just has no determination. If he had half of Lu Dongjue's ability, the Gu family wouldn't have to worry so much."
Mr. Gu's lips pursed into a straight line: "But Gu Fanchu is still a child of the Gu family. When I retire, I can't hand over the family business to outsiders."
“If a boy won’t do, can’t a girl? I think Yan’er is much more reliable than Fan Chu,” Gu’s mother replied.
Mr. Gu gave a wry smile: "You agree to let her deal with the Lin family frequently?"
He knew perfectly well how annoyed she was with Lin Zhibai.
But business matters are intricately intertwined; after years of cooperation, it's not something that can be severed so easily.
Gu's mother thought for a moment, "Do you think Yan'er will be in a better mood when she's busy with work?"
Mr. Gu said, "I do plan to cooperate with the Lin and Lu families on projects. Some of the work is very suitable for Fan Yan to do."
"What kind of job?" Gu's mother asked.
"The department store is seeking brand partners," Mr. Gu replied.
Simply put, it means bringing various famous brands into shopping malls.
The size of a brand determines the level of a shopping mall.
"Will you have a lot of interaction with Lin Zhibai?" Gu's mother asked.
Mr. Gu frowned, not daring to make a guarantee, "However, the Lin family company has many businesses, and this is not the most important one. I estimate that Mr. Lin will not let him be in charge."
"But it's hard to say."
Seeing that her husband was in a dilemma, Gu's mother felt a little guilty, thinking that she had put her husband in a difficult position.
“Do whatever you want Fanyan to do,” Gu’s mother replied. “I heard that Lin Zhibai has a new girlfriend, and it seems she has even been to the Lin family’s house.”
This surprised Mr. Gu.
Mother Gu sighed softly, "I always hoped that she and Murong Mo could get married, but now... I don't ask for anything anymore, I just want a healthy and happy daughter."
Mr. Gu put his arm around her shoulder reassuringly: "Don't worry, our daughter will do well."
After being comforted by Gu's father, Gu's mother's mood improved considerably, and he then went to Gu Fanyan's room.
Before he came, Gu's mother reminded him, "Yan'er doesn't seem to have recovered yet, she might not agree to go to the company to help."
After a moment's thought, Mr. Gu said, "I'll talk to her."
"Dad?" Gu Fanyan was surprised that he would come; she had heard that the company had been quite busy lately.
Mr. Gu sat down and sighed softly, "Has Fan Chu contacted you recently?"
Gu Fanyan nodded. They would chat briefly on WeChat occasionally, but not much.
A while ago, Gu Fanchu said he wanted to come back to see her, but she said she didn't want to stay in the city and didn't let him come back.
"What trouble has he gotten into this time?" Gu Fanyan asked.
Mr. Gu shook his head: "He doesn't cause trouble, but he also doesn't strive for improvement. The company is so busy right now, and I don't have many people I can use. Sigh."
After he made a mistake with Yun Suiwan, his parents handed over the reins of the company to Gu Fanyan's father in order to ensure that the company could continue to cooperate with the Yun family.
Gu Fanchu stayed in the fishing village, feeling extremely depressed.
His parents tried many methods, but with little success.
Later, it was Gu Fanyan who found him and persuaded him to study abroad.
Mr. Gu also promised his younger brother and sister-in-law that he would help take good care of his nephew.
“Fanyan, although your uncle and aunt no longer manage the business, they still hold a glimmer of hope for this son.”
"Dad, let's give him a little more time."
As she spoke, Gu Fanyan looked at her father and suddenly noticed that he had a lot more white hair and his face looked much older.
The entire Gu family relies on her father for support, and lately he's been worrying about her. He's expending too much energy on her.
Gu Fanyan felt guilty, but she couldn't think of anything she could do for her father.
Mr. Gu said, "The company is very busy right now, Fan Yan, could you come to the company and help your father out?"
Gu Fanyan asked, "Is there anything I can do?"
Mr. Gu explained in detail what she was responsible for.
Gu Fanyan was somewhat surprised. "Dad, can I sit down?"
Although she had previously been in charge of some business at the company, it was all just going through the motions; she was merely a figurehead.
But what Dad said today is something that really needs to generate results for the company!
Gu's father looked at her encouragingly: "I believe you can do it, and you must succeed."
"Do you understand why all your uncles and elders are looking for opportunities to make their children contribute to the company?"
“Fanyan, Dad knows you can marry into a very good family, but Dad hopes that your role in the Gu family is not just to serve as a marriage alliance.”
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