Chapter 252: The First Grand Secretary (14)
It seems this was indeed not a rumor, but a fact. The man was handsome and the woman was beautiful, and they looked as beautiful as a painting, so much so that they couldn't even feel jealousy, and they didn't even want to ruin the scene.
Wen Wan regretted it as soon as she hugged him, her face turning bright red. "It's all an act, I have to make others believe it," Wen Wan said softly. Gu Sui responded by reaching out and putting his arm around her waist, and a tingling sensation instantly swept over her.
However, it only lasted for a moment before he let go. Gu Sui personally helped her into the carriage, and then he got into the carriage himself.
The carriage started moving, and Wen Wan looked at Gu Sui sitting next to her, "Why are you here?"
"Can't you come?"
Wen Wan: "Well... not really. I was just a little surprised. By the way, have you figured out how to deal with your second uncle and the others?"
Gu Sui: "I have already reorganized the Gu family's assets. Because of my parents' passing, the Gu family's assets have shrunk by nearly 30%. However, there are several managers in charge, so it is generally stable. My second uncle and the others haven't had time to get involved, and the situation is not as bad as outsiders say. I will take over the Gu family's assets as soon as possible. As for them, if they behave themselves, I will naturally not do anything to them. However, it is definitely impossible for them to take over the assets left by my parents."
"So it seems you have a plan. Do you want to do business like your parents in the future?" Wen Wan suddenly asked. After all, the book is called "The First Grand Secretary", which proves that it is a male protagonist novel about officialdom. In the original plot, the male protagonist was forced to take the imperial examination because his property was taken over by those low-class and vicious relatives. He then became the top scholar and started his path to dominating the officialdom.
If she changed this premise, and there was no pressure from Gu Jia, would he still take the imperial examination?
If we don't go, the mission will fail, and the main storyline will be ruined.
"Probably, but I don't really like doing business. I prefer reading and writing."
"Then you can take the imperial examination. With your literary talent, wouldn't it be a waste if you didn't go out and try to become the top scholar?"
"Take the imperial examination?" Gu Sui shook his head. "How can I become an official with my health? I don't even know if I'll live past thirty. I'd rather just focus on protecting the Gu family's business and live one day at a time."
Wen Wan: "???" This won't do! As the male lead, how can you be so unambitious? You're supposed to be a career-oriented male lead!
"Your health will improve. If you want to take the imperial examinations, I support you in giving it a try."
"Thank you, Miss Shen."
"Don't call me Miss Chen, just call me by my name."
"Ah Jiao".
Wen Yan: "???"
Didn't you say it was okay to just call each other by name? Why are you suddenly calling each other so intimately? When you call each other that while acting, Wen Wan didn't really feel anything, but calling each other that in private makes Wen Wan feel incredibly shy.
"What's wrong? If you feel offended, I will stop calling you that and will continue to call you Miss Chen."
Wen Wan: "..." This is hardly an offense. If this is considered an offense, then her calling Gu Sui "Gu Lang" is practically an invasion of his rights.
"No offense intended, then I'll call you Asui from now on."
"OK."
The carriage wasn't moving fast. It was the height of the night market, with vendors calling out their wares everywhere. Wen Wan didn't know what to say. Sitting in front of Gu Sui, she felt a little awkward, so she asked the carriage to stop.
"I'd like to go downstairs and buy something to eat. Is there anything you'd like to eat?"
"I'll go down with you."
"It's quite cold outside, you'd better not come down." Wen Wan knew that the male lead was a sickly beauty, and if he caught a cold, it would be her fault.
"It's alright, I'm feeling much better lately, and I was just thinking of checking out the night market in this neighboring county."
Gu Sui got off the carriage. Wen Wan frowned, then took off her cloak and draped it over Gu Sui's shoulders, then put the hood on him. Fortunately, the hood of the large cloak was windproof.
"This won't do, what are you going to do?" Gu Sui tried to take off the cloak, but Wen Wan shook her head. "I'm not cold, let's go."
Wen Wan led Gu Sui around. She was now quite familiar with the entire Lin County. She knew which shops had good food and which tea was delicious. Knowing that Gu Sui hadn't been out much due to his health, Wen Wan took it upon herself to act as his guide.
After wandering around for a while, Wen Wan felt that since she and Gu Sui were friends, the Gu poison should no longer be in any danger to her life.
As long as she doesn't do anything reckless, she won't die.
Back at the Shen family home.
Wen Wan escorted Gu Sui to Mo Bai Courtyard, where she saw Qing Qing and Liu Liu. Wen Wan then asked Gui Zhi to give the two of them some pastries.
"Thank you, miss." The two were very pleased.
"Just the two of you?"
Liu Liu: "Yue Ge is busy with something and is not at Mo Bai Courtyard."
Wen Wan left a portion for the female lead, as it was a good way to curry favor with her.
"Then I will thank Miss for her generous gift on behalf of Yuege."
"Take good care of them, I'm leaving now." Wen Wan said and left with Gui Zhi.
Gu Sui looked at Liu Liu and asked, "Is Yuege a new maid?"
Liu Liu: "Yes, it's because Miss was worried that we wouldn't take good enough care of her, so she brought in a new maid."
Liu Liu didn't know whether she should tell Young Master Gu that Qin Yuege was not a simple maid and that she had complicated thoughts, but she didn't know how to say it. She could only keep a closer eye on Qin Yuege from now on and not let her have any chance to take advantage of him.
"You've taken good care of me. Mo Bai Courtyard doesn't need too many people; I'm not used to it."
"yes."
Gu Sui returned to his room, where Qingqing was preparing hot tea. Gu Sui took off his cloak, carefully folded it, and handed it to Liu Liu, saying, "Wash this cloak clean, be careful."
Liu Liu could tell that the cloak definitely didn't belong to Young Master Gu, but rather to Miss Gu. It seemed that their relationship had progressed significantly, and their happy days were not far off.
"Yes, this servant will take good care of it."
He accepted the cloak and then took his leave.
Just as Liu Liu stepped out of Mo Bai Courtyard, she saw Qin Yuege running over, seemingly wanting to enter the salary room. Liu Liu grabbed her, "What are you doing?"
Qin Yuege was very anxious, "I heard that Young Master Gu has returned."
"You're back. Young Master Gu has already rested. You should go about your own business and not disturb him. He went to pick up Miss today and played outside for a long time. He's very tired."
Qin Yuege looked at the cloak in Liu Liu's hand. Liu Liu smiled and said, "This is Miss's cloak. Young Master Gu wore it back. Miss felt sorry for Young Master Gu's weak health. The two of them have a very good relationship."
Qin Yuege: "..."
It was intentional; Liu Liu said it on purpose.
However, this cloak is indeed a woman's cloak, and most likely it belongs to Shen Jiao. But how could these two possibly develop feelings for each other?
Qin Yuege grabbed the cloak and said, "I'll wash the cloak for Miss."
Before Liu Liu could say anything, Qin Yuege ran away.
Liu Liu: "..."
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