Chapter 735: The Stepmother (39)
Gu Qian still hadn't contacted Wen Wan, and Wen Wan really doubted whether she had guessed wrong. If Gu Qian really liked her, would he not contact her for so long? And why was he always going on business trips? He seemed like a complete workaholic.
So when Wen Wan didn't have any scenes to film, she went home to visit Gu's mother and Xiao Ya, bought a lot of things, and then went home to find Gu Qian at home, reading the newspaper. He looked rather mature; in this information age, what young person still reads a newspaper?
"Gu Qian," Wen Wan called out.
Gu Qian looked up at her and said, "You're back. I thought you weren't coming back."
Wen Yan: "..."
Wen Wan sat down on the sofa. "I'm so busy filming, I can't find the time at all. This is a gift I bought for you. Everyone else has received gifts, this one is for you."
Gu Qian looked at Wen Wan, whose heart was still pounding involuntarily. She wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Gu Qian had lost weight and looked very tired, though he was still handsome.
The awkward atmosphere hadn't lessened.
Wen Wan didn't dare to ask.
"You're afraid of me."
Wen Wan: "How could that be? Why would I be afraid of you? You're not some kind of jackal or tiger."
"Then why are you avoiding me? Does my affection disgust and repulsion you so much?"
Wen Yan: "..."
Goodness, that's so straightforward, so she was absolutely right; the male lead actually really likes her.
"Why do you...like me?" Wen Wan asked.
She genuinely couldn't understand it. Shouldn't the male lead hate her? Later, through her own efforts, the two became friends, but societal norms dictated that she was still his nominal stepmother. How could he possibly fall in love with her?
Even with Wen Wan's mental capacity, this still left her in a daze.
"You are very good."
Wen Wan: "I know."
Then both sides fell silent.
Wen Wan spoke up first, "Gu Qian, do you know what you're doing? I'm your father's wife. Even though your father is dead, in the eyes of the outside world, our relationship is still that of stepson and stepmother. And have you thought about your mother? If she knew, how would I face her? And what about other people? If they found out, what kind of public opinion would there be? How could you like me?"
"So you're not disgusted that I like you, but worried about what others will think?"
Wen Yan: "..."
"So you do like me a little bit, right?"
Wen Yan: "..."
"No, what nonsense are you talking about? How could I possibly like you?"
Although the male lead's face is her ideal type and he fits Wen Wan's aesthetic standards as a looks-obsessed person in every way, if he weren't her stepson, it would really be... irresistible.
Do you love my father?
Wen Wan: I don't love it.
“If you marry Gu Weihe for money, I can give you everything he can give you, and I will give you more than he can. I will also handle the public opinion. You can still be an actress, even if it is not public. I want you, not just nominal recognition.”
Wen Yan: "..."
Goodness.
Wen Wan felt like her mind was going blank.
"As for my mother, she will accept it, and she has known about my feelings for you for a long time."
"Huh? She knows?"
Gu Qian nodded. "She can't stop me, and she won't stop me."
Wen Yan: "..."
Wen Wan was truly dumbfounded and silent, unsure of how to face all of this. She had just come from Gu's mother's place, where Gu's mother was still very kind to her. Since Gu's mother knew her son's feelings, why was she still so good to her?
"I need some time to calm down."
"Okay, but I hope you can think it through carefully. Even if you can't figure it out, I won't let go. No matter where you are, I will find you."
Wen Yan: "..."
Wen Wan left the Gu family.
Then, feeling dazed, he returned to the film set.
Then, he lay on the bed in his temporary hotel room like a corpse.
"Aaaaaaah, System, come out here! What's going on? Why doesn't Gu Qian like Shen Yang? Why does he like me?"
System: [Familiarity breeds fondness, and proximity makes it easier to develop feelings. You're so beautiful and cute; isn't it normal to like someone after spending so much time together? Besides, do you really not like Gu Qian? Don't tell me you're his stepson; you're not Chen Qian. You and Gu Weihe have never even met.]
Wen Wan: "I really like his face, and I was even planning to find a handsome guy like him to date after completing the mission, but—"
[That settles it. Anyway, you're not from this world. If you end up with the male lead, then the mission is complete. You're not at a loss dating him. If you're unhappy, we can just leave this world. Isn't that great?]
Wen Yan: "..."
"You really want me to be with the male lead, are you trying to convince me?"
System: [Isn't this the best way? Otherwise, who else do you think the male lead would like? He seems so cold and heartless; he doesn't even have a chance with the female lead, so who else has a chance?]
If we fail to complete the mission, we'll both die.
Wen Yan: "..."
"So you mean you accept him?"
Trying it won't hurt; it's all beneficial and harmless.
Wen Wan was thinking, trying hard to turn her thoughts around, and even thought about life with Gu Qian.
After thinking about it, it didn't seem like a big problem.
She's not Chen Qian.
She doesn't like Gu Wei and that old man, and she's not short of money. Dating a handsome male lead doesn't seem so unacceptable.
The reason Wen Wan figured things out so quickly is partly because Gu Qian met her aesthetic standards and had a handsome appearance. However, it's also undeniable that Wen Wan truly had no feelings for him. If she really didn't, she wouldn't have run away from him; she would have confronted him directly and then rejected him long ago.
"Let's finish filming first, then we'll talk about it."
System: This matter is probably settled. He can start looking for travel guides and will probably be able to go on a trip soon.
After that, Gu Qian began to openly appear in front of Wen Wan, visiting her on set, improving the meals for the crew, and winning over everyone on the crew. Everyone said that Wen Wan was lucky, after all, not only did she marry into a wealthy family and lose her husband, but she also had such a filial stepson. Many people wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing.
Furthermore, some actresses from the film crew openly and subtly inquired with Wen Wan whether Gu Qian had someone he liked and what kind of person he liked, clearly hoping that Wen Wan could help them make a match.
Wen Wan gave a few perfunctory words, and finally simply refused, "Gu Qian already has someone he likes. You should give up. You have no chance."
The news quickly spread throughout the entire production crew and eventually broke online. Countless netizens speculated about who Gu Qian liked. After all, a top-tier CEO like Gu Qian is not only the president of Gu Corporation, but also young and more handsome than anyone else in the entertainment industry. Anyone who could be liked by him must have accumulated good karma from their ancestors.
But no matter how hard they tried to dig, the resourceful netizens still couldn't find out who the mysterious woman was.
In an interview, Gu Qian admitted for the first time that he had someone he liked, but it was just unrequited love for the time being. His expression was so genuine that the whole internet was envious of the unknown woman whom Gu Qian secretly loved.
Wen Wan blushed as she read the interview.
He threw down his phone. "What nonsense is Gu Qian talking about? Didn't we agree to keep it a secret? What if someone finds out?"
System: [So what if they found it? Anyway, the male lead will definitely be able to handle it.] This confidence in the male lead was so great that Wen Wan didn't know what to say.
As the filming progressed day by day, Wen Wan's heart pounded with anxiety.
Although Gu Qian did not force himself, he still hoped to get a reply.
Wen Wan is torn every day.
She never expected that while she was still struggling with this decision, Gu's mother would invite her to dinner.
Wen Wan was extremely nervous.
Why did Gu's mother suddenly invite her to dinner? Was it to make her leave Gu Qian? After all, not everyone can accept such a thing.
"Sister, I'm so sorry," Wen Wan apologized directly.
Mrs. Gu chuckled, "Why are you apologizing? I'm the one who should apologize. I shouldn't have let Gu Qian return to the Gu family villa in the first place. I knew that it was normal for two young people to develop feelings for each other."
Wen Yan: "..."
“I’m sorry. If you don’t like Gu Qian, just reject him directly. I will talk to him and tell him not to approach you again,” Gu’s mother said.
Wen Wan: "I..."
Seeing Wen Wan's conflicted expression, Gu's mother said softly, "Wan, you actually like my son too, don't you?"
Wen Wan: "I don't know."
"It seems my son isn't just putting in a one-sided effort. Don't feel too much pressure. This matter can be resolved. My son's household registration has long been transferred to my household registration book, and even Gu Weihe didn't know. So, strictly speaking, you two have no relationship. As for some external opinions, they are not important."
"sister?"
Why would Gu's mother accept it so readily?
It seems that Wen Wan is the one who overthinks things.
"Sigh, if only Gu Weihe had died a few days earlier, he would have ruined your reputation for nothing. Back then, you and Gu Qian would have received everyone's blessings, and there wouldn't have been so many obstacles."
Wen Yan: "..."
“I know, I have a way to solve it.” Wen Wan stood up and looked at Gu’s mother. “Auntie, wait for my news.”
Gu's mother: "???"
...
After leaving, Wen Wan immediately summoned the system.
"I've decided to date the male lead."
The system was practically bursting with celebration: "Congratulations, host, on finding someone you like."
"But I hope that Gu Qian and I can be together openly and honestly, without being discussed by anyone."
System: [What do you want to do?]
Wen Wan: "I need you to change my marital status. You can do that, right? Make sure that Gu Weihe and I have no legal relationship whatsoever. Anyway, only Chen Qian and the deceased Gu Weihe know about our marriage, and there's also a lawyer. But I need you to help me deal with that lawyer and make him forget about it."
"Anyway, from an outsider's perspective, Chen Qian and Gu Weihe were mismatched from the start, and countless people even doubted the authenticity of their marriage. So let's make it fake because Gu Weihe only intended to deceive me into marriage, but he never got a marriage certificate. He said he would get it later, but he died before he could get it."
System: [Okay, I guarantee that no matter who investigates, you and Gu Weihe have never registered your marriage, and I will completely remove your image from the Civil Affairs Bureau's surveillance video.]
The system can do it.
Even if some people don't believe it, the official investigation results cannot be faked.
It would be perfectly feasible for their host to get together with Gu Qian afterward, and the pressure from public opinion would be minimized.
Without anyone's knowledge, some things began to be erased, or even never existed. Wen Wan's marital status was changed to unmarried. Wen Wan went directly to Gu Qian with her household registration book and made up a reason. Gu Qian's expression at that time was one of utter shock.
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