Chapter 41 Taking Charge Independently
"She's really asking for trouble. With such good conditions as Mr. Guo, she's still willing to mess things up and ruin this marriage."
Zhou Shufen finally couldn't resist her curiosity and cautiously asked a question.
"How is she doing now? What happened to that woman?"
"After the divorce, she went abroad and we haven't heard from her at all in the past few years."
Yao Mingzhu spread her hands.
"Whether she's doing well outside, or whether she regrets it, who knows?"
Judging from Yao Mingzhu's account, this woman did indeed have a bad reputation among outsiders.
But Zhou Shufen didn't want to draw a conclusion easily.
After all, she wasn't involved.
"Perhaps she has her own reasons."
Yao Mingzhu's eyes widened, her face filled with shock.
"My goodness, you're so kind-hearted that you can say something like that."
Zhou Shufen didn't say much, she just smiled slightly.
She was unwilling to make hasty judgments before understanding a person's true situation.
I am even less willing to criticize someone I have never seen with my own eyes.
She paused for a moment, then shook her head.
"I can't really explain it. I just have a vague feeling that there really are such people in this world. I can understand it rationally, but emotionally, I still can't quite accept it."
"Alright, let's stop gossiping about this behind our backs. After all, it doesn't really concern us much."
"Well, that's fine. I was just venting to you."
Yao Mingzhu nodded.
"Let's not talk about it anymore."
As she spoke, Yao Mingzhu looked out the window.
It was completely dark.
"By the way, why don't you stay here tonight? It's getting quite late."
Zhou Shufen smiled gently.
"I think I'll go home."
"But it's too late."
Yao Mingzhu frowned.
"I'm worried."
Seeing how much Yao Mingzhu cared about her, Zhou Shufen comforted her.
"It's really okay. My home isn't far away. It's easy for me to take a taxi back."
Seeing her insistence, Yao Mingzhu finally stopped trying to persuade her.
In the end, Zhou Shufen left the hotel.
The night breeze was slightly cool.
Zhou Shufen quickly took a taxi back to her residential compound.
She pushed open the door and found the lights were still on.
Qin Guifang was sitting on the sofa waiting for her.
There was also a bowl of hot soup on the table.
"mom."
Qin Guifang immediately put down what she was doing and greeted them with a smile.
"Um."
Zhou Shufen wearily placed her bag on the sofa.
Why aren't you asleep yet?
"I'm waiting for you."
Qin Guifang smiled slightly.
As she spoke, she walked to the kitchen and poured Zhou Shufen a glass of hot water.
As Zhou Shufen sat down, she took out her phone from her bag and called Yao Mingzhu to let her know she was safe.
After the call ended, her gaze fell on Qin Guifang.
Recently, Qin Guifang has been assisting her with various matters at the store.
She learns very quickly, is meticulous in her work, and is now quite reliable.
Zhou Shufen looked at her and pondered for a while.
"Guifang".
She patted the chair opposite her, gesturing for Qin Guifang to sit down.
"Mom, is something the matter?"
"I'm planning to hand over all the affairs of the store to you from now on. Do you think you can handle it?"
The air seemed to freeze for a moment after those words were spoken.
Qin Guifang was stunned.
Why give it to me?
Her eyes were filled with confusion and panic.
"Mom, is something wrong with you?"
Her voice choked with emotion.
Zhou Shufen was surprised that Qin Guifang would be so frightened by a single sentence, and quickly waved her hand.
"Oh dear, don't scare yourself. Nothing's wrong with me. I'm perfectly fine, there's nothing wrong with me at all."
She explained patiently.
"I just thought that I need to focus on learning design from now on, and I really can't take care of these things at the store, so I thought I'd ask you to help me share the burden."
I see.
Qin Guifang was finally relieved.
Zhou Shufen's desire to improve herself is indeed something worth supporting.
She used to be kind but also weak, but now she exudes maturity and decisiveness in her words and actions.
Qin Guifang noticed these changes.
She became even more determined in her decision.
As long as you follow "Bigfoot's" instructions, you can't go wrong.
"Don't worry, Mom, you can focus on your studies!"
Qin Guifang agreed with full confidence.
Since the store needs her to step up, she has to do it.
She no longer wanted to be a woman who only knew how to do laundry and cook and depended on her husband.
She wanted to be someone who could stand on her own and be relied upon by her family.
Yes, I knew you could do it!
Zhou Shufen's eyes curved into crescents, full of approval and trust.
"It's getting late. Get some rest tonight. Starting tomorrow, the shop will be yours to manage."
"Okay! Got it."
Qin Guifang suppressed her excitement and nervousness, and then went back to her room.
Zhou Shufen also returned to her room.
She then dialed Zhou Liya's number.
"What's wrong, Mom?"
The call was quickly connected, and Zhou Liya's voice came through the receiver, tinged with anxiety.
"It's alright, it's alright."
Zhou Shufen quickly explained.
“I have some things to take care of starting tomorrow, so Guifang will be in charge of the shop. Please come and help out whenever you have time.”
"Huh? What are you going to do?"
Zhou Liya was a little confused.
Zhou Shufen explained her arrangements again.
"good."
Zhou Liya breathed a sigh of relief.
"Don't worry about the shop, Guifang will definitely be able to handle it. I'll also take care of things, don't worry, Mom."
Zhou Shufen was finally relieved after hearing this.
"It's up to you now."
The voice on the other end of the phone fell softly and gently.
Zhou Shufen smiled, a glimmer of light appearing in her eyes.
With the children's help, she is now full of confidence.
No matter how great the difficulties, we will definitely overcome them!
This strength actually came from the encouragement and companionship of several young people.
The night passed quickly.
Zhou Shufen woke up early in the morning.
She got dressed and walked towards the entrance.
I suddenly stopped as I passed in front of the mirror.
She paused and gazed, her eyes lingering on her reflection in the mirror.
After taking a good look at herself in the mirror, she frowned slightly and then went back to the bedroom.
The wardrobe was full of clothes.
She carefully selected a dress and put it on.
Then, she put on some light makeup.
She hoped to be in the best possible condition to welcome this day.
Half an hour later, Zhou Shufen left the house satisfied.
She stood downstairs at Guo Zhenyi's company right on time.
The phone was answered after ringing less than two times.
Guo Zhenyi came out quickly, his steps a little hurried.
"I'm here!"
Seeing him walk out from afar, Zhou Shufen waved.
Guo Zhenyi turned his head when he heard the sound.
The moment his gaze fell upon her, he froze completely.
Zhou Shufen was wearing a plaid dress and light makeup.
Guo Zhenyi was somewhat shocked.
She used to always wear old clothes and tie her hair up casually.
But the woman standing before me today is gentle and generous, possessing an indescribable charm.
As the two drew closer, Guo Zhenyi's heart was gradually moved.
He never imagined that one day he would be so attracted to a woman.
"Um... I don't think I look weird dressed like this, do I?"
Zhou Shufen looked at Guo Zhenyi.
Seeing that he remained silent, she felt a little uneasy.
She doesn't actually care about her appearance.
She just wanted to face her studies with a fresh perspective.
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