It was as if he had unlocked Ye Nian'an's potential, and he figured out Ye Nian'an's temperament of "being responsive to gentleness but not to force," so he tried every day to give her gifts and curry favor with her in different ways.
Today they delivered two bottles of imported skincare products that can only be bought at Friendship Store, and tomorrow they'll bring a basket of fresh, juicy southern fruits.
She even knew exactly what the three little ones liked, including comic books, tin frogs, malted milk powder... she had everything.
This time, Ye Nian'an didn't refuse and accepted everything.
After accepting the gifts, his attitude softened considerably. He would occasionally chat with Gu Wanwan, though he remained lukewarm, at least he no longer shut her out.
This gave Gu Wanwan hope, and she became even more attentive.
Chu Xin'er looked at the mountain of gifts piled up in the room and pouted, "Sister-in-law, Gu Wanwan is really going all out. Look at this bottle of imported face cream, how much does it cost to buy it?"
As Ye Nian'an sorted through the gifts, she said calmly, "The more she gives, the bigger her ambitions are. These are just initial investments."
She handed Chu Xin'er a beautifully packaged box of Swiss chocolates: "Here, have some. Why not take it? It's all freebies from that bastard anyway."
Chu Xin'er laughed, took the chocolate, broke off a piece and stuffed it into her mouth, saying indistinctly, "Sister-in-law, you're so clever! Just keep her hanging on like this, let her bleed!"
That day, Ye Nian'an was strolling around the street, planning to see if there were any new high-quality fabrics to stock up on.
With ten little ones, plus their young age and rapid growth, they need a ton of clothes.
Fortunately, the space has a fully automated garment-making function, so she only needs to provide the materials.
Just as she reached the alley entrance, a black sedan slowly pulled up beside her.
The car window rolled down, revealing Gu Wanwan's smiling face.
"Sister Nian'an! What a coincidence, you're out shopping too?"
Ye Nian'an glanced at her, a cold smile playing on her lips.
This "chance encounter" seems a bit too contrived.
"Um."
She gave a faint reply.
"Sister, where are you going? Let me take you."
Gu Wanwan quickly got out of the car and warmly opened the door for her: "It's cold outside, but it's warmer in the car."
Ye Nian'an initially wanted to refuse, but then a glint of shrewdness flashed in her eyes.
Isn't this the opportunity she's been waiting for?
She got into the car without making a sound, casually saying that she wanted to buy fabric.
Throughout the journey, Gu Wanwan made small talk, chatting about everything from the weather to the latest fabric colors, doing her best to please everyone.
Ye Nian'an responded casually, but her gaze seemed to sweep over the interior decorations of the car at random.
The Gu family is indeed very wealthy.
When they arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, Gu Wanwan was even more attentive, insisting on paying and helping Ye Nian'an carry the large and small bags of fabric.
After leaving the supply and marketing cooperative, she casually said, "Sister Nian'an, you must be tired after shopping for so long, right? My home is nearby, why don't you... come to my house for a while and have a cup of tea before you go?"
After she finished speaking, she carefully observed Ye Nian'an's expression, her heart pounding with anxiety.
This was the most crucial step in her plan.
If Ye Nian'an is willing to go to the Gu family, it means that she has truly accepted him.
Then, by using her to get in touch with the Chu, Song, and Xu families, it will be just around the corner!
Ye Nian'an pondered for a moment, as if hesitating.
Just as Gu Wanwan's heart was pounding in her chest, she finally nodded slowly. "Alright."
This was exactly what she wanted.
She had long wanted to explore the Gu family's gates.
answer……
I agree!
Without delay, Gu Wanwan immediately said, "Really? That's great! Let's go!"
The car drove into a secluded alley and finally stopped in front of a two-story self-built house made of gray bricks.
The small building is unremarkable from the outside, and looks no different from the surrounding houses, except that the walls are thicker and the windows are brighter.
"Sister Nian'an, we've arrived."
Gu Wanwan got out of the car first and opened the car door for Ye Nian'an with great care, her smile brighter than the sun.
Ye Nian'an sneered inwardly, but outwardly remained calm as she followed her into the Gu family home.
Upon entering, the inner workings of the house are revealed.
Although the furnishings inside the house are not ostentatious, they exude understated luxury.
The carpet on the floor is a high-quality wool carpet from Haicheng Carpet Factory, originally intended for export but now sold domestically. It is so soft that you can walk on it without making a sound.
Several landscape paintings copied by famous artists hung on the wall, and the furniture was made of heavy mahogany, polished to a shiny luster.
A faint sandalwood scent permeated the air, the smell of imported goods.
Ten years ago, the Gu family would never have dared to bring this out.
However, now that the Red Army soldiers are gone, although they still dare not move back to their old Western-style buildings, at least they can still use these things.
He Yue'er had already received word and was waiting in the living room.
Upon seeing Ye Nian'an enter, he immediately greeted her with a beaming smile.
"Oh my, Nian'an's here! Come in, come in! Wanwan, why didn't you bring me back to play sooner?"
She was passionate and fiery, as if she wasn't the one who had been humiliated at the Chu family's doorstep before.
Ye Nian'an sat down on the soft fabric sofa, her gaze seemingly casually sweeping over her surroundings.
The Gu family is even better at hiding their true intentions than she imagined.
The items on display are all unremarkable; the truly valuable things are probably hidden in places that are not visible.
A subtle smile curved the corners of Ye Nian'an's lips.
You made the right choice.
We absolutely cannot leave empty-handed this time.
Perfect timing, she wanted to test the new abilities she had discovered in the space.
They used Gu Jia as a guinea pig!
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