Gu Tianyou's face grew increasingly gloomy. He took a deep drag on his cigar and exhaled the smoke heavily: "So, she didn't even accept the gift?"
"receive?"
He Yue'er sneered: "They said our Gu family's things are 'dirty stuff,' and they wouldn't even let us in the door!"
"Dad, Mom, please don't be angry."
Gu Wanwan stepped forward at the right moment, gently comforting her, but her eyes were slightly red, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
"Sister Nian'an might... might still be angry. Let's think of another way."
"Find a way? What other way is there!"
Gu Tianyou stubbed out his cigar in the ashtray: "Because of that bastard Gu Tao, the Song family's attitude towards us has become much colder!"
“I asked Brother Song to have dinner with me a few days ago, but he kept making excuses that he was too busy! This has never happened before!”
The Song family holds a pivotal position in Haicheng. It can be said that the Gu family's current success is largely due to the support of the Song family.
Now that he can no longer hold onto this powerful ally, how can Gu Tianyou not be anxious?
He turned to look at Gu Wanwan, his tone carrying an unquestionable command: "Wanwan, you must get this done for me! No matter what method you use, you must appease Ye Nian'an and restore our relationship with the Chu and Song families!"
"This not only concerns the reputation of our Gu family, but also your future happiness!"
Gu Wanwan thought so too, and nodded obediently: "Dad, I understand, I will try my best."
"Dad, this matter is probably not that simple."
Gu Chen, who had been silent all along, pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses: "Ye Nian'an is not a simple woman. You can tell from the fact that she can make the Chu family so devoted to protecting her. We won't come out on top if we go head-to-head."
"Then what do you suggest we do?"
Gu Tianyou now places high hopes on his second son, Gu Chen, who is the only one he can count on.
Gu Chen pondered for a moment, then his gaze fell on Gu Wanwan: "Since a direct attack won't work, we'll have to outsmart her."
"Wanwan, you and Ye Nian'an are about the same age, and you're a girl, so it's easier to get closer to them. In the days to come, visit the Chu family more often, lower your stance, and use your sincerity to win her over."
"elder brother……"
Gu Wanwan looked troubled: "I've tried several times, I don't know what's wrong with their brains, they just won't listen to me!"
Even Gu Wanwan herself found it incredibly strange.
Are the NPCs in these books really that intelligent?
"If once doesn't work, then try twice, three times, four times... This is the only way right now."
"The Chu family, the Song family, and the Xu family are now united as one; we can't afford to offend them. For the sake of the Gu family's future, what's a little grievance?"
Gu Wanwan bit her lip hard, but finally nodded in humiliation.
For their own future...
Let's give it our all!
In the following days, Gu Wanwan indeed kept her word.
She went to the Chu family compound almost every day, always carrying large bags of gifts, and always keeping a very humble attitude.
On the first day, she delivered several boxes of beautifully packaged imported pastries and a bottle of French champagne.
Ye Nian'an didn't even open the door, but coldly said through the door panel, "We don't lack food, take it away."
The next day, Gu Wanwan came again, this time carrying several bolts of the most fashionable Dacron floral fabric.
Ye Nian'an opened the door, but only let Chu Xin'er throw the fabric out, without even giving her a second glance.
After chasing Gu Wanwan away, Chu Xin'er crossed her arms and said, "Sister-in-law, it's the second day now. After being turned away like this, will she come back?"
"She will definitely come."
Ye Nian'an said with absolute certainty: "This matter is not only about her own interests, but also about the Gu family. She has no choice but to come."
On the third day, Gu Wanwan still did not give up.
She had anticipated that Ye Nian'an would go to the supply and marketing cooperative, and deliberately "bumped into" him at the alley entrance.
"Sister Nian'an!"
She hurried over, her face showing just the right amount of surprise: "What a coincidence, you're here to buy something too?"
Ye Nian'an glanced at her indifferently, said nothing, and walked past her to leave.
"Sister, don't be angry."
Gu Wanwan quickly grabbed her arm, her eyes instantly reddening, her voice trembling with tears: "I know I was wrong, I'll apologize to you on behalf of my brother! Please, please forgive us!"
Her performance was so vivid and expressive that it drew the attention of passersby.
Ye Nian'an coldly retorted, "Aren't you ashamed?"
Gu Wanwan sniffed, "As long as Sister Nian'an can forgive us, what does it matter if I suffer a little shame?"
Just then, Ye Nian'an seemed to suddenly remember something, changed the subject, and looked at her with great interest.
"By the way, Comrade Gu, have the college entrance exam results come out yet? How did you do?"
Gu Wanwan was taken aback, not expecting her to suddenly ask this.
She transmigrated into the book, relying on her knowledge of the future, and didn't take the knowledge of the 1970s seriously at all. The result of her last-minute cramming was that her grades were terrible, barely reaching the junior college admission line.
This result is embarrassing to even mention.
She lowered her head, her voice barely audible: "I...I didn't do well on the test..."
"oh?"
Ye Nian'an raised an eyebrow: "That's a real pity. Xin'er and I both got into Haicheng University, and I heard we were the top two science students this year."
When Song Yan found out, he was overjoyed and praised Xin'er for being clever. Uncle Song and Aunt Fang were also all smiles.
Her tone was calm, yet it was like a poisoned knife, stabbing deeply into Gu Wanwan's heart.
Gu Wanwan's face turned pale instantly, and her nails dug deeply into her palms.
On what grounds?
How could these old fogies, who were sent to the countryside in the last century, become top scholars in the imperial examinations?!
It must be that the Chu and Ye families pulled strings for them!
He even received praise from Song Yan and the others...
Despite her burning hatred, Gu Wanwan forced a smile, a smile that looked more like a grimace.
"Sister Nian'an and Sister Xin'er are so amazing! Unlike me, I'm so clumsy... But it's okay, my dad said he can help me find connections to get into Haicheng Teachers College."
"That would be great!"
Ye Nian'an seemed to finally become interested, and a faint smile appeared on her lips: "Since we will all be going to university in Haicheng in the future, we can be considered alumni."
"Alright, seeing how sincere you are, I won't hold what happened before against you."
Gu Wanwan could hardly believe her ears.
So... you're just going to let it go?
Happiness came so suddenly that she was momentarily taken aback.
"Really? Sister Nian'an!"
She grabbed Ye Nian'an's hand excitedly, tears streaming down her face: "I knew you were the best! Don't worry, this will never happen again!"
"Um."
Ye Nian'an responded indifferently and withdrew her hand: "Alright, I still need to buy things, do as you please."
After saying that, she turned and walked into the supply and marketing cooperative, leaving Gu Wanwan standing there, crying and laughing like a fool.
In the days that followed, Gu Wanwan's offensive became even more intense.
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