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Chapter 181: 181 He Has Been Laying the Groundwork_1

I answered truthfully, even though I wasn’t sure what Gu Yuanzhou was planning.

Upon hearing my reply, Gu Yuanyuan fell silent.

He stared at the signboard in the night, continuously smoking his cigarette.

“Do you not believe the authenticity of the video? Should I call the shop manager over? I believe they would be more than happy to show you.”

“That year, I had just married my wife!”

His gaze rested on a far-off place, seemingly reminiscing about the past.

“Back then, we were just starting out in our business, and we endured financial difficulties   To keep the company running smoothly, we lived frugally. To save money, we often ate boxed meals. When traveling for work, I always chose to take the green-skin train coaches. Despite the crowded conditions and poor air quality during the long, ten-hour journeys, I could bear it all. The only thing I couldn’t bear was making my wife suffer.”

His voice was filled with emotion, effortlessly drawing me into his past narrative.

Indeed, those times were tough when we were starting from scratch, and we faced countless obstacles.

The hardships of daily life were not the issue; what hurt more was the mental torment, as we faced constant pressure, skepticism, and ridicule from everyone else.

I fell silent.

Gu Yuanzhou kept looking out through the car window.

“I remember we were so poor back then that our first car was a second-hand pick-up truck. We chose it because it was hardy and could carry loads. During the day, I would busily tend to corporate matters while at night, I would deliver goods   It’s not a big deal for a man to be busy and tired, but the problem was, I couldn’t provide a comfortable life for my wife. She married me during her prime years, and yet, she suffered along with me. So, back then, I made a promise to myself that once I had money, I would take good care of her.”

“Oh!”

I responded indifferently.

But in truth, I couldn’t muster any empathy.

Later, you did become wealthy, but you also started nurturing a mistress, and this affair can’t be covered up by some tale of charity.

No matter how you justify it or how sentimental you get, it’s pointless.

Once again, Gu Yuanzhou’s topic ventured back to the matter of the shop.

“During our first year of marriage, she said that we needed to buy something decent for her maternal home during the Lunar New Year. We could live frugally, but we had to save face in front of her family, we couldn’t let them know we were struggling. So, I returned the suit tailored for me to wear on Lunar New Year, and instead, I bought the most expensive health care product for her aunt from this Ginseng Store!”

I was taken aback

Yes, I had custom-tailored a suit for him back then.

At that time, our company was just starting to get on track, and as the boss, Gu Yuanzhou had to entertain clients frequently even though he wore a very cheap suit.

It wasn’t because he was vain; during negotiations, some snobbish clients would see his shabbiness as disrespectful or lose confidence in the deal.

So, I used my private funds to tailor a suit worth over ten thousand yuan for him, only to find out he returned it without wearing it even once.

Back then, I thought he didn’t like it, but who would’ve thought he used the money here.

In my brief moment of distraction, he was closely staring at me.

“What are you thinking?”

“Nothing really. I was just engrossed in President Gu’s story!”

Seeing my calm composure, he then started the car.

Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of the Song family’s residence.

Looking at him in confusion as he opened the car door for me, I asked, “Why are we here so late?”

“To give you your answer!”

After hesitating for a moment, I got out of the car.

After ringing the doorbell, the door was opened by a woman named Wu.

I was standing at the door, and when Wu saw me, she greeted me warmly, “Miss Song, you’re here!”

I had come here several times before, so she naturally recognized me.

Gu Yuanzhou took a step forward and opened the door, “You know each other?”

Wu chuckled, “Miss Song has been here a few times. We’re all familiar faces here. Mr. Gu, please come in!”

As Gu Yuanzhou stepped inside, he gave me a meaningful look, as if he had already figured out my whereabouts.

“It seems you’re not as simple as you seem.”

As Wu poured tea for Gu Yuanzhou,

“The rain is really heavy tonight. It’s a pity, neither the master nor the lady are home   What are your plans  ”

Before I could speak, Gu Yuanzhou interrupted,

“Aunt Wu was admitted to the hospital because she was sick. I transferred her to another hospital. We will stay here tonight. You prepare some clothes for her, and I’ll take them to her.”

“Alright, sure!” Wu agreed without hesitation.

Compared to me, Gu Yuanzhou had more authority in this house.

He had always been a follower of my uncle even before we were married, and now that we were married, he was technically the Song family’s son-in-law.

Staying here for a few days, or even taking over the house, would not raise any objections.

“It’s getting late, are you hungry? There are some dumplings in the refrigerator, would you like me to boil some for you?”

“No need, Wu. We have already eaten.”

Gu Yuanzhou took the tea from Wu, took a few sips, and then asked,

“Has uncle been here in the past few days?”

Wu shook her head. She was just an ordinary housekeeper and had no knowledge of Song Shixiong’s business and whereabouts.

Out of concern, she began to inquire about Wu Lijuan’s condition.

Suddenly, Gu Yuanzhou claimed, “Call the young masters tomorrow morning and tell them that their mother is in critical condition.”

With a tremor in her hands, Wu gasped, “Really? Is it that serious?”

Gu Yuanzhou stayed composed, “If we don’t emphasize the severity, they won’t come back.”

Clearly flustered, Wu replied, “Oh, I understand. Mr. Gu, I’ll call them tomorrow.”

Not having finished my tea, I voiced a doubt that was plaguing me, “Gu Yuanzhou, why are you meddling in the Song family’s affairs?”

“You’re getting anxious?”

Throughout the entire process, Gu Yuanzhou still looked relaxed and unphased.

A short while later, Wu returned, “Mr. Gu, Miss Song, your guest room is ready.”

As Wu was unaware of my identity, she had, naturally, arranged a guest room for me.

But to my surprise, Gu Yuanzhou told Wu, “She will sleep in my wife’s bedroom tonight.”

That bedroom was actually my room when I lived with the Song family   Wu was taken aback because, as far as she knew, no guest would want to stay in the room previously occupied by the deceased.

However, judging by his familial status, Gu Yuanzhou was somewhat of a housemaster in the Song household, so she had no place to object. Her smile became awkward and forced as she responded,

“Alright then. The late Miss Song’s bedroom has always been kept clean. Please make yourselves at home.”

A growing sense of bewilderment clouded my mind. What was Gu Yuanzhou really up to?

After Wu left the room, Gu Yuanzhou began to walk around the living room with his hands clasped behind his back.

After a moment of silence, he pointed to a painting on the wall and asked me,

“What do you think of this painting?”

I squinted my eyes as I scrutinized the painting. At a glance, I recognized it as the painting Gu Yuanzhou and I bought during our honeymoon in France. At that point, Zhenyi had started to grow considerably, and our financial situation had improved significantly

The painting was later hung in the western hallway of the living room and had remained there for years.

At that moment, not knowing what he was trying to insinuate, I responded casually, “It looks good, but it’s outdated.”

Faced with unfamiliar landscapes and long-lost memories, why bring up the past now?!

He glanced at me, then added, “Let’s go see my wife’s bedroom!”