Gu Anxi murmured an "Oh," slowly removing her gloves. She pondered for a moment before speaking, "What I said before still stands."
Wang Keru was taken aback for a moment, then she recalled Gu Anxi’s words— I will support you!
Her eyes instantly turned misty. But, being of a mature age, she refrained from losing her composure and shook her head. "I’m doing well."
She had always valued her reputation. Her remarriage to Qin Han had been a grand affair. Although she now harbored regrets and had even considered divorce, she knew that if she left him, she would have nothing and would only become a burden to Anxi.
Gu Anxi didn’t press the issue, only saying gently, "It will always hold true."
Wang Keru felt both touched and ashamed, completely at a loss. It took her quite a while to compose herself before she whispered, "The Qin family will fully support Shen Wanqing at the auction. So, that little vixen... I mean, Shen Wanqing has been particularly smug these past few days. Moreover, the Qin family will visit several prominent families in Beicheng. Qin Siling has already secured the Chu Family’s support, and I’ve heard the Gu family is also willing to meet with them. Also, Bishuiyuntian will be auctioned after the Qin family returns from Beicheng. Are you confident about it?"
Wang Keru came from a good family, a lady of privilege one might say. Unfortunately, after Gu Yuntian’s incident, her own maiden family wanted little to do with her. Although things had changed somewhat after she married into the Qin family, hearts had inevitably grown distant.
Now, Gu Anxi is all I have to rely on, and Yuntian... If only Yuntian could wake up one day, I would be willing to pay any price, she thought.
Hearing her, Gu Anxi lowered her head. "Mom, I’ll do my best. Don’t worry."
She then adopted a lighter tone. "There will also be a cocktail party at the auction. You should relax then. Look at you, you’ve been so worried lately, you’re not as beautiful as you used to be." New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✶𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲✶𝗻𝗲𝘁
As she spoke, she reached out and gently stroked Wang Keru’s face. Wang Keru didn’t move, letting her, but said, "I’m old now. How could I still be called beautiful?"
Gu Anxi suddenly hugged her. "My mom is the most beautiful. No one can compare."
A searing warmth spread through Wang Keru’s chest as she hugged Gu Anxi back. A sudden fear gripped her. If Anxi finds out one day that I’m not her biological mother, will she stop liking me? Will she think about the past and not want me anymore? The more she thought about it, the more her nose began to sting, her eyes welling up.
"What’s wrong?" Gu Anxi looked at her.
Wang Keru shook her head. "Nothing, just some sand in my eye! I should get going. I’ll bring you back something delicious."
She left in a hurry. Just as she was leaving, Gu Anxi suddenly called out, "Mom... I’m going to Beicheng too."
Wang Keru spun around, astonished and shocked.
Gu Anxi smiled faintly. "With Dr. Bo."
A realization flashed through Wang Keru’s mind— Anxi’s paintings, Anxi knowing Old Master He, Anxi seeming to have an endless supply of money... Her lips trembled; she wanted to ask something, but in the end, she said nothing.
She simply walked over and hugged Gu Anxi. "I’m very happy."
Then she left. It’s better if Anxi and I interact less, she thought. It will be better for Anxi’s plans because Qin Han is too cunning.
This time, I must help Anxi protect the Gu family!
Gu Anxi stood watching Wang Keru’s retreating figure for a long while before heading back. Bo Xichen had already come out. "Your mom?"
She hummed in acknowledgment, and after taking a shower, went to the art studio.
The two paintings for the Jiaxing auction had already been delivered by the security company. One smaller piece, suitable for hanging in an office, remained. She had set it aside.
At this moment, Gu Anxi was slowly packing the painting. Bo Xichen came in and took a look. "Is this for me?"