"Don’t even mention it." The mention of Xu Nianhua triggered Fang Yue’s thoughts about what happened in Ningbei.
People raised in the countryside just stay that way, utterly lacking in perceptiveness.
Fang Yue grumbled to herself, thinking she wouldn’t have wanted another daughter if it wasn’t for the fact that Mingzhu had ’Panda Blood’. So what if she got into university?
Mingzhu was impressive indeed.
"Mom, no matter what, she’s still your biological daughter, my own sister," Gu Mingzhu said softly as she held Fang Yue’s hand. "Mom, since she wasn’t raised by your side from the start, naturally, she won’t be as close to us as we are to each other, but I believe, as a daughter born to my mother, she must be good."
"Sigh, if only she were half as sensible as you," Fang Yue said wistfully.
With a slight lift of her lips, Gu Mingzhu nestled closer and spoke affectionately, "Mom, you’ve worked so hard to raise me since I was little, how could I not be sensible? In the future, my sister, Mingcheng, and I will take care of you together, making sure you live comfortably."
Gu Mingzhu’s words were as sweet as honey, bringing Fang Yue immense joy.
The contrast between the two made Fang Yue proud of her daughter-raising skills; her own daughters were so filial!
The realization that Xu Nianhua had completely ignored her and even questioned whether Fang Yue had intentionally lost her made Fang Yue feel that she wasn’t dealing with a daughter but a debt collector.
"Mingzhu, don’t worry, during the summer break, I’ll discuss with your father about bringing her back to the Gu Family, where she can get a sense of our household. Then she naturally won’t think of the Xu Family anymore," Fang Yue said confidently.
The Xu Family may have built a new house, but in Fang Yue’s eyes, it paled in comparison to their own little western-style building; not to mention her disgust at the chicken and ducks they raised in their yard, which stank, or the muddy road leading to their house that soiled her white shoes!
Fang Yue consoled Gu Mingzhu.
Gu Mingzhu said a lot more, making Fang Yue feel especially happy.
Once home, Fang Yue told Gu Mingzhu to rest more while she urged the housekeeper to prepare extra delicious food for Gu Mingzhu and her unborn child to ensure they both received ample nutrition.
Gu Mingzhu sat in her room, restless at the thought that her life might be at risk at any moment, which left her deeply unsettled.
Her hand rested on her swollen belly; the baby seemed to feel her touch, and she whispered softly, "My son, Mom will definitely be fine."
Gu Mingzhu’s best days were still to come. She was already Mrs. Jiang, and once the baby was born, Jiang Jing had said that he would give her a grand wedding. After marrying into the Jiang Family, she, Gu Mingzhu, would be the envied Mrs. Jiang.
The Jiang Family, though only involved in a few businesses in South City, was actually ten times richer than the Gu Family’s assets.
"I need to think of an absolutely foolproof plan," Gu Mingzhu murmured to herself. Glancing at the coffee beans, she sat by the window and started grinding coffee again, a unique treat brought by Jiang Jing from abroad.
The coffee was a bit bitter, but with a couple more spoonfuls of sugar added, it tasted exceptionally good and was even invigorating. Gu Mingzhu’s friends were extremely envious whenever they came over and saw the coffee.
Drinking coffee brought immense satisfaction to Gu Mingzhu, especially when she wanted to focus and ponder.
Under the blazing sun, a fire surged within Gu Mingzhu’s heart. She had initially thought that a girl raised in the countryside would be easy to control, but unexpectedly...
Gu Mingzhu lowered her eyes; steam rose from the freshly brewed coffee. She added two spoonfuls of sugar and gently stirred.