The summer rain came and went quickly, stopping in less than an hour.
Xue Xianglan wanted to send Gu Yan home, but Gu Yan refused. Although their homes were not very far apart, one was in the south and the other in the north, so sending Gu Yan home would require Xue Xianglan to make a big detour.
If it got too late, Gu Yan would also feel uneasy.
Xue Xianglan knew she was stubborn, so after a few reminders, she drove away.
Gu Yan walked slowly along the street. Because of the heavy rain, there were few cars and pedestrians on the road, making it seem rather quiet.
The air after the rain lacked the unpleasant smell of car exhaust in the city and had a hint of freshness, making Gu Yan feel incredibly refreshed.
She didn’t rush to take the bus; after all, walking back home could just be considered an after-dinner stroll.
The ringtone of her phone echoed on the quiet street. When Gu Yan took it out and looked, her pleasant mood was like being doused with a bucket of cold water, leaving only a flickering flame struggling to survive.
She pressed the answer button.
"Gu Yan, where have you been! It always takes you so long to answer the phone. Are you afraid I’m going to ask for money? You heartless ingrate!"
The impatient and loud voice of Mrs. Gu came from the other end of the call, scolding Gu Yan unreservedly.
Gu Yan bit her lip, looked down, and told a little lie, "No, the phone was in my bag, I didn’t hear it."
"Hmph, whatever excuse you make, let me tell you, it’s already the 26th; did you get your salary or not!"
Salary issues again. Over the years, the only reason Mrs. Gu called was to ask for money. She never made a call just to show concern.
She lowered her eyes and spoke softly, "I’ll definitely send the money back by the end of the month."
Even after hearing Gu Yan’s assurance, Mrs. Gu was still skeptical and continued with her sharp words from the receiver, "Who knows if it’s true. The last few times I asked you to send money back, you always dawdle. If you don’t want to , just say it. Why hide it! I thought I raised an ingrate, woe is me, how did I end up with such a cold-hearted and unfeeling child!"
As Mrs. Gu continued, she even began to cry theatrically, and Gu Yan’s heart grew colder inch by inch.
If she were truly cold and unfeeling, she wouldn’t have continued supporting them back when she started earning money in high school!
"Mom, I was just too busy with work those last few times and didn’t have time. Don’t worry, I’ll send the money back in the next couple of days. You and Dad take care of yourselves."
"You said it yourself!" Mrs. Gu raised her voice, then hung up quickly, afraid Gu Yan might change her mind.
Gu Yan looked helplessly at the darkened screen and sighed lightly. In truth, Mrs. Gu didn’t need to react so strongly.
Tang Yuxiu drove a low-key luxurious Bugatti, his eyes focused on the road ahead. The neon lights from the roadside occasionally shone in, making the man appear mysterious and handsome, like a vampire prince from a comic book.
Nie Rong sat in the back seat, unable to help but gaze infatuatedly at the man’s profile.
As a daughter of the corporate family, she had seen many handsome men, but only this man before her caught her eye, and she couldn’t look away.
In her heart, he was the husband of her dreams, the only man worthy of her!
Her gaze inadvertently swept over the passenger seat beside the man, and she suppressed a tinge of disappointment. One day, she would have him willingly invite her to sit there without any reservations.
The position of the eldest daughter-in-law of the Tang Family; only she was qualified to hold it!