Ch 112: You’re Turning This Around On Me?
Everyone found it unbelievable, but the facts were right in front of them, leaving them no choice but to believe it.
Now they all consider Shen Mingyue a genius, who was previously delayed in the countryside, and now, after marrying Gu Yuanzhou, all her advantages have been discovered.
Ambassador Si looked at Shen Mingyue approvingly, “Little Shen, you are truly amazing. In this light, you are far more capable than Yuanzhou.”
This was naturally said with a hint of teasing, and everyone couldn’t help but laugh. Shen Mingyue glanced at Gu Yuanzhou, a mischievous look on her face.
Everyone chatted together for a while before bidding farewell and leaving.
Gu Yuanzhou helped Shen Mingyue into the car. She was wearing slightly high shoes today, and she was a little tired now. Being pregnant, she couldn’t stand for too long.
After getting in the car, Gu Yuanzhou didn’t rush to drive, but instead took off Shen Mingyue’s shoes. Looking at her slightly swollen feet, he suddenly reached out his hand.
Shen Mingyue instinctively recoiled. She was wearing small leather shoes without socks. Although she didn’t have foot odor, after so long, there was bound to be some smell.
Unexpectedly, Gu Yuanzhou didn’t show any disgust, but put her feet on his lap, extending his clearly-jointed hand to gently massage Shen Mingyue’s feet.
“You could have worn flat shoes, were you tired?”
“It’s alright. I don’t usually wear them. But today’s occasion called for something more formal.”
Gu Yuanzhou massaged both her feet before putting Shen Mingyue’s legs down.
He turned his body, staring intently at Shen Mingyue. After a long while, he spoke, “Mingyue, to be honest, you’ve completely amazed me. I never expected you to be so capable. Today, you helped our department immensely. I really don’t know how to thank you.”
Without Shen Mingyue, they would have definitely been at a disadvantage today.
“We are a couple, why are we talking about thanks? You’re being too formal. If you say that again, I’ll be angry. It means you don’t consider me one of your own.”
Shen Mingyue said this deliberately.
Gu Yuanzhou felt a complex mix of emotions, his chest filled with an inexplicable feeling. He had lived for over twenty years, relying on his parents in his childhood, and after growing up a bit, his dictionary only contained self-reliance. He had never thought that others would offer him support.
All this time, he had been shouldering the burden alone.
Now, everything seemed different. His life had an extra person, someone who cared for him, considered his feelings, and wanted to bring him glory through effort.
Gu Yuanzhou had considered marriage before. He thought that after marriage, he would have another half to spend the rest of his life with, perhaps living in respectful harmony, but everyone is an independent individual; you are you, and I am I.
Now, he realized that his assumptions might have been wrong. A couple can also have a sense of mutual inclusion.
“Thank you, Mingyue.”
Gu Yuanzhou was genuinely grateful. Shen Mingyue didn’t have to work this hard, but to avoid embarrassing him and to be able to attend the meeting with him, she had put in a lot of effort.
Although she is very smart, diligence is also indispensable.
If Shen Mingyue knew that her acting could move Gu Yuanzhou so much, she would probably secretly smile.
“Okay, let’s not talk about this. There’s something I need to tell you.”
Gu Yuanzhou raised an eyebrow, “What is it?”
“I almost had an accident today. Your sister really wished I were dead.”
Hearing how serious the matter was, Gu Yuanzhou also became serious.
“What exactly happened?”
Shen Mingyue didn’t hide anything and briefly explained what happened today.
“Although I have no proof that she did it, besides her, there’s no one else. I gave her back the medicine she gave me. I don’t know what’s going on now. If she causes trouble later, will you think I’m being excessive?”
Shen Mingyue didn’t know what the powdered medicine was, but it certainly wasn’t anything good. Since Zhou Xiaofei drank it, she must have already made a fool of herself.
Since they were about to go home, she had to give Gu Yuanzhou a heads-up.
Gu Yuanzhou now understood Shen Mingyue’s character. He knew she wasn’t talking nonsense, and Shen Mingyue hadn’t offended anyone at school. Moreover, choosing this critical moment to cause trouble meant that she knew Shen Mingyue had an important meeting today.
So, it’s highly likely that Zhou Xiaofei did it.
For a moment, Gu Yuanzhou fell silent.
Zhou Xiaofei’s actions once again refreshed his understanding of her. He had originally thought that Zhou Xiaofei was just acting childish, but now it seemed that it was more than just a temper tantrum. It was malicious, insidious.
“Don’t worry, I understand. If this is truly the case, this matter won’t be easily let go.”
Zhou Xiaofei’s behavior had seriously affected Shen Mingyue’s health.
After all, she is pregnant and cannot take medication casually. No matter what Zhou Xiaofei put in, it would be harmful to Shen Mingyue’s body.
Regardless of the shame she caused Shen Mingyue at the meeting, the key is that her body would be damaged, and this is what Gu Yuanzhou cared about most.
“Alright, let’s go home, it’s getting late.”
After speaking, the two drove home.
Upon arriving home, they found it in an uproar. Zhou Xiaofei had been discharged from the hospital and was now making a fuss in her room.
Having lost face so badly, Zhou Xiaofei naturally couldn’t swallow her anger, crying and shouting that she didn’t want to live anymore and that she would be too ashamed to go to school.
Gu Jianjun and Tian Shufang didn’t know what was going on, thinking that their daughter had been bullied.
Learning that Zhou Xiaofei had been drugged, lost face at school, and needed emergency treatment at the hospital, the two were very worried.
“Xiaofei, did you offend someone? This matter absolutely cannot be left unsettled. Tell your parents, and we’ll see to it for you!”
Having raised her for so many years, the couple felt heartbroken. This was an attack on them, and they had to fight back.
Zhou Xiaofei gritted her teeth, “I didn’t want to say it, but I’m really too sad. She wanted to ruin me! I heard people in the office say that the medicine seemed to be put in my cup by my second sister-in-law.”
Gu Jianjun and Tian Shufang were stunned.
This was never-ending. One is a daughter-in-law, and the other is an adopted daughter. Who could stand this constant turmoil?
“That can’t be right. Your second sister-in-law isn’t that kind of person. Why would she drug you?”
Tian Shufang was the first to question it. Her impression of Shen Mingyue was still good. Although she was ruthless, she never started trouble.
The previous matters had been resolved. Why would Shen Mingyue suddenly resort to such drastic measures? It doesn’t make sense.
“I don’t know. She’s never liked me.”
Zhou Xiaofei looked aggrieved, her eyes swollen. Her implication was clearly that her family should seek justice for her.
Seeing her acting suicidal, Gu Jianjun felt helpless.