Ch 118: Even Crying Won’t Help
Why should I wade into this trouble? I don’t have much of a relationship with her anyway.
For a moment, the atmosphere at home was subtle. Gu Sisi looked at the few people there, silently retracted her neck, and quietly sat beside them watching television.
Shen Mingyue and Gu Yuanzhou didn’t mention the matter again, sitting calmly in the living room.
Kang Shuai and the others were still waiting outside. Seeing that the matter was resolved, Gu Yuanzhou got up and left the courtyard.
“The matter has been resolved. Thank you for your trouble. You’ve worked hard.”
Kang Shuai was relieved to hear that the task was completed. He and the two female comrades were waiting outside. The female teacher was fine, but Song Xue kept making a fuss, not wanting to stay and wanting to leave, whining and complaining. Kang Shuai had a terrible headache.
“It’s not hard work. It’s good that the matter is resolved.”
The female teacher, learning that her testimony wasn’t needed, exchanged a few pleasantries and left.
Song Xue cautiously watched Gu Yuanzhou.
“Older Brother Gu, I know I did wrong, and I made amends by helping you come and testify against Zhou Xiaofei. Please don’t be angry with me. I beg you.”
Song Xue regretted her actions deeply. She was fearless, but she was afraid of Gu Yuanzhou’s disappointment.
But Gu Yuanzhou’s gaze towards her now was devoid of anger or expression, as if he didn’t see her at all.
This realization made Song Xue even more uncomfortable.
“Song Xue, we grew up together. I always thought you were a kind girl, but now you’ve become like this. Therefore, let’s consider our past friendship null and void. From now on, we are no longer friends.”
To get Song Xue to testify, they had given her advance warning; as long as she was willing to come, she could make amends, and he wouldn’t pursue the previous matter.
However, he was completely disappointed in his childhood friend. Zhou Xiaofei was vicious, and Song Xue made a mistake knowing it was wrong; both were equally outrageous.
Gu Yuanzhou didn’t need such relationships. Since he didn’t like it, he would stay away.
However, just because he said he wouldn’t pursue the matter didn’t mean Shen Mingyue wouldn’t. Song Xue repeatedly provoked her; whether Shen Mingyue would let her off was questionable.
Song Xue stared blankly at Gu Yuanzhou, her heart aching. Any girl would find it hard to bear being spoken to like that by the man she had loved for so many years.
“Older Brother Gu, are you so heartless? What’s so good about Shen Mingyue? I’ve liked you for so many years, and you’re unmoved, but have you ever thought about why I did these things? It was all for you!”
Gu Yuanzhou felt even more disgusted. Doing wrong is doing wrong; how could she find such an outrageous excuse?
Because she couldn’t have him, she would destroy others?
If so, it wasn’t love, but selfish possession.
“What’s insufficient about Mingyue? Or is she somehow inferior to you?”
Gu Yuanzhou knew how to wound. In just two short sentences, he pierced Song Xue’s heart.
Indeed, except for her less fortunate background, how was Shen Mingyue inferior? The television station had reported extensively on her, proving her excellence.
And what achievements did Song Xue have all these years?
Song Xue’s mouth opened and closed, but she couldn’t say a word because, after careful consideration, she really was inferior to Shen Mingyue.
Gu Yuanzhou ignored her and spoke to Kang Shuai beside him.
“I have things to do at home today, so I won’t invite you in. Another day, I’ll treat you, and we’ll get together.”
Kang Shuai was unconcerned, exchanged a few pleasantries, and drove away.
Seeing his friend leave, Gu Yuanzhou turned and left, looking as if he was afraid Song Xue would cling to him.
Song Xue looked at Gu Yuanzhou’s back view and couldn’t help but cry.
It’s over. Everything is over. Now, let alone being with Gu Yuanzhou, she wouldn’t even be able to remain friends.
Gu Yuanzhou had fundamentally rejected her.
Song Xue felt frustrated and sad, hating Zhou Xiaofei. If it weren’t for her, she wouldn’t have become a clown, nor would Older Brother Gu have disliked her.
Even if Gu Yuanzhou divorced Shen Mingyue later, Older Brother Gu probably wouldn’t choose her.
When Gu Yuanzhou returned, Zhou Xiaofei had already packed her things. She looked at Gu Jianjun timidly.
“Dad, it’s late. Can I leave tomorrow?”
Zhou Xiaofei wanted to make a last-ditch effort.
Gu Jianjun didn’t answer but looked at Shen Mingyue beside him.
Shen Mingyue clearly heard but pretended not to, her eyes fixed on the television.
Gu Jianjun immediately understood; it meant disagreement.
“Go today. It’s best to adapt early. Let Yuanyang drive you there.”
Zhou Xiaofei’s face turned pale; she knew she had been completely abandoned by the Gu Family.
Gu Yuanyang was obedient and immediately got up to help Zhou Xiaofei move things.
The commotion downstairs was naturally heard by the Old Master, but he didn’t come down.
Since everyone didn’t want him to know, he wouldn’t join in the excitement; he would be a sensible old man.
Zhou Xiaofei looked back repeatedly as she left, her eyes full of tears. Looking at the home where she had lived for almost ten years, her heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Gu Yuanyang whispered, “Let’s go. Everyone is angry now. Saying more will only backfire.”
Zhou Xiaofei knew Gu Yuanyang was right and suppressed her sadness, leaving without looking back.
After Zhou Xiaofei left, Shen Mingyue instantly felt the air was fresh. Having that person around made life unbearable. Now that Zhou Xiaofei had left, the family could get along well in the future.
In Shen Mingyue’s heart, Gu Sisi and others were insignificant; they couldn’t cause any trouble. Zhou Xiaofei was the malignant tumor that had to be removed.
If I didn’t give her a taste of her own medicine, given the opportunity, Zhou Xiaofei would undoubtedly hinder me.
Being able to drive her out of the house in just a few months should make her think twice before acting again.
Shen Mingyue was in a good mood, as were Wang Cuie and the others, because Zhou Xiaofei would constantly pick fights.
Wang Cuie was good-tempered and didn’t know how to deal with it.
Hearing the silence below, the Old Master finally came down from upstairs.
“What happened? It sounded like you were arguing.”
Gu Jianjun vaguely said that Zhou Xiaofei had made a mistake and was asked to move out.
Old Master Gu understood and didn’t say anything.
“Educating children isn’t easy. Just be measured. It’s good for her to move out and gain some experience after making a mistake.”
The Old Master casually asked a few questions and then stopped, turning his attention to Shen Mingyue.
He talked about her baby, her work, showing great concern for Shen Mingyue.
Only Shen Mingyue could receive such kind treatment from Old Master Gu; others simply didn’t have that treatment.