Chapter 162

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

Three days after the wedding, Gu Jingrun and Shen Yao simply chose a small island abroad for their honeymoon.

This island had long been bought by Gu Group for development, and now served as their wedding gift.

"Look, this is what a financial consortium is—casually taking action means a beautiful small island."

Shen Yao lay on the beach blowing in the sea breeze, admiring the handsome man by the water while joking around with the system.

The handsome man Gu Jingrun looked at Shen Yao's lazy appearance and could only personally hand over the water cup.

"Hungry? The food is ready; we can go back anytime."

On the small island, besides the two of them, the rest were bodyguards responsible for their safety and servants attending to them.

The entire sea area was a playground for them, and various yachts were even docked by the wharf.

"No rush, the sun here is comfortable; it's hard to go out once, so we should bask in the sun more."

To have a good time this time, Shen Yao had worked overtime for several months to ensure nothing would happen to the company during her brief absence.

Gu Jingrun was the same; the two of them had once comforted each other in their miserable state, and now that their suffering had ended in sweetness, it was finally not in vain.

Gu Jingrun sat on the lounge chair beside Shen Yao, "Let's stay here a while longer; I heard the scenery is even more beautiful at night."

Shen Yao hummed in response, "Nothing happened at home temporarily, right?"

Gu Jingrun raised an eyebrow, "Everything is normal, but if we drag it on any longer, who knows."

They had been out for nearly half a month, and they contacted home less than usual.

After all, they came out for their honeymoon to relax; who likes to manage trivial matters every day?

Shen Yao turned over and pinched Gu Jingrun's arm muscle while laughing, "Second Young Master didn't notice?"

Gu Jingrun said in a flat tone, "He's deliberately hiding, and someone is helping, so Second Young Master can't attend to her for now."

Or rather, Gu Jingzhi's arrogance would make him unconsciously let down his guard against Qiao Xiyue.

Because Gu Jingzhi didn't think Qiao Xiyue dared to defy his will.

But unfortunately Qiao Xiyue wasn't afraid of death; she really kept that confirmed male fetus and flew back from abroad intending to force a marriage.

Gu Jingrun, who had already learned the relevant situation through other channels, pursed his lips.

"The stock of Hehuan Film & Television will fluctuate, but in the long run it's not a big problem."

"If General Manager Shen is interested, you might as well buy the bottom at a preferential price."

Shen Yao saw that Gu Jingrun was still in the mood to joke with her and knew this person didn't take it to heart.

Besides, it was true; Gu Jingzhi's matter wouldn't affect Gu Jingrun's career, and as for Hehuan Film & Television? Qiao Xiyue was just one of them; without her, they could promote someone else; at most she was a relatively exquisite porcelain flower vase.

"With General Manager Gu's words, I'll definitely show up then; after all, it's insider information."

Compared to other companies that constantly explode with big scandals, President Gu Jingrun does things very properly.

"No need to handle public relations in advance? Qiao Xiyue is much more troublesome than Jiang Peiyi."

Qiao Xiyue is a celebrity with countless fans; if she makes a scene, public opinion pressure will all fall on Gu Group.

Fans are uncontrollable; if Qiao Xiyue really takes this step, then the final ending can basically be announced.

Gu Jingrun shook his head, "With the Liu Family there, public relations is just spending money in vain; better to save some."

Shen Yao pinched her fingers, "The Liu Family, is it Second Uncle's side? It seems Eldest Young Master hasn't taken enough advantage, and now wants to take advantage of Second Young Master."

Shen Yao spoke impolitely, but it was also the truth; Gu Mengqing's methods, although looking somewhat immoral, were effective.

Nowadays, don't worry about what small door or small household; advantage landing in one's own arms is the real thing.

Gu Jingrun sneered, "Hmph, Second Young Master doesn't have Eldest Young Master's good temper; Second Uncle might have to suffer the consequences this time."

Shen Yao made an "oh" sound, then touched Gu Jingrun's cheek to tell him not to be too serious all the time; affecting his own mood was a small matter, but affecting his looks she wouldn't be happy about.

Gu Jingrun:...

Gu Jingrun smiled helplessly, but still went along with Shen Yao's words to say a few clever things, livening up the originally not-so-good atmosphere a bit.

Overall, the two of them spent their vacation happily on the small island.

But compared to them, the Yingzhong Gu Family at this moment was full of sparks flying.

Qiao Xiyue had a clear goal; she wanted to be Gu Jingzhi's lawful wife and marry into the financial consortium to be a noble lady.

So she chose to go see the Su Family's young miss with her five-month pregnant belly.

Su Yingying:...

When had Su Yingying ever suffered such a loss; besides, her Su Family was not some small gate small household; let alone Qiao Xiyue holding her belly, even if she led a child, as long as Su Yingying wanted to marry, she could still sit firmly in the position of Gu Jingzhi's wife.

After calling to tell Gu Jingzhi about Qiao Xiyue's matter, Su Yingying made things clear, "The Su Family and Gu Family's marriage alliance, what it's for, we both know in our hearts."

Gu Jingzhi, this is the last time; otherwise, there's no need for cooperation."

Hanging up the phone, Su Yingying turned her head to continue making appointments with friends to go shopping and play, completely not putting the other party in her eyes.

And the fooled Gu Jingzhi was very angry; he personally went out and took Qiao Xiyue to the hospital.

Qiao Xiyue:...

Qiao Xiyue cried, begged, and scolded, but unfortunately it was useless; facing Gu Jingzhi's forcefulness, Qiao Xiyue could only resign herself to fate.

Even from beginning to end, besides leaving her a bank card with money saved in it, Gu Jingzhi never spoke to her alone again.

The matter was resolved neatly in a way that caught people off guard.

Not to mention the Liu Family's paparazzi media; even President Gu Jingrun of Hehuan Film & Television was stunned hearing it.

Shen Yao even marveled that Gu Jingzhi was such a big scumbag, dog-like and dog-ish, making people lose their appetite.

"Second Young Master's marriage to the Su family is settled; it will be held at the end of the year."

Gu Jingrun put down the phone in his hand and unconsciously raised his head to rub his brow.

Shen Yao walked over and placed her hand on his shoulder, "September is the marriage of the cousin from the separate branch, December is Second Young Master's wedding."

"Our Gu family has truly had joyous events arriving one after another these past two years; even the younger generation has all married."

Gu Jingmu's side was also quick; before even graduating from university, Zhou Min Hui arranged a blind date for him, showing just how afraid Zhou Min Hui was of another Jiang Peiyi appearing.

Gu Jingrun raised his hand to touch the back of Shen Yao's hand, "The Gu Group is a big family with a great business; when the time comes, who can resist being tempted?"

"Father's attitude toward Eldest Young Master, Second Young Master's change, the restlessness of the cousins from the separate branch—the Gu family may look sturdy on the outside, but its interior is already filled with cracks."

"Yao Yao, we may need to end our honeymoon early and return to Yingzhong."

Shen Yao bent over, wrapping both arms around Gu Jingrun's neck, "I actually wanted to go back a long time ago."

"Although our own family and business are small, we cannot ignore everything."

"Besides, the purpose of her coming here for the honeymoon has already been achieved; her belly has successfully conceived a child."

"Although it was only half a month, it doesn't matter; with the cheat in hand, Shen Yao can return to rest assured and nurture the fetus."

The two reached an agreement in words, and within just three days they flew back from the small island.

On the night they landed, Shen Yao slept well, and the next day she saw the liveliness of the Second House.

Looking at the excessively large pictures in the layout, Shen Yao glanced at her own mother-in-law Zhou Min Hui; well, the curve of her mouth corner was hard to hold back.

"Mom, you say Second Young Master is also like this, so grown up, yet causing such gossip."

"Third Young Mistress has taken care of the family for many years, and under her knees are two children, Jingzhe and Mingyue."

"Isn't this slapping Third Young Mistress in the face? Jingzhe will be marrying in September."

Zhou Min Hui spoke while feeling smug, especially seeing Qin Kelan, whom she didn't get along with, crying miserably.

Hahahahaha this is retribution; I didn't expect Gu Mengqing's illegitimate son to be older than his legitimate son, truly appearances can be deceiving.

Li Shuli, as an elderly person who had suffered in this regard, was already in a bad mood, and with two daughters-in-law sitting beside her who liked to stir up trouble and complain of grievances, she had no good expression.

Opening her mouth to say "Shut up," Li Shuli first told Qin Kelan to go back and calm down, "Everything waits until Second Brother returns."

"Mingyue, support your mother; rest assured, this old woman is still alive; no matter what, I won't let people bully you."

Qin Kelan nodded while making sounds of agreement, "Mom, I listen to you."

Hurriedly wiping her tears with a handkerchief, the mother and daughter left quickly.

As for Zhou Min Hui's side, Li Shuli rubbed her brow and didn't stay long.

"Mom, I'm taking Peiyi and Yao Yao back; if you have anything, just give orders directly."

"Hmm, go check who exactly sent the newspaper into the Old Residence; they really know how to time it."

Li Shuli's words made Zhou Min Hui's expression slightly stiff, but Zhou Min Hui didn't say much, only nodded, then turned and went out.

Jiang Peiyi and Shen Yao followed closely behind their mother-in-law; no one dared to speak nonsense.

Only when Zhou Min Hui told them to return to their room did Jiang Peiyi hesitantly mention something to Shen Yao.

"Third Young Mistress, do you think this matter has something to do with Second Young Master?"

When Jiang Peiyi said this, her eyes were somewhat bright, and her mouth corner curled upward; it could be seen that her mood was quite good.

That was right; after all, previously at the Gu Family Old Residence, Jiang Peiyi herself was the lowest of the low, and now she could finally watch others' liveliness, feeling relieved in her heart.

Shen Yao innocently shook her head, "What does Eldest Sister-in-law know? Second Young Master is about to marry; he shouldn't be involved in this matter; besides, I just returned from abroad, so not knowing is normal."

Jiang Peiyi hesitated to speak, vaguely mentioning Qiao Xiyue, who had appeared at her wedding last year.

"It doesn't matter anymore, Eldest Sister-in-law; the person Second Young Master is marrying is the Su family's young lady."

Jiang Peiyi:...

"Clearly still missing her in her heart; she will definitely regret it in the future..."

Shen Yao smiled, thinking to herself that Jiang Peiyi was quite interesting; she had lived in the Old Residence for so long and still hadn't learned her lesson.

Tsk tsk tsk

No wonder Gu Jingzhi chose Su Yingying; he saw that Jiang Peiyi was truly unfit for the great task, and thinking of the consequences of his own marriage to Qiao Xiyue, he directly gave up and quit.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, I'll return to my room first," Shen Yao made a gesture of stroking her forehead, "I just arrived home yesterday; it seems my sleep schedule still needs slow adjustment."

The implication was that she temporarily had no time to accompany Jiang Peiyi in idle chatter.

Jiang Peiyi reacted and hurriedly apologized, saying she hadn't noticed these things.

"Third Young Mistress, you should go back and rest; I should also return to take care of Ning Ning."

Gu Xuan Ning, Jiang Peiyi's youngest daughter born later, was weak and sickly, and could not be without someone by her side.