Chapter 197: Should I Praise His Deep Sibling Bond, or Feel Sorry for His Ex‑Wife?

"You, if you'd told me earlier, there wouldn't have been so many worries."

Ye Mei Qin glared reproachfully at the man, giving the impression of being very understanding and as gentle as water.

When the words fell, she went straight to her bag, took out a thick stack of the Great Unity, shoved it into the man's palm, and said gently:

"I know that Yinyin, although she's an adopted child of your Gu Family, you and your sister grew up together, and your bond is no different from that of blood siblings.

Now Yinyin is about to get married, I— I can't just stand by and watch her embarrassment, can I?"

"Mei Qin, I—"

Gu Tingchen's face showed shame, but the heavy stone in his heart finally lifted.

It seems Ye Mei Qin is a decent virtuous wife.

She's far better than that fake heiress Lu Manman we had before!

"What are you talking about? First, take the emergency measures, let Yinyin have a glorious wedding, then come to my house as soon as possible to propose.

My parents are very nice and open‑minded; they won't cling to the divorce issue.

Uncle Liu also admires you; he often praises you in front of my parents. You can't keep me waiting too long, I'm afraid—"

Ye Mei Qin tugged at her hem, lowered her head shyly, her face flushed, avoiding the man's gaze.

"Mei Qin, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down; I will go to your house to propose as soon as possible."

Gu Tingchen held the thick stack of the Great Unity, and a plan formed in his mind.

From the brief message she revealed, he could be certain that this woman's heart was completely on him.

It's very possible that she already carries his seed in her womb!

A woman who comes to the door has no reason to be turned away.

Moreover, this woman's family background and appearance are impeccable, and can boost his career.

"Mm‑hm."

Ye Mei Qin gently leaned against the man's chest, a tender smile curling at the corner of her lips.

But from an angle the man couldn't see, she frowned with disgust......

If this man weren't somewhat useful—his father could use him for family arrangements—how could the dignified Ye Family Heiress look down on such a penniless man......

Fine, just treat him like a pet.

When happy, tease the other; when sad, comfort the other.

When unhappy, huh.......

Both harboring ulterior motives, the atmosphere was unbelievably harmonious.

When Gu Yinyin returned home and saw a stranger in the house, she first looked at her brother's attitude.

"Yinyin, come here. This is Comrade Ye Mei Qin; we are handling the matter. After your marriage is settled, I will go propose. She will be your future sister‑in‑law; you should get along well with her."

Gu Tingchen sliced a plate of peeled apples, and upon seeing his sister return, gave her a subtle signal.

"Hello, sister Yinyin."

Ye Mei Qin stood up, revealing a gentle smile, looking just like the girl next door.

"Hello, sister‑in‑law, you continue with my brother; I'll just stay in my room, you don't have to look after me."

Gu Yinyin received her brother's signal and obediently sent a friendly reply.

Then she fled back to her room, closed the door, not disturbing her brother's business.

Ye Mei Qin seemed to like this sister a lot, repeatedly praising her:

"Yinyin is so well‑behaved."

"Indeed very obedient. Since her dowry was stolen completely, she's been quite down. Just now, when she first saw you, she called you sister‑in‑law, so you must have a good eye‑connection."

Gu Tingchen speared a piece of apple, brought it to the woman's lips, and didn't forget to say kind words to his sister.

"Mmm, so sweet."

Ye Mei Qin tasted the apple, showing a pleased expression.

But inside she was unmoved. Huh, a man's words are deceitful ghosts.

She had investigated clearly; this sister had indeed kicked out the blood‑related nephew that was in her former sister‑in‑law's womb.

This man, however, was extremely cold‑blooded; for the sake of this sister's reputation, he pinned the blame on himself......

I don't know whether to praise his deep sibling bond or to feel sorry for his ex‑wife?

After achieving her goal, Ye Mei Qin calmly drove away from the Railway Bureau Family Residence.

After traveling a fair distance, she finally took a women's cigarette from the car, parked by the roadside, lit it and began to smoke.

After two puffs, she suddenly thought of something, irritatedly flicked the cigarette out the window, rinsed her mouth, and spat out the rinse water.

She almost forgot that the flesh in her belly cannot be smoked during pregnancy.

Yes, that's right; she's pregnant, almost two months along.

Of course, it's not Gu Tingchen's!

Hahaha, that fool—he's just the husband the family chose for her.

The child in her womb needs a clean household registration, a legitimate born‑in‑marriage child!

As for how to pull it off, one can only say it's a matter of timing, geography, and people.

Anyway, after a month passes—a month of time lag—Gu Tingchen's green hat will be on him whether he likes it or not!

When the child reaches nine months, she'll give herself a labor‑inducing injection; in reality, she can also bluff it through.

If one day the scandal breaks, by then she will have gotten what she wanted; it doesn't matter—at worst, divorce.

Anyway, Gu Tingchen knows this process better than she does!

Gu Family—Gu Tingchen sent the woman away, returned home, closed the door, and called his sister out.

Gu Yinyin looks much more haggard; since her dowry was stolen completely, her mental stress has been huge.

Besides, she kicked and lost the child in her former sister-in-law's womb; she puts on a tough front, but inside she's very anxious!

She fears that her older brother and grandfather will reject her over this and kick her out of the Gu family!

Fortunately, not long after, her older brother sent the former sister-in-law away, even divorced her, took on the blame, and cleared her name.

She feels both guilty and relieved.

Her older brother protected her; in his heart, she matters more than the former sister-in-law and even that unborn nephew.

Neurotic as she is, she just saw the new older sister-in-law; her guilt began to fade, and she felt infused with new energy.

"Brother, is that woman just now really going to be my future sister-in-law?"

"Well, she brought me money—I counted six hundred dollars—and I'm giving it all to you as your dowry, so the Liu family and the other households in the Grand Courtyard won't laugh at you."

Gu Tingchen is undoubtedly calculating; his decision isn't due to a sudden conscience or extra affection for his sister—it's all about saving face!

Her sister's marriage is a done deal; plenty of folk in the Grand Courtyard are secretly watching, hoping to see the Gu family lose face.

He won't have it—he wants his sister to marry in glory, so her in-laws will think highly of her!

"Brother!"

Gu Yinyin's tears spilled over as she gazed at her brother, moved; all the resentment, confusion, and doubt she'd been holding onto burst out.

"All right, you're a young lady about to wed—don't cry, smile, get a good night's sleep, and tomorrow be the most beautiful bride!"

Gu Tingchen coaxed his sister; only he knows what he's really thinking.

He'll take back everything he's lost!

You can't hold onto the child and still catch the wolf!

Only if his sister willingly marries into the Liu family, to win over Liu Bureau Chief's heart, will Liu Bureau Chief truly go all out to pave the way for him!

Only if he proves his worth will the Ye family value and rely on him, and offer their daughter in marriage!

Only when he holds power and money can the Gu family take root in the Capital and secure a better future for its descendants!

For this, he's willing to sacrifice everything—his body, his marriage, even his conscience......