Chapter 103: Who Trampled on Good Intentions

Gu Wenyan did indeed have a bit of deliberate intent in her actions today.

She wanted to let the Gu Family know that her status in this home would always be important.

It was also a way to remind them that she was no longer the Gu Wenyan who could be casually ignored by them.

Since they wanted to make up for their shortcomings toward her and treat her as someone very important, they could no longer ignore her as they had in the past.

The results obtained were obvious; several of her brothers had already made promises, so what came next...

What Gu Wenyan had to do was probably to continue provoking Wang Ma.

To see what kind of fox's tail Wang Ma would reveal.

Once she discovered a problem, she would absolutely never forgive Wang Ma.

Gu Wenyan was also clear that she had to be vigilant at all times against someone like Wang Ma, otherwise, the trouble she would face next would be enormous.

Gu Yechen specifically placed the flower and plant seeds they had sought out today into Gu Wenyan's hands and promised to help her cultivate them together.

Gu Wenyan naturally nodded in agreement; at a time like this, she had to make them put in the labor themselves so they could feel how important she was.

Besides, if she didn't do this, how could she possibly irritate Gu Mianmian and this Wang Ma?

Although Gu Wenyan could not be certain right now whether Gu Mianmian and this Wang Ma had any connection in private.

Whether Wang Ma's bad deeds of damaging the flowers and plants had anything to do with Gu Mianmian, there was no harm in provoking them a little.

Perhaps she would even be able to see other expressions of annoyance on their faces, which would also be quite an interesting thing.

However, apart from that, Gu Wenyan had a few other thoughts.

Naturally, it was to communicate more with her brothers and understand each other.

She still knew too little about them; her past perceptions were quite thin by comparison, unlike now where she had more multi-faceted contact.

But this was not enough.

Planting flowers was not troublesome, and since tomorrow happened to be the weekend, Gu Wenyan planned to start this operation first thing tomorrow morning.

Gu Yechen stated directly that he would push aside his other work arrangements.

Gu Yefeng also promised not to go to the Art Museum and would give all his time to her.

As for Gu Yeting... he ran his Charity Foundation and was lazy and scattered most of the time, not someone who spent too much time on work.

Many times, even the Gu Family didn't know what Gu Yeting was tinkering with; they only knew his business was relatively profitable.

All three brothers agreed to help plant flowers tomorrow, and Gu Wenyan gave them some face, nodding in thanks: "Thank you all."

A peaceful night passed, and when Gu Wenyan woke up in the morning, the rest of the Gu Family were still in their dreams.

However, there was someone earlier than Gu Wenyan; Wang Ma was already busy in the kitchen, and seeing Gu Wenyan, she immediately greeted her with a smile: "Miss Gu."

"Mm, you're up so early."

Wang Ma smiled gently: "Yes, I'm used to it. It was like this when I used to take care of the young masters; my biological clock has already formed. Although I'm retired now... logically I could rest more, but I still don't have the life for resting, and sleeping isn't as good as coming to make breakfast!"

"Mm." Gu Wenyan nodded, "I'll go to the backyard first; I won't eat breakfast."

Wang Ma shook her head: "Miss Gu, don't skip breakfast. You're still young and feel your body is fine so you don't need to be too careful, but you'll know when you're older... a young person's body shouldn't be trifled with; breakfast is a must!"

"Come, come!" Wang Ma was very enthusiastic, "I specifically made Chinese-style desserts today; taste them and see how the flavor is?"

These breakfasts were for the Gu Family to eat, so Wang Ma shouldn't be able to do anything to the breakfast.

Gu Wenyan took a small dessert and took two bites; the taste was indeed quite good, sweet but not cloying, and the softness was just right.

It was no worse than those of professional Chinese pastry chefs.

It was evident that Wang Ma had some unique skills to have been able to serve the Gu Family for so many years, otherwise she wouldn't be seen as so important by the Gu Family, treated as an existence like family.

"Then Miss Gu, you go ahead and eat; I'll go continue making the breakfast the young masters like."

After Wang Ma finished speaking, she returned to the kitchen. Gu Wenyan, by the dining table, finished the dessert Wang Ma had given her in a few bites, then got up and went to the backyard.

Not long after, Gu Wenyan vaguely heard movement in the house, guessing that her brothers should also be up, and was just preparing to wait for them to come to the backyard to find her when she heard a commotion in the living room.

It seemed there was also someone suppressing and enduring sobs.

Gu Wenyan frowned, not knowing what had happened, and returned to the living room.

At this moment, she saw several of her brothers, as well as Gu Mianmian, including her mother, all surrounding Wang Ma, patiently comforting her about something.

Gu Wenyan also saw clearly the pained expression and tear stains on Wang Ma's face, as if she had been crying. Wasn't she perfectly fine just a moment ago, making breakfast?

What happened? Who provoked her?

Gu Wenyan was just frowning in confusion when she heard Gu Mianmian say: "Wang Ma, don't be sad. Others might not like the pastries you make... but I do! From now on, just make them for me, okay?"

Wang Ma covered her face with her hands and shook her head, but did not answer.

Gu Yechen, standing to the side, said in a low voice: "Wang Ma, it must be a misunderstanding."

Wang Ma choked with sobs: "Actually, I don't care whether others like it or not, but even if they don't like it... they shouldn't trample on my good intentions like this!"

"All these years I've served in the Gu Family, how many breakfasts have I made for you? Which day did you young masters not eat them clean, and even clamor for me to make more the next day?"

"As a result..." the expression on Wang Ma's face became increasingly sad and sorrowful, "now I understand; perhaps it's because I'm old. How could the things made by these old bones be liked by young people today?"

"That's not true! Wang Ma, didn't I just say? It doesn't matter if others don't like it; just make them all for me!"

A hint of worry also appeared on Gu Yefeng's cold and arrogant face: "Wang Ma, don't overthink it; it's definitely not like that. There must be another reason. When she comes in later, we'll ask her."

Gu Yeting was just about to speak when he turned his head and saw Gu Wenyan's figure.

He narrowed his eyes and gave her a look to warn her not to come in yet.

But Gu Wenyan stepped forward toward them: "What's wrong?"

Hearing Gu Wenyan's voice, Gu Mianmian turned her head and glared at her: "You're still asking what's wrong? Why did you have to do that?!"

Her mother sighed: "Mianmian, it's not that serious. In the future... if Wen Yan doesn't like it, just say so directly, it's fine."

Gu Wenyan smiled: "What 'if I don't like it, just say so'? I don't seem to understand what you mean."

"What else could it mean?!"

Gu Mianmian looked at the pastries in the trash can with righteous indignation: "The pastries Wang Ma made this morning, you must have eaten them... when we came downstairs, these pastries were thrown in the trash can!"