Chapter 153: Please, Keep It a Secret!

"If you say this to Gu Mianmian right now, she might run away from home crying, or go on a hunger strike and threaten suicide… In short, Gu Mianmian definitely couldn't accept that your attitude toward her has changed."

Gu Yeting said: "All the promises I made to her were based on the fact that she is my sister, and that she is the kind, sincere, pure sister in my heart."

"I believe that over these years, I have given her enough care. As a brother, I don't owe her anything; everything that should have been done has already been done."

Gu Yeting's gaze darkened: "But everything she gave me… has only disappointed me."

He suddenly sighed: "Only now do I know what state of mind lay behind all your reminders back then. It's a pity that at the time, we simply couldn't understand, and never once considered that we were wrong."

"Admitting you did wrong isn't a simple thing. Everyone makes mistakes."

Everyone has moments of stubborn blindness.

Gu Yeting's expression showed much vexation because of Gu Wenyan's words.

Precisely because it was clear—everyone deeply regretted not seeing through the person they should have seen through from the very start.

And regretted even more that only now did they realize all their previous efforts had become a joke…

"Also, you should understand the principle of cutting losses in time. It's a little late, actually, but as long as you make amends and compensate now, everything can still be salvaged."

"I know."

Therefore, Gu Yeting absolutely would not continue to be wrong, and absolutely would not hurt Gu Wenyan again.

As for the day when he could finally make Gu Wenyan forgive everything he had done in the past…

Gu Yeting had already prepared himself for a prolonged battle.

If one year wasn't enough, then two. He would use everything he had to make up for the harm he had caused Gu Wenyan!

Gu Wenyan sensed his regret, but did not respond.

Their punishment was far from enough.

Now, Gu Yeting's heart was completely with her, but precisely because of this, she had to make him understand that doing wrong and wanting to make amends was not easy.

From now on… Gu Yeting still had a long ordeal ahead.

And many more trials he would have to endure.

In the other car, from the moment she got in, Gu Mianmian had already begun her act. She first asked Gu Yechen: "Big brother, has Third Brother completely grown to hate me now? From now on… he won't treat me as his sister anymore either, will he?"

Gu Yechen glanced at Gu Mianmian: "Don't overthink it. Many things aren't that simple."

"You are still our sister."

"Yes… but you can all feel it, can you not? You're already treating me differently now. In your hearts…"

Gu Mianmian wept: "Forget it, I won't overthink it. Anyway, I already have enough. I won't be too greedy… Being able to have what I have now is already enough for me…"

Gu Mianmian believed that saying these things would make Gu Yechen sympathize with her, but she overlooked…

At this point, this brother's feelings toward her had already undergone earth-shattering changes compared to before.

They would not easily sympathize with her now, and might even suspect that everything about her in the past had been an act.

Whatever Gu Mianmian said now… no longer held any meaning.

After returning home, no one brought up this matter again.

But in Gu Mianmian's heart, she once again hated Gu Wenyan.

Yet at home, Gu Mianmian could not be too obvious about it, and could only return to her room in fury.

It was only when night fell that she found Wang Ma, and asked in a furious rage: "This time it was supposed to be a perfect opportunity, but now that opportunity is gone again… What do you think I should do?"

"Our previous plan hasn't even been carried out yet, what are you rushing for? I've told you, you must keep your composure. You can't panic now… If you're already panicking, how are you going to deal with Gu Wenyan?"

Wang Ma was very calm: "And you need to know, Gu Wenyan now is not the same as before—she's not that easy to deal with, so you absolutely must stay calm."

"I want to stay calm too! But what if I can't! Everyone knows Gu Wenyan is in her prime right now. Not only do the brothers care about her and like her… even now, the heads of the major families in Jingcheng and their wives!"

"All feel Gu Wenyan is extraordinary! Tell me, when on earth will I be able to trample Gu Wenyan under my feet!"

Gu Mianmian was nearly driven mad by jealousy.

"Enough, if you keep losing your composure like this, you'll only give Gu Wenyan more chances to cause you trouble later… Can't you think properly about what you should do?"

"How can I stay calm… It's easy to say. Do you have any idea how Third Brother treated me today?"

Gu Mianmian raged: "He no longer takes me seriously at all!"

Thinking of these things made her furious; she couldn't understand how she had lost so completely.

Clearly, just a few months ago, she had held every advantage, and that day on Panshan Highway…

Gu Wenyan had almost been finished off by her!

Just by that little bit of distance!

But in the end… she had failed at the last moment!

Not only did nothing succeed, but in the end, instead…

Gu Mianmian's fingers clenched tightly, veins throbbing on her forehead, and in her eyes, a blood-red glare burned—the fire of jealousy raging fiercely!

But Wang Ma's tone at this moment was far calmer than she had imagined: "Mianmian, there's no need to worry too much. Even if Gu Wenyan has temporarily gotten the better of you, so what? The final victory is what matters…"

"The foundation you've built over these years isn't something so easily overcome, so relax, alright?"

"…Alright, if you say so, I'll trust you for now. But you must help me think of a way to teach Gu Wenyan a proper lesson! We absolutely cannot let her get too cocky. I absolutely cannot lose to her! And I cannot let Gu Wenyan beat me!"

"Understood, leave this matter to me…"

Wang Ma reached out, wanting to pat Gu Mianmian's hair, but Gu Mianmian warily stepped back.

A hint of hurt flashed in Wang Ma's eyes. She sighed: "You and I…"

"Don't say it! Didn't you already say? Neither of us can tell anyone about this, and absolutely cannot let Gu Wenyan find out!"

Gu Mianmian bit her teeth in terror, a trace of fear surfacing in her eyes.

If Gu Wenyan found out, she would be finished!

If Gu Wenyan learned her true identity, and knew the real reason she had been able to enjoy all that wealth and glory in the past…

Gu Wenyan would certainly use this matter to deal with her even more ruthlessly. She absolutely could not leave such a handle against herself for Gu Wenyan!

She must keep this secret hidden, she mustn't tell anyone!

Gu Mianmian looked at Wang Ma earnestly, pleading: "You have to keep this secret, you can't tell anyone... only the two of us will know, alright? I'm begging you..."