Chapter 155: She's Not That Simple

Gu Mianmian was especially cautious this time coming to the Bo Family; she knew that she could not let anyone else discover the private contact between her and Bao Mu.

Otherwise, no matter what happened afterward… she would be suspected.

But Gu Mianmian was also impatient to appear here.

Because Gu Mianmian was very clear that Bao Mu looking for her must be related to the matter of Gu Wenyan.

It seemed… Bao Sihan's mother was increasingly on guard against Gu Wenyan's existence!

Bao Mu was afraid… that Gu Wenyan would affect the relationship between her and her son Bao Sihan…

That's more like it!

Gu Mianmian laughed coldly. Although at the banquet that day it was Gu Wenyan who got the better deal, who drew more people's attention, in truth… this was not really a good thing.

Even though Gu Mianmian had previously been able to sense that Bao Mu's attitude toward Gu Wenyan had undergone some change at that banquet, and had been shocked by the connection between Gu Wenyan and the eminent monk Daoyuan.

However, this was not enough to truly affect Bao Mu's change in her past perception of Gu Wenyan.

After all, in Bao Mu's eyes, her own interests and her son's were what mattered most.

Gu Mianmian had long been able to understand Bao Mu's thoughts. As Bao Sihan's mother, over all those past years… Bao Mu had almost entirely depended on him for survival.

Bao Mu must care deeply about her own son.

Moreover, many mothers harbor a certain notion: once their son takes a wife… they themselves, as the mother, no longer matter.

So a great deal of dissatisfaction will arise.

At such times, Bao Mu's perception of her own daughter-in-law will also undergo a tremendous change.

She may even feel that her daughter-in-law is trying to steal her place in her son's heart.

Gu Mianmian successfully guessed these thoughts of Bao Mu, and thus became even clearer on what to say when meeting her.

How to make Bao Sihan's mother's attitude toward Gu Wenyan continue to worsen…

"Madam, I have brought you some sweets I thought you might like. I made them myself—I found a very skilled pastry chef to learn from. I hope you'll enjoy them."

"I appreciate your kind intentions. Thank you."

"You're too kind, Madam. It's only a small token of regard."

Gu Mianmian smiled sweetly, playing the fool: "You asked me to come today—was there something you wished to discuss with me?"

Bao Mu fixed her with a sharp gaze: "You should know why I've called you here. There's no need to beat around the bush—let me get straight to the point."

"Second Miss Gu, my thinking is very clear: I hope you will join forces with me to deal with Gu Wenyan."

"Madam…" Gu Mianmian showed a troubled expression. "Of course I can understand your feelings, but some things aren't simply a matter of what I want to do!"

Bao Mu frowned: "Why?"

"Because… sigh…" Gu Mianmian let out a sigh. "Think about it—my own position isn't even secure now. My brothers are questioning me…"

"My third brother, who used to dote on me most, now only cares about Gu Wenyan and doesn't care about me at all! In his heart I've become completely unimportant… and I can't represent anything. If at this point I were to cooperate with you and it made Third Brother angry, I wouldn't know what to do!"

Gu Mianmian said anxiously: "And I'm terrified that one day I'll be driven out of the Gu Family. You should know I have nothing now… only what I have at present. If I lose even these, I don't know what I'll do afterward."

Gu Mianmian was playing the victim just enough, wanting to tell Bao Mu that doing these things was no easy matter for her.

If Bao Mu wanted her cooperation, she couldn't simply agree offhandedly.

After all, at this stage Bao Mu couldn't entirely hold the initiative either. Gu Mianmian felt she didn't need to actively seek her out—Bao Mu was bound to want to cooperate with her.

Because… Bao Mu actually had no way to deal with Gu Wenyan either. With Bao Sihan protecting her, even if Bao Mu disliked this daughter-in-law, what could she do?

She simply couldn't affect the relationship between Gu Wenyan and Bao Sihan.

Moreover, with Bao Sihan around, in the time to come… Bao Mu would worry even more that the mother-son bond between them would be further affected.

Bao Mu feared that one day, when Bao Sihan no longer had any place for her as a mother in his heart, she would lose all value within the Bo Family.

This was a plan Gu Mianmian and Wang Ma had settled on after discussion. They had guessed that Bao Mu might reach out to her and request cooperation.

If that were the case, Gu Mianmian would seize the opportunity to put forward her own demands—both to obtain certain benefits from Bao Mu, and to use Bao Mu's methods… to join forces against Gu Wenyan.

Gu Mianmian refused to believe she couldn't deal with Gu Wenyan alone, no matter how capable and impressive Gu Wenyan was!

But… Gu Wenyan's luck couldn't possibly be that good, could it?

No matter how formidable Gu Wenyan was, facing their combined schemes at once, she certainly couldn't handle it! She would surely fall at their hands!

The more Gu Mianmian thought about it, the happier she became—she could hardly wait.

Of course, for now Gu Mianmian still had to show her attitude.

Bao Mu had long known what Gu Mianmian was thinking: "Then tell me—what do you want to do?"

"Madam, what I want is actually very simple: you provide me with some of the help I need… the specifics of how to carry it out, I'll handle myself. But if anything goes wrong with this plan, I still hope you'll protect me."

Gu Mianmian smiled: "Madam, I think you can do that, can't you? And you can give me that promise, right?"

Bao Mu smiled as well, knowing Gu Mianmian was haggling with her. But since they were going to cooperate, they needed to reach certain understandings before they could carry out the plan more effectively.

"Very well, I promise you. If anything goes wrong, I'll protect you. As for the Gu Family, I'll also make sure they don't drive you away. And in the future… if you want to develop a career, I'll use my ability to help you. What do you think?"

Gu Mianmian grew excited: "Madam! With such sincerity from you, of course I must cooperate with you. Don't worry—I actually already have some plans; it's just that until now they've been difficult to carry out…"

"After all, you should know my current status and situation… but with you there, it's completely different!"

Lan Tian, listening at the side, grew more and more thrilled, more and more excited.

Wonderful—the two of them joining forces, Gu Wenyan definitely couldn't withstand it!

Once Gu Wenyan suffered, she could have her wish fulfilled!

"From now on, you'll liaise with Lan Tian. If anything comes up, go straight to her—she'll pass it on to me. And… let me warn you, that girl Gu Wenyan isn't that simple."

In their brief contact, Bao Mu had already noticed Gu Wenyan's unusual qualities and knew she had some ability.