Chapter 173: A Relationship That Must Not Be Revealed

Wang Ma looked at Gu Mianmian's anxious expression and comforted her: "Be patient and wait a little longer, we need a good opportunity…"

"Exactly how long must we wait? I absolutely cannot let Gu Wenyan keep living! She affects me! As long as Gu Wenyan is alive in this world for even one more day… I won't be able to get the life I want…"

Gu Mianmian broke down: "I'm not happy at all, I don't want to live under the pressure that Gu Wenyan brings… You have to help me!"

"If one day I lose to her completely, what then? Have you thought about just how great the risk I'm facing right now actually is?"

"And… and…"

Gu Mianmian's eyes hid a fear unknown to others: "If Gu Wenyan finds out about the relationship between me and you, everything we've worked for will be ruined, we'll lose everything, we won't have anything left…"

Wang Ma also knew just how dangerous the current situation was. If they weren't more careful, what Gu Mianmian had described would indeed happen.

She could only nod: "I understand, I'll do as you say, just give me a little more time."

Gu Mianmian smiled: "Good, I trust you."

When she snuck out of Wang Ma's room, she didn't know that Gu Wenyan was watching from nearby.

She was hiding in a corner, and hadn't been discovered.

Gu Wenyan was already quite certain that this wasn't the first time Gu Mianmian had snuck into Wang Ma's room at night after everyone had fallen asleep.

It seemed… some people really couldn't hold themselves back, and were growing more and more anxious and worried.

The more afraid Gu Mianmian was, the better it was for Gu Wenyan.

After all, the secret Gu Mianmian was helping with was no longer really a secret to Gu Wenyan.

She was just waiting for when Gu Mianmian would make her move. When that time came, it would also be the moment she thoroughly exposed them and drove them to a dead end…

Gu Wenyan was very much looking forward to that day.

……

Gu Wenyan was now a hero of the entire Gu Group. Thanks to her, the collaboration with Bai Shi Group had been signed. Although the previous plan hadn't been successfully carried out, there was now a brand-new opportunity for cooperation, and even greater benefits. Everyone in the company showed her great respect when they saw her.

As for Gu Mianmian, she was too embarrassed to continue handling this work, especially since even the internal employees of Gu Group had learned the news that Gu Wenyan had long since finished university, successfully graduating before she was even eighteen.

After learning this, everyone agreed that Gu Wenyan could absolutely be considered a true genius.

Otherwise, how could she be so remarkable!

Therefore, everyone now felt even more admiration for Gu Wenyan. They no longer respected her simply because she was the young lady of Gu Group — it was entirely about her as a person. It was Gu Wenyan herself who had successfully earned their respect and admiration.

So now, whether in the Gu Family or Gu Group, who had won and who had lost, the answer was already very clear.

Gu Wenyan couldn't even be bothered to spend time on Gu Mianmian now. No matter how much Gu Mianmian stirred up trouble, all the advantages she had once been proud of were gone in the face of Gu Wenyan.

The current Gu Mianmian could only lower her self-important proud head in front of her, slink away in disgrace, no longer daring to act as arrogantly and domineeringly as before, and no longer able to suppress her the way she once had.

However, Gu Wenyan wasn't idle now either, because she didn't have much mind to spare for Gu Mianmian for the time being.

The matters between her and Bao Mu hadn't been fully dealt with yet.

Bao Sihan took Gu Wenyan out to eat, picking a restaurant with a very nice atmosphere. They sat in the best seat, and he played with and squeezed her fingers, saying softly: "As for the issue with my mother, I'll resolve it before the wedding."

Gu Wenyan looked at his serious expression, knew he wasn't brushing her off or joking, and asked: "How do you plan to resolve it?"

"Some things are just between you and me. Other people, even my mother, shouldn't interfere too much in our relationship."

"…But, Bao Mu has given everything for you. If she's not satisfied with me, going forward…"

"So, just leave it all to me to handle."

Gu Wenyan knew he was an extremely responsible man, and loved her enough. Now that they were facing difficulties from an elder, he would certainly step in and resolve it for her.

But Gu Wenyan also didn't want Bao Sihan to bear everything entirely on his own.

"I have my own way too. Although… maybe it would be easier for you to handle this matter, the knot in auntie's heart is with me, so I think it would be better for me to handle it."

Bao Sihan leaned close to Gu Wenyan, gazed at her, and sighed: "Then, if you suffer any grievance at all, you must tell me. Don't bear it on your own, alright?"

Gu Wenyan curved her lips: "I know. Actually, auntie can't do anything to me…"

Although Gu Wenyan also knew that Bao Mu would think of every possible way to cause trouble, just as she had just said, no matter what his mother did, she couldn't do anything to her.

Gu Wenyan was also very patient. She had already crossed swords with Bao Sihan's mother and Bai Ran some days ago, and emerged victorious, not letting them gain any advantage.

So now… thinking about the problems she would still face next, Gu Wenyan was actually quite looking forward to it. After all… everyone was underestimating her.

They thought they could easily take advantage of her, but never considered that winning against her had never been an easy thing.

Bao Sihan's mother would certainly continue to miscalculate going forward.

Gu Wenyan soon got what she had been waiting for — she received another invitation.

However, this time it was no longer a trip to the Bo Family, but an evening banquet hosted by the Bai Shi heiress. In upper-class society, when one wanted to hold a banquet, there were plenty of reasons and excuses to spare.

So after receiving the invitation, Gu Wenyan wasn't surprised at all, and didn't refuse — she agreed directly.

Let them go then. She couldn't avoid it anyway. Since someone so wished for her to be there, not going would only disappoint them.

It couldn't be so boring. She was also quite looking forward to seeing what they were going to do now.

Before going out, Gu Wenyan deliberately picked out her outfit in the walk-in closet, once again choosing a qipao. However, today someone had also done so deliberately.

Bai Ran was also wearing a qipao.

But this Bai Family heiress's looks and temperament were more Westernized — the kind of vibrant, outgoing young girl's vibe. Wearing a qipao always felt a bit off, neither one thing nor the other.

But she was still good-looking, undeniably so. With the two of them clashing in style, it was inevitable that people would gossip and discuss.

Gu Wenyan came alone, and saw Bao Mu standing next to Bai Ran, chatting very intimately with her. As for her…

There were some people she knew around, but they weren't that close, so she was quickly left on the sidelines.

Gu Wenyan, however, wasn't anxious, and walked straight over.