Chapter 30: Parents' Resolve Wavers

Gu Wenyan was rushed to the hospital, and after the examination, the doctor concluded that she had been under extreme worry lately and had not been sleeping well at night, which was why she had suddenly fainted.

The doctor also said she had a case of mild hypoglycemia.

When mentioning this, the doctor advised, "In the future, you must make sure the patient eats breakfast on time. Did she often skip breakfast as a child, which is why she has hypoglycemia? As her parents, you really should pay more attention to your child…"

The doctor's words struck Ye Yiwen to the heart, making her feel both ashamed and distressed. She repeatedly promised, "Don't worry, Doctor. From now on, I will definitely take good care of her. I absolutely won't let her faint again for reasons like this."

This attitude surprised both Gu Jue and Gu Yechen somewhat. At least before they had gone abroad this time, it had been very obvious that Ye Yiwen's feelings for her biological daughter were not this deep.

But this time… the care and importance Ye Yiwen showed toward Gu Wenyan were completely different from before.

"You all go home first. I'll stay here with Yan Yan while she gets her IV, and I'll head back later."

"Mom, Dad just got back. You should go home and talk with him first. Leave this place to me."

Gu Yechen unhurriedly sat down beside the hospital bed, set his briefcase aside, and fixed his deep gaze on Gu Wenyan's clear, fair face.

"I said I'm staying, so I'm staying. If your company has things to handle, go take care of them. Leave this place to me."

Gu Mianmian also chimed in to persuade her, "Mom, why don't you go home with Dad first? Big Brother and I are here. It's fine—we'll take good care of Sister."

Yet today, Ye Yiwen was unusually resolute.

They didn't know it was because, when she heard the doctor say that Gu Wenyan hadn't eaten properly as a child, she immediately thought of her own neglect toward her…

Over all those past years, Ye Yiwen had poured all her maternal affection onto her adopted daughter, Gu Mianmian.

When Gu Mianmian attended a boarding high school and occasionally complained that the cafeteria food was bad, Ye Yiwen would personally cook meals and deliver them to the school.

She even had Gu Jue call the school, insisting that even if they had to pay for it, the school meals had to be improved to suit their daughter's tastes.

Yet all of this… Gu Wenyan had never once experienced.

It was as if a crack had been opened. Once Ye Yiwen's heart became aware of this, a steady stream of remorse welled up, compelling her to urgently make up for the maternal love she owed Gu Wenyan.

Thinking about it, Ye Yiwen's eyes reddened. Gu Jue watched his wife's expression, his brows tightening, and immediately embraced her. "What's wrong? What kind of grievance have you suffered?"

"No… I just thought about it. Yan Yan not eating properly as a child must have been because the family we arranged for her didn't take care of her. Otherwise, how could she have hypoglycemia?"

Ye Yiwen's emotions suddenly collapsed. She buried her face in Gu Jue's chest, sobbing softly, feeling worse and worse the more she thought about it.

Gu Jue held her and comforted her, his gaze involuntarily falling on the hospital bed, on the girl whose complexion was slightly pale and who looked especially fragile.

Gu Wenyan was only twenty years old now.

When she returned to the Gu Family… she was eighteen. Those eyes were like a newborn fawn's—innocent and curious about everything.

But no one knew when it started, the only thing left in her eyes when facing them was stubbornness and defiance. She regarded them as enemies, and were they any different… far too neglectful of her?

Gu Jue was a cold and hard-hearted man.

In his youth, he had few emotions. It was only after falling in love with Ye Yiwen, marrying her, and having several children that he gradually awakened to the idea of being a father.

But his care and concern for his sons had always been insufficient. Business was forever the most important thing to him, and he believed that, as the Head of the Family of the Gu Family, he had to shoulder the entire clan, so he didn't have enough time to devote to his family.

It was only as he grew older that he seemed to become increasingly aware of the importance of family. Although Gu Mianmian was only an adopted daughter, she had also received his indulgence—at the very least, he could grant her every request.

And Gu Wenyan…

Regardless of her flaws, she was ultimately his and his wife's daughter, and she had suffered so much as a child. Why hadn't they been able to give her a little more patience before?

Gu Jue sighed silently. "Alright, I'll stay here with you. Mianmian, let your big brother take you home first."

Gu Mianmian's face changed. She still wanted to find some excuse to stay, but Gu Jue's word was final, and he gave her no further opportunity.

Gu Mianmian could only reluctantly follow Gu Yechen out of the hospital room.

On the hospital bed, Gu Wenyan, who was receiving her IV, slowly woke up, but didn't open her eyes. She smiled soundlessly, the curve of her lips flashing by in an instant.

She had long known she had a mild case of hypoglycemia, and it was indeed caused by not eating properly as a child…

Of course, not eating properly wasn't because the people caring for her had failed to look after her—it was simply because she herself had been mischievous and caused trouble.

That morning, Gu Wenyan had specifically not eaten anything, timing her faint perfectly.

The trick of playing the victim was still very effective when used occasionally. Anyway…

Gu Mianmian had used it plenty of times before, and now it was her turn to strike back. If Gu Mianmian found it unbearable, then all the better.

Because Gu Wenyan enjoyed watching Gu Mianmian crumble and rage.

Meanwhile, Gu Mianmian left with her big brother, her face full of worry.

Although Gu Yechen kept a straight face, he still gently comforted her. "It shouldn't be anything serious."

"I know… Sister should be fine. It's just that I never knew before that Sister had hypoglycemia. In the past two years, I don't think I've ever seen her have an episode?"

Gu Yechen listened to Gu Mianmian's words, his brows slightly furrowing, his expression growing colder, but he then shook his head.

It probably wasn't that…

Although he had disliked Gu Wenyan before, he disliked her because of her rudeness, her shrewishness, and all sorts of behaviors he found unpleasant.

Gu Wenyan didn't seem to be the type of person who liked to play tricks.

Seeing that her big brother was unmoved, Gu Mianmian gritted her teeth and continued, "Big Brother, do you know? After you and Dad went abroad this time, a lot of things happened…"

Using a very clever way, she told him everything that had happened. As expected, Gu Yechen now showed displeasure. "She's really too thoughtless!"

Gu Mianmian had gotten her way, and began laughing wildly inside again.

Although her big brother's attitude toward Gu Wenyan had changed a little before, wasn't he still successfully provoked by just a few words from her?

Not long after, they returned to the Gu Family. After getting out of the car, Gu Yechen walked ahead. Just as Gu Mianmian was about to give him the flowers she had prepared, she saw a servant bow to Gu Yechen and say, "Eldest Young Master, it's good that you're back. The gift the Eldest Miss prepared for you has already been placed in your room."