Chapter 95: Who Is Wang Ma?

Gu Wenyan watched the middle-aged woman surrounded by the Gu Family members, who were speaking to her warmly and treating her with great importance, and stayed where she was, silent for a long while, without going over to interrupt.

Until after their exchange of pleasantries had ended, the middle-aged woman looked her way and suddenly smiled: "This is her?"

Her mother immediately said: "Yes, this is my Yanyan. Last time she came back, you had already gone to the countryside, so you never ran into her."

Wang Ma said with a smile: "Mm, I've been hearing about her all along before, but never had the chance to meet… today I can finally see her."

Ye Yiwen immediately beckoned to Gu Wenyan: "Come here quickly, Yanyan, let me introduce you. This is Wang Ma, you can address her the same way."

Gu Wenyan nodded: "Hello, Wang Ma."

"Hello, Wen Yan. Today is still our first meeting. You really look like your mother."

Gu Wenyan listened to the way the other woman spoke, and the feeling was… as if she were the guest in this house, and Wang Ma, on the contrary, was the hostess.

Who exactly is Wang Ma?

When Gu Wenyan had come back before, Wang Ma was no longer around the Gu Family, so she knew nothing about this person at all, nor did she know the Gu Family even had such a figure.

Not to mention that the two heads of the Gu Family were so polite to her… even the three young masters of the Gu Family, who looked down on everyone, showed great respect toward Wang Ma.

Gu Mianmian was also right beside this Wang Ma, especially close to her.

Gu Mianmian also said to Wang Ma: "This is my sister. Wang Ma, look at my sister… she's pretty good, right? Even though she didn't grow up at home before, since she came back, our relationship has been getting better and better!"

"Mm, that's good too. Now the Gu Family can be considered complete and whole, the whole family together in reunion… that's a good thing!"

Gu Wenyan's feeling grew stronger. This Wang Ma… seemed to have been at the Gu Family for many years, and held an extraordinary position.

She kept her composure, did not show her doubts, and quietly watched Wang Ma being treated like the moon among stars.

Wang Ma first asked about father Gu Jue's recent work situation, then asked about Ye Yiwen's health, and immediately after said to Gu Yechen: "Every time the season changes, your rhinitis flares up and your allergies get serious. You must remember to take your anti-allergy medicine… don't think just because you're so big and tall, you won't suffer terribly when the allergies hit!"

Even though Gu Yechen looked cold and stern, under Wang Ma's endless chatter, he actually nodded quite cooperatively and said: "Mm, I'll listen to you. I'm taking it."

"As long as you remember. And you… Yefeng, every time you paint, you sit for an entire afternoon. You won't see any problems now while you're young, but in another ten-plus years… you'll know just how much harm this is doing to your body!"

Gu Yefeng said helplessly: "Wang Ma, I know, it's just that every time I paint, it always takes a very long time."

"No matter how long it takes, you have to pay attention to resting. Every half hour, get up and walk around, understand?"

Gu Yefeng actually also said: "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Wang Ma was satisfied: "That's more like it."

After saying that, Wang Ma looked at Gu Yeting again: "…And you."

"Wang Ma!" Gu Yeting begged for mercy, "I've solved every problem I had, I guarantee I'm healthy!"

"You're healthy? A few years ago at the physical exam, do I even need to mention all those issues you had?"

Gu Wenyan was a little surprised. She had never imagined that Gu Yeting, with his tall and upright build, actually had some issues on his physical exam?

"Weren't those all things I was born with? It's no big deal, just pay more attention."

"…As long as you know it yourself. Anyway, following the family doctor's instructions, don't do what you shouldn't, drink less alcohol. Even when you're entertaining for business, you have to take care of yourself first."

Gu Yeting was absolutely someone who hated being nagged, but at this moment, facing Wang Ma's endless chatter, he actually showed great patience.

Wang Ma looked like a very kind and serene person, slightly plump, short and stocky, yet in the presence of the Gu Family members, she still wasn't intimidated.

Gu Wenyan vaguely guessed that Wang Ma might have been serving the Gu Family since they were very young, perhaps having watched them grow up.

Combined with how they addressed Wang Ma, she felt her guess was probably correct.

And ever since this Wang Ma arrived, everyone had been asking about her life these past two years recuperating in the countryside. These topics made Gu Wenyan all the more certain of her own thoughts.

Also because of Wang Ma, everyone's attention was on her, and almost no one paid much attention to Gu Wenyan.

She smiled, and casually met Gu Mianmian's gaze.

Although Gu Mianmian only glanced at her briefly and said nothing else, from just that one look, Gu Wenyan sensed all sorts of different emotions filling Gu Mianmian's eyes.

There seemed to be a hint of smugness, and also a sense of showing off.

Just from how Wang Ma and Gu Mianmian interacted, it was clear that Gu Mianmian was almost entirely nestled in Wang Ma's arms, and Wang Ma had her arm around her shoulder too.

The intimacy between Wang Ma and Gu Mianmian also let Gu Wenyan see that Wang Ma was very fond of Gu Mianmian.

But right now it had nothing to do with her…

Gu Wenyan immediately got up silently and went upstairs first. Whatever reaction this Wang Ma would have could be dealt with later.

Of course, although Wang Ma was polite to her and seemed to have a good attitude on the surface, there was actually some distance hidden underneath.

Perhaps it wasn't visible now, but Gu Wenyan could already foresee what kind of impact this Wang Ma's sudden return would have on their lives.

It might not be a problem for Gu Mianmian, but…

Gu Wenyan had just made the three young masters of the Gu Family's attitudes toward her change earth-shatteringly. With Wang Ma back, she suddenly had this premonition that everything would become completely different.

But this was still just Gu Wenyan's guess. As for how things would actually turn out, she couldn't say for sure right now either, and could only wait to confirm when the time came.

If Wang Ma truly didn't like her and was hostile toward her, she wouldn't be polite either. After all, having been given a second chance, she would not let others push her around.

Gu Yechen was the first to notice Gu Wenyan had gone upstairs. Turning his head and not seeing her, he suddenly thought of something and said to Wang Ma: "I'll head upstairs first. Since you're back after so long, you should rest well too."

Wang Ma nodded: "You too, you've worked hard all day. Go on back."

After turning around, Gu Yechen went straight upstairs and found Gu Wenyan.

Gu Wenyan was on the balcony letting the breeze blow. He knocked on the door: "Why did you suddenly come up?"

"Seeing you all chatting happily with Wang Ma, and since I'm not that familiar, I came up first."

Gu Wenyan said whatever she had to say, not wanting to hide her true thoughts from Gu Yechen.