Chapter 264: I’d Rather Cry in Secret
Out of nowhere, the trading system popped up:
“Host, you’re saying their combat power is weak, but your performance today isn’t that great either—kind of wimpy! Where’s the energy you usually use to deal with me?
Why don’t you just go head-on? Push that old man until he coughs up blood! Push him so hard his turtle shell flips over!”
Su He was in a good mood today, so she actually explained patiently, “Doggie, this is called assessing the situation and adapting to the person.
Even though Gu Chiyan is on my side, if I treat his family like enemies, do you think he’ll feel comfortable?
Also, look at the Gu family’s background. They might maintain their dignity and not do anything to me, but what if I cross their bottom line?
So I can only test within the rules first, then slowly extend my little foot outward—gradually bringing the entire Gu family into my rules.”
In truth, Su He could have avoided all this and just acted pitiful, letting Gu Chiyan stand up for her.
But if she did that, even if the Gu family accepted her in the end, it would only be superficial—trouble would come later.
More importantly, if conflicts arose between Gu Chiyan and his family during this process, Old Master Gu would definitely blame her. That would become a hidden danger sooner or later.
So she chose to handle it herself, keeping Gu Chiyan out of it.
Of course, this also depended on whether the Gu family was worth it.
So far, although Old Master Gu was rigid and old-fashioned, he wasn’t a bad person.
The fact that he jumped into the water to save a drowning child showed he was kind at heart.
And before this, he hadn’t used any means to interfere with her life—showing he had principles.
As for his obsession with social status, it was understandable. Even people in small towns prefer not to marry into rural families.
Given the Gu family’s power and position, it was natural they wanted a well-matched granddaughter-in-law.
As for Gu Wenfang, she was just a greenhouse flower. She had a few thorns, but nothing truly harmful.
People like her, whose “malice” stayed on the surface, were simply classified by Su He as… fools.
On top of that, the third son Gu Wenming and the fifth Gu Wenmin were both quite decent, and even the younger generation knew how to read the room.
So overall, Su He was fairly satisfied with the Gu family.
Especially Old Master Gu’s one-man authority—it suited her perfectly!
In the future, she could just take over directly—no need to spend effort consolidating control.
Old Master Gu, meanwhile, had no idea someone was already planning a “regime change.” Sitting on the sofa, he felt an indescribable frustration.
He had only envisioned two outcomes.
Either the girl would be timid and retreat after a few words of intimidation.
Or she would argue back stubbornly, spouting principles—maybe even accuse him of being feudal.
For a naive girl like that, a taste of reality would be enough to teach her when to advance or retreat.
But he never expected to encounter someone so utterly unyielding.
He couldn’t hit her, couldn’t scold her, and now he was practically being held in place, forced to watch her stir things up.
Just as he was stewing in frustration, Su He sat down beside him with a bright smile.
“Grandpa Gu, earlier in the study you told me to work hard in the future. So let me tell you about my current work situation—you can give me some guidance.”
Old Master Gu thought, Aren’t you just a broadcaster at some shabby radio station, plus a small-time salesgirl at a food factory? What’s there to guide?
Right, you’ve been in the newspaper twice—but that was just blind luck!
Su He slowly opened her small shoulder bag and began taking out work certificates one by one:
“This is my ID as a liaison for Huaihua Commune!”
“This is for Xiangyang Commune!”
“This is for Qiping Commune!”
“This is my special correspondent ID for An County Radio Station!”
“This is my external tutor ID for An County Night School!”
“This is my secretary ID to the director of An County Food Factory!”
“This is my secretary ID to the director of An County Machinery Factory!”
“This is my director ID for the Huaihua branch of An County Textile Factory!”
“This is my sales representative ID for the Shanghai Food Factory!”
“This is my sales representative ID for the First Shanghai Textile Factory!”
“Grandpa Gu, this is my current work situation. Where do you think I should improve? Oh, and I forgot to bring my ID for the Tianqiao Vegetable Processing Plant in Shanghai—I’ll show you next time.”
Old Master Gu: “……”
The Gu family: “……”
Did Chiyan fall for someone who sells fake credentials?!
Even Gu Chiyan hadn’t expected Su He to have so many roles. Along with pride, he felt a pang of concern.
Little Su must really need money to work this hard.
I should send her more money in the future… even if my salary is limited, I have other sources of income…
Seeing Old Master Gu sitting there as if struck dumb, Su He picked up one of the Shanghai Food Factory IDs and continued:
“Speaking of this job, it all started with a foreign trade order. I just made a simple connection and helped the Shanghai Food Factory secure a $100,000 contract.
They even wanted to arrange a Shanghai household registration and housing for me. But since I care deeply about my hometown, I reluctantly agreed to be a part-time sales rep instead.
As for the First Shanghai Textile Factory, I only helped them sign a $200,000 order, and they practically begged me to work for them part-time.
You see, Shanghai is so far from An County—how would I have time to go there all the time?”
Old Master Gu’s face shifted like a chameleon.
He knew Su He wouldn’t dare lie outright. Even if she exaggerated, most of it had to be true.
This girl had actually secured $300,000 in foreign trade orders?
And just incidentally, during a business trip?
This “unyielding lump” actually had real ability.
Gu Wenfang said sourly, “Little Su, I didn’t expect you to be quite capable. But those two foreign trade deals probably involved some luck—you might not get such opportunities again.”
Su He smiled. “Auntie, you’re right—we shouldn’t rely on luck.
So while I was in Shanghai, I also secured a $30,000 order for our An County Textile Factory. And I believe this is just the beginning—there will be more and more orders in the future.
Also, our instant noodles have export potential. Just a few days ago, some foreign guests arranged to discuss it further at the Canton Fair…”
As she spoke, she seemed to glow with confidence and determination, impossible to ignore.
Gu Wenmin and the others thought, No wonder Chiyan is drawn to her—she really is different.
There was a vibrant vitality about her, something that naturally inspired those around her.
Gu Wenfang curled her lip. “Sounds nice, but that so-called instant noodle—I’ve had it before. Do you really think foreigners would buy that?”
Just as Su He was about to respond, voices came from the doorway. The fourth son, Gu Wenqing, and his wife Lü Qin walked in.
Gu Wenqing spotted Su He immediately and was surprised. “Little Su? What are you doing here? Wait—you’re Chiyan’s girlfriend? What a coincidence!”
He turned to Old Master Gu. “Dad, this is the girl I told you about from the restaurant—the one you praised for being both brave and resourceful! Who would’ve thought she’s Chiyan’s girlfriend? You should be secretly delighted!”
Old Master Gu: “……”
Delighted? I’d rather cry in secret!
