Chapter 247: This Kid Is Ruthless
Gu Chiyan said seriously, “Comrade Su He is extremely outstanding. Anyone who meets her will definitely like her. I believe my family will be the same.
If they oppose our relationship, I will patiently persuade them and help them cast aside their prejudice.”
Principal Chen raised an eyebrow. “And if you can’t persuade them?”
Gu Chiyan smiled faintly. “If I can’t persuade them, then they’ll just have to accept reality.”
Principal Chen: “…”
Factory Director Tian spat out a sunflower seed shell. This kid is ruthless!
Then again, Su He was like a little wolf—how could she possibly pick a meek lamb?!
Seems like they had been worrying for nothing. With all her schemes, Su He getting tricked? More like she’d be the one tricking others!
Just look at how attentive this kid was—he was clearly wrapped around her finger!
Principal Chen saw it too, but still said, “Little Gu, Little Su is still young. She still needs to attend university. So you need to be mentally prepared—you won’t be able to start a family for a few years.”
Gu Chiyan quickly replied, “Principal, I respect Comrade Su He’s decisions. If she wants to attend university to further herself, I have no objections at all.”
At that point, there wasn’t much more for Principal Chen to say.
Objectively speaking, if one compared their conditions, most people would think Su He was the one reaching above her station.
Of course, in his and Factory Director Tian’s eyes, it was Gu Chiyan who was the one reaching up!
He cleared his throat. “Old Tian, let’s take a walk by the lake up ahead.”
They had to give the young people some private time—time to show a bit of tact.
Factory Director Tian stuffed a handful of peanuts into his pocket and grabbed a bottle of soda before following him.
On the way, Tian took a sip of soda and sighed. “I knew An County couldn’t hold onto a talent like Little Su. Just watch—this girl’s going to get hooked into coming to the capital sooner or later!”
Principal Chen sighed as well. “Try to accept it. An County is too small for her to spread her wings.
But she’s a sentimental child. Even if she does come to the capital, she won’t abandon things back home. Old Tian, what do you think of that Little Gu?”
Tian tossed his head. “Not bad, I guess. Still a bit behind what I was like when I was young.”
Principal Chen: “…”
Do you even own a mirror?!
He sighed. “I’m more worried his family won’t agree. He speaks nicely enough, but a thin arm can’t twist a thick thigh—he might not be able to hold out for long.
And marriage is about joining two families. Without family support, married life won’t be easy.”
Tian curled his lip. “You’re just overthinking!
With Little Su’s personality, even if it were a stone in a latrine, she could sweet-talk it into laying an egg! Is there anyone she can’t handle?!”
Principal Chen couldn’t help but laugh. That was true—even foreigners had been wrapped around her finger. The Gu family likely wouldn’t be an exception.
Tian continued, “I actually think Little Gu’s background is a perfect match for her. Don’t forget, that Shen Ruyi doesn’t get along with Little Su, and the Shen family isn’t ordinary. Little Gu’s family might even help her.”
Principal Chen looked at Tian with newfound respect. “Old Tian, your brain does work pretty fast sometimes.”
Tian popped two peanuts into his mouth, looking smug. “Let me tell you, if I were a bit younger, even Little Su wouldn’t be my match.”
Principal Chen: …You still haven’t sobered up from lunch, have you?
Meanwhile, sitting across from Su He, Gu Chiyan had reverted to his reserved self, not quite knowing what to do with his hands.
Su He picked up a peanut. Just as she cracked it open, she let out a soft exclamation.
Gu Chiyan immediately asked, “What’s wrong?”
She shook her head. “Nothing. The shell’s a bit hard—it poked my nail.”
“I’ll peel them for you.”
Su He lowered her head. “Th-that wouldn’t be appropriate. I can do it myself.”
But Gu Chiyan pulled the paper bag of peanuts closer to himself. “It’s fine. I’ll do it.”
Not only did he not think she was delicate, he felt she was incredibly considerate!
She must have said that on purpose to ease his nervousness.
After eating a few peanuts, Su He said, “I originally wanted to come meet you alone. But Principal Chen and Factory Director Tian insisted on coming. You’re not upset, are you?”
Gu Chiyan smiled. “Why would I be upset? They care about you and want to check things for you. I’m just worried I didn’t perform well enough earlier and left a bad impression.”
Su He smiled. “They’re definitely satisfied—otherwise they wouldn’t have given us time alone.”
Her smile dazzled him, making his heart race. He quickly lowered his head and focused on peeling peanuts, not daring to look at her again…
Su He said cheerfully, “Since we’ve officially started dating, let me tell you about my family…”
She went on at length, introducing her family and explaining how she and Shen Ruyi had been switched at birth.
However, she didn’t mention how Shen Ruyi had taken revenge on her and the Su family—only that Shen Ruyi was dissatisfied with them and the two families had cut off contact.
As for why she didn’t say more—it simply wasn’t the right time yet.
It wasn’t that she didn’t trust Gu Chiyan, but people’s hearts were complicated.
The Shen family—especially their branch in the capital—held significant power. There was no need to involve him in that just yet.
After listening, Gu Chiyan took the initiative to say, “Then I’ll tell you about my family. My grandfather lives with the extended family. My parents are rarely home, so I usually stay in the dormitory at my workplace.
My eldest uncle works at a station, my third uncle works in agriculture, my youngest uncle works in foreign trade, my eldest aunt works in transportation, and my younger aunt works in cultural affairs…”
Su He was sharp.
From just that, she could tell his family background was even more formidable than she had imagined.
But she didn’t dwell on it. If she could borrow some strength, great—but in the end, a person had to rely on themselves.
After all, her original motive for pursuing Gu Chiyan had simply been that she liked his looks.
So even though he spoke vaguely, she didn’t press further and quickly changed the subject.
In truth, Gu Chiyan wasn’t trying to hide anything—he was afraid of scaring her off.
So he planned to reveal things gradually over time.
After discussing family matters, he didn’t know what else to say.
Fortunately, wherever Su He was, there was never an awkward silence. Most of the time, she talked while he listened with a smile.
As he listened, he kept peeling peanuts… then sunflower seeds…
By the time Principal Chen and Factory Director Tian returned from their walk, there was a pile of peeled peanuts and sunflower seeds on the table.
The two old men: “…”
