Chapter 249: I’m Afraid She’ll Look Down on Our Family
Old Master Gu was so angry his teeth itched.
“Tired”? She came by train, not on foot!
And besides, all those instant noodles together barely weighed over a pound—how heavy could they be?!
And “talking business”? What kind of business could a little girl like her possibly negotiate?!
More likely, she shamelessly insisted on tagging along with the factory leaders!
His grandson was a top student from the Imperial Capital University and a leading figure in the domestic computing field—so how did he turn into an idiot the moment he encountered this Su He?!
Still, it was just as well that the country girl had come. He could find an opportunity to meet her and make her back off on her own, stay away from his grandson!
With that thought, Old Master Gu forced a smile onto his stern face. “Oh, so it’s that girl Su He! Since she’s in the capital, find a time to have her come over. I’d like to have a good talk with her.”
Gu Chiyan looked a little troubled. “Grandpa, let’s wait a bit. I’m afraid she might look down on our family.”
Old Master Gu almost had his nose twisted out of shape from anger!
She would look down on our family?
A country girl looking down on us?
You’ve got it backwards, haven’t you?!
Suppressing his anger, he said, “There’s a saying—high-status families marry off their daughters, and lower-status families take in wives. What right does she have to be picky?! I’m making the decision. Bring her here tomorrow.”
Gu Chiyan smiled. “Grandpa, she won’t be free tomorrow—she has official business. How about this, I’ll meet her the day after tomorrow and ask her what she thinks.”
Old Master Gu: “……”
As if I’m the one chasing after her!
Come or don’t come, whatever!
Gu Chiyan then went on about how considerate and attentive Su He was, left behind two packs of instant noodles, and happily carried the remaining four out of the study, heading back to his work unit dormitory.
As he stepped out, he ran into Gu Wenqing, the fourth son of the Gu family—the very “Uncle Gu” Su He had unilaterally claimed before.
“Chiyan, what’s got you so happy?”
Gu Chiyan smiled. “Nothing much, Uncle. Just had a great chat with Grandpa.”
No sooner had he said that than the sound of something smashing came from inside the study.
Uncle Gu: “……”
After Gu Chiyan left, Uncle Gu knocked on the study door.
“Get in here!”
Uncle Gu shook his head. His father only managed to appear somewhat kind in front of Chiyan.
He entered and asked with a smile, “Dad, I saw Chiyan looking so cheerful—what’s the good news?”
Old Master Gu snorted. “Good news? More like running into a temptress!”
Uncle Gu: “…Dad, you can’t say things like that anymore. If someone catches wind of it, it won’t be good.”
Old Master Gu looked a bit embarrassed. “I’m just saying it at home. Forget that brat—did you need something?”
“Nothing major. Just had some questions at work and wanted to talk them over with you.”
Old Master Gu nodded. “Go ahead.”
“I’ve been leading foreign delegations for a while now. My principle has always been to seek common ground while reserving differences—downplay major issues and smooth over minor ones.
As long as the foreign guests weren’t too excessive, I’d turn a blind eye and let things pass.
But something that happened yesterday at the roast duck restaurant made me rethink things…
Those two foreigners were rude, but after being taught a lesson by a young girl, not only did they not protest, they actually behaved much better.
Even the rest of the delegation became more restrained.
So I’m wondering if I should adjust my working methods.”
Uncle Gu didn’t mention Su He’s name, only referring to her as a girl at the restaurant. It wasn’t intentional—he simply didn’t think it necessary.
Given Old Master Gu’s status, he naturally wouldn’t care about a girl’s name either. He said, “Your thinking is correct. Blind tolerance doesn’t earn respect. When it’s time to be firm, you have to be firm.
But you must be tactful—don’t give others anything to use against you.
When you have time, talk to that old man Gu Jinting as well. He’s stubborn—he might not realize this.
That old fellow hasn’t shown up in ages. Who knows what he’s been busy with.”
“Elder Gu has been preparing for the Autumn Trade Fair. I haven’t seen him for a while either.”
After chatting a bit more, Uncle Gu hurried back to work.
Old Master Gu had someone bring tea into the study. As he drank, he fumed.
What was so special about that Su He?!
How had she bewitched that brat so thoroughly?!
Even the girl Wenqing mentioned at the roast duck restaurant was a hundred times better than her!
Then his eyes landed on the two packs of instant noodles Gu Chiyan had left behind, and he grew even angrier!
If not for the fact that wasting food was unacceptable, he would have thrown them straight into the trash!
The more he looked at them, the more annoyed he became. He shoved the noodles into a drawer—out of sight, out of mind.
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Meanwhile, at the guesthouse, Principal Chen and Factory Director Tian were giving Su He a “talk.”
The main point was that Little Gu was an honest kid, and more importantly, he had a strong background. She mustn’t toy with his feelings and then abandon him.
Su He: “……”
Just this afternoon, you were worried I’d been tricked!
You even helped vet him for me!
How did you switch sides so fast?!
Of course, she knew they meant well. The Gu family was powerful—they were afraid she might get into trouble because of emotional entanglements.
Su He said seriously, “I’m sincere about this relationship. If things go well, I’m willing to build a family with Gu Chiyan. I won’t hurt him, and I certainly won’t abandon him.”
Relieved, Principal Chen and Director Tian exchanged glances—they found her words a bit odd.
Usually, it was men who made such assurances.
But thinking about how Gu Chiyan and Su He interacted, it somehow didn’t feel out of place.
Su He changed the subject. “Director Tian, tomorrow we need to go to the site to sign the contract. I’ve already discussed it with Director Jing—you should come with me.”
Director Tian’s eyes lit up immediately. “Alright, we’ll go together tomorrow.”
Then he patted Principal Chen’s shoulder. “Old Chen, sorry—you’re not from our food factory, so you can’t get in. Just wait under the tree tomorrow for our good news!”
Principal Chen couldn’t be bothered to respond. It was just a contract signing—nothing interesting to see anyway.
After chatting a bit more, Su He returned to her room.
As soon as she entered, the Exchange System popped up.
“Host, a whole day has passed. Have you made your decision? Don’t you want to know the good news I mentioned?”
Hmph, as long as you say yes, I can use the chance to make my demands! This time I’ll really show some authority as a system! Let you know that hosts are naturally our servants!
“Doggie, I’m thirsty. Get me a strawberry ice cream.”
[Host, you haven’t answered my question yet…]
“Cut the nonsense! I’ll count to three—one, two—”
Before she even finished “two,” a strawberry ice cream appeared in her hand.
“Doggie, now I can answer your question. I don’t want to know. Even if you want to tell me, I don’t want to hear it.”
Exchange System: #￥%@%￥@#￥%#……
