Chapter 268: With a Wife Like This, What More Could a Man Ask For
Su He had no idea her glorious 10,000-meter feat had already been exposed. Sitting in the jeep, she quietly reviewed her visit to the Gu family.
After summing up the experience and her shortcomings, she reached a conclusion:
The fattest, most “profitable sheep” in the Gu family… was Old Master Gu.
So from now on, she needed to keep making her presence felt in front of him. If she wasn’t there in person, no problem—she could call, write letters…
Show concern now and then, check in on him, send some local specialties from time to time—guaranteed to keep the old man wrapped around her finger…
Meanwhile, Gu Chiyan noticed she had been silent and felt deeply guilty.
He shouldn’t have brought her home before settling things with his family. Even though things turned out well, she had still suffered quite a bit…
Twenty minutes later, the jeep stopped in front of the guesthouse.
Principal Chen and Factory Director Tian had been waiting outside so long they were practically turning into statues!
When they saw Su He step out of a jeep, their eyes widened.
Good heavens… the Gu family is even more powerful than we thought.
Gu Chiyan had the driver head back first—he would ride his bicycle back to his dorm later.
Seeing that he wanted to talk, Su He had the two elders carry the things upstairs, then said to him, “Chiyan, I ate a bit too much tonight. Let’s take a walk to digest.”
He readily agreed.
After walking for a while, he finally spoke. “Little Su, I knew my grandfather might make things difficult for you, but I didn’t expect it to go this far. You’ve been wronged.
This is my fault for not thinking things through. I promise it won’t happen again.”
Su He smiled. “Chiyan, it’s our first time being in a relationship—small mishaps are normal.
And it’s not really a matter of being wronged. From Grandpa’s perspective, wanting a well-matched granddaughter-in-law isn’t unreasonable.
I’m a junior—being scolded a bit by elders isn’t a big deal.
What I worry about is you being caught in the middle because of me.
Chiyan, as long as you’re doing well, everything else doesn’t matter to me.”
Gu Chiyan—who could endure surgery without anesthesia—was instantly moved to the brink of tears.
What had he done to deserve a girl so devoted to him?
He wished he could take out his heart and give it to her.
His voice choked slightly. “Little Su, I…”
He had a thousand words in his heart, yet none could come out.
Su He wiped her eyes casually, her gaze shimmering with tears, yet she smiled. “Chiyan, you don’t have to say anything. I understand.”
He longed to pull her into his arms, to hold her close forever.
With a wife like this, what more could a man ask for?
But people of this era were reserved—conservative. They hadn’t even held hands, let alone embraced.
From that moment on, in Gu Chiyan’s heart, this visit—where Su He had been mistreated—became his lifelong guilt.
In the future, no matter what mistake she made, as long as she tearfully brought this up, he would surrender without resistance.
After calming himself, he said, “Little Su, I originally wanted to take you to meet my maternal grandfather. He’s very different from my grandfather—open-minded and easy to talk to.
But unfortunately, he’s out of town. I’ll bring you to meet him next time.”
Su He didn’t mind. There would be plenty of opportunities later—no need to rush everything in one trip.
He then asked about her plans.
She smiled. “Tomorrow morning I’ll sign a consignment contract with the supply and marketing company. In the afternoon, I’ll accompany Principal Chen to visit the night school. The day after, I’ll go shopping with them at the department store. Then I’ll head back to An County.”
Gu Chiyan quickly said, “Then I’ll come with you the day after tomorrow.”
She nodded. “Alright.”
…
After seeing her back to the guesthouse, he rode off on his bicycle.
The moment Su He entered, Director Tian eagerly asked, “Little Su, the Gu family’s background is no joke! Just those cigarettes and liquor alone—ordinary people can’t get them!”
Su He smiled. “It’s alright—just a bit better than my family.”
Director Tian: “……”
She took out the packed jujube pastries and fried jujube balls. “Old Master Gu was too enthusiastic—insisted I take these. Do I look like someone who freeloads? Come, try some—their maid cooks quite well.”
Director Tian ignored her humblebrag, surprised instead. “They even have a maid?”
“Mm, but only two—not really enough.”
Director Tian: “……”
“And that jeep that brought you back?”
“It’s Grandpa Gu’s. I said we could take the bus, but he insisted—almost begged—to send me. If I hadn’t stopped him, he might’ve come himself…”
Principal Chen frowned. “Little Su.”
She immediately lowered her head and fell silent.
Sigh… familiarity isn’t always good—harder to fool people.
He stared at her. “Did the Gu family make things difficult for you?”
Knowing she couldn’t hide it, she grinned. “A little. Old Master Gu is a bit snobbish, but I’ve already straightened him out. Don’t worry—if he didn’t accept me, would he send a car and give me all this stuff?”
After thinking it over, Principal Chen relaxed.
Su He suddenly slapped her forehead. “Oh right! That Uncle Gu we met at the restaurant before—he’s Chiyan’s fourth uncle. Who would’ve thought he really is my uncle now? What a coincidence!
And that Old Gu we met in Shanghai—he turns out to be friends with Grandpa Gu!
See? Outstanding people always end up in the same circle—it’s only a matter of time before everyone knows each other…”
She still didn’t know that the garrison leader was Gu Chiyan’s eldest uncle—if she did, she’d be even more smug.
Principal Chen and Director Tian exchanged a glance, both surprised.
If Old Gu and Old Master Gu were friends, then the Gu family’s background was indeed formidable.
They felt genuinely happy for Su He. Though she was outstanding, she lacked background—she might have suffered against the Shen family in the future.
Now, with the Gu family behind her, they felt reassured.
After chatting for a while, Su He finally returned to her room.
The trading system immediately popped up.
“Host! I provided you with tea culture materials today and even found a chess expert online to help you fool that old turtle—shouldn’t you settle the bill?”
Su He was in a good mood, so she paid without hesitation.
The system was stunned.
Wait… no bargaining?
Is she plotting something?
The more it thought, the more uneasy it became—until it finally refunded the money.
Better safe than sorry!
“Host, today is your first day entering the Gu family—consider this my congratulatory gift!”
Su He was a bit surprised, but free money was free money—she accepted it with a smile.
Seeing her “scheming” smile, the system finally relaxed.
Yep—definitely a trap!
Then it grew smug.
I’m getting smarter and smarter now—this host’s tricks won’t fool me anymore!
