Chapter 9: Hoping to Get Close to the Sheng Family Through Her

Sheng Tang’s words caused a stir, shocking everyone present.

Even Qiao Shuyi was deeply shaken.

“Girl, you don’t have to go this far…”

Gu Linchuan blurted out, “Impossible! How could Mr. Sheng possibly be interested in her?!”

“Say that again?!”

Sheng Tang’s face turned dark, her fists clenched tightly, making a cracking sound. “Your stinking mouth, how can you say such nasty things? Did you eat shit…?”

Gu Linchuan was scolded red in the face, but he dared not retort.

Worried that the situation would spiral out of control, Qiao Shuyi quickly pulled Sheng Tang aside and addressed Gu’s parents. “Uncle Gu, Aunt Qin, since Gu Linchuan already has someone he loves, I don’t want to be the villain who breaks up a couple. Let’s just end it here, and we’ll go our separate ways from now on.”

“Shuyi, what do you mean?” Gu Mingcheng asked anxiously.

“What else could it mean?!”

Qiao’s father impatiently roared, “My daughter means she doesn’t want your son anymore! From now on, your son can be with whoever he wants, just don’t bother her!”

With a wave of his hand, he said, “Chen’s mother, show them out!”

Gu Mingcheng wanted to say something else, but he was escorted out by the Qiao family’s servants. “Mr. Gu, this way please.”

Finally, the three Gu family members left dejectedly.

The previously noisy Qiao house finally calmed down.

Tang Jingwan pulled Qiao Shuyi to sit on the sofa, reaching out to tidy up her hair, her eyes filled with heartache and self-blame. “Shuyi, don’t be sad. Tangtang is right, without Gu Linchuan, you’ll meet someone even better in the future.”

“Mom, I’m not sad.”

“How could you not be sad…”

Tang Jingwan’s voice was tinged with sadness. After all, as her mother, she knew how much her daughter had once loved Gu Linchuan. How could she just say she didn’t love him anymore…?

Qiao Shuyi didn’t explain further.

After all, she was reborn, and it was understandable that everyone would find it hard to accept such a drastic change in her.

But in her heart, she was incredibly firm. She had no love for Gu Linchuan, only a hatred that had been etched into her bones.

She couldn’t forget the pain of being burned alive, nor could she forget that man’s coldness and ruthlessness.

Granted, Liang Man’s death in her previous life was partly her fault, but was she the only one to blame? Was Qin Shuang not at fault?

It was Qin Shuang who came up with the idea of bribing her with money, and it was she who provided the money. She was merely a negotiator.

Liang Man also willingly accepted the two million and agreed to study abroad.

But why did he see her as the culprit?

Was it because Liang Man was dead, and Qin Shuang was his biological mother? He couldn’t blame his mother, so he transferred all his anger and hatred onto her?

She did make mistakes.

She shouldn’t have been soft-hearted and agreed to Qin Shuang’s request.

She also shouldn’t have meddled in his and the Gu family’s affairs.

This time, whether it was Gu Linchuan, Liang Man, or the Gu family, she would no longer interfere in their affairs.

But for the hatred of being burned alive in her previous life, one day, she would make Gu Linchuan pay!

Sheng Tang had other things to do in the afternoon and didn’t stay at the Qiao family for long.

Qiao Shuyi got up to see her off.

Before leaving, Sheng Tang warned her with a stern look, “Qiao Shuyi, if you soften up towards Gu Linchuan again, I’ll be furious with you!”

“Don’t worry, I won’t.” Qiao Shuyi smiled and waved goodbye.

“Oh, one more thing. Cen Xi won the International Piano Competition the other day and is planning a party to celebrate tomorrow night. She asked me to bring you along for some fun… You’re free, right?”

Qiao Shuyi thought for a moment, “I should be.”

“Then I’ll pick you up later. Just consider it a chance to relax.”

Before Qiao Shuyi could reply, Sheng Tang bent down and got into the car. “That’s settled then!”

“…Okay.”

Cen Xi was the daughter of the Cen family, a talented pianist with the nickname “Genius Piano Girl”. She had won numerous piano competitions both domestically and internationally at a young age.

Qiao Shuyi wasn’t very familiar with her, but Sheng Tang had a good relationship with her. They had known each other since childhood.

Since she was invited this time, she might as well go.

It wouldn’t hurt to expand her network.

Qiao Shuyi had heard about Cen Xi winning awards in her previous life, but she didn’t attend her victory party.

It had been a long time, and she couldn’t remember if she wasn’t invited or if she had something else to do and couldn’t go.

She thought the latter was more likely.

After all, Gu Linchuan had run away from their engagement party, which had a significant impact on her. She was depressed for a long time and didn’t want to interact with others.

Thinking back now, it was indeed foolish.

…

Meanwhile, at the Gu family’s house.

The servants were sent back to their rooms, leaving only the Gu couple and Gu Linchuan in the spacious living room.

“Kneel!” Gu’s father suddenly roared.

Gu Linchuan was taken aback. Even though he was reluctant, he still slowly knelt down in the face of his biological father’s authority.

“Gu Linchuan, are you insane?! For a penniless, powerless wild girl, you’re giving up the Qiao family?! Do you know that many of our Gu family’s projects are in partnership with the Qiao family? If they cancel the cooperation, we will face immeasurable losses!”

Gu Linchuan pursed his lips and retorted, “You said it was a partnership. If we have losses, won’t the Qiao family suffer as well? They won’t cancel the cooperation easily.”

“You know nothing! The Qiao family will only suffer a setback, but our Gu family will face bankruptcy! Do you understand?!”

Gu Linchuan’s face turned pale, but he still stubbornly said, “It won’t be that serious…”

Gu Mingcheng was instantly furious and clutched his chest, barely managing to utter a sentence, “You are… such a disappointment!”

Qin Shuang immediately stepped forward to pat his back and soothe him. “Linchuan, the Gu family’s development isn’t as good as it used to be. If it weren’t for the Qiao family’s support, do you think you would have your current life? We’re so eager to have you marry Qiao Shuyi, do you think we really like her that much?

It’s because our family is struggling now. The Qiao family has a deeper foundation than us and can help us a lot. Qiao Shuyi and the Sheng family’s daughter have such a good relationship, your father is hoping to get close to the Sheng family through her soon. Now, you’ve messed things up for us…”

Listening to his mother’s scolding, Gu Linchuan lowered his head, clenched his fists, and remained silent.

After Qin Shuang finished speaking for a long time, he suddenly raised his head. “Why do we have to rely on others? Without the Qiao family and the Sheng family, are we incapable?”

“You!” Gu Mingcheng was speechless with anger.

“I don’t believe that without them, our Gu family won’t be able to thrive. One day, the Gu family will surpass the Qiao family, even the Sheng family!”

Hearing his ambitious statement, Gu Mingcheng felt no relief, but instead, he was amused. “I’m waiting for that day, but before then, you need to break up with that Liang Man. We’ve seen how much Qiao Shuyi has loved you for so many years. Girls are usually soft-hearted. You should apologize to her sincerely and spend more time with her. She’ll eventually forgive you.”

“Yes, Linchuan, Qiao Shuyi must still love you. Just coax her a bit more. This marriage can’t be annulled.” Qin Shuang also chimed in.

Gu Linchuan remained silent for a long time this time.

Gu Mingcheng became impatient. “Did you hear anything I said?!”

“Impossible!”

Gu Linchuan suddenly stood up from the ground and roared, “Mom and Dad, I’ve thought it through. The one I truly love is Manman! I’ve always had only brother-sister feelings for Qiao Shuyi. Before, I was afraid to tell the truth because I felt guilty towards her. But now, I’m clear-headed!”

Gu Mingcheng and Qin Shuang were dumbfounded.

Gu Linchuan continued, “I’m sure I love Manman! I want to marry her and have children! I’m the only son of the Gu family. I will take on my responsibilities, but I will never use my marriage as a bargaining chip!”

After saying this, Gu Linchuan ignored his parents, who were furious, and resolutely turned to leave.

“You…”

Gu Mingcheng pointed at his back with trembling fingers, unable to utter a complete sentence. It wasn’t until the villa’s door slammed shut that he rolled his eyes and fainted.