What she needs to do next is to frequently appear around her aunt, show more care and concern, make her aunt feel cared for, and in the future, benefits are bound to come her way.
Perhaps, she might even get a share of the family business her aunt builds up. Even if she comes from a secondary branch, she is still part of the Gu Family bloodline, and she is very confident about it.
Unfortunately, she really was thinking too much.
Gu Hongrui noticed his daughterâs expression constantly changing: "The studies you missed while you were hospitalized last semester, hurry and make up for them during this period.
Iâve promised your counselor that there will be makeup exams after school starts, donât let me down."
Gu Yingying felt a headache coming on upon hearing this, and stood up, saying, "Iâll go read now."
*
By the time the He Family arrived, it was already late, He Jinxuan and Ye Liyan went to the station to pick them up.
Although Ye Liyan was not familiar with the He Family, remembering the time when the Shen Family sent the two children over, at least they didnât just throw the kids out.
No matter what, he had to remember this bit of kindness.
When the two of them picked up the family, upon hearing He Jinxuanâs introduction, several informed people lowered their heads guiltily.
Ye Liyan stepped forward to greet them: "Hello everyone."
Mr. He said awkwardly, "You came to pick us up, what about the two kids?"
Ye Liyan was quite polite to them: "They were sent to my third cousinâs place by him."
Originally, He Jinxuan planned to find a colleague to come and pick them up together, but since Ye Liyan happened to be there and had a car, he didnât look for anyone else.
The matters had passed, and Ye Liyan didnât want to dwell on them, moreover, taking care of someone elseâs child is a favor, not giving care is normal, he truly couldnât blame them.
Mr. He didnât know what to say next after asking that question.
He then heard He Jinxuan say: "Letâs get in the car first."
Mr. He, Mother He, and a few children got into He Jinxuanâs car, the other people got into Ye Liyanâs car. Fortunately, none of them were fat, so they could squeeze in and go back.
Once the cars started, Mr. He looked back and said: "Jinxuan, why did you let Ninghuiâs husband come to pick us up?"
He Jinxuan glanced at the rearview mirror: "Liyan happened to be there, and he had a car. When he learned I was coming to pick you up, he just came along."
Mr. He coughed lightly: "Ah, back then, the family indeed didnât handle things well. The family was quarrelling over the two children, and to keep the peace, I left them to you. Thinking about it now, it really shouldnât have been done."
Mother He felt embarrassed hearing the old manâs words, but at the time, if they hadnât given the two children to Jinxuan, the second couple would likely have blown the roof off; they had their own troubles too.
He Jinxuan didnât want to hear more of this, especially since there were nephews and nieces in the car: "Whether itâs Liyan or me, we can understand. Since itâs all in the past, letâs not mention it anymore."
Mother He responded to this: "Yes, every family has its problems. Back then, the family indeed was not peaceful either. Now that itâs all over, we should just look ahead."
Mr. He worried that Jinxuan might be unhappy after hearing this and secretly glanced at his son several times, only relaxing after seeing his normal expression.
Itâs best not to let important matters go undone and to avoid conflicts with Jinxuan.
At that time, He Jinxuan indeed thought his parents were somewhat selfish. Actually, even if they hadnât said so, he would have treated Ninghuiâs children as his own responsibility; they were just too eager.
Now that everything was in the past, regardless of the reasons, there is no need to bring it up again.