Gu Hongrui heard his daughterâs words and couldnât help but frown at her: "Focus on your studies, and donât worry about other things."
Gu Yingying saw that her dad wasnât listening to her at all and said anxiously, "Dad, I mean no harm. I just want to build a good relationship with Aunt before Great Uncle and Auntie return to the country.
That way, when the rest of the Gu Family returns, we wonât be caught off guard."
Gu Hongrui always felt there was another meaning behind his daughterâs words, but he couldnât pinpoint it: "Iâve noted it down, and Iâll ask your aunt about it later."
At this moment, Gu Yingyingâs mom, Liang Yifang, came over with a plate of cut fruit: "Hongrui, Yingying isnât wrong. Wanqing has been back for quite a while, and we havenât visited her yet.
When Great Uncle and Auntie come back, weâll indeed have some explaining to do. After all, they helped us a lot when we were overseas. We should be more considerate towards Wanqing."
Gu Hongrui frowned and looked at his wife, wanting to discern something from her expression, but Liang Yifangâs face was calm, showing no other emotions.
As he withdrew his gaze: "You know what Wanqing is like. Make sure not to develop any unnecessary thoughts, and pay more attention to the kids."
Liang Yifang paused in her movements to put down the plate and swallowed back what she was going to say, simply replying, "Got it."
She also felt that her husband was too stubborn, only knowing how to handle things without any flexibility.
She naturally understood her daughterâs thoughts, but if her husband doesnât say anything, she certainly canât do anything, so she cautiously spoke, "Hongrui, Yingying isnât wrong. The more we interact with relatives, the closer our relationships will become.
Before Great Uncle and Auntie return, we should make a trip to Wanqingâs place. Otherwise, when they ask after they come back, what will we say?"
She thought: when the elders come back and ask about Wanqing, their family canât afford not to know anything about it. At that time, how will Great Uncle and Auntie view their family? They wonât consider them for any good opportunities.
For the sake of this family, she must prepare in advance and prevent any criticism from Great Uncle and Auntie.
Gu Hongrui recalled that a few days ago, Great Uncle mentioned over the phone that he had entrusted everything over there to Gu Yuanzhong and that they would return soon once everything was settled.
However, since Wanqing hadnât mentioned it to him, he didnât feel comfortable asking.
Thinking over what his wife said, he agreed: "Alright, Iâll handle it. When I see Wanqing, Iâll ask her what she thinks."
Liang Yifang smiled softly: "Good. Then letâs start preparing. We should do this soon. Even though Wanqing doesnât need our care, we canât just ignore her. When Great Uncle and Auntie find out, they might not say anything, but theyâll surely think weâre not managing things well."
The next day, after finishing his tasks, Gu Hongrui indeed went to Gu Wanqingâs office.
Gu Wanqing looked up at the visitor: "What brings you here? Is there something you need?"
Gu Hongrui hesitated for a moment but then spoke up: "Wanqing, youâve been back for a while now. Your sister-in-law and the kids want to visit you. Would that be convenient?"
Gu Wanqing put down the file in her hands and looked up. She actually understood their intentions, but since it was brought up, she didnât refuse: "How about next weekend?"
Gu Hongrui saw that Gu Wanqing agreed and smiled: "Alright, theyâll definitely be happy to hear that, but Iâll need you to provide the exact address."
Gu Wanqing meticulously provided the suburban address, and only after clarifying did Gu Hongrui leave.