Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Chapter One-Hundred and Eighty-Eight: Heaven-sent (1/2)
Chapter 188: Chapter One-Hundred and Eighty-Eight: Heaven-sent
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Flattery will get you everywhere; it’s a universal fact. As expected, Madam Gu was delighted by Little Madam Gu’s flattery, and her expression softened. “I’m the eldest of our family branch, so I naturally have to think and plan more. Otherwise, the main family branch would have swallowed us whole. It’s good that you understand my intentions. You can go back and discuss what you should do next,” Madam Gu dismissed them.
Only then did Little Madam Gu and Yun Liu stand up and leave. After they’ve exited the room, Little Madam Gu snorted coldly and quickened her pace. Yun Liu quickly followed but didn’t dare to say a word.
Little Madam Gu finally sighed in relief when she returned to her residence. Being observant, Yun Liu poured her a glass of water. Little Madam Gu looked up at Yun Liu and asked, “When you were in the Yun family, did you also follow behind Madam Yun like a timid mouse?”
Yun Liu pondered the question and didn’t know how to answer it because she couldn’t work out Little Madam Gut s intentions. Little Madam Gu didn’t chide or mind her hesitant attitude and only waved her hand to signal for Yun Liu to sit down.
“Our Gu family’s daughters aren’t to be so submissive, so you’d better straighten your back and behave accordingly in the future,” Little Miss Gu instructed. “You were the Yun family’s adopted daughter before, but now, you’re a proper young lady of the Gu family. Don’t act so timid. Otherwise, you’ll embarrass our family, and people will gossip about us again.”
She took a sip of water to moisten her throat and continued, “Don’t let Gu Wen’s arrogance fool you; she doesn’t have as high a standing in the family as she pretends to. Her biological mother’s status is… unacceptable. Your aunt, Madam Gu, only used that woman as a child bearer. Unfortunately, that woman bore a daughter instead of a son. Madam Gu kept and raised the child because it’s better than nothing.”
“As for that Gu Man… Well, you heard your aunt just now. Her identity in our family is also awkward. Although you’ve been raised outside of our family for so many years, you’re still your father and I’s biological daughter. Your bloodline—your status—isn’t in any way inferior to those two girls, so you don’t have to be afraid of them.”
“Yes, Mom. I understand,” Yun Liu replied obediently.
Little Madam Gu gazed attentively at Yun Liu as she asked, “Is our relationship with the Yun family reparable?” She had to complete Madam Gu’s task; she couldn’t afford to fail.
“How do you want to repair it, Mom?” Yun Liu calmly inquired. “I’ll help you