Chapter 841: Chapter 843: Like Soaked in a Honey Jar
"I am Nianhua’s biological mother, Fang Yue." Although Fang Yue was not pleased, she remembered Gu Hai’s words today, telling her to make Xu Nianhua feel at home. She scrutinized Pei Yicheng and asked, "Where do you work?"
"Ningbei Architectural Institute." Pei Yicheng answered while observing Fang Yue simultaneously. Whether it was due to first impressions, Pei Yicheng felt that Xu Nianhua didn’t resemble Fang Yue in the slightest.
Xu Nianhua’s gentleness unconsciously emanated from her eyes and brows.
And Fang Yue?
It was all an act.
Pei Yicheng was young, but he was very perceptive about reading people. Not just with Fang Yue, but also Gu Mingzhu. Gu Mingzhu acted well, even better than Fang Yue, but his intuition told him that Gu Mingzhu and Fang Yue were both pretending.
"Architectural Institute, huh." Fang Yue vaguely knew it was related to building houses, so she didn’t ask further, just said, "Nianhua, you’re still young. When a woman gets married, she must find someone reliable, like your brother-in-law Jiang Jing, who is very good to your sister."
Fang Yue took the opportunity to mention Jiang Jing and praised him to the skies. Gu Mingzhu’s face was filled with a happy smile, and she explained that Jiang Jing had to leave due to a sudden matter.
"Little sister, I feel that the Gu Family doesn’t value you at all. Today is your first visit to the Gu Family, yet your own brother-in-law had a sudden matter, and your own father also had things to do. Are those things more important than you, their daughter?" Xu Nian’an muttered softly, yet just loud enough for Fang Yue to hear.
Fang Yue’s expression changed slightly, repeatedly explaining that there really were important things, and Gu Mingzhu changed the topic, saying, "Nianhua, let me show you to your room. We live next door. Mom and Dad have decorated the room beautifully. See if you like it."
"Okay." Xu Nianhua responded, following Gu Mingzhu upstairs. Her room was no longer arranged in the former guest room but was chosen to be next to Gu Mingzhu’s. The room looked spacious and was decorated in a girlish style, clearly showing some thought had been put into it.
Xu Nianhua silently observed, thinking of the past. Comparing it with the present, she felt that no matter the time, she must rely on her own capabilities.
The Xu Family was poor in the past, and the Gu Family didn’t regard her, their biological daughter, as important. But now, it was different...
"How is it, do you like it?" Gu Mingzhu asked with a smiling face. Her gaze on Xu Nianhua carried a trace of jealousy, though she hid it well. She had always considered herself the most beautiful, always having the best in life, but the sight of Xu Nianhua dampened her spirits.
Xu Nianhua’s features were exquisite, her eyes and brows perfectly proportioned, and her figure couldn’t be questioned. She herself had gained a lot of weight compared to before, her belly as if stuffed with a ball.
"It’s okay." Xu Nianhua replied indifferently, her gaze falling on her belly, and she asked, "You’re about to deliver, right?"
"The end of next month." Gu Mingzhu gently touched her belly, happiness shining in her eyes, saying, "Nianhua, don’t blame Dad and Mom. Blame that damn thief for stealing you away. Over the years, they’ve been searching for you, and finally, the heavens helped us reunite. We are so happy."
"From now on, you will never endure hardships again, and no one will bully you anymore." Gu Mingzhu said sincerely.
Xu Nianhua silently took a step back and said, "I’m not suffering; my parents love me, and my two brothers protect me. I’m like being soaked in a jar of honey, it’s so sweet."