Gu Xingdong cast a meaningful glance at Qin Yue. "Have you forgotten whose house you're living in and whose food you're eating? It seems that after so many days, you still haven't learned your lesson. You still have no idea what you should and shouldn't say!"
"I heard that you've been telling people outside that you have a very good relationship with Chen Lishu, making them think you've latched onto someone powerful. You've been using this identity to do whatever you please, to get revenge for the suffering you endured before.
"You love to sow discord so much. If you and Chen Lishu were to split up, would there still be a place for you in this courtyard? If it weren't for us, the people here, do you really think you could still live here?
"I'm not saying all this for no reason. I'm just advising you to behave yourself. Don't think we don't see through your little schemes. If you really push us too far, you can get out. Without your connections, and with the grudges you've already made, do you think you could still stay in Kyoto unharmed?"
This was the most Gu Xingdong had ever said to her since they'd known each other, but she never expected it to be a threat. Qin Yue was stunned. She couldn't help but swallow, then looked at Gu Xingdong with red-rimmed eyes and said, "I didn't mean anything by it. I just felt it was a little unfair to you! I wanted to ask you something, am I wrong?" Da Feng Novel Network
"This matter has nothing to do with you. You'd better be well-behaved. I don't want to hear anything bad about Chen Lishu from your mouth again." After saying this coldly, Gu Xingdong turned to the children behind him and asked tenderly, "How are you guys? Are you full? If you are, come back to the room with Dad, and Dad will take you to play!"
As soon as they heard the word "play," the three children instantly became lively.
"I want to go, I want to go!"
"Dad, take me too. You haven't spent time with us and Mom for a long time."
"If Mom is still arguing with you, bring us along. Maybe we can help you two reconcile?"
"..."
And so, the four of them, one adult and three children, boisterously returned to the room.
Qin Yue watched Gu Xingdong's indifferent back, gritting her teeth in anger. Then, considering that Li Xiulan was still there, she couldn't show her emotions too obviously. She could only look at her with red-rimmed eyes pitifully and say, "Auntie, you believe me, I really didn't mean anything!"
Li Xiulan had indeed been swayed by Qin Yue's words just now. Were they an old couple who would argue all day and still want to live together? Then she thought, if the two of them were really fighting, how could they eat at the same table? Knowing Chen Lishu's temper, if she was truly angry today, the final outcome the next day would be divorce.
She had never seen Chen Lishu in a bad mood. Her interactions these days were no different from usual. Perhaps it was because Chen Lishu was too preoccupied with recent events and had no extra energy to pay attention to other things, which made her seem uncaring.
Upon thinking of this, Li Xiulan knew she had misunderstood Chen Lishu. Therefore, facing Qin Yue's pitiful appearance, she found it extremely fake. Her stomach churned, and she wished she could vomit on this hypocritical woman's face.
Qin Yue was waiting for Li Xiulan to agree with her, but the latter didn't even look at her and turned to leave. Qin Yue's expectations instantly shattered. She finished her meal with a grim expression and returned to her room.
About half an hour later, the door was opened, and Meng Lei walked in. "You always show your thoughts on your face, no wonder you can't do anything properly! You're useless!"
"Aren't you the same? The He family people are moving away today. Why didn't you stop them? Wouldn't it be better for us if they left?" Speaking of this matter, Qin Yue became even more angry.
If Chen Lishu had lost the He family's protection today, she could instigate Zhang Wan'er and the others whom Chen Lishu had offended, and make them unite to deal with Chen Lishu! She didn't believe Chen Lishu could fight three people alone!
Meng Lei heard Qin Yue's complaint and a cold smile appeared on his face. Then, he looked at Qin Yue with a grim expression and asked, "So, are you questioning my decision? I never thought of dealing with Chen Lishu from the beginning. I just wanted to use her to control the entire He family.
"It's obvious that this decision was successful. Now the He family is all worried about Granny He's condition, and He Zinian is even more distracted from work. My influence is slowly infiltrating their company, and soon the He Group will belong to our Meng family!
"I advise you to hide your own foxy tail if you have any ulterior motives in the future, otherwise your little tricks are nothing compared to the two old foxes of the He family! You can deal with Chen Lishu, but only if it doesn't disrupt my plans.
"If I find out that my plan has failed because of your interference, don't blame me for being ruthless and taking all the misfortune out on you. Do you understand?"
Qin Yue felt Meng Lei's imposing aura and couldn't help but swallow, then nodded repeatedly. "Don't worry, I definitely won't disrupt your plan. I was just talking, just joking. Please don't take it to heart."
After speaking, Qin Yue sheepishly ran to the side, patting her chest. This kind of thing was not suitable for her. From now on, she would do whatever he said, otherwise, any action that displeased him could lead to blame.
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Meanwhile, in another room.
Chen Lishu was lying on the bed, thinking about the events of the past period. Gu Xingdong suddenly burst in from outside and, without a word, pulled her hand and walked out.
Chen Lishu was stunned for a moment, then asked with some confusion, "What's wrong? Where are you taking me?"
"Keep your voice down, don't let them hear. Just follow me where I'm taking you." Gu Xingdong swept her into his arms and took Chen Lishu out of the room, then to the secret base of the courtyard, which was the basement.
"You!" Chen Lishu was about to ask Gu Xingdong what he was bringing her here for when she suddenly heard other voices in the basement. So she followed the sound and looked over. When she saw Grandpa He, Grandma He, and He Zinian all there, she couldn't help but be stunned.
She opened her mouth and asked with confusion, "Godfather, Godmother, and second brother, why are you all here? What kind of meeting are you having hiding here secretly!"