Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!

Gu Xiaoqing had to smile and say, "I’m just waiting for you. Come on, follow me."

Pushed open the door and walked in.

The server in charge of managing the line saw Gu Xiaoqing and immediately greeted, "Miss Gu, you have some free time today, huh?"

Seeing the people behind Gu Xiaoqing, he quickly understood and said, "Bringing friends to dine, huh? Follow me, the private room your family reserved is unoccupied today."

This is a private room reserved by the Gu Family for their own use, to avoid putting the staff in a difficult position when special treatment is needed.

Gu Xiaoqing nodded and walked inside.

Inside, other staff immediately took over the task of attending to Gu Xiaoqing and led them upstairs.

The main branch was still bustling as usual.

Wei Ziyun and He Min leaned in and murmured in Gu Xiaoqing’s ear, "This is your family’s?"

Gu Xiaoqing nodded.

I just don’t want to show off, but it’s not like I can say it’s not.

Guo Donghua’s face turned black, like the bottom of a pot, thinking Gu Xiaoqing was doing this on purpose.

This is intended to embarrass me, clearly someone from a wealthy family, yet always pretending to be a country bumpkin; isn’t this on purpose?

After entering the private room, everyone took their seats.

There’s basically no need to order food; Gu Xiaoqing, being the owner, could arrange for the ordering in advance.

Anyway, it’s all the best specialties, no one here would be shortchanged.

Except for Guo Donghua, the other girls had completely forgotten their earlier remarks about Gu Xiaoqing, now smiling and trying to butter up to her.

"Gu Xiaoqing, this is your family’s business, we never expected. You never said anything, we thought your family’s situation was just average. Who knew you were hiding in plain sight? A real rich person right among us."

He Yan exaggerated proudly.

She had worked really hard this year, just barely making it into Shanghai Jiao Tong University. She would be at the same school as Gu Xiaoqing, and without building a good relationship now, who knows where this advantage might be exploited in the future?

This indeed is a true tycoon.

The branch stores of Gu Family Spicy Hot Pot are spread all over the country.

This wealth is not something ordinary rich people can compare to.

Calling Gu Xiaoqing a tycoon is actually putting it mildly.

Guo Donghua was even more depressed, "Hiding in plain sight? More like playing the fool to catch the wise."

The voice was low, and now Guo Donghua had lost her confidence.

This year, three people got into Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and she was one of them.

Initially, she felt that Gu Xiaoqing was only slightly better in academics, in all other aspects, they were far apart, and her family background was incomparable to Gu Xiaoqing’s.

In that place, it would be Gu Xiaoqing who others would mock, right?

He Yan and her had been close mainly because of her generosity, often treating He Yan to snacks, or buying small accessories for her.

But now, compared to Gu Xiaoqing, she was way behind, almost several blocks away.

By looking at He Yan’s face, it was clear what she was thinking.

She would love to latch onto Gu Xiaoqing, this big fish.

Everyone had an ostensibly unpleasant but still somewhat pleasant meal.

It was agreed to go Dutch initially, but in the end, Gu Xiaoqing footed the bill. Eating at her family’s restaurant, she felt like the hostess, and had she insisted on going Dutch, these people would have cursed her on their way back.

Besides, Gu Xiaoqing had wanted to treat Bai Zhongyuan; originally planning to invite Bai Zhongyuan to a meal, this served as the treat.

Bai Zhongyuan took Gu Xiaoqing home.

Upon parting, He Yan shamelessly got Gu Xiaoqing’s family phone number, saying they should try to buy tickets together next time and keep each other company.

Gu Xiaoqing lost simply because her face wasn’t thick enough.

Bai Zhongyuan’s car drove away.

Just as Gu Xiaoqing was about to enter her house, she saw a car stop at their doorstep.

She had no choice but to stand still to see who it was.

The car door opened, and it was Gu Xiaoying who got out.

Gu Xiaoqing was surprised; from the other side of the car, a man in his twenties stepped out, wearing a suit and tie, with gold-rimmed glasses, looking quite refined.

Gu Xiaoying, upon seeing Gu Xiaoqing, appeared somewhat flustered, but mostly shy.

The gentleman took Gu Xiaoying by the hand, came up to Gu Xiaoqing, and politely greeted, "You must be Xiaoqing, I’m your sister’s boyfriend, Shang Wenming. Pleased to meet you. I didn’t prepare a gift for our first meeting, I’m a bit embarrassed, but I’ll come by personally to make it up sometime."

Refined and polite, the kind of person who naturally wins favorable impressions.

He extended a hand to shake Gu Xiaoqing’s.

Gu Xiaoqing reached out her hand, shaking his warmly, her eyes landing on the Omega watch on his wrist.

"So, you’re my sister’s boyfriend? If you have time, feel free to visit our home, it’d be nice to meet my parents too."

Gu Xiaoqing invited.

Mainly she wanted to gauge Shang Wenming’s character.

Gu Xiaoying’s face immediately blushed with embarrassment, giving Xiaoqing a gentle push and said, "Come on, we’re on our way out, aren’t you going to go in?"

Gu Xiaoqing immediately pouted, looking aggrieved, "You got a boyfriend and now you don’t want a sister anymore."

She ran off.

Gu Xiaoying sighed with relief, feeling oddly more tense facing Gu Xiaoqing than facing Gu Ruhai.

Maybe it was because this younger sister had always forcefully protected the family, leaving an indelible mark on her heart.

Gently, she told Shang Wenming, "Drive safely."

Shang Wenming smiled and then drove away.

After the car disappeared for a long time, Gu Xiaoying opened the door to go home.

That evening, as expected, Gu Xiaoqing came into Gu Xiaoying’s room.

Insisting strongly on sleeping with her sister.

If Gu Xiaoying didn’t understand that this girl was set on interrogating her, she’d be a fool after living in the city for so long.

But avoiding it wouldn’t help.

Gu Xiaoqing had the patience and skills to wear you down.

"Spill the truth, sis. How long has this been going on?"

Gu Xiaoqing was straightforward; she was there for this.

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Using firm interrogation tactics.

Gu Xiaoying lay under the covers, feeling a bit shy but calmly narrated how she and Shang Wenming met.

Turns out they met at a business chain’s annual conference. Shang Wenming was in charge of hosting the event, and Gu Xiaoying was a representative, which led to their acquaintance over time.

Gu Xiaoying, being quite attractive, had many suitors, but none had won her favor, hence the delay.

Shang Wenming, being a pleasingly handsome man, well-cultured, eloquent, and able to delight girls easily, worked as the hotel manager, a not-so-low position that quickly impressed Gu Xiaoying.

Their relationship began in May, though they hadn’t informed the family. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)