Chapter 203 - 202: Who Spent Whose Money (Fourth Update)
Shang Wenhua was eating shrimp balls in big mouthfuls, took a sip of juice, and started moving his chopsticks rapidly across the table full of dishes.
The speed at which he was eating left Gu Xiaoying and Gu Xiaoqing stunned.
Gu Xiaoqing quietly scooted her chair back a bit, to avoid any splattering food staining her clothes.
Gu Xiaoying also awkwardly turned her eyes away, to save Shang Wenming from embarrassment. After all, it was Shang Wenming’s sister, not an outsider, but her manners didn’t really reflect those of a university student or someone from a scholarly family background.
As if she were a starving ghost reincarnated.
Gu Xiaoqing wasn’t looking down on others, but she just couldn’t stand such behavior.
Shang Wenming noticed Gu Xiaoqing’s expression. Though it wasn’t contempt, the implication was definitely not looking up to them, and this made him furious. He whispered, "Wenhua, why are you eating like you’re starved? Mind your manners."
Shang Wenhua put down the chopsticks angrily, glaring at Shang Wenming and said, "Brother, you can’t do this, you complain every month about not having enough money, needing mom to help you out, but you’re a manager at a high-end hotel. Where is all your salary going?
This table of food isn’t cheap, right? Dad and mom haven’t even eaten this well. Yet, you have money to treat your girlfriend to a lavish meal. Tsk, tsk, look at your clothes and handbag, all of that’s paid for by my brother?
Have you forgotten your mother now that you have a wife."
Her gaze darted to Gu Xiaoying and Gu Xiaoqing, her tone was blatantly accusing Gu Xiaoying of being a shameless woman after her brother’s money.
Gu Xiaoying was just about to speak. Nobody could tolerate such slander in their heart.
But Gu Xiaoqing pressed down on her arm, gently patting her sister’s hand, waiting for Shang Wenhua to continue her rant.
Probably noticing Gu Xiaoqing’s action, Shang Wenhua thought to herself, at least you’re sensible enough to know you’re spending my brother’s money, and you’re not confident. If you dare to argue with me today, let’s see how I handle you.
With disdain, she continued to scold Shang Wenming, "Brother, you have no taste. What does this woman have? No figure, no looks, just a woman who spends money without ability, the streets are full of them, she’s not worthy of you at all.
You don’t fancy Sister Wu, Director Wu’s daughter, yet you associate with this petty-minded woman. What if mom finds out, how will you explain?"
The implication of her words suddenly shocked Gu Xiaoying.
There’s another woman involved here.
Shang Wenming didn’t expect his sister to spill everything. Flustered, he loudly rebuked Shang Wenhua, "Shut up! Is this a place for your nonsense? Can’t your mouth stop even while eating? I’ve already told mom, I’m not interested in that Wu Meili, Xiaoying is my true love. If you keep blabbering, leave at once."
His voice was so stern it was chilling, and Gu Xiaoying immediately tried to soothe Shang Wenming, "Don’t be so loud, it’s probably a misunderstanding, you might frighten your sister."
Shang Wenming gratefully gave Gu Xiaoying a passionate look.
Gu Xiaoying blushed with shyness.
But Shang Wenhua wasn’t having it, never in her life had her brother yelled at her like that. The family always treated her like a precious treasure, even her parents wouldn’t raise their voice at her, let alone Shang Wenming.
Eyes turning red, she pointed at Gu Xiaoying and said, "You’re pretending to be a good person. It’s all because of you, if not for you, my brother wouldn’t talk to me like that. Such hypocrisy, pretending to be nice, you’re only after my brother’s money. I’ve seen plenty of women like you, clinging to him because he’s handsome and rich. Unfortunately, my mom wouldn’t accept someone like you; even if you paid our family, they wouldn’t want you."
"Slap."
Shang Wenhua covered her face in disbelief, looking at Shang Wenming.
Gu Xiaoying and Gu Xiaoqing had flushed faces. Being humiliated like this, not reacting would mean having too big of a heart.
Gu Xiaoqing pulled Gu Xiaoying to stand up, coldly saying to Shang Wenhua, "You can ask your dear brother, does my sister need to spend his money? My sister’s clothes are worth more than your brother’s monthly salary, and our family’s girls don’t need to ingratiate themselves with others.
If you can’t speak well, don’t speak at all, lest you become a laughing stock. Come on, sis, no need to stay here and let others humiliate us."
She pulled Gu Xiaoying to leave.
Gu Xiaoying never expected Shang Wenming’s sister to see her like this. Shang Wenming always told Gu Xiaoying how kind and polite his family was, with a scholarly background, easy to get along with.
Gu Xiaoying had high hopes for her future in-laws, hoping they were a kind family, hoping her future mother-in-law and sister-in-law were easy to get along with.
After all, Shang Wenming was gentle, peaceful, with no difficult social factors, unlike rural folks.
Gu Xiaoying was hopeful.
But it seemed in just a moment everything appeared differently, and the underlying things didn’t seem to be much better than those fierce rural women.
Gu Xiaoying felt a bit disappointed.
The beautiful feelings about romance in her heart suddenly felt unreal.
Shang Wenming panicked; if his little sister messed this up, all his efforts would be in vain.
He worked so hard to win over Gu Xiaoying’s heart.
Despite Gu Xiaoying treating him well, she was also introverted and not open-hearted. If it weren’t for his persistence and ability to talk and read people’s emotions, it was not easy to win Gu Xiaoying’s heart.
Thinking that Shang Wenhua might ruin everything, wouldn’t that mean all his hard work was for nothing?
He hurriedly grabbed Gu Xiaoying’s wrist, saying, "Xiaoying, don’t be angry, my sister is young, she doesn’t know about us, it was just her assumptions. It’s not my view at all. I like you a lot and want to take you home to meet my parents. We shouldn’t let others’ words deny our long-standing feelings."
Gu Xiaoqing mentally gave a thumbs-up.
Impressive, his words are well-reasoned; it would be hard for most women to resist.
He truly seemed deeply affectionate.
Could she bear to be angry with him because of his sister?
Sure enough, Gu Xiaoying softened, saying to Shang Wenming, "I know, you are you, and your family is your family. But today’s scene was too much; look at everyone watching, it’s embarrassing. You should take your sister home first, and we’ll talk later; we can’t let others laugh at us."
Gu Xiaoying couldn’t bear it, after all, it was her first love, and she was somewhat accommodating at heart. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)