Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!

Gu Juying pondered deeply.

Gu Xiaoqing saw that Gu Juying was really taking it seriously, and finally relaxed. This time, she had to make sure Gu Juying wised up. If she were to say that Feng Shichao wasn’t suitable for Gu Juying, she’d likely arouse her suspicion, thinking she’s trying to steal him away.

In that case, Gu Juying would probably get in deeper, so she could only hint at it indirectly, trying to wake Gu Juying up, at least preventing her from easily getting involved with Feng Shichao like in the previous life.

Gu Xiaoqing couldn’t just sit back and do nothing.

Anyway, from what it seemed now, Gu Juying wasn’t that deeply in love with Feng Shichao yet. That made it easier; first, plant the seeds of doubt in Gu Juying’s mind, then gradually tarnish Feng Shichao’s image, and follow that by revealing the issues with Feng Shichao’s family. Surely, Gu Juying wouldn’t fall in so easily.

"Alright, alright, let’s not talk about those irrelevant people. I’m here just to see you, only to find out you’ve already got a boyfriend."

Gu Xiaoqing complained nonchalantly, probing to find how Feng Shichao held up in Gu Juying’s heart.

Gu Juying pinched Gu Xiaoqing playfully, her eyes revealing a bit of shyness, but her mouth was unforgiving, scolding, "You little rascal, now you dare to tease your big sister, are you looking for trouble?"

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"Ow, why is your grip so strong now?"

Gu Xiaoqing pretended to be in pain, frowning while rubbing her arm.

From the east room, Gu Juying’s mom called out, "Juying, don’t bully Xiaoqing. Be careful when you mess around like that. You have quite a strong grip, don’t end up hurting Xiaoqing."

The tone was filled with concern.

Gu Juying glared at Gu Xiaoqing, as if blaming her for this.

She pointed at Gu Xiaoqing, and Gu Xiaoqing immediately opened her mouth to yell, but Gu Juying quickly covered it, threatening softly, "Do you want my mom to beat me?"

Gu Xiaoqing laughed so hard her eyes almost crinkled, and only then did Gu Juying let go, giggling herself.

"Auntie, Juying and I were just playing around, there’s no need to worry."

That seemed to quiet the east room.

Gu Juying finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"So, how have you been lately?"

Gu Juying had heard that Gu Xiaoqing had gotten into Shanghai University, which was quite a shocking piece of news in their small village.

University students at this time were still a rarity, cherished like precious goods.

Because of this, aside from repairing roads, Gu Ruhai gained another reputation for being the father of a university student.

Who in this place didn’t admire him?

Those who used to talk behind Gu Ruhai’s back now sang his praises, claiming what a stroke of fortune he had.

He could make money and had three accomplished children.

Their household even had a university student studying in Shanghai.

Look how fortunate Gu Ruhai was.

People said this everywhere.

Now, who wouldn’t envy the Gu Family?

"School starts in September, I’ll be heading to Shanghai for my studies. How’s life at the military academy for you? I’ve heard that the standards are very strict there. After graduation, you’ll be a big military doctor."

Gu Xiaoqing teased with a smile.

Their opportunities were different, but they had both diverged from their past lives. Gu Xiaoqing believed it was a good beginning.

Gu Juying smiled wryly, "You have no idea how strict our instructor is, like a downright fascist. I’m about ready to drop dead from exhaustion. Thankfully, it’s only three months. Once I get through it, everything will be fine."

Gu Xiaoqing knew that military training was always the most grueling.

She nodded, advising Gu Juying, knowing that her friend was impulsive and hot-tempered, always charge-ahead regardless of circumstances.

"You’re grown up now; you can’t just do whatever you want like when you were a kid. You need to think things through a bit more."

Gu Juying nodded.

"I know, or else I’ll keep getting scolded."

It seemed Gu Juying hadn’t been spared from her instructor’s wrath.

"Hey, aren’t there a lot of guys at your military school? Why not find yourself a soldier?"

Gu Xiaoqing was curious; maybe Gu Juying just wasn’t into the rugged type.

Gu Juying blushed and glared at Gu Xiaoqing, saying, "My dad wants me to marry a soldier, but the more he says it, the more I want to rebel. Actually, I like those special forces or armed police type guys; they seem manly to me."

Gu Xiaoqing finally saw where Gu Juying’s problem lay.

It was a classic case of rebelliousness.

Gu Xiaoqing earnestly said, "Your dad has your best interests at heart; there’s nothing wrong with marrying a soldier. At least your dad would definitely do a thorough background check on them, for your sake.

Don’t take your blessings for granted. I have a friend who went against her family’s wishes and insisted on finding her own match, but she got tricked. It turned out the guy was already married, lied about it, got her pregnant, and then ran off when he didn’t want to take responsibility.

The girl had to undergo an abortion, leading to a tragic outcome. Her parents were so aggrieved they suffered strokes and became bedridden. Who could foresee such a fate?"

This was an embellished version of Gu Juying’s past life’s tragedy.

As expected, upon hearing this, Gu Juying immediately stood up enraged, saying, "Are there really such men in the world? Do they even deserve to be called men?

If it were me, I’d find that guy and beat him up; I wouldn’t let him have it easy."

Still with that heroic demeanor.

Gu Xiaoqing shook her head.

Gu Juying calmed down, laughing sheepishly, "I’m just saying, but now I understand why my dad always tells me the world is dangerous, society is unpredictable, really. You can’t judge a book by its cover."

Somehow, Gu Juying’s thoughts drifted to Feng Shichao.

Could that person be the same?

Feng Shichao was already twenty-nine; the more she thought about it, the more suspicious he seemed.

Seeing Gu Juying, Gu Xiaoqing knew what was going through her mind.

She smiled calmly.

The effect had been achieved.

"I won’t be in the village for many days. If you have time, come to my place to play. The day after tomorrow, I plan to visit my grandmother’s from my mother’s side; I probably won’t be back."

Gu Xiaoqing said.

Gu Juying nodded, feeling a bit disappointed.

But she said nothing more.

After having a meal at Gu Juying’s house, Gu Xiaoqing went home.

The words had been said; the only thing left was unveiling Feng Shichao’s true colors.

Gu Xiaoqing thought it would require finding Feng Shichao’s wife and child.

She remembered from the previous life that Feng Shichao’s wife and child were in a village near Ten-mile Castle.

It wasn’t a wealthy place, hence nobody knew.

Ten-mile Castle seemed to be where a cousin from the Gu family’s second uncle’s side married into.

Gu Xiaoqing had an idea.

After a couple of days, she’d move on that. She had to reveal Feng Shichao’s true self while she was still around.

She couldn’t let Gu Juying continue having illusions. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)