CHAPTER 147: CHAPTER 147: A GIFT OF CONGRATULATIONS

It’s probably because they knew Ling Tianyou was behind Gu Ningyue that the case of Gu Heng being stabbed was investigated quickly.

Within just a few days, they had already apprehended the suspect.

When they showed Gu Heng the photos for identification, he immediately nodded.

But what followed was the discovery during the investigation that Gu Heng was involved in prostitution and gambling, ready to be dealt with as soon as he was discharged from the hospital.

When Gu Zheng learned of this, he was so angry that he broke several cups at home.

Gu Ningyue watched him explode from the side, her eyes cold.

After venting, Gu Zheng hoped she could approach the director to prevent Gu Heng from having a criminal record.

If this got out, the entire Gu Family would be completely disgraced.

Gu Ningyue spread her hands, "There’s nothing I can do, and besides, who in the whole of City A doesn’t know what Gu Heng has done? It’s just that no one talks about it! This time, let it serve as a lesson for him!"

Gu Zheng knew that Gu Ningyue was very different from before, and he didn’t continue to speak after she said this.

He just let out a deep sigh and slumped onto the sofa.

Gu Ningyue turned and went upstairs. As she closed the door, the sound slowly reached Gu Zheng’s ears, "So, it’s better not to spoil your son too much."

In the hospital, Gu Wanwan had already explained the situation to Li Yulan.

Li Yulan, who had been transferred to a general ward in the past few days, was pale as paper, but spoke with less difficulty: "Wanwan, go find Mingchen! He’ll figure something out. Your brother is still young, he’ll change."

"Mom!" Gu Wanwan looked at Li Yulan, her tone a bit impatient: "Xiao Heng has had years to change already! I think letting him stay inside for a while would be good, so he stops causing trouble outside."

Li Yulan lay on the hospital bed, still receiving IV treatment, her voice turning cold: "Wanwan, he is your own brother. Do you really want to have a brother with a criminal record?"

Gu Wanwan pursed her lips: "Mom, I really can’t bring myself to ask for this. The Ye Family already doesn’t like me as a daughter-in-law, and now that I’ve just gotten the certificate, it’s too humiliating to ask the Ye Family for this favor."

Just the day before yesterday, she and Ye Mingchen had gone to the civil affairs bureau to get their marriage certificate.

As Gu Ningyue had said, there were no obstacles in between.

Even during the family celebration, Gu Ningyue toasted her with a drink.

She still couldn’t forget the look in Gu Ningyue’s eyes.

Seeing that Gu Wanwan was unwilling to get involved, Li Yulan closed her eyes, "You should go back! Don’t stay here with me. Now that you’ve got the certificate, soon Young Madam Ye might even forget about me, her own mother."

"Mom, what are you saying!" Gu Wanwan suddenly stood up, looking at Li Yulan, who was weak from illness yet still defending Gu Heng: "All you think about is Xiao Heng, have you never considered me?"

Li Yulan turned her head slightly, her tone sarcastic: "You already have a child, it belongs to the Ye Family. They wouldn’t refuse such a small favor, even if they were dissatisfied."

Even if they were unwilling, considering Gu Wanwan’s pregnancy, it was impossible for them to stand by.

Gu Wanwan’s chest heaved, her mind a mess, with countless words stuck in her throat, not knowing what to say.

After an unknown amount of time, the door to the hospital room closed.

Gu Wanwan leaned against the white wall, a dull ache in her heart.

This was the first time her mother spoke in this tone. Although she had always asked for favors for Gu Heng before,

there was never once so direct as today.

She had a feeling there would be more such things in the future.

Her own value had suddenly increased, and if she refused, her mother’s words would sting more than today’s.

Or maybe, from the beginning, her mother was just like her father.

In their eyes, there was only Gu Heng, their son.

She was just an accident, just a sister who was expected to help her brother.

Gu Wanwan took a deep breath, took out her phone, and dialed a number: "Hello, Mingchen, I feel kind of down today, could you come and keep me company?"

On the other end, Ye Mingchen’s voice took a long time to come through: "Today? Wanwan, I’m a bit busy with work today, can I come by tonight?"

Gu Wanwan was silent for a while before asking: "What are you doing?"

Ye Mingchen said: "At the company! Busy earning some money for our child’s formula."

Gu Wanwan’s lips curled into a faint smile: "Then come by early tonight to keep me company, okay?"

Ye Mingchen responded, "Okay."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Wanwan felt slightly better.

At least, at least she still had Ye Mingchen.

Though things weren’t as good as before, he still attended to her needs.

Having that was enough, as long as he heeded her needs, everything was worth it.

On the other side, Ye Mingchen looked at You Shuying, who had just buttoned up her blouse, and asked: "Have you always been this understanding?"

Just now, when Gu Wanwan called, it startled even him.

He had expected You Shuying to take the opportunity to make a point, like Gu Wanwan once did with Gu Ningyue.

Unexpectedly, You Shuying didn’t say a word from beginning to end.

"I said I wouldn’t ruin your family." You Shuying sat on the sofa, her long legs clad in black stockings, looking especially enticing: "Moreover, it doesn’t benefit me in any way."

Ye Mingchen smiled, "I thought all women were alike, unable to resist showing off what they have."

No need to say, You Shuying knew he was talking about Gu Wanwan.

After all, the fact that Gu Wanwan rose to the status of the third party was no secret.

"That’s not my interest." You Shuying gazed at Ye Mingchen with alluring eyes: "After all, showing off in the wrong way can easily lead to trouble, right?"

She didn’t want to be like Gu Wanwan, exposing her own disgrace in front of everyone.

As long as she got what she wanted, that was enough.

As for what her relationship with Ye Mingchen was, or what her own identity was, that didn’t matter.

"Then what are you interested in?" Ye Mingchen’s fingers lightly tapped the table: "Why did you suddenly think of coming to the company to find me?"

Previously, he had helped You Shuying secure the director position, and she had quickly settled in, while Li Yue had been dismissed.

This time was supposed to be her glory days, so why did she come to him?

You Shuying took a magazine from her bag, stood up, opened it, and handed it to Ye Mingchen: "What do you think of this necklace?"

Ye Mingchen looked carefully, "Not bad, do you want it?"

You Shuying smiled faintly: "No, now that you’ve successfully gotten the certificate, I should at least give Young Madam a congratulatory gift, right?"

Ye Mingchen looked a bit puzzled, "You don’t have to, why?"

Why would she suddenly want to send something to Gu Wanwan?