Chapter 166: Young Master Huo Fears His Wife
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“I’m flattering you by saying that you’re stupid and bad! Listen to yourself!” Gu Qingcheng found amusement in Gu Mei’s nonsensical words. “If you’re not blind, you’ll see that many businessmen are women! Moreover, it’s not just men who pursue women. My husband is Huo Sicheng!”
Gu Mei’s voice became hoarse from Gu Qingcheng’s remarks, and she responded angrily, “You’re audacious enough to pursue Huo Sicheng. Besides, in business, there are unwritten rules for women. Only when a woman becomes involved with a man can she conduct business smoothly. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be so easy for them.”
“Gu Mei, your brain must be the size of a walnut. If you were to die, would you blame the Earth for a lack of oxygen?” Gu Qingcheng taunted Gu Mei. “A rational person seeks strength and self-improvement, while your logic seems to be that independence and self-reliance are pointless. According to you, women must adhere to unwritten rules in business, or they won’t succeed. In essence, you’re saying women can never compete with men throughout their lives.”
At this point, she feigned surprise and asked Gu Mei, “The world is full of vitality, and a person should continually strive for self-improvement. Do you understand the meaning of this sentence? I doubt your dim-witted brain comprehends it. I suggest you read more books when you have spare time. Expanding your knowledge wouldn’t hurt, and it might prevent you from embarrassing yourself whenever you open your mouth.”
Gu Mei pointed at Gu Qingcheng indignantly, but words failed her.
Gu Tianhao, on the other hand, was unable to lift his head after being scolded by Gu Qingcheng. Regardless of her tirade, he firmly believed that women should defer to men.
His main objective was to win over Huo Sicheng, and he wasn’t concerned about how much Gu Qingcheng vented her frustrations.
He couldn’t afford to alienate Huo Sicheng, so he looked at him with a helpless expression and said, “Sicheng, take care of Qingcheng.”
“I can’t control Qingcheng,” Huo Sicheng responded coldly to Gu Tianhao. “Our Qingcheng is in charge. I’ve always been under her control.”
Gu Tianhao was shocked by Huo Sicheng’s admission. He hadn’t anticipated that Huo Sicheng would acknowledge being under his wife’s control in front of him. It was a significant concession.
“This…” Gu Tianhao was at a loss for words. He turned to Gu Qingcheng and said, “Qingcheng, we’re family. Please try to persuade her. This…”
“We’re not family with you! My husband and I are in the right here. There’s nothing to persuade!” Gu Qingcheng glanced at Chu He, her eyes filled with an inscrutable emotion. “I have no further comments on today’s events. This dinner party has been disappointing. I’m hungry and have no desire to waste my breath on all of you.”
You can’t awaken those who pretend to be asleep.
Gu Tianhao and Qin Chong had held their derogatory views of women for decades. No matter how much she lectured them, it was futile. Why waste her words?
She looked at Huo Sicheng and said, “Honey, let’s go.”
Huo Sicheng nodded and followed Gu Qingcheng away.
Gu Tianhao knew that he couldn’t stop Gu Qingcheng, so he quickly gestured for Chu He to intervene.
“Convince the couple to stay for dinner.”
Chu He didn’t want to follow Gu Tianhao’s instructions, but she understood that challenging him in this chaotic situation wouldn’t end well.
“Qingcheng.” She hurriedly approached Gu Qingcheng, trying to soothe her. “Don’t be angry. We should ignore people like Qin Chong. We’ll treat his words as if they were never spoken. Since we’ve gathered as a family today, let’s enjoy dinner together.”
“As for men,” she continued, giving the butler a meaningful look, “please arrange for Mr. Qin and Young Master Qin to return to the Qin family. This is a family reunion, and we shouldn’t allow outsiders to disrupt it.”
Qin Jun was taken aback when he heard Chu refer to them as “outsiders.” Gu Tianhao’s actions had caused them to be humiliated and dismissed by Chu He like unwanted guests.
“You…” Qin Jun glared at Gu Tianhao and Chu He, his anger boiling. “You’re kicking us when we’re down! You’re ruthless!”
Since the ambulance had yet to arrive, Qin Jun had no choice but to carry his father, Qin Chong, and depart from the Gu family’s residence with the servants.
Gu Qingcheng couldn’t hide her satisfaction as she watched Qin Jun and his son leave like defeated dogs.
“No, thank you,” she declined Chu He’s offer and added that she didn’t have an appetite for any of the dishes on the table.
Chu He hadn’t anticipated that Gu Qingcheng would stay even after Qin Jun’s departure.
“Why not?” She suppressed her frustration and tried to persuade Gu Qingcheng. “These are all your favorite spicy dishes – spicy prawns, spicy chicken wings, and boiled fish. You can have whatever you like.”
“I don’t have an appetite for spicy food,” Gu Qingcheng told Chu He and Huo Sicheng. “Let’s go.”
Seeing that Gu Qingcheng remained unyielding, Chu He sternly stated, “Qingcheng, you can throw a tantrum, but I have my limits too. Don’t push me too far.’
Gu Qingcheng halted in her tracks, realizing that Chu He held some leverage over her. She made the choice to stay.
“Clear the spicy dishes from the table and serve some lighter dishes,” she instructed Chu He. Turning to Huo Sicheng, she said, “Darling, I’m famished and exhausted. I don’t want to play around anymore. It’s better if we stay here and eat first.
Huo Sicheng noticed the change in Gu Qingcheng’s demeanor. He glanced at Chu He, his sharp eyes scanning her.
“Alright,” he agreed.
Chu He took a deep breath. At least Gu Qingcheng had the sense to remain for dinner. She knew that she could pressure Gu Qingcheng.
Gu Tianhao observed Chu He with surprise and delight. She had indeed convinced Gu Qingcheng to stay.
As long as Gu Qingcheng stayed, Huo Sicheng wouldn’t be able to leave.
Gu Mei realized that her mother had likely used something against Gu Qingcheng as leverage. She also knew that her mother, Chu He, preferred to see her endure Gu Qingcheng’s mistreatment rather than expose the leverage that could potentially destroy Gu Qingcheng. Her mother’s ultimate goal was to control Gu Qingcheng.
She had become the scapegoat, abandoned by both her mother and father.
In an instant, the hatred and rage within her erupted, accompanied by a strong desire for vengeance.
She would never let Gu Qingcheng find happiness. A woman like Gu Qingcheng was unworthy of Huo Sicheng.
In her eyes, she was the only one worthy of Huo Sicheng!
A sinister gleam flickered in her eyes as she left the dining room.
While the servant was serving the dishes, she urgently called out, “You, come here! My earring fell off. Quickly help me find it.”
Upon hearing Second Miss Gu Mei’s request, the male servant placed the tray he was carrying on a nearby stone chair and rushed to the direction indicated by Gu Mei to search for the missing earring.
Seizing the opportunity, Gu Mei retrieved a vial of expensive powder from her pocket and sprinkled it onto the pan-fried foie gras.
The male servant soon found the earring and handed it to Gu Mei.
“Yes, Second Miss,” the male servant replied respectfully before proceeding to serve the dishes in the dining room.
Shortly after, exquisite dishes were laid out on the dining table.
Gu Mei watched as the pan-fried foie gras was placed in front of Gu Qingcheng and Huo Sicheng, a malicious glint in her eyes.
At the dining table, Gu Qingcheng was savoring the foie gras when she noticed a piece of it being snatched away from her plate by a pair of chopsticks.
She turned to see Huo Sicheng had taken a small bite and then placed the piece of foie gras on her plate.
His gesture warmed her heart. He was testing the dishes, concerned that Gu Tianhao might attempt something.
“I’m fine,” she reassured him in a hushed voice. “They’re not that foolish.”
Gu Tianhao would need Huo Sicheng’s support to achieve his goals, so he wouldn’t risk poisoning the food. Any harm to either of them would thwart Gu Tianhao’s plans.
Huo Sicheng didn’t say anything and continued his actions as a precaution.
Gu Qingcheng pursed her lips and remarked, “Can I not eat the dishes you’ve sampled?”
Huo Sicheng responded with a low, magnetic voice, “Why not?”
