After divorcing the mute girl, President Gu knelt down and begged for reconciliation.

Chapter 97 Climbing the Social Ladder

Therefore, Madam Gu wanted to see how determined Du Lan was. If she wasn't absolutely determined, even if she helped kick Song Jin'an out, it wouldn't make a difference.

Duran nodded: "I like my senior."

A hint of appreciation flashed in Madam Gu's eyes, and she slightly curved her lips. This was the kind of person who could be her daughter-in-law.

"Alright, I'm relieved to hear that." Madam Gu nodded, then took her hand and said, "Don't be afraid, I will help you. The position of Mrs. Gu is rightfully yours."

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Meanwhile, Song Jin'an had already put her child to sleep before she opened the app to continue studying. In fact, her learning ability was not weak; she always got full marks in mock exams.

By the time she finished washing up and got into bed, it was already 11:30. She left a bedside lamp on and went to sleep.

The next afternoon, Gu Xijue still hadn't returned, but Song Jin'an had long since stopped caring. Instead, Wei Zhou brought over several large buckets of sea fish. Lin Ma stepped forward, looked at so many sea fish, and felt a bit troublesome: "This is too much, we can't finish it."

Seafood should be eaten fresh; it loses its freshness if left for too long.

"Mr. Gu asked me to take a few to the old house, and you can take the rest back to give away, Aunt Lin." There are definitely too many for one or two people to finish, but Aunt Lin has many neighbors on her side of the street, so she can definitely finish them all.

Lin's mother thanked her repeatedly. She took most of the two buckets of fish home and divided them among herself, which earned her a good reputation.

For another week, Song Jin'an and Gu Xijue rarely saw each other, while Du Lan continued to give Gu Hetang lessons as always.

Today was the day Song Jin'an was going to take her driving test. After Du Lan took Gu Hetang upstairs and Gu Xijue left for work, she called over Lin Ma and told her that she was going out to take the test and asked her to look after the children.

She was wearing makeup and dressed casually, looking like a female college student in her early twenties.

Song Jin'an was still a little nervous, after all, it was her first time taking an exam on a computer. It was hard to get a taxi in the villa area, so she went outside to hail a taxi to the exam venue. Following the procedure, she first printed her admission ticket, and then entered the exam room to take the exam.

The score would be released immediately. After she submitted the test paper, the number 100 appeared before her eyes. She was so excited that her heart was pounding. After the results came out, the instructor immediately had her register for the second part of the driving test and gave her the address of the training ground. She had to come here to practice every day before the second part of the driving test.

Fortunately, the driving range isn't far from home; it only takes fifteen minutes by taxi.

After finishing her business, Song Jin'an went back home. Gu Hetang was playing with toys on the carpet, with Lin Ma keeping her company. When she saw her return, she quickly stood up and said, "Madam is back."

After she returned, Lin's mother went to make lunch.

Life went on peacefully like this, and the two never mentioned divorce again, until one day Dulan came to her to ask for leave.

The reason given for taking leave was that she had to accompany Gu Xijue to a business reception the next morning. Song Jin'an had been busy lately, practicing driving under the sun. When she suddenly heard Du Lan's words, she was a little dazed, but she still slightly curled the corners of her lips, nodded, and wrote a word on the paper.

【it is good. 】

Du Lan was taken aback when Song Jin'an agreed. Song Jin'an's eyes were empty; her smile seemed fake, yet elusive.

To Song Jin'an's surprise, Du Lan appeared before her the next morning wearing a white dress. Song Jin'an had to admit that Du Lan was very beautiful, exuding the noble air of a pampered young lady.

"My senior brother asked me to come and wait for him," Du Lan explained, a hint of shyness on her pretty face.

Song Jin'an nodded slightly, smiled, and picked up Gu Hetang from the baby chair to go wash up. Perhaps it was because Du Lan had changed a lot and was beautiful, but Gu Hetang kept trying to pounce on her as she passed by.

Durance smiled politely and reached out to pinch her nose: "Do you want me to hug you?"

Song Jin'an didn't have much ill will towards Du Lan, but the child's hands were stained with oil, and she was afraid of soiling the dress, so she moved back a little. Just then, Gu Xijue came downstairs with his lips pursed. The color of his suit matched Du Lan's dress, and the two looked very well-matched. They looked more like a perfect couple than her, Du Lan's legally recognized wife.

"Senior brother." Du Lan's gaze was instantly drawn to Gu Xijue, but Gu Xijue's gaze was on Song Jin'an. However, he didn't say anything and went straight out the door. Du Lan followed closely behind and went out as well.

Song Jin'an's gaze was cold, and she didn't care. She carried Gu Hetang to wash her hands.

When they arrived at the banquet hall for the business reception, the parking lot was already full of cars. Inside one of the cars, Du Lan sat next to Gu Xijue, nervously glancing at him, though his expression remained as indifferent as ever.

Duran wasn't nervous about these business banquets because she had accompanied Du Minghua to them several times before.

The reason I'm nervous today is because the person I'm holding hands with this time is the man I love, not my father.

Du Lan was quite happy, after all, she could be Gu Xijue's date and walk into the venue arm in arm with him...

After getting out of the car, Duran placed his hand in the crook of his arm, a smile playing on his lips, his eyes sparkling with barely suppressed excitement. Gu Xijue, on the other hand, maintained a calm expression, his gaze devoid of any warmth.

After entering the venue, Gu Xijue and Du Lan became the focus of attention, since this Miss Du had become Gu Xijue's regular female companion after Su Ruoya.

Everyone was wondering if Gu Xijue had divorced that mute woman. Otherwise, why would the Du family let their daughter stay with Gu Xijue?
Inside the hall, whispers rippled through the room. Jiang Ciyu glanced at them casually, a hint of amusement in her eyes. The Du family really knew how to curry favor with the powerful…

Instead of going up to chat with Gu Xijue, he leisurely enjoyed his wine in a corner, then took out his phone, pressed buttons for a while, and then put it away.

Bringing female companions to these business parties is just a gimmick; the real business is being discussed.

So as soon as you enter, it's basically women huddled together, while the men chat about business. Du Lan is already very comfortable in this kind of setting. She speaks the same way she used to socialize with Du Minghua. Besides, she is the daughter of the Du family, so these ladies look up to her and speak to her in a way that flatters her.

Of course, most of them were just there to watch the show. If it were Song Jin'an who came today, she would definitely be ostracized by these women.

Just then, a mocking male voice came from not far away: "Mr. Gu, why didn't you bring your wife to the banquet?"

(End of this chapter)