The wicked mother-in-law doesn't try to whitewash herself; she only abuses her awful children.

Chapter 500 Seeing Through Thoughts

"What's wrong? Why are you so flustered?"

Gu Taohua almost buried her head in Tong Huaqiong's arms.

Gu Taohua composed herself and said, "I'm bringing my mother some plum juice."

Tong Huaqiong was thirsty, so she took the plum juice and drank it all in one go.

Gu Taohua was too impulsive just now, but Tong Huaqiong couldn't bear to scold her. If Gu Taohua were in the world she lived in, she would be a high school student.

"Mother, compared to Miss Lian, am I very impetuous?"

Gu Taohua was unusually sensitive today, thinking of the composed Miss Lian.

Even the second young lady, who isn't much older than her, can run her own business, while she still needs her mother's support.

Tong Huaqiong never compared Gu Taohua to Miss Lian.

Tong Huaqiong said, "There's no comparison between you two. I think you're great."

In her heart, her own daughter is of course the best in the world.

Gu Taohua said, "I thought Mother would look down on me because she saw how smart and capable Miss Lian is."

Tong Huaqiong laughed and said, "Even the Second Miss's family background forced her to be smart and capable. Besides, I don't think you're any worse than her."

Everyone says that environment shapes a person, but look at the environment in which Miss Lian grew up.

No, why is Gu Taohua comparing herself to Miss Lian Er?
In the past, whether it was the rich and beautiful Lu Zhaozhao or Huang Jingshan, Gu Taohua never had the thought of comparing herself to them.

"How can you compare yourself to Miss Lian?" Tong Huaqiong asked.

Gu Taohua stammered, saying that she was just marveling at how capable people of the same age were.

After saying that, he ran away in a flash.

Tong Huaqiong felt that Gu Taohua wouldn't compare herself to Miss Lian Er for no reason, since her own chubby daughter always wore her heart on her sleeve.

Tong Huaqiong's eyes sparkled; Gu Taohua had grown up and was now thoughtful.

I looked up and saw Su Chengmin's figure.

It has to be said that Su Chengmin is very good-looking; with a little grooming, he could debut alongside Gu Jingzhe.

His handsomeness is different from Gu Jingzhe's. Gu Jingzhe's handsomeness carries a scholarly and elegant air, which can easily lead to a "refined villain" image. Su Chengmin's handsomeness is a sunny kind of handsomeness, a rugged handsomeness with eight-pack abs.

Could it be that my chubby daughter is secretly dating Su Chengmin?

Her behavior just now was just like that of a young girl in love.

It's unclear what Su Chengmin's attitude towards her is. As someone close to Xiaolong, it's questionable whether Su Chengmin can even make it to the end.

Tong Huaqiong had no memory of Su Chengmin, so she didn't know his final fate or his true background.

She stopped Gu Taohua and Fan Tong's ill-fated relationship, and it seems they are about to start a new one.

Su Chengmin is someone close to Xiaolong. As the male protagonist in Tong Dajiao's world, Xiaolong's people around him must all be surrounded by the protagonist's halo, right?

Su Chengmin's ending must not be tragic.

"Aunt Tong, why are you looking at me like that?" Su Chengmin asked.

Aunt Tong and her daughter Gu Taohua were acting strangely today; one was throwing a tantrum at him, while the other was staring at him with a probing look.

He didn't do anything.

All I wanted was to go back to Qinghewan for a few days.

Tong Huaqiong then asked, "I'd like to ask if you've ever been engaged before?"

Su Chengmin blushed and quickly shook his head.

"Aunt Tong, why are you asking me this question?"

Tong Huaqiong said, "Just asking. By the way, do you have a girl you like?"

Su Chengmin's face flushed red all the way to his ears, and he ran away in a flash!
Tong Huaqiong shrugged, it seemed that Su Chengmin had developed feelings for Gu Taohua.

What will be the final outcome for Su Chengmin?
Tong Huaqiong desperately wanted to pluck every nook and cranny of her memories from her previous life, wanting to learn more about Su Chengmin. But in the end, she was disappointed.

There is still no mention of Su Chengmin.

She didn't know how far Gu Taohua's feelings for Su Chengmin had progressed. Originally, she didn't want Su Chengmin to return to Qinghe Bay, but it seemed she had no choice but to let him go back.

First, physically isolate the two of them for a period of time.

Su Chengmin ran out like a rabbit, his heart pounding wildly.

Aunt Tong is such a shrewd person, she must have seen through his feelings for Gu Taohua, this is her way of getting to him.

What right does someone like him, who walks on the edge of a knife, who stays up all night in readiness, who may not have a tomorrow after today, have to like peach blossoms?

Thinking of this, Su Chengmin's desire to return to Qinghe Bay grew stronger; he was no longer suited to linger around Gu Taohua.

Su Chengmin returned to Qinghewan early the next morning.

Nie Xiaofeng went alone to inquire about the Zheng and Lian families.

Upon learning this, Gu Baishuang sent one of her old colleagues to accompany him. The Nie family owned a ceramics shop in Pingchuan, which was run by their two stepsons. They wouldn't allow Gu Baishuang and Nie Xiaofeng to get involved. This old colleague was capable and meticulous, which aroused the jealousy of the two stepsons, who eventually ousted him. After learning this, Gu Baishuang recruited him to her side.

The stepmother is right; she needs to cultivate her own people.

This fellow has connections in all the major families in Pingchuan, so Nie Xiaofeng can rest assured that he can accompany him to inquire about Gu Baishuang and Tong Huaqiong.

As agreed with Xu Zaohua, Gu Ruinian went to the Zheng family early in the morning to keep his appointment.

Xu Zaohua sent a personal maid to lead him into the Zheng family through the side gate.

Having lived here for so many years, this was the first time he had ever entered a wealthy family's home.

The wealthy were indeed different; their houses and courtyards were like those gardens he visited in later years.

The garden was filled with the fragrance of fine clothes and the graceful figures of maids, all dressed so beautifully.

It truly is a haven of wealth and comfort.

Gu Ruinian wished he could stay in this garden forever.

After passing through the covered walkway, we arrived at Xu Zaohua's courtyard. Xu Zaohua was having breakfast and waited for a long time before letting Gu Ruinian into the house.

Gu Ruinian was unhappy, feeling that Xu Zaohua was deliberately ignoring him.

As soon as I stepped into the house, the heat that had been building up outside was replaced by a cool breeze.

Ice basins were placed in the four corners of the room, and an old woman was fanning them, filling the room with a cool breeze.

Xu Zaohua really knows how to enjoy life.

"Auspicious year has arrived."

Xu Zaohua sat reclining on a chaise longue, holding a cup of tea. A maid was massaging her legs beside her. Xu Zaohua greeted the maid but did not look up at Gu Ruinian.

Gu Ruinian felt slighted again.

"Sister Zaohua".

Gu Ruinian spoke in a light and cheerful voice, glancing around with the corner of his eye.

Xu Zaohua's house was decorated in a magnificent manner, and Xu Zaohua's behavior at this time reminded Gu Ruinian of the young mistress of a certain famous novel.

In the original owner's memories, Xu Zaohua was a country girl who had no talent and whose appearance was not as good as Gu Xiaocao and Gu Taohua in Qinghewan. She was lucky enough to live such a good life.

"Sit down," Xu Zaohua waved her hand.

Gu Ruinian sat down, and soon a pretty maidservant served him tea. Gu Ruinian accepted the tea and thanked her gently.

He really wanted to touch the maid's soft hands.

He didn't dare to do it in front of Xu Zaohua.

A moment later, another maid brought over a honeydew melon and placed it in front of Xu Zaohua. There was ice under the melon. Soon, another maid came up and used a fork to pick up the melon and put it in Xu Zaohua's mouth.

Gu Ruinian's eyes widened in disbelief, his chest filled with envy.

A house that's warm in winter and cool in summer, surrounded by beautiful women serving him—this is the kind of life he should lead after transmigrating to this era.