No one understands rebirth better than me

Chapter 318 Falling for the Same Man

Having known Xiaolihua for so long, Guanren has a certain understanding of her family situation.

According to Guan Ren, the relationship between the Gu sisters and their mother is rather... well, you know.

While things weren't exactly bad, they weren't to the point of never speaking to each other again.

But to say it's particularly good is an understatement.

Little Pear Blossom is alright.

For example, during the last holiday, I went to Chengdu for a few days at the invitation of my mother.

However, it seems that Gu Wancheng has hardly seen her mother since college.

"Mom...she was always very strict with my older sister when she was little. My sister actually had a very hard life. Later, I don't know what it was about that caused them to fall out..."

……

According to Gu Youli's account, her mother seemed to be a very capable and successful businesswoman who could earn money and had her own business in the provincial capital.

It's not surprising that a woman like that would be equally strict with her daughter.

Because she was busy with her career, while being strict with her daughter, Gu's mother neglected the tender side that most mothers have.

As a result, coupled with genetics, this has shaped the current personalities of Gu Youli and her sister to a certain extent.

Gu Youli is alright.

I received more care from my older sister than from my mother when I was young, and I have always had my sister's protection.

But look at Gu Wancheng in contrast.

She has always borne all the pressure she has faced since childhood, including the extra pressure from her mother.

She didn't give up, and ultimately, with unwavering determination, she became the Gu Wancheng she is today.

And after falling out with her mother, she resolutely left her mother with her younger sister and began an independent life.

……

Of course, this is only what Guan Ren learned from Gu Youli.

In addition, Guan Ren also noticed some things that his girlfriend hadn't explicitly said.

For example, under the strict requirements of her mother, the older sister Gu Wancheng has always been excellent in her studies, life and work.

This inevitably led to Gu's mother focusing her attention on her eldest daughter, especially when her younger daughter was still young.

Little did she know that this made Gu Youli regard her older sister as an enviable role model from a young age.

Subconsciously, the idea of ​​"doing as well as her older sister" became a belief planted in Xiaolihua's heart from a young age.

……

"To be honest, it actually has a bit of a 'rich family drama' feel to it..."

Back home, Guan Ren sat in front of his computer, muttering to himself.

I glanced at the class group chat and saw someone was inviting five people to sit together at an internet cafe.

However, in the end, including those who accepted the invitation, there were fewer than five people in total.

Ok…

Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've been to an internet cafe...

The last time I went there, I think I happened to run into a teacher wearing her younger sister's school uniform playing "Wenjian Online," and then the school came to inspect the internet cafes.

"Hey…"

Thinking of this, Guan Ren couldn't help but chuckle to himself, then paused in surprise.

No, no, no...

Why would I think about her when I have nothing to do right now...

The first priority on the first day of the holiday should be to write and save up some drafts to prepare for the rest of the holiday!

So Guan Ren quickly opened the backend and started typing away.

Winter nights get dark early.

Guan Ren quickly worked from dawn till dusk.

However, although his hand speed remained the same, Guan Ren knew in his heart that he was actually somewhat absent-minded.

And this absent-mindedness seems rather familiar.

The last time I felt so empty and lost during a break was a long time ago when Gu Wancheng went to the city on a business trip.

"Tsk, no way..."

Guan Ren himself was a little surprised.

Am I really that hung up on that woman?
Further words are unnecessary; facts will prove everything.

Finally, after Guan Ren finished writing and published the first chapter of the day, many readers immediately pointed out typos to him.

……

Who is this Gu Wancheng? A new character?

[But there's no description of his appearance, is he just a minor character?]

[This doesn't sound like a minor character's name, and this should be the female lead's name, so why is it written as Gu Wancheng?]

[Holy crap, did I copy and paste the wrong thing? Could Yun Da have another account writing other books?]

[@Yunzhongren, what book is it? Please share your username!]

……

Guan Ren hadn't expected such a blunder, so he quickly revised the latest chapter.

He then lay down on the bed, stared at the ceiling thoughtfully, and let out a long sigh.

A woman's charm is something.

That's really a tough hurdle to overcome.

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Two days after winter break. In a villa area of ​​the provincial capital.

On the neatly manicured lawn by the clear lake, in front of the large French windows, a woman stands barefoot on a thick wool carpet, holding a glass of red wine in her slender, fair hands.

The khaki bathrobe barely covered her hourglass figure, and the slightly loose V-neck revealed not only her plump, snow-white skin, but also a languid charm that exuded a mature allure.

Click.

Upstairs, the sound of a lock being opened came from one of the rooms.

Then came the footsteps as they went downstairs.

Then, seemingly ignoring the woman by the French windows, he headed straight for the door.

"Late Orange".

The woman took a sip of black tea and spoke softly.

"..."

The footsteps stopped.

"You locked yourself in your room all day as soon as you arrived, and you're planning to stay out all day again today? Don't you want to say a single word to me?"

"It can be said."

Gu Wancheng said calmly:

"But there's no need."

She calmly watched the woman's retreating figure.

To be honest, nothing else really matters.

But one thing did touch Gu Wancheng's heart.

That is: after not seeing her for a long time, her mother, whether in face or figure, showed no signs of aging and looked young.

Ha, in ancient times, she'd probably be called a witch...

Gu Wancheng silently grumbled to herself.

"No need? I'm your mother, you're my daughter, is there no need for us to even exchange a word?"

Gu Wancheng took a deep breath:

"Then what do you want to say."

"Don't worry, it's not about that. It's been so long since you brought Youli back to Jiangzhou County, I haven't mentioned it at all, have I?"

"You'd better not just not mention it, but give up completely!"

The woman by the French windows didn't speak, paused, and continued drinking her tea.

"Sit down and chat with your mother about everyday things."

Her tone seemed soft and gentle.

Gu Wancheng frowned slightly, then sat down on the bar sofa nearby.

"Everything is fine in our family now, simple and happy. Our lives are far removed from yours, and I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to talk to each other."

"Hmm... Yuri will be taking the college entrance exam in six months, right? Does she have any schools she's interested in?"

"do not know."

As Gu Wancheng spoke, she added:
"There's a high probability they'll take the exam in another province."

"Yeah…"

Gu's mother continued to gaze at the lake view outside the window:
"And what about her boyfriend?"

"!"

Gu Wancheng frowned in surprise:
"What little boyfriend? What did Yuri tell you?"

“When she came last time, I asked her about it, and I guessed she had someone she liked… Judging from your reaction, she must have won him over. Hmm, she truly lives up to her reputation as a woman from our Gu family.”

"you…"

"However, even my younger sister, who's in high school, has a boyfriend..."

Mother Gu slowly turned around, a hint of mockery appearing on her stunningly beautiful face:
"...What about you, sister who's almost 30? Have you finally found someone you like?"

Gu Wancheng's eyelids trembled slightly, her throat moved slightly, and then she raised her chin:
"Is this the kind of mundane, everyday stuff you want to talk about...?"

"Oh?"

As if keenly catching her eldest daughter's subtle expression, Gu's mother put down the red tea in her hand, crossed her arms over her chest, and then raised a delicate hand to support her cheek, her beautiful eyes gaining a touch of brilliance:

"You don't mean... you really have someone you like?"

"No. Besides, mind your own business."

As Gu Wancheng spoke, her gaze unconsciously shifted slightly away from her mother's eyes, somewhat flustered.

This seemed to pique Gu's mother's interest even more, and she slowly took a few steps towards her:

"I didn't care about you, I was just curious about what kind of man he was, what he did for a living? Hmm... you're twenty-seven this year, he's not younger than you, is he?"

"You have a very rich imagination!"

"Yes, I don't deny that. I'm a mother too, and my daughter is almost thirty and still hasn't been with a man, so naturally I have some fantasies about that... It's funny, but last week when I was watching a TV series, I even thought, what if one day you and Yuri fell for the same man as in the drama, then..."

Snapped!
Before she could finish speaking, Gu Wancheng slammed her hand on the sofa and stood up, her gaze suddenly turning cold and sharp:

"Talking to you is such a waste of time!"

"..."

"I've packed the things you asked me to take from my childhood, and I'm leaving tomorrow."

After Gu Wancheng finished speaking, she opened the door and left.

The woman stood alone by the French windows, lost in thought for a long time. After a while, she took a deep breath, picked up her black tea, looked out the window again, and murmured with her rosy lips:

"Could it be... that you... even guessed this correctly?"

(End of this chapter)