The tycoon's wicked wife from the era of literature has been reborn.

Jiang Qiyue, who grew up in Sheniu, didn't know what embarrassment was.

He proactively went up to play on the seesaw with other children, and before long, he successfully joined the group of children.

Gao Qinghe sat down by the flower bed in the shade, watching her daughter and admiring the flowers that the property management had planted in the flower bed.

Suddenly, a "ding" sounded in my mind.

[Host, please be aware that the female lead is about 20 meters behind you.]

Gao Qinghe turned around in surprise, and through the layers of flowers, saw two familiar figures behind the flower bed.

One is Gu Wen.

The other was Hao Huaping, who spent the entire day staking out the neighborhood.

The content of their conversation was clearly transmitted.

Because Gao Qinghe was sitting, her figure was completely hidden by the flower bed, and the two people behind the flower bed did not notice her presence at all.

Hao Huaping said excitedly, "Sister Wenwen, it's been so long! How have you been?"

Gu Wen felt a pang of sympathy for the girl who had grown up following her around since childhood.

Knowing that she was in a difficult situation at home, and that her father was so infatuated with her stepmother's family that he didn't care about his own daughter at all, Hao Huaping received a lot of attention, both in her personal life and career.

But clearly, Gu Wen hasn't had time to keep up with Hao Huaping's situation lately, otherwise she wouldn't have asked her:

"Jingzhou has been in Qing County for the past two years, but he couldn't withstand the pressure from my uncle recently, so he came back. Have you two been in contact?"

A hint of embarrassment appeared on Hao Huaping's face, but Gu Wen didn't notice and continued talking to herself:
"If you're not in a hurry to go back, how about we invite Jingzhou along this weekend and have a meal at that little restaurant in the alley we used to go to?"

Meeting Gu Wen's expectant yet subtly suggestive gaze, Hao Huaping steeled herself and said:
"Sister Wenwen, I haven't been in touch with Gu Jingzhou for a long time. I only found out he's back now that you've told me."

Seeing that Gu Wen was about to steer the conversation back to Gu Jingzhou, Hao Huaping quickly interrupted her and started talking about changes in her own work.

"You resigned?" Gu Wen's expression showed less surprise and more delight.

She patted Hao Huaping's arm happily, "I told you to give up that job in that small county a long time ago, but it's not too late now. I just received news that there's a vacancy at the Ministry of Education."

"Sister Wenwen!"

Seeing that Gu Wen was enthusiastically preparing to arrange a new job for herself, Hao Huaping quickly interrupted her.

"Sister Wenwen, I know you mean well, but I have my reasons for resigning this time."

Gu Wen's smile changed slightly. She stopped trying to probe with hope and gestured for Hao Huaping to sit down and talk.

The two sat down at the edge of the flower bed. Hao Huaping lowered her head in shame, feeling somewhat embarrassed to speak about her current situation.

But thinking of Zhou Zhenghua, who was still in dire straits, she bit her lip and told Gu Wen that she and Zhou Zhenghua were now caught in the eye of a media storm.

Gu Wen had mentioned Gu Jingzhou several times in a row, and Hao Huaping had to change the subject.

She thought there was some misunderstanding between the two of them, and that they had developed a rift.

Now she finally understands that the childhood sweethearts she once admired had long since parted ways.

Upon learning that Hao Huaping was helping her beloved, Gu Wen couldn't help but think of her own abandoned younger brother.

A college student from humble beginnings, who appears out of nowhere, is divorced and has a child.

How could he possibly defeat her younger brother, who had returned from studying abroad, was promising, and was righteous and kind?

Gu Wen couldn't help but confirm again: "Are you really going to be with this Zhou Zhenghua?"

Hao Huaping nodded, her eyes firm. Her eyes lit up when Zhou Zhenghua's name was mentioned.

Gu Wen's smile faded further as she reminded her, "Does your father know?"

Hao Huaping shook her head and lowered her head guiltily; she didn't dare tell her father yet.

But she trusted the system; it said Zhou Zhenghua would win her father's favor, so it definitely would.

Therefore, Hao Huaping was still very confident.

Gu Wen chuckled softly, carefully examining the girl in front of her whom she had once held in high regard. She believed that the girl was still intelligent and kind.

But now, she can't help feeling disappointed.

Gu Wen thought to herself that perhaps she wasn't as noble as she thought. In the end, her heart still leaned more towards her family.

"Pingping".

Gu Wen solemnly reminded the girl in front of her: "Once this favor is done, we'll have nothing to do with each other anymore. Think it through."

Hao Huaping was full of surprise, even a little shocked.

It seems that no one expected that Gu Wen would decide to sever ties with her just because she wasn't with her brother.

What about their bond from growing up together?
When Hao Huaping met Gu Wen's overly calm gaze, her heart sank, and she realized that she had been too ridiculous and naive.

She should have realized sooner that although they called each other sisters, they were ultimately not related by blood.

It's alright, as long as Gu Wen is willing to help.

She'll repay this favor later.

Hao Huaping took a deep breath, stood up, faced Gu Wen, and gave a firm bow.

"Thank you, Sister Gu Wen. I'll leave Zheng Hua's matter to you."

After setting down the fruit basket, Hao Huaping smiled and bowed to Gu Wen before turning and leaving.

Gu Wen opened her mouth to ask her to stay, but the words caught in her throat.

Gu Wen glanced at the fruit basket beside her and shook her head with a cold sneer.

This girl probably doesn't know that nowadays, if someone asks her for a favor and only brings a fruit basket, they won't even get to see her.

Hao Huaping felt disheartened.

Gu Wen was no different.

If it's to help Hao Huaping, she has nothing to say.

But Hao Huaping insisted on using this basket of fruit to help an outsider, which Gu Wen found quite amusing.

Picking up the fruit basket, Gu Wen walked straight to the property management lobby, smiling and saying, "Please have some fruit."

Everyone thanked him with delight, but before they could say anything, he had already turned and left with an air of aloofness.

"mom!"

Gao Qinghe unconsciously raised a gentle smile and reached out to catch the little bundle of flesh that rushed towards her.

A warm bundle of flesh bumped into my arms, its face covered in sweat and its hair full of sand.

Gao Qinghe's gentle smile vanished instantly as she quickly patted her dirty daughter clean.

Jiang Qiyue: "Mom, I want to drink water."

After playing for a while, the little guy was incredibly thirsty and unconsciously licked his lips.

Gao Qinghe shook her head helplessly and took out the water bottle from her small schoolbag, only to find it empty.

Jiang Qiyue's expectant eyes dimmed instantly, and she pouted anxiously.

Gao Qinghe suddenly remembered the fruit basket that Gu Wen had just taken away, and suddenly felt like eating some fruit.

She picked up Jiang Qiyue's schoolbag, took her hand, and said, "Let's go, Mom will take you to buy fruit."

Jiang Qiyue asked with delight, "Mom, can I buy a little bit of soda?"

To prove that she really only needed a little bit, she rubbed her little fingers together, a mercenary gesture she must have learned from someone.

"Just a little bit, okay, Mommy?"

When the little girl acts cute, even Gao Qinghe can't resist.

"Okay, Mom, buy one bottle so we can drink it together."

Jiang Qiyue shouted happily, "I love Mom the most!"

Gao Qinghe couldn't help but laugh, but also felt sorry for her daughter's thirst, so as soon as they arrived at the small shop outside the community, she immediately bought a bottle of chilled soda.

The mother and daughter took turns sipping their drinks, picking out some fruit as they went, before finally heading home satisfied. (End of Chapter)