Gu Ruochu's heart sank when she saw the news.
She would return to the entertainment industry.
Gu Ruochu's true identity was mysterious. She had no past. Rong Xiao had searched for so long, but he was yet to find any information or history about Gu Ruochu before she came to the city. This made her feel a little uneasy.
How could she have no past?
She had to become stronger to protect herself.
Gu Ruochu did not want to lose her life after she had regained it with great difficulty. Perhaps she could ask Huo Nanchen about Gu Ruocho's past. After all, he was her in-name husband. It would not be too much to ask.
But she still had to rely on herself.
"..."
AT THE HUO RESIDENCE:
"First Lady."
As she was about to go upstairs, Mother Lin saw Gu Ruochu come up. She took a few uneasy steps forward and called out in a low voice.
Gu Ruochu glanced behind her. The door was ajar and someone was talking. She could hear the voice of the person inside.
"Yanwei, you're a smart child. Apart from your background, you're a great match for the Huo family. In terms of personal ability and upbringing, many young ladies can't compare to you. I've always wanted you to be the eldest daughter-in-law of the Huo family. Unfortunately, when the Old Master died, he chose that little girl."
Mrs. Huo spoke slowly with a sense of solemnity and authority.
More than half a year ago, some vicious criminals had kidnapped the Old Master. The thugs had been prisoners on death row and did not care about their own lives. They had planned to extort a huge sum of money from the Huo family before killing the Old Master.
However, Gu Yanwei risked her life and saved the old man.
Because she had let the hostage go, the criminals had almost raped Gu Yanwei. The story made it to the news and there was a lot of uproar. It ruined Gu Yanwei's reputation.
The old man did not reward Gu Yanwei for her heroics. Instead, he let his grandson marry Gu Ruochu. In Mrs. Huo's opinion, they could have rewarded her with some money. Why did the old man choose to ruin her son's lifelong happiness?
At the very least, she should have let her son marry Gu Yanwei. Why had he chosen Gu Ruochu, who was obviously unpresentable? Mrs. Huo did not understand the decision.
Unfortunately, the Old Master had died after being rescued from the outlaws. Mrs. Huo did not get the answer to her question.
"Auntie Huo, I'm not as lucky as Ruochu." Gu Yanwei sighed. "I don't have much to wish for at this time. I only hope that Huo Nanchen and my sister can be happy."
Mrs. Huo understood Gu Yanwei's thoughts.
"How is Nanchen treating you now?"
Gu Yanwei's eyes darkened. "It's still the same as before."
She had been by his side for half a year, but Huo Nanchen seemed to only see her as his assistant. She could not help but feel a little disappointed.
"Take your time. My son has always been very difficult to understand." Mrs. Huo fell silent for a moment. If Gu Yanwei made her son fall in love with her, she would ignore her background.
Gu Yanwei quickly understood Mrs. Huo's words. If she could hold on to Huo Nanchen, she could marry into the Huo family and replace that good-for-nothing Gu Ruochu as Mrs. Huo.
"Sister, you're here too."
"Ruochu, you're back."
Gu Ruochu did not expect Gu Yanwei at the residence. She had actually arrived at the Huo family home before her. She must have thought of herself as the mistress of the Huo family.
Mrs. Huo, who was immersed in her own world, was awakened by Gu Ruochu's voice.