She stared unhappily at Gu Ruochu, who was standing at the door. "Why are you standing at the door? You're already Madam Huo, why are you still acting so sneakily? If the public didn't know better, they would think members of the Huo family are petty and unpresentable!"
Gu Ruochu scoffed in her heart and laughed. "Mom, Nanchen just sent me home. I was just about to tell you, but I didn't expect you to be talking to my sister."
In the Huo family, she first had to deal with this mother-in-law. Of course, she would need Nanchen's approval before seeing her mother-in-law.
"You said that Nanchen just sent you back?" Mrs. Huo asked again hesitantly.
"Yes, he said that he had something to do at the company, so he left."
Mrs. Huo was truly shocked. She began to size up Gu Ruochu with an inquisitive gaze, but it did not seem like she was lying.
Her son had personally brought Gu Ruochu back.
Ever since their marriage, she had seen her son's coldness towards Gu Ruochu. At first, she had suspected that her son was not attracted to her, and he was in a hurry to find another woman for him. But now, it seemed that her daughter-in-law was slowly winning his heart.
At the thought of this, Mrs. Huo's expression towards Gu Ruochu lightened up. She smiled and said, "Nanchen, he..."
"Nanchen said that he wanted me to come back earlier. He said that he would..." Gu Ruochu smiled faintly. She was only halfway through her sentence, but Mrs. Huo had already made up her mind.
This was definitely a major breakthrough. Could it be that Nanchen had suddenly become enlightened?
Was he still unmoved by such a beautiful daughter-in-law? It seemed that he was warming up to her.
"Since Nanchen has said so, go back to your room." Mrs. Huo's expression softened, and a trace of gentleness appeared on her face. "You should understand this, I don't have to remind you. You've been married for half a year. There are some things that can't be delayed any longer."
"Mm."
Mrs. Huo worried about her son's lust for women. She was still waiting to hold a grandson in her arms.
Seeing how easily Gu Ruochu had coaxed Mrs. Huo, Gu Yanwei could not help but smile despite her hatred for her sister. Gu Ruochu had actually acted faster than her.
If it were any other day, Gu Ruochu would have been reprimanded and cursed by Mrs. Huo. Now, she had actually pleased her mother-in-law.
After the incidents that had transpired, Gu Yanwei felt that Gu Ruochu was acting very strange. In the past, she was obedient and only thought about her. But now, she was ignoring her.
What right did Gu Ruochu have to marry Huo Nanchen?
She was a good-for-nothing who could never compare to her.
The more she thought about it, the more she hated her.
"Yanwei, stay for dinner tonight." Mrs. Huo turned to look at Gu Yanwei and urged her to stay. She wasn't as enthusiastic as before.
"That's good. It's been a long time since I talked candidly with my sister." Gu Yanwei smiled and tactfully went downstairs. Gu Ruochu had taken advantage of her today. One day, she would get her revenge a thousand times over.
Huo Nanchen did not return home late that night. After dinner, Gu Yanwei chatted with Mrs. Huo as if they were mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Gu Ruochu was resting in her room. She did not intend to watch Gu Yanwei sucking up to Mrs. Huo.
After a while, Gu Ruochu heard a knock on the door. "Ruochu, are you there?"
"Yes."
"I'm going back soon. I have a few words I would like to say to you."
Hearing the gentle voice at the door, Gu Ruochu replied lazily, "My door isn't locked. If you want to come in, open the door yourself."