Anyone could understand the implications of Yang Er's words, realizing that Yang Cui, who seemed honest and decent on the surface, was actually someone who could be so vain and manipulative. It was one thing to covet wealth, but to encourage her own daughter to snatch her niece's boyfriend for money, and even to use her nephew to attempt such a thing with her niece was quite another.
Previously, at the amusement park, Yang Cui's true colors had been seen through by Su Heyi's colleagues, but she didn't feel too ashamed since those people didn't know her. She could simply avoid the amusement park in the future. However, this situation was different; it was happening at her workplace. If everyone believed Yang Er's words, she would surely be the subject of gossip and finger-pointing if she continued to work there, and probably not many people would want to associate with her anymore.
Thinking this way, Yang Cui hurriedly defended herself: "Yang Er, don't spread rumors. When have I ever done such things? You're just slandering me! I was kind enough to consider introducing my niece to you since you're still unmarried at your age. If it weren't for her not being normal, with your conditions, you'd be a lifelong bachelor! Everyone, don't listen to his nonsense. He's clearly upset that my niece didn't fancy him and is taking it out on me. It's a good deed gone unrewarded. I was kind to you, and you're actually throwing mud at me!"
Yang Cui was quite eloquent, and with her speech, quite a few people believed her.
After all, everyone was more familiar with Yang Cui than with Yang Er.
In front of colleagues and friends, Yang Cui had never revealed her dirty thoughts, and had even told outsiders on more than one occasion how kindly she had taken in her foolish niece, Su Heyi, to look after her at home. Many people genuinely believed she had a kind heart.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing here. You big man, what are you causing a scene for? If you have any issues, take them home and discuss them there. Don't make a mess in our company!" A leader who was in charge stepped forward and told Yang Er to leave.
Yang Er's plan for the day was not yet complete, so of course, he was unwilling to leave.
The formidable Mr. Gu had said that if he couldn't tarnish Yang Cui's reputation here, then he would be the one to suffer.
"Fine, but before I go, you should listen to the recording of my phone call with her and see what kind of person she really is!"
The call had been made the day before, with Yang Er, following instructions, discussing matters concerning Su Heyi with Yang Cui.
"Auntie, your niece has such a fiery temper. You told me to force her, but what if she resists to the death?"
"What are you afraid of? She's just a fool. If you really do something, who would believe her? Don't worry, I'll definitely support you and make sure there's no problem."
"But... I saw her getting close to a wealthy person. If I do this, won't I be retaliated against?"
Yang Cui scoffed, "You, at your age, are still so timid... Don't worry, the wealthy person you mentioned, my Youyou has been seeing him recently. It's fine."
Although in this phone recording, Yang Cui did not directly state it, the evidence was already sufficient.
"You all heard it, right? Hmph, I see how you can argue your way out of this!"
Yang Cui was also frightened by the recording. She never expected that her own nephew would use such a move against her and was at a loss for what to do.
She was, after all, just an ordinary woman. She was capable of playing some petty tricks in her daily life, but when something really happened, she couldn't handle it.
Now, everyone's gaze towards Yang Cui had changed completely.
No matter how much Yang Cui tried to argue, the evidence was here, and the recording everyone had just heard was clear.
Under the contemptuous gazes, Yang Cui completely lost her composure and stood there speechless.
Seeing that his goal was accomplished, Yang Er quickly left.
He decided never to associate with Yang Cui again; otherwise, not only would he fail to find a wife, but he might even lose his life!
"Ah, I never would have guessed, Yang Cui, you're actually this kind of person? I was wondering how your Youyou could be with such a wealthy person, so it turns out it was by basking in someone else's glory?"
"Yang Cui, you've really done wrong this time. If your actions were to get out, that's jail-worthy!"
"It's such a shame, you never really know a person... so disgusting..."
The leader, to whom Yang Cui had connections, seeing the situation was bad, quickly pulled Yang Cui into the office to discuss what to do about it.
After all, working here, one doesn't have to be particularly capable, but character is the most fundamental thing.
If it got out, it would also be very damaging to the reputation of their bus company.
After some tactful words, Yang Cui was fired. She knew she couldn't stay any longer and could only slink away to pack up her things and go home.
Losing this job wasn't fatal for Yang Cui, but she feared that if her colleagues and neighbors spread her story around, her reputation in the neighborhood would be completely ruined, and she would have no face to show herself in public again.
Unlike the gloom surrounding Yang Cui, the amusement park had to close early due to a sudden afternoon downpour, leaving no guests, so she returned home early and played hide-and-seek with Gu Yan in the Gu family mansion, enjoying themselves immensely.
Before Su Heyi moved into the Gu family's large house, Gu Mengbao really didn't play many children's games.
Apart from his busy daily studies, he didn't have many friends to play with.
But the child's innocence was still there, and once unleashed, it would immediately come out.
"45, 46, 47... 49, 50!" Su Heyi couldn't wait to count enough numbers, opened her eyes, and began searching the entire mansion for people.
It could only be said that it was because her mind wasn't very mature that she had the interest to accompany Gu Yan in playing a game that children like.
The Gu residence was large enough that a game of hide-and-seek would take at least ten minutes.
In the end, Su Heyi found the little boy in the kitchen cabinet where the utensils were stored. Gu Mengbao was quite smart; after hiding himself, he had placed rice bags and pots and pans in front, so Su Heyi didn't find him the first time she opened it.
Finally, of course, it was the servants who intentionally or unintentionally cheated for her, allowing her to successfully catch Gu Mengbao.
"Got you! You lost!" Su Heyi spun around with Gu Yan in her arms.
Gu Yan refused to admit defeat: "Again, again! Next time I will definitely beat you!"
"Next time it's your turn to find me, hehehe!" Su Heyi made a cute face.
The two were playing in the kitchen when they heard a servant call out: "Miss Heyi, young master, sir is back!"
So, the big and small rushed out eagerly.
But after rushing out, they both made a tacit tongue-sticking-out gesture, then both pouted their mouths, not very happy.
Because Gu Mo didn't come back alone, he was followed by another person, someone they both didn't want to see.