Yun Xiaoqing came to Newport City for her own business, so as soon as they got off the plane, Cecilia Gu firmly refused to let her aunt escort her back to the countryside.
It just so happened that Yun Xiaoqing had an important event at this time and couldn’t afford to be late, so she asked Mu Ruona and Mo Zixuan to help look after Cecilia.
The two girls naturally agreed right away.
After getting off the plane, Mo Zixin also said goodbye to Cecilia and left. It seemed he had other business in Newport City too.
Well, these people—when do they ever not have work to do?
Arriving in Newport City, Cecilia hesitated for a moment and then decided to call Grandma Evelyn Yin.
Grandma Evelyn Yin seemed completely unaware of the issues between Cecilia, Charles Yin, and her daughter-in-law. She only reminded Cecilia to take care of herself, and even if she didn’t have an assistant, she shouldn’t forget the Yin Family’s manners.
Of course, Cecilia agreed without hesitation.
After hanging up, Grandma Evelyn Yin’s assistant asked curiously, “Madam, why didn’t you give the young mistress any advice?”
Grandma Evelyn Yin smiled, her fingers tracing the table as she gently tapped the intricately carved pearwood pen holder. "This is something she’ll have to face sooner or later. Letting her experience it a little earlier isn’t a bad thing."
"But Madam, she..." The assistant still hesitated. "Six years ago—have you truly forgiven Mrs. Yin?"
A flash of sternness crossed Grandma Evelyn Yin’s eyes, but it disappeared quickly, and she returned to her usual composed calm.
"Madam, I’m sorry!" The assistant regretted the words as soon as they were spoken, wishing they could slap themselves.
Grandma Evelyn Yin raised her hand, stopping the assistant, her voice cool but firm: "No matter what happens in the Yin Family, it must never collapse from within. As long as Cecilia Gu gives birth to this child, he will be the fourth-generation heir of the Yin Family."
"Yes, Madam." The assistant immediately bowed respectfully.
Yes, the fourth generation of the Yin Family—how could Mrs. Yin be allowed to decide that?
The young master became CEO, all thanks to Grandma Evelyn Yin’s support.
The arrival of the little heir probably wouldn’t be handled by Mrs. Yin either, right?
Grandma Evelyn Yin slowly walked to the window, reaching out to touch a pot of vibrant jasmine on the windowsill, and picked the most beautiful blossom.
No one saw the ruthless determination in Grandma Evelyn Yin’s eyes, nor the overwhelming hatred she could barely conceal.
This is just the beginning. Enjoy the process slowly.
The Yun Family sent two assistants to take care of Cecilia Gu.
As the eldest daughter of the Mo Family, Mo Zixuan naturally had her own assistant too.
Mu Ruona was the simplest—just herself, a car, and her luggage.
From Newport City to the county where Jian Xiao lived was quite a distance.
So, each had a driver, and the three women sat in the back to rest.
This time, the three women took three business vans, mainly for the spaciousness and the large capacity.
Well, women traveling is almost like moving house.
Just the clothes and jewelry alone filled up one van.
Not to mention all the other miscellaneous stuff.
Mo Zixuan held a wine glass, swirling it lightly. "Cici, why did you suddenly decide to go home?"
Mu Ruona glanced at Cecilia, unsure if she should tell Mo Zixuan the truth.
Cecilia hugged a pillow, leaning lazily on the sofa. "I just suddenly got curious about my origins. After all, everything about Yuanshan Village is so bizarre, isn’t it?"
And it’s a good way to avoid all those annoying Yin Family problems.
Cecilia didn’t say this out loud, but both Mu Ruona and Mo Zixuan could tell.
"It’s not like I have much to do anyway. While my belly isn’t too big yet, I can still walk around a bit. Although my mom’s place is a bit humble, the air is great. As a vacation spot, it’s not bad at all." Cecilia added.
Mu Ruona joined in, "Yeah, I’ve always wanted to go but never got the chance! Now that I finally have a long break, I should really take it easy. Miss Mo, it’s rare for you to have so much free time, right?"
"Why call me Miss Mo? Just call me Zixuan. It’s rare for me to be this free! Even my brother’s got time off, so what could I possibly have to do?" Mo Zixuan replied, dodging the question. "But I’m more curious about Cici’s origins. After all these years, you never asked?"
Cecilia gave a bitter smile. "What was there to ask? Back then, all I wanted was another day of peace. How could I let my mom worry about me?"
Mu Ruona knew all about Cecilia’s past troubles and nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, Cici’s life used to be so tough." Mu Ruona sighed. "If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes and heard it myself, I wouldn’t believe such a bizarre family could exist."
Cecilia laughed, sat up straight, and said, "Speaking of the Gu Family, you’d better be mentally prepared when you visit. Who knows what tricks they’ll pull this time?"
"Like what?" Mo Zixuan asked curiously.
"Like forcing my mom to remarry..." Cecilia replied with a meaningful smile.
The Gu Family is honestly a total disaster now.
Uncle Eric Gu lost all the family’s property.
Howard Gu is infertile, yet somehow married a woman who’s pregnant with his child.
And then there’s Grandma Gu, who just loves stirring up trouble.
Cecilia could pretty much see what was going to happen next.
Howard Gu will definitely divorce that woman, and then the Gu Family will set their sights on Jian Xiao and the house she bought, pestering her to remarry.
For normal people, these tactics are shameful to the extreme—no one would ever do such a thing.
But for the Gu Family, it’s just business as usual.
Cecilia knew all too well about the Gu Family’s rotten tendencies.
Sure enough, as Cecilia’s convoy arrived at Jian Xiao’s door, before she could even get out, a wailing voice came from outside: "Jian Xiao, you heartless woman! Is this how you treat your mother-in-law? You’ll be struck by lightning for this!"
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Cecilia didn’t dare look at Mu Ruona or Mo Zixuan’s faces.
How embarrassing!
Absolutely mortifying!
Cecilia sighed and got out of the car anyway.
As soon as she stepped out, she saw the neighbors had already gathered in a circle.
Cecilia looked up and saw Grandma Gu rolling around and making a scene at their door, trying to force Jian Xiao to come out.
Grandma Gu was dressed in rags, her hair wild like a lunatic. The neighbors couldn’t help but snicker.
Oh my god!
Cecilia sighed and walked over, speaking calmly: "Grandma, what are you trying to do at Mom’s door? Mom and Dad are divorced, and Dad’s already remarried. If you want someone to take care of you, aren’t you looking for the wrong person?"
The moment Grandma Gu heard Cecilia’s voice, she snapped her head around, looking everywhere. Seeing that her grandson-in-law hadn’t come back, she assumed Cecilia had been cast out by her husband’s family. Suddenly, she straightened up, pointed at Cecilia, and yelled, "It’s all because of your mother’s shamelessness that you turned out the same! The Gu Family raised you for years, and now we can’t even get a little payback? You and your mother are both no good! Your mom just divorced your dad and is already hooking up with some pretty boy—shameless! Disgraceful!"
Cecilia couldn’t help but laugh in anger.
"Grandma, that’s a good one! My mom found a boyfriend after the divorce, but Dad had another woman pregnant before he even divorced her. He forced Mom to leave and married that woman three days later! If you want to talk about shamelessness, Grandma, who’s really the shameless one here?" Cecilia shot back, voice ringing with conviction.
Cecilia was no longer the girl who used to fear the Gu Family.
She and Jian Xiao had completely broken free from the Gu Family’s cage.
Ever since Cecilia returned from Yuanshan Village, her whole aura seemed to have changed.
Grandma Gu never imagined that the timid, obedient Cecilia she remembered would dare to openly talk back to her.
The more she looked at Cecilia, the angrier she got. She grabbed her cane and tried to strike Cecilia on the head.
Just then, Cecilia’s two assistants quickly stepped in front of her, saying to Grandma Gu, "Ma’am, you’d better think twice. If you hit her, you’re not just striking the wife of the CEO of the Yin Group, but also the heir of the Yun Family in Y Province!"
"What!" The crowd nearly exploded in shock.
What does the Yin Group mean?
Money, power, status, prestige!
What does the Yun Family of Y Province mean?
The pinnacle of culture and civilization in the entire Chinese world!
Mu Ruona and Mo Zixuan got out of the car too, shaking their heads and sighing.
Cecilia had already given them a heads-up, but they still found it hard to believe.
If they hadn’t been warned, who knows how shocked they’d be right now.
At that moment, the door finally opened. Jian Xiao stepped out, pale and tear-stained.
"Cici, why are you back?" Jian Xiao stepped forward and took Cecilia’s hand.
"Mom, with Grandma making such a scene, why didn’t you call me?" Cecilia sighed. "Maybe I should just buy you a new house and we can move away."
Jian Xiao shook her head and said nothing.
Just then, Grandma Gu rolled her eyes again, collapsed to the ground, and started groaning, "Oh, I’m dying! My daughter-in-law and granddaughter are teaming up to kill me! Heartless wretches, you’ll get what’s coming to you!"
Most of the neighbors knew what was going on with this family. Not a single person blamed Jian Xiao—instead, they pointed fingers at Grandma Gu.
Seeing the neighbors weren’t taking her side, Grandma Gu sat up and slapped her thighs, wailing, "What a sin! If I’d known, I’d never have taken this troublemaker in! If I hadn’t wanted that money, I wouldn’t have brought this disaster home..."
Cecilia’s eyes narrowed instantly!
What?
What did Grandma Gu just say?