Chapter 261 The Gu Family's Attitude Towards Shen Wancheng
Chapter 261 The Gu Family's Attitude Towards Shen Wancheng
Gu Jinxing has always tried his best to act as a mediator between Shen Wancheng and the Gu family. He has also made it clear to the Gu family that he will always stand by Shen Wancheng's side.
Over the course of her marriage, Shen Wancheng's feelings about Gu Jinxing's actions deepened little by little, and she unconsciously became more and more accepting of the Gu family.
This was a feeling she actively had in her heart, not something she was forced to accept because of marriage.
This difference between being proactive and being passive makes a completely different feeling when people accept it.
Shen Wancheng didn't feel restricted at all because of marriage and still lived a very comfortable life.
Shen Wancheng smiled and placed a shrimp into Gu Jinxing's bowl before speaking.
“I think it’s good that you think that way, and I’m even grateful for your understanding. But I really don’t think there’s anything wrong with Grandpa calling me. Maybe he thinks that you listen to me now, so calling me is more useful than calling you, which is why he called me.”
Gu Jinxing felt that Shen Wancheng might have figured out the truth, but he didn't say it out loud, only saying...
"Anyway, if the Gu family does anything wrong, just tell me directly, there's no need to hide it."
"Okay, do you think I'm the kind of person who hides things? I certainly won't make myself suffer."
The next afternoon, Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing went back to the Gu family home together.
As Shen Wancheng expected, Gu Mingqian casually brought up the matter of Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing starting a company together at the dinner table.
"Wancheng, Jinxing, you two are really popular now. When I have tea with those old guys, they always talk about you two. Especially Wancheng, those old guys all say you're lucky and bring good fortune to our family."
"I'm lucky to be able to marry Wan Cheng."
Upon hearing Gu Jinxing's words, Wen Nan unconsciously looked at her son.
They discovered that Gu Jinxing didn't seem embarrassed at all after saying those words, and his expression remained unchanged.
She was inwardly amazed, but outwardly agreed with Gu Mingqian.
“Dad, you’re right. When I go out for afternoon tea with those ladies, they always mention Wan Cheng and say that Jin Xing got the better deal.”
Shen Wancheng smiled and said, "Grandpa, Mom, you're praising me so much, you'd think I've made a huge contribution to the Gu family."
According to the older generation's thinking, Shen Wancheng's pregnancy with three children was indeed a great contribution to the Gu family.
But Shen Wancheng never felt that she was having children for the Gu family, so she didn't think she had made any contribution to the Gu family.
Shen Wancheng felt that she was primarily having children for herself, and even if some of the children bore the surname Gu, they were still her children first and foremost, and the surname did not represent the child's ownership.
Wen Nan also laughed and said, "You and Jin Xing have a harmonious relationship. That's what it means to be able to manage the household well at home and make money together outside. You've done a great service to the Gu family by being good at both internal and external things."
“Wen Nan is right. Jin Xing told me that whether it’s Dongfang Technology or Dongfang Mobile, from the initiation of the project to the technology involved, it was all proposed and provided by Wan Cheng. Outsiders don’t know the inside story and just think that you two are good friends because you started the company together. Jin Xing was willing to let you participate, and we didn’t want you to stand out, so we deliberately clarified. But we Gu family members still need to know that all of this was done because of you.”
Shen Wancheng said gratefully, "Thank you for your understanding, Grandpa."
Gu Hengzhi, who was only focused on studying the classics, had no idea what Gu Mingqian and Wen Nan were talking about.
He knew that mobile phones were selling very well, but he didn't think it was worth his father and wife praising his daughter-in-law like that.
There's no reason why a family should dote on one daughter-in-law.
Gu Hengzhi said, "It's important to run the company well, but taking good care of your pregnancy and giving birth safely is your top priority right now."
Gu Hengzhi said this out of the blue, although on the surface there was nothing wrong with what he said.
But Shen Wancheng felt inexplicably choked up as she listened.
Shen Wancheng lowered her eyes, picked up some food, and didn't reply.
Gu Mingqian glared at his son.
Wen Nan even stomped hard on Gu Hengzhi under the table, and when Gu Hengzhi frowned, she lowered her voice and said fiercely.
"If you can't speak, then shut up. Being mute is your best option."
Gu Hengzhi didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said, but seeing his father looking at him with displeasure, he reluctantly shut up.
Gu Mingqian wanted to continue the conversation by bringing up the topic of financing for the Oriental Group.
But Gu Hengzhi's interruption ruined the harmonious atmosphere that had just been created, so he couldn't say anything more.
Shen Wancheng, however, anticipated what Gu Mingqian was going to say.
It was only for a moment that she felt uncomfortable with Gu Hengzhi's words.
Afterwards, she felt that as long as Gu Mingqian and Wen Nan sincerely agreed with her, there was no need for her to argue with Gu Hengzhi, who didn't even have much of a presence in the Gu family.
So just as Gu Jinxing was about to say something to retort to Gu Hengzhi, Shen Wancheng silently took Gu Jinxing's hand under the table.
He shook his head at Gu Jinxing, stopping him from speaking and continuing the unpleasant topic.
Shen Wancheng continued the conversation about the Oriental Group and directly brought up Gu Mingqian's thoughts.
"The mobile phone is sure to sell well, which is something Jinxing and I predicted from the beginning, but we still didn't expect it to sell this well. Originally, we expected to complete the financing by the middle of this year and then go public by the end of the year, but now it seems that the development of Oriental Group will be much faster than we expected."
Gu Mingqian gave Shen Wancheng a deep look.
He didn't expect Shen Wancheng to be so smart and reasonable. Not only was she not angry because of Gu Hengzhi's words, but she could also guess what he was thinking and bring up the topic herself.
"With the current momentum, raising funds is the right thing to do. What are your and Jinxing's thoughts on raising funds?"
After Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing exchanged a glance, Gu Jinxing spoke up.
"We are considering the Yan, Liang, and Zheng families, but the final result will depend on the sincerity of each family."
"That young man from the Liang family has been close to you since childhood, and the Gu and Liang families have always cooperated, so he's a good choice. The Yan family's considerations are also good, but what made you think of the Zheng family?"
Gu Jinxing stated frankly, "They have several plots of land that interest me."
Have you considered the Ho family?
Gu Jinxing did not respond immediately.
Shen Wancheng immediately understood that the He family was not within Gu Jinxing's consideration.
Shen Wancheng smiled and said, "Grandpa, as you know, business is business. We consider each option based on our own needs and resources. If the He family can offer resources equivalent to those offered by the Zheng family, we will of course give priority to your recommendation."
"The He family..."
Gu Mingqian had only said two words when Gu Jinxing interrupted him.
"The He family can't afford it."
Shen Wancheng looked at Gu Jinxing in surprise.
She didn't expect Gu Jinxing to be so resolute in his attitude towards the He family, directly denying it.
Is there anything wrong with the He family?
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