Chapter 133

Several people took their seats in turn.

Grandma Gu sat at the head of the table. Gu Yeze and Bai Weijin sat on the left. Tan Xin sat opposite to Gu Yeze and next to Grandma Gu. Tan Xin from time to time served Grandma Gu some foods that Grandma Gu couldn’t get. Bai Weijin felt a crushing sense of powerlessness, as if the three people in front of her were a family, and she was just an irrelevant outsider.

So, where was Bai Weijin’s home?

Was it the place where the dying old man lived who was in hospital? Or was it the little house where she had never stepped in since her mother passed away? Or…was it here where she was like an outsider now?

‘Where is my home?’

Bai Weijin once thought she got used to all the negative emotions. But she didn’t expect that the depressed mood would come over her again and disguise itself as hope sometimes.

Bai Weijin once thought that even though her mother passed away, she still had a home as long as she had her repentant father and her legal husband.

But now, her father’s condition deteriorated, and her husband loved someone else… Maybe she was homeless now.

Sometimes Bai Weijin was envious of those who had someone to pour out their feelings when they were tired, as if they could have the courage to live on by doing so. But now, Bai Weijin even didn’t have someone to speak to.

After all, where did Bai Weijin get friends since she didn’t even have a home?

Gu Yeze ate slowly, and he didn’t want to interrupt Grandma Gu who was chatting happily with Tan Xin. Gu Yeze kept eating. Seeing a plate of matsutake, he remembered that Bai Weijin once said she liked it, so he subconsciously put one into her bowl.

“Eat more.”

The instant he uttered the words, he realized that he had not made it up with Bai Weijin yet.

Gu Yeze frowned and put down his bowl and chopsticks. Bai Weijin picked a matsutake out, and sneered, “I always dislike it, don’t you know?”

Gu Yeze was so angry that he laughed. He picked up his tableware and didn’t say anything.

Grandma Gu had seen this scene a lot, and she knew it was just an occasional spousal spat. So the old lady just smiled and put a lamb chop into Bai Weijin’s bowl, “Eat more.”

“I’ll go first.” Gu Yeze stood up and went out. Bai Weijin did not move. Grandma Gu chastised Gu Yeze and said smilingly at Bai Weijin, “Leave him alone and eat more.”

Bai Weijin couldn’t and wouldn’t refuse Grandma Gu’s kindness. She smiled unwillingly and nodded her head. Tan Xin also put a matsutake into Bai Weijin’s bowl, and said with a smile, “It’s good for your health. Weijin, you should eat more, it’s delicious. The cooking techniques were all taught by Grandma Gu before. You can’t eat it in restaurants!”

Bai Weijin would cover Tan Xin’s face with the bowl in front of her, if Grandma Gu wasn’t here. But now, Bai Weijin could only agree without saying anything. Tan Xin, however, tugged at Grandma Gu’s sleeve and coquettishly smiled at Grandma Gu like a flower, and spoke again.

“Grandma, I have something to tell you.”

“Oh? Tell me about it.” Grandma Gu pulled out her sleeve calmly, picked up a cup of tea and looked at Tan Xin.

Tan Xin hesitated, “Well, I just came back from abroad and don’t know much about the domestic market, so I am afraid that I might cause trouble if I take over Tan’s Group directly.”

“Certainly.” Grandma Gu knew what Tan Xin was trying to say, but she pretended not to understand.

“So, grandma, I want to gain some experience in Gu’s Group. I think it will be better to take over Tan’s Group when I get a clear picture of the trend of the domestic market.” After Tan Xin finished, she looked up at Grandma Gu with a shy expression.

However, Grandma Gu said nothing but smiled.

“My girl, you are not young.” Grandma Gu glanced at Tan Xin, “It is inappropriate for you to work in Gu’s Group. If you are arranged in a high position, you have no experience. If you stay in a low position, what you can learn is limited. It is hard for Yeze to arrange for you a suitable position.”

Grandma Gu was not a fool, and she knew well what Tan Xin was thinking. Although Grandma Gu was fond of Tan Xin, she could clearly tell her beloved granddaughter-in-law from an outsider.

Naturally, Grandma Gu wouldn’t put Tan Xin in Gu’s Group to make Bai Weijin unhappy. After saying that, she gave Tan Xin a meaningful look, hoping that Tan Xin could have a sense of propriety. Otherwise, everyone would be unhappy in the very end.

Tan Xin saw that Grandma Gu had a clear attitude, so she didn’t dare to say anything more. While Tan Xin was about to agree, Bai Weijin, who hadn’t spoken for a long time, suddenly opened her mouth. Her words shocked Grandma Gu and Tan Xin.

“Well, Miss Tan’s coming to Gu’s Group will promote our development. I agree.”

Grandma Gu well concealed her surprise and shrugged, “Since Weijin has agreed, then I have no objection. Gu’s Group will eventually be handed over to you in the future.”

Tan Xin looked up in surprise and found Bai Weijin looked calm and unwavering. Bai Weijin looked at Tan Xin without emotions, as if she was looking at a cup or a vase. Tan Xin was taken aback, but then she gave a sneer subconsciously.

‘Bai Weijin, I have overestimated you! Have you lost your mind after being provoked by me several times? I’m afraid that you are just feigning kindness by letting me work in Gu’s Group.’

Tan Xin bowed her head and her long hair hung down, covering the irrepressible pride at the corner of her mouth.

‘Even if what I said was all about the past and was all fake, so what? You are a little too proud to gamble on Gu Yeze’s current attitude towards me, aren’t you? Who gives you the confidence to bet on Yeze with me?’

‘After all, what I need isn’t your suspicion, but a chance to get closer to Yeze.’

The next day, Gu Yeze was stunned when he saw Tan Xin, and said coldly, “Why are you here? What’s the matter?”

Sure enough, Tan Xin was elaborately dressed. A pure white OL professional suit perfectly highlighted her figure, with her long hair simply held in her ears. Her makeup was delicate but not heavy.

Tan Xin smiled and looked up at Gu Yeze, who was one head taller than her, “Don’t you want me to come?”

Gu Yeze raised his eyebrows and turned on the computer, without looking at her, “Go ahead if you have something to say. If not, I’m busy.”

Tan Xin immediately changed her look and walked to Gu Yeze with a smile, “Just kidding, don’t be so serious.”

“I am asking you why you are here!” Gu Yeze avoided her hand subtly, and looked at her bright eyes. Tan Xin was surprised, “Don’t you know that I’m working in Gu’s Group now?”

“Who agreed?” Gu Yeze glanced at Tan Xin. He knew Grandma Gu would never agree to this particular request. Gu Yeze sneered, “Anyway, I don’t agree, it doesn’t work whoever agreed. Go back now. Tan’s Group is your property. Don’t come to Gu’s Group and make trouble.”

“But Bai Weijin agreed…” said Tan Xin weakly, as if she had suffered great injustice.

“I say it again, it doesn’t work whoever agreed.” Gu Yeze waved impatiently.