Reborn and Counterattack: The CEO's Powerful Sweetheart

Chapter 932: Chapter 931: Eldest Young Master’s Bride

Maintaining the same attitude as usual is what Gu Tong should do at this moment.

Gong Xinxin’s smile froze on her face. She initially thought that one doesn’t make a move against a smiling person, but she didn’t expect the other party to be so unaccommodating, making her feel awkward.

”Gong Qingwan is my aunt, so we’re relatives,” Gong Xinxin said with a forced smile, trying to appear amicable.

Gu Tong pressed her index finger against her lips, thoughtfully, and said, ”That should be a relative of the Gong Family, not the Li Family.”

What does this woman mean...

Gong Xinxin suppressed her anger, almost swearing, and said, ”Sister-in-law, we’re all family, there’s no need to be so particular.”

Considering Gu Tong’s words, it seemed more like Gong Xinxin was trying to latch onto familial ties.

Gong Xinxin was nearly jumping with anger, as if she really cared; if it wasn’t for her aunt insisting she monitor, she wouldn’t have bothered with this woman at all.

Gu Tong went along, saying, ”I’m the worst at distinguishing relationships, so I don’t know the family’s kinship relations.”

Her words clearly expressed that she absolutely had no intention of acknowledging such family ties.

Even with the best temper, one can’t withstand Gu Tong’s provocation.

Gong Xinxin was almost furious, saying, ”If you don’t know, you can ask. If everyone acted like you, all family members would be offended!”

In her anger, she raised her voice several times, attracting the attention of those around.

...

The furious voice reached the ears of the nearby ladies.

Gong Qingwan frowned, her hand holding the cup trembling slightly.

”Qingwan, is that your niece?” Zhao Xiangyun, the youngest daughter of the Zhao family’s matriarch, glanced in that direction and said, ”Who’s the person next to her?”

Gong Qingwan’s face was uneasy, yet she couldn’t avoid the question, so she replied, ”The Eldest Young Master’s wife...”

”Oh, so it’s her,” Zhao Xiangyun exclaimed, covering her mouth, ”Such a temper, truly looking down on everyone, see how Gong Xinxin is infuriated, her little face all scrunched up.”

Gong Qingwan felt a bit sorrowful, helplessly shook her head, and said, ”This girl has a peculiar personality, ordinary people really can’t interact with her. I wanted Xinxin to get to know her better, but I didn’t expect this result...”

She entirely positioned herself as trying hard but getting no reward, or having good intentions backfire, shedding the strong facade and appearing pitiful.

Zhao Xiangyun, usually close to Gong Qingwan, spoke candidly, ”As a stepmother, it’s really not easy, even if you treat the Eldest Young Master as your own son, there’s still a barrier.”

Gong Qingwan clutched her chest, saying, ”I know that principle, but back then, Li Quan was irresponsible, leaving the entire Li Family to me, a woman. If I didn’t shoulder it, wouldn’t this family fall apart? Now, the Eldest Young Master is back; I’m unsure of the situation and dare not hastily hand over the family’s assets, inevitably drawing their criticism...”

Simply put, it’s all about money.

It’s a common issue among large families, difficult to change quickly.

Zhao Xiangyun sympathized with her, sighed, and said, ”Endure a little, and broader horizons await, but always being weak isn’t the solution.”

”Yes, Aunt Gong, always enduring isn’t a viable path.” A long-haired girl turned around, with righteous indignation shining in her bright eyes.