The silly girl became a wealthy wife

19

The proprietress brought out another plate of braised crucian carp, its rich aroma filling the air. Sophia Gu didn't reply, picking at the fish belly with her chopsticks while shoveling rice into her mouth.

The restaurant was run by a young couple; the owner's sister worked as a waitress, and the proprietress handled the cashier. The food was kept clean.

Seeing Sophia Gu remain silent, Yang Jie hurriedly tried to explain, "Xiao Jiu, we're not children anymore. We've been dating for so long and we still... A man's love is based on certain conditions!" He spoke with conviction, his gaze piercing.

Hmm, almost three months had passed; it was time to break up, to avoid wasting his time. After all, he was her friend's brother, and she was still saving face.

She swallowed the rice she had chewed and looked at him. "I understand."

Yang Jie was flustered and at a loss for words under her sudden sharp gaze. Yang Tao angrily asked, "Brother, why are you like this? How could you cheat on me?"

Yang Jie's expression softened slightly when he looked at his sister, his tone sharp but his voice weak. "You're still young, what do you know?" Then he lowered his voice and said, "He has a car and a house!"

"Then Xiao Jiu has a house too!"

Yang Jie didn't speak. Sophia Gu had just finished eating, wiped her mouth, stood up, and smiled at Yang Tao, saying, "Taozi, I have something to do, so I'll go back first!"

She smiled at Yang Jie and paid for the meal.

When Anning called Sophia Gu, she was surprised to hear how generous Sophia Gu had been today. Scratching her head with the end of her wolf-hair paintbrush, she asked, puzzled, "Don't you think this will make him feel even worse?"

Sophia Gu nodded, "Yeah, exactly!"

Anning didn't react much, offering no words of comfort, and simply said, "If you're not coming back, I'll use your room as my studio."

"Unless you want all your precious things to go in the trash!" Sophia Gu said with a grin.

Yang Jie's words today made her doubt herself. She had never wanted anyone to know she was The Gu Family's daughter, but as Yang Jie said, no one is anything but ordinary; everyone eats grains and grows up. Was she being too stubborn? If Qin Rui had known about her family background, and Yang Jie had known she was from The Gu Family, would they not have broken up?

She told herself, wait a little longer. If things are still like this when I'm twenty-eight, I'll have a child of my own and raise it myself. She wanted a son born and raised in the countryside, growing up in a clean, fresh-air environment. She would take her child to the amusement park, attend parent-teacher conferences no matter how busy she was, and not care about grades. If he got into a fight, she would teach him martial arts to stop bullying him, teaching him how to fight effectively without seriously injuring anyone, and to always go to the other child's parents if he was bullied.

What if someone said their child was unwanted? Oh well, she'd find him a father!

Thinking this way, a huge weight lifted from her heart, and inspiration suddenly flowed like a spring. She picked up a pencil and sketched her ideas on drawing paper.

She stayed up too late last night and was exhausted. She'd just heard the director's reprimand yesterday and was late again today. This time, the director didn't say anything, but called the five designers to his office and told them that the company was planning to send one of them to a renowned design studio in France for further training. All five were immediately excited; this was a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity, and upon their return, they might be promoted directly to head designer. This was also a way for the company to put pressure on them and motivate them. The opportunity was equal, and it would depend on everyone's performance next period.

Chang Li gave a light hum and smiled as she returned to her office. She was the company's head designer, a position that used to be a sure thing for her, but now it wasn't so certain. Gu Yue and Sophia Gu were behind her. Each of the three had their own unique style, following a brand-oriented approach. Chang Li herself had become a brand in itself; many customers were already loyal to her designs, and her prices were considerably higher than the brand's.

Gu Yue took a lower-end approach, catering to the mass market. Although her prices were average, the key was high sales volume, with orders consistently approaching Chang Li's.

Sophia Gu, completely opposite to Gu Yue, takes a high-end approach. This means that while Sophia Gu's designs receive the fewest orders among the group, they command the highest prices.

Her designs rarely pursue individuality or unconventionality; instead, they emphasize elegance and sophistication, making them popular among high-society ladies. The eight members of The Gu Family all have her designs in their wardrobes, though not many. As they say, it's all about 'talent'—she's a very talented designer.

A tense atmosphere suddenly filled the office.

Stepping out of the director's office, Gu Yue's handsome face broke into a faint smile: "Nervous?"

"Not at all!" Sophia Gu replied with a smile, "And you?"

His voice was as fresh and youthful as a bamboo shoot: "I don't care."

Sophia Gu smiled but didn't speak further. She didn't put any pressure on herself, remaining as lazy as ever. It wasn't that she was particularly detached from worldly affairs; rather, she was simply a lazybones. She had no grand ambitions, content with a life of ease and comfort. She didn't particularly pursue these things, nor did she know what she should pursue; she was lost in thought.

When inspiration struck, she'd dabble; when not, she could manage a rough draft, as long as she kept the overall direction straight. She always had a certain confidence in herself.

These past few days, the second young lady of The Gu Family had been inseparable from Lu Jin Gui, appearing like a perfect couple. It seemed good news was on the horizon for The Gu Family, and she was happy for her sister. This golden spinster of The Gu Family had finally found a wealthy husband.

After thinking for a moment, Sophia Gu realized she was wrong. Vivian should be a golden saint, not a spinster.

What happened next was completely unexpected. The two, who were always so sweet and affectionate with Lucien Lu, like a real couple, suddenly decided on marriage at The Gu Family's private dinner party. Lucien Lu, for some inexplicable reason, specifically asked for her: "Sophia Gu!"

Sophia Gu immediately spat out her food and coughed uncontrollably.

Looking at the tyrant's furious expression, as if she had been insulted, and his cold, sharp eyes that seemed to want to whip her to death, Sophia Gu shivered. She gave the tyrant an innocent, reassuring smile, then glared fiercely at the thin-lipped, mischievous Lucien Lu.

Is this guy deliberately trying to ruin her meal?