The silly girl became a wealthy wife

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Sophia Gu picked up her ordinary handbag, walked away while smiling and turning off the alarm, and casually put her phone into her bag. Suddenly, she felt the air was so fresh, the sunlight so brilliant, and her mood so carefree!

So she smiled brightly and thought proudly: The Gu Family is as black as crows. Indeed, including her, there isn't a single good bird among them!

Feeling a burning gaze, Sophia Gu, with a smile as bright as August sunshine on her face, innocently showed her tiny white teeth to the owner of the gaze. Her eyes shone like a 100-watt light bulb, suddenly bright and dazzling. What a handsome guy, though his gaze was a bit unsettling.

But so what? Just an insignificant bystander.

As for Sophia Gu, she was not only kind-hearted but also a bit naive.

Who would skip being at home on their brother’s birthday to entertain guests, see if there was anything they could help with, and instead sneak out to meet their lover, committing such an unfilial act of prioritizing their lover over their brother? When she returned, she even knew to climb over the wall… Well, the Gu Family’s walls are too high and their security is too good, so she should have known to use the back door. Who would walk through the front door so brazenly?

Of course, Sophia Gu didn't feel the least bit “strutting,” so she was now looking at the large family sitting in the living room with an absolutely innocent and confused expression, scratching the back of her head with a silly smile, and waving her delicate little hand at the old man sitting on the living room sofa with his back straight as a board—no, the elderly gentleman...—and greeted him with a smile: “Hi, Grandpa!”

As for Mr. Gu, he was undoubtedly an authority figure in The Gu Family. Even though he was over eighty years old, he was still vigorous and alert, with eyes that showed no signs of cloudiness, his gaze sharp and intelligent.

If there was anyone in the Gu Family who wasn't afraid of Mr. Gu, besides the most beloved second daughter, Vivian, and the Gu Family's precious son, Derek Gu, there was one more—the youngest daughter of the Gu Family, Sophia Gu, who was holding her little hand up, oblivious to the pressure emanating from Mr. Gu, and avoiding eye contact with him.

“Little Nine!” The old man's voice was not loud, but it was full of vigor.

Sophia Gu was well-behaved. She ignored the subtle signals Derek Gu was sending her and the indifferent expressions of her sisters, reflexively standing at attention: “Yes!”

The old man was a military man by background, having once led troops against the Japanese during his youth. He was a formidable figure on the battlefield, but later somehow transitioned from the battlefield to the business world. Though he never spoke of the hardships, the strict family values of the Gu Family and their several ups and downs over the years made it clear that to have guided the Gu Family through turbulent times to where they are now required ruthless tactics.

Under the old man's piercing gaze, Sophia felt uneasy inside. Her eyes remained fixed on the old man, her face wearing a silly smile, but her mind was filled with thoughts of how she would be punished tonight. However, she had been cold for over twenty years, so she wasn't afraid of anything. After all, she was already invisible; could she become transparent all the way to the Arctic?

Old Master Gu furrowed his brows and said in a stern voice, “Go upstairs and change your clothes. Don’t let the guests laugh at you! Don’t forget what today is!”

No one could guess what Old Master Gu meant by that—was he angry, or was he just letting Sophia off the hook? After all, Old Master Gu’s strictness was well-known, and no one dared to challenge his authority.

What day is today?

Sophia Gu gave a faint, confused smile. Today is Derek Gu's birthday, how could she forget!

Why was the old man being so polite today? Could it be that there was an important guest today?

Her gaze swept over the man sitting on the sofa, his posture relaxed yet his gaze sharp, dressed in a suit like a drawn sword... Sophia Gu paused for a moment, then smiled. Wasn't this the man with the piercing gaze from the restaurant... Mr. Random Stranger?

Only Sophia Gu could stare at a handsome man in a daze, openly so.

Old Master Gu, usually quite irritable, wasn't angry today. Could it be Derek Gu's birthday? Or... this important guest?

My second sister always acted dignified and elegant in front of the old man, her clothes mostly black, rarely embellished with lace or other cumbersome items. She appeared shrewd and capable, and always held herself high. But today, she'd dressed up, which was quite charming.

Is it related to today's guest?

Vivian frowned slightly, gently tapping her glossy white porcelain coffee cup, embellished with gold thread, against the crystal coffee table. "Xiaojiu, look at what you're wearing today! How disrespectful of you in front of guests! Why don't you go change?"

"Oh!" Sophia Gu snapped back to reality, giving a naive smile. "Got it, Second... Sister!"

This time, Vivian didn't say anything else. Her expression remained calm, the air of the noble second daughter of the Gu Family.

Sophia Gu smiled and nodded at her sisters. Her eyes flicked to Derek Gu, then paused slightly before heading upstairs.

Derek Gu, who was sitting next to Old Man Gu, stood up and gave a polite smile and nod to the 'passerby' brother. "You guys chat!"

She glanced at Old Man Gu inquiringly, and he nodded slightly.

After two gentle knocks, she pushed the door open and entered. Sophia Gu was stripped down to her black underwear, embroidered with classical patterns in gold thread. It looked unassuming, yet incredibly functional and effective, outlining her captivating curves. Her skin was as white as snow, translucent and shimmering.

Sophia Gu knew who it was without turning around. She buckled her b*a back on, then walked around the bed, holding the clothes, toward the bathroom. She glared at Derek Gu in frustration, "Knock, you know what?"