After Transmigration: Unexpectedly Wed the Ruthless Tycoon
Chapter 43: Following

Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Following

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Qing revealed a hint of a smile and said, "I’ve never been to the research family’s compound. I heard it’s quite clean, and the environment is good... Sister, you’ve been married for over a month. I also want to check it out. Can I go stay with you for a couple of days tonight?"

Stay for two days? Ouyang Qing even wants to tag along?

Gu Fuqiao definitely wouldn’t want that! Just as she was about to refuse outright, Ouyang Qing said to Mother Gu, "Auntie, you also wanted to stay at my sister’s place for a couple of days before. Let’s go together this time!"

Seeing Ouyang Qing like this, Gu Fuqiao suddenly remembered the situation written in the original diary. It would be best if Mother Gu didn’t agree; if she did, it meant that she probably knew about Ouyang Qing’s intent and was helping to make it possible!

Things turned out as Gu Fuqiao expected. Mother Gu said to her, "Ah Jiao, how about Qingqing and I just come stay at your place for a couple of days, okay?"

It’s definitely not okay!

Gu Fuqiao looked up at Ouyang Qing, saw her sneak a couple of glances at Yan Zhen Guo, and felt a bit upset. Ouyang Qing’s intentions towards Yan Zhen Guo were so obvious, she didn’t want that at all!

Just as she was about to refuse, Yan Zhen Guo agreed, "Perfect timing, we have an extra room at home that can be tidied up for Mom to stay."

Yan Zhen Guo obviously hadn’t thought it through. After all, at that time, Taiwan-style romance wasn’t popular in the mainland, without those soap-opera romances that ignore family ethics. Only those with ulterior motives would think that way, or those like Gu Fuqiao who’d read too many romances with skewed values would understand.

Ouyang Qing was overjoyed upon hearing this answer, while Father Gu put down his rice bowl and adjusted the glasses on his nose, saying, "Yunxia, have you forgotten? Mother is coming back the day after tomorrow. If you’re not home, what would that look like?"

Mother Gu, hearing the mention of the old lady from Father Gu, shrank visibly with her hand holding the chopsticks, then awkwardly smiled and said, "Oh right, Mom is returning, as a daughter-in-law, I ought to be here." After saying this, she said to Gu Fuqiao, "Ah Jiao, you should take Qingqing to your place to play for a couple of days, I won’t go."

Yan Zhen Guo had already agreed, so Gu Fuqiao had no choice but to nod and say okay.

After finishing the meal, Yan Zhen Guo brought Gu Fuqiao home, and of course, someone followed along—Ouyang Qing.

Ouyang Qing looked like she was planning to stay at Gu Fuqiao’s place for a few extra days, carrying a bag which somewhat resembled those used by future migrant workers, though this bag was cleaner and more compact.

Inside were all of Ouyang Qing’s clothes and some cosmetics.

All the way, Ouyang Qing kept chatting about this and that with Yan Zhen Guo, while Gu Fuqiao followed behind with a cold face, saying nothing. She thought, if it was any other woman, Yan Zhen Guo probably wouldn’t pay much attention, just like with Wang Mei, but Ouyang Qing was still nominally her cousin! Out of etiquette, Yan Zhen Guo should at least acknowledge her.

Yet, seeing Ouyang Qing edging closer to Yan Zhen Guo, Gu Fuqiao was furious, and finally, when they reached the compound entrance, she stepped forward and grabbed Yan Zhen Guo’s elbow.

Ouyang Qing saw Gu Fuqiao’s action and was almost fuming, but since nominally Gu Fuqiao and Yan Zhen Guo were a couple, and Mother Gu wasn’t with her, she had no one to vent her anger on, so she had to swallow it down.

Once inside the narrow hallway, Ouyang Qing’s face was full of shock and displeasure, her gaze at Gu Fuqiao expressing wonder at how she could live here. If it weren’t for Yan Zhen Guo’s presence, she would have given Gu Fuqiao some cold sarcasm long ago.

Gu Fuqiao turned her head to look at Ouyang Qing, seeing her expression and knowing what she was shocked about.

The original diary noted that Ouyang Qing was Gu Fuqiao’s uncle’s daughter. The Ouyang Family used to be wealthy, and Ouyang Qing was greatly loved by Mother Gu ever since she was young, spending twenty days out of a month at the Gu family. So even when the Ouyang Family declined, her living conditions remained top-notch.

She lived in small villas and had servants attending her.

Compared to the Gu family’s large mansion, this crowded family building was naturally shabby and cramped.

"It’s a bit small here, Qingqing, don’t mind it." Gu Fuqiao said with a smile, noting the rich expression on Ouyang Qing’s face.

Ouyang Qing saw Yan Zhen Guo with his back turned as he opened the door, and reluctantly gritted her teeth, saying, "It’s fine, I think it’s quite good."

After entering the apartment, Gu Fuqiao directly took Ouyang Qing to the original owner’s previous room. Once Ouyang Qing was settled in, Gu Fuqiao freshened up and returned to her bedroom, finding Yan Zhen Guo sitting cross-legged on the bed, reading a book.

She lowered her head and saw that it was Journey to the West, the book she had slipped into Yan Zhen Guo’s hand earlier today.

Seeing her climb into bed, Yan Zhen Guo placed the book aside and reached out to pull Gu Fuqiao onto the bed. His mind was filled with scenes of the Spider Demons in the Silk Cave enticing Zhu Bajie.

"Don’t start." Suddenly, a displeased Gu Fuqiao sat up, looking at Yan Zhen Guo seriously.

Yan Zhen Guo saw her expression, paused his hand tugging at her skirt, his voice a bit tense, "Go ahead."

Feeling ticklish on her leg, Gu Fuqiao held back and said, "You should keep a bit of distance from Ouyang Qing, just go about your own business as usual. Don’t pay her any attention!"

"Why?" Yan Zhen Guo asked in a low voice.

Gu Fuqiao frowned involuntarily and then said haltingly, "Just don’t pay attention to her, anyway..."

Meanwhile, Ouyang Qing just finished her shower and stepped out of the bathroom, hearing laughter from the other room, her face filled with jealousy. It was her first time seeing such a handsome man, although a bit poor, but thinking it benefits Gu Fuqiao, she felt stifled!

The next morning, Ouyang Qing was annoyed when she was woken by sounds of people getting up. She stayed in bed a while longer, but couldn’t fall back asleep, so she had no choice but to get up and eat breakfast.

Yan Zhen Guo had already left the house by this point, leaving only Gu Fuqiao in the room drinking porridge.

Ouyang Qing wasn’t aware that Yan Zhen Guo had left. She looked around, while Gu Fuqiao, who could tell what Ouyang Qing was looking for, picked up porridge and drank a sip, saying, "What are you looking for? Did you lose something?"

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