Chapter 346 Why Hadn’t the Heroine Come on Stage?

Gu Shanshan sat in the greenhouse and waited anxiously. Finally, she saw Du Xiaoxian slowly walking in with her head lowered. She hurriedly greeted Du Xiaoxian, “How is it? Did you say what I taught you?”

Du Xiaoxian nodded. “Yes.”

“Has Lan Guo left yet?”

“No.”

Gu Shanshan was a little surprised. The big star surely had her tolerance. “Was she angry?”

Du Xiaoxian shook her head. “She laughed.”

Gu Shanshan was anxious and asked Du Xiaoxian to tell her what had happened. After listening, she looked at Du Xiaoxian quietly and said after a while, “Your IQ is not as high as Niannian’s. I am really worried for you.”

Du Xiaoxian mumbled, “I did what you taught me.”

“You have to mention my brother. You have to say that this is you two’s child. Otherwise, how could Lan Guo know who Niannian is!” Facing such a blockhead, it was difficult for Gu Shanshan not to get angry. “Even if she knows it in her heart, if you don’t mention it, she will pretend that she doesn’t know. She is an actress, and you can’t tell what she is thinking from her expression. You should get close to my brother in front of her!”

“I dare not,” Du Xiaoxian told the truth.

“Dare not what? He won’t eat you.” Gu Shanshan was still furious. “He is just a paper tiger in front of you. Even Niannian is not afraid of him. What are you afraid of?”

In the past, when Gu Shanshan helped Xia Xiaowan deal with Du Xiaoxian, she thought that Du Xiaoxian was a little scheming. Otherwise, Gu Nianbin would not be in such deep love with her. But now, it seemed that it was not the case at all. Du Xiaoxian was not pretending to be pitiful and weak. In fact, she was stupid enough to be bullied by others! At that time, Xia Xiaowan had used a plan to deal with her. Xia Xiaowan had really overestimated her.

Gu Shanshan shook her head. It seemed that Du Xiaoxian had not developed any wisdom in the past few years.

Because of what happened in the past, Gu Shanshan felt somewhat guilty towards Du Xiaoxian. In addition, she liked to fight for injustice, and it was related to her niece’s happiness, so she was willing to help Du Xiaoxian. However, when the person she wanted to help was so simple-minded, besides being an advisor, she was afraid that she would have to personally go into battle.

She worked in the TV station and knew Lan Guo. She didn’t want to confront Lan Guo directly, but now she had no choice. She silently drank tea for a while. Then she came up with a plan and told Du Xiaoxian about her plan.

Du Xiaoxian hesitated. “This won’t do. Niannian is still a child. I’m afraid she…”

“She is much better than you. Fortunately, she is not like you. Otherwise, my brother would be worried to death.” Gu Shanshan dragged her up. “Let’s go. You just sit in the living room and go upstairs again when you hear Niannian call you.”

Du Xiaoxian was helplessly dragged out of the greenhouse by Gu Shanshan. When they reached the hall, Gu Shanshan left her and ran to her parents’ room. As expected, Gu Niannian was there. Gu Guangxian was teaching her how to play chess.

Gu Shanshan said, “Niannian, let’s go. I’ll take you to play.”

Fang Yaru smiled at her granddaughter. “She’s learning chess. Let’s wait until she’s done.”

“Mom, Lan Guo is here.” Gu Shanshan whispered, “I’ll let Niannian show up.”

Fang Yaru frowned. “What are you up to this time? Don’t embarrass your brother!”

“It was him who embarrassed Xiaoxian.” Gu Shanshan said angrily, “He knows Xiaoxian is here, but he still brings a woman back. What is he doing! I just don’t like it!”

“But that is Lan Guo. She is not an ordinary person. Don’t lose your manner and make trouble.”

“Isn’t she just a celebrity? I also go on TV every day. What’s noble with that?” Gu Shanshan pouted her lips in disapproval and suddenly felt that something was wrong. She lowered her voice and said, “Mom, what’s wrong with you? Didn’t we agree to stand on Xiaoxian’s side? Do you want my brother to find a stepmother for Niannian?”

“No, I just think Xiaoxian…” Fang Yaru glanced at Gu Niannian, who was concentrating on playing chess, and whispered, “Did she come back this time for some other purposes?”

Gu Shanshan laughed. “She has other purposes? You don’t even know how stupid she is. Just now, I urged her to go up, but she was easily destroyed by Lan Guo. She has no power to fight back at all.”

“Shanshan,” Fang Yaru pulled her daughter aside and said, “Do you know that Xiaoxian almost got married before we went to pick them up?”

“I know,” Gu Shanshan said, “That’s because Xiaoxian doesn’t know that my brother has not married.”

“Think about it. She almost married that man. Even Niannian called that man Father Lu. It can be seen that their relationship is very good. After all, she and your brother have been separated for several years. It is hard to predict the human heart. Why did she suddenly abandon that man and come back with us? Is it because our family is richer than that man’s?” This question had been in Fang Yaru’s heart for several days. Of course, she also hoped that Du Xiaoxian and Gu Nianbin would be together so that her granddaughter would have a whole family. But if Du Xiaoxian really changed her heart and only wanted to marry Gu Nianbin because of their money, then Gu Nianbin would still be hurt in the future. This was something she did not want to see.

“Mom, you think too much. Xiaoxian is not that kind of person.” Gu Shanshan said with certainty, “Otherwise, she wouldn’t have left back then.”

“But people can change!”

“I don’t think she has changed at all.” When Gu Shanshan mentioned this, she was a little annoyed. “Otherwise, why would I be so anxious?”

“Let’s wait and see for a while longer.” Thinking of what happened in the past, Fang Yaru still had a lingering fear. “I’m afraid your brother will be hurt again.”

“Rest 100 percent assured. As long as Du Xiaoxian is here, my brother will be fine. He is just fighting for his ego. I am afraid that he will go too far. If Xiaoxian is hurt and leaves again, even the gods will not be able to help him.”

After placing the last chess piece, Gu Niannian happily presented the pieces she won to Fang Yaru and Gu Shanshan. “Grandma, Auntie, look, I won so much from Grandpa!”

“Oh my dear, you’re awesome!” Fang Yaru kissed her affectionately. “My Niannian is the smartest.”

“Yes, Niannian is really smart. She has only learned for a few days and she can beat me.” Gu Guangxian looked at his granddaughter with eyes full of love.

Gu Shanshan said, “Niannian, let’s go out and play, okay?”

“Sure, what are you taking me to play, Auntie?” Hearing that they were going to play, the little girl’s eyes lit up.

Fang Yaru pulled Gu Niannian into her arms. “It’s cold outside. It’s better not to go.”

Gu Shanshan knew that her mother was feeling uneasy, so she asked Gu Niannian, “Niannian, I heard that you have a Father Lu, right?”

“Yes, my Father Lu. He treats me very well!”

“What does Father Lu do?”

“He is a big boss. Mom used to work in his company.”

“Have you been to his house? Who else is there?”

“I’ve been there before. Father Lu’s house is so big, and he has a lot of dogs.” Du Niannian gestured, “There are big and small ones. There is one called Hei Xia. I like it the most. It is very smart. We play the ball on the lawn and play the flying disk. Father Lu has grandpa and grandma at home, and many people who do things.”

“Which house is bigger, Father Lu’s or ours?”

“Father Lu’s house is bigger, and it even has a small forest!” Gu Niannian said proudly, “Aunt Ah Feng and I once played hide-and-seek inside.”

“Who is Aunt Ah Feng?”

“She works at Father Lu’s house, just like Mom. She is…” She thought for a moment and said, “A servant.”

“Your mother is not a servant,” Gu Guangxian heard it from afar and corrected her. “Niannian, your mother is not a servant here. She just doesn’t like to stay idle, so she wants to do something.”

“Grandma said she’s a servant.”

Gu Guangxian and Gu Shanshan looked at Fang Yaru at the same time. Fang Yaru was a little embarrassed. “Xiaoxian said it herself.”

Gu Shanshan said, “Mom, what else do you have to say now? That Lu family is no worse than ours. Xiaoxian is not that kind of person. Don’t always doubt.”

When Fang Yaru heard Gu Niannian say this, she knew that she had wrongly blamed Du Xiaoxian, so she could only agree. “Okay, Niannian, go out and play with your Auntie!”

After Gu Shanshan brought Gu Niannian out, Gu Guangxian asked, “What does Shanshan want to do? She whispers to you as soon as she comes. Why is she so mysterious?”

Fang Yaru told him about it and thought that Gu Guangxian would scold Gu Shanshan. After all, Gu Shanshan was just playing small tricks. It was not a good way.

Unexpectedly, Gu Guangxian smiled. “I think Shanshan did a good job. But you,” He stopped smiling and looked at her. “Don’t hold any prejudice towards Xiaoxian. No matter who she used to be with, the important thing is that she is willing to come back, which is very good.”

“I know, I am just worried about Nianbin…”

“You don’t have to worry about them. It’s just a matter of time.” Gu Guangxian said confidently.

Gu Shanshan brought Gu Niannian back to her room and told her in a low voice. Gu Niannian was the most protective of Du Xiaoxian. As long as it was beneficial to her mother, she would be willing to do it. She clapped her small chest loudly. “Auntie, don’t worry. I promise to complete the task!”

Gu Shanshan nodded in satisfaction and sent Gu Niannian to Gu Nianbin’s door. The little girl looked back at her, mustered up the courage to push the door open, and walked inside. She shouted as she walked in, “Dad, dad…”

Lan Guo was drinking tea when the sudden call of “Dad” startled her. She choked on a mouthful of tea and coughed until her eyes turned red.

Gu Shanshan followed behind. “Hey, brother, you have a guest here!” She pretended to take a closer look. “It’s Miss Lan. When did you arrive?”

“Not long ago.” Lan Guo cleared her throat and greeted her. “Why didn’t you go out on the weekend?”

“It’s boring. It’s better to spend time with my parents and my little niece at home.” As she spoke, she winked at Gu Niannian.

The little girl was somewhat afraid in front of Gu Nianbin, but she did not care so much because she needed to protect her mother. She walked in front of Gu Nianbin and said, “Dad, tomorrow the TV station will hold a puppet drama. You and Mom go with me!”

Gu Nianbin looked at her calmly. “What puppet drama?”

Gu Niannian showed him the ticket in her hand. “It’s Snow White’s puppet drama.”

“Who gave you the ticket?”

The little girl looked back. “Auntie gave it to me.”

Gu Shanshan naturally continued, “It’s not good for Niannian to stay at home every day. You and Xiaoxian should take her out to play!”

“Shall we, Dad?” Gu Niannian looked at Gu Nianbin expectantly.

He knew that they were acting, but Gu Niannian called him father, which made him quite comfortable. Usually, Fang Yaru had to coax her to call him father. Now hearing her call him so naturally and willingly, it was really hard for him to calm down. But… he glanced at the door. Why hadn’t the heroine come on stage?