Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Not long after returning to the Zhan Family, Gu Nanyan received a WeChat message from Zhan Lingfeng.

——【Tomorrow, spend the day outside and don't stay at the Zhan Family residence.】

——【Hua Yingan will visit the Zhan Family tomorrow, and I'm afraid she might harm you.】

——【Hua Yingan is a formidable person, and you may not be able to handle her. Avoid her wrath tomorrow.】

——【I'll try to rush back the day after tomorrow evening.】

Gu Nanyan had just finished her bath when she saw these WeChat messages from Zhan Lingfeng. She picked up her phone and replied, "Understood, you can withdraw."

On the other end, Zhan Lingfeng, who was anxiously waiting for Gu Nanyan's reply: "..."

What does she mean by "withdraw"? Is he just a subordinate reporting information?

A surge of inexplicable anger welled up in his chest. Zhan Lingfeng felt like he was a blind man trying to catch a firefly—it was a futile effort! She didn't care at all and was ungrateful.

Hua Yingan and Zhan Lingfeng were childhood friends. When Hua Yingan was young, she looked like a little tomboy, with a crew cut hairstyle. Zhan Lingfeng always regarded her as a brother.

However, one day, Hua Yingan suddenly grew out her hair and confessed her feelings for him, saying she liked him.

Zhan Lingfeng couldn't accept his "brother" becoming his lover, so he fled abroad. Since then, he started distancing himself from Hua Yingan.

Yet, Hua Yingan became more determined than ever, vowing to win over Zhan Lingfeng. As long as he remained unmarried, she wouldn't give up.

Later, when Zhan Lingfeng married Gu Nanyan, fulfilling his grandfather's arranged marriage, he thought Hua Yingan would finally give up.

Unexpectedly, Hua Yingan recently called him, saying she wanted to meet Gu Nanyan and see what kind of woman she was.

If Gu Nanyan was impressive enough, she would give up.

If Gu Nanyan was merely a pretty face and a bad woman, she would deal with Gu Nanyan on Zhan Lingfeng's behalf and continue pursuing him.

Zhan Lingfeng knew Hua Yingan's stubborn nature—she wouldn't stop until she achieved her goal.

He was worried that Gu Nanyan would be at a disadvantage against Hua Yingan, so he warned Gu Nanyan to avoid her wrath. However, Gu Nanyan didn't seem to take it seriously.

Zhan Lingfeng felt that his good intentions were being treated like donkey liver and lungs.

Hmph, he wouldn't bother with her anymore. Let her experience Hua Yingan's formidable nature.

Zhan Lingfeng was angry and decided to let Gu Nanyan suffer a little.

At the Zhan Family residence.

Gu Nanyan didn't take Zhan Lingfeng's words to heart, but she was quite satisfied with his attitude towards her.

As the Elder Princess, she had already humbled herself by personally sculpting a clay figurine for her husband.

Gu Nanyan read for a while, and when night fell, she drifted into a deep sleep.

The next day, just as Gu Nanyan and the others had finished breakfast in the dining hall, Hua Yingan arrived.

Upon hearing the housekeeper announce Hua Yingan's arrival, Zhan Yiran's expression changed instantly. She grabbed Gu Nanyan's arm, trying to get her to hide. "Elder Sister-in-law, you must hurry and leave! Hua Yingan likes my brother and is your romantic rival. She's a vicious person, and I'm afraid she might bully you."

"Who's saying nasty things about me?" A haughty female voice rang out, followed by a tall woman striding in, clad in a crisp ladies' suit with a short hairstyle.

This was Hua Yingan.

Upon entering, Hua Yingan scrutinized Gu Nanyan from head to toe with a critical gaze, then sneered, "Huh, you're quite pretty, but no matter how beautiful you are, you're still just a decorative vase."

Gu Nanyan reassured Zhan Yiran with a pat on the shoulder and turned her gaze towards Hua Yingan.

Unlike Hua Yingan's contemptuous and mocking expression, Gu Nanyan studied her intently and earnestly.

After observing her, Gu Nanyan spoke calmly, "So you're Hua Yingan. Zhan Lingfeng said you're formidable. I thought he meant you were capable and effective at your work, but I didn't expect it to be your sharp tongue."

"You are the general manager of Hua Corporation, right? I assumed that as a woman in a high position, you would have put in more effort and possess stronger intelligence and emotional intelligence. But Ms. Hua is quite disappointing. Judging people solely by their appearance—does Ms. Hua also evaluate her employees' abilities based on their looks at the company?"

"You—" Hua Yingan's face reddened with embarrassment and anger. How dare this mere actress speak to her like that?

"Who do you think you are? You think a single word from me couldn't ruin your reputation and career?"

"I believe it."

Gu Nanyan nodded, "Isn't this just Lady Hua Yingan's talent? She wields her sharp tongue skillfully, throws tantrums like a young lady, and threatens people at the drop of a hat. Truly formidable!"

Gu Nanyan was truly disappointed in Hua Yingan.

The Great Qi also had talented women. To showcase their abilities, they went through rigorous training and exerted all their effort, in order to stand out in the patriarchal society.

The effort they put in far exceeded that of men in equivalent positions.

They were so outstanding, yet faced such difficulties.

Gu Nanyan had thought Hua Yingan would be a powerful woman, but she turned out to be so shallow.

It was truly disappointing.

Realizing this, Gu Nanyan had no desire to exchange another word with Hua Yingan and stood up to leave.

"You stand still!"

Hua Yingan shouted loudly. No one could ignore her; she was just a small-time celebrity, yet where did she find the audacity?

Without turning back, Gu Nanyan instructed Aunt Qian, "Aunt Qian, see our guest out."