A Stepmother's Arrogance, The Yan Family's Marriage Proposal

A trace of hostility flashed across Bo Su's eyes. "So that arrogant lady is my stepmother." Then his handsome face darkened. "How much money did Bai Jue donate to the Imperial Capital Hospital? We will donate two million more than him. Tell the director that the condition is that they cannot dismiss Yan Shu."

Hei Xiao was stunned. Cold sweat was already dripping from her forehead. The president was going against his stepmother and was challenging his father's authority.

Hei Xiao always listened to Bo Su. However, she couldn't let him take the risk this time. "CEO, is it worth spending so much money to sponsor the Imperial Capital Hospital?"

Bo Su smiled. "Madam is working there. Do you think it's worth it?"

Hei Xiao recalled Bo Su's bold words. "If I make a fortune, the money will be at the disposal of my wife to do whatever she wants."

Hei Xiao immediately stopped questioning him.

"Yes, CEO."

In the Huanhua District.

As usual, Yan Shu went straight home after work.

Mr. Yan was not at home. When Mrs. Yan saw Yan Shu, although she couldn't hide her excitement, she started questioning her, "Shushu, what are you up to? Why didn't you tell me that Yucheng had come home? It was your Uncle Wang who told me and your father."

Yan Shu's heart was beating wildly. She asked with a trembling voice, "Where's father?"

"Your father is visiting the Gu family—to propose marriage."

Mrs. Yan looked rather helpless. "Over the past few days. I've thought about it carefully. Yucheng has been in a relationship with you for ten years. You're so outstanding and have treated him so well. There's no reason for him not to love you. The reason for him not wanting to get married so early must be due to his family's financial situation and his ego. That's why I asked your father to persuade Yucheng so that your wedding can proceed smoothly."

Yan Shu's face turned pale. She couldn't imagine how her doting father would react if he knew that Yucheng had broken up with her and was now with Wang Ziwen. He might fly into a rage and attack him with a knife.

Yan Shu hurriedly entered her room and locked the door. Then, she took out her phone and sent a message to Gu Yucheng with trembling hands.

"My father has already gone to your house to propose marriage. He still doesn't know about our breakup. If you don't want my father to kill you, you'd better keep your mouth shut."

Gu Yucheng's reply to her was filled with mockery and anger. "Yan Shu, didn't I tell you? It's impossible between us. You didn't tell your parents about our breakup because you were hoping for me to come back. I'm telling you for the last time that I won't get back together with you. I've already decided to go to Ziwen's house to propose marriage. If nothing goes wrong, Ziwen and I will get married on New Year's Day. You need to let go."

Yan Shu was trembling with anger. "Gu Yucheng, it's not that I haven't given up on you. I'm just worried about my mother's health. You know that she has heart problems and cannot be agitated. She used to treat you like a son. Just give me some time for her sake."

"Yan Shu, don't use your mother as an excuse. Your recent behavior, showing off the numerous suitors you have and flaunting your designer clothes, weren't you doing all that to provoke me? Yanshu, if you had truly moved on, why would you do all these petty things? You weren't like this before."

Yan Shu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "In the past, I kept a respectful distance from the opposite sex and never coveted luxury goods. Gu Yucheng, that was because I was stupid back then and was devoted to saving money for your sake. Now, I still keep a respectful distance from the opposite sex and have no desire for luxury goods. However, there are naturally people who are willing to give me these precious gifts. I saw the emptiness in your spiritual world, and I couldn't resist his genuine affection. I accepted his gifts because I've learned to love myself."

Gu Yucheng sneered. "Just by giving you flowers and a few garments, you naively think that he is in love with you? Yan Shu, look at yourself. What era are you living in? Your thoughts are still stuck in a feudal society. How many men can accept being in a relationship without physical intimacy? Once he finds out about your phobia of men, he will leave you immediately. No normal man will love a woman like you. At most, they just want to toy with your feelings."

Yan Shu gritted her teeth. "Gu Yucheng, don't assume that everyone is as vulgar as you. Getting rid of a freeloader like you, is my fortune."

After scolding Gu Yucheng angrily, Yan Shu hung up.

Gu Yucheng was seething in anger.

On the other hand,

Mr. Yan had already arrived at the Gu residence with many bags of gifts. Mrs. Gu opened the door and looked a little embarrassed when she saw him.

"Yan Shu's father, what are you doing?"

"In-law, I heard that Yucheng has come home. Is that right? Where's he? Why didn't he drop by our place?" Father Yan was feeling quite unhappy with Gu Yucheng.

Mrs. Gu smiled gently and tried to defend her son, "Oh, this time he came back mainly to check on internship opportunities. You know, he's graduating in half a year's time, and we all hope he can stay in the city. That way he will be closer to home, and it will be more convenient to take care of family matters."

Father Yan was very puzzled. "He's studying medicine and has the same major as Shushu. If he's looking for an internship, shouldn't he ask Yan Shu for help? Shushu can just check with the management. There shouldn't be any problems securing an internship at the Imperial Capital Hospital."

Mrs. Gu looked disdainful. "Shushu can help him get an internship at the Imperial Capital Hospital. But her position is low, I guess it will be hard for her to help him convert to a full-time employee."

Father Yan nodded. That was the truth.

Mrs. Gu then started to brag, "Luckily Yucheng managed to secure his own connections and has started his internship at the hospital. After the internship is over, he will be promoted to a full-time employee."

Mrs. Gu's dissatisfaction with Yan Shu's inability to help Yucheng made Mr. Yan very displeased. "Shushu took good care of the Gu family so that Yucheng could focus on his studies. As for his job, he's a grown man. Should he be depending on his girlfriend to find one for him?"

Mrs. Gu was now wearing a look of disdain on her face. "My Yucheng has a doctorate. Your Shushu is just a master's graduate. Does Yucheng even need Shushu to help him find a job? If it weren't for the fact that Yan Shu had been chasing after him over the past few years, he wouldn't have ended up with a girlfriend with such low qualifications."

Mr. Yan was exasperated. "Are you saying that my Shushu isn't worthy of your Yucheng? Your Yucheng doesn't even have a house or a car. All these years, Shushu has been helping him financially. Why? Has he forgotten her help immediately after graduation? Is he going to get rid of Shushu?"

Mrs. Gu said, "So what if Yucheng spent some of Shushu's money? Don't worry, once my son starts working, he will definitely repay her, down to the very last cent. We'll even pay her back the interest."

Father Yan was stunned. "Is this your idea or Gu Yucheng's?"

Mrs. Gu hesitated for a moment and did not speak. At this moment, Gu Yucheng rushed into the house. When he saw Father Yan, a hint of nervousness and panic flashed across his face.

"Uncle," he stammered.

Father Yan's voice was like a bell as he questioned him loudly, "Gu Yucheng, tell me honestly. Do you want to break up with Shushu?"

Gu Yucheng looked at Father Yan's bulging veins and immediately felt intimidated.

He didn't dare to tell the truth.