“But Sister Xiao is prettier.” Gu Yun’er changed her tune in a flash, instantly defecting to the other side.
Yu Xiaoduo asked with a mischievous grin, “Yun’er, say that again.” You want to try sister’s wellness massage again, don’t you?
“Sister is prettier.”
“You little fence-sitter, I’m going to tickle you.”
“Sister, save me!”
The three girls laughed and roughhoused together. Li Wei and the other team members automatically turned around, not daring to watch. Though to be fair, one of the “girls” was fake—Brother Yu felt like he was practically becoming one of their besties.
One Luan’er sister, one Yun’er little sister—being stuck in the middle felt amazing. It was like his whole life had opened up.
But he couldn’t forget about President Gu at a time like this. Thinking about it, President Gu had it rough—he was here living it up while she was out tailing someone. He should give her a call to check on things.
“Hey, everything okay?” Yu Xiaoduo asked with concern.
“Relax, I’m not some delicate woman. What could happen to me?”
“Good. We’re heading back first—you head home on your own later.”
Gu Wan’er said “mm” and hung up. Yu Xiaoduo pursed his lips—he’d tell her about Yun’er tonight so she wouldn’t get distracted right now.
“Sister, let’s go!” Gu Yun’er called out happily from the car, waving. It seemed the earlier incident hadn’t affected her too badly.
Xiao Luan pressed her red lips together. Sneaking around on the phone—did he have a girlfriend or something?
“Coming, coming!” Yun’er, you clingy little minx—tonight I propose the three of us share one big blanket, whisper secrets together, and I’ll give you both wellness massages. Just thinking about it gets me fired up. Oh heavens, please forgive my sins—I’d trade my next life for a comfortable one in this one.
Meanwhile, Gu Wan’er was still baking under the sun, staking out a tea house across the street. She wondered what Huang Lifei was actually up to—was this normal work or something else?
Suddenly a Maybach appeared in the distance, making Gu Wan’er frown. Cars could drive in here? But when the Maybach stopped right at the tea house entrance, Gu Wan’er knew something was up. Who was in that car?
A man in a floral shirt stepped out, and Gu Wan’er quickly turned her back, her breathing slightly quickening, surprise flashing in her eyes.
It was actually Gu Yuanli!
What was he doing here? Wasn’t Huang Lifei one of Gu Mingqin’s people?
Could Huang Lifei be someone Gu Yuanli had planted in Gu Mingqin’s camp?
Gu Wan’er really wanted to sneak in and eavesdrop on their conversation—to find out if her guess was right.
Just then, the phone in her pocket went off, startling her.
“Little sister sits at the bow of the boat, oh, brother walks on the shore.”
Hearing the ringtone Yu Xiaoduo had set, Gu Wan’er cursed under her breath. Thank goodness she hadn’t been spotted.
When she saw the caller ID, it was an overseas number—obviously a scam call. Gu Wan’er hung up immediately.
But not five seconds later, it rang again.
Gu Wan’er answered angrily, curious to see what new trick this scammer had up their sleeve.
“Heh heh…”
Gu Wan’er: “???”
That laugh—why did it sound so much like Yu Xiaoduo? Who was this?
“Who are you?”
“You can’t even recognize my voice?” The man on the phone chuckled.
Gu Wan’er was full of question marks. She checked the number again—definitely no saved contact. Was this some new scam? Pretending to be someone you know?
“Heh.” Gu Wan’er sneered. You think I’m stupid?
“You little brat, I’m your little uncle.”
“And I’m your grandpa.”
“…”
Gu Wan’er paused after saying that. Yu Xiaoduo had mentioned his little uncle before—said he’d been led astray by him. And that signature laugh was exactly the same as Yu Xiaoduo’s.
“You little brat, it’s only been a few years and you don’t even recognize your own little uncle?”
Fine, she’d believe him for now.
“I thought you were a scammer.” Gu Wan’er let out a “heh heh” laugh, and the little uncle on the other end laughed too.
The phone was filled with nothing but that cheeky laughter. Gu Wan’er was completely done—no wonder Yu Xiaoduo laughed so mischievously. Turns out there was an even more mischievous one.
“Your mom really hid you well. I thought you’d all moved abroad—who knew you were in Longhai. If not for your heroic rescue this time, I still wouldn’t have known.”
“It made it abroad?”
“Of course it did. How’ve you been these past few years?”
Gu Wan’er crouched by the wall, scanning her surroundings. “What can I say—just getting by.”
“Listen to that defeated tone. A man needs to pull himself together—there’s no hurdle you can’t get over.”
“Little uncle, I just want to live a normal life now.” Gu Wan’er relayed Yu Xiaoduo’s sentiment—wasn’t that what he’d said? And Auntie hoped for the same.
The little uncle on the other end sighed softly. “Your so-called normal life isn’t very normal—you’ve got Miss Gu on one side and Miss Xiao on the other. What, trying to hold a girl in each arm? Want your little uncle to give you a few pointers? I guarantee those two girls will be putty in your hands.”
Gu Wan’er suddenly didn’t blame Yu Xiaoduo anymore. With a little uncle this bad, it was a miracle Yu Xiaoduo hadn’t turned into a complete scumbag.
Before Gu Wan’er could say anything, the little uncle chuckled again. “I heard that Miss Gu has a younger sister too. The little brat really knows how to play.”
“Little uncle! What are you even saying?!” Gu Wan’er was angry now—he was dragging her own sister into this. Even if you’re Yu Xiaoduo’s little uncle, that’s not okay.
“Ooh, touchy, touchy. Can’t even take a joke anymore.”
Gu Wan’er didn’t even want to talk.
The little uncle sighed. “Ever since that incident, your little uncle’s life hasn’t been easy either—making a living abroad. Interested in coming to join me? If we team up, we could tear a hole through the sky.”
Gu Wan’er rolled her eyes so hard she could see the back of her head. “I’ll be sure to pass that along to Mom.”
“Hey now, you little brat—your little uncle’s been good to you. Money to be made together, girls to flirt with together.”
Gu Wan’er felt a lot of feelings welling up. From the sound of Yu Xiaoduo’s little uncle, it seemed Yu Xiaoduo hadn’t exactly been a good guy in the past. She’d told him so many things about herself, and he’d said nothing about any of this. No way—she was definitely going to interrogate him properly this time.
“Little uncle, when are you coming back? Let’s go flirt with girls together.” Gu Wan’er’s tone shifted as she asked with a smile.
“Trying to get me killed, are you? I’m not coming back.”
This little uncle was just as sly as Yu Xiaoduo.
“Alright, alright, I’ve got stuff to do here. We’ll talk another time, you little brat.” With that, he hung up, still chuckling.
Gu Wan’er let out a breath of relief. Yu Xiaoduo’s little uncle hadn’t noticed anything off—she’d passed the test for now. But who knew about the future.
Meanwhile, in a small town abroad, several black Land Rovers were driving toward a two-story hotel, kicking up dust and gravel as they went.
In the middle Land Rover, a handsome middle-aged man sucked on a lollipop, a pleased curve at the corner of his mouth. This was none other than Yu Xiaoduo’s little uncle—Tang Long.
That little brat really has beauties surrounding him. Steeping himself in a sea of women won’t do—it’ll wear down a man’s fighting spirit. He really ought to share some with his little uncle.
