novelraw Chapter 198 - 180: Let Her Marry Me
Chapter 198 - 180: Let Her Marry Me
The news of Master Gu’s passing spread through the company immediately, and now it’s leaderless, with everyone vying for power.Master Gu died in the morning, and by the afternoon, a board meeting was held to elect a new chairman.
Halfway through the meeting, Mrs. Gu pushed open the door, walked straight to the podium, snatched the microphone from the person onstage, and said, "I don’t think the company has reached the point where it’s for you all to divide up."
Immediately someone from the audience said, "Mrs. Gu, I advise you to leave now. You’ll still get some money for your retirement."
"Legally, everything belonging to my husband should be inherited by me!"
"Haha, Mrs. Gu, you’re quite the joker. If we let you run this company, let’s see how long it survives!"
Someone else responded right away, "Yes, Mrs. Gu, you should rest assured at home, focusing on your retirement. Matters of men... you, a woman..."
Mrs. Gu continued, "Even if I’m not capable, I have the right to transfer everything to my children!"
The slightly overweight man chuckled, "Children? If I’m not mistaken, Mrs. Gu, your only son had a car accident in a race and is currently in critical condition, isn’t he? And you want to hand the company to a supposedly dead man?"
"Mrs. Gu, this company was your husband’s hard work. Can you bear to see it fall like this? Trust us with it, you will still be our major shareholder, and what’s due to you won’t be lost."
But everyone knew that without someone from the Gu family, it wouldn’t take long before the company was out of their hands, leaving her truly with nothing.
Recalling the words her husband said before he passed, Mrs. Gu spoke into the microphone, "Who says I have no successor? Although my son’s situation is unstable, I’ll delegate all responsibilities to my daughter!"
Everyone was puzzled about the existence of a daughter, and then Gu Qimiao entered the room guided by a lawyer, stepping in for the first time to such a formal setting with shaky steps.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Gu Qimiao walked up to the stage, standing beside Mrs. Gu, who affectionately patted her head and introduced her to everyone, "This is the youngest daughter of our Gu family, Gu Qimiao."
The audience immediately started murmuring.
"Where did this random woman come from? Get out!" Someone began to shout irrationally.
The lawyer then stepped forward, displaying proof on the screen behind that Gu Qimiao was indeed a member of the Gu family.
Someone in the audience recalled seeing Gu Moming bring a little girl to the company before, but the Gu family had never publicly acknowledged having another daughter.
"So what if she’s your daughter? Can she shoulder the company’s burdens?"
Gu Qimiao swallowed nervously, took the microphone Mrs. Gu handed her, and recited her prepared lines, "I... I studied business management in Italy, and I’m confident I can handle everything. I also hope the seniors here can point out my shortcomings, as I wish to work together with everyone to run my father’s company better, fulfilling his dying wish."
The audience expressed their dissatisfaction, "Looks like you haven’t even graduated from college yet? Your father struggled for years, and what can a wet-behind-the-ears girl like you achieve?"
"I... I hope everyone will give me this opportunity."
"Opportunity? Alright, we’ll give you a week! If the company shows no improvement in a week, leave on your own accord."
Gu Qimiao looked to Mrs. Gu for a cue before nodding, "Fine."
For now, every day gained is a victory, what if Gu Moming wakes up?
Gu Qimiao knew nothing but stayed in the company pretending to understand, while Shen Yanchen, aware of her situation, occasionally sent He Ye to check on her.
Shen Yanchen sat alone in her studio filled with her belongings.
He could easily elevate the Gu company multiple levels if he wanted to, but he didn’t wish to help her just like that.
He couldn’t waste such a golden opportunity.
A week was about to pass, and with Gu Qimiao completely clueless, naturally, there were no achievements. Shen Yanchen didn’t secretly assist her, merely waiting for the week to end.
Company personnel, unhappy with Gu Qimiao’s presence, deliberately muddled their tasks, creating internal chaos.
Mrs. Gu also grew anxious, being at her wit’s end as Gu Moming showed no signs of recovery, and the days ticked by.
Gu Qimiao had no idea what to do either, considering she had done all she could.
The two sat in the living room, silent.
"Madam, Young Master Shen is here to see you."
Both Gu Qimiao and Mrs. Gu lifted their heads, eyes filled with hope, "Shen Yanchen?"
Just as Mrs. Gu wondered, Shen Yanchen stepped inside.
Though only seven days had passed, it felt like ages since Gu Qimiao last saw him.
Today, he was dressed in a bespoke suit, exuding stability and nobility. He first glanced at Gu Qimiao, then turned to greet Mrs. Gu.
Mrs. Gu, thinking that perhaps only he could save the Gu family now—after all, he had helped during the last crisis—quickly stood up and affectionately called, "Yanchen."
Shen Yanchen raised an eyebrow and sat beside Gu Qimiao. If not for this woman, why would he help the Gu family repeatedly?
"Mrs. Gu, I’m aware of the current situation in the Gu family."
Mrs. Gu nodded, "Yanchen, can you help us find a way? Aunty knows she wronged you in the past, but..."
Shen Yanchen didn’t want to hear more and interrupted her, "There’s a solution."
Mrs. Gu and Gu Qimiao simultaneously turned to look at him.
Shen Yanchen then said, "Right now, Gu Qimiao occupies a position in the company, but she doesn’t understand this business at all. If things continue this way, the company definitely won’t make it. The board of directors also won’t allow her to stay on."
"Yanchen, do you have any good ideas?"
Shen Yanchen paused, turned his head to look at Gu Qimiao, and slowly spoke, "Let her marry me."
Gu Qimiao widened her eyes, unable to believe what she was hearing. Her mind was buzzing, with his words "marry me" echoing in her ears.
"Announce the news tonight, hold the wedding tomorrow morning. If she’s my wife, I reckon no one in the company would dare say a word of ’no’."
Mrs. Gu thought this was a good idea. Without even asking if Gu Qimiao was willing, she nodded right away. "Okay, I’ll do as you say. Yanchen, thank you so much."
Shen Yanchen frowned slightly to himself. When he previously asked her to marry Lu Jinxu, did she also have no choice at all?
This time it was also for the company that she was being pushed out so irresponsibly.
Afraid she would recall unpleasant memories, Shen Yanchen turned to her and asked, "What do you think? If you find it inappropriate, you can refuse."
Gu Qimiao was in a daze. Refuse? Was she stupid?
Shen Yanchen stared at her with a smile, knowing her answer already. She’s probably happy to the point of being dumbstruck right now, isn’t she?
"Hmm?"
Shen Yanchen’s prompt brought Gu Qimiao back to her senses. She tried to hide her joy and found a reason to accept: "Anyway, it’s for the company... As long as the company is saved... I have no objections."
Mrs. Gu immediately said, "Alright, Yanchen, what should we do tomorrow?"
Shen Yanchen had already planned it. This wedding would be a one-time event, so marrying her had to be grand.
"You don’t need to worry about anything else. Just wait here in your wedding dress tomorrow morning."
Gu Qimiao twisted her hands in excitement and nervousness. Even if this marriage had a purpose, she was still willing to wear the wedding dress for him.
After speaking, Shen Yanchen stood up and looked down at Gu Qimiao, saying, "Get a good night’s rest. The wedding items will be sent over tomorrow morning."
Gu Qimiao nodded and stood up to follow him. She watched his car disappear from sight before turning back to her room.
Seeing that the company’s issues could be resolved, Mrs. Gu’s attitude towards Gu Qimiao improved slightly. "Go upstairs and rest. This time, you agreed yourself, so don’t cause any more trouble like last time!"
Gu Qimiao didn’t respond. She took her bag and returned to her room, unable to contain her excitement. She threw herself onto the bed, wrapping herself in the blanket and rolling around several times until she fell onto the floor, where she finally calmed down a bit.
The blanket cushioned her fall, so she didn’t get hurt. She climbed back up and started giggling to herself.
Tomorrow morning, she would marry Shen Yanchen...
It was the same type of situation, but her feelings were completely different from when she married Lu Jinxu before.
She took a bath and even applied a face mask, wanting to show him her most beautiful self.
Although she’s excited, she hadn’t rested well for a while. After making a fuss by herself for a while, she held onto the pillow he once used and fell into a sound sleep.
Even though it’s been washed many times, it still seemed to carry his scent, giving her a peaceful sleep.
In her dreams, she walked down the red carpet holding his arm.
It turns out that they could have this day too, even if they might part ways in the end...
When Gu Moming wakes up, everything will be over, won’t it?
"Knock knock—Miss, the makeup artist sent by Master Shen has arrived. It’s time to get up."
Gu Qimiao abruptly opened her eyes, looked at the time on her phone. It was just six o’clock.
She hurriedly opened the door, letting the makeup artist sit down, and rushed to freshen up.
She changed into the snowy white wedding dress. Although she didn’t pick the style herself, it was stunningly beautiful. She wondered if he chose it.
With so much to handle last night, he probably just asked the makeup artist to bring over a random set?
Nevertheless, she was already content with such beauty.
Wearing the beautiful wedding dress, with delicate makeup, and walking down the red carpet with the person she loved the most, this must be every woman’s dream, right?
After getting everything ready, it was still not even eight o’clock. The makeup artist went downstairs, leaving Gu Qimiao alone in the room.
Last time, it was also in this room, also in a wedding dress, but her feelings were completely different.
She sat in front of the makeup mirror, staring at herself in the reflection. Later, when he saw her, would he feel that she was beautiful too?
Unable to contain herself, she crawled to the window to look out. Soon, she saw a grand convoy approaching. Her heart tightened, and hurriedly lifted her wedding dress to rush back to the dresser to sit properly and wait.
He was coming to marry her...