That fellow, Huo Lin, had pursued Qiao Yuying for many years. Gu Qingyao’s sudden appearance a few years ago embarrassed him. He had even pretended to be the victim and asked Qiao Yuying for favors.
Qiao Yuying had ignored him and told him clearly that a relationship between them was impossible.
In the end, the fellow weakened. He pretended to be drunk and pleaded with Qiao Yuying not to be angry with him. He said that he had made a mistake.
In the end, the fellow stopped mentioning Gu Qingyao. He continued to act as though he was deeply in love and found ways to curry Gu Qingyao’s favor.
To be honest, although they had not really liked Huo Lin in the past, they had not actually disliked him either.
They felt that even if they did not quite like the fellow, he was still a man who had loved Young Aunt for so many years. As his juniors, they should at least show some respect.
But in the years since Gu Qingyao’s appearance, this fellow’s behavior had grown increasingly disgusting. When they carefully thought about his past behavior, they realized why Qiao Yuying never fancied him.
From then on, they realized that each member of the Huo family was more shameless than the next.
The entire family was clearly at odds with Qiao’s Jewelry. Ignoring the fact that Huo Lin was pursuing Qiao Yuying, his sons were actually expressing their interest in Gu Qingyao. This utterly disgusted the Qiao family!
Gu Qingyao laughed. “Are they still imitating you?”
When Second Cousin heard that, an indescribable look of disgust appeared on his face. He even looked a little wronged. “Of course they’re still imitating me.”
This did not mean that the Huo family’s sons were working with him, but that they were copying him.
Their products were of inferior quality. But their packaging and promotional material were identical to Second Cousin’s products. It was truly disgusting.
But he could not accuse them of imitating! Besides similarities in their products, it was hard to prove anything.
They had to market any new products that they released. The Huo family’s antics were ruining the Qiao family’s reputation.
They had spent a lot of effort to develop their products and thought of all kinds of ways to market them. But the moment they had some success, the Huo family would copy them. It was really awful.
Even more disgusting was the fact that the Huo family was still trying to maintain a good relationship with the Qiao family. They maintained the image of Huo Lin being deeply in love with Qiao Yuying. In that way, more people assumed that the Huo family was doing business with the Qiao family.
For the past three years, the Huo family’s sons had earned a substantial amount of money because of this. This infuriated the older cousins.
Gu Qingyao said, “Now is not the time. Just bear with it. When the time is right, we will simply exterminate them!”
Second Cousin: “…”
He paused for a long while before he replied, “Younger Cousin, the Huo family is formidable. It might be possible for us to teach them a lesson, but to exterminate the Huo family…”
Was not likely!
In business, harmony bred wealth. They would not attack the Huo Family unless they had no other choice.
Especially since their opponent was so strong. If they acted on impulse, they might end up on the losing end!
Gu Qingyao laughed and said nonchalantly, “That’s why we must wait for the right time!’
…
Around the end of the year, Gu Qingyao was still systematically handling her own affairs. She had worked in an orderly fashion for so many years and seldom experienced delays.
She regularly changed the mysterious boss’s medication. At her advice, the workaholic had finally grown more obedient. His health was recovering well. She believed that, at his family gathering at the end of the year, the doctors’ diagnoses would end any rumors that he was infertile.
For many years, the Qiao family followed the tradition of celebrating the spring festival. During this period each year, Gu Qingyao would certainly go back if she had the time.
This year was no exception!
Except that this year, Gu Jinfeng and Mo Beihan were also present.
Besides the Qiao Yuying, no one in the Qiao family knew of Mo Beihan’s existence. Also, he had been very busy lately, so only Gu Qingyao went back to visit the Qiao family.
That night, Gu Qingyao washed up and was sitting cross-legged on her bed in her home wear. The heater was on. It was freezing outside, but inside, it was as warm as spring. She was drawing on a sketchbook in her hand.
Gu Jinfeng entered with a cup of water and sat down next to Gu Qingyao.
“What are you drawing? You look so earnest.”
Gu Qingyao’s hand paused, then resumed its drawing.
Gu Jinfeng glanced at it in surprise. “Cartoon figures?”
Gu Qingyao nodded. “Um! Just for fun.”
Gu Jinfeng did not suspect anything, but took a sip of water and continued sitting there.
“What’s the matter, Fourth Brother? Do you need my help?
Gu Jinfeng glanced at her. “No, just feeling thoughtful.”
“Oh?” Gu Qingyao carried on the conversation as she drew!
Gu Jinfeng looked into the distance and thought of all that had happened recently. “It was only after I left China that I realized this world is much bigger than I had imagined. In the past, I thought our Gu family’s children were outstanding. But after coming here, I realized how much talent there is in the world!”
Gu Qingyao’s hand paused, then she turned to look at him. She suddenly laughed. “Even if you’ve left China, our Gu family is still just as outstanding.”
Gu Jinfeng smiled but did not reply.
Gu Qingyao asked, “Fourth Cousin, did someone criticize you?”
To be continued...
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Comments
Suzie Lim
but if their product is inferior n d consumer thought u r collaborating, then should there b repercussions from using d inferior product; mightn't that implicate d goodwill of your organisation too?
2024-04-07
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Suzie Lim
then 2nd cousin qiao should apply for patent rights. should d huo imitate your patented product it would b considered infringement n u can sue them in court.
2024-04-07
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