Mrs.Big Shot Turns the Tables

Gu Qi also knew his excuse was pathetically poor and couldn't fool Lin Chuxia, so he could only play a last-ditch effort, "What I said is true. Madam, why not go back for a visit, for an overnight stay?"

Lin Chuxia firmly refused, "That won't do! With my current situation, if I don't return at night, I will definitely get scolded."

Staying overnight meant she had to live under the same roof as Gu Yuheng, which seemed all too dangerous. She was already trying to avoid it, how could she consider an overnight stay?!

In the end, Gu Qi naturally couldn't persuade Lin Chuxia to return to Bishui Huating and could only watch helplessly as Lin Chuxia left.

"Third Master, are you really letting Madam leave just like that?"

"What else? Do you want her to stay and continue to witness your display of idiocy?" Gu Yuheng retorted coldly.

I'm only an idiot because I've been influenced by your emotional intelligence lately, Gu Qi grumbled in his heart, but didn't dare voice it aloud.

"But don't you want to tell Madam something? Like about the stuff on the internet?"

You went out of your way to come here from so far away, dropping your work just because you're worried that Madam would be upset over the online comments, yet you just said you were passing by?!

"What do you want me to say to her?"

"Say anything! It's such a rare chance to see her, and you're wasting it just like that, what a pity!"

Like saying a few comforting words and then taking her right into your arms, wouldn't that be nice?

Gu Yuheng's gaze deeply swept over an emotionally fluttering Gu Qi, his tone was stern, "Drive your car!"

"Oh!" Gu Qi was still somewhat regretful, "Third Master, why don't we handle the PR for Madam first, and then you can call to comfort her afterward?"

"Who said anything about handling PR?"

"But didn't you come over especially to help Madam out of her trouble?!" Gu Qi looked utterly flabbergasted.

Gu Yuheng remained expressionless and spoke indifferently, "She didn't just ask for help, did she?"

Gu Qi: "!!!???"

You mean, if Madam doesn't ask, you won't help?!

What kind of twisted logic is that?!

Are you even her husband anymore?!

No wonder Madam always seems reluctant to come home, turns out it's because the Third Master is so unreliable!

Sigh, if it weren't for Madam's innocence, and her being duped by the Third Master so early, he'd probably have to rely on his own abilities to remain single for life!

Just by the way the Third Master usually treats Madam, they'd assume he had no feelings for her if they didn't always follow him around and know what was on his mind!

...

While Gu Qi silently wept for his master's lack of emotional intelligence, Lin Chuxia had already returned to the An Family's home.

As soon as she entered, she encountered Xie Jinya's elongated, displeased face.

"Stop right there! Where have you been all day?!"

"I was just wandering around outside. If there's nothing you need, I'll go back to my room!"

"Come back here! Did I say you could go to your room? Stand there properly and don't move!"

"You've really gotten bold! Don't think just because you didn't grow up with us, we can't control you!"

"You're such a failure, getting into some no-name university and making it known to everyone. You've caused your father and me to be ridiculed behind our backs, losing all face, and you still have the nerve to complain?!"

Xie Jinya seemed truly furious, her face turning slightly green.

"When did I ever complain?" Who did I complain about and to whom? Lin Chuxia was utterly confused by Xie Jinya's words, finding the whole situation bizarre.