Contract Marriage: Billionaire and His Deaf Wife
Chapter 333: The Appearance of the Arch-Enemy (10)

Chapter 333: Chapter 333: The Appearance of the Arch-Enemy (10)

The sisters were surprised when their father mentioned their mother.

Xiao Jianming looked at his daughters, "Haven’t you heard your mother mention this before?"

The daughters had lived with their mother for many years, all raised by their own mother.

Xiao Yebai’s eyes coldly swept over the different expressions of his sisters.

"Dad," Xiao Shuju, the third daughter, was still the first to lose control of her tongue. "Mom did mention it, but we never took it seriously. Isn’t Mom the eldest miss? This big house is all hers."

"You have a good point. But back then, your mother almost had to sell this house to pay off the debts."

The sisters were completely baffled as to why Xiao Jianming would suddenly say such a thing; they didn’t understand why he suddenly brought this up. Was it to pave the way for Gu Nuan’s acceptance by speaking of hardship and sweetness of the past?

The expressions on the faces of Xiao Shuju and Xiao Shulan clearly became a bit rigid.

"Actually," Xiao Jianming seemed to not notice his children’s expressions, continuing on his own, "this family’s wealth is all built on your mother’s foundation. Therefore, whoever gets this wealth in the future should follow your mother’s wishes, which is the most appropriate."

None of the sisters had anticipated that Xiao Jianming suddenly intended to change the will, and emotion inevitably flashed across Xiao Shuzhu’s face.

Of course, the several matriarchs of the Xiao family were not easy to deal with. Xiao Shulan immediately asked, "Why has Dad changed his mind all of a sudden? Is it because of Yebai—"

It was then that the sisters realized Gu Nuan was not present, and they noted that this poor woman did have some self-awareness.

Since it was brought up, Xiao Jianming took the opportunity to ask his son, "Why did you bring her here? What were you thinking?"

Xiao Yebai, with his hands lazily stuffed in his pockets, said, "Dad, I never expected that bringing her here meant getting your approval."

Has this child gone mad?

The sisters glared at their wild and crazy brother.

Xiao Jianming’s lips curled slightly, his tone cold, "Don’t think that just because I don’t approve of her that she can inherit a share of the Xiao family’s fortunes just by marrying you. I can write in my will that she won’t get a thing."

"No problem," said Xiao Yebai. "Anyway, the wealth will go to my son. As for how my son chooses to honor his mother, that’s his business."

"I can also write in my will—"

"Dad. Did you have to give property to Grandma to show your filial piety? Not necessary, right? When the time comes for my son to honor his mother, there’s no need to talk about splitting property for her. After all, money can’t be taken with you when you die; having enough to enjoy in this world is all that matters."

The muscles on the faces of the Xiao sisters visibly twitched as they listened to what their crazy brother said.

Money, of course, was safest in one’s own hands. All that talk of not being able to take it with you after death is just to fool people.

Grandma Xiao sipped her tea slowly.

Xiao Jianming said to his son, "I understand. You brought her back just to announce it, nothing more."

"Yes."

"Well, if I don’t leave everything to you, she’ll never touch any of the Xiao family’s wealth in her lifetime. Have you considered that?"

Xiao Shulan and the others found their hearts racing all of a sudden.

This crazy brother had finally played with fire and burned himself.

Their intelligent father could never accept someone like Gu Nuan, as sour as pickled vegetables.

"That’s fine," Xiao Yebai suddenly said. "I think that’s great, excellent even. Dad, you should have made this decision long ago."

Even Grandma Xiao looked up in surprise.

Could her grandson be truly mad? Mad for a woman?!

"Good, I will start the procedure to change the will," Xiao Jianming said very calmly, word by word. "Then, I will also ask her to leave immediately. Because this house, it belongs only to me now."

Xiao Shuju found herself unable to close her mouth. Xiao Shulan forcibly coughed. Xiao Shuzhu looked unsettled. Grandma Xiao’s hands, feigning composure, could barely hold her teacup steady.

Xiao Yebai turned and walked away.

Grandma Xiao stood up wanting to call her grandson, but the words caught in her throat and wouldn’t come out.

No one stopped him as he walked straight out of the study. Only Xiao Jianming’s voice said, "You are my son, and you may come and go here, but she cannot."

The problem was, the current house was not a place he wished to stay even for a second.

Gu Nuan was escorted out of the Xiao Mansion by the butler.

The butler maintained the demeanor of a large household and was always very polite to her.

Gu Nuan didn’t feel any humiliation or maltreatment. What others, picking up on the gossip, thought of her experience was not her concern, nor her business.

Her visit here had been worth it despite the short time spent. It allowed her to understand him better.

Family wealth was never the goal. She never thought about taking a share of the Xiao family’s fortune when she married him. What she aimed to grasp was something much more important, something she believed he shared in thought.

As she approached the Xiao family’s main gate, a car pulled up at the entrance.

The woman who stepped down from the luxury red sedan appeared to be middle-aged, extravagantly dressed, with a high chignon that showcased the demeanor of a wealthy matron.

"Madame Ou, welcome," greeted the attendant.

Ou?

Gu Nuan glanced at the other woman’s face but did not stop walking.

When Ou Chunhua, following the attendant, walked through the Xiao family’s front gate, she brushed past Gu Nuan, heading in.

A few steps later, Ou Chunhua was naturally curious about the woman who had just walked by and asked, "Who was that?"

The old lady’s birthday banquet had not yet concluded, and anyone leaving the party at this time, especially if escorted out, probably had some issues.

No wonder Ou Chunhua was a bit suspicious.

The person responding to her, clearly one of Xiao Shuju and Xiao Shulan’s people, said with a touch of mockery, "She’s our young master’s wife. However, the chairman has thrown her out."

"Why?"

"She’s from humble origins, completely unfit for the Xiao family. What household would dare to welcome such a fox spirit as a daughter-in-law?"

"Oh—" Ou Chunhua’s lips curved slightly, "Do you know the name of your family’s young madame?"

"Her surname is Gu, named Gu Nuan."