Love? The Reborn Me Just Wants to Obtain Rewards
Chapter 919 - 380: Ma Gets Restless

Chapter 919: Chapter 380: Ma Gets Restless

"Susu, you’re the best."

Gu Jiuyue clingily leaned against Su Huai, wrapping her arms around his, rubbing her forehead against him in a chaotic manner.

It was already March, the New Year had passed, and the second half of their sophomore year had started. The two of them hadn’t seen each other for a month and a half.

So Gu Jiuyue was especially affectionate, even a little clingy.

"Little Rich Girl, we’re best friends, helping each other out is what we do!"

Gou Huai chuckled sneakily and then asked, "So, how was this year’s New Year? Were the people in your family behaving more decently?"

"Much better. They’re still talking nonsense around me, but it feels more genuine than before."

Gu Jiuyue, being smart as ever, obviously knew why: "All their petty schemes got scared off because of you. It felt like going back to my childhood."

Su Huai felt gratified. "Then it wasn’t all for nothing. Things will only get better from here."

"Mm!"

Gu nodded firmly. "It’s all thanks to you... having you is such a blessing."

Her gratitude came from the bottom of her heart because she understood what Su Huai had done for her.

Even though she was the only "true princess" of the Gu Clan, her "position" in the family had always been extremely uncomfortable, which even left Gu Tongshu constrained.

The bigger the family, the more importance they placed on lineage.

A lack of successors was akin to an ancient dynasty’s crisis of not selecting a Crown Prince. It was an incredibly terrifying predicament.

When people’s hearts aren’t settled, nothing can proceed; when people are restless, everyone calculates their self-interest, inevitably leading to fragmentation and collapse.

Even without considering prominent families, looking at grassroots levels, back in the countryside, any family without sons would be bullied. The phenomenon of exploiting orphaned households persists even today.

The gambling king He Family, Wang Siming, and Gu Jiuyue herself—are three vivid examples of different outcomes.

The He Family lacked an official heir, and it was He Chaoqiong’s personal capabilities that allowed her to deeply involve herself in the group’s management, ultimately securing control of the legacy.

Although the four branches of the He Family weren’t entirely united, most of the beneficiaries of the inheritance supported He Chaoqiong. Thus, while division was inevitable, it occurred without chaos, and the group continued operating healthily.

Young Wang, on the other hand, faced a different situation. He wasn’t recognized by the lords of Yida. Even though Wang later tried to bring him into the group, he couldn’t manage the strong-willed generals. Therefore, Yida’s ultimate fate was to contract repeatedly, until the operation was small and concentrated enough to be handed over to Young Wang.

If Wang hadn’t made early preparations to split things up and had directly passed everything to Young Wang, disintegration would have been inevitable.

By contrast, Zong Fuli made foolish mistakes when she was younger but gradually demonstrated potential worth fostering. This allowed her to purge the group of all regency ministers and successfully seize power.

Whether she did a good job or not is another matter, but she undoubtedly has considerable backing.

As for Gu, her situation was even worse. In the eyes of the Gu Family, she was a liability that might die any moment.

Everyone outwardly doted on her, humored her, but in truth, laughed behind her back and appeased her superficially.

What use are you?

A sickly person whose lifespan is uncertain. Theoretically, the Gu Family belongs to you, but in practice, it’s everyone’s.

Gu Tongshu was immensely capable and could suppress all collateral branches, but this didn’t quell the greed hidden deep in people’s hearts.

So even his own parents didn’t like Gu Jiuyue and kept pressuring him to have more children, completely resolving the issue of having no heir.

Gu Huatang and his wife treated Wang Lezhi incredibly well but weren’t as kind to Gu, precisely because of this need.

Gu Huatang and his wife didn’t truly hate Gu Jiuyue, but because Gu Tongshu stubbornly refused to have more children under pressure, pouring all his love into Gu, it created unintended conflicts.

In a sense, Gu Jiuyue’s very existence disrupted many people and things.

She herself realized this, which is why she maintained such a cold and distant demeanor—until now.

"Susu, I’ve spoken with my aunt..."

"About what?"

"I think it’s time they had a baby..."

"Huh?!"

"Now that I have you looking after me, there’s no reason for Dad to worry so much. He should give my Aunt a proper explanation and let her move on with her life too..."

Gu Jiuyue’s voice was light and airy, making it difficult to discern her true feelings.

But Gou Huai, as if with a cheat code, sensed deeply.

At this moment, Gu was calm and full of blessings for her father and aunt.

"I feel that their baby will definitely be healthy, smart, and lively. I hope their firstborn is a girl so that even if I leave, they’ll have another sweet daughter to bring comfort..."

Su Huai frowned. "Why are you suddenly thinking about this?"

Gu Jiuyue smiled gently. "I had a realization over New Year’s and decided not to hold them back anymore."

Someone else at this moment might have said some superficial consolations, but Su Huai was direct and straightforward.

"Alright, then persuade them. Need my help with that?"

Gu Jiuyue squinted her eyes, curved like crescent moons. "You’ve already helped a lot. I think even Dad is beginning to relax."

And she was absolutely right. The reason Gu Tongshu didn’t want more children was mainly his concern for Gu, but now that Su Huai was taking care of her, it eased half of his worries.

Although Gu Tongshu might still feel bitter, over time, he’d gradually let go.

Or perhaps, he’d carry resentment but still proceed with what needed to be done.

Gou Huai chuckled. "Then shouldn’t he thank me for this?"

"Absolutely." Gu Jiuyue burst into laughter, nodding emphatically. "He must thank you properly!"

...

"To hell with that!"

Gu Tongshu was fuming, pacing angrily in his office. "That damn Puppy is asking Yueyue for money again?!"

Zuo Zongcai, overjoyed inside, kept up a straight face and teased him.

"Look at what you’re saying! How can you call it asking for money? Thinking of Yueyue first for a good business is an act of love!"