A Stubborn Plaster

The Second Concubine naturally understood Gu Wanning's meaning, and she gritted her teeth in hatred, wishing she could bite off a piece of Shi's flesh.

Gu Wanning said, "I don't think the situation is very optimistic. Judging from your brother's current condition, if you tell him that the Shi is bad, it probably won't make him wary; instead, it will distance him from you."

Second Concubine nodded.

That's what she's worried about too.

She's ruthless and decisive, using any means necessary in the business world.

However, if the target was her younger brother, she would be hesitant and unable to bring herself to do it.

"Your brother will be completely fooled by her, and she'll swindle him out of his assets. Since that's the case, why don't you strike first?" Gu Wanning said.

"Strike first, win?" The Second Concubine was somewhat surprised.

She wasn't surprised by the idea itself, because she had considered it as well.

To her surprise, Gu Wanning thought the same thing.

Because she always felt that Gu Wanning was kind-hearted and soft-hearted, and to put it bluntly, "Unable to achieve great things."

Because the business world is like a battlefield, if you're not ruthless enough, you'll be the one who dies.

"Since my sister thinks so too, I've made up my mind as well." The Second Concubine said resolutely, "In all my years in business, I've seen a lot of dirty things, but I've never let my hands get stained with blood. My father said that we should Gu Wanqing money honestly."

"But now, I've decided to break it!"

"What did you break?" Gu Wanning rolled her eyes. "When did I let you shed blood? Do you think you're a bandit? The net of justice is vast and its meshes are wide, yet nothing escapes it. You hired someone to kill her, are you going to pay for her life?"

"Even if it leaks out, I'm not afraid! I'll risk my life for her; she can forget about lying to my brother again."

Gu Wanning: Foolish beyond redemption.

"What if your brother meets another scheming woman?"

Second Concubine: "..."

Gu Wanning patted her shoulder. "Don't think about dying or anything like that. Just live well and protect your brother for the rest of your life. I'm saying you should lie, not kill or commit arson."

"Cheat?"

"That's right," Gu Wanning said, "Rather than having your family business swindled away by others later, you should strike first and swindle it yourself."

The Second Concubine was stunned, clearly not having reacted yet.

Gu Wanning continued, "The business is in your hands, and you can hand it over to your younger brother in the future. Once he loses his money, do you think the Shi will still be so gentle and considerate in coaxing him?"

Obviously not.

Shi's sole objective was money.

"I understand!" Second Concubine nodded repeatedly, "I understand what you mean, Sister!"

"I was worried that you might be afraid of upsetting your younger brother and wouldn't have the heart to do it."

"I can't bear it," the Second Concubine clenched her fist. "He deserves to learn a lesson!"

Gu Wanning nodded.

This "unexpected turn of events" will allow Jin Huayu to see the true colors of gold diggers, and he'll probably avoid making the same mistakes when it comes to women in the future.

In extreme cases, one might even become wary of all women?

That's still better than being scammed.

Second Concubine seemed to have been given a shot of adrenaline, her eyes immediately brightening. "I was so caught up in the situation that I never even thought of such an idea. It's all thanks to you, Sister, that I was enlightened. Meeting you, Sister, is truly the greatest blessing of my life!"

Gu Wanning laughed loudly, "Praise me more, I love to hear it."

Second Concubine was quick-witted and had already made up her mind. "I'll pretend to be angry first, then go out alone, and then arrange a new shop... under my brother's name."

Gu Wanning: "..."

She's hopeless; she's a mother who spoils her brother.

"Oh, no, that still won't work. What if he finds out? All my efforts will be wasted. I need to register the business under a female name first, otherwise the shop can't be registered in my name..."

Gu Wanning breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, "Okay, take your time to plan."

"Forget it, no way. It can't be in my name either. What if that woman stirs up trouble and accuses me of stealing my parents' inheritance? I'd have no way to defend myself."

"Oh, right! Miss, since you've registered the business as a female household, I'll put the shop in your name."

Gu Wanning: "That's not a good idea."

This responsibility is far too heavy.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself and will take over your shop," Gu Wanning joked.

The Second Concubine replied, "I trust you!"

Gu Wanning still refused, "No. I feel that it's better to put it in my own name than to put it under anyone else's name. If your brother doesn't believe in your good intentions, then why should you care about his feelings?"

Gu Wanning had her own concerns.

She actually had two time bombs strapped to her body.

One is his biological father, the other is Xu Weibei.

One a scholar, the other a warrior, they were the emperor's right-hand men.

The place closest to the core of power is the most dangerous place.

Today they enjoy boundless glory, tomorrow they will fall from grace, be scorned by thousands, and die without a proper burial.

However, there's no need to say these things aloud.

She's become numb to it all; she doesn't want to think about these things, otherwise she wouldn't be able to get by.

There's even less need to make those around you worry.

"You're right." The Second Concubine guessed that Gu Wanning had some concerns, so she didn't press the matter and quickly added, "It's just that establishing a female household registration will probably require finding someone."

"That shouldn't be difficult." Gu Wanning declined one thing readily, "When the Marquis returns tonight, I'll tell him to send someone to inquire for you."

"Okay, thank you, sister."

"I'm back!" a cheerful voice called from outside.

Chapter 266 Dog Skin Plaster

Er Ya has returned from the autumn harvest.

Second Concubine knew that the mistress and servant must have something to say, and she was also in a hurry to go back and discuss the shop's affairs, so she got up to take her leave.

Er Ya came back carrying a sack.

Seeing that her Second Concubine was about to leave, she said warmly, "Wait, wait, let me give you some vegetables that we grew ourselves to take home and eat."

She emptied the contents of the burlap sack: radishes, cabbages, various dried vegetables, eggplants, and cowpeas...

She packed a basket for her Second Concubine and insisted on giving it to her, saying, "Alright, go on your way, so I don't have to go back and give it to you later."