Rebirth: Contract Husband Falls in Love with Me-Chapter 505 - 258: A Mother’s Command (Part 2)

The Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce meets biennially, gathering prominent merchants from all over the country in Hangzhou to showcase their unique goods. The event also features many novel and fresh products, making it one of the most important commercial assemblies in the nation. Not only can one broaden their connections at the conference, but it also greatly benefits understanding the current and future trends in various industries. Historically, the head of the Shi family has always attended and brought back many business contracts. This even impacts the direction of the Shi family’s business for the next year or two. Mrs. Wang had naturally heard about it.

"Well then, we’ll discuss it when you return!" Seeing that her son didn’t outright reject the suggestion, Mrs. Wang felt much more at ease and was unwilling to argue with him at this time.

"Let’s keep this matter between us for now, and I’ll elaborate when I return. Can you agree to this, mother?" Shi Fengju added.

Although Mrs. Wang was somewhat displeased, she reluctantly nodded, "Alright, but you have to listen to me when you’re back!"

"When have I ever not listened to you?" Shi Fengju said with a smile.

Mrs. Wang also let out a laugh, "Don’t be so cheeky! If you really respected me, you wouldn’t hesitate to agree to me! Ah, be very careful on the road. I think it’s better to take the carriage on the official roads, let the shopkeeper and clerks go ahead and arrange everything. It doesn’t matter if you arrive a bit later!"

Recalling the incident that happened on the canal last time, Mrs. Wang felt a shiver of fear.

"Don’t worry, mom, I’ll listen to you and take the carriage this time, not the boat!" Shi Fengju replied with a smile.

"That’s more like it!" Mrs. Wang said, nodding in satisfaction.

Not long after Shi Fengju left, Gu Fangzi came to pay her respects with a pale and listless face. Her forced smile seemed like it would fall off at any touch, yet she struggled to maintain it, eliciting sympathy from Mrs. Wang. Seeing the unfamiliar maid following behind her, Mrs. Wang sighed inwardly and smilingly waved, "Sit down! Fengju has already agreed to elevate you to legitimate wife, you must be happy to hear this news, right?"

Gu Fangzi was visibly thrilled, lifting her head in disbelief.

Her older cousin agreed to elevate her to the status of a legitimate wife? Did aunt mishear it or did she herself?

"Silly girl! Would your aunt lie to you?" Mrs. Wang chuckled, "He’s leaving for Hangzhou to attend the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce in a couple of days; the matter can be settled when he returns!"

Gu Fangzi’s joy immediately dwindled substantially. The Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce and then after his return, that meant at least a month later? By then, who knows what changes might occur! Her older cousin was clearly stalling, only her aunt could believe him so easily!

"Thank you, aunt, for everything you’ve done for Fangzi!" Gu Fangzi said softly, her expression mildly cheerful. Naturally, she couldn’t show her disappointment and dissatisfaction in front of Mrs. Wang.

"What are you thanking me for," Mrs. Wang sighed, "In my heart, you and Yumei are both children very dear to me. Ah, the man Yumei married, it still upsets me to think about it! If you were to also suffer, how could my heart bear it!" And yet, the concubine daughter that she never liked or cared about had found a good match.

This made Gu Fangzi feel a stir of emotions, becoming somewhat melancholic.

"Now that’s settled, it’s all perfect!" Mrs. Wang continued with a pleased smile, "Live well with Fengju in the future. I know you’re a good girl, you definitely won’t let your aunt down! And you’ll have to take good care of your cousin Yumei in the days to come!"

Gu Fangzi’s heart suddenly cleared, realizing the true intent behind her aunt’s earnest efforts. This was perfect; her aunt would surely support her through and through! After all, everyone in the mansion knew that her older cousin didn’t get along well with Sang Wan.

"My older cousin and my own sister are just the same to me, I still need to learn a lot from my older cousin! It’s more like she takes care of me; there’s no way I could take care of her! You say this, aunt, but I can’t help feeling guilty!"

Hearing her say this, clearly placing Shi Yumei in high regard, Mrs. Wang’s heart filled with fondness, nodding and smiling, "Exactly, you are just like real sisters, and you should support each other in the future! Seeing you both doing well would set my heart at ease!"

Gu Fangzi quickly reaffirmed her commitment with utmost sincerity.

After a moment of thought, she suddenly added, "Older cousin, I wonder when he will start his journey to Hangzhou?"

Mrs. Wang smiled, "He mentioned it would be in the next few days, should be quite soon!"

Gu Fangzi nodded, then said with a smile, "I remember the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce usually starts on June 22nd every year, so he should indeed be leaving these days." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Mrs. Wang laughed, "You have such a good memory, that seems right. Oh, I recall you accompanied Fengju there once!"

"Aunt," Gu Fangzi said with a slight smile seizing the opportunity, "It would be more convenient for my cousin if he had someone to look after him on the way. How about I accompany him on this trip?"

Mrs. Wang was delighted upon hearing this, nodding repeatedly and smiling, "That’s an excellent idea! Having you by his side would put my mind at ease too!" And besides, having two people on the road would be the perfect opportunity to foster a closer relationship. After returning from Hangzhou, why not conduct the ceremony to elevate you as the lawful wife?

Gu Fangzi anticipated that Mrs. Wang would agree, and upon hearing her affirmation, she was overjoyed, quickly saying, "Rest assured, aunt, I will definitely take good care of my older cousin! But, but maybe my older cousin—he might not want to see me at all! Regarding that incident with Sang family’s second young master, although he has never blamed me, I know he still harbors doubts about me! Otherwise, he wouldn’t have dealt with Lan Xiang! Though I’m also sad and reluctant about Lan Xiang’s situation, as long as my older cousin’s anger is quelled, I feel it’s worth it. I just don’t know if he still holds any resentment against me..."