Group Pet Eldest Lady, She Just Wants To Be A Salted Fish

Chapter 21 – Gu Fuchen : “Lu Jin, my sister is Ruan Yōu.”

Before dinner, Ruan Yōu happily rode her bicycle around the mansion.

It was the first time she had really visited her home.

She had been home for several days, but only today did she discover the super-sized library behind the main building.

It was said that her father loved books and had a hobby of collecting them.

It was hard to imagine that her father, who loved pure gold sports cars, had such a cultured and steady side.

After riding her bicycle, Ruan Yōu went back to freshen up. A designer arranged by Wei Wen was already waiting for her in the seventh-floor reception room.

Ruan Yōu casually changed into a set of casual home clothes.

This time, Wei Wen arranged for a designer from Chanel, a century-old brand that Ruan Yōu really liked.

But in recent years, after changing its main designer, the clothes had a tendency to look sloppy. The person who came to introduce Ruan Yōu to the brand was Chanel’s designer in charge of domestic design, Lie.

Lie smiled and said, “In two weeks, we will hold an autumn/winter haute couture fashion show in Mary Sue City. Your viewing position will be in the relatively discreet second row. Would you like us to reserve your seat for you?

“Miss Lu Xuan, Miss Qi Zhiyan, and other famous ladies from prestigious families will also attend.”

The haute couture fashion show has become a second social gathering place for young ladies in the high society and has become a common practice in the fashion circle.

However, most of the time, the invited young ladies go in groups of two or three. This year is the 110th anniversary of Chanel, and the autumn/winter haute couture fashion show will be more carefully planned than before. Lu Xuan, Qi Zhiyan, and Wen Juxi have all accepted the invitation.

As one of the top wealthy families in the high society, the Gu family has always been the center of attention in the wealthy circles.

Lie was given the task by the company to try her best to invite Miss Ruan to attend the fashion show.

Upon hearing that she would have to interact with other people, Ruan Yōu shook her head repeatedly and said, “I’m not going.”

Dealing with a group of strangers is so difficult.

Ruan Yōu refused cleanly and decisively, leaving Lie no chance to persuade her. So Lie focused on introducing this year’s Chanel brand clothing styles to Ruan Yōu and measuring her for a custom fit.

The booklets that Lie brought were all paper-based and recorded the brand’s popular styles throughout the past century.

Ruan Yōu watched attentively as Lie worked.

Half an hour later, when Lie left with the clothes samples, Wei Wen came back and took the elevator with Ruan Yōu to the main dining room on the second floor. In the elevator, Wei Wen couldn’t help but ask, “Miss, won’t you be attending the fashion show? Miss Lu Xuan’s brother is very good friends with Young Master Gu.”

In other words, she and Lu Xuan were bound to meet sooner or later.

Ruan Yōu pondered for a moment before asking, “Which Xuan is it?”

“Xuan of the day lily.”

Ruan Yōu thought of the adorable little princess Xuanxuan1 on the forum and felt like she was about to strike it rich.

It seems that “Xuanxuan Wants To Get Rich” is a silly and sweet little princess who has been spoiled by her family since childhood, with a wealthy family background and the ability to speak arrogantly and say things like “I’ll crush you to tears with money”.

Ruan Yōu thought that something was not quite right.

“What kind of person is Lu Xuan?”

Actually, she wanted to ask if Lu Xuan was short of money, but that would be too blunt.

“Miss Lu Xuan has visited the Gu’s three times and is very lively. Master Gu and Madam Ruan also like her. However…” Wei Wen paused and lowered her voice as she walked out of the elevator with Ruan Yōu, “Miss Lu Xuan has been having arguments with her family lately. Her parents came to complain to Master Gu and Madam Ruan a while ago.”

Wei Wen remembered clearly because she had received them at that time.

The more Ruan Yōu listened, the more she felt that Lu Xuan was the same as the cute little princess Xuanxuan Who Wants To Get Rich. But the problem was…

The Lu Jin on the public account was a mature and stable person, why would Lu Xuan help her brother make pocket money to chase stars?

Ruan Yōu recalled the scene of playing games with Lu Jin yesterday.

Everywhere showed a sense of maturity and stability, not childishness, and even less like someone who would chase stars.

Could it be a coincidence?

Ruan Yōu’s mind raced, and when she arrived at the table, she pushed all these thoughts out of her mind and focused on eating.

Opposite her, Gu Fuchen casually ate a few bites.

His father’s health hadn’t been good a few days ago, but his condition had improved since his surgery, and he had just been clamoring to video chat with his sister but was scolded by his mother.

Gu Fuchen didn’t understand his mother’s concerns, but he vaguely felt that the slow progress was making Ruanruan more comfortable.

His mother’s approach was right.

He didn’t ask where she got her knowledge or why she did what she did.

He only knew that he should be nicer to his sister in his own way now.

After his parents returned, Ruanruan would inevitably come into contact with other people in their circle. Attending investment classes with him would be the best solution.

Qi Zhiyan and Wen Juxi were both future successors of their respective families and had close ties to the Gu family. They would eventually find out about Ruan Yōu sooner or later. Before his parents held a banquet for his sister, Gu Fuchen wanted his sister to meet more people. The thought of Ruanruan not knowing anyone and sitting in a corner made Gu Fuchen very distressed.

Gu Fuchen keenly felt that his sister had not truly integrated into the family, or more precisely, that she still did not consider this place as her true home deep down.

It was him who had suggested to Lie that he should persuade his sister to attend the Autumn/Winter Fashion Week, but as expected, his sister had declined.

If someone forced Ruan Yōu to leave now, she would probably pick up her suitcase and walk away, but Gu Fuchen also feels that Ruan Yōu is slowly changing.

Today, she took him on the subway, told him about the delicious and secluded egg waffles near her school, and gave him an embarrassing name.

Most importantly, his sister said thank you to him.

When she said those two words, her eyes were shining.

Gu Fuchen suddenly wanted to know what had happened to his sister in the past 20 years, but he could only wait.

He had to wait patiently until Ruan Yōu voluntarily told him about her past.

Before she told him, Gu Fuchen’s job was to spend more time with her and treat her even better.

“Do you want to attend classes with me?” Gu Fuchen suddenly spoke up. “It’s a private course that some people in the circle are taking together.”

He instinctively hid the investment information.

Ruan Yōu was eating crispy fried cod fish in small bites and drank some chicken soup to dilute the taste. She looked confused and asked, “Do I have to attend?”

It’s hard to be a salted fish in a wealthy family.

A group of top students have already made it big, logging onto various public accounts and news headlines from time to time. Even after working hard with 996, they still have to attend classes after work.

It’s so pitiful.

Even dogs don’t become CEOs.

Gu Fu Chen: “It’s not really a class, just a group of people getting together to chat. In addition to Fu Jiazhan, Lu Jin, Jiang Huai, there’s also Qi Zhiyan and Wen Juxi. You will meet them in various social situations in the future.”

Ruan Yōu understands.

This class can’t be skipped. It’s not really a class, but rather an opportunity for her to meet other wealthy successors.

But that’s okay.

In front of this group of top students who study so hard, she can be herself and fully embrace her “useless salted fish” character, enjoying life to the fullest. In the future, outsiders won’t think she has any desire to compete for the family’s inheritance!

Just like the salted fish prince in ancient times, not only did he have to act like a salted fish in front of his father, mother, and siblings, he also had to let the civil and military officials know that he had given up his heart to the throne!

Ruan Yōu felt it was fine.

Sacrificing a little time to attend class for a better future is okay~

Gu Fuchen raised his lips and continued to secretly watch his sister eat her food in small bites.

Ruan Yōu picked up a rectangular pastry and ate them one by one. The pastry was light but fragrant, and her eyes brightened as she took another one. Her mouth became more and more full, and she chewed quickly with a serious and adorable expression.

Inadvertently, he also ate a little more.

Since his sister came back, he always had a better appetite whenever he ate with her.

After dinner, Gu Fuchen went out temporarily.

Ruan Yōu went to water the flowers with the maid, mainly taking care of the hyacinth pot she gave to Gu Fuchen.

At this moment, Lu Jin whom Ruan Yōu saw as mature and stable was operating his computer in the office.

The screen displayed Ruan Yōu’s Super Topics.

Lu Jin was negotiating with someone.

The other party had a signed poster of Ruan Yōu’s first movie and offered to sell it for a hundred yuan, but Lu Jin managed to bargain it down to fifty.

Sorry, he’s only willing to spend this much on his idol.

After two full days of negotiation, they finally closed the deal at 6:15:34 pm on November 12th.

Lu Jin vowed to remember this momentous and bittersweet occasion.

Over the past two days, he had been so preoccupied with his financial difficulties that he hadn’t said much at work. He began to consider ways to make some extra money.

How about he finishes his work at the company during the day and does paid Q&A sessions at night?

Being able to earn a bit of money is better than nothing, after all his little sister Lu Xuan can’t be relied on.

Just as he was lost in thought, Gu Fuchen walked into his office without knocking.

“What brings you here?” Lu Jin asked.

Gu Fuchen sat down on the leather sofa, looking unsure how to begin.

When Gu Fu Chen thought about how crazy fanboy Lu Jin would be in the same class as Ruan Yōu, he felt annoyed.

Lu Jin clicked his tongue a few times. “Is there a conflict with your sister? That’s normal. Lu Xuan and I argue every day.”

“I get along well with my sister. Don’t talk nonsense.”

Lu Jin poured him a glass of red wine and sat on the sofa opposite him, looking very pleased with himself.

“I bought the signed poster of Ruan Yōu’s first movie. Her second movie has been shelved for two years. Do you think I can secretly promote it and get it released nationwide?”

“Ruanruan has retired from the industry. Before you do this, you should ask her about her plans,” Gu Fu Chen said.

Lu Jin frowned. “Why are you calling her Ruanruan? We fans all call her Yōuyōu.”

Gu Fuchen had a headache.

“Forget about her for now.”
“Let’s talk about my sister.”

Lu Jin sneered and didn’t reply, showing a disdainful attitude of “How could your sister be more important than our Yōuyōu”.

Gu Fuchen had already entertained the thought of beating him up and didn’t want to stay there any longer, so he directly said, “My sister wants to come to the investment class.”

“Reason?”

“First, she likes it; second, Qi Zhiyan and Wen Juxi can introduce her to the social circle.”

Lu Jin was speechless, “Gu Chenchen, is our sacred class for learning knowledge, exchanging experience, and broadening horizons, or is it just a place for your sister to have afternoon tea? Don’t you…”

Gu Fuchen suddenly interrupted him and said coldly, “My sister is Ruan Yōu.”

In that moment, Lu Jin continued his serious tone and said the rest of his sentence, “Don’t you think about how many people want to have afternoon tea and socialize here? What kind of pastries does your sister like? Get some peony cakes and lotus blossom cakes, and serve both Chinese and Western-style snacks. Would this be a good idea for afternoon tea?”

Gu Fuchen : …

1 Ruan Yōu asked Wei Wen what character is used for Lu Xuan’s Xuan, which Wei Wen answered that it was the character from 萱花草 (Xuān huācǎo) = day lily. The Xuanxuan from the forum also uses the same Xuan.