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

Chapter 25 Part 1 – “Hello Ruan Yōu, I’m Lu Jin.”

Ruan Yōu finally understood the meaning of “reap what you sow”.

When Shirui’s initial investment of 600,000 yuan was sold, it brought her nearly six times the profit. In addition to her existing savings, the 7 million yuan she recently invested in the stock market has also increased significantly. After promising to give Wu Wei 10 million, she is left with a pitiful 500,000 yuan.

Although the recording capital of 10 million yuan for the campus live variety show is sufficient, Ruan Yōu doesn’t want the show to look too shabby. She plans to use the remaining 500,000 yuan to make money and invest more into the show during the fourth episode.

Now the plan has completely failed.

Wu Wei promised that she would be the exclusive investor and there would be no other investor besides her.

In the novel, due to protection measures that prohibit screen recording during the live stream, the edited recording of the show was uploaded to various platforms after the stream ended. With the popularity of the variety show, many platforms wanted to buy the rights for a high price. By calculating the numbers, she could earn about eight times her initial investment.

Now, Ruan Yōu’s mindset has changed, and she is focused on making easy money.

There are many investment projects that can earn more money than the campus live variety show, but they either have a complicated process that requires more effort for the money earned, or they have a high investment return rate but a long waiting time. Alternatively, some projects have a high return rate, short waiting time, and a simple process, but Ruan Yōu is not interested.

She only wants to participate in projects that interest her and can make money easily without being too exhausting.

As for retirement funds, Ruan Yōu has considered it very carefully. Even if she leaves the wealthy family in the future, as long as she has enough capital, she can still buy stocks to achieve financial freedom. Currently, buying stocks is a reserve method for her when she has no investment interest. It is similar to putting money in the bank. If there is a project she likes, even if the return on investment is not as high as that of stock trading, she will still choose what she likes.

In short, happiness is the most important thing.

However, Ruan Yōu feels very painful when she thinks of the 500,000 yuan that is about to go down the drain.

It hurts more than spending billions to buy a plane.

This is the precious money she worked hard to earn in the entertainment industry.

Report: The heir of Gu family, Gu Fuchen, scams his younger sister out of 500,000 yuan!

However—

Facing Gu Fuchen’s serious expression, Ruan Yōu could only force out a smile and say, “Okay.”

After dinner, around 6:30 pm, Ruan Yōu changed into a thick outfit and planned to ride her bicycle around the estate.

In mid-November, the sky became dark earlier than usual.

The blue sky in the daytime now looked like it had been covered with ink, blending black and blue together in a somewhat hazy beauty.

Wearing gloves and a hat, Ruan Yōu held onto her precious bicycle.

Hearing that she was going to ride around on her bike, Gu Fuchen went to the sixth-floor balcony to look down, holding an unfinished document in his hand.

The mansion was somewhat dark at night, with only a few dozen lights on. Frowning, Gu Fuchen vaguely saw Ruan Yōu’s small figure below the balcony.

He called the old butler, “Turn on the lights.”

The lights outside the estate are designed to be continuous and brilliant like fireworks when turned on, and they are generally set to automatically turn on at 7 pm. In recent days, it’s been getting dark earlier, so according to tradition, the opening time of the lights would be pushed forward by half an hour in early December. But since the date hasn’t arrived yet, no one paid attention.

The old butler immediately headed to the control room.

Ruan Yōu wore a pair of soft, pink and white wool gloves and tied up her thick, black hair into a ponytail. Most of the estate was dark, but there were also streetlights where they were supposed to be. She sat on her bicycle and prepared to take a joyful ride around the estate. Suddenly, the night sky lit up with bright lights.

The light and shadows illuminated Ruan Yōu’s cheeks, and the beauty of the scene reflected in her almond-shaped eyes.

The fountain in front of the mansion was bursting into the sky with water sprays, and the water sprays were illuminated by lights. The water droplets rushed towards the bright light, creating a magnificent scene.

Ruan Yōu had seen the night view of the mansion before and thought it was beautiful. She always believed that the design of the estate was full of beauty, and the lighting was no exception. However, this was the first time she stood downstairs and witnessed the shocking moment when darkness turned into light.

It was like standing in a shadow, and suddenly, countless lights lit up around her, and the fountain fell with a splash, bursting into the night sky like dazzling fireworks. The dark embrace hugged the brilliant light.

It was more beautiful than watching fireworks.

“Ruanruan.”

A male voice, neither high nor low, sounded from upstairs.

Ruan Yōu looked up with her head held high.

Gu Fuchen was standing on the balcony in a black coat. “Come back soon, it’s a bit cold tonight,” he said, like a typical older brother reminding his younger sister before she leaves.

Ruan Yōu blinked.

After a while, she nodded heavily. “Okay.”

“I’ll just take a few laps and be back,” she said, and rang her bike bell before riding away.

Gu Fuchen stood on the balcony and felt the evening temperature to make sure his sister wouldn’t be too cold. He then went back to his study to continue working. Once he was seated, he called the intercom, “Prepare ginger tea for Ruanruan.”

“Okay, Young Master Gu.”

When Ruan Yōu returned after two laps, Wei Wen urged her to drink ginger tea repeatedly. Ruan Yōu shook her head and said that she didn’t feel cold and was actually a little hot after riding for a few minutes. She didn’t want to make a big fuss about it, as she had experienced colder weather before.

She wanted to say this, but both Wei Wen and the old butler looked at her sternly, especially the old butler, who looked like he was dealing with a disobedient child.

The old butler said, “Miss, your health is very important.”

Wei Wen added, “Yes, Young Master Gu personally instructed us to make sure you drink the ginger tea.”

Ruan Yōu felt bitter in her heart and reluctantly drank two sips, enduring the spiciness.

When the ginger tea was finished, Wei Wen and the old butler smiled happily.

After finishing the ginger tea, Ruan Yōu went to the sixth floor to prepare for a video call with her parents.

Gu Fuchen was already prepared.

There was no one else in the small living room on the sixth floor, and the LCD TV screen was dim. Ruan Yōu sat at the other end of the sofa.

Just as she sat down, the screen lit up.

The timing was so precise that Ruan Yōu couldn’t help but suspect that there was some kind of control device under her cushion, making the gravity TV turn on automatically.

At the same time, Gu Fuchen turned his head and asked, “Did you finish drinking the ginger tea?”

Before Ruan Yōu could reply, there were several exclamations coming from the LCD TV.

“Ginger tea?”

“What happened to Yōuyōu?”

“Is she sick? Has the family doctor come to check her?”

“Did she take any medicine? Ginger tea won’t work. Let Old Song call the doctor to check her first.”

. . . . .

Gu Youqian kept talking, and it seemed like he was blowing things out of proportion, turning a minor issue into a major illness that required injections, medication, and blood tests. Seeing this, Ruan Liuyu frowned and interrupted him, “Stop it, let them speak.”

Glancing at his wife, Gu Youqian snorted and crossed his hands over his knees, looking like “you don’t understand me.”

Ruan Liuyu smiled gently, ignoring Gu Youqian. If it weren’t for the video call and their two children, Ruan Liuyu would have asked Gu Youqian to leave.

Gu Fuchen remained silent, giving Ruan Yōu the opportunity to speak.

Ruan Yōu smiled awkwardly, “I just rode my bike around the estate twice tonight and drank some ginger tea to fend off the cold.”

“That…” Gu Youqian had just opened his mouth, but he subconsciously glanced at his wife and saw that she didn’t interrupt him, so he continued, “Then you should drink a few more bowls of ginger tea. It’s getting colder in the city recently, and there’s a big temperature difference between day and night.”

Ruan Yōu nodded. She wasn’t sure if she remembered it correctly, but her father seemed to have lost some weight.

Ruan Liuyu spoke up at the right moment: “I’ve been too busy with work lately, and by the time I’m finished, it’s already nighttime where you are. The time difference is a problem.”

Gu Youqian then asked, “Do you like riding bicycles, Yōuyōu?”

Ruan Yōu wasn’t used to being called by that nickname yet, and she waited for a moment before realizing that he was talking to her. She nodded and replied, “I can see the scenery of the estate while riding.”

She particularly enjoys the feeling of moving around the estate by herself, and riding a bike is one way to fulfill that desire, but riding two laps can be a bit tiring.

An electric scooter is fast but cold, and if she wears a windproof cloak, it will block the beautiful scenery and feel heavy. If she simply drives a car, she feels too flashy.

After careful consideration, she concluded that only a bicycle is suitable.

“It’s too cold to ride in the winter. Let the driver take you on a tour,” said Gu Youqian.

Gu Fuchen explained for his sister, “Ruanruan doesn’t like to drive at home.”

For the next period of time, Gu Youqian and Gu Fuchen discussed how to allow their daughter/sister to comfortably view the scenery in the estate during the winter.

To Ruan Yōu, the discussion seemed peculiar and audacious, but surprisingly, Ruan Liuyu, the only normal person in the family, found several of their proposals feasible.

For instance, by constructing a circle of glass houses around the outermost circle of the estate, so that Ruan Yōu can ride her bicycle along the enclosed glass path. Or, spending the winter on the southernmost island, where she can enjoy the magnificent sea view while cycling around the island.

. . . . .

As Ruan Yōu listened, she felt the proposals were becoming more and more absurd.

She could just not look at the scenery of the estate, really!

“The best plan is the one I’m about to propose,” Gu Youqian said decisively five minutes later.

Gu Fuchen, who had been rejected more than once, didn’t want to argue with his father.

He was already a mature CEO, how could he bother with such childish things?

Gu Youqian spoke firmly, “Yōuyōu will definitely like it the most.”

Gu Fuchen immediately shifted his attention to Gu Youqian, feeling very unconvinced.

— Dad, if you say that, I won’t agree.

Ruan Liuyu nodded and said, “Say it.”

Seeing that his wife was interested, Gu Youqian was a little excited, but he held back and said, “We can build a small sightseeing train around the estate. Whatever style Yōuyōu likes, we can design the train accordingly. We can also put fruit and snacks in the train, and she can enjoy the scenery for as long as she wants.”

Ruan Yōu thought of the childlike trains in the amusement park that cost 25 yuan per person and had nothing to say.

Bringing amusement park attractions home, this is very “tycoon”.

Why not build a carousel that goes around the estate, so she can enjoy the scenery while spinning? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

“Father, this type of small train is a must-have in the amusement park,” Gu Fuchen chuckled.

Gu Youqian fell silent for a long time, and the wrinkles at the corner of his eyes became so serious that they stretched straight. “They must have stolen my idea.”

Gu Youqian didn’t know if these were forgivable. When he was young, he didn’t go to amusement parks, and there were no such projects at that time. He also never took Gu Fuchen to such a place. Toy trains were far away from his world. At least in Gu Youqian’s eyes, entertainment projects should be horse racing, car racing, airplanes, cruises, and buying gold.

Neither Ruan Liuyu nor Gu Fuchen wanted to deal with him.

Yes, yes, yes, they went into your brain more than a decade ago and stole your ideas.

Ruan Yōu suppressed her laughter and had a clear impression of her father.

A mischievous old man?

Before entering the wealthy family, everything about biological family members was very blurry, like a blank canvas. Now, the images on the paper were becoming more and more abundant, and the colors were becoming more colorful.

After only a short video call, Gu Fuchen hung up after a few minutes. As he walked her to the elevator, he couldn’t help but remind her, “If you catch a cold, make sure to tell me.”

“Okay, I know,” Ruan Yōu replied.

“Also,” Gu Fuchen looked at her, “remember to ask Xia Shi to help you buy the elderly care company, and send me the name of the company.”

Ruan Yōu: !!

He actually remembered!

It looks like that 500,000 yuan will have to go down the drain.

Oh well, if it doesn’t work out, she’ll earn more money in the future!