C37 Gu Xiangyun Played Tricks!

Gu Xiangyun's heart sank into despair. Her love had curdled into bitterness and resentment.

The announcement of Su Jin and Fu Siyan's engagement set Gu Xiangyun ablaze with rage. Staring at her marred reflection, she shattered the mirror in a fit of anger. Since her return home, she had taken her fury out on every mirror in sight.

Initially, Su Mingyuan kept his distance, but his patience wore thin. He reached his breaking point. "We need to divorce," he declared.

Gu Xiangyun glared at him, her voice thick with accusation. "Do you have any conscience, Su Mingyuan? You were the one who pleaded for me to marry you. Now that my face is ruined, you want to cast me aside?"

"Your face is ruined," Su Mingyuan scoffed coldly. "As the heir to the Su family, it would be humiliating if the public saw you like this. Divorce is the only option."

He slapped a prewritten divorce agreement onto the table. "Sign this quietly, and I'll grant you a sum of money. Resist, and I have my ways to ensure you won't see a dime."

Gu Xiangyun saw right through Su Mingyuan's self-righteous facade and faced the harsh reality. Su Jin was correct; Su Mingyuan would never accept her disfigured self. With a flicker of malice in her eyes, she ripped the divorce papers to shreds. "I refuse to divorce you, Su Mingyuan."

Enraged, Su Mingyuan stormed out, leaving Gu Xiangyun to laugh spitefully behind him. Her laughter was distorted by her burns, making it all the more grotesque.

"Mom?" Su Nuo's tentative voice came from behind. Gu Xiangyun, startled, quickly masked her face.

She knew her appearance was frightening and wanted to spare Su Nuo any fear.

Su Nuo embraced her, saying with deep empathy, "Mom, please don't be heartbroken. Dad's just struggling to come to terms with this. I'll make sure he sees reason."

Clutching Su Nuo tightly, Gu Xiangyun wept bitterly. "Nuonuo, I'm counting on you."

Su Nuo held her mother close and vowed, "Mom, rest assured, I won't let Su Jin get away with this. She's the one who did this to you."

"Rest assured, I will ruin everything Su Jin has because it should have been yours." A vicious gleam shone in Gu Xiangyun's eyes. She had lost everything, while Su Jin lived a life of happiness.

Gu Xiangyun, desperate not to be cast aside by Su Mingyuan, sought out the Old Madame at the ancestral home.

Inside the living room of the mansion, Old Madame was conversing with Su Jin.

"How have you been getting along with Fu Siyan recently?" Old Madame inquired with warmth.

Su Jin felt a touch of awkwardness. How could she articulate the recent days?

Fu Siyan was a workaholic, and she barely caught a glimpse of him by daylight. He returned home at night to silence; by then, Su Jin was already asleep, and their encounters were scarce.

Old Madame, noticing her look of dejection, understood, "He may seem distant, but he's a good man. Spend more time with him, and you'll start to see his better side."

Su Jin offered a slight smile, "I understand, Grandma. I'll do my best."

"I have faith in you," Old Madame said, smiling tenderly at Su Jin.

Just then, a servant approached Old Madame, "Madam has arrived and is waiting at the entrance."

"Why is she here? I don't want to see her." Old Madame frowned at the mention of Gu Xiangyun.

The servant appeared uneasy, "Madam says she'll kneel outside if you refuse to meet her."

The Su family was under scrutiny. Gu Xiangyun kneeling at the doorstep would surely draw the press.

"Grandma, perhaps we should let her in and hear what she has to say?" Su Jin proposed to Old Madame.

Gu Xiangyun was at her wit's end and capable of drastic actions.

After a moment's thought, Old Madame consented, "Bring her in."

The servant ushered Gu Xiangyun inside. Wrapped in a headscarf, behind sunglasses and a mask, she no longer bore her former beauty.

Upon entering, she fell to her knees, weeping, "Mother, please help me."

"What is this spectacle?" Old Madame expressed her displeasure, "Speak your piece. This kneeling only makes it look as though I've mistreated you."

Gu Xiangyun rose to her feet and removed her sunglasses. As she lifted her gaze, she caught sight of Su Jin, and a flicker of astonishment passed through her eyes.

Su Jin was actually here.

Su Jin had seen everything.

"Mom," Su Jin said, a playful smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.

To Gu Xiangyun, such a look was a clear challenge. In the past, she would have exploded in anger.

But today, she was not only calm but also surprisingly gentle with Su Jin. "Jin, you're here."

"What's wrong?" Old Madame, despite her distaste for Gu Xiangyun, had tea brought to her.

With tears streaming down her face, Gu Xiangyun began to weep. "Mom, I apologize to you. I was wrong."

Her immediate apology took Su Jin aback.

Gu Xiangyun was a woman of pride. Not even ugliness could make her bow to anyone.

Su Jin's guard went up.

Old Madame cut to the chase, "Did you come today to seek my help in persuading Mingyuan?"

Old Madame had been aware of Mingyuan's desire for a divorce and quickly surmised Gu Xiangyun's motive.

"Mom, I bore a son for the Su family. I've contributed to our family. Please help me. Now that I look like this, I promise I'll reform. I'll heed your advice from now on."

Gu Xiangyun's pitiful sobbing tugged at Old Madame's heartstrings.

Old Madame pondered deeply. Gu Xiangyun had delivered twins for the Su family, the elder son Su Jue and daughter Su Nuo.

If they turned her away, people would accuse the Su family of heartlessness.

Old Madame sighed heavily, "I'll do my best to talk to Mingyuan. But the final decision is his. If you truly remember your words just now, I'll give you one more chance."

Gu Xiangyun nodded emphatically. "Mom, I'll reform, I truly realize my mistakes. Starting today, I'll stay here and care for you."

With that, she headed to the kitchen and began to work.

Old Madame watched in astonishment. Gu Xiangyun, who had been spoiled from childhood, had never lifted a finger to do housework at home.

Since she became a part of the Su family, she never once bothered with household chores.

But now, her sudden shift in behavior is quite peculiar.

"Jin, do you believe what she's telling us?" the Old Madame inquired of Su Jin.