My Villain Is Super Sweet (GL) - CHAPTER 63

After the mother and daughter had a frank talk and cleared the air, understanding each other’s bottom lines and concerns, Gu Minglan decided to leave them alone.

She didn’t fully approve but also didn’t take a hardline stance to forcibly break them up.

She chose not to support or oppose them. As long as they didn’t flaunt it in front of her, she would pretend not to see or know anything.

This attitude basically meant silent approval.

After all, Gu Qingci had already brought Lin Lang to a family gathering, and Gu Minglan hadn’t kicked her out. She just turned a blind eye and let them be.

Gu Qingci felt she had completely won the conversation the night before. Lin Lang also thought that since Aunt Gu hadn’t said anything more, it was as good as getting her approval—like officially meeting the family.

With this, the two relaxed a lot. Even though they were still careful not to be overly affectionate in public, the truth was, after sharing a bed countless time and living together for over a year, their idea of “not being too close” was still far more intimate than that of regular friends.

They didn’t realize it themselves, but it was obvious to others.

Sure, girls being close—hugging and holding hands—was pretty normal.

But who plays around and then naturally ends up snuggling into each other’s arms? Who walks together and then just climbs onto the other’s back like it’s the most natural thing in the world?

And during meals, one would casually pass food over: “These tastes good, try it.”

Or, when Gu Qingci didn’t want something, she’d just toss it into Lin Lang’s bowl: “I don’t want this, you eat it.”

If even that could pass as normal friendship behavior, then how do you explain buying two ice creams, and after tasting your own, leaning over to take a bite of the other’s?

When everyone saw Gu Qingci eating from Lin Lang’s ice cream, they were all stunned.
If you’re going to pretend, at least put some effort into it!

Wasn’t this basically the same as kissing right in front of them?!

Gu Minglan felt her fists clench.

Her hands were itching—she really wanted to grab her unruly daughter and give her a good spanking!

Couldn’t they tone it down just a little?!

She was only pretending to be blind—not actually blind!

Adding to the mess, when Gu Qingci introduced Lin Lang, she made a point to mention that Lin Lang had once been her assistant.

Saying that basically told everyone: Lin Lang was someone Gu Minglan had personally trained for Gu Qingci.

But… sister… was your thinking just a bit too ahead of its time?

Did you ever imagine your daughter would “use” the person you specially trained for her in this way?

It wasn’t like everyone was being dirty-minded—it was just impossible not to think that way when watching how intimately Gu Qingci and Lin Lang acted with each other!

It was absurd.

The older generation—being somewhat removed—felt it wasn’t their place to meddle too much in the younger ones’ personal lives. So, they tactfully asked Gu Minglan:

“Second sister, what’s going on between Qingci and Lin Lang?”

“Second sister, are they… dating?”

Gu Minglan was fuming inside but forced out a smile, acting casual and unconcerned: “Young people these days… we don’t really understand them. No need to interfere.”

Well, since even her own mother wasn’t objecting and chose to let it go, what could the rest of them say? Even if they didn’t quite get it, they could only offer their blessings.

Right?

So the concern and pressure from the older generation had been successfully deflected by Gu Qingci—now it was Gu Minglan who had to deal with it.

As for gossip and speculation among their peers, well, Gu Qingci had to handle that herself.

The new cousin-in-law couldn’t resist and started whispering to her husband once they got back to their room:
“Wow, I really didn’t expect Qingci to like girls.”

The cousin thought, Tell me about it. I’ve known her since we were kids and I didn’t see it coming either!

Still, he felt protective of his cousin and frowned at his wife’s gossiping:
“Qingci has always had her own mind. As long as she knows what she’s doing, that’s all that matters.”

Translation: Mind your own business.

The cousin-in-law had only been making a casual comment, but seeing her husband so serious annoyed her. She threw down the clothes she was folding:
“Hmph! Seeing your attitude, no wonder Qingci chose Lin Lang!”

“She’s sweet and thoughtful, takes such good care of Qingci. A hundred times better than you self-important men!”

The cousin was left speechless.

What did I even do?! How did this turn into an attack on me?!

The two had a small fight behind closed doors, but Gu Qingci had no idea.
Lin Lang, however, picked up on the cousin’s slightly resentful looks afterward. He even awkwardly asked her for tips on how to better care for a partner.

Lin Lang: …

It eventually became clear that everyone had figured out the nature of their relationship. Some whispered about it in private; some, like the cousin couple, even fought over it, with the wife kicking the husband out to go “learn from the experts.”

Of course, some were more direct.

A younger cousin, too young to hide her curiosity, asked bluntly:
“Sis, are you two really together?”

Gu Qingci ruffled her hair:
“Why do kids ask so many questions?”

She’s clearly too idle—college isn’t giving her enough homework!

The little cousin rolled her eyes and yanked Gu Qingci’s hand off:
“Hey! Don’t mess up my hair!”

Looking all fierce and pouty like a little kitten stretching out its claws:
“I can bleed, I can fall, but my hairstyle must stay perfect!”

The younger cousin even shared a bit of eavesdropped gossip:
“Tch, the adults all noticed, they’re just pretending they didn’t.”

“They agreed to act like they didn’t see anything.”

“But I think you guys are perfect for each other! You just look right together.”

She made a “cheering” gesture:
“Good luck! I’m rooting for you!”

She’d always thought her older cousin was too beautiful and amazing for any man to deserve her.

No man!

Seeing Lin Lang by her side finally made sense. Some beauties, if no man ever seems good enough for them, maybe they’re just meant to be with another girl.

She was genuinely happy for them.
Who cared about tomorrow? Today was for joy!

To preserve her own sanity, Gu Minglan eventually suggested splitting the group up.

The older folks would stay near the hotel, strolling, enjoying the sea breeze, soaking up the sun, or playing mahjong.

The younger ones were firmly shooed away: Go have your fun somewhere else—just don’t let me see you!

Especially Gu Qingci!

Take Lin Lang and scram out of my sight immediately!

Gu Qingci behaved this time. She didn’t risk her life by hovering around her mother, didn’t provoke her unnecessarily.

At meals, she was super well-behaved, acting like the perfect, considerate daughter—peeling shrimp, serving soup, being all sweet and attentive.

Gu Minglan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Her heart felt sour—Now that you have a girlfriend, you’ve forgotten about your poor old mom, huh?

This was real life:
As long as you don’t oppose us, I’m still your sweet and obedient kid!

Gu Minglan sighed inwardly:
The ones who are loved really are fearless.

Look how good Gu Qingci used to be—never gave anyone a headache.
But now, just for Lin Lang, she was suddenly so rebellious!

And Lin Lang, once so wild and defiant, now so restrained and composed.

Your own kid—no matter how annoying—you couldn’t just toss them away.
In the end, as a mom, you still worried about them.

As the holiday neared its end and everyone prepared to head back to Jing City and Rong City, Gu Minglan still pulled the two aside to talk seriously.

She first glanced at Lin Lang, speaking in a gentle tone:
“The He family has already sold off two projects before the New Year. From what I hear, they’ll be selling six or seven more afterward. Also, the old man from the He family, after recovering, is now desperately trying to find his real heir.”

Lin Lang didn’t feel much. She even found it a little funny.

Saying the old man had just gotten better and was now urgently looking for his real descendant—
It was just an excuse, a cover story.

A planned narrative.

“What are they trying to do?” she asked.

Gu Minglan shot a pointed look at Gu Qingci and said with some irritation:
“Isn’t it all because of the banquet you threw in Rong City back in September? Now they want to acknowledge Lin Lang, hoping to use her to latch onto your project and get a piece of the pie.”

The He family was completely falling apart.

Their main business was in real estate, and with the market downturn these past years, tons of companies had gone bankrupt.
It was no surprise the He family’s turn had come.

Right now, the most attractive opportunity was the project Gu Qingci held.

Anyone with half a brain could see it was a guaranteed moneymaker.

The desperate He family couldn’t help but drool over it.

If they could get involved, earn a big round of cash, and inject some life into their dying real estate business, maybe they could hang on until the market recovered.

Even if they couldn’t save the old business, they’d have a new way to make money.

Lin Lang sneered:
“They wish.”

She was already planning to resign and let them keep dreaming!

Gu Minglan didn’t comment further, just gave them a warning:
“In any case, keep your relationship hidden, got it?”

She looked straight at Gu Qingci while saying it, making sure she reluctantly nodded before letting it go.

“Oh right,” Gu Minglan added, a flash of annoyance in her eyes,
“Ruan Mingjie might also come looking for you.”

“He’s only got 2% of his shares left. Over the years, he cashed out over a billion yuan, pouring it all into that joint project with the He family—and it’s all gone.”

This guy, shameless as ever, had already come to her begging to reconcile.
No way he’d miss the chance to come leech off his daughter too.

And since he was still her biological father, he held the moral high ground.
When your broke father begs for help, what are you supposed to do?

Gu Qingci didn’t react much. She just casually said:

“It’s fine. I was expecting it.”

She had already made a few preparations—
Just waiting for them to come begging, so she could serve them a “special surprise”!