Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander

Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Subtle Influence

Guihua knew that she didn’t want her to get a divorce, so she said, "You know? He’s now starting to transfer money, asking me for money every now and then, saying it’s for business. I’m no fool, I’ve hidden all the family’s money bit by bit. It’s clear he doesn’t want to live well with me! I can’t let him keep deceiving me. I’ve already talked to my brother, and if he doesn’t agree to my divorce, I’ll die. By then, everything at home will belong to Wang Dabao. Later, he’ll find a young and pretty wife, and if they can stomach that, then they’ll force me to stay put." As she spoke, her eyes were red.

Sun Chan felt very upset, "Big sis, I’m not good at giving advice. I just hope the child won’t be affected no matter what happens."

"Of course. Baby is my life! Why would I give the child I worked so hard to bring into this world to him? It’s not like I don’t have money to raise them!" Guihua said with a cold laugh.

Sun Chan nodded, feeling that what she said made sense.

Guihua said, "Have lunch here today, I’ll make something delicious for you. There’s not much here, but lots of mountain goods, like wood ear mushrooms, regular mushrooms, they’re very fresh! Do you like wild hawthorn fruit? My parents sent me a lot, try them!"

Sun Chan hurriedly handed the child to Guihua, "Let me do it, big sis, you try my cooking too."

"Alright! Let’s sit and have a good chat between sisters." Guihua smiled, looking at Sun Chan who stood up, and nodded, "You look much better than when we first met."

Sun Chan laughed, "Maybe it’s because I’ve been eating well." noveldrama

Guihua brought out lots of hawthorn fruit for Sun Chan to eat, while Sun Chan tidied up the dishes and chatted with Guihua.

In her past life, Sun Chan had never left the village and was very conservative. While Guihua was familiar with the world of business, having witnessed a lot of hypocrisy and flattery, she especially liked honest Sun Chan. Sometimes, Guihua would explain some outdated ideas to her, helping Sun Chan understand how women could live differently.

Sun Chan was incredibly grateful, feeling like her world had suddenly become much clearer.

The wild grass on butter mushrooms was particularly difficult to clean, but these mushrooms were especially plump. With a bit of meat and a quick braise with pak choi, the taste would be especially delicious. Since Guihua couldn’t eat overly salty food right then, Sun Chan first filled a large bowl for Guihua, adding salt to her own later.

She also soaked some wood ear mushrooms in hot water and made scrambled eggs with them, and Guihua even started braising half of the chicken her family sent the day before.

Sun Chan hurriedly said, "We’re not outsiders, don’t go to such lengths!"

"Silly child, half a chicken scares you this much? Eat your fill! I’ve long grown tired of it." Guihua laughed, giving her a playful swat on the backside.

The child fell asleep, and Guihua took them into the cradle inside the house, then came out to help Sun Chan with the cooking.

Sun Chan cut up the chicken, added some vermicelli, and braised the chicken. She also fried up a plate of peanuts, prepared two bowls of rice, and the two sat at the small table in the courtyard to eat.

The mushrooms were exceptionally delicious, and Sun Chan ate several in a row.

Guihua asked Sun Chan how she had been over this period, and Sun Chan didn’t hold back, detailing her encounter with danger at the hotel and the incidents she encountered after going to the nursing home.

Guihua wasn’t surprised about Liu Qingshuang’s situation, "I’ve been in business for years, and I’ve met almost all kinds of shameless people already. It’s good for you to know people like this now, so you can guard yourself against being harmed by them in the future. Remember, don’t trust anyone easily; who knows what’s beneath a person’s surface."

Sun Chan nodded.

Guihua was quite interested in Gu Junming and Han Dong, "Both seem to have quite the connection with you, maybe you and one of them could be a good match?"

Sun Chan’s face flushed, "That’s not the case at all! The Deputy Battalion Commander is with a doctor, and someone like Han Dong, we are also not suitable, big sis, don’t joke about it."

Guihua smiled, "You don’t get it, the ones who were wild before, when they really fall for someone, they become exceptionally serious. But I think you fancy the soldier more."

Sun Chan was flustered, "That’s not true, I can’t compare to her."

Even though she disliked Bai Fanglan, she couldn’t deny the difference between them—family background, capability, and profession. Any man would choose Bai Fanglan over her, and she felt a little disheartened.

Guihua smiled, "I know what’s on your mind. You’ve moved to the city, but you’re still timid and fearful of getting hurt. Be more confident. You’ve already had the courage to leave the village and dare to escape an arranged marriage; what else is there to be afraid of?"

Sun Chan nodded, indeed, although she was living a second life, some things were still deeply rooted and hard to change. It’s time to be brave.

"I’m thinking, once I divorce Wang Dabao, I want to open a small hotel in the city, what do you think? A couple of floors, so impressive! We can earn a lot then."

Sun Chan’s chopsticks paused, then she looked at Guihua, "Isn’t that too risky? The cost is very high."

What if it failed? But she didn’t dare to voice this thought.

Guihua placed some mushrooms in Sun Chan’s bowl, "One must have a spirit of adventure! I’ve already thought it through, we can open a hotel near the bus station, where there’s lots of foot traffic, perfect for a hotel. But you do have a point, I can start with a small house, rent it and divide it into several small rooms, make money first and then expand, how does that sound? Do you want to help me?" Not waiting for Sun Chan to respond, Guihua smiled again, "Look at my memory, you already have a job. I will find one or two waiters then. You focus on your work; it’s a formal job, after all. Over time, you might even get promoted and be assigned housing."

Sun Chan smiled, "I never thought working for the public was all that great, but I just started, it wouldn’t be right to leave so soon."

"Alright, I’m not in a hurry." Guihua then shared her ideas about opening a hotel with Sun Chan. She talked about how to set up the facade, decoration, and the basic layout inside, she had these plans in her mind already. In her previous life, Sun Chan saw many hotels on TV, plus Zhou Jinzhu often brought the young widow to hotels in the city and would shamelessly brag to her.

So Sun Chan was able to give some advice, and Guihua’s eyes lit up, "I didn’t realize you’re quite thoughtful."

"Ah, just talking nonsense, when are you planning to open the hotel, big sis?"

"Can’t do it now. First, the child is too small and needs someone. Also, during our marriage, if a hotel is built, Wang Dabao will definitely want to meddle, it might become his! Just like with the mountain goods trade, I started it, but now I’m completely excluded! Everything I’ve worked so hard to earn has benefited him and that fox spirit!" Guihua said with gritted teeth.