owlsbooks Chapter 326 Cousin Gu Lan
Chapter 326 Cousin Gu Lan
He had already planned to turn this catering company into a family business, and his uncle's rich practical experience was an indispensable piece of the puzzle.
As Gu Ruoyang listened to Ye Fan's clear and concise analysis, and looked at his young yet exceptionally calm and confident face, he was truly shocked.
This nephew... doesn't seem to be talking nonsense after all?
But as soon as this thought popped into my head, it was suppressed by a deep-seated sense of reality.
A college freshman with an investment company under his belt? And he's going to open a chain of restaurants?
This sounds like a complete fantasy!
Gu Ruoyang had been in business for so many years, and he had never seen anything so bizarre.
It's probably because this child is proud and, seeing his uncle's distress, came up with a way to comfort him.
Thinking of this, Gu Ruoyang's face showed a smile that was a mixture of emotion and helplessness.
He reached out and patted Ye Fan's shoulder forcefully, with the distinct tone of an elder interrupting an "impractical" topic: "Alright, alright! Your uncle is happy that you have this intention! We can discuss this matter later!"
He skillfully changed the subject, glancing at his old-fashioned watch that he'd worn for years: "Oh dear, I almost forgot! Your sister just texted saying the bullet train is almost here! Go pick her up at Nanzhou Station, don't keep her waiting."
"Understood!" Ye Fan knew that his uncle was not serious and was not in a hurry.
He understood his uncle's personality and needed time and more concrete "evidence" to break down his preconceived notions.
He readily agreed, turned around deftly, picked up the car keys from the coffee table, and walked out.
The engine roared low, and the brand-new black Mercedes-Benz E300L smoothly drove out of my uncle's courtyard, merging into the traffic of the National Day holiday, and sped towards the Nanzhou Railway Station.
Outside the car window, the street scenes of the small town of Nanzhou flashed by.
Ye Fan held the steering wheel with one hand, while his other hand habitually tapped the leather-wrapped gearshift lever, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
Thinking of his cousin, a slight smile appeared on his lips. He stepped on the gas, and the car accelerated like an arrow.
......
My cousin, Gu Lan, is currently a third-year graduate student majoring in law at Wuhan University.
She is the typical "other people's child"—excellent academically, with clear goals, and an independent personality that borders on being tough.
Ye Fan clearly remembered that in his previous life, after graduating with a master's degree, his cousin plunged into a top law firm and worked her way up to become a renowned top lawyer.
Her love life is a complete blank. In her own words, "I can do everything: earn money, support the family, fix plumbing, change light bulbs... What's the point of having a man? Just to cause trouble?"
As Ye Fan drove, fragments of his past life flashed through his mind: his maternal grandparents' four grandchildren—his cousin Gu Lan, his cousin Gu Haoyu, his sister Ye Zhuyan, and himself. Until his rebirth, only his cousin Gu Haoyu had gotten married!
His cousin, his sister, and himself—three "single aristocrats"—were driving his grandparents crazy with worry.
He subconsciously touched his chin. In this life, perhaps some trajectories could be changed...
The black Mercedes-Benz E300L glided smoothly into the arrival level of Nanzhou Railway Station.
Ye Fan spotted the figure standing out from the crowd at a glance—a tall figure wrapped in a neatly tailored beige top, with long, black hair casually tied into a meticulous bun, revealing a smooth forehead and slightly aloof facial features.
She pulled a simple suitcase the size of a carry-on, stood upright, and calmly scanned the traffic, exuding an aura of elite sophistication that strangers were not to be approached.
It was my cousin, Gu Lan.
Ye Fan parked the car smoothly in front of her, rolled down the window, leaned out, and flashed a bright smile: "Sis! Over here!"
Gu Lan's gaze fell on his face, then quickly swept over the brand-new Mercedes that seemed somewhat mismatched with Ye Fan's student status. Her slender eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly, but there was no surprise on her face.
Before Ye Fan could get out of the car to fawn over her, she went straight around to the back of the car, cleanly and efficiently lifted the suitcase with one hand, and with a soft "click," precisely stuffed it into the trunk, as if she had practiced it countless times.
The whole process was smooth and quick, taking less than ten seconds.
Then, she opened the passenger door, got in with a refreshing fragrance, slammed the door shut, and fastened the seatbelt with a "whoosh."
The entire sequence of movements was performed seamlessly and with astonishing efficiency.
Ye Fan clicked his tongue in amazement: No wonder she is the future "Queen of Cold Noodles" in the legal world. Her execution ability and independence are truly ingrained in her bones.
The car rejoined the traffic flow.
Just as Ye Fan was about to start a conversation, he felt a sharp, scrutinizing gaze fall on his profile.
He turned his head and saw that Gu Lan was staring at him intently, her eyes like an X-ray machine, as if she wanted to scan him from the inside out.
"Uh... Sis, why are you staring at me like that? It's creepy." Ye Fan felt a little uneasy under her gaze and subconsciously touched his face.
Gu Lan did not look away. Her red lips parted slightly, and she spoke clearly and calmly: "It's been more than a month since we last met. I feel that there is a different aura about you."
She paused, her gaze sharpening, and fired off a direct question: "Are you in a relationship?"
Ye Fan's hands almost slipped from the steering wheel.
My inner monologue: Holy crap! Are women's intuitions really that terrifying? Or do lawyers all come with built-in lie detectors?
But then he thought about it again, and realized he wasn't actually "dating," just had some intimate contact. He cleared his throat, trying to remain calm: "Uh, well... it's not exactly a formal relationship, is it?"
"Didn't manage to catch him?" Gu Lan's tone carried a barely perceptible hint of "I knew it," and the corners of his mouth even curled into a very faint smile, with a hint of 'watching his younger brother make a fool of himself.' "You didn't go and become a simp, did you? Ye Fan, I'm warning you, the word 'simp' doesn't exist in the genes of the Gu family or the Ye family."
Ye Fan nearly choked on his own saliva: "Sis! What are you thinking! Do you think your brother is that kind of person? A simp? No way! Our family has a long tradition of unyielding integrity, don't worry!"
He patted his chest and assured them.
"You'd better be." Gu Lan withdrew her gaze, looked ahead, and her tone returned to calm, but the weight of those four words was heavy.
Ye Fan quickly changed the subject, while also beginning his "poaching" probe: "Sis, you're about to be a third-year graduate student, right? You'll have to do an internship after the New Year, right? Have you decided which law firm you want to go to?"
His mind raced as he pondered how to "trick" this future top lawyer into joining his ranks.
"Yes, I'm in contact with a few corporate law firms," Gu Lan replied casually.
She immediately sensed Ye Fan's intention, turned to look at him, her eyes filled with scrutiny and a hint of elder-like concern: "Why are you concerned about this? You're only a freshman, focus on your studies! Don't miss any of the English CET-4 and CET-6 exams, the Computer Level 2 exam, or any of the certifications for your major! Stop thinking about nonsense all day, especially since dating is affecting your studies!"