The daughter-in-law of the Gu family.

After a few days of peace, on a gloomy afternoon, Gu Dan Dan was invited to the Gu family's old house.

She glanced around the hall and saw that at least twenty people were seated inside. The matriarch of the Gu family was sitting in the main seat, and the people around her were likely the Gu family's relatives. Gu Dan Dan felt intimidated; large crowds always made her feel scared.

"We've invited you here to ask you some questions, so there's no need to be nervous," the matriarch said, signaling to a nearby servant to bring a seat for Gu Dan Dan.

She sat down tremulously, motionless, with her head buried low, not daring to look at anyone or breathe deeply.

"Child, raise your head so I can see you. Take good care of your health these days, and in the future, bear more children for the Gu family," the matriarch said with a smile, neither looking down on her nor being perfunctory, but rather with the warmth of an elder concerned for her child.

"Yes, it's a pity that the child was lost last time! I've always said, what does being young matter? As long as you can conceive, you can definitely give birth!" Several aunts and cousins around her began to agree with the matriarch...

"Aunt, I..."

"Don't call me aunt. You should change your address," the matriarch said, as Gu Ao had publicly announced her identity. The young mistress of the Gu family was a girl who had just turned fourteen, and this had become a popular topic of conversation during people's leisure time.

As for the impact, there was some, considering Gu Dan Dan's humble background and her young age, having already had a child and suffered a miscarriage. But fortunately, the situation was still under control. The matriarch couldn't say much more, and her son's decision was unstoppable. Since they had come this far, it was better to go along with it, as long as this girl could indeed continue the Gu family's lineage.

Gu Dan Dan followed the matriarch to a dimly lit small room, where the ancestral tablets of the Gu family were placed. That day, she didn't know how many times she had kowtowed... The cumbersome rituals of three kneelings and nine kowtows were preserved intact in the Gu family, and everything had to be done according to the rules.

"Dan Dan, don't overthink things. As long as you give birth to offspring and continue the Gu family's lineage, you've fulfilled your duty, understand?" the matriarch said.

"Uh-huh, I know," Gu Dan Dan replied.

"No matter what others think, you've worshipped the Gu family's ancestors today, kowtowed, and offered incense. From today onwards, you are my daughter-in-law," the matriarch said.

"I... I know," Gu Dan Dan said, though she felt confused. Had she become the Gu family's daughter-in-law without realizing it?

"I'll have the servants prepare some medicine for you. Remember to take it every day; it's good for your health. Also, have you been intimate with Gu Ao recently?" the matriarch asked.

"Ah? I..." Gu Dan Dan was taken aback.

"You need to get pregnant as soon as possible. No contraceptive measures are allowed. If you can't have children, the Gu family won't be able to keep you," the matriarch said.

"I... I understand," Gu Dan Dan replied, feeling the weight of the pressure bearing down on her.

"I'll have the driver take you home," the matriarch said at the door, handing Gu Dan Dan several packages of traditional Chinese medicine.

"Miss, there's no need to trouble the driver. I can take her," He Benyu suddenly appeared.

"No, no trouble at all," Gu Dan Dan stepped back slightly, looking at the matriarch with difficulty.

"Actually, I'd like to... get to know my young aunt better," He Benyu said with a mischievous grin.

"Very well, Benyu, then you should see her off," the matriarch agreed.

...

Reluctantly, Gu Dan Dan got into his car, her heart pounding. Sensing her unease, He Benyu's smile grew more sinister; he was deliberately trying to tease her.

"The rich and powerful are like a deep sea. Have you thought it through? Do you really want to be a tool for having children? Little darling, there are plenty of men out there waiting for you..." He Benyu said.

"Let's just get going. I want to go home," Gu Dan Dan said, finding it to be in the company of this man.

"Home? Do you really consider that place your home? Stupid girl, look at me," He Benyu slowly leaned closer, his thin lips precisely pressing onto hers.

"Get away from me!" Gu Dan Dan covered her mouth, her body tensely leaning back.

"I've been wanting to taste it for a long time. What flavor is this little mouth that has captivated my uncle's soul?" He continued to press closer, the brief touch just now already making him linger, the soft lips exuding a sweet candy-like taste. He wanted to delve deeper, to fully taste her...

Gu Dan Dan wiped her lips with the back of her hand, frantically dodging He Benyu's advances. He held her shoulders like a wolf, firmly keeping her in front of him.

"Why wipe it off? Do you disdain me? Do you think you're a pure woman? You've been played by Gu Ao and got pregnant. What's wrong with me kissing you? Stupid girl, don't dodge me!" He fiercely bit her soft lips, her rapid breath flowing into his mouth, carrying a sweet and fragrant aroma.

Tasting the salty bitterness, He Benyu finally released her lips, a charming and evil smile on the corners of his mouth. This girl was more interesting than he had imagined. She wasn't beautiful, but her every move was quite alluring.

"No! Let me go!" Gu Dan Dan said.

"Stupid girl, my little darling... if you cry, I'll feel heartbroken," he kissed away her tears, the tenderness seeming both real and fake.

Gu Dan Dan wildly swung her arms, slapping at He Benyu. She bit her lip, her lips slightly red from the man's ravaging. She felt dirty and scared. If Gu Ao found out, he wouldn't spare her... previously, when Luo Xinyang had kissed her, she was severely punished by Gu Ao.

"If you touch me again, I'll... I'll tell Gu Ao!" she threatened.

"Ha-ha, would I be afraid of him?!" He let out a scornful laugh.