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“She’s your sister. Why can’t you tolerate her? Who’s been spreading rumors in front of you? Is it Wang Jinhe?” He asked about Wang Jinhe as soon as he returned. Gu Sheng felt it must be related to Wang Jinhe.
This princess is really annoying. What’s the point of stirring up trouble for no reason?
“Dad, you’re defending her so much. What if that person hurts your loved ones one day?” Gu Yanqi looked at his father seriously.
Gu Sheng gave Gu Yanqi a pat and frowned disapprovingly. “What nonsense are you talking about? Your sister is our loved one. Wang Jinhe is an outsider. Don’t hurt your sister for the sake of an outsider. It’s unfair to your sister. Be good to her in the future and don’t let her down.”
Seeing Gu Yanqi’s silence, Gu Sheng was very displeased. “Gu Yanqi, did you hear what I said?”
Gu Yanqi looked at Gu Sheng coldly and said, “I didn’t hear.”
What did it have to do with him? She was just a white-eyed wolf who knew she was an impostor but still hurt others. Was she worthy of being taken care of?
This was just a suspicion for now. He would talk to Gu Sheng properly once he had evidence.
In the future, when Gu Sheng knew about this, he would definitely mock them mercilessly.
What had he been doting on all these years?
This time, Gu Yanqi also noticed something: Gu Xiruo seemed to have great ambitions and seemed to want to take over the entire Gu family.
“Dad, you’d better get Gu Xiruo married. A woman married to outside has no right to the Gu family’s things, especially a fake one.”
Bringing up this matter made Gu Sheng worry. “The marriage between Xiruo and Qing Yukong was already settled. But now, because of someone by her side, Qing Yukong is upset, and the marriage is off. Your sister doesn’t want to get married at all. I’ve advised her several times, but it’s no use. Yanqi, why don’t you try to persuade your sister?”
Gu Yanqi raised an eyebrow at Gu Sheng. “Given my relationship with her, do you think she’ll listen to me, Dad?”
Gu Sheng fell silent, feeling that even speaking was futile. “What use do you have for me?”
Listening to Gu Sheng’s disdainful words, Gu Yanqi pointed impatiently towards the door. “If you think I’m useless and don’t want me here, then don’t stay in my courtyard. Go find your precious daughter.”
Feeling displeased at being dismissed by his own son, Gu Sheng was about to say something when he was interrupted.
“The head of the Qing family has arrived with his people.”
“I’ll go and see.”
Watching Gu Sheng leave, Gu Yanqi suddenly felt a sense of dark amusement. He wondered how angry Gu Sheng would be when he found out the truth about everything. He would probably be very upset with Gu Xiruo as well.
Upon learning that visitors from the Qing family had arrived, Gu Xiruo felt impatient. Despite the situation, the Qing family’s people were still lingering around.
When Lu Lingfeng received the news, he frowned. He was extremely dissatisfied with the actions of the Qing family. How could they still be thinking about arranging a marriage between Xiruo and Qing Yukong when things had reached this point?
When Lu Lingfeng went to see Gu Xiruo, he looked disappointed. “Xiruo, are you going to marry Qing Yukong and abandon me?”
Seeing Lu Lingfeng’s disappointed expression, Gu Xiruo’s mind went blank, and all she could think about was Lu Lingfeng.
“Lingfeng, you’ve misunderstood. I haven’t agreed to marry Qing Yukong. You know about the recent events. I hadn’t considered marrying Lu Lingfeng”
Because Lu Lingfeng was truly good to her, always considering her in everything, which was completely different from Qing Yukong. Although Qing Yukong had treated her well in the past, ever since she found out about Lu Lingfeng, they would argue every time they met, and the arguments were always about Lu Lingfeng.
Compared to Qing Yukong’s domineering attitude, she preferred Lu Lingfeng’s consideration and how he never made things difficult for her.
“Really?” Lu Lingfeng asked, looking incredulous.
“Of course it’s true.”
“So, you’re the one who caused the unpleasantness between the Gu family and the Qing family, Lu Lingfeng.” The sudden voice startled both of them. Gu Xiruo turned to see Gu Yanqi, his face livid.
“Gu Yanqi, you eavesdropped on your sister’s conversation. You have no shame,” Gu Xiruo said angrily. She didn’t know how much Gu Yanqi had overheard.
“If you don’t want others to hear, then go to your room to talk. Don’t be afraid of being overheard when you talk outside,” Gu Yanqi said unapologetically.
“I…”
“I have something to discuss with Gu Xiruo. Leave,” Gu Yanqi said coldly to Lu Lingfeng.
Lu Lingfeng instinctively frowned and turned to look at Gu Xiruo.
Gu Xiruo didn’t disappoint Lu Lingfeng. She grabbed his arm and said coldly, “I have nothing to say to you. I have business to discuss with Lu Lingfeng, so I won’t keep you.”
The cold, hard voice piqued Gu Yanqi’s interest, and he leaned in closer to Gu Xiruo. Seeing her affected appearance, he couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing. “Are you still trying to pull this off now, Gu Xiruo?”
“What do you want, Gu Yanqi?” Gu Xiruo asked impatiently, furrowing her brow.
“Do you know what ‘usurping someone else’s position’ means? Do you think I should just kill this interloper?” Gu Yanqi said, enunciating each word as he looked at Gu Xiruo.
The phrase ‘usurping someone else’s position’ made Gu Xiruo feel uneasy. She didn’t catch what Gu Yanqi said next.
“What are you trying to say, Gu Yanqi?”
“I think you know exactly what I mean. After all this time, do you really think these things belong to you?” Gu Yanqi suddenly smiled as he observed Gu Xiruo’s worried expression. He found that he quite enjoyed seeing her like this.
“Do you think anyone will believe you?” Gu Xiruo knew that the person in front of her must know everything. Realizing this, she knew that her pretense was futile. She looked at Gu Yanqi and sneered, “Even if you know, so what? My parents won’t believe you.”
Gu Xiruo’s words seemed to reflect a sense of resignation, as if she no longer cared about anything.
Seeing Gu Xiruo’s demeanor, Gu Yanqi suddenly laughed. “Gu Xiruo, you’re underestimating me.”
“Want the Gu family’s assets? With me around, forget about it.”
Gu Xiruo’s expression soured at Gu Yanqi’s straightforwardness, but she still retorted, “Gu Yanqi, stop fearmongering. Let’s see who has the last laugh.”