Chapter 62: Public Opinion Reverses, Gu Corporation’s Stock Plummets!

Lin Family.

Gu Xiaoya leaned against Lin Muyu, speaking softly.

Madam Lin watched with a warm smile, full of satisfaction.

Father Lin, on the other hand, asked with concern,

“Xiaoya, when do you plan to hold the wedding? The sooner, the better. Our Lin family needs a little grandson to manage the household.”

Gu Xiaoya blushed shyly.

“That depends on Brother Lin. I still want to focus on my career for a while.”

Madam Lin disapproved,

“Once you’re married and have a child, we’ll fully support you in your career.”

She handed over a bowl of bird’s nest soup,

“Here, Xiaoya, try this. It’s top-grade blood bird’s nest, great for nourishing your beauty.”

Gu Xiaoya was flattered as she reached out to take it.

Before, Madam Lin had always looked down on her.

First, because her mother was not as noble as Gu Man’s mother.

Second, because she was an actress, unlike Gu Man, who graduated from a prestigious university.

But now—

Xu Mengyu had become a lunatic, unable to recognize anyone, constantly attempting suicide, and was locked in a mental hospital by her own daughter.

Meanwhile, Gu Man had become the most hated figure online, cursed by everyone.

How could she not be pleased?

“Thank you, Auntie.”

Lin Muyu kissed her hair gently,

“Don’t call her Auntie. Call her Mom.”

Gu Xiaoya flirtatiously glared at her lover and lowered her head in shyness,

“Mom.”

Madam Lin nodded in satisfaction,

“Good child. From now on, consider the Lin family your home.”

At that moment, Father Lin sighed,

“Mingren’s company is soaring! His stocks have all skyrocketed in recent days, increasing several times over. Even I made a fortune from it.”

“I don’t know how he did it, but he actually made that girl… sell her shares. Haha, I took the opportunity to buy in and made an easy billion.”

Father Lin continued his musings,

“Who would have thought that a poor boy from the countryside could reach such heights?”

Gu Xiaoya’s expression changed slightly.

Everyone in their circle knew how Gu Mingren got to where he was today—by relying on Xu Mengyu.

What did Father Lin mean by that remark?

She couldn’t afford to argue openly, so she sweetly called out,

“Uncle.”

Lin Muyu reminded him,

“Dad, Xiaoya is here.”

Father Lin seemed to realize his slip,

“Ah, look at me, I was just too happy. I wasn’t saying your father isn’t good—I was saying he’s remarkable! The times make the hero!”

Gu Xiaoya forced a dry laugh.

“Uncle… my sister sold the shares?”

Father Lin gave her a meaningful look.

“Yes. Maybe that video made her conscience wake up.”

At first, he had been eager to form ties with the Gu family—not because of Gu Mingren, but because of Xu Mengyu.

She was from the Xu family.

Xu Mengyu was indeed highly capable, with great vision and generosity. In just over a decade, she had turned the once-insignificant Gu Corporation into one of the city’s leading enterprises.

But then, she suddenly developed a mental illness, could no longer manage the company, and would scream hysterically at public events.

Everyone said she had gone mad.

Later, she stopped recognizing anyone and was obsessed with dying.

So he began considering breaking off the engagement.

At that time, Lin Menglu, a distant relative from the same family branch, extended an olive branch. Since the two young people were passionate about each other, everything fell into place naturally.

Gu Mingren favored Gu Xiaoya, and since he had no sons, the Gu Corporation would likely belong to the Lin family in the future.

Thinking of this, he was pleased with his wise decision.

As for Gu Xiaoya…

She was a brainless fool. Maybe she was vicious, but she lacked skill. She would be easy to manipulate in the future.

If she had even half of Gu Man’s abilities, he wouldn’t look down on her so much…

The child of such a fool had no right to be the Lin family’s heir.

He would deal with that later.

Madam Lin smiled with narrowed eyes,

“Xiaoya, you and your sister are both daughters of the Gu family. Did your father give you the same necklace your sister wears around her neck?”

Madam Lin was a jewelry designer with a sharp eye.

She immediately recognized that the gemstone was incredibly valuable. Combined with what her son had mentioned, she was certain that Gu Man must have many rare treasures.

Lin Muyu’s gaze also sharpened.

He had always wanted to enter the high-end jewelry business, but rare gems were hard to come by.

Where did Gu Man get her jewels?

Gu Xiaoya’s expression stiffened, and her smile became strained.

That gemstone necklace—she didn’t have it!

Madam Lin continued,

“And that gemstone gown… Xiaoya, do you know how much it’s worth?”

Gu Xiaoya forced a laugh,

“Mom, isn’t it just made of crystals?”

A fleeting look of disdain crossed Madam Lin’s face, but Gu Xiaoya caught it.

She lowered her head, feeling humiliated.

But inside, her emotions raged like a storm.

Were those real gemstones?

She thought about her own diamond ring—but those gems were all larger than hers!

She loathed Gu Man.

Even after being publicly humiliated, instead of hiding in shame, she flaunted herself in that extravagant dress.

What was she trying to prove?

The thought that those jewels were real made her heart ache.

Madam Lin continued to herself,

“Each individual gem on that dress is worth at least tens of millions. The entire ensemble… Your sister was wearing an entire Gu Corporation on her body.”

Even as a designer backed by the Lin family, she had never seen so many flawless gems.

That set alone could be considered a world-class treasure—something that could be exchanged for an entire enterprise.

She signaled her son with her eyes.

Lin Muyu immediately understood.

The marriage with Gu Xiaoya would proceed, but they couldn’t ignore Gu Man either.

Gu Xiaoya could no longer control her expressions.

She was too shocked!

She and her parents had no expertise in jewelry. While they knew Gu Man’s attire was expensive, hearing it confirmed by a professional left her dumbfounded.

That valuable?!

Where did Gu Man get so much money?

If those jewels and wealth belonged to her instead…

She wouldn’t have to tolerate these people at all!

“I… I’ll ask my dad…”

She felt as if she were sitting on needles.

She should have crushed Gu Man underfoot, but she was still overshadowed by her brilliance. Gu Xiaoya was furious.

Just then, Father Lin received a call.

After listening, his expression turned grim.

“Cancel Muyu and Gu Xiaoya’s engagement!”

With that, he strode away.

Gu Xiaoya was stunned.

This was too sudden!

Madam Lin hurried after him.

Father Lin’s furious voice rang out for all to hear, giving Gu Xiaoya no dignity whatsoever.

“Why? Let her go ask Gu Mingren what he’s done!”

“And take a look at the videos online!”

“With such a family, such values, how could the Lin family accept her?!”

He was livid.

Because public opinion had reversed, and videos had exposed the truth.

Gu Corporation’s stock was plummeting, and he had lost billions.

He had to immediately sell off his shares—otherwise, they would be worthless.

Madam Lin’s expression turned cold, her previous warmth vanishing.

“Miss Gu, please leave. The Lin family cannot afford to associate with your family. The engagement is officially annulled.”