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Upon hearing this, Gu Xiruo coldly chuckled, “I won’t regret it.”
With the item in hand, Gu Xiruo turned and left.
Instead of returning to the Qing family, she went to the Gu family after leaving.
Gu Yanqi’s face turned cold upon learning that Gu Xiruo had come over.
Just as he was about to rest, he heard someone outside inviting him to dinner that evening.
Without giving a definite answer, Gu Yanqi sent the person away.
Meanwhile, Gu Xiruo was speaking with Gu Sheng. Her expression soured upon hearing the servant’s report. Gu Yanqi truly didn’t know how to appreciate kindness.
During dinner that evening, Gu Xiruo looked at the Gu Sheng and the lady sitting beside him, and them smiled as she said, “Brother, you’ve been away for a long time. Where have you been recently?”
Her innocent demeanor made it seem as if nothing had happened, as if time had frozen before Wang Jinhe’s appearance.
Upon hearing Gu Xiruo’s words, Gu Yanqi glanced at her and replied, “What does my whereabouts have to do with you?”
Gu Xiruo’s smile stiffened for a moment, then she turned to Gu Sheng, “Father, I was just worried about my brother. I didn’t mean anything else. He misunderstood me.”
Listening to Gu Xiruo’s pretentious words, Gu Yanqi felt disgusted.
Before he could speak, Gu Sheng spoke disapprovingly, “Your sister was just being kind. What’s with your attitude?”
“She doesn’t know what our relationship is? Suddenly dining together, showing concern, and apologizing. What a hypocritical weasel paying New Year’s visit to the chicken,” Gu Yanqi said coldly.
His aversion towards Gu Xiruo had now surfaced openly.
“Although I have a sister, my sister’s name is not Gu Xiruo, it’s Wang Jinhe. I only acknowledge Wang Jinhe as my sister. As for others, they are not worthy,” Gu Yanqi looked at Gu Sheng coldly and sarcastically.
“You may choose to acknowledge this adopted daughter, but I won’t acknowledge any other except Xiao He.
“You… Gu Yanqi, how dare you speak to me like that? I am your father!” Gu Sheng exclaimed angrily.
Seeing Gu Sheng’s reaction, Gu Yanqi’s face was filled with obvious sarcasm.
“If I don’t speak like this, how should I speak? Is there anything else? If not, I’ll leave first. I’m afraid I might do something regrettable if I dine with her,” Gu Yanqi said indifferently, showing no respect to Gu Xiruo.
Gu Xiruo, with a pale face, looked at Gu Yanqi, “Even if I am not your biological sister, we have been together for over ten years. We have spent day and night together, not you and Wang Jinhe. Just because we are not related by blood, is this how you treat me?”
Seeing Gu Xiruo’s hypocritical demeanor, Gu Yanqi coldly replied, “Gu Xiruo, you have taken Xiao He’s identity and now you want her life. That is the biggest mistake you have made. And now you treat your own biological daughter like this. How do you think I should treat you?” He said as he looked at Gu sheng.
“I didn’t,” Gu Xiruo tried to defend herself.
“Whether you did or not, you should know the truth about your origins, right? I’m sure you know where your biological parents are. If so, why haven’t you said anything? And all you’ve done to Xiao He, trying to take away her life, don’t you feel guilty at all?” Gu Yanqi said to Gu Xiruo, each word deliberate.
His words seemed to expose Gu Xiruo’s innermost thoughts, laying them bare under the sun.
Gu Xiruo kept shaking her head, “I didn’t.”
“Whether you did or not is no longer important. Now, they only recognize you as their daughter. Are you proud of that?”
“That’s enough.” Just as Gu Xiruo was about to speak, Gu Sheng slammed the table heavily.
Madam Gu, who had been silent all along, spoke softly, “Did Yanqi say something wrong?”
Gu Xiruo looked at Madam Gu in astonishment, “Mother? What are you saying?”
How could madam Gu say such things? She was never like this before.
It seemed like she had completely changed during the time they hadn’t seen each other.
Madam Gu gave Gu Xiruo a cold look, “I said Yanqi is right. Gu Sheng, you can continue treating my son this way, but there are things I will make public.”
In these past few days, Madam Gu had made up her mind. She had to protect Gu Yanqi and prevent Gu Sheng and the others from harming him.
As for the situation with Wang Jinhe, with His Majesty the prince there, she probably wouldn’t need to do anything.
And her protection of Wang Jinhe would most likely be disregarded.
Seeing Gu Sheng’s silence, Madam Gu stood up and looked at the two of them, “Do you remember what happened twenty-three years ago, Gu Sheng?”
The mention of this time made Gu Sheng’s face change, “Do you know what you’re talking about?”
“I know exactly what I’m saying, but do you know what you’re doing?” Madam Gu coldly asked Gu Sheng.
“If you treat my son well, I will keep it to myself. But if you try to harm my son, I will make sure everyone knows what kind of person you are, including Gu Xiruo,” Madam Gu said coldly, looking at Gu Xiruo.
“Mother…”
“I am not your mother. As for who your mother is, you should know better than I do. Yanqi, let’s go and not disturb their father-daughter dinner,” Madam Gu said to Gu Yanqi.
Gu Yanqi followed Madam Gu out and back to her courtyard, where she retrieved a box from the corner.
“Take this to your sister. Remember to have her give it to Gu Jiuning and Yu Qingfeng. This is all I can do for you, Yanqi,” Madam Gu said with a bitter smile as she looked at Gu Yanqi.
“You and your sister must take care of each other. I probably won’t have a chance to be forgiven by her,” Madam Gu said with a bitter smile.
Gu Yanqi held the box in his hands, “Mother, what is inside…”
“These are the evidence of the murder of the Yu Jingchuan family. This is the only way I can protect you, Yanqi. If something happens to me one day, remember to protect yourself and not trust anyone,”Madam Gu said earnestly to Gu Yanqi.
“Mother, what are you saying?”
“I just said it casually, but remember what I said.”
“Okay.”
“Don’t rush to give these to your sister. Make sure they don’t know that I gave you these things,” Madam Gu instructed seriously.
“I understand.” Gu Yanqi opened the box, took out the contents, secured them on himself, and took the box with him as he left.
Upon seeing Gu Yanqi take a box from Madam Gu, Gu Sheng began looking for an opportunity.
After returning to the capital city, Gu Yanqi started taking over the Gu family’s business.
Gu Yanqi knew exactly how much belonged to the Gu family.
Only after taking over did he realize what Gu Sheng had done.
To avoid raising suspicions, Gu Yanqi acted as if nothing had happened, while also looking for an opportunity to find Wang Jinhe.
Finally, when Wang Jinhe went out, he found his chance.
Pretending to go to a restaurant for a meal, Gu Yanqi also brought along some friends.