Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Some media reporters ran over and whispered to their colleagues. Whatever news they brought rippled through the crowd, and the wind gradually changed directions.
Gu Fei sensed the change in atmosphere, raised his eyebrows, and dashingly asked, âWhatâs wrong?â
âMs. Shi is here, Mr. Gu. Why donât we accompany you to greet her?â A seasoned media reporter replied with a mischievous smile and thought, âThis is too interesting to pass up. One party is trying her best to distance herselffrom the other, while the otherparty is doing his best to get close.â
It wasnât like he hadnât seen such a situation before, but usually, it was two celebrities with different levels of popularity involved, where one party wanted to ride on the otherâs popularity. He didnât expect to be lucky enough to see such a situation occur between two wealthy families today. He could only imagine how exciting the twoâs confrontation would be!
Gu Fei was clearly stunned as panic flashed across his face. He instinctively looked for Yun Liu but couldnât see her anywhere.
Faced with the pressure from the media reporters, Gu Fei had no choice but to bite the bullet and smilingly respond, âSure!â
Gil Fei tried to think of countermeasures as they made their wav to Shi Xin- Shi
Xiu had already distanced herself from him completely at that fan meeting. He had to admit that he didnât expect Shi Xiu to be so straightforward. She didnât drag things out, nor did she show any regard for him.
She disrespected him, which was the same as disrespecting the Gu family. But so what? Gu Fei wasnât in charge of the Gu family yet, so he didnât have the right to accuse the Shi family of this. Even if he took over the Gu family, Shi Nian probably wouldnât buy it.
Gu Feiâs mind already went through innumerable twists and turns over the distance of just a few steps. He was nervous; his palms were sweating.
Meanwhile, Gu Feiâs motherâBai Jieâand his two elder sistersâGu Rou and Gu Wan had Shi Xiu surrounded and were praising her nonstop.
Bai Jie grabbed Shi Xiuâs hand and anxiously pleaded, âShi Xiu, Auntie knows youâre a good child. Our families have been friends for generationsâever since your great-grandfatherâs generation, in fact. Auntie has a presumptuous request. Will you please help me?â
As she spoke, Bai Jieâs eyes darted to her other two daughters further ahead. They were badgering Chen Yao to buy them some time.
Shi Xiu smiled at her innocently. âAuntie, if thereâs anything I can help you with, just tell me. Weâre not just family friends; weâre also relatives now. The Gu family is my sister-in-lawâs maiden family, so if thereâs anything I can help with, just say the word.â
Bai Jieâs chest tightened. She wasnât afraid of offending the Shi family if they were only family friends. However, if they were speaking in terms of relatives, that would involve Uncle Gu Bei and Aunt Chen Yao, so no matter what, she didnât dare to cause an affront.
Gu Wan agitatedly pulled Shi Xiu towards her and stated, âWe just need a small favor from you, darling. That crazy woman you met at your fan meeting is a lunatic. Sheâs not Gu Feiâs lover, so donât believe her!â
âYour betrothal has stood since you were children. Our family only recognizes you as our daughter-in-law, and that wonât change! However, the fuss that crazy woman kicked up isnât good for you or Gu Fei. Why donât we confirm you and Gu Feiâs relationship before those reporters today and have Gu Fei propose to you? What do you say?â
Before Shi Xiu could say anything, Gu Wan continued, âDonât worry. Gu Fei is our familyâs only heir, so youâre our familyâs only daughter-in-law. I promise you, all of our Gu familyâs assets will belong to you and your child in the future, and we Gu family never goes back on our words!â
Shi Xiu looked at Gu Wanâs eager expression, and her smile remained unchanged as she slowly pulled her hand from the womanâs grip. âWhat are you saying, Gu Wan? Iâm confused. Auntie asked me for a favor, yet youâre telling me Gu Fei wants to propose to me. Could it be that the favor you want me to do is⦠you want me to agree to Gu Feiâs marriage proposal?â
Gu Wan nodded vigorously. Shi Xiuâs smile disappeared as she replied, âIâm sorry, but I canât help you with that. There are things in this world that have to be done and things that shouldnât be done. Iâm only a little girl; what little girl would joke about her own marriage? You canât ask someone to agree to something as serious as a marriage proposal as a favor!â
âGu Wan, why donât you ask that woman who claimed to be Gu Feiâs lover for help? Sheâs not a lunatic; her mind is sharp, and her arguments are well-structured, so thereâs no way sheâs a lunatic. Wealthy and powerful families like ours donât need to rely on marriage alliances in the first place. Your Gu family wonât reject her because her family background isnât good enough, right? I donât think you guys should obsess over family backgrounds.
Itâs fine so long as she and Gu Fei truly love each other! So let it go, Gu Wan.â
Gu Wan felt her chest tighten and unhappily glanced at her sister, Gu Rou. âSee? Didnât I say this girl wasnât easy to manipulate? And you didnât believe me. She didnât buy it at all.. What should we do now?