In the luxuriously decorated hotel box, the two families sat down separately. Lu Anning happened to sit opposite Gu Yao. The atmosphere was quiet and a little weird.

Gu Zhiwei and Ji Yan sat together, while Gu Yue sat with Gu Yao, making it easier to take care of them.

The waiters brought the dishes one after another while Gu Zhiwei chatted with Mr. Tang, talking about everything from the collection to Tang Lianfeng's antique business. He was mostly praising the Tang family, and his words were flawless. Mr. Tang smiled on the surface and didn't mention anything else.

It was not until he was almost late that Gu Zhiwei stood up with his wine glass. Lu Anning understood that they had finally gotten to the point.

"At the Gulou auction, my daughter, Gu Yao, didn't know the rules and offended Second Master Tang, which has led to some minor misunderstandings between our two families. I offer a toast to Second Master Tang, and I hope he will forgive me and not take it personally."

As the head of the Gu family, Gu Zhiwei personally toasted Tang Lianfeng to apologize, which was considered giving the Tang family enough face. He thought that Tang Lianfeng would just let it go and the matter would be over. But Gu Zhiwei drank the wine, but Tang Lianfeng didn't move at all.

On the side, Gu Yue held the wine glass, a hint of displeasure flashed across his brows, but he said nothing.

Gu Zhiwei stared at the unmoved wine glass and suppressed his smile: "Second Master Tang, what are you doing?"

"You're not the one who did anything wrong. Of course, I have no right to drink this glass of wine. Mr. Gu is the head of the Gu family. This glass of wine is too heavy for me to bear."

He smiled, glanced at Tang Jingyuan, and asked, "Jingyuan, what is the most important family rule of our Tang family? I suddenly forgot!"

Tang Jingyuan replied slowly: "Everyone has their own responsibility!"

"Look at my memory! An Ning, you must remember this family rule. We in the Tang family are brave enough to take responsibility for what we do. We disdain being the coward who shirks responsibility."

He waved his folding fan, hinting at something. Suddenly, the four people in the Gu family changed their expressions.

Lu Yunxi lowered her head, secretly pulled Gu Yue's sleeve, and looked at Gu Yue aggrievedly. Gu Yue's heart suddenly tightened, and he patted the back of her hand gently to comfort her.

After a while, Gu Yue took a deep breath and stood up with his wine glass.

"Second Master Tang, my sister just returned home and doesn't know the rules. Why bother to embarrass a little girl? An elder brother is like a father. My younger sister is timid and not in good health. I apologize to you on his behalf to show my sincerity. I hope you will forgive me!"

Tang Lianfeng chuckled softly: "Tsk tsk! The Gu family is so big, but they dare not take responsibility for what they do. Today I have finally witnessed it."

Tang Lianfeng refused to accept it, and the Gu family was reluctant to see Gu Yao bow to others, so the situation came to a standstill for a while.

Lu An Ning curled his lips and stared at Lu Yunxi. Seeing her embarrassed look, he couldn't help but find it funny. She pretended to be weak and unable to take care of herself.

She seemed to have made a great sacrifice. She mustered up the courage to stand up and imitated Gu Yue's way of apologizing to Tang Lianfeng. Without waiting for Tang Lianfeng to speak, she drank two glasses of wine in a row. By the third glass, Gu Yue felt distressed and blocked her glass with red eyes.

"Second Master Tang, my younger sister has already apologized. She's not feeling well. If you think it's not enough, I'll drink it for her until you calm down, okay?"

As Gu Yue said this, he was about to drink for his sister.

Tang Lianfeng sighed, "Forget it! It's really boring. If someone doesn't know me, they'll think I'm bullying a junior. If you know you're wrong, remember it and don't do it again. There are many rules in Kyoto, little girl, learn them well, otherwise, the Gu family may not be able to protect you!"

Tang Lianfeng then picked up the wine and drank it all, and the matter was finally over.

Lu Yunxi's face turned red from choking on the wine, and her eyes were misty. She looked like she had suffered a great injustice, and even her voice was choked.

"I understand. Thank you, Mr. Tang, for your guidance."

She sat down obediently, looking as if she was about to cry, which made the Gu family feel very distressed. Her expression was not as pleasant as when she first came.

Elder Tang coughed twice. "Having said that, there's something I need to mention. When Jingyuan and Miss Gu were born, our two families discussed an arranged marriage. So many years have passed, and the children have grown up and have their own ideas. Now, Jingyuan is married, and Miss Gu has just returned to the Gu family. I think we should just forget about this arranged marriage!"

Fortunately, the two families just said it verbally and did not exchange any tokens, so there is no need to take it too seriously.

Gu Zhiwei nodded repeatedly: "Yaoyao just came back, and I also want to keep her for two more years. Now that the old man said this, I feel relieved."

"Our two families voluntarily broke off the engagement, and there's no question of which family initiated it first. So, I hope there won't be any more rumors about these two children. It's not good for them. What do you think?"

The old man was hinting at something, and Gu Zhiwei understood it immediately and agreed on the spot.

Gu Yao remained silent, occasionally looking up at Lu An Ning with a complicated expression, but Lu An Ning pretended not to see it.

After three rounds of drinks, Gu Zhiwei saw that the time was almost right. Taking advantage of the good atmosphere, he spoke again: "Since the misunderstanding between the two families has been resolved. Second Master, at the last Gulou auction, you bought an ancient medical prescription book. It is very important to the Gu family. It is of little use to you. I wonder if you can part with it? Money is not an issue!"

Tang Lianfeng raised his eyebrows: "I can't give it to you."

Gu Zhiwei's smile froze. Hadn't he already apologized? Why did Tang Lianfeng still reject him?

He patiently asked, "Second Master, the ancient prescription is just a collection in your hands. If you give it to me, the Gu family has a research and development team that can maximize its value and benefit the people of the country. It will also be a blessing for you."

Tang Lianfeng sneered, "Your daughter doesn't understand the rules of the ancient building, and neither do you. Besides, your Gu family is the only one with a research and development team. Do you want it to benefit the people of the country, or to help your Gu family make money? We are all businessmen, so stop flattering yourself."