Chapter 58 Annulled Engagement (Part Two)

Meng Qiyue became even more suspicious, "What's the point of not including you in all the fun and exciting things?"

"I don't know," Chu Xiang said with a smile. "He probably thought that after he had his brother break off the engagement with me, when he brought up the matter of marrying me to my father, it would allow me to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Chu Xiang comfortably sipped her milk tea, "I just need to sit back and enjoy the fruits of my labor."

Meng Qiyue's mind went blank.

What exactly did Chu Xiang mean by revealing such a complex web of interpersonal relationships in just a few words? How come she couldn't figure it out?!

The best restaurant in the city was completely booked out by customers today.

Chu Sheng and Gu Chaoyang chatted and laughed. The two old friends had met and reminisced at Gu's house not long ago, but today they seemed to have endless things to talk about.

Chen Wanrou sat quietly next to Gu Chaoyang, acting as a decorative vase. In fact, she felt very threatened by Gu Chaoyang's friendship with Chu Sheng, because Chu Sheng was too promiscuous. It was said that he was bisexual in his youth, and few people could resist Chu Sheng's charm.

Naturally, given Chu Sheng's flirtatious personality, the word "marriage" seemed to be completely foreign to him. Who would have thought that he would suddenly get married later? People in the circle thought it was a miracle that the flirtatious butterfly was willing to only pick one flower.

But as it turns out, a leopard can't change its spots, and Chu Sheng continued to be involved in scandals, so their eventual divorce was only to be expected.

Chen Wanrou was worried that if Gu Chaoyang had too much contact with Chu Sheng, Gu Chaoyang would be led astray.

Chu Sheng looked at Chen Wanrou with a smile and asked with concern, "How did Madam Gu get injured on her forehead?"

Chen Wanrou still had red and swollen marks on her forehead. She didn't dare let Gu Chaoyang know the real reason for her injury, and just smiled and said, "I accidentally fell at home and bumped my head. It's not serious."

Gu Chaoyang said, "You've always been so careless. If you don't change, you might run into big problems later."

Chen Wanrou felt even more embarrassed after Gu Chaoyang said that to her in front of outsiders. "I will be more careful in the future, and it won't happen again."

Chu Sheng was a shrewd man. He changed the subject and smiled at Gu Heng, saying, "Back then, when you acquired the most difficult piece of land in the western suburbs to build a resort, no one was optimistic. But you integrated the surrounding villages and cooperated with the local government to build a super-large resort. Now that it has opened, business is booming. President Gu is so young, but your vision is much longer than ours."

Gu Heng raised his glass in a toast, saying, "In front of Mr. Chu, I am just a junior and do not deserve to be called President Gu. You can just call me by my name."

Gu Heng was mature beyond his years, and now that he is a young man, he is even more composed. Even in front of his elders, his aura does not weaken. However, he never feels proud or complacent because of his achievements, and he always maintains basic politeness towards everyone.

Chu Sheng took a sip of red wine, put down his glass, and slowly smiled, "Alright, Gu Heng, I'll call you that from now on."

Chen Wanrou secretly resented Gu Jue for not wanting to come to dinner. If Gu Jue had behaved well, he could have made Chu Sheng happier than Gu Heng.

"Then, I would like to ask, Gu Heng, what do you mean by having someone send this document to me?" Chu Sheng placed a document on the table, which contained photos and hospital reports.

Chen Wanrou assumed it was a business document from the company, but when her eyes caught sight of the word "pregnancy" on the report, she paused and quickly picked up the document.

She had given birth to two children and undergone numerous checkups, so of course she could understand that the report meant the person being examined was pregnant. Then she looked at the name on the report—Su Ruanruan.

Chen Wanrou suddenly had a strong sense of foreboding. When she looked at the photos again, the main characters were Gu Jue and Su Ruanruan. The young man and woman were hugging and embracing each other, their feelings genuine.

In contrast, Gu Chaoyang remained calm as always after realizing something was wrong.

Gu Heng said politely, "As you can see, my brother, the man you have arranged for Xiangxiang is not a qualified fiancé."

"Gu Heng!" Chen Wanrou shouted uncontrollably, "Shut up!"

Immediately afterwards, Chen Wanrou used her clumsy acting skills to explain to Chu Sheng, "Mr. Chu, please don't misunderstand. Gu Heng has been having a conflict with his younger brother recently, so he made a little joke. It is true that Gu Jue did have contact with this woman named Su Ruanruan before, but they have been separated for a long time. Putting aside whether this report is real or not, even if it is real, Su Ruanruan is definitely carrying someone else's child."

Chen Wanrou spoke with an air of conviction, "Xiangxiang and I have both met this woman. She's just a vain woman who'll sleep with anyone who gives her a little money."

Chu Sheng smiled slightly, "Does Madam Gu mean that this is a very promiscuous woman? And isn't Gu Jue, who so easily has a relationship with such a promiscuous woman, even more promiscuous?"

Chen Wanrou felt a lump in her throat.

Gu Chaoyang had already taken out a string of Buddhist prayer beads and was slowly turning them in his hand. He leaned back in his chair with his eyes half-closed, truly resembling a high-ranking monk who had attained enlightenment and had no intention of saying anything more.

Chen Wanrou inwardly grumbled at Gu Chaoyang again. In any case, she couldn't count on him for anything. She forced a smile and weakly defended Gu Jue, "It's mainly because Gu Jue is too naive. He hasn't seen what the wickedness of people is. Speaking of which, Gu Jue is too kind. He only wanted to help Su Ruanruan because of her tragic background. Who knew that this woman would stick to him like a leech and he couldn't get rid of her?"

Chu Sheng laughed, "I've heard of people sleeping like pigs or cows, but I've never heard of someone sleeping like a dog skin plaster."

His words were too crude.

Chen Wanrou knew that since Chu Sheng had brought this up, he would definitely not let it go easily. She winked at Gu Heng, "Aheng, you need to explain yourself. I know you've had a fight with your brother recently and you're angry with him, but you can't make jokes like this. If Xiangxiang finds out, she'll be very sad."

Gu Heng didn't look at Chen Wanrou; his gaze remained fixed on Chu Sheng. "Mr. Chu, I believe you've investigated whether this matter is true or false."

Chu Sheng nodded, "That's right, I've checked."

Chen Wanrou's face turned pale.

Chu Sheng is a playboy who has a wilder lifestyle than anyone else. Having been in this circle for many years, he is well aware of its rules. However, he is not without his bottom line. He can have fun with Gu Jue, but causing someone's death is absolutely unacceptable.

Chu Sheng showed no anger, making it even more difficult to understand his thoughts. He looked at Gu Heng with interest, "So what exactly is your reason for doing this? Telling me that your brother got another woman pregnant doesn't seem to do your Gu family any good."

Gu Heng: "I don't want Gu Jue's absurdity to affect the relationship between our two families."

Chu Sheng said "Oh", "So this is your way of showing your sincerity? Indeed, our two companies have been cooperating for so many years. If we break up over Gu Jue, I'm afraid many people will be waiting to take advantage of the situation."

Gu Heng said, "That's just the least important reason."

Chu Sheng asked with a smile, "Then what is the most important reason?"

Gu Heng said, "Over the years, I have handled all the affairs of the Gu family, big and small, and I have done them very well. This shows that I am quite capable, and I could even be considered a leader in the industry. Even if my parents might object, I have the ability to do what I believe is right without considering their opinions. Just like today, in order to invite you to this meal, I have made the most thorough preparations that I know you will come."

The thorough preparation he referred to was sending this document, which ensured that Chu Sheng would definitely attend today.

Gu Heng sat upright with a straight back and a relaxed expression. His tone was gentler. "Whether it's career or family, when I'm on the opposite side from my wife, I have the ability and the right to choose my wife without hesitation."

Gu Chaoyang opened his eyes, and after keenly noticing something, he looked at his son with some surprise in his eyes.

Sure enough, Gu Heng raised the corners of his lips and smiled gently, "So I think I'm the most suitable person for Xiangxiang."

It was as if they were hallucinating. Everyone present had different thoughts, especially Chen Wanrou, who was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth for a long time.