Chapter 87 Don't try to glorify yourself

Ji Wanwan immediately straightened up, looking stunned and frozen in place, as if she had heard the most outrageous thing in the world.

Is Gu Qingci his half-brother?

If that's the case, then Gu Hai is her father?

Ji Wanwan looked on in disbelief, and even her words became hesitant: "Grandma, what, what are you saying?"

Are you kidding me?

How could Gu Qingci be his brother, and how could Gu Hai be his father?

Gu Hai said his father was dead, so how could it be him?

Ji Wanwan felt her heart sinking inch by inch, her breathing becoming heavy, and her throat tightening.

A sigh came from the other end.

"Wanwan, I didn't want you to have any more entanglements with the Gu family, but fate is cruel."

Ji Wanwan returned to the Gu family and was going to marry her brother.

How could this be...

"So, Gu Hai is my father?" Ji Wanwan's fair hands clenched tightly on the armrest, her fingertips turning white.

Yes, he is your father.

Ji Wanwan wouldn't question Si Shu because she believed Si Shu wouldn't lie to her.

Upon suddenly receiving this news, it's unclear whether it's good or bad for her.

The good thing is that the wedding can indeed be cancelled.

She doesn't need to marry Gu Qingci.

Si Shu didn't go into details about Gu Hai and Ji Meiyan's relationship; she didn't want to involve her in matters concerning her parents' generation.

"Wanwan, I'm afraid you won't be able to get married." Although she really wanted to see Ji Wanwan get married, this wasn't the right time.

Ji Wanwan tried to relax her voice, making it sound less heavy: "I understand, Grandma."

"I'll handle it, don't worry." She was afraid that Si Shu would keep worrying about it.

"Wanwan, you must take good care of yourself."

"Okay, I'll hang up now and call you when I have time."

Si Shu hummed in agreement, and Ji Wanwan hung up the phone, her right hand hanging limply at her side.

This news was absolutely devastating for her...

She never dreamed that Gu Qingci would be her half-brother.

Ji Wanwan looked up in Gu Hai's direction and found that he was also looking at her. Their eyes met.

If you look closely, you'll find that their eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar.

Gu Hai quickly looked away, pretending not to see Ji Wanwan, and tossed the fish feed in his hand, looking relaxed.

Ji Wanwan was standing right in front of him back then. Since he mentioned her mother, he already recognized her.

However, Gu Hai showed no intention of acknowledging her.

That really hurts...

Since that's the case, Ji Wanwan won't acknowledge him!

But the wedding must be canceled!

Ji Wanwan looked at the ring in her hand and took it off; there was no need.

I never expected her to take off the ring so quickly.

She wore that ring for almost a month, though she was forced to.

Ji Wanwan went downstairs to find Gu Hai. She believed Si Shu's words, but others wouldn't.

They would only believe it if Gu Hai himself said it.

When Ji Wanwan saw Gu Hai again, her feelings were even more complicated. Her goal was not to make him acknowledge her, but simply to cancel the engagement.

Otherwise, she wouldn't want to see him anymore. He's a liar who lied to her that her father was dead.

And it was a suicide pact!

They're quite good at patting themselves on the back.

Ji Wanwan doesn't believe a word he says now.

She came to the arched bridge, grabbed a handful of fish feed, and threw a few into the lake every now and then.

Gu Hai was a little surprised that Ji Wanwan would come to find him, thinking that she would no longer pay attention to him after learning that her parents had died.

"What? You want to retire early too?" Gu Hai joked, without stopping feeding the fish.

Ji Wanwan didn't want to chat with him. Leaving those two in one room for too long might cause them to tear the house down.

"Stop pretending, and stop trying to make yourself look good."

After saying that, Ji Wanwan tossed the fish feed out, clapped her hands, looked at him indifferently, and spoke with a barbed tone.

Gu Hai visibly stiffened for a moment, then laughed as if relieved.

"You understand? Then you should call me father." Gu Hai never looked at Ji Wanwan, his eyes were fixed on the fish in the lake, feeding them from time to time.

He maintained a calm and composed demeanor on the surface, but his slightly furrowed brows betrayed his true emotions.

The lights on the courtyard bridge illuminated the lake and its shores, while only a faint light shone from the arched bridge, casting the shadows of the two figures on the water.

The surroundings were completely silent, with only the soft splashing of goldfish leaping out of the water. Ji Wanwan couldn't discern his expression.

I have no idea what he's thinking.

"I didn't come here to claim kinship, and you don't want to claim me either, do you?"

Si Shu didn't tell her, but she could guess that she was just Gu Hai's illegitimate daughter whom he couldn't have in public.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have refused to acknowledge her.

Gu Hai remained silent.

Ji Wanwan clenched her fists tightly, not expecting him to have any conscience.

"This wedding is to be canceled. Gu Qingci is my brother, and I can't marry him, so I need you to go out and say it."

After Gu Hai finished cleaning the fish feed in his hand, he slowly turned to look at her and sighed.

"I've already tried to persuade Qianxi, but she's very persistent."

This is currently the only way to cancel the breach of contract.

Gu Hai didn't want to get involved in so much trouble, so he handed over all the household affairs to Qianxi.

Who knew he still couldn't escape this big trouble.

"so?"

"Don't worry, I'll talk to her."

If Qianxi knew that Ji Wanwan was his daughter, he would naturally cancel the engagement.

Ji Wanwan gave a faint "hmm" and prepared to leave.

Just as she reached the bright spot under the arched bridge, Gu Hai called out to her urgently.

Do you still consider me your father?

Through the light, Ji Wanwan could see the guilt hidden in his eyes and the cautious look on his face.

But she was very disappointed in Gu Hai, and he didn't intend to acknowledge her either of their two meetings.

Perhaps Ji Wanwan would recognize him if they recognized each other at their first meeting, but not now.

"He's dead..."

As Gu Hai said, his father was dead.

After saying that, Ji Wanwan left without hesitation, but when she looked up at the door of Gu Qingci's room, she felt a vague unease.

They were afraid the two would start fighting.

She hurried back to her room, and on the way she encountered the rice bucket, which kept sticking to her leg. She had no choice but to take it with her.

She pushed the door open, and the room fell silent instantly, the atmosphere becoming extremely awkward.

The eerie scene made her pause.

Kolov grabbed Gu Qingci by the collar, leaned forward and pressed himself against him, their handsome faces almost touching.

Their poses are quite unique; one might wonder how tall they are.

“You two…” Ji Wanwan pointed at the two of them, while the rice bucket in her arms made soft, chirping noises.

It was even more excited than Ji Wanwan…

Kolov had originally intended to punch him, but when he saw Ji Wanwan arrive, he withdrew his hand.

Gu Qingci saw that Ji Wanwan also started to feign weakness, appearing completely powerless to fight back.

Kolov quickly stood up, straightened his clothes, glared at him, and turned to explain to Ji Wanwan.

"I didn't hit him."

Otherwise, Ji Wanwan will call him crazy again!