When Old Gu brought up the jade pendant, Huo Xiuxiu felt a little guilty.

That jade pendant isn't currently with the Huo family, so how could she possibly produce it?

Bai Qianmo's eyelids trembled slightly when she heard the words "jade pendant".

What is the jade pendant that Grandpa Gu mentioned?

Could it be that this marriage between the Gu and Huo families involves more than just a marriage certificate?

"I've already told Grandpa about the jade pendant. He said it was lost when our whole family immigrated abroad. Grandpa has been searching for it at various auction houses all these years, but he still hasn't found it."

At this point, Huo Xiuxiu smiled confidently: "Grandpa Gu, even without that jade pendant, the marriage certificate in the Huo family's possession can prove that Grandpa Gu and my great-grandfather agreed to this marriage back then. If you don't want to acknowledge it, I won't refute anything, but you can't doubt the marriage certificate in my possession just because of a jade pendant."

Old Gu waved his hand expressionlessly.

"The marriage certificate is indeed my father's handwriting, and the marriage agreement between the Gu and Huo families does exist. However, the Huo family does not only have Miss Huo as a trial marriage candidate, and our Gu family does not only have the seventh son as a trial marriage candidate."

Qin Lin couldn't stand it anymore; she was the last person in the entire Gu family who wanted Bai Qianmo to enter the family.

"Dad, I've already inquired with the Huo family. Currently, only Xiuxiu is of marriageable age. As for our Gu family..."

"Shut up!" Old Gu snapped.

Qin Lin immediately fell silent, feeling resentful, and glared at Bai Qianmo with hatred.

If it weren't for this persistent vixen, Ah Ye and Xiu Xiu might have gotten together long ago.

"Since everyone from the Gu family is here today, I'll take out the marriage contract that the old master arranged back then and let you all take a look."

Old Gu took out a piece of white paper from his pocket, on which was a marriage certificate neatly written with a brush.

The gist of the agreement is that any couple from the Gu and Huo families who attempt to get married in the future will be formally united in marriage.

"In our generation, neither family had a suitable marriage partner, so this agreement was never fulfilled, and the marriage has been delayed until now. The one I have is the one left by our Gu family patriarch, and Miss Huo has an identical marriage certificate."

Huo Xiuxiu was prepared and took out the marriage certificate she always carried with her.

"So, the Gu and Huo families do indeed have a marriage agreement. Why did Old Madam Gu just say that Bai Qianmo is the Duke's fiancée?"

"I really don't understand what this play is all about."

Even Bai Qianmo was a bit confused, let alone the general public who didn't understand.

She glanced at Gu Jueye beside her, and he looked back at her as if they were telepathically connected.

Her clear eyes curved slightly, filled with laughter.

Bai Qianmo frowned slightly, it seemed that this guy was hiding something from her.

Also, she hasn't even said she wants to marry him yet, so why is Grandma Gu publicly saying that she is Gu Jueye's fiancée?

Perhaps Gu Jueye said something to the two elders?

At this moment, Gu Jingshan spoke up in confusion.

"Sixth Uncle, since you also acknowledge that the marriage certificate in Miss Huo's hand is genuine and valid, why do you still say that Bai Qianmo and Seventh Brother are engaged?"

Old Master Gu chuckled and said, "Although the marriage certificate states that the Gu and Huo families are engaged, it does not specify who is engaged to whom. Our Gu family has many male descendants, so isn't your eldest grandson Hongxun quite suitable?"

Standing in the crowd, Gu Hongxun seemed to have been struck by a thunderbolt.

What's going on?

How did he get shot even while lying down?

Gu Jingshan glanced at his grandson and chuckled twice: "Sixth Uncle is joking. That kid hasn't even grown his hair yet."

"Grandpa!" Gu Hongxun felt his face burning.

Who says he's not fully grown yet? He's eighteen years old, an adult, okay?

Seeing Gu Hongxun's fiery eyes, Bai Qianmo forcefully suppressed the urge to laugh.

Gu Hongxun, who always valued his reputation above all else, was publicly mocked by his own grandfather for not having grown his hair yet. This was an utter disgrace.

Gu Jingyu chuckled rather unkindly.

“Hongxun, although Huo Xiuxiu is a few years older than you, as the saying goes, ‘A woman three years older brings good fortune,’ and she is six or seven years older than you, so she’s just the right age to bring good fortune.”

Gu Hongxun glared at Gu Jingyu fiercely.

Don't get too excited, you're single too!

With a malicious laugh, Gu Hongxun stepped out of the crowd.

“Great-grandfather, my grandfather is right. I am still young and not a good match for Miss Huo. Jingyu is the same age as Miss Huo, and he is single.”

Old Master Gu's eyes lit up as he looked at Gu Jingyu.

Gu Jingyu, who had been gloating, was instantly petrified.

He forgot that he was also a grandchild of the Gu family, who was also involved in a trial marriage.

"Jingyu is good! This child is steady and reliable. He is a doctor at the Second Hospital and has been promoted to associate senior professional at a young age. Moreover, his appearance is outstanding in the Gu family. Most importantly, he knows how to take care of people. He is much better than that blockhead Lao Qi!" Old Master Gu used all the words he had saved in his life to promote the Gu family's descendants at this moment.

Huo Xiuxiu's face grew increasingly gloomy.

“Grandpa Gu, although the marriage agreement between the two families did not specify who it was, marriage is a major event that should be decided according to one’s own heart. From the beginning, I have only had feelings for Gu Jueye, so I don’t want to consider anyone else besides him.”

Gu Jueye said coldly, "Miss Huo, have you ever seen a business deal that's forced upon you? It never ends well. Similarly, just because you like me doesn't mean I have to marry you. What kind of robber's logic is that?"

Huo Xiuxiu looked at Gu Jueye, her eyes filled with grievance: "I didn't force you, but if the marriage between the Gu and Huo families is to be fulfilled, I can only marry you. No one else will do."

Bai Qianmo sneered, saying she wouldn't force him, but also saying she wouldn't marry anyone but him.

Isn't this just a disguised form of coercion, essentially the same thing in a different guise?

Gu Jueye ignored Huo Xiuxiu's feigned affection, not even bothering to glance at her.

He leaned down and kissed Bai Qianmo on the lips in front of everyone.

Amidst the astonished expressions of the crowd, he curled his lips into a wicked smile.

"See? I only have one woman, the girl beside me. We are engaged, and I have promised to marry no one but her in this lifetime."

Huo Xiuxiu clenched her hands tightly: "Are you going to go against the last wishes of the Gu family ancestors?"

Gu Jueye scoffed lightly: "Who said the Huo family only has one granddaughter, you?"

Huo Xiuxiu paused slightly, looking at him with a puzzled expression.

Gu Jueye gently ruffled Bai Qianmo's long hair and whispered in her ear.

"Girl, that jade pendant."

Bai Qianmo raised an eyebrow and gave Gu Jueye a deep look.

At this point, she had a vague idea of ​​what was going on.