Gu Nianqiang's feelings were complicated.

She wanted to see Jiang Yilai made things difficult by Gu Qihang, and ideally, they would break off their relationship. That way, even if Jiang Yilai was eventually recognized by the Gu family, she would definitely harbor resentment and be unable to integrate.

But when she thought about the blood relationship between Gu Qihang and Jiang Yilai, she felt uneasy, afraid that the two of them would discover something suspicious.

Seeing her restlessness, Gu Qihang became even more determined to persuade Jiang Yilai to leave.

The two were preoccupied with their own thoughts, their faces somber as if they were attending a funeral rather than a birthday banquet.

Jin Zisong watched from afar, inwardly cursing his bad luck.

Just then, a commotion broke out at the entrance of the banquet hall.

Jin Zisong looked over and his expression immediately relaxed.

Jiang Yilai walked in, arm in arm with Fu Nanxiao.

One was aloof, the other gentle; one had a cold expression, the other a smile in her eyes.

At first glance, they seem out of place, but their auras are surprisingly compatible.

Fu Nanxiao strode forward, and Jiang Yilai, wearing high heels, couldn't keep up, staggering slightly.

Fu Nanxiao's expression remained unchanged throughout, and he didn't even glance at Jiang Yilai. However, he very naturally and quickly helped her up, then put his arm around her waist and slowed his pace.

Although the two did not make eye contact, their every move revealed their familiarity and intimacy with each other.

As Gu Nianqiang watched, her heart felt like a well, bubbling with sour water.

She turned her head, intending to speak to Gu Qihang, but saw that he looked strange and shocked, his gaze fixed on Jiang Yilai.

Gu Nianqiang was startled and almost lost her composure.

"elder brother!"

Gu Qihang snapped out of his daze, his gaze still lingering on Jiang Yilai's face: "What's wrong?"

"What are you looking at?!"

Gu Qihang murmured, "Nian Qiang, is that Jiang Yilai? She looks so much like her..."

"Really?" Gu Nianqiang forced a calm smile: "Brother, when I first met Jiang Yilai, I also thought she looked a lot like me. I almost thought Nan Xiao had found a substitute. But after seeing her a couple more times, I realized that I am completely different from her."

Gu Qihang's gaze fell back on her face, and he looked dazed for a moment.

Gu Qihang hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Jiang Yilai and Gu Nianqiang do indeed bear some resemblance.

But that wasn't what shocked him.

Instead, it's because Jiang Yilai looks exactly like his grandmother in her youth!

Gu Nianqiang noticed something was wrong with his expression and asked anxiously, "Brother, what's wrong? What are you thinking about?"

Gu Qihang could also see her anxiety.

Although Nianqiang looks very much like her lost aunt, her grandmother has never liked Nianqiang and even rejects her.

So she has never seen the photo of her grandmother when she was young.

That's why Gu Qihang felt more pity and care for this younger sister.

His habitual tenderness towards Gu Nianqiang overcame his shock, and he smiled reassuringly, "It's nothing, I was just startled for a moment. Don't worry, I'll talk to her for you."

Gu Nianqiang nodded.

But she keenly sensed that Gu Qihang's attitude had changed!

Jiang Yilai had no idea what the brother and sister were thinking; she hadn't even seen them.

As soon as she and Fu Nanxiao entered, they were surrounded by people!

Fu Nanxiao's health has visibly recovered, and he has recently dealt with many people with swift and decisive measures, regaining control of the Fu family business in just one or two months.

Whether they wanted to curry favor, feared his retaliation, or sought cooperation, they all swarmed around him at this moment.