Chapter 188 Birthday Banquet: Weiwei Disappears
Liang Yu's birthday banquet has finally arrived. The Gu family has been busy since early morning, and the guests have all arrived by evening.
Time never defeats beauty; Gu Hanlin and Liang Yu standing there are a beautiful sight to behold.
The two of them were standing there not to greet guests, but to wait for someone.
Upon seeing Gu Hanchi, Liang Yu chatted with him with a grateful expression, her words filled with thanks: "Third brother, my birthday banquet is all thanks to you. Look how lively it is today. I haven't felt such a lively atmosphere in a long time."
Such praise was insincere; she still didn't know why her son wanted her to hold this birthday party. He just said he wanted to find an opportunity for Weiwei to come and take care of the family.
She agreed to this one request unconditionally.
That's good too. It lets Weiwei and Beixiao come and see the Gu family. What if they fall in love with the Gu family?
So she agreed to hold this birthday party, and Gu Hanchi had been helping her throughout.
This time, Gu Hanchi really did contribute both money and effort, and she was very grateful.
Gu Hanchi nodded slightly, his gentle appearance making it easy to overlook the darkness in his heart: "Second sister-in-law, what are you saying? We are family, isn't this what I should do?"
“There’s no such thing as ‘it’s my duty,’ Third Brother. You really went to a lot of trouble to celebrate your sister-in-law’s birthday this year. If you want anything, just tell your second brother, and he’ll give it to you.”
Gu Hanlin still hoped that the brothers could get along harmoniously, rather than be at each other's throats.
"Second brother, what could I possibly need? I just hope our family can be safe and sound. You and eldest brother have already given me enough. I..." Beneath Gu Hanchi's hypocritical mask lay a dark sarcasm and burgeoning hatred.
Gu Hanlin didn't say much, because there was a commotion at the door. Lu Jingxiao and Luo Zhiwei had arrived. The two of them were like a beautiful sight, causing a stir wherever they went.
After Liang Yu recognized who it was, she excitedly stepped forward and grabbed Luo Zhiwei's hand: "Weiwei, you've finally come! Your second uncle and I have been waiting here for a long time... We've been looking forward to your arrival."
She looked at Luo Zhiwei with a loving expression and whispered in her ear, "The old man and his wife are upstairs, waiting for you. Would you like to go up and say hello?"
Luo Zhiwei subconsciously looked at Lu Jingxiao. She didn't want to go alone. If someone accompanied her, she would be willing to go.
"Second Aunt, I'll go up with Weiwei."
Lu Jingxiao gave a very considerate reply. He had heard what his second aunt had said, so he could see Weiwei's dilemma and struggle. He was willing to accompany Weiwei on the trip, just as a visit to an elder.
Gu Hanchi also heard what Liang Yu said, and his thoughts sank, his eyes becoming inscrutable.
It seems they really intend to acknowledge Luo Zhiwei and Gu Beixiao today?
I had just thought of Gu Beixiao when he appeared. He and Luo Zhiwei were both dressed to the nines, so it seems... they were well prepared.
He sneered. Even if they wanted to enter the Gu family, they would have to see if he was willing to let them in.
Zhao Tingguo, don't let me down.
When Liang Yu saw Gu Beixiao, she said warmly, "Beixiao, it's just in time that you've come. You, Weiwei, and Jingxiao can go upstairs together to see the old man and the others."
He nodded slightly to Liang Yu: "Okay, Second Aunt, Weiwei and I will go upstairs to see Grandpa and Grandma."
**
When the old man and the old lady came down, the banquet was about to begin. Luo Zhiwei touched the bracelet on her wrist without making a sound. Suddenly, a waiter whispered something in her ear, and she said to Lu Jingxiao in a low voice, "I'm going outside for some fresh air. There are too many people in here, and it's a bit stuffy."
Lu Jingxiao asked with concern, "Shall I go with you?"
"No need, you can stay here. Miss Lin is looking for me, I'm just going to get some fresh air."
Luo Zhiwei smiled gently, her eyes filled with tenderness. She nodded slightly to the old man and said, "Grandpa, Madam, I'm going out for some fresh air. I'll be back in a bit."
The old lady nodded with a smile in her eyes: "Then hurry up and go. The ceremony will start soon, and you can't be absent."
Gu Hanchi sat in his wheelchair, his eyes lowered, his gaze filled with turbulent emotions.
The old lady's words further confirmed his thoughts.
Luo Zhiwei, since you're dishonest and don't keep your word, then don't blame me.
"Yes, Madam, I'll be back soon." Luo Zhiwei walked out alone.
Gu Youran originally wanted to follow, but... she was held back by Li Huaijin, who wouldn't let her go.
"Miss Luo is just going to stand outside for a bit, what are you doing there?"
Gu Youran snorted defiantly, "So what? Can't Weiwei and I be inseparable? Can't I stay with Weiwei when she goes out for some fresh air?"
I don't know what the waiter whispered in Weiwei's ear.
This person is so nosy and annoying!
Hmph!
She snorted twice, somewhat unconvinced, which made Li Huaijin laugh in exasperation. Did this girl not know anything at all? Luo Zhiwei wasn't alone; that's how Gu Hanchi's men found her and made their move.
Gu Beixiao stood beside her and said, "Let Weiwei go. She's a little... she'll get through this."
Gu Youran didn't quite understand what he meant, but since her brother had said so, she couldn't argue. Instead, she looked at him with a hint of grievance and said, "Brother, when you go back to the Gu family, you won't abandon me, will you? You're the only brother I recognize. If you..."
She may seem carefree, but she's not heartless.
After calling him "brother" for so many years, she suddenly became her best friend's brother, and she felt a little awkward. Fortunately... they didn't say anything explicitly, but she was still uneasy.
"Silly girl, how could I not want you? You are my sister, and you will always be my sister. You and Weiwei are the same."
You are all equally important to me; you are all my sisters.
How fortunate I, Gu Beixiao, am to have you two younger sisters by my side.
Once this is over, our family will be together forever, and no one will be able to hurt us anymore.
Gu Youran then laughed with satisfaction: "I knew my brother was the best, I chose my brother!"
It must be the best.
Gu Beixiao smiled helplessly and patted Gu Youran's head: "You should just wait for Weiwei here. She's already gone out, and you might not be able to find her."
Gu Youran thought her brother made sense, so she decided to wait there. Weiwei would be back in ten minutes anyway.
**
The birthday banquet was about to begin, but Ke Luozhiwei had not returned from outside for more than ten minutes, and the old lady couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"Oh dear, why hasn't Weiwei come back yet? What's going on?"
The old lady was a little worried. She grabbed Liang Yu's arm, her expression full of concern: "Second daughter-in-law, please send someone to check what's going on. Why haven't they come back yet?"
Liang Yu couldn't help but feel a little worried, so she gently reassured the old lady, "Mom, don't worry, how could it be lost in the Gu family? I'll have someone look for it."
Luo Zhiwei was wearing a formal dress and didn't have her phone in her hand; the Gu family home was so big that it was a little hard to find her.
Gu Hanlin said coldly, "Someone, check the surveillance footage and find Weiwei.
Lu Jingxiao's face was gloomy. He hadn't expected that someone would actually make a move against Weiwei.
He waited for the result with a dark expression, hoping it was just a false alarm, and he tried his best to suppress his emotions.
Not long after, the butler walked in nervously, bowing his head and reporting: "Master, Madam, Second Master, Madam, the surveillance cameras were malfunctioning. They didn't capture where Miss Luo went. We quickly repaired the cameras, but Miss Luo is not seen in any of the places where the cameras were installed."
"What?!"
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