Tao's mother went out to pick some scallions in her own vegetable garden, and then she heard a lot of noise coming from the Huo family next door, as if they were arguing.
"Ouch, what happened?"
Tao's mother immediately went out.
Jiang Ci was sharp-eared and sharp-eyed; how could she not hear what Tao's mother said?
She stood up and said, "It's getting late, so I won't disturb you any longer, Mr. Huo. I'll head back now."
"Why go back? Just stay for dinner! I'll have Xiao Si take you home later."
"No need, there are still buses running, I can take the bus straight home."
Jiang Ci immediately refused and walked out with a smile.
Hobbens stood up and said, "I'll take you to the bus stop."
As soon as the two walked out, Hobbens heard his mother exclaim, "Oh my god!"
Hobbens was somewhat surprised and was wondering what was going on when, in a flash, Jiang Ci, who had been walking calmly, suddenly appeared at the door.
Hobbs: "???"
He was full of questions and quickly chased after them.
As soon as I stepped outside, I noticed that many of my neighbors had come out as well.
Most of the houses here are small villas, inhabited by wealthy and influential people who are self-respecting and not the type to join in the fun.
The key point is that each family lives in a separate house, so even if something happens, they will argue behind closed doors to save face for their boss, and it is rare for such a commotion to become public knowledge.
The Guo family has made a fuss. Even if the leader doesn't like to get involved in things, he still has family, doesn't he?
By the time Jiang Ci left the Huo family, there were already quite a few people outside.
Her gaze was fixed precisely on the Huo family's courtyard.
All they saw was Shan Lian walking out angrily with a sullen face, with Guo Zhen chasing after her, his expression also not good.
Following Guo Zhen, there is also Liu Yinyin.
Jiang Ci raised her eyebrows slightly, it seemed that Shan Lian had no idea that Guo Zhen and Liu Yinyin were having an affair.
"Xiao Lian! Let's talk about it when we get home."
Before Shan Lian could even leave through the gate, Guo Zhen grabbed her arm. With so many people outside, as a leader, he certainly couldn't bear to be laughed at like this.
He pulled Shan Lian towards the door.
How could Shan Lian, consumed by rage and devoid of reason, possibly listen to Guo Zhen?
"Who says you're part of 'us'! She's the one who's family with you! I shouldn't have come today; it would have saved me from witnessing this disgusting scene!"
Dan Lian's face turned bright red, her eyes blazing with anger, and she spoke angrily and out of control.
This one sentence instantly ignited the gossip-loving hearts of those watching the spectacle.
"What what what?"
"Mr. Guo is... having an affair?!"
"That woman has lived here for a long time. I heard she's Guo Zhen's wife! She's quite quiet and doesn't cause trouble."
"What wife! I've never heard of Mr. Guo getting married with a letter of introduction. How could that woman be Mr. Guo's wife?"
"So this scene shows Mr. Guo's mistress coming here to see him, and she happens to see him here. Mr. Guo's mistress can't stand it anymore and wants to break up with him?"
"No way, no way? Mr. Guo's private life is so messy! I think that girl is still very young, not even eighteen years old, right?"
"Sigh... really!"
The neighbors are already gossiping and imagining what a big drama is going on!
A dramatic story about Guo Zhen keeping a lover at home and another lover outside, which leads to the two lovers getting extremely jealous of each other and starting to fight!
"What's going on?" Tao's mother listened to the neighbors' discussion and was a little confused. "Guo Zhen is not the kind of person who would cheat on someone else."
One of the people staring at Shan Lian thought for a long time and suddenly said, "Wait a minute, why does this girl look so familiar to me!"
At this moment, Hobens, with mixed feelings, also spoke up, "That girl is Shan Shengshuo's granddaughter, Shan Lian."
The previously chattering crowd fell silent.
They're all from the same circle; who doesn't know that Shan Shengshuo's granddaughter, Shan Lian, is suspected to be Guo Zhen's daughter?
This... judging from this, it's really true?
What is that Wen family brat compared to?
But then Shan Lian angrily retorted, "I have nothing to say to you! From now on, you go your way and I'll go mine! We have nothing to do with each other anymore!"
Dan Lian forcefully shook off Guo Zhen's hand, her eyes red, and she was heartbroken beyond measure.
"Comrade, you've misunderstood... I... I..." Liu Yinyin's mind was in a mess, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.
"Do you even have the right to speak here!" Shan Lian glared at Liu Yinyin, the apple of the Shan family's eye, who was respected wherever she went.
How could I bear the slightest injustice?
She yelled angrily at Liu Yinyin, "Who do you think you are, interfering in my affairs?"
Liu Yinyin was stunned for a moment, and then her eyes reddened, looking aggrieved but not daring to speak.
"Xiao Lian! How can a child talk to an adult like that?" Guo Zhen said in a deep voice, then said to Liu Yinyin, "Go back to your room first."
Liu Yinyin bit her lip, turned around and walked into the house.
Guo Zhen looked very uncomfortable under the gaze of so many people. He looked up at the courtyard and forced a smile, saying, "It's my family matter, and I'm sorry you all have to laugh at me."
Someone laughed along, "No, no, we're just out for a stroll. You go ahead with your work!"
Guo Zhen: "..."
He turned around, grabbed Shan Lian, and walked into the house.
Shan Lian struggled fiercely, but Guo Zhen wouldn't let go at all.
Overwhelmed with grief, she felt an indescribable anger and sorrow. Seeing Guo Zhen grab her hand, she hardened her heart and bit down hard.
Guo Zhen was in pain and momentarily lost his grip. Shan Lian seized the opportunity to immediately pull her arm away.
He turned his head and met Shan Lian's tearful eyes, her gaze distant and filled with hatred.
Which father would want to be looked at like that by his only daughter?
Guo Zhen felt a dull pain in his heart, and before Shan Lian could escape, he grabbed her shoulder again.
The people outside continued to stare intently at his house, eager to see what would happen to him.
If Shan Lian goes back and says something to Shan Shengshuo that angers him, he won't get away with it either.
We must do everything we can to minimize the severity of this situation.
Although reluctant, he still said, "Xiao Lian, I know this is a bit sudden for you, but you are my daughter, and you should also know that I, as your father, am almost forty years old."
"You wouldn't want to see your dad all alone, would you?"
Everyone: "!?"
Oh ho!
What kind of talk is Guo Zhen giving!
Shan Lian is indeed his daughter!
And the woman living in his house turned out to be his girlfriend!
It seems the daughter is unhappy with her stepmother, which is why she came to cause trouble!
Not to mention the neighbors, even Jiang Ci didn't expect Guo Zhen to admit it so quickly.
However, upon closer examination, it's easy to guess that clarifying the situation now is the best option for Guo Zhen. If he continues to remain silent about the matter, the idea of two women fighting in his home would not sound good.
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