Meanwhile, the atmosphere at the Song family villa was somber.
In the elegant study, Mr. Song's face was ashen. On the screen of the tablet computer in his hand was the official statement from the Gu Group announcing the cancellation of the marriage.
"This is outrageous!" Song's father exclaimed angrily.
"The Gu family is simply going too far! What about the reputation of my Song family?!"
On the sofa, Madam Song wore a light purple cheongsam embroidered with magnolias, as elegant as ever.
But her eyes were red-rimmed at the moment, and she gently pressed her eyes with a handkerchief, her voice choked with sobs: "In the end, this matter is all because the Gu family is heartless and unjust, and it is Gu Chengyu who has acted absurdly, yet the internet is maliciously speculating about our Wan'er."
"What does this have to do with our Wan'er? Our Wan'er is the one who has suffered a tremendous injustice..."
As she spoke, she reached out and put her arm around her daughter, Song Qingwan, who was sitting quietly beside her.
Song Qingwan wore a beige knitted long dress, her long hair flowing smoothly over her shoulders, her eyelashes lowered, looking both gentle and lost.
She leaned gently against her mother's shoulder, her voice understanding: "Mom, don't say anymore..."
"Perhaps I'm not good enough to catch Young Master Gu's eye."
Upon hearing this, Madam Song felt even more heartbroken, and her tears fell even more rapidly: "Nonsense! It's that Gu Chengyu who's blind!"
"Enough!" Mr. Song interrupted his wife, though angry, he still retained his rationality. "Watch your words! Isn't it chaotic enough already?"
He looked at his daughter, his tone softening, filled with heartache and helplessness: "Wan'er, the Gu family has wronged you in this matter."
"Don't worry, Dad will never let you suffer this humiliation for nothing."
Song Qingwan raised her head, revealing a pale yet still beautiful face. She forced a reassuring smile, but her eyes held a heartbreaking sadness.
"Dad, Mom, I'm really okay."
"Don't let me upset you and ruin your health."
"Marriage is a matter between the two families. Since the Gu family has no intention of marrying, we shouldn't force them."
The more sensible and proper she acted, the more it highlighted Gu Jia's appalling behavior.
Madam Song held her daughter's hand tightly, and seeing her forced smile, her resentment towards the Gu family deepened.
Her elegant demeanor was almost completely lost, and her voice was icy: "The Gu family must give the Song family an explanation. We absolutely cannot let this go!"
Song Qingwan nestled in her mother's arms, lowering her eyelashes to conceal the coldness deep within her eyes.
Gu Chengyu...
Song Qingwan remembered this humiliation.
If she had the chance, she would definitely make things difficult for him too.
Regardless of what she was thinking, the words she uttered at that moment were still gentle and sensible: "Mom, let it go."
"Arguing now will only make us a laughing stock for outsiders, so let's just hold back for now."
The more she tried to persuade him, the more the Song couple felt sorry for her.
After all, she was the only daughter of the Song family's main branch, so they naturally wouldn't allow her to be wronged.
Even if it's the Gu family, they still want an explanation.
——
In the afternoon, the aroma of tea filled the air inside the Gu family's old house, but the atmosphere was far less leisurely than usual.
Madam Gu sat upright on the sofa, rubbing her temples, her mind a jumble of thoughts.
The son's side was adamant, even going so far as to use the conglomerate's official channels to directly deny the marriage, completely cutting off any possibility of a union.
Ultimately, it's up to her to clean up this mess.
The Song couple were known in the industry for their integrity and kindness, and had an excellent reputation. She really didn't want to offend the Song family because of this.
Just as she was worrying, the butler announced in a low voice, "Madam, Madam Song has arrived."
Madam Gu's heart tightened; what she feared most had come to pass.
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