Chapter 69: Celebrity Selection
Gu Chengyu raised his eyebrows slightly, and the arrogance and calmness just now were instantly replaced by impatience.
He knew that he was called back to discuss marriage, and that what had just happened was just groundwork.
Mrs. Gu ignored his expression and pointed to the second level of the pyramid: "Shen family, Shen Que has a biological sister, Shen Nian'an, who just turned twenty and is studying art in Paris to gild her."
"He is a bit spoiled, but the Shen family has a solid foundation, and Shen is a man of skill. A marriage will be beneficial to us."
Madam Gu pointed her finger at the Zhou family photo. "Yu'an is the only child in the Zhou family, but he has a cousin from his second uncle's family, Zhou Jingshu, 23 years old. She works as a manager at the Zhou family's private hospital and is said to be calm and capable."
"The medical industry has always been a highly profitable industry. Originally, the Gu family preferred the Zhou family, but unfortunately, this girl is only from a side branch and her status is somewhat lower."
When the Qin family's photo was mentioned again, Mrs. Gu simply ignored it and said in a dismissive tone, "Forget about the Qin family."
"Qin Yu is the only remaining child. His family does have an adopted daughter, but her status is ultimately not up to par."
As for the leader's daughter, she also said: "The mascot changes every four years, so I won't consider it."
Finally, her finger fell on the third level of the pyramid, where there were no longer family photos, but photos of many young girls.
"Further down, apart from the second-rate families of the four great families, there are a few good ones."
"They don't fight as hard as we do, and they have flourished, with many outstanding girls."
"The main branches of the four families, Gu, Shen, Zhou, and Qin, are either dead or injured."
"Or they simply don't have any children, like the Zhou couple who had one child, stored the sperm and eggs, and then had a sterilization.
"I'm not satisfied with any of the choices I've made."
"On the contrary, the girls raised by the noble families below are all very good."
Madam Gu pulled out a photo from the side, which was a solo photo of Shen Nian’an.
He pulled out another photo from the third layer of the pyramid and pushed them both in front of Gu Chengyu.
The girl in the first photo is wearing a bright pink Chanel-style suit, with a bright and bold smile, and a bit of innocence and coquettishness.
“Shen Nian’an, Shen Que’s sister.”
"Young, beautiful, and from a suitable family background. Although she has a volatile personality, after a few years of training, she will be able to hold her own."
The girl in the second photo is wearing a simple beige suit. She has a gentle and calm temperament and sits in front of a piano, exuding the elegance cultivated by art.
"Song Qingwan, the only daughter of the scholarly Song family, comes from a true musical family. Her ancestors have been masters for generations, and she herself has won awards in international piano competitions. She has an excellent temperament and refinement."
"Our Gu family has everything except this kind of artistic talent."
Mrs. Gu looked at Song Qingwan's photo with undisguised satisfaction in her eyes.
The girls in the two photos are undoubtedly beauties picked from thousands, young and beautiful.
Shen Nian'an represents the powerful alliance between chaebols, while Song Qingwan symbolizes the addition of prestige in the art world.
Gu Chengyu's eyes lazily swept across the two photos picked out by his mother. There was no ripple on his face, and he looked a little indifferent.
Pretty? Yeah, quite pretty.
Family background? Qualified.
but……
Another face flashed through his mind uncontrollably.
When she nestled in his arms and looked at him, she looked so well-behaved and innocent.
Which of these carefully cultivated socialites in the photos can be as pure and lively as them?
More importantly, no matter how gentle and generous these women appear on the surface, who knows what they are like at heart?
If he really marries Qianqian, who has no background and a simple mind, will she be secretly bullied by them?
Seeing her son remained silent, staring at the photo with an unfathomable gaze, Mrs. Gu thought he was weighing the pros and cons, so she slowed down her tone and gently coaxed him, "Chengyu, Mom knows you like freedom."
"But marriage is a responsibility, and the young lady is the future face of the Gu family."
"Mom thinks both of them are good."
"There are other girls too, all with their own unique characteristics. You can pick any of them. Mom won't ask."
"Mom just hopes you can settle down this year."
"You know, your father has always wanted you to officially take over the company, but the Gu family has a rule that you have to start a family first and then establish a career."
"As long as you get engaged, the position of vice president will be yours."
"After you get married, you'll be the one in charge, and your father will completely give up his power."
"Don't you want to take over the Gu family sooner?"
"Also, marriage is just a title. You can have fun however you want."
"If you really like someone, you can give him or her a child and take him or her back."
"The heirs of the Gu family have always been the most capable ones."
"But this young lady can't be so useless. Do you understand what Mom means?"
After a few seconds of silence, Gu Chengyu raised his eyes and looked at his mother.
"I see."
His voice was not loud, but he responded clearly.
"Mom, you are right. The young lady of the Gu family really cannot be careless."
Mrs. Gu's eyes flashed with surprise. She didn't expect her son to agree so readily this time.
Gu Chengyu's gaze fell back on the two photos, with a bit of pickyness: "Shen Que's sister is a bit spoiled."
"The young lady of the Song family seems quite quiet and demure. I wonder how it is to get along with her?"
He changed the subject and looked at Madam Gu: "Mom, since you are choosing a wife for me, you have to look around and compare more, right?"
"Aren't there still a few outstanding people among the second-rate families?"
"If you think it's okay, arrange it. I'll find time to meet him."
He agreed readily and even offered to look at a few more. His cooperative attitude made Mrs. Gu unsure of his intentions for a moment.
Did you finally get it?
Or what?
Gu Chengyu didn't give his mother much time to think about it. He stood up quickly and said, "It's settled."
"Notify my assistant once you've made the arrangements."
"I have something to do at the company, so I'll leave first."
"Remember to choose a lot. I don't have any requirements, just that they have to be kind, not two-faced. They have to be genuinely kind."
After saying this, he stopped looking at the photos on the coffee table, turned around, walked with long legs, and left the Gu family without looking back.
The back figure is still arrogant.
Mrs. Gu watched her son disappear from the scene, then looked down at the photo on the coffee table, her brows relaxed.
It’s better to be picky.
No matter what his plan is, it's a good thing that he agrees to get engaged.
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