"Feifan and I are getting married soon, so I'm sorry, but I will never back down on this. If you're still not giving up, then we'll have to compete fairly."
Lian Chuchu spoke of fair competition only because she was completely confident.
Now that she has a prestigious status and the favor of her in-laws and Lin Feifan, she can easily win this competition.
Deep down, she hoped Nan Zhi wouldn't refuse, so that even Chu Chu could use her strength to thoroughly humiliate Nan Zhi.
Just thinking about that situation made Lian Chuchu feel completely comfortable.
Nanzhi couldn't help but laugh, her eyes crinkling as she laughed freely.
She looked at Lian Chuchu as if she were an idiot and said:
"I was blind to have ever thought of Lin Feifan. Besides, I wouldn't even take anything you've tainted for free. Why do you think I'd agree to compete fairly with you?"
As she spoke, her expression gradually turned cold, and her words became somewhat merciless as she coldly said:
"Also, we're really not that close, so please stop trying to get my attention. You really are the biggest pencil case I've ever seen, holding so many pens. I want to ask you, aren't you tired?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Nan Zhi stood up, leaning on the table. Her gaze fell on Lin Youyou and Qin Xier beside her, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
"Let's go, the air here isn't clean anymore."
Lin Youyou glared at Lian Chuchu, then pulled Qin Xier away.
Even though Chu Chu was furious, she couldn't say anything.
The group went to another table and sat down. There, they met no one they knew and wouldn't attract too much attention.
I had barely sat down when I heard an old man appear on the high platform in front of me.
Nanzhi overheard people around her talking about the old master of the Gu family, who was the previous head of the Gu family.
I've heard that this old gentleman rarely appears in public, so his appearance now must mean he has something important to announce.
"This old man hasn't appeared for many years, what's going on this time?"
The women at the same table were discussing among themselves.
"I don't know, and I have no idea what they mean by suddenly hosting a banquet?"
“I heard from my husband that it seems the Gu family is about to undergo a major change.”
"Hiss, are you serious?"
"Why would I lie to you? Just wait and see."
There were many whispers at the scene, and everyone was discussing this issue.
The old man, his back hunched, took the microphone and addressed the crowd below:
"I'll keep it short. The reason I've invited everyone here today is simple: the new head of the Gu family is about to take office."
As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion broke out below. Many people seemed surprised by the Gu family's sudden and significant move.
Of course, some people who knew the inside story just smiled and remained silent.
The old man continued:
"After rigorous selection, Gu Ying will take over as head of the Gu family."
As she spoke, Gu Ying walked up to the platform, her steps unhurried, a faint smile on her lips. Her phoenix eyes swept over the crowd, her expression open and honest.
"Hiss, isn't this the Gu family's illegitimate son?"
"Yes, how could it be him?"
......
Many people are questioning and discussing Gu Ying's identity, unable to understand how an illegitimate child like Gu Ying could break through the encirclement and obtain the position of family head.
Gu Ying could vaguely hear some rumors, but his expression remained unchanged. He scanned the venue, glancing past Nan Zhi before finally settling on Shen Xingmian.
A carefree smile curved at the corners of his lips, a mixture of mockery, disdain, and other complex emotions.
Shen Xingmian met his gaze, her eyes gradually darkening.
Gu Ying is challenging herself.
Gu Ying on the stage withdrew his gaze, took the microphone handed to him by the old man, and his deep, magnetic voice resounded loudly throughout the entire venue.
"Hello everyone, I am Gu Ying, the new head of the Gu family."
He gave a brief self-introduction, and then continued:
"Please enjoy the food and drinks, and thank you again for coming."
After saying this, he left the platform, and then the old man summarized his thoughts with another statement.
During the time the speaker was speaking, almost all the dishes were served.
However, everyone was still preoccupied with Gu Ying becoming the head of the family and was not attracted by the exquisite dishes. Instead, they were still whispering about the matter.
Besides the old man and Gu Ying, there was no other member of the Gu family in the room.
Lin Youyou didn't care about family matters. Looking at the exquisite and beautiful dishes in front of her, she couldn't help but start eating.
Nan Zhi and Qin Xi'er were also bewitched by her and started eating.
Another table
"Chuchu, what's wrong? You've been acting strange since just now."
Even Chu Chu's friend next to her asked.
Lian Chuchu snapped out of her daze, smiled faintly, her face pale, and said, "It's nothing."
She just didn't expect that Gu Ying would be a member of the Gu family. He had never revealed his family background when he was with Lin Feifan.
Lian Chuchu had always thought that Gu Ying was just a doctor, never imagining that the ordinary person she thought he was was actually a member of the Gu family, the second-ranked of the four great families.
Now, he has quietly become the head of the Gu family.
Compared to him, Lin Feifan suddenly seems a bit lacking.
Lian Chuchu was startled. Why did she have such a thought just now? She quickly shook off the random thoughts in her mind, lowered her head, and gripped the chopsticks even tighter.
But once that idea takes root, it can never be eradicated.
Among the four great families, the Shen family is the most prominent, followed by the Gu family. The Lin and Lian families are in a similar situation, but they are far inferior to the Gu family.
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