Chapter 45 I Have Someone I Like
Because Chu Sheng still had to drive Chu Xiang home, they said goodbye to the Gu family before eight o'clock. As soon as Chu Sheng and Chu Xiang left, Chen Wanrou immediately approached Gu Chaoyang and said with a smile, "I think Gu Jue has grown a lot during this time. He has cut off contact with all those bad friends outside. He really hasn't taken a single penny from the family these days."
Gu Chaoyang said indifferently, "That's a good thing."
Chen Wanrou smiled broadly, "Isn't that a good thing? You used to say that Gu Jue was an immature child, but I think he has grown up now. He has a lot of backbone. He said he wouldn't rely on his family, but he really went out and made his own way in the world."
Gu Jue, listening from the side, felt quite uncomfortable. He had never been praised like this before, and for a moment he just felt very awkward, but he didn't dislike the feeling.
Gu Chaoyang said, "In two more years, Gu Jue will graduate, and it's time for him to mature."
Gu Jue was somewhat disappointed. He had originally thought that he would at least hear his father say that he had done a good job, but he should have gotten used to it. From childhood to adulthood, his father had rarely praised him. In this family, the only person who could see his progress was his mother.
Chen Wanrou didn't dare to express her dissatisfaction to Gu Chaoyang. She tentatively smiled and said, "Gu Jue is the second young master of the Gu family. It's not right for him to keep looking for work outside. I think Gu Jue is more sensible now and has ambition. Chaoyang, why don't we put Gu Jue in our company and let him start with simple tasks? After he graduates, he can assist Aheng."
Gu Jue said with dissatisfaction, "Mom, I can make a name for myself through my own efforts, why do you always want me to join the family company?"
Chen Wanrou reached out and poked Gu Jue's forehead with her finger. "Isn't this because you and your older brother are brothers, so you should support each other?"
Gu Jue thought to himself, he didn't think his older brother needed to support him.
Gu Heng was mentioned several times, but he seemed not to hear it, or perhaps he simply didn't care. He was looking at the kissing and hugging emojis the girl had sent him on his phone, a smile playing on his lips.
Gu Chaoyang spoke up, "I haven't been involved in company affairs for many years. Whether Gu Jue can join the company is not up to me. He still has a long way to go. Let's talk about him growing up after he has learned one-tenth of what Aheng has learned."
Gu Jue's face immediately turned ugly. He had an unparalleled appearance and a family background that others envied. Outsiders only thought he was a perfect person, which made him very popular. But at home, no matter how hard he worked or what achievements he made, his father would not approve of him.
Chen Wanrou wanted to say something to change her husband's decision, but Gu Jue suddenly stood up and said, "Dad, I want to break off my engagement with Chu Xiang."
Gu Chaoyang didn't even lift his eyelids. He calmly asked, "Do you know how many of the Chu family's businesses are tied to our Gu family?"
Gu Jue: "What does that have to do with me?"
Gu Chaoyang looked at Chen Wanrou and said, "The fact that he can say such things shows that he is still far from growing up."
Gu Jue: "Dad!"
Chen Wanrou pulled Gu Jue aside, "Alright, your dad just got back, can't you just shut up for a bit?"
Gu Jue looked indignant.
At this moment, Gu Heng said, "Dad, I have something I want to tell you."
Gu Chaoyang nodded and went into the study with Gu Heng. Neither of them gave Gu Jue, who was throwing a tantrum, a second glance.
Chen Wanrou whispered, "Didn't we agree not to mention breaking off the engagement? Gu Jue, you need to know that everything in the Gu family will most likely be controlled by your eldest brother in the future. There's nothing we can do about it. Aheng is the eldest son and he's several years older than you. If you marry Xiangxiang, then no matter what happens in the future, you'll have a say in the Gu family company."
Indeed, this is why Chen Wanrou has always wanted Gu Jue and Chu Xiang to be together. Of course, this does not mean that she thinks Gu Heng would do anything bad to his younger brother like other wealthy families do in order to fight for power, but she has to consider Gu Jue's feelings.
Gu Heng grew up with his grandfather, and from a young age, he could do everything perfectly without Chen Wanrou having to worry about him. Gu Heng had the approval of his grandfather and father, but Gu Jue was different, so Chen Wanrou had to make plans for Gu Jue.
However, Gu Jue did not appreciate her long-term plans for him. He felt that in his mother's eyes, he needed to rely on Chu Xiang to achieve anything. He also realized that no matter how hard he tried to prove himself, his parents would not agree to let him break off his engagement with Chu Xiang.
Why shouldn't the eldest brother be forced to marry a woman he doesn't like?
Just because he is the youngest son, does he have to become a sacrifice for family alliances through marriage?
In that instant, Gu Jue's rebellious emotions reached an unprecedented extreme. He turned around and rushed out of the living room door, completely ignoring Chen Wanrou's cries.
Summer weather changes quickly. Not long ago, the moon was bright and the stars were few, but soon the air became heavy and humid, dark clouds covered the moon, and after a while, a torrential rain poured down.
In the study.
Gu Heng looked at the water streaks sliding down the glass outside the window. He touched his phone several times, worried about whether Chu Xiang had arrived home safely.
Gu Chaoyang made a cup of tea and handed it to Gu Heng. "What do you want to tell me?"
Gu Chaoyang has lived a life of asceticism and purity for many years, like a Taoist monk. However, the tea set he uses to brew tea is quite valuable. Being ascetic and pure is not something that can be easily achieved.
Gu Heng took the teacup, watching the tea leaves slowly unfurl in the water, his tone as indifferent as ever, "I have someone I like."
Gu Chaoyang was not surprised. In fact, when he heard Gu Heng say that he would get married in two years, he had already guessed it. He knew his son well and knew that he would not say such a thing if he did not have a clear goal.
However, judging from Gu Heng's current appearance, it seems that the matter of him having someone he likes is not so simple.
Gu Chaoyang asked, "Does she not like you?"
Gu Heng shook his head, a smile appearing in his eyes, "She likes me very much too."
Gu Chaoyang: "So what's causing you trouble right now?"
Gu Heng put down his teacup, looked directly into his father's eyes, and said slowly, "Our identities might not be so easy for people to accept."
Gu Chaoyang asked again, "So you're planning to give up?"
Gu Heng: "I will not give up."
His father was someone he respected. Although his father did not play a significant role in his life, Gu Heng's current status was entirely due to his father.
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