Ji Shuyu was looking at him puzzled when Gu Xiuyuan suddenly smiled.
"You, what did you call me just now?" Gu Xiuyuan moved closer and stared at her with a smile in his eyes.
“…”
What? !
Gu Xiuyuan gently took her hand and said, "Xiaoyu, it's been a long time since you called me by my name like this."
Apart from waking up in the hospital and calling him "Xiuyuan" in her dream that day, she almost always called him "Gu Xiuyuan", or just said it directly to him if she had something to say.
Looking at her worried expression at this moment, he suddenly felt relieved.
Ji Shuyu frowned slightly and was speechless for a moment. Is this the point?
In Gu Xiuyuan's eyes, it's obviously not true!!
"Don't worry! I have my own plans and won't do anything dangerous..."
He ruffled her hair and smiled indulgently.
…
The Gu family's cocktail party is about to begin, and all major media outlets are rushing to report on the Gu family and Gu Xiu-hao.
He was once a public figure on TV, highly respected for exposing several large-scale black industries and saving his family business from disaster. The media praised him extensively and major media outlets competed for exclusive interviews. His popularity seemed to overshadow that of a number of wealthy heirs of different ages.
On the surface, it seems to be just a business matter. Whoever is in power has the final say. When you hold power and have a good reputation, who cares whether you are an illegitimate child or not?
But this Feng Yi...seems to be vaguely wrong.
Not to mention the major families in Yuncheng, even some middle-level families have many outstanding people, so they are not praised like this.
On the day of the cocktail party, Gu Xiuyuan dressed low-key, as if he deliberately wanted to reduce his presence.
But there were so many people waiting to "watch the fun", and some of those who were on good terms with Gu Xiu would never let him fulfill his wish. They came over to say hello under the pretext of not having seen him for a long time.
"Brother, Xiaoyu."
Gu Xiu came forward despite his busy schedule. He was dressed in a dark brown suit and looked gentle and elegant. His radiance could really overshadow everything around him.
Calling him "brother" further highlighted his kindness and willingness to forgive past grudges. After all, how the Gu family had treated Gu Xiu was a topic of conversation for many people.
"Why didn't you bring Ziyu and Ziyan?" He asked with a chuckle.
When he mentioned the child, people around him started talking about it again.
"Who is this Mr. Gu talking about? The two children of Miss Huo?"
"That's right!" someone answered, "The Huo family's child..."
The man mentioned "Huo family" and looked at Gu Xiuyuan with a little more affection in his eyes. After all, in the eyes of some people, the right to take a surname involves face.
Ji Shuyu frowned as she listened, but Gu Xiuyuan remained calm, as if he didn't hear the taunts. He looked at Gu Xiuyuan's lackeys with a smile on his face.
Several people were so amused that their scalps tingled, and they all stepped back, touching their noses.
Gu Xiuyu originally wanted to use others to embarrass Gu Xiuyuan, but he didn't care and it was really annoying.
"Xiaoyu, there are some old friends of mine over there who want to chat with you." Gu Xiuxiao chuckled. "I'll go with you!"
"No need." Ji Shuyu shook her head, "I know all of grandma's friends."
She didn't like Gu Xiu's tone. The word "accompany" had too much implicit meaning and too much room for imagination. It was too inappropriate to say it in front of everyone.
It was not surprising that Ji Shuyu rejected Gu Xiu.
Only after watching her leave did Gu Xiuzhen retract his gaze, and when he looked at Gu Xiuyuan again, his eyes were even more mocking.
"Brother, your temper has really softened a lot these past few days." Gu Xiuyuan handed him a glass of wine with a smile, his eyes tinged with sarcasm. "In the past, if someone dared to speak so recklessly in front of you, they would have been thrown out long ago!"
Just like in the hospital, those old guys were picking on him, but he just kept silent.
'Reality' is indeed a good teacher.
"Really?" Gu Xiuyuan smiled and shook his wine glass. "I also think my temper has improved."
If he had dared to plot against him a few days earlier, he would have made him regret coming into this world.
But now, he is not alone anymore, and he cannot act without considering the consequences.
Gu Xiuyuan's smiling eyes made Gu Xiuyu feel uneasy for a moment.
He had a strange feeling, but he couldn't put it into words...
The media cameras were constantly pointed at this place to film, and from time to time some celebrities came to say hello. This feeling of being sought after and admired by everyone quickly dispelled the slight uneasiness in my heart.
Looking at Gu Xiuyuan again, I just thought he was laughing softly, because reality had taught him how to be a good person.
after all……
What would he be without the Gu family?
Now that the Gu family is in his hands, Gu Xiuyuan has no power and no one, so how can he compete with him?
Thinking about it, my mood suddenly became better.
Gu Xiuyuan is so low-key, which shows that he is sensible.
"Actually, if you want to come back, it's not a big deal. The company is so big, it shouldn't be difficult to assign you a position." He said, "As long as you ask..."
Gu Xiuyuan glanced at the time and said, "Xiu, it's almost time."
What time is coming?
Gu Xiu looked at his watch.
"Mr. Gu, the chairman is here. You should go on stage and speak on his behalf."
"Okay, got it!" Gu Xiuyi waved his hand, dismissing his assistant, then brushed off his coat. "It's almost time." He leaned closer. "Well, make your own way. I'll come back... to accompany you when I'm done."
He had a triumphant smile on his face.
Repair it?
Why did Gu Xiuyuan call him like that? Was he trying to get close to him?
Before he could figure out what was going on, the media had already surrounded him.
Facing the media, he smiled again and tried his best to act out the role of loving father and filial son with Gu Bin in front of the camera.
Ji Shuyu was halfway through the conversation when she felt sick to her stomach when she saw Gu Bin's expression.
"I've already said hello, let's go!"
Although she had long known that the Gu family was cold and indifferent, Ji Shuyu thought she had gotten used to it, but when she thought of the atmosphere in her own family and then the Gu family, she couldn't help but feel sad for him.
"The fun hasn't even started yet, why are you leaving?"
On the stage, Gu Xiuwei talked about the three generations' journey, how the company had gone through ups and downs, and thanked his family and friends, and thanked those who had worked with the company to overcome difficulties.
The banquet reached its climax. Just as the media were frantically filming Gu Xiu'er, the door of the banquet hall was suddenly pushed open, and a group of police officers walked in.
The sudden appearance of the police silenced the banquet hall. Even Gu Xiu, who was speaking passionately while everyone was looking up at him, was stunned for a moment.
The leader was not someone he was familiar with, and for a moment he couldn't figure out the other party's intentions.
"Is it Gu Xiu?"
The visitor had a serious expression on his face.
Gu Xiu was already used to being treated politely, and in the past few days he had almost forgotten how it felt to be spoken to like that.
"Yes, officer, may I help you?" He remained gentle and polite.
"We've received a report that Gu Xiu is suspected of illegal detention and abuse, close ties with illegal organizations, and illegal lending. Please come with us."
The police directly showed the summons.
The power of these words was no less than that of a bomb, and they immediately caused an uproar in the crowd.
Gu Xiu was even more confused at this moment. What was he saying?
"Officer, is there any misunderstanding?" He smiled gently, still maintaining his gentlemanly and polite appearance.
"Whether it's a misunderstanding or not, come back with us and you'll find out!" The leading police officer said loudly, "Please come in!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the media went into an uproar and gathered around.
"Mr. Gu, is what the police said true?"
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