Gu Sinian awkwardly touched his nose. His little secret had been discovered. He had indeed developed feelings for her when he was very young. He couldn't let the little girl know about this, or she might think he was a pervert.
"What are you thinking about all day long in that little head of yours? How could I possibly have feelings for you at such a young age?"
Su Ying frowned suspiciously at the man. Gu Sinian was definitely lying; he looked guilty. He had developed feelings for her when he was very young.
She wasn't the type to pry, so since the man wasn't willing to talk about it, she wouldn't press him further.
As long as the man in her heart likes her, it doesn't matter when it started.
"Let's get back to the topic we were discussing."
"Tell me why the second branch of the Gu family harbors such deep hostility towards you, even going so far as to harm a nine-year-old child?"
Gu Sinian didn't know why either.
My second uncle has disliked it since he was a child; he's known that since he was little.
"It's probably because my grandparents dote on me. They've always loved me since I was little, but their attitude towards Gu Sihan is so-so, which is why I'm jealous."
Gu Sinian continued recounting the past, "Grandpa liked to take me under his wing and personally teach me since I was a child, intending to groom me to be the next successor of the Gu family. He always put me first and treated Gu Sihan much colder. Maybe he held a grudge because of this?"
Su Ying exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? Gu Yuanming doesn't know about his own background?"
"I don't know. Only my grandparents and I know about Gu Yuanming's background; no one else knows anything about him."
Su Ying stroked her chin thoughtfully, "Then why didn't your grandparents tell Gu Yuanming that they adopted him? It was clearly a matter of great loyalty and affection. If he knew the truth, he wouldn't have attacked the Gu family."
He had mentioned this to his grandfather a long time ago, but his grandfather immediately rejected it.
"Grandpa has always wanted to find out who is behind Gu Yuanming, but that person is too well hidden and there is no way to find out. Grandpa has been investigating in secret for ten years, but still has no news."
"Hiding so well, could it be a turtle? Could the Gu family's demotion this time also be the work of that powerful force behind the scenes?"
Gu Sinian nodded. "That's right. It's him. But we don't know his identity. He's been plotting against our Gu family all along. Gu Yuanming, that ingrate, colluded with others to ruin the Gu family like this. He's unforgivable."
"The letter hidden in the Gu family's study that accused them of treason was planted by Gu Yuanming. Later, the Gu family was sent to a cowshed for reform through labor due to insufficient evidence."
They've all colluded with the enemy and betrayed their country, so why are the higher-ups treating the Gu family so leniently?
Once the charge of treason is established, the punishment is either death or serious injury, which seems a bit odd.
But she couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong, and she didn't know how to describe it. She couldn't even figure it out herself, and talking about it would only add to Gu Sinian's troubles.
The opponent was playing a big game, and Grandpa Gu was also playing; they were evenly matched.
It all comes down to whose chess skills are better.
"Ten years ago when you returned to the Gu family, Grandpa Gu told you about Gu Yuanming's identity, right?"
Gu Sinian nodded, "My wife is so smart, she always guesses right."
She was very worried that Gu Yuanming might do something, after all, her grandparents had died in Willow Village in her previous life, and she didn't know why.
Of those who survived, only the three siblings of the Gu family, Gu Yuanhong, and Li Yaxian were able to return safely to Beijing; the rest have disappeared without a trace.
He rubbed his head, which felt like it was about to explode, but still couldn't come up with a solution.
"Pay close attention to your grandparents' movements recently. I'm afraid someone might do something irreversible in desperation."
Gu Sinian frowned. Before Gu Yuanming knew his own background, he regarded his grandparents as his biological parents. He shouldn't be so heartless as to lay a hand on two elderly people who were over fifty years old.
If Gu Yuanming really does something to harm his grandparents, he will definitely not let him off the hook.
Grandpa and Grandma shouldn't have brought such an ungrateful brat back in the first place.
Newborn babies may not have any ill intentions, but people are inherently different.
Some people are born kind, but some are born evil. Even if you raise them, they won't be grateful; they'll only repay kindness with enmity and turn against you.
Grandpa and Grandma have been raising a wolf in sheep's clothing for so many years. It will be extremely difficult for Grandpa to use Gu Yuanming to lure out the person who is behind it all.
Su Ying was very serious about talking to Gu Sinian about her grandparents, but he didn't take it seriously at all and playfully tugged at the man's ear.
Did you even hear what I just said?
The pain pulled Gu Sinian back from his wandering thoughts. His little wife was angry, so he quickly tried to coax her.
"What's wrong? What did you just say?"
Su Ying kicked the other person directly, "Did I just say something for nothing? You didn't even listen?"
"Ah? Oh! I heard you. I'll keep a close eye on Grandpa and Grandma's movements and won't let that beast Gu Yuanming hurt them in the slightest."
Hearing the man say this, Su Ying felt relieved and hoped that her reminder in this life would help Grandpa and Grandma Gu survive.
"We've said what we needed to say and have a general understanding of the situation. It's getting late, and it's time to head back to the educated youth settlement."
Gu Sinian suddenly started acting like a spoiled brat, clinging to Su Ying's waist and refusing to let go. "Today is our wedding night. Do you really have the heart to send me back to that cold cowshed and leave me alone in an empty room?"
Su Ying shrugged. "Do you have a better solution?"
“Before we came to the Gu family, Tang Ling said that if you were not home by nine o’clock at night, she would assume that you were not going back and would not leave the door open for you.”
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