Chapter 379 Apology
The first class in the afternoon was archery. Since Gu Le came to school here, the tools used in skill classes like this were all provided by the school. They were usable, but not very sophisticated.
Apart from a few ordinary families, everyone else brought their own bows from home. Wealthy people like Ai'er and He Jie even used custom-made ones, with some costing hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.
"Ah Le, why are you still using the same bow and arrows as us? Why don't you ask your grandfather to make one for you?" Xu Zhou asked in confusion. People like the shipping magnate must use expensive and high-quality items!
Gu Le was adjusting his bow when he heard this and shook his head: "It's not like we're going to a competition. The ones from school are enough!" He didn't have any strong requirements or preferences for the things he needed in this area; as long as they worked, that was fine.
Upon hearing this, the others who were observing Gu Le silently glanced at what they were holding, then secretly put it down and replaced it with the school's.
Using such good stuff, yet others learn better with ordinary stuff. Besides, even a family like the Zhou family doesn't need custom-made Gu Le. It's a bit embarrassing for a poor family like theirs to use it.
Ai'er stepped forward with her exquisite and beautiful bow and arrow and said with a smile, "Gu Le, I know a place that makes really good bows and arrows. I'll take you there after school!"
Gu Le put on his gloves, ignored her, picked up his bow and arrow, and went to stand in his seat to wait for the teacher to give the order.
Ai'er pursed her lips, feeling extremely annoyed! What right did this country bumpkin have to treat her like that if he wasn't a member of the Zhou family?
"You looked down on him before, but you don't think he'll treat you differently now that you're like this, do you?"
Ai'er turned to He Jie and sneered, "That's my business, what does it have to do with you? You can't even protect yourself, yet you dare to mock me? Ha! You should be thinking about how to appease the Zhou family!"
He Jie stared coldly at Gu Le on the field. There were many people around him. Just a day ago, those people were fawning over him and following him wherever he went. But after last night, they all looked at him with disdain.
Ha, they think that just because they left, Gu Le would treat them like brothers? And that the Zhou family would give them benefits? They're dreaming!
Just after Gu Yin and the others finished dinner, the housekeeper came to report that Old Master Ai had come to visit, accompanied by several members of the He family. He asked if they should be allowed to come in.
Zhou Wansheng looked at the two children: "What are you thinking?"
Gu Yin didn't care; she looked at Gu Le.
Gu Le nodded: "Let them in. They won't give up until they see the person. Since that's the case, it's better to resolve it sooner rather than later. They're just a bunch of opportunistic and fickle people. They're very annoying."
Zhou Wansheng smiled with satisfaction: "Then let them in." Their time is precious, why bother arguing with these people and wasting their time?
A few minutes later, footsteps came from outside the door.
Gu Yin sipped the milk tea her aunt had made while looking towards the door.
Besides Grandpa Ai and his granddaughter, the three members of the He family, grandfather, grandmother, and granddaughter, also came.
"Mr. Zhou, I apologize for the intrusion and for disturbing you!" Old Master Ai smiled and stepped forward to shake hands with Zhou Wansheng, adopting a very humble posture.
Zhou Wansheng's expression showed no change to the naked eye, and he did not make things difficult for them.
He nodded and smiled, "Sit, sit, sit down, everyone. Uncle Zhou, bring some tea!"
After he finished speaking, Butler Zhou brought up the tea, filled the guests' cups, and then went back downstairs.
After drinking tea for a while, seeing that Zhou Wansheng remained silent, Mr. Ai gave Mr. He a meaningful look.
Mr. He, having received a signal, coughed lightly and then looked at Zhou Wansheng with a smile, saying, "There was a misunderstanding yesterday. The child was immature, and his father didn't teach him well, which led to some unpleasant things happening between him and the young master. After returning home last night, we have given He Jie a strict talking-to, and he has deeply realized his mistake. So today, let's take this opportunity to have him apologize to the young master!"
After speaking, he looked at He Jie, who stood up. The swelling on his face had not fully healed, but when he stood up, there was not a trace of dissatisfaction on his face.
"Gu Le, I am very sorry for what happened last night. I was arrogant, narrow-minded, and looked down on people. After I got back, my grandfather gave me a lecture, which made me realize that what I did was wrong. I am very sorry!" After saying that, he bowed.
When Gu Yin saw that he didn't show any resentment in his eyes when he said these words, he was just an eleven-year-old child! To be able to do this, it was clear that his family had thoroughly explained the importance and consequences of the matter to him, which also showed that he was deep in thought and very patient. He was completely different from the person she had seen last night! Tsk tsk tsk, he's a remarkable person.
Gu Yin looked at Gu Le.
Gu Le looked at him quietly for a while, then said expressionlessly, "Since you have realized your mistake, then let's just let it go. However, I hope you can apologize to Xu Zhou tomorrow, since he is also one of the parties involved."
He Jie's previously numb heart was suddenly stirred. He had been lectured by his grandfather at home and slapped by his father, which made him willingly apologize to Gu Le. He had endured it all because Gu Le was a member of the Zhou family!
But what is Xuzhou anyway! Does Xuzhou even deserve to apologize to him?
He Jie clasped his hands tightly and remained silent.
"Of course! That's a must! We're all classmates, and if someone makes a mistake, they have to apologize. What do you say, A-Jie?"
Hearing his grandfather's words, He Jie pursed his lips, lowered his eyes, and nodded: "Yes, I will apologize to Xuzhou tomorrow."
Gu Le raised an eyebrow: "Then it's alright."
Gu Yin smiled, thinking that her younger brother was indeed more capable.
"This is an apology gift for the young master, and one of them is for the young lady! The gifts are not expensive, please accept them with a smile." Seeing that the matter had been resolved, Mr. He smiled and took out the gifts his father had prepared.
Gu Le told Butler Zhou to put it away; the matter from last night was considered over.
The He family members breathed a sigh of relief, and Old Master Ai was also pleased to see this.
He glanced at Gu Yin and Gu Le, then looked at Zhou Wansheng: "Now that the two children have been found, why not hold a banquet? I've seen people outside speculating, and the rumors aren't very pleasant."
Zhou Wansheng chuckled: "Are you saying these two children are my kept kids?"
Grandpa Ai nodded: "There are such rumors."
Even if Zhou Wansheng didn't specifically listen, such rumors would still reach his ears.
"Let them say whatever they want, it's fine. Anyway, there will be a banquet at the end of the month, and then the whole city of Hong Kong will know their identities."
Seeing that he already had a plan, Old Master Ai didn't say anything more.
"Grandpa Zhou, may I attend the banquet?" Ai'er asked sweetly after watching for a while.
Zhou Wansheng chuckled: "Of course, we'll inform all of A-Le's classmates later. It'll be more fun with more people."
Elle: "...That's great!" She only wanted to go by herself and didn't want the whole class to go!
Seeing her like this, Gu Yin couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Elle gave an awkward laugh and then fell silent.
After the group left the Zhou family, Zhou Wansheng looked at Gu Le and asked, "What do you think of He Jie?"
Gu Le grinned: "He's just a kid, not worth the trouble, but I'll be careful, Grandpa, don't worry."
Zhou Wansheng patted him on the shoulder with a smile: "I will fight back against the He family's cooperation later. People in the industry will know my attitude then. You still need to be careful, or they might do something desperate."
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