"You just said that other people's gifts were not presentable, and even used your niece's so-called famous book to mock the young girl. Now that your niece's book has been confirmed to be a fake, while Miss Bai's painting is a genuine masterpiece, Ye Yuzhen, shouldn't you come out and apologize to Miss Bai?"
Ye Yuzhen was filled with anger, and Ying Ying's deliberate sarcasm made her want to curse.
But when he met Bai Qianmo's cold, indifferent gaze, the words he was about to say stuck in his throat.
She was actually stunned by the gaze of a little girl?
"Second Aunt, it's great that you can admit your mistakes and correct them. Where did your decisive and efficient spirit go?" Gu Jingyu was afraid that Ye Yuzhen wasn't completely dead yet, so he added fuel to the fire.
Ye Yuzhen glared coldly at Gu Jingyu. This kid was just a sycophant by Lao Qi's side. He wished she would anger Lao Qi, and she couldn't let him have his way.
"I'm sorry, Miss Bai, I shouldn't have laughed at you just now." Ye Yuzhen suppressed her resentment and apologized to Bai Qianmo.
Bai Qianmo glanced at Ye Yuzhen with a cold gaze: "I heard your apology, but I don't accept it."
Everyone gasped...
This is simply embarrassing Ye Yuzhen in public.
"Bai Qianmo, you...you're going too far." Ye Yuzhen felt like she was about to go crazy with anger.
"Qianmo, since my aunt has already apologized, why are you still pressing her so hard?" Ye Qianning put on a wronged posture.
Seeing Bai Qianmo's lack of tact, Qin Lin said coldly, "Yuzhen is so much older than you. It's already quite remarkable that she's willing to bow her head and apologize to you. As a junior, you should know how to be considerate."
Bai Qianmo curled her lips and looked at Gu Jueye.
"Today is the Duke's birthday banquet, a joyous occasion to celebrate his 27th birthday. But because of Ye Yuzhen's personal grudge, she did such a disgraceful thing at the Duke's birthday banquet. If any unpleasant rumors spread, where will the Duke's face be?"
Gu Jueye's pupils contracted slightly, and a hint of joy appeared on his handsome face as he smiled.
Is the little girl feeling sorry for him?
Qin Lin stared at Bai Qianmo in silence.
So, this girl is standing up for Ah Ye?
Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu exchanged a smile.
"Although the little girl doesn't say it, she has feelings for Seventh Brother in her heart," Old Madam Gu said in a low voice.
Old Master Gu nodded repeatedly, his gaze towards Bai Qianmo now showing a hint of approval.
He always felt that his daughter-in-law, Qin Lin, was too domineering and lacked intelligence; she was also less adept at handling things and judging people.
The girl from the Bai family had a completely different personality from Qin Lin. She seemed indifferent and aloof, but her mind was as clear as a mirror.
Moreover, he is calm and composed, with a good balance of tension and relaxation, knowing when to rein in and when to let go.
Even when everyone at her birthday party was mocking her, she remained calm and composed.
When it's time for her to retaliate, she will show no mercy and defeat her opponent in one fell swoop.
Her style of doing things is quite similar to Ah Ye's.
Ye Yuzhen stared at Bai Qianmo in astonishment. She apologized to this brat, but this bitch had actually brought up the Gu family's reputation again.
This is driving her to the brink of despair.
Feeling the cold glare from Gu Jueye, Ye Yuzhen trembled in fright.
Seeing that things were getting out of hand, Gu Tingjun immediately stepped forward and slapped Ye Yuzhen hard across the face.
"Ye Yuzhen, how could I have married such a wretched woman like you? Hurry up and apologize to Lao Qi!"
Ye Yuzhen covered her slapped face and stared at Gu Tingjun in shock: "Gu Tingjun, are you crazy!"
"You still have the nerve to talk back? Ye Yuzhen, listen to me carefully. If you don't apologize to Lao Qi and Miss Bai right now, we'll get a divorce as soon as we get home today."
"Dad, what nonsense are you talking about?" Gu Xinyi cried out in fright.
"Uncle, don't be impulsive!" Ye Qianning also wanted to persuade him.
Gu Tingjun was initially putting on an act, but at this moment, the thought of offending the Sixth Branch of the family because of Ye Yuzhen made him furious.
If Ye Yuzhen weren't the eldest daughter of the Ye family, and the Ye family could still help him, he really wanted to divorce this strong and domineering woman.
Seeing how angry Gu Tingjun was, Ye Yuzhen gradually calmed down.
Bai Qianmo deliberately used Gu Jueye to suppress her. If she didn't apologize to Lao Qi now, she would have completely offended the two elders and Lao Qi.
Ye Yuzhen suddenly understood, covered her face, and turned to Gu Jueye while crying.
"Seventh Brother, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have caused trouble at your birthday party, and I shouldn't have used Miss Bai's gift to mock and ridicule her. Today, in front of you and the elders, I promise I will never cause trouble for Miss Bai again."
Gu Jueye stood with one hand in his pocket, exuding an aloof and cold aura as he stared at her.
After a long silence, he said, "I hope you can remember what I said today. You know I have always despised people who break their promises."
A hint of panic flashed in Ye Yuzhen's eyes, and she nodded repeatedly: "I understand."
*
The birthday party ended amidst gasps of amazement.
This uproar at the banquet also made everyone see the Gu family's true intentions.
Those who had initially mocked Bai Qianmo all came to curry favor with her afterwards.
In the quiet, deserted corner, a large group of people were gathered.
Bai Qianmo's expression was indifferent, and she spoke very little.
The visitors chatted for a few minutes, trying to get closer to her, some of them wanting to find out if she knew Ye Bai.
Some people wanted to collect Ye Bai's paintings. Seeing that Bai Qianmo used such a priceless treasure as wrapping paper, they wanted to buy this painting, "Clouds, Rain, Mountains and Rivers".
In the end, Bai Qianmo politely declined all of them. She made this painting to use as wrapping paper and to give to Gu Jueye. She naturally wouldn't consider it if someone else came to buy it.
Everyone realized that this little girl was like a block of ice in the twelfth lunar month, and they couldn't pry open her mouth at all.
Most people come full of excitement but leave disappointed.
Ye Qianning, Ye Yuzhen, and Gu Xinyi, who were originally the center of attention, were now sitting on the sidelines, ignored by everyone for a long time.
Ye Yuzhen was very agitated.
After this incident, the old lady's gaze towards her changed.
I just ran to the old lady to apologize, but she only said one thing to me: "You're quite busy too, so you don't need to keep thinking about me anymore."
Ye Yuzhen's heart skipped a beat. The old lady's words were very clear, meaning that she no longer needed to visit the Gu family's old house as often.
Another layer of meaning is that the Gu family wants to gradually distance themselves from the second branch of the family.
The more Ye Yuzhen thought about it, the more distressed she became. Her eyes were filled with resentment as she looked at Bai Qianmo.
It's all because of that little slut. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have been so humiliated today.
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