Gu Ci was stunned when she heard this.
Then he showed a bit of helplessness on his face and said with a smile, "It seems... I am too rigid. I have never made friends seriously before.
I have always been a loner, and I always thought that making friends was like falling in love, and that I had to speak out so that the other person would consider me a friend. Director Meng, please don’t mind.”
Meng Sheng smiled and shook her head gently, "It's okay, Miss Lvy, you are too kind."
Gu Ci said, "Since we are friends, you can call me Gu Ci from now on. Lvy is my stage name, so calling me that will inevitably sound a bit strange and polite."
Gu Ci...
Meng Sheng chewed over the name several times in his mind.
He pretended to be hearing it for the first time, with a hint of surprise.
She asked suspiciously, "Gu, is it the Gu family, the top scholarly family in the west of the city?"
Gu Ci was also stunned.
I was a little confused. "Director Meng, don't you know? I thought that when we met in the Left Bank Courtyard last time, Asui would tell you my identity."
Meng Sheng was puzzled, "Huh? Why would Lawyer Pei tell me this?"
"It was only when I went to Pei's house yesterday that I found out that you and Asui have been together for a long time. And Aunt Cui actually came to the art museum to see you a few days ago and said a lot of inappropriate things to you.
Ah Sui was very angry at the time and had a quarrel with Aunt Cui when he returned home. Aunt Cui was ill for several days because of this.
Gu Ci sighed and said softly and sincerely, "I came here today not only to watch the closing ceremony, but also to apologize to you in person. I hope you don't misunderstand the relationship between me and Asui.
I was not clear about your relationship with Asui before, so I acted rashly. Please forgive me."
Meng Sheng was very surprised to hear her words.
But he quickly reacted, frowned, and quickly moved sideways to avoid her bow and nod of apology.
There was a hint of indifference in his calm eyes.
She said unhappily, “Ms. Lvy, what do you mean Lawyer Pei and I have been together for a long time?
I think you have the same misunderstanding about this matter as Mrs. Cui?
I don't understand your apology, but I may not mean it, but I'm afraid I won't be able to explain it even if I say it with ten mouths."
After hearing her words, Gu Ci's usually calm, gentle and composed face seemed to have fallen into a dye vat.
There was shock and astonishment, as well as a hint of embarrassment and guilt.
"You and Asui are not..."
As she spoke, she immediately restrained her expression and said ashamedly, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Director Meng, don't be angry, I was rude and said nonsense in front of you without understanding clearly.
I'm really sorry. I also heard Aunt Cui say this. Asui and I have known each other since childhood, and I have never seen him get angry.
I thought he was worried that you would be hurt by Aunt Cui, so he got so angry, and I felt really sorry for you two being together."
Meng Sheng looked at her indifferently, carefully examining the expression on her face.
The tone was sincere, the apology was full, and the attitude was gentle.
She couldn't tell anything from his expression or tone.
But it was this that made her feel a little repulsive and wary.
no way.
She has suffered enough at the hands of Yu Qionghua and Shang Boyu.
These lessons were too painful for her to forget.
I can't forget it either.
She said nothing and her expression was unclear.
But those beautiful almond-shaped eyes were now somewhat aggressive, not as calm and gentle as usual.
Seeing this, Gu Ci sighed again.
He explained, "I went to the Pei family to see Aunt Cui yesterday, and I learned about this from her. She was very upset about you and Asui... I blamed myself for not understanding the situation clearly. I'm really sorry.
I don't know if you have heard about Aunt Cui. Aunt Cui and Asui have never been close, and the relationship between mother and son is very distant.
This time she probably wanted to get closer to Asui and show that she still cared about him, but she didn't expect to backfire. I hope Director Meng don't blame me.
Aunt Cui's condition has been unstable over the years. If she is not well or says something unpleasant, I hope you can forgive her."
Every word and every utterance is extremely sincere.
You can tell that they all come from the heart.
Explained it for herself.
I also helped Cui Xueheng explain it.
But the problem is...
Meng Sheng looked into her eyes, which were as soft as water, and gradually, the usual softness returned.
A smile slowly spread across her face.
There was no aggressiveness in her clear and beautiful voice, just like silk soaked in morning dew, soft and gentle.
"I can see Miss Gu's sincerity, and I also know that the Gu family and the Pei family have a deep friendship, but I don't quite understand, in what capacity Miss Gu is she apologizing to Madam Cui and me now?"
Her tone was the same as when Gu Ci spoke just now, sincere and genuine.
It's like chatting about family matters.
No emotion involved, just a question.
Gu Ci was stunned by her question, and a trace of embarrassment flashed across her fair and gentle face.
But things soon returned to normal.
She thought about it and stretched out her voice, "Well... it's a bit presumptuous to say this, but Aunt Cui has always treated me like her own daughter.
She has been very kind to me since I was a child, and sometimes she even mistook me for Sister Huan. Aunt Cui is also an elder whom I respect very much. No matter who I am, it is my duty to apologize for her.
What's more, I should apologize to you myself. I'm really sorry for misunderstanding you and Asui."
Cui Xueheng treats her like her own daughter.
There is still no flaw in Gu Ci's words.
The acquaintance between the Gu family and the Pei family can be traced back to the generation of Gu Ci and Pei Sui’s grandfather.
The two families have a close relationship and this is not the first time they have intermarried. For example, Pei Sui's aunt married Gu Ci's uncle.
It is a close relationship.
Originally they wanted to strengthen their relationship, but Gu Ci and Pei Sui broke off their engagement five years ago.
Meng Sheng didn't want to dwell too much on this matter.
He didn't care about the past between Gu Ci and Pei Sui, and just smiled lightly, "Regarding Mrs. Cui's misunderstanding, Lawyer Pei has already apologized to me, so there's no need to mention it again.
Since we are friends, it's better to talk about some things. It's not that serious. I'm not the kind of petty person.
Because of this little thing, I am so picky about it."
Gu Ci's eyes moved slightly when she heard that, and she smiled helplessly, "Having said that, that's because you are generous, Director Meng. My words did cause you harm, there is no doubt about that.
How about this, I'll treat you to dinner tonight to show my sincerity."
Meng Sheng declined politely, "I know Miss Gu's good intentions." Teacher Qing Daisheng has rarely appeared in public since retiring from the entertainment industry.
So, tonight, I have already discussed with the Artists Association and the Federation of Literary and Art Circles that we will have dinner together. Sorry."
"I see. I understand." Gu Ci suddenly realized and smiled, "It's okay. We have plenty of time to eat. There's no need to rush now."
"Alright." Meng Sheng nodded slightly, "Then let's make an appointment next time."
"Well, Director Meng, please don't take today's unpleasantness to heart."
"That's natural. Besides, it was just a misunderstanding. It can't be called unpleasant."
Meng Sheng smiled and said, "Then Miss Gu, please go around first. I hope you can forgive me if we are not hospitable enough."
Gu Ci also nodded, her eyes soft and elegant, "Director Meng, you are too kind. I know you are busy today, but I still delayed you for so long. It's my fault."
"Miss Gu, you are joking. You are also one of the important customers of our art gallery. It is my duty to entertain you."
After both sides had finished their nice words, Meng Sheng returned to the exhibition hall from the square courtyard, and the smile in his eyes gradually faded.
Take a deep breath.
After several conversations with Gu Ci, she found that Gu Ci seemed to be impeccable.
I don’t know if this person is really as elegant as a chrysanthemum, or if her scheming is even deeper than that of Yu Qionghua, the smiling tiger.
She pulled the corner of her lip, without much emotion.
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