Chapter 8: The Gu family apologizes for their crimes, Xu Nansheng takes a tough stance
In the reception room.
Everyone sat down at a long square table, with complicated expressions and different thoughts.
Xu Lingyue and Dong Man looked at each other, and their determination to cancel the engagement became firmer as they looked into each other's eyes.
Opposite them were Gu Baichuan and Gong Mishuang. The two were smiling and talking about the deep friendship between the two families over the years, as well as the affection that Xu Nansheng and Gu Hongyu had grown up with.
Xu Nansheng sat between his parents and brother, his eyes fixed on Gu Beiyan sitting opposite him.
Today he was still wearing the classic outfit of a white shirt and black trousers. The shirt was buttoned to his collarbone, with the top button open. His Adam's apple on his slender neck was unusually prominent, a circle larger than that of other men.
Maybe it was just as Qi Yue joked, that once she was born, it was like she had opened the door to a new world. She was fine with other people, but when it came to Gu Beiyan, some beautiful and lingering scenes would always appear in her mind.
Especially the Adam's apple, which she had sucked in the morning. Now that she was close to it, she could still feel the red mark she left.
Noticing her gaze, Gu Beiyan looked towards her. The moment their eyes met, Xu Nansheng looked away guiltily, lowered her head, and nervously fingered her left thumb.
At the table, Gong Mishuang talked about how affectionate Gu Hongyu was to her and how much he cared about her.
"Hongyu was spoiled by me, and he was not in his right mind at the time, so he did something that let Shengsheng down.
You see, it’s been so many years, and every time they had a conflict or a quarrel, it was resolved within three days. I believe Shengsheng also has our Hongyu in her heart. ”
Dong Man had a cold face and hadn't spoken yet, but Xu Jingze, who was sitting at the end, spoke first.
"Second Madam, what happened yesterday was probably not just a quarrel, right?
Shengsheng has been raised in our hands since she was a child, and she has never suffered such injustice as she did yesterday. ”
Gong Mishuang smiled apologetically and wanted to put the matter behind him lightly, but Dong Man had no such intention.
"Madam Gu, I think we should just let this matter go.
If the child doesn't want to, you can't force it. ”
If they continue to be entangled like this, the rumor will spread that Xu Nansheng is madly in love with Gu Hongyu, can't live without him, and will not marry anyone else.
But only the two families knew that every time the Gu family came to apologize and ask for forgiveness with a thick face.
In the past, she could accept Sheng Sheng's apology again and again because she had feelings for Gu Hongyu, but this time, it was not as simple as an apology.
After what happened yesterday, the Xu family can't afford to lose this person, and Shengsheng can't lose this person even more!
Xu Lingyue's attitude was equally firm and he insisted on canceling the marriage.
The two sides at the table went back and forth with firm attitudes.
Under the table, Xu Nansheng felt something rubbing against his ankle.
Very light, but with a strong presence.
Xu Nansheng looked up in confusion and looked at the man opposite him.
He listened to the conversation between several people in a serious manner. His jawline was angular, his facial features were delicate and stern, and there was a coldness between his deep brows. He exuded the majesty of a superior and made people dare not act rashly.
The hand that fell on the table was broad, with distinct meridians under the cold white skin, to the point where anyone who saw it would praise it as a perfect cartoon hand.
He has long fingers and prominent wrist bones, and wears an old-fashioned retro watch. It is not luxurious but very stylish, just like him, showing maturity.
Uncle?
Impossible! How could my uncle do such a thing?
And in front of so many people...
"Meow~"
When 'Su Rou' ran out from under the table wagging its tail, Xu Nansheng gave a wry smile.
Oh my God, she must be crazy to think that her uncle was teasing her under the table!
"Shengsheng, what do you think?"
Gong Mishuang's words brought Xu Nansheng back to reality from his embarrassment.
She looked at him in confusion, then belatedly asked, "Huh? What?"
Gong Mishuang smiled, but just as the words were about to come out of his mouth, Gu Beiyan spoke first.
"I'm asking you if you still want to be with Gu Hongyu, and if you want to continue this marriage."
His tone was straightforward, yet gentler than usual.
"What are you thinking about? You're so absent-minded. Did you not sleep well last night?"
Xu Nansheng: “…”
Don’t you know whether I slept well or not?
His serious look always made Xu Nansheng feel that they were having an affair last night.
She complained in her heart but smiled lightly, "Nothing, I was just thinking, it was obviously Gu Hongyu who cheated, why are Uncle and Aunt Gu here to apologize and persuade me?
Could it be that it was Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu who were going to get engaged to me yesterday and then stood me up? ”
This one sentence made Gu Baichuan and Gong Mishuang choke at the same time.
Yes, it was Gu Hongyu who cheated, and it was also Gu Hongyu who did not show up at the engagement party. As a result, Gu Hongyu did not show up, but his parents were wasting their breath on this. What is this?
"He probably went to buy you an apology gift, Shengsheng. You and Hongyu grew up together and have been friends for so many years. It's impossible for them to just disappear. Auntie knows very well that you have Hongyu in your heart.
He was ignorant yesterday. Your uncle and I have criticized him severely. He knows he was wrong. Can you please forgive him? ”
Gong Mishuang smiled with a kind face and reached out to hold Xu Nansheng's hand, but Xu Nansheng avoided it naturally.
Her voice is sweet and light, and her tone is understated.
"Forgive? Forgive what?"
"It was yesterday..."
"Should I forgive him for his emotional infidelity and for having sex with other women while we were together, or should I forgive him for his repeated deceptions and for playing me like a fool?"
She picked up the coffee on the table, took a sip, and put it down.
"Aunt, my mom is right. You can't force feelings. Look, he didn't even show up to apologize. It's the same as not showing up at the engagement party yesterday. His attitude is very clear.
Since he wants to pursue his true love, why should I force him to marry me? ”
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Hongyu appeared at the door of the reception room, with his true love, Liang Xueqing, standing beside him.
Liang Xueqing wore a plain pink dress with her long hair draped over her shoulders. She looked like a gentle girl next door.
Her eyes were red and swollen, and it was obvious that she had just cried. Her eyes were filled with tears, and she looked very pitiful.
Between the two of them, their fingers were tightly intertwined, and Gu Hongyu held them tightly, pulling her in.
"Xu Nansheng, I am sorry for not showing up at the engagement yesterday and embarrassing you, but like you said, love can't be forced. I love Qing'er and she loves me too. It's not good for anyone if you interfere. Let's just forget about this marriage and we can still be friends in the future."
The person who came to apologize spoke righteously, pushing the fault onto Xu Nansheng, as if she was the one who forced them to break up and forced Gu Hongyu to marry her.
Xu Nansheng sneered and was about to retort when he heard a thud and Liang Xueqing fell to her knees unexpectedly.
"Xu Nansheng, I beg you, Hongyu and I are truly in love, can you please be kind and help us?
I really didn't mean to embarrass you yesterday. I was just too sad about losing Hongyu and my emotions were unstable, which led to the car accident. I really didn't mean to stop him from looking for you.
I have also thought about giving up and helping you two, but Shengsheng, I can't do it. I love Hongyu and I can't live without him. Don't blame him, blame me. Blame me for loving him too much and for not being able to live without him. ”
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