Gu Shouxin: "He can't even make decisions about his own home, how can you expect him to give you a lifetime of monogamy? He's been protected by his mother for over a decade. He's undeniably intelligent, but has he ever witnessed the intrigues of the inner quarters? Does he have the means to achieve anything? What can he do without being the only son of the richest family, the Li family, and the heir of the Duke of Rong? On the Lantern Festival, a villain broke into his courtyard and something happened. Have you considered what would have happened if you hadn't been able to control yourself? What would you have done if you hadn't stabbed him?"
Gu Shouxin continued, "On the Lantern Festival, you and Xinxin were both in trouble because of men. Lu Zheng was able to ensure Xinxin was unharmed and guarantee her safety immediately. But what about Li Muyan? He can't even guarantee his own safety. How can you expect me to entrust you to him?"
Gu Niansheng retorted, "Lu Zheng is someone who has lived two lives, how can you compare them?"
Gu Shouxin laughed in exasperation: "He's a man who has lived two lives. In his heart, Xinxin is the most important person in both of those lives. In Li Muyan's heart, he himself is the most important person, not you."
Gu Nian: "I think he treats me very well."
Gu Shouxin clenched his fist. He thought to himself, if this were his son, he would really give him a good beating until he came to his senses.
Looking at his beautiful daughter, Gu Shouxin felt discouraged and patiently said, "He apologized with a bundle of thorns on his back. If he valued you more, he wouldn't have done that. He did it to seek psychological comfort and to keep us from getting annoyed with him."
Gu Nian did dislike the incident of him carrying thorns to apologize, but she couldn't stand Gu Shouxin comparing Lu Zheng to Li Muyan: "If Xin Xin were to have something like this happen with Lu Zheng, Lu Zheng would definitely go even further than Li Muyan. He even moved to our village before when he wanted to get close to Xin Xin."
Gu Shouxin: "He won't. Mo Xinxin won't be drugged if she's with him. Even if she is, Lu Zheng's first action won't be to apologize to us; his first action will be to kill the person who hurt Xinxin. He has done it in both his past and present lives."
Gu Nian was starting to rebel: "Dad, you've taken a liking to Lu Zheng lately, so of course he's perfect in every way. Yes, Li Muyan isn't as good as Lu Zheng, but I just like him! If you don't want me to marry him, I won't! I'll listen to your wishes regarding our parents' arrangements and the matchmaker's betrothal. But you don't have to put one down to praise the other! I just won't marry him!"
After saying that, Gu Nian turned around and left the room, slamming the door shut behind her.
Gu Shouxin was stunned. This girl slammed the door?
Gu Nian ran out of the courtyard, and late at night, her sisters all chased after her.
Gu Hui told Gu Xin and Gu Si to stay at home, while she and Gu En went to chase after them.
Gu Xin and Gu Sixin cautiously entered Gu Shouxin's house.
"Father, Second Uncle!" The two stood on either side of Gu Shouxin, looking at him with worry and fear.
They had never seen Gu Shouxin like this before.
"Father!" Gu Xin's voice was trembling with tears.
Gu Shouxin didn't want to see these unfortunate children anymore; he didn't want to pay them any attention.
"Father! Father, say something! Don't ignore us! Father, don't be angry! Father, say something!" Gu Xin grabbed Gu Shouxin's arm and shook it.
Gu Xin started crying, and Gu Si started crying too. She wasn't sad, just scared. This second uncle was so terrifying! Waaah…
"What happened? While I was delivering something next door, you ran away with the three children and made the two of them cry?" Cai Lian entered the house and looked at Gu Shouxin with confusion.
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