Gu Yingchong addressed Wang Ye:
"It seems that the Wang family has some business cooperation with my family because of our marriage."
Wang Ye was very familiar with the business collaborations.
After all, he was the one who was sold off, so how could the Wang family abandon him without giving him any benefits?
This is why Wang Yeming, knowing that Gu Ying disliked and looked down on him, still agreed to the engagement.
Meeting Wang Ye's questioning look, which seemed to be gesturing for her to continue, Gu Ying sighed:
"There were some things that seemed inconvenient for me to say while I was present, so the elders sent me away. Later, I learned about your accident from a maid who was usually on good terms with me, who overheard it and told me."
Wang Ye clenched his fists tightly, feeling a mix of resentment towards the Wang family for neglecting or deceiving Gu Ying, and unease about Gu Ying's attitude.
She never wanted to get engaged to him, so why is she suddenly interested in him now that he's lying in a sanatorium?
Gu Ying seemed to have guessed Wang Ye's concerns, and she said with a sigh:
"The maid's words also gave me an idea of your family's attitude. It's not entirely unfounded that the Wang family is responsible for what happened to you."
These words made the prince's heart tighten, and his throat tighten: "What did they say, or what deal did they reach?"
Gu Ying then shed tears:
"It seems the Wang family is saying that if you're no longer capable, they'll let me choose any member of the Wang family, even any married one I fancy!"
Her fabricated script was like a bolt of lightning striking Wang Ye's head, causing him to nearly vomit blood in his daze.
"They...they want to cancel our engagement? No, that's not right! It's the Wang family who's considering giving up on me!"
Gu Ying neither nodded nor shook her head, offering no personal opinion, but continued:
"Because we just had an engagement banquet, my family wants to sell me for a good price, but they can't expect me to find another husband right after your accident." It wouldn't sound good if people heard that, and it wouldn't be right for the other relatives of the Gu family to see it!
Wang Ye nodded. He was already quite exhausted, having just learned that he might be disabled and needed surgery to recover, and then hearing such shocking news.
He forced himself to stay calm and said to Gu Ying:
"The elders of the Gu family are right. This is not good for me, and it is not good for you either."
He sneered inwardly, "The Wang family really is a family of wolves!"
The eldest son and grandson can be used for marriage alliances, but once the power weakens, the eldest son or grandson will be the first to be abandoned.
Is this the family authority that I have been upholding all along?
Wang Ye's once unwavering beliefs had begun to waver drastically.
Gu Ying sighed:
"The Wang family still wants to continue doing business together and is willing to make some concessions."
"As a result, a phone call came to our home, and the elders learned some news. Immediately, the negotiations between the two families went downhill, and the atmosphere froze to a freezing point."
Wang Ye frowned, sensing that there was something strange about the phone call, and that it might even be related to him.
He gestured with his expression, and Gu Ying nodded in agreement.
“Yes, our Gu family also has its own intelligence network. We’ve heard that they suspect your accident wasn’t an accident.”
Amidst Wang Ye's frozen expression and breath, Gu Ying continued weaving her lies without hesitation, even cruelly:
"The maid didn't hear what was said on the other end of the phone, only that the eldest uncle angrily hung up the phone, accusing the Wang family of protecting the real culprit, which was a slap in the face to the Gu family."
Wang Ye's face was deathly pale, his complexion somber and bluish, like that of a dead man; his voice was barely audible, coming from between his teeth.
"And then? What did the Wang family say?"
Gu Ying shook her head: "They only say it's a misunderstanding and a false accusation. There's no such thing at all. It's just someone deliberately spreading rumors and smearing us."
Wang Ye nodded slowly: "Yes, regardless of the truth, this can only be the one and only 'truth.' In the end, what terms did they agree on?"
It's impossible for them not to continue cooperating; otherwise, Gu Ying wouldn't have gone to such lengths to see him at the sanatorium at this time.
Gu Ying's gaze remained filled with pity, the meaning of which was self-evident:
"In the end, the Wang family made concessions in the business deal, and our contract continued. In addition, the family also threatened your family to make the old patriarch step down and let your father take over the responsibilities of the next patriarch."
Wang Ye gasped and coughed violently, almost knocking himself unconscious on the hospital bed.
Gu Ying had little experience taking care of people and was not very quick, so she almost got herself killed by Wang Ye.
After a long while, Wang Ye stared at the snow-white ceiling with bright eyes and said in a melodious tone:
"Father's going to be the head of the family? Hah, how many years has he hoped for this, how many years has he waited, and how many years has he fought for it?"
"Now, thanks to me, the eldest son who almost lost his life, has taken the position of head of the family."
Gu Ying hesitated, but Wang Ye was more clear-headed than ever before: "I know without you saying it. The position of head of this family was fought for by the Gu family, and this is all we could fight for for you and me."
"Of course, my family, even my father, probably know who did this to me."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
