Even though he wasn't here in person, he sent people to keep an eye on things, which is why they were able to rush over so quickly when they heard that Old Master Gong was in trouble.
When Gong Chengjue and his group arrived, the Gong family members had just arrived as well. Upon seeing Gong Chengjue, everyone's gaze involuntarily turned to the person behind him—Su Ziqing.
What did he bring Su Ziqing here for?
Does this mean the old man really wants to get him married before dividing the inheritance?
The Gong family already knows quite a bit about Su Ziqing, so investigating her discreetly wouldn't be difficult.
All I know is that Su Ziqing isn't as harmless as she seems on the surface.
The Su family has had one mishap after another in the past six months, and she was involved in quite a few of them. Her strong desire for revenge seems completely at odds with her harmless appearance.
Su Ziqing felt that all those unfriendly eyes were scrutinizing her, and this scrutiny was completely different from the one she had received at the banquet.
If the previous reaction was one of curiosity or surprise, this time it could be described as one of contempt.
Yes, I despise it.
"How is Grandpa?" Gong Chengkun was the last to arrive, and he was already panting heavily.
His words broke the temporary silence, but were met with Gong Changming's sarcastic remark, "Chengkun, why aren't you keeping vigil? What are you doing at the hospital?"
Gong Chengkun glanced at everyone and asked, "Then what are you all doing gathered here?"
It's pointless to single out someone and bully someone for something that's already been agreed upon but isn't.
Gong Changming pursed his lips and only snorted, "It's hard for your elder brother to love you the most when he was alive, ha."
"The old master wants Young Master Chengjue to go in." The old master sent his most trusted person to deliver the message, then looked at Su Ziqing, "Miss Su, please go in as well."
Why was she able to get in?
"What makes her so special?"
Two or three voices of doubt came out in quick succession, as if Su Ziqing going in would cause them a great loss.
The old man treated everyone in the Gong family the same way: zero attitude. "This is the old man's intention."
As for why Miss Su was able to go in, would anyone present dare to go in and question her?
Su Ziqing was surprised to hear that she had also been called in.
Her impression of Old Master Gong was limited to that night at the banquet; at the time, she felt that Old Master Gong seemed to dote on Gong Chengjue.
But Old Master Gong probably doesn't like her either, right? He feels she's not a good match for Gong Chengjue...
But now they're asking her to come in together, and it's just the two of them, Gong Chengjue and me, going in together.
Gong Chengjue's reaction was less obvious. He directly took Su Ziqing's hand and walked towards the ward. Only Su Ziqing herself could feel that he was holding her hand very tightly, as if he was suppressing something.
Could it be that... the old man calling them in wasn't a good thing?
Su Ziqing's heart sank suddenly. Was he telling her to... leave him?
If so, how should she answer?
We can't just say the same thing as last time, can we?
And what about Gong Chengjue? What will he say?
Su Ziqing suddenly felt extremely uneasy. Before, she had desperately wanted their relationship to end, but now…
With a heavy heart, Su Ziqing and Gong Chengjue entered the ward.
Grandpa Gong's condition did not appear to be as bad as expected; on the contrary, he was quite energetic.
This gave Su Ziqing the illusion that the problem with Grandpa Gong was a deliberate ploy to create an excuse for others.
Gong Chengjue held Su Ziqing's hand tightly and called out, "Grandpa."
"Grandpa," Su Ziqing greeted him politely.
Grandpa Gong raised his eyes and glanced at them, his gaze sweeping over their clasped hands, before clearing his throat and saying, "You've arrived."
The two approached the bedside and stood there. Su Ziqing gently broke free from Gong Chengjue's grasp, but Gong Chengjue refused to let go.
She applied a little more force, but Gong Chengjue still wouldn't let go.
This little gesture did not escape the eyes of Old Master Gong. He chuckled lightly, pretending not to see it, "Why are you standing so high? Sit down."
Su Ziqing used the excuse of moving a chair to finally break free from Gong Chengjue's hand. What was he doing? It was so rude! Old Master Gong probably thought, "Where did this 'vixen' come from that has bewitched my grandson like this?"
Su Ziqing deliberately placed the two chairs one in front of the other, and sat in the back so that when Gong Chengjue sat down, she would be partially blocked.
To be honest, at this moment, she didn't want to stand out at all, and she didn't want to be singled out by Old Master Gong.
Girls' intuition is usually quite accurate, and her intuition at this moment felt very bad.
"What are you doing hiding in the back?" Old Master Gong chuckled as he looked at Su Ziqing. "Weren't you quite bold last time?"
“Grandpa…” Su Ziqing lowered her head.
"Your appearance is not suitable for our Chengjue family," Old Master Gong said with direct disdain.
"Grandpa." Gong Chengjue's expression changed slightly.
"What, have you forgotten everything I've taught you over the years? Do you think Grandpa is wrong?" Old Master Gong's face turned cold, his mood changing as quickly as turning the pages of a book.
"Grandpa can say whatever he wants, but Ziqing... can't," Gong Chengjue replied softly, though softly enough for all three of them to hear.
The voice, though seemingly weak, carried a firm resolve.
He protected her.
Su Ziqing felt that this time, Grandpa Gong was probably really going to break up the couple in front of them.
"Girl," Old Master Gong looked at Su Ziqing, "Do you like our Chengjue?"
Su Ziqing paused for a moment, then looked into Old Master Gong's eyes and nodded, "I like it."
"How much do you like it?" the old man asked again.
“…a love that doesn’t want to be broken.” She carefully chose her words.
"You don't want to be apart... Ha, what if I make you separate?" Old Master Gong looked at her, not at all kind, but rather fierce.
"Grandpa." Gong Chengjue tried to interject again, but was stopped by the old master's gaze.
"I know the old man has the ability to separate us, but if it really comes to that, I will try my best to salvage the situation." Su Ziqing looked at the old man frankly.
"Since you're so honest, you should leave Chengjue on your own. I won't hold it against you," Old Master Gong said seriously, without a trace of joking.
They've really come to break up this loving couple.
"Old man..."
"You know how things started between you and Chengjue, girl. I'm giving you the last bit of dignity by not saying anything."
"Grandpa!" Gong Chengjue felt that the old man was bullying Su Ziqing. He was the grandson, so he could say whatever he wanted, but Su Ziqing...
"Do you want a woman who just wants to spite the family, or my immense wealth?" Old Master Gong coldly interrupted Gong Chengjue's third attempt to speak.
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