Gu Nanyan remained unchanged in both action and expression. "Grandpa Tang is joking. This world belongs to all ages, and everyone has their own role to play. Grandpa Tang, you should take a good rest too."
Many prominent families in the capital city would retire from public life once their children and grandchildren had sufficient ability.
Mr. Tang is one of the few people who are still in the public eye even in their seventies.
For example, Old Master Gu's eldest son abdicated as soon as he came of age, and Gu Nanyan's father did the same.
The Gu family has had two different leaders, but the Tang family has remained unchanged.
Upon hearing this, Old Master Tang couldn't help but smile wryly to himself. The Gu family was large and prosperous, and every member of it was talented.
And what about the Tang family?
His wife died early, leaving behind a son and a daughter. His son was a disappointment, and his daughter married abroad and didn't come back for several years.
Although the eldest grandson has some skills, he is completely outmatched among the younger generation in the capital.
It's possible that one wrong step could wipe out the Tang family's century-old wealth.
Mr. and Mrs. Tang gritted their teeth, their faces full of anger but daring not to lash out.
Tang Ruozheng lowered his head, knowing that it was his own fault for being so useless.
Tang Ruowei was being comforted by Chu Xiao, who was holding her hand, and she didn't dare to say a word.
Shen Bei'an sat on the sofa, bored. Xie Yunyu had never seen such a casual person since she came to the capital.
Moreover, they are from the Shen family.
She could hardly find any information about the Shen and Gu families, but it was certain that the Shen family valued etiquette.
Shen Bei'an noticed the way the female lead was looking at him, and slightly raised his eyes. He swore that he was really just curious!
Hsieh Yun-yu said that this was truly the first time she had ever seen someone who was more beautiful and alluring than a woman, and she couldn't help but be curious.
The reputation of the Nine Wonders of the Capital is known throughout the entire empire.
The most famous one is Yan Jue. There is even a special super topic for Yan Jue and Shen Wuye on the internet. There are not many photos of him, and they are almost all drawn by the fans themselves.
Xie Yunyu did not deny that she was attracted to good-looking people, so she couldn't help but glance at them a few more times. Being caught red-handed made her feel a little embarrassed.
While chatting with Grandpa Tang, Gu Nanyan noticed something and turned to look at Shen Bei'an. "An'an, what's wrong?" He leaned closer to him, his tone tinged with concern.
Shen Beian subconsciously opened his mouth and said, "It's nothing, I was just curious about the real Tang family's daughter."
I…
What did I say?!
Beauty and sweet talk have led me astray!
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room paused in surprise.
Although there are rumors circulating about the Tang family's real and fake heiresses, such things obviously cannot be said in front of the real people.
Upon hearing this, Tang Ruowei couldn't stop the tears from flowing. Chu Xiao, feeling sorry for her, disregarded all etiquette and blurted out, "Fifth Master Chen, aren't you going a bit too far? What do you mean by 'real heiress'? Even Grandpa Tang himself didn't say anything about it."
His tone was a bit harsh. Shen Beian had initially felt that he was wrong and should apologize, but now...
"Are you teaching me how to speak?" The voice was icy, and her peach blossom eyes swept over him. "Young Master Chu, according to seniority, I'm your grandfather's generation, right? Is this the tone you use when speaking to your elders?!"
The Chu family has a lower generational ranking. In fact, Chu Xiao is a generation younger than Tang Ruowei. Tang's parents are of the same generation as Shen Bei'an, so isn't Chu Xiao Shen Bei'an's grandson?
Chu Xiao, who had been pampered at home since childhood, couldn't stand this and was about to retort when Tang Ruowei quickly stopped him. "Fifth Master, please don't be angry. It's my fault. Fifth Master is just telling the truth. Brother Xiao, please don't be angry. It wouldn't be good to hurt our harmony."
Look at her, what a kind-hearted girl she is!
Gu Nanyan's icy phoenix eyes swept directly at Tang Ruowei and Chu Xiao. "Not to mention that An'an was just telling the truth, if you were crying here, people would think that An'an had bullied you. As for you, what right do you have to bark like a dog here?"
His voice was icy cold, showing no mercy to the two of them.
Tang Ruowei and Chu Xiao dared not move. Gu Nanyan's icy voice continued, "Even if An'an really said something serious, what right do you have to cry? Countless people in the capital want to hear An'an's words. What, are you crying tears of joy?"
Tang Ruowei was so moved by Gu Nanyan's words that she didn't dare to shed a tear, and her sobs were forced back by his icy gaze.
Chu Xiao was so frightened that he dared not utter a single word.
"Grandpa Tang, Yan has other matters to attend to and will be leaving now. This Chu family boy is not worthy of Young Master Xie." He left with these words before departing.
Then he pulled Shen Beian away.
These words were no small matter; they spread throughout the capital even before the banquet had ended.
The eldest son said: "The Chu family boy is not worthy of Young Master Xie."
Not only did Chu Xiao lose face, but the entire Chu family was also affected.
As soon as the two left, Tang Ruowei could no longer hold back and burst into tears in her mother's arms. Chu Xiao also looked reluctant and simply said that he was not feeling well and left first.
Xie Yunyu was a little curious. Everyone thought that Fifth Master Shen was not good enough for the eldest son, so why did it seem that the eldest son was protecting Fifth Master Shen in every way?
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