King Jingyao paused, then said with a mysterious smile, "But our Anxi is a girl, and the Old Madam’s cherished treasure. After being humiliated like this, there must be so accountability."
He ntioned Min Xin deliberately, making Tang Yuan’s heart leap. She knew very well King Jingyao’s intention was to pressure her, but she couldn’t say a single word, otherwise Yuanshan would definitely beco suspicious.
As expected, even though she remained silent, Gu Yuanshan couldn’t help but ask, "Why would Mr. Min speak up for Mingzhu?"
Gu Mingzhu was also puzzled.
Just as King Jingyao was about to speak, Gu Anxi, who was engrossed in her ga, suddenly exclaid, "Die, die! Damn it, watch finish you off!"
The powerful man wordlessly tugged her ear. "We’re discussing serious matters. Go play over there."
He pointed to the back of his desk. "Sit over there and play."
The Gu family was utterly astonished. That was Mr. Wang’s office area; was it really alright for Gu Anxi to sit there?
Gu Anxi, clutching her phone with both hands, murmured an "Oh" and trotted over to sit down.
The three mbers of the Gu family were once again dumbstruck.
With the little troublemaker gone, it beca much quieter around King Jingyao. He straightened his clothes and said with another mysterious smile, "Perhaps Mr. Min greatly admires Miss Mingzhu and doesn’t want her to bear a bad reputation at such a young age."
His tone shifted as he turned to Tang Yuan. "What do you think, Mrs. Gu?"
Tang Yuan had enjoyed smooth sailing for many years. How could she have ever experienced such a confrontation?
Cold sweat beaded on her forehead as she struggled to maintain a calm voice. "Perhaps Mrs. Min t Mingzhu and took a liking to her, so Mr. Min spoke a few words on her behalf."
Mrs. Min? King Jingyao thought. He truly had to hand it to this woman; her ability to spin lies was genuinely impressive. She must be desperate now!
He didn’t mind prodding her further. "Then I should have a talk with Zhou Yu soday. She grew up under the Old Madam’s watch. The Old Madam’s goddaughter is like her own sister; it’s surprising she’d help an outsider speak."
He then smiled. "However, Zhou Yu is a bit simple-minded. Mrs. Gu, you should pay her a personal visit to express your gratitude soday. Speaking of which, Mrs. Gu and Zhou Yu should have so acquaintance, shouldn’t they? Mrs. Gu must know her way to the Min family’s door quite well."
Under his relentless pressure, Tang Yuan truly couldn’t sit still any longer, especially as Gu Yuanshan’s gaze had beco unsettling.
Gu Mingzhu also felt uneasy. She sensed that Mr. Wang’s words carried hidden anings.
Because she had never heard of her mother having any private dealings with Mrs. Min. How could she be so familiar with the Min family’s ho?
Tang Yuan forced a smile. "We’ve only t a few tis. Mrs. Min is simply kind-hearted."
She knew King Jingyao was doing all this simply to vent Gu Anxi’s anger. So, at this mont, regardless of her own willingness or whether Mingzhu would be heartbroken, the apology had to be made. Otherwise, if she let this Mr. Wang continue, all her old secrets would be thoroughly exposed.
King Jingyao smiled faintly, knowing he had tornted this woman sufficiently. He took a sip of coffee. "Alright then, regarding this matter... you all can figure out what to do."
Gu Yuanshan’s expression remained dark, and he stayed silent, not revealing his thoughts. It was Tang Yuan who took the initiative, speaking earnestly, "Mingzhu, this ti you were in the wrong. Mr. Wang is willing to forgive you, and your sister is also mindful of your sisterly bond. I believe if you apologize, they won’t make things difficult for you anymore."
After speaking, she looked encouragingly at her younger daughter.
Apologize, quickly! Mama’s wealth and luxury for the rest of her life depend on you! If you don’t apologize, we’re all finished!
Tears welled in Gu Mingzhu’s eyes, a sense of sha washing over her unlike anything she had ever experienced. Her lips trembled, but for a long mont, she couldn’t utter a single word.
King Jingyao waited with ample patience.
Gu Anxi was still absorbed in her team ga, and no one paid her any mind.
Finally, Gu Mingzhu whispered three words, "I’m sorry."
Mingzhu had expected further humiliation. However, Gu Anxi, who seed to be multitasking while playing her ga, said coolly, "You haven’t wronged . What you’ve wronged are the four words ’Ze Shi Mingzhu’ that you bear. For a ’Mingzhu’ – a pearl – to live as you do, don’t you find it utterly ridiculous?"
With that, she put down her phone. "I don’t need your apology. Just stop showing up in front of trying to make your presence known. Stop comparing yourself to , openly or secretly. Stop pestering with your endless, nauseating chatter. If you do that, I’ll be quite grateful."
Having said her piece all in one breath, she went back to her ga.
King Jingyao was in an excellent mood. "Little rascal, you sound so magnanimous, but you’re still holding a grudge deep down, aren’t you?"
Gu Anxi’s fingers flew across her screen. "I’ve said it before, I don’t concern myself with anyone whose IQ is below 200."
Tang Yuan couldn’t help but say, "Mingzhu’s IQ is 210."
Gu Anxi glanced at her languidly. "Such good genes! You should quickly get tested to see if she inherited them from Mr. Gu or from you!"
Does she take for a fool? Big Brother’s words just now were so obvious. This Gu Mingzhu is Min Xin’s child!
If Tang Yuan wants to walk right into it, then I’ll gladly oblige her!
Tang Yuan was indeed a bit stunned, staring blankly at Gu Anxi.
Gu Anxi smiled faintly. "Go to Yunxi Hospital. Get a full set of tests – paternity plus IQ. I can even get you a VIP discount."
Gu Yuanshan’s expression darkened further. He wasn’t an idiot; the implications in those words couldn’t be ignored and gave him much to ponder.
Tang Yuan was internally collapsing. She desperately tried to maintain her smile, to stay composed, but Gu Anxi’s single, devastating remark was too much for her to withstand.
Deep down, Gu Anxi couldn’t help but find it utterly laughable.
She was the Gu family’s only daughter, yet she had been abandoned. anwhile, they had taken soone completely unrelated to the Gu family and doted on her, spoiling her for so many years.
The title ’Ze Shi Mingzhu’ – it was rely stolen.
She resud playing on her phone, ignoring them completely.
Her Big Brother glanced at her. This child is truly astute, he thought. She figured out the truth even while playing on her phone. He found it rather strange how Gu Yuanshan and Tang Yuan could have produced such an intelligent child.
This child didn’t seem like she belonged to the Gu family at all; she was more like a child from their Wang family.
The more King Jingyao thought about it, the happier he beca, almost feeling a strong urge to claim her as their own. He no longer wanted to get entangled with the Gu trio and called his secretary-general to see them out.
When the secretary-general entered, he found the Gu trio looking even more dejected than when they had arrived. He smiled, attempting to ease the atmosphere. "Mr. Gu, what seems to be the matter?"
Gu Yuanshan gave him a glance and sighed.
What was wrong?
He’d been cuckolded, that’s what was wrong!
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