The Secretary-General was startled by his dispirited appearance.
Could it be that this fellow has guessed the truth? Oh my, that’s genuinely pitiable. How pathetic.
Despite knowing all along, the Secretary-General still pretended to be clueless and sent him off. Watching the black car disappear into the night, he thought to himself, The Gu family is probably not going to have a peaceful night! Well, it’s about ti Anxi got so satisfaction!
He returned to his study, where Bo Xichen was also present, talking to King Jingyao. Gu Anxi sat unceremoniously in Mr. Wang’s seat playing gas; the scene was quite harmonious.
The Secretary-General chuckled inwardly, then walked over. "Mr. Wang, I’ve sent off Mr. Gu and his family."
King Jingyao smiled. "Got it. By the way, bring the chessboard. I’m going to play a few rounds with Xichen."
The Secretary-General knew Mr. Wang had other arrangents and quickly left to fulfill the request.
Once the Secretary-General was out, King Jingyao spoke, "Xichen, how about you and Anxi stay here for the night? You can play chess with , and Anxi can keep the old folks company for a while."
He added with a smile, "The old master has been looking forward to this for a long ti."
Bo Xichen turned his head, looking at his family’s treasured favorite. "Alright."
He could at least make that decision.
King Jingyao saw him agree without even asking any questions, looking every bit like soone who could manage the little rascal, and was truly envious. He murmured, "You’re the one with the thods, Xichen."
Just as Bo Xichen was smiling and about to say sothing, the Secretary-General returned. He brought not only the chessboard but also coffee and an assortnt of snacks; everything was prepared.
King Jingyao praised, "Jingchuan, you’re always so considerate."
Wang Jingchuan laughed. "No matter how considerate, I’m still just a guy! Oh, by the way, it seems Miss Lin is leaving. Should you...?"
King Jingyao casually replied while arranging the chess pieces, "Have the driver see her off."
His relationship with Lin Hua wasn’t like that, and he didn’t want to make it seem overly intimate.
The Secretary-General understood and imdiately left to handle it.
Thus, that evening, Bo Xichen and Gu Anxi stayed over, much to the delight of the three mbers of the Wang family. In particular, the old master requested that King Jingyao organize such an event every week.
The great man was at a loss whether to laugh or cry...
...
While the Wang residence was full of joy, the atmosphere at the Gu residence was completely different.
As soon as he got out of the car, Gu Yuanshan wore a grim expression. "Mingzhu, you go upstairs first. I have sothing to discuss with your mother."
Gu Mingzhu bit her lip, feeling very uneasy. She looked at Tang Yuan, hoping to find so answers in her expression.
Tang Yuan knew in her heart that Gu Yuanshan had figured out the truth. She steadied herself and said gently to her beloved younger daughter, "Mingzhu, go upstairs first. Your father and I need to discuss sothing."
Gu Mingzhu remained unsettled and didn’t move, prompting Gu Yuanshan to flare up. "If you don’t want to go upstairs, do you want to get out?"
Neither Tang Yuan nor her daughter had ever seen him so furious. Gu Yuanshan was a diviner, always gentle and refined, never crude. He was exceedingly polite even to outsiders, let alone his own family!
Now, Tang Yuan was one hundred percent certain he had guessed the truth. She turned to Gu Mingzhu. "Listen to your father and go upstairs."
Tang Yuan was rarely stern, so Gu Mingzhu, no matter how slow she might be, knew... sothing major had happened.
With tears in her eyes, she went upstairs, while Gu Yuanshan and Tang Yuan entered the study.
As soon as the door closed, Gu Yuanshan blurted out, "What is your relationship with Min Xin?"
He had heard rumors about Min Xin’s philandering ways; they weren’t exactly secrets in their circle. He too had once found it absurd, but he had never imagined that the wife he cherished so dearly could also be involved with Min Xin. Over the years, who hadn’t praised Tang Yuan—from a prestigious Beicheng family, beautiful and intellectual? So many people envied him, Gu Yuanshan.
Who could have known it would turn out to be this sordid in the end?
In his extre agitation and fury, veins bulged on Gu Yuanshan’s forehead, while Tang Yuan cowered, silent for a long mont.
A chill gripped Gu Yuanshan’s heart; he knew it was almost certainly true. His voice cold, he demanded, "Speak up! Why are you silent now? Aren’t you usually so quick to gossip about others? Why are you speechless when it cos to your own scandal?"
Tang Yuan struggled to speak. "Yuanshan, those... those are all things of the past."
Gu Yuanshan felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
His wife had cheated on him! He’d been thoroughly cuckolded... And many people knew, secretly laughing at him behind his back.
His body swayed, and he found it difficult to remain standing. He finally steadied himself by grabbing the armrest of the sofa.
After composing himself for a good while, he asked quietly, "Mingzhu... is she my child?"
Without a second thought, Tang Yuan replied, "Of course, she is."
Gu Yuanshan’s lips twitched. "Fine. Tomorrow, I’ll have a DNA test done!"
Tang Yuan’s face turned ashen. "Yuanshan, how can you do this!"
Gu Yuanshan sneered at her.
Tang Yuan continued, "If you do this, how heartbroken will Mingzhu be? Her own father doesn’t even believe she’s his!"
Gu Yuanshan retorted coldly, "The one I don’t trust is you—you bed-climbing slut!"
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