Chapter 731: You Should Call Her Eldest Aunt

Editor: Henyee Translations

Gu Yang couldn’t help but sigh as she found herself in an unexpected encounter. It seemed that fate had a peculiar sense of humor—her family hadn’t yet located the Gu family in the capital, yet here they were crossing paths.

While inwardly seething at the offense, Ruan Xueling couldn’t suppress a twinge of excitement at the mention of “sisters.”

Gu Shuda glanced at Gu Yang, a hint of recognition flickering in his eyes. “You seem familiar. Have we crossed paths before?”

His lackey couldn’t resist interjecting, “Young Master Gu, that line is a bit outdated.”

Cursing under his breath, Gu Shuda nudged his companion aside, maintaining a confident grin. “You’re stunning. Are you a celebrity or perhaps an internet sensation?”

He leaned in, brimming with confidence. “Every beat of my heart quickens at the sight of you. How about I make you even more famous by being at my side?”

Surveying the trio, Gu Shuda concluded that the beauties he’d encountered in the capital paled in comparison. The one in the red dress exuded an elder sister’s charm, while the woman in black emanated an aura of nobility and aloofness. Yet, it was the gentle, innocent demeanor of the younger sister that captivated him the most.

Her appearance perfectly aligned with his aesthetic preferences, and her demeanor hinted at naivety, making her an easy target for his charms.

Gu Yang’s lips twitched in response.

Fortunately, Gu Shuda refrained from voicing his thoughts aloud, sparing himself a potential thrashing from his family. The mere thought of facing his biological father and grandfather’s wrath was enough to send shivers down his spine, envisioning a trip to the German Orthopedics Department.

Gu Jin’s demeanor turned icy at the audacity of anyone daring to harbor intentions toward her sister.

Ruan Xueling mirrored her sister’s displeasure, finding the flattery from the young man excessive and inappropriate, especially considering the presence of her daughter.

However, Gu Yang maintained a serene smile as she addressed him, “As the eldest young master of the Gu family, do you recognize us?”

Gu Shuda’s heart skipped a beat at the sight of Gu Yang’s smile, a sense of foreboding creeping over him. Scanning his mental catalogue of socialites from the four aristocratic families and the Eight Great Clans, he found no match for Gu Yang and her companions, easing his anxiety slightly.

Admiring the trio’s beauty, he couldn’t help but acknowledge that had they been from any prominent family, they would have been the talk of the town long ago.

Despite his reputation as a playboy, he prided himself on his discerning eye, knowing well which individuals were safe to provoke and which were not.

His lackey chimed in with a dismissive tone, “Who cares who they are? It’s an honor for them that our Young Master Gu finds them appealing!”

To which Gu Yang calmly responded, “My father is Gu Zhaoming.”

The lackey retorted, “And what if your father is Gu Zhaoming? You should consider it an honor that our Young Master Gu is interested in you!”

Gu Shuda’s features froze as the name echoed in his mind with a hint of recognition. Hadn’t his father and third uncle mentioned it recently? It seemed to be the same name as his uncle who had disappeared twenty years ago…

Gu Yang gestured towards Ruan Xueling with a smile. “This is my mother. Gu Shuda, you should address her as Eldest Aunt.”

Stunned, Gu Shuda felt his heart sink like lead. Could it really be Gu Zhaoming? So, he had been flirting with his own Eldest Aunt moments ago? And to think he had unknowingly attempted to charm his own cousin?

The realization struck him like a physical blow, and he could almost hear his grandfather’s stern reprimand echoing in his ears. He turned to glare at his lackey, who, oblivious to the situation, continued speaking into the recorder, “What does it matter if she’s Eldest Aunt? You should count yourself lucky that our Young Master Gu is interested in you!”

Unaware of the horrified expressions around him, the lackey persisted, earning himself a swift kick to the ground from Gu Shuda. Cursing under his breath, Gu Shuda snapped, “Damn it! You’re unbelievably fortunate! Do you really want this so-called blessing?!”