Chapter 758: So Sister Gu Yang and Cousin Feng Jue Were Adopted

Editor: Henyee Translations

Even if she didn’t like him in the past, at least she was willing to lie to him and wasn’t as distant as she is now.

He had been willing to be a fish in her pond.

But Fu Mingxiu could vaguely sense that the Gu Yang of the past might never return.

In the living room of the Gu family’s old residence, the three branches and seven elders of the Gu family were all present.

Everyone cast different expressions and complicated feelings toward Gu Zhaoming’s family beside Gu Hongwei.

Gu Hongwei appeared radiant, as if he had shed years off his age.

Having just introduced the members of the second and third branches to the first branch, he was now introducing them to the younger generation of the main family. “Shuda, Shuzhi, Shuxue, these are your Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt. These are your Eldest Uncle’s cousins.”

Gu Shuda glanced at Ruan Xueling, Gu Yang, and Gu Jin, feeling an urge to step back.

Ruan Xueling smiled at him. “Nephew, we meet again.”

Gu Zhao’an was surprised. “Sister-in-law, Shuda, you’ve met before?”

All eyes turned to Gu Shuda, many scrutinizing gazes among them.

“We met once at the mall…” Gu Shuda’s legs almost gave out from fear. He dared not mention bringing his lackeys to tease Gu Yang and the others, so he spoke vaguely.

Then, he turned to Ruan Xueling and her daughter and bowed respectfully. “Hello, Eldest Aunt. Hello, Cousins!”

Gu Zhao’an regarded his ignorant and incompetent son with disdain, likening him to a pug.

Gu Shuxue frowned and quietly complained to her mother, Guo Min, “Mom, Brother has met them before. Why didn’t he inform us?”

“If we had known earlier that the eldest branch would return to the capital, we could have prepared in advance and prevented Grandma from welcoming them at the old residence. It wouldn’t have caused so much trouble,” Guo Min lamented.

Guo Min then advised Gu Shuxue, “Your brother lacks intelligence, so you should remind him more often. Once he becomes more capable, your father’s position will be more secure.”

Gu Shuxue remained silent, but her frustration was evident as she clenched her hands by her sides.

Gu Shuda, fearing that Gu Yang and Gu Jin might complain to Gu Hongwei, approached them with a slightly fawning tone. “Cousins, I regret my past behavior. Next time, if you’d like to go shopping for dolls, it’s on me!”

Gu Jin swiftly pulled Gu Yang away from him.

Even though Big Shot Sister maintained a cold expression and remained silent, Gu Yang could discern the disdain in her eyes: Stay away from idiots.

Gu Pei couldn’t resist rolling his eyes. “How much does it cost to pick up a doll? Do I need you to treat me?”

Gu Shuda immediately retorted, “You’re mistaken, Cousin Gu Pei. You clearly don’t understand. Picking up dolls costs money. Spending that money is like pouring water down the drain!”

Gu Pei frowned at him, clearly confused.

Meanwhile, Gu Shuxue and Gu Shuzhi greeted Gu Zhaoming and the others.

Gu Shuzhi displayed polite and refined manners, appearing comfortable on the surface.

Gu Shuxue smiled and remarked, “So, Sister Gu Yang and Cousin Feng Jue, you’re adopted by Eldest Uncle’s family. I knew it. Eldest Aunt, you look youthful and beautiful, but you don’t seem like a mother of four children.”

Since they were adopted, Gu Shuxue considered them not genuine heirs of the Gu family. No matter how exceptional they were, they posed no threat.

After all, a venerable family like the Gu’s prioritized lineage and inheritance. They would never entrust their wealth to adopted children.

Gu Shuxue was especially wary of Gu Jin, whom even Ye Qingzi regarded as scheming.

Although Gu Shuxue’s observation was accurate, Ruan Xueling and Gu Pei felt uneasy upon hearing it.

Ruan Xueling now portrayed the image of a virtuous eldest daughter-in-law of a wealthy family. She inwardly scolded Gu Shuxue numerous times but maintained a pleasant smile. “Indeed. Last time, your brother even referred to us as three sisters.”