The Gu family banquet had two big tables.
The men and women separated and sat down.
Gu Qiqi led Xiaobei to a seat among the women. Everyone was respectful and afraid of her.
They respected her for being generous. It wasn't like what Gu Xuexue said at all. She wasn't some country bumpkin. That old glass Longevity Peach she gave was the same type as the great CEO Chu!
What they were afraid of was that she could easily cause someone to suffer a setback!
There was no need to talk about Gu Yuanyuan's outcome. Even Gu Xuexue—who had always been good at acting—was embarrassed in public today!
Thus, the women tried their best to be friendly. They helped Gu Qiqi pick up food and pour alcohol to curry favor with her.
No one cared about Gu Meifeng and her daughter. They just sat there and stared!
Gu Xuexue applied medicine on her hand, but the goosebumps had not subsided yet. They were itchy but couldn't be scratched. Gradually, it became unbearable pain. "Mommy, are we going to watch her stand out?"
Gu Meifeng lowered her voice and squeezed out a few words from between her teeth. "Of course not! You should drink more bird's nest soup. Later, listen carefully to what your grandmother says!"
Gu Xuexue replied listlessly.
She thought to herself, What else can Grandma do to help me become famous again?
The men at the table beside her had already drunk thrice.
Old Matriarch Lin took the opportunity to suggest, "Old man, the Shen family has been tormented by business matters to an indescribable extent. Can you come out and find connections?"
The old master was drinking alcohol. Upon hearing this, he put down his wine glass and his expression became stern. "Today is a family gathering, not a business discussion."
The old lady became anxious. "Our business is also the family's business. Just give your students a call and see who has a relationship with the presidential palace. Can't you just send a message in and let our Shen family off?"
The old master snorted coldly. "Are you encouraging me to knowingly commit a crime, violate the law, and bribe the president?"
The old lady was so angry that she was about to stutter. "This… How can this be called illegal bribery? The Shen family didn't commit a crime in the first place. Someone deliberately messed with the Shen family behind their back. Can't you tell?"
"Since there's no crime, the presidential palace will naturally handle it impartially."
Old Master didn't relax at all.
He had long heard about the poison in the Shen family's medicine packaging.
He was originally upright and despised the Shen family's actions. Today, he didn't drive out the younger generation from the Shen family who clearly had intentions of visiting the house. This was already giving the old lady face.
He didn't expect that the old lady would actually push her luck and ask him to speak up for the Shen family.
Don't even think about it!
Seeing the old master's determined expression, the old madam couldn't maintain her expression. "Sure, sure, sure. You insist on principles, right? We won't talk about business during the family banquet, right? Then, we can talk about the marriage of our children and grandchildren, right?"
"Go ahead."
"You've met Gong Sheng last time as well. That child is not bad. I want to introduce Xuexue to the Gong family. While everyone in the family is here, we'll settle this matter and choose a good day. I'll come personally…"
"You're taking the initiative? Does no one want our Gu family's granddaughter anymore?! It's not like we have an engagement. You're not allowed to go!"
The old master said unhappily.
Although the "Gong Sheng" wearing sunglasses last time had left a good impression on him…
But he was unexpectedly late today.
A man's most important character trait was to be punctual.
No matter how high his status was or how busy he was with work, he had to fulfill his promise on time.
But he saw Qiqi's small face turn towards the window repeatedly. She looked at the door repeatedly and was disappointed.
It made his heart ache.
No matter how good a man was, making a woman wait like this discounted his worth.
The old master suddenly changed his mind. He felt that "Gong Sheng" wasn't a good match for Gu Qiqi.
Of course, Gu Xuexue was even more unworthy!
He hadn't forgotten how Gu Xuexue lied just now.
Before she changed this terrible habit, he didn't want to let Gu Xuexue out to embarrass the Gu family.
Old Madam didn't expect that Old Master would reject her suggestions one after another.
She really wanted to slam the table and leave!
Holding onto her last trace of patience, she asked, "Old man, you mean that if there's an engagement, we can ask for a proposal?"
"Yes."
"Then, we have an engagement with the Mu family!"