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Chapter 31 The Young Mistress of the Gu Family? Just a Little Sister I Acquaintance

Huaizhou.

What an affectionate way to address someone.

Today, the hall is full of distinguished guests, and quite a few young people went to toast Gu Wentao, but Mr. Gu only drank the wine offered by Xie Jiaoyue.

Xie Jiaoyue even called Gu Huaizhou by his name in front of the old gentleman.

It seems that Xie Jiaoyue is truly the granddaughter-in-law whom the Gu family has chosen.

Xie Jiaoyue noticed the envious glances from those around her out of the corner of her eye, and she couldn't help but feel secretly delighted. This was a feeling that was even more captivating than being shone under the spotlight.

Becoming the young mistress of the Gu family is an achievement that transcends social classes, far superior to making a name for oneself in the entertainment industry.

Gu Wentao told Xie Jiaoyue, "The weather has been changing a lot lately, and Huaizhou caught a cold. I'm worried about him infecting our distinguished guests, so I've had him rest inside."

Upon learning that Gu Huaizhou was currently at the Gu family home, Xie Jiaoyue felt a surge of joy.

"Is Huaizhou's illness serious?" Xie Jiaoyue asked with concern. "Grandpa Gu, I'd like to visit him after the banquet."

Every time she came to the Gu family, she was able to visit Gu Huaizhou at his small building.

However, Gu Huaizhou has emotional disorders and severe social anxiety, so they are always separated by a screen whenever they meet.

Therefore, Xie Jiaoyue was certain that Grandpa Gu would not refuse her this time.

As expected, Gu Wentao did not refuse her. "After the banquet, I will take you to see him."

Xie Jiaoyue was overjoyed.

"By the way, Jiaoyue just turned 25 a few days ago, right? I heard Huaizhou gave you a guqin as a gift. Do you like it?"

Xie Jiaoyue nodded with a blush, "Of course I like him. I want to thank him in person when we meet later."

"Old Gu, this young lady looks unfamiliar. Whose daughter is she?" An elderly man with a long beard asked Gu Wentao about Xie Jiaoyue's identity.

Another elderly woman chimed in jokingly, "Brother Gu is probably afraid we'll get jealous and try to steal your granddaughter-in-law, so he's reluctant to introduce her to us, right?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Jiaoyue lowered her head shyly, even her earlobes turning red.

What a shy look on a young man's face, his budding romance just beginning to blossom.

She thought to herself, now that her close friends were asking about her identity, Grandpa Gu should take the opportunity to reveal her relationship with Gu Huaizhou.

The thought of their relationship becoming public made Xie Jiaoyue's heart race.

The guests in the surrounding seats also perked up their ears.

“Professor Wen, you’ve misunderstood.” Gu Wentao held Xie Jiaoyue’s wrist and introduced her to the old professor with a serious expression, “This girl is Xie Jiaoyue. She’s a little sister we’ve known in Huaizhou for over ten years.”

"She's not only beautiful, but also kind-hearted."

Changing the subject, Gu Wentao sighed, "Good girls are in high demand. If you old folks have your eyes on one, you'd better hurry up and prepare for your grandsons!"

As soon as Gu Wentao finished speaking, the atmosphere around them suddenly became quiet.

Xie Jiaoyue's once radiant smile had become stiff.

She looked at Gu Wentao in disbelief, wondering if she had misheard.

Was Grandpa Gu just trying to set her up with someone?

But the person she's going to marry is Gu Huaizhou!

Professor Wen and his group of old friends looked at Xie Jiaoyue with somewhat subtle expressions.

So she wasn't Huaizhou's girlfriend after all?

So why does this Miss Xie keep calling Huaizhou by his name?

"It seems we old folks have misunderstood." Professor Wen smiled kindly, then praised Xie Jiaoyue, "Miss Xie is young, beautiful, well-behaved, and sensible. With such an outstanding girl, how could she not find a good match?"

"If you ask me, Brother Gu, you're such a spoilsport. Young people have their own views on love, why are you, an old man, meddling so much?"

Gu Wentao then said, "This girl is someone Huaizhou and I watched grow up. Marriage is a big deal, and Huaizhou specifically told me to help Jiaoyue make a good choice."

The old foxes all understood Gu Wentao's deeper meaning.

Judging from his words, it was Gu Huaizhou's idea to introduce Xie Jiaoyue to a potential partner?

Xie Jiaoyue's mind was buzzing, and she couldn't hear what Gu Wentao and his group of old guys were saying.

Xie Jiaoyue's shattered rationality gradually calmed down after Xie Xingyun pulled her back to her seat.

"elder brother."

Xie Jiaoyue grabbed Xie Xingyun's arm, and said with difficulty, "Did you hear what Grandpa Gu just said clearly?"

Xie Jiaoyue doubted that she had misheard and didn't believe that Gu Wentao wanted to set her up on a blind date.

Moreover, Gu Huaizhou was aware of this matter!

Xie Xingyun's expression was also very serious.

He never expected that Old Master Gu would deny Xie Jiaoyue's relationship with Gu Huaizhou in front of those old friends.

If Gu Huaizhou had no feelings for Jiao Yue, why didn't he say so sooner?

Why did they have to hear it today, and embarrass Jiaoyue in front of so many people?

As Xie Jiaoyue's older brother, Xie Xingyun felt sorry for his sister.

He felt very distressed.

Xie Xingyun held his sister's hand tightly and comforted her in a low voice, "Jiaoyue, it's okay if you can't marry Gu Huaizhou."

“Our Xie family isn’t bad either, and you’re young, beautiful, and a big star. You’ll definitely find someone better!”

Xie Jiaoyue remained silent.

Better...

The best person she could get in touch with was Gu Huaizhou.

Apart from Gu Huaizhou, no one else is the best option.

Xie Jiaoyue pulled her hand out of Xie Xingyun's palm and ate her meal absentmindedly, but a few tears quietly dripped onto the plate.

Seeing Xie Jiaoyue so dejected, Jiang Qingkong felt a surge of pleasure, but she didn't provoke Xie Jiaoyue at this moment.

Suddenly, Jiang Qingkong patted Xie Xingyun's hand, reminding him, "Li Xi took her wine glass and went to Old Master Gu's side!"

Xie Xingyun looked in surprise toward Li Xi's position.

That spot was already empty.

He turned back to look at table number 1 and sure enough, he saw Li Xi, dressed in a red dress with strikingly fair skin, walking up to Gu Wentao with a glass of wine in her hand.

Seeing this, Xie Xingyun frowned almost imperceptibly and muttered under his breath, "Isn't she courting death?"

Xie Xingyun had previously heard Li Xi spouting nonsense about seducing Gu Huaizhou, but he always thought she was just saying it out of anger.

Does she really think she can become the young mistress of the Gu family just because of her looks?

"Ha." Xie Jiaoyue was also amused by this scene.

"idiot!"

"Did you think you could curry favor with Grandpa Gu and successfully seduce Gu Huaizhou just because you're a bit pretty?"

"What a show-off, putting on airs!"

Xie Jiaoyue gripped her chopsticks tightly, waiting to see Li Xi be ridiculed by Old Master Gu and kicked out of the house.