Chapter 631: Chapter 632: Self-Humiliation
Xia Yangyang quickly changed the subject.
It reminded the old man.
He turned to Gu Qichen and asked, “Why haven’t you broken things off with that young actress yet? Do I really have to step in?”
There seemed to be a slight shift in Gu Qichen’s gaze.
Gu Qichen responded, “Don’t interfere with her, I’ll take care of it myself.”
The old man huffed, “I’ve been hearing you say that for the last three years. You seem bewitched. Don’t think I don’t know that girl’s background. She used to be a hostess in a nightclub, and her past is questionable. It’s a disgrace for you to keep her around. You may not care about your reputation, but the Gu Family does.”
Xia Yangyang listened and found it laughable.
The old man always placed reputation and face at the forefront.
So even twenty years ago when Gu Mingzhu did those disgraceful things, the Gu Family found a way to suppress it all.
Gu Qichen didn’t relent, “Father, keep your hands off Xinyi’s matters, or else you know how temperamental I can be.”
The old man laughed at Gu Qichen’s words, “The last time you were so stubborn with me was also for a woman’s sake. Why do you always make foolish decisions for a woman?”
Listening to “Xinyi” from Gu Qichen’s mouth felt like a knife twist in Xia Yangyang’s heart.
Xia Yangyang was aware she was playing the fool.
She kept mentioning divorce to Gu Qichen as a reminder to him, but more so as a reminder to herself.
They were already divorced, and she had no right to interfere in Gu Qichen’s life.
Over the past four years, even if Gu Qichen had countless women, it was his right and none of her concern.
However, when she first found out about Zhang Xinyi, Xia Yangyang was mostly indifferent.
She, like everyone else, thought that woman was simply a tool for Gu Qichen to fend off his loneliness.
At the least, she would not be more important than Xi Zijun in Gu Qichen’s heart.
But Xia Yangyang had now realized.
The girl had an irreplaceable position in Gu Qichen’s heart, because he was willing to even shake his cherished family ties for her.
“What I do, I am aware of. Please don’t interfere.” Gu Qichen’s tone was determined.
The old man, who was already holding back anger, said, “You think you know, but I don’t think you do at all. The girl attempted suicide at your engagement banquet, doesn’t that show she has ulterior motives? And this woman beside you, so ruthless in the past, forcing your sister to ruin herself and become desperate. With so much hatred for our Gu Family, why would she willingly have your child? Now, she comes back with a child, what is her true purpose? I will not recognize that child as my grandson, so don’t even think about discussing remarriage with me.”
The old man’s words were resolute.
Although Xia Yangyang felt a chill when hearing the old man would not recognize Xia Ye, she also felt relieved.
It’s for the best, with the old man as a huge obstacle.
At least Gu Qichen couldn’t do as he pleased.
Xia Yangyang didn’t have to worry about Gu Qichen trying to take custody of Xia Ye.
Because the Gu Family wouldn’t even acknowledge the child.
But Gu Mingzhu seemed slightly hesitant, “Father, don’t be . Since the child is already here, we have to consider many things.”
The old man turned around, “Why are you so disappointing?”
In front of the old man, Gu Mingzhu was almost childlike.
Lowering her head, she said softly, “I’m going to see the child.”
After saying that, Gu Mingzhu walked out of the study.