In the original plot of the novel, Gu Wenjuan’s family recognition went very smoothly, and she later successfully found her relatives, becoming the heiress of a wealthy household.
There was no involvement of Gu ZhenGuo at all in the middle of it.
So, this time should be the same.
As expected, Gu Wenjuan lowered her eyes and said, "My mother has passed away, and my father... it’s inconvenient for him to come."
Mo Shu secretly heaved a sigh of relief, picked up a fruit fork, and skewered an apple for Yu Siqiao, "It’s sweet, try it." Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by NoveI-Fire.ɴet
Yu Siqiao took a bite, and Mo Shu asked, "How is it?"
Yu Siqiao nodded lightly and murmured in a low voice, "Anything you feed me is sweet."
Mo Shu’s ears reddened slightly as he looked around and noticed Grandpa Zhuang next door looking at them with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile. Feeling a bit embarrassed, he said, "Okay, don’t eat anymore."
Yu Siqiao’s lips curled slightly, and he leaned down to whisper a few more words in her ear.
Gu Wenjuan noticed their interaction, and there was even more loneliness in her eyes.
If her family background weren’t , maybe she could boldly declare who her elders were, and she could boldly ask in front of them over the phone whether her father could come, whether it would be convenient for him.
But now, she didn’t want Gu ZhenGuo to appear at all.
He didn’t deserve to.
Sha Mian quickly glossed over the topic and asked a few more questions, to which Gu Wenjuan replied vaguely.
Seeing her voice growing softer, Sha Mian felt this girl seemed to have a small amount of courage and was extremely self-deprecating in her words.
Casting a look at Mo Shu, Sha Mian asked in a cheery tone, "How did Mo Shu and Miss Gu meet?"
"She used to be a student at Mo Business," Mo Shu said.
Sha Mian nodded in understanding.
Although Mo Business was filled with either the wealthy or the noble, they also highly coveted talented individuals with both integrity and ability.
They offered special admission every year, attracting students from humble backgrounds with substantial scholarships.
Gu Wenjuan was probably one such case.
Taking it in stride, Sha Mian complimented, "Then Miss Gu must be both studious and virtuous, with both integrity and talent, to be admitted to Mo Business. Coincidentally, a friend’s son also studies there, providing an opportunity for everyone to look after each other."
Gu Wenjuan felt even more awkward.
Grandpa Zhuang, seeing this girl who appeared very uncomfortable and tense, finally couldn’t help but speak up, "Young lady, what did you just say your father’s name was?"
"Gu... Gu ZhenGuo," Gu Wenjuan’s voice was very soft.
Grandpa Zhuang nodded and continued, "And your mother?"
"Her name is Zhou Mengdie."
Grandpa Zhuang seemed somewhat excited as he asked, "Last name Zhou? Do you know what your grandmother’s name is?"
Mo Shu, sensing where this conversation was headed, felt something was amiss.
Could it be that Gu Wenjuan’s family recognition ceremony was starting ahead of schedule?
Yu Siqiao, noticing her distraction, gave her a gentle nudge and said, "Shall we go see Grandma? Let them talk. We’ll head back soon after."
Mo Shu shook his head, "Let’s wait a bit longer."
Gu Wenjuan paused when she heard Grandpa Zhuang’s question.
Grandpa Zhuang quickly explained, "Don’t misunderstand, I just think you look a bit like my sister."
Just then, Sha Sha, who happened to walk by, burst into laughter, "Grandpa Zhuang, that’s so old-fashioned of you!"
Grandpa Zhuang replied earnestly, "It’s true. Do you remember the family portrait I have hanging in the living room? Back when my sister was young, she was just as beautiful. Later, to marry a poor boy, she ran away overnight. She eloped with him, and her whereabouts have been unknown ever since!"