"No," Grandpa Zhuang spoke out, "my heart has been hanging all this time, and if she really is the granddaughter of my sister, then if I miss this, I will regret it for the rest of my life!"
Grandpa Zhuang’s voice was filled with pain, as if he was just short of beating his chest in anguish.
Grandma Zhuang hastily soothed him, "Don’t be so anxious. How about this, we wait until your health stabilizes a bit, and then we’ll proceed, okay?" Chapters first released on novel(ꜰ)ire.net
Gu Wenjuan clasped her skirt in both hands, deep in thought, unsure of what to make of the situation.
Upon seeing Gu Wenjuan gripping the hem of her dress, Sha Sha asked, "What does Gu Wenjuan herself think?"
Although the Zhuang Family was not as prominent as the Mo Family or the Yu Family, they were on equal footing with the Sha Family.
But the difference was that Shalan dealt in jewelry while the Zhuang Family had been running a pawnshop since the last century, and over time, their business had grown and expanded into the financial industry, possessing a deep foundation.
If she truly was the granddaughter of the Zhuang Family, then Gu Wenjuan would truly rise like a phoenix to the top of the tree!
Gu Wenjuan’s heart beat wildly.
She had never imagined that by merely encountering an old man on the street today, she would now be caught up in such an affair.
Gu Wenjuan found it hard to believe, yet the reality was right before her eyes, and this Grandpa Zhuang was clearly not the same sort of person as Gu ZhenGuo.
Gu ZhenGuo was a mean-spirited man, vulgar and despicable, sleazy and base, but Grandpa Zhuang was completely different.
Besides, he was a neighbor of Princess Mo’s maternal family.
If the Sha Family’s facade was magnificent, being their neighbor, could the Zhuang Family be far behind?
Yet, Gu Wenjuan dared not speak.
They said that Grandpa Zhuang’s health was poor.
If she went along with what Grandpa Zhuang said, wouldn’t she be seen as an unworthy descendant?
This suggestion absolutely could not come from her.
"The greatest wish of my late mother was to reunite with my sister’s family," Grandpa Zhuang said, heartbroken, his voice quivering with emotion, "but despite her longstanding hope, she never saw it fulfilled. She’s been gone for so many years now, and I’ve been unable to locate my sister, to pass on her last wishes. Now that there’s finally hope, how can you not let me try?"
Seeing her husband so distressed, Grandma Zhuang also felt an immense sorrow.
Mo Shu looked at Gu Wenjuan, noting her seemingly helpless and sympathetic demeanor, and let out a light sigh.
Someone had to play the role of the villain.
Gu Wenjuan had suffered too much in her life already. She might have had a chance to turn her fortunes around and live a better life, but now, due to her own intervention, she was losing the opportunity to ascend the social ladder—an opportunity that Mo Shu hoped more than anyone she would get.
After a moment, Mo Shu said, "If that’s the case, why not just give it a try? DNA can be extracted not just from blood, but also from hair, nails, or even skin flakes," Mo Shu paused, glanced at the obviously conflicted old couple from the Zhuang Family and Gu Wenjuan, and continued, "Since it’s just a trial, I think the possibility is quite substantial. If it turns out to be true, then that would be great. Grandpa Zhuang could fulfill his long-cherished wish, and his heartache could be relieved. Wen Nuan could also find someone to rely on."
A wave of emotion stirred in Gu Wenjuan’s heart as she looked at Mo Shu, her mind a complex tangle.
Princess Mo was truly beautiful, particularly when she spoke. The spiritual energy that seemed to burst forth from her brows and eyes was something Gu Wenjuan had never seen before.
Gu Wenjuan also noticed that as Mo Shu spoke, all eyes were on her.
Especially Yu Siqiao’s.