Chapter 844: Chapter 846: Don’t Be Fooled
"You don’t know the situation, so don’t speak carelessly." Gu Junhe knew very well how Zou Yaru married him, but having Xu Nianhua lay it out so plainly on the table, as a man, how could he have any face?
"Fine, I won’t bring up past events. Why did Zou Yaru leave? Don’t you have any idea?" Xu Nianhua thought of how in less than a year, Zou Yaru, like a delicate and vibrant flower, quickly withered away. If this had nothing to do with Gu Junhe, she wouldn’t believe it.
Gu Junhe looked at Xu Nianhua in astonishment, seemingly surprised by how much she knew. Then he lowered his eyes and said, "So, she went looking for that poor chauffeur gigolo."
"Zou Yaru came to see me. When I saw her, she was so thin the wind could blow her away, and she fainted from anemia. The doctor said it was a consequence of miscarriage without proper care. May I ask, how did she miscarry?" Xu Nianhua countered instead of answering.
Gu Junhe’s face showed guilt. How did Zou Yaru miscarry?
It naturally happened when he was drunk and quarreled with Zou Yaru, and accidentally caused the miscarriage.
"Nianhua, you’re still young; there are things you don’t understand." Gu Junhe’s mother stepped forward, fully aware of the situation with her son. Now, being questioned bluntly by Xu Nianhua, she felt disgraced and spoke earnestly: "A woman getting married is like a second rebirth. Now, you’re a daughter of the Gu Family; what kind of man can’t you find? You must open your eyes wide and be vigilant; don’t be fooled."
"Whether poor chauffeurs or rich men, the most important thing in marriage is the other’s character. If their character is lacking, then I won’t marry them no matter how wealthy they are." Xu Nianhua stepped aside and stood next to Pei Yicheng, holding his hand tightly. When mentioning character issues, she deliberately glanced at Gu Junhe.
Although Xu Nianhua hadn’t said it directly, the implication was crystal clear.
Gu Junhe’s mother’s face immediately turned as dark as a pot.
"Sister-in-law, the child just returned and may have said some inappropriate words, please don’t take it to heart." Fang Yue quickly interjected, seeing the tense situation, and signaled to Xu Nianhua, saying, "Nianhua, quickly apologize to your aunt. Your aunt cares for your well-being. Not just any cat or dog can marry into our Gu Family."
"Aunt, I didn’t say anything wrong, so why should I apologize?" Xu Nianhua refused to swallow an insult due to Fang Yue’s status.
"Aunt Fang, may I ask which words of my little sister were wrong? With a man of rotten character, no matter how rich, my sister won’t marry them. So do daughters of the Gu Family marry only based on wealth, regardless of the character of the person?" Xu Nian’an suddenly spoke up, standing behind Xu Nianhua, firmly supporting her.
Although Xu Nianji said nothing, he stood behind Xu Nianhua as well, ensuring no one would bully his little sister.
"You... I..."
Fang Yue initially intended to mediate, but Xu Nianhua’s fervent seriousness not only angered Gu Junhe’s mother more but even left Fang Yue herself filled with rage.
The gathering ended in dismay, despite Gu Hai and Gu Mingzhu’s earnest attempts to retain them. But Xu Nianhua’s intention to leave and see her grandfather was apparent. Gu Hai couldn’t persuade her to stay, so he merely urged her to visit home often.