Chapter 969: Gu Shuzhi Vomited Blood

Editor: Henyee Translations

The second branch, Gu Zhao’an’s family, wore ugly expressions.

Gu Shuxue stood beside Old Madam Gu indignantly and whispered, “Grandma…”

Old Madam Gu also frowned. Whether it was the second or third branch, the one thing she did not want was for the first branch to be in charge!

Gu Zhaoming, that unfilial son, would definitely not treat her like an empress dowager.

“I don’t agree! Back then, Gu Zhaoming killed the Old Master. He’s not qualified to succeed the Family Head.” Old Madam Gu was not entirely confident and could only bring up this old grievance.

Old Master Gu looked at Old Madam Gu with a piercing gaze. “Don’t you know the truth of what happened back then?”

“Zhaoye, you explain.”

Old Master Gu turned to Gu Zhaoye.

Gu Zhaoye was startled. He suddenly remembered that someone had gotten him drunk at a nightclub to extract information from him. The incident had even been posted online.

Old Madam Gu had clearly remembered this matter as well. Her gaze towards Gu Zhaoye became sharper. It was all her stupid son’s fault for running his mouth when he was drunk.

She and Old Master Gu forced a smile. “Old man, those are just rumors on the Internet.”

Old Master Gu snorted and turned to Gu Zhaoye with a solemn expression. The dignity of the Family Head was evident. “Zhaoye?”

Gu Zhaoye was terrified by his father’s authoritative stance, feeling his legs go weak.

What should I do, what should I do, what should I do…

Yes, my son! He must have a solution!

Gu Zhaoye looked to Gu Shuzhi for help.

Gu Shuzhi nodded calmly.

Since he was planning to beg for mercy from the eldest branch, he needed to start currying favor now.

Realization dawned on Gu Zhaoye, and he quickly stopped panicking. “That’s right! It’s just a rumor!”

Old Madam Gu snorted coldly. At least this son had some conscience!

At this moment, Gu Shuzhi felt like a dog in the situation.

His nod was meant to indicate he could provide the whole story, not to agree with what Grandma said!

Now, he had not only failed to please the eldest branch but was also digging himself deeper into trouble.

Old Master Gu looked at Gu Zhaoye with a cold gaze. “Zhaoye, aren’t you going to tell the truth?”

Gu Shuzhi discreetly kicked Gu Zhaoye under the table.

Gu Zhaoye was startled by Old Master Gu’s serious expression and by Gu Shuzhi’s kick. He jumped up immediately.

“I—”

He glanced at Gu Shuzhi for guidance.

Gu Shuzhi did not nod or shake his head this time. Instead, he mouthed a silent reminder, “Tell the truth.”

Gu Zhaoye’s eyes lit up, and he said with newfound confidence, “I’m telling the truth! Dad, I’m telling the truth!”

It was definitely wise to follow his son’s lead!

Gu Shuzhi clutched his chest, feeling like he might vomit blood.

Gu Zhao’an smiled and said, “Dad, look, Third Brother already said it was a rumor back then. Someone with ulterior motives must have framed us.”

Gu Yang watched the exchange between Gu Zhaoye and Gu Shuzhi with amusement. When she heard Gu Zhao’an’s words, she raised an eyebrow and reminded Gu Shuzhi with a smile, “Cousin Shuzhi, do you think so too?”

Hearing Gu Yang’s words, Gu Zhao’an and Old Madam Gu frowned. However, due to her current status, they didn’t dare to dismiss her as an adopted daughter.

After all, Old Master Gu had declared he would treat Gu Yang as his granddaughter.

Gu Yang merely smiled and said nothing more. Though she was close to Grandpa Xiao, it was impossible for her to consider Old Master Gu as her biological grandfather.

Gu Shuzhi felt as though he had been given a reprieve. He decided that he needed to control the conversation before his father got them all into even deeper trouble.

He stood up and addressed Old Master Gu, “Grandpa, my father was just nervous and misspoke. Actually, what happened online wasn’t a rumor. Dad was afraid of your displeasure and didn’t want to admit it.”

“But I can’t let Dad distort the truth, nor can I let Eldest Uncle be wronged again.”

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