Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: Coming Uninvited
Chapter 367: Coming Uninvited
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Aunt Wang spoke with a tone of disdain, “Stop pretending to be wealthy. No matter how genuine your knock-offs may appear, you’re still country bumpkins. You have no sense of propriety, coming to a wedding feast empty-handed. How can you have the nerve?”
Aunt Wang and her husband exchanged a knowing glance, their faces adorned with a contemptuous smile that suggested they saw through everything. They suspected that the couple, Gu Zi, had spent all their money on their outfits to save face, leaving them with nothing to buy a gift. The thought amused them greatly.
They couldn’t fathom why Gu Shan and Zhang Mei would invite such people to the banquet. These country bumpkins were simply not fit for such an occasion. Aunt Wang was about to voice her thoughts when her husband stopped her.
Her husband was well aware that their own gift was not of any significant value. It was merely everyday items like cigarettes, alcohol, and biscuits that others had given them and they hadn’t finished. This made them seem more considerate than the empty-handed Gu Zi couple, but there was no need to voice this so loudly. He was not willing to lose face alongside his wife.
He was also in a hurry to meet Deputy Chief He. He had brought a bottle of fine wine that he had been saving, intending to present it to the Deputy Chief. He had heard that the Deputy Chief had already arrived and he did not want to be delayed by this couple any longer.
He chastised his wife, saying generously, “You’re not young anymore, yet you talk so much. Gu Zi is the adopted daughter of the Gu family, it’s only right that she’s here. Let’s stop talking about this and go in. Gu Zi, you go in first.”
The tall, thin man appeared polite and humble at this moment, but in reality, he was afraid that entering with Gu Zi would damage his reputation. That’s why he urged them to go in first, a move that was hypocritical and pretentious.
Gu Zi and Su Shen saw through his act but didn’t mind. They didn’t want to have much to do with these people. Gu Zi declined his offer, saying, “Uncle, why don’t you take Aunt Wang in first? You seem to be in a hurry. My husband and I are not.”
Aunt Wang snorted coldly and said to her husband, “See? She doesn’t appreciate it. Let’s not bother with her. Whether she can get in or not is still a question. She might just be here to cause trouble. Let’s go.”
Aunt Wang’s husband, seeing Gu Zits indifferent expression, was taken aback. He thought to himself that Gu Zi, who was no longer the Gu family’s darling, was ungrateful. He had spoken earlier to save her face, but she didn’t appreciate it. Well, then he wouldn’t bother with her anymore.
“Let’s go in then. Gu Zi, you and your husband take your time,” they said, turning to walk towards the entrance. Aunt Wang’s mocking voice floated back, “Let’s see if Zhang Mei invited them or if they came uninvited. There will be a good show to watch soon, haha…”
Aunt Wang and her husband entered first, followed by Gu Zi and Su Shen, who were at the entrance giving their wedding gift. Gong Xin had just returned and spotted her darling Gu Zi. She rushed over, took her hand, and exclaimed dramatically, “You’re finally here! I’ve missed you so much! Come on, I’ll take you upstairs.”
Gong Xin, in the company of Gu Zi and Su Shen, bypassed Aunt Wang and her husband, heading straight for the elevator. Upon recognizing Su Shen and Gu Zi, Aunt Wang was about to express her displeasure, but her eyes fell on the young mistress of the Gong family. Aunt Wang and her husband couldn’t help but wonder, how did Gong Xin end up so close to Gu Zi, and by such a
coincidence?
Before they could ponder further, they hurriedly approached to greet her. “Isn’t this Miss Gong Xin? What a coincidence to see you here. How come you’re here?”
Everyone in the compound knew the young mistress of the Gong family. She was known for her free-spirited nature and distaste for social obligations. It was rare for them to even catch a glimpse of her, so running into her now was an opportunity they couldn’t pass up.
However, Aunt Wang found it strange. Weren’t Gong Xin and Gu Zi always at odds? Yet, today they stood together without any sign of disagreement, even standing quite close. It was odd.
The sight of the two standing harmoniously together made Aunt Wang somewhat uncomfortable. She preferred seeing them at odds; it was more familiar and reassuring.
Gong Xin cast a cold glance at Aunt Wang and her husband. She had no idea who these people were, but she detested dealing with those who tried to curry favor with her.
She moved closer to Gu Zi and said irritably, “What’s so coincidental? Shouldn’t I be here for my brother’s wedding today?”
“Of course, of course. My dear, this is Gong Xin, the daughter of Mr. Gong. Isn’t she beautiful? She’s as stunning as a movie star!” Aunt Wang introduced Gong Xin to her husband with a wide grin, acting as if she was well-acquainted with her. However, to Gong Xin, this felt invasive and highly annoying..