"Where? I’ve gained weight recently." Bai Fanglan said, then shyly glanced at Wang Hu beside her. When someone compliments your partner, do you really not feel anything?
Who would have guessed Wang Hu didn’t notice her look and was just engrossed in shaking hands and talking with Gu Zishan? Bai Fanglan felt slightly suffocated as she wondered if it was lack of sentiment or simply disinterest in her!
But after all this time, she was used to it, and it’d be hard to say anything in front of others, so she just smiled and greeted Wang Guihua.
Wang Guihua was so astute, there was no way she’d miss it, but she just pretended not to know and let the two sit down, "Wang Hu hasn’t come over in a while, has he? Today we should make sure to have a good meal together."
Wang Hu laughed, "I’ll be leaving soon, just wanted to chat a bit with Gu Junming."
"He’ll be here shortly. I heard he’s bringing someone special," Wang Guihua chuckled.
Zhao Hong and Wang Dabao suddenly felt awkward. There’s clearly something big going on today, and it seems they didn’t plan on having them stay for dinner?
Wang Dabao glared at Zhao Hong, thinking, Look at the mess you got us into! How are things now?
Zhao Hong was helpless: How was I supposed to know today would turn out this way?
Just as they were pondering, someone else came in from outside, it was Yan Kai with Yang Hongying.
Gu Dongfang stood up, "Wow, what a coincidence, how did you get here?" He’s been friends with Mr. Yan for many years, so he was quite excited to see his friend’s child.
"Your reaction is making me feel unwelcome," Yan Kai teased.
"No way! You’re giving me... quite a surprise!" Gu Dongfang went over and patted him on the shoulder.
Wang Hu greeted Yan Kai and shook hands, the two were rivals now, knowing each other’s intentions but not laying them bare. Gu Juntao went to chat with Yang Hongying.
He whispered, "Calling reinforcements?"
Yang Hongying blushed slightly, "I was afraid it would get ugly."
"I’ve got you." Gu Juntao firmly held her hand, "We’ll definitely make it work."
But Yang Hongying jerked back as if shocked, taking several steps back.
This is the Gu Family home! What if others see?
Gu Juntao naturally understood her concerns and wasn’t angry, he just released her with a smile.
Though Yang Guihua didn’t notice, Wang Hu saw immediately and furrowed his brow slightly, thinking, This isn’t good.
Yang Hongying is a widow, there must be some issue between her and Gu Juntao.
He usually doesn’t meddle in such affairs, planning to leave early.
Bai Fanglan saw Yan Kai over there and was surprised, her grandpa had always wanted to draw the Yan Family closer, but they were impossible to invite! She turned to Gu Zishan and laughed, "Was this prominent guest invited by Uncle Gu?"
Yan Kai said nothing; he, like his father, despised the Bai Family’s way.
Gu Zishan smiled, "No, I really didn’t expect it! But since he’s here, he’s a guest. Please, sit."
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