188 Severing Ties
Gu Man felt that it was necessary to resolve the matter at once so that Gu Yuan would not have the t.i.tle of adopting an orphan despite not bearing the responsibility.
Seeing Gu Man’s deep expression, Gu Yuan was afraid that she would expose everything without rhyme or reason. He quickly said, “Gu Man, there are some things that we can just explain when we get back. Why make a fool of our family in public?”
“Since you’ve come to look for me now, let’s make things clear at once. As long as you don’t slander me, I won’t say anything else. While everyone is here, I want to make it clear again that I have nothing to do with the Gu family from now on.”
The people around them started whispering.
Mrs. Zhou walked over and approached Gu Man. She asked softly, “Gu Man, why don’t you consider it again? It’s not easy to leave a family and live alone. You still have to take the college entrance examination. You can leave after university.”
“There’s no need. I don’t want to live by relying on others. I have the ability to be self-sufficient,” Gu Man said firmly.
Seeing that Gu Man did not seem to be forcing herself, Mrs. Zhou could only nod. “If there’s anything, remember to look for me.”
Gu Man nodded gratefully.
Seeing that everyone was looking over, Gu Yuan and Qu Bei decided to stop talking about this.
Qu Bei pretended to be aggrieved. “Alright, I’m powerless to refute it. We accept your decision.”
Qu Bei’s words seemed to be telling everyone that Gu Man was unreasonable and made the Gu family very pa.s.sive.
Gu Man understood what Qu Bei meant, but she felt that there was no point in arguing anymore, so she did not say anything.
However, Xiang Li said, “Mrs. Gu, of course you can refute. You can say anything for everyone to judge. If others hear you say this, they will misunderstand. Those who don’t understand will think that it’s all Gu Man’s fault.”
Gu Yuan quickly said, “Actually, there’s nothing to refute. We’ll find a chance to sit down and chat with Gu Man later. We’ll leave first. You guys continue chatting.”
Gu Yuan pulled Qu Bei gently and turned to leave.
Qu Bei could only follow helplessly.
Gu Rou was secretly paying attention to the situation here. She saw Gu Yuan and Qu Bei walking back from afar, so she went up to them. Seeing that their expressions were not good, Gu Rou immediately asked, “Dad, Mom, how is it?”
Gu Yuan finished the champagne in his hand in one go, but he pulled a long face and did not say anything. Qu Bei replied, “Gu Man said in public that she has nothing to do with the Gu family in the future. She’s really embarra.s.sing our Gu family.”
“She really said it?”
Gu Rou was shocked. Could it be that Gu Man really wanted to leave the Gu family and was not just talking about it?
“Why would I lie to you? She can’t wait for the whole world to know about this. This adopted daughter fled the Gu family in just a few months. I don’t know what speculations others will have of us. That little b*tch Gu Man is really hateful,” Qu Bei said angrily in a low voice.
“Mom, pay attention to the occasion.” Gu Rou looked around and seemed to be relieved that no one was paying attention.
Gu Rou said angrily, “Didn’t I tell you not to look for her? Do you regret it now?”
“I didn’t expect Gu Man to say everything she wanted to regardless of the occasion,” Qu Bei muttered.
“Mom, don’t be rash in the future. Gu Man’s personality is not as easy to grasp as before. You have to be more careful,” Gu Rou reminded her carefully.
“Alright, I understand. Gu Man won’t return to the Gu Family in the future, and we won’t have any more disputes. I can’t be bothered with her,” Qu Bei said angrily.
At this moment, someone spoke to Gu Yuan, “Mr. Gu, I just heard that your adopted daughter wants to sever ties with your family?”
When Gu Yuan heard that this matter had already spread, he felt a headache coming on. However, he could only put on a smile and say politely, “I didn’t expect my daughter to be so naughty and make such a big joke.”
“It doesn’t sound like a joke to me. Besides, the madams of the Zhou and Bai families support her. Mr. Gu, it seems like you have to consider carefully when you do good next time.”
Gu Yuan’s anger was stuck in his chest, but he could only laugh and say, “Thank you for the reminder.”
After that person left, Gu Yuan took another big gulp of champagne.
Qu Bei looked up and did not see Zhang Yue. She asked Gu Rou, “Isn’t Zhang Yue with you?”
“He went to look for Auntie Zhang.” Gu Rou saw Zhang Yue standing beside Mrs. Zhang from afar. Beside him were Mrs. Zhou, Mrs. Bai, Gu Man, and the others.
The coldness around her at this moment was a stark contrast to the liveliness on Zhang Yue’s side. Gu Rou felt very upset. She felt that Zhang Yue seemed to be deliberately avoiding the Gu family.