Sensational! Fake Noble VS Real Genius-Chapter 1642: Engagement Terminated

Unaware of the subtle thoughts of the Gu Family members, Madam Ling chose not to elaborate further after Mother Gu spoke, merely saying, "I see, that’s good, that’s good."

She couldn’t help but find it strange; after a few months apart, Gu Zhiqi seemed like a completely different person.

Previously, Gu Zhiqi was utterly infatuated with Ling Yuanzhou, clearly determined to marry no one else.

However, this change was for the best.

Although the Gu Family hadn’t expelled Gu Zhiqi, she was ultimately not their biological child.

No matter how favored she was now, what if one day she fell out of favor?

She didn’t want such a daughter-in-law.

As for Gu Xiyue...

Just a girl from the countryside; aside from being somewhat attractive and having good grades, she had no other merits.

She didn’t want such a daughter-in-law either.

In fact, Ling Yuanzhou had mentioned dissolving the engagement to Madam Ling quite some time ago. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

But either the Ling Family was too busy, or the Gu Family couldn’t gather the necessary people.

Especially with Gu Xiyue and Gu Zhiqi, who were always occupied, spending only a few days at home each month.

Conveniently, today was the start of the school year, and both Gu Xiyue and Gu Zhiqi were at home, prompting the Ling Family to come over immediately.

Since both sides were eager to dissolve the engagement, it was settled swiftly.

Finally, it was time to return the tokens of the engagement.

The Patriarch of the Ling Family held the Jade Pendant and personally handed it to Old Master Gu, feeling ashamed as he faced Old Master Gu, "Uncle Gu, I... I apologize for my mother and Aunt Wei."

Wei was the surname of Old Madam Gu, whose full name was Wei Jin. She had passed away many years ago.

The year she passed away was the same year Gu Huaijin was born.

Gu Huaijin’s name was personally chosen by the old man, derived from the phrase ’cherishing jade and holding precious stones,’ and it also served as a way to remember Wei Jin.

Old Master Gu took the token and said to the Patriarch of the Ling Family, "Children will have their own fortunes. Since they don’t like it, let them be. If Ah Jin were alive, she would surely agree with dissolving the engagement."

The Patriarch of the Ling Family listened and nodded, saying, "Indeed." He paused and then looked at Gu Changchuan and Gu Huaijin, saying, "I hope this matter won’t harm the harmony between our families. In the future, we should continue cooperating in business."

Gu Changchuan responded with a cheerful grin, "Of course."

Only he himself knew how sincere that smile really was.

In any case, once the Ling Family left, Gu Changchuan demonstrated an instant disappearance of his smile, then turned his head to Gu Huaijin and said: "Starting tomorrow, cease all business interactions with the Ling Family."

Gu Huaijin agreed without a second thought.

Even if Gu Changchuan hadn’t said it, he would do the same.

Old Master Gu listened to Gu Changchuan’s words and tapped the floor with his cane.

Upon hearing the sound, Gu Changchuan immediately looked at Old Master Gu but couldn’t tell whether he was pleased or angry, prompting Gu Changchuan to quickly say, "Dad, I know you cherish the sentiments between Old Madam Ling and Mom, but sentiments can’t be cherished forever. If we don’t cut off business ties, what difference does it make from not dissolving the engagement?"

"Besides, if others hear of this, what would they think of our Gu Family?"

"Do they really think the Gu Family’s engagements can be annulled just like that?"

As soon as Gu Changchuan finished, Old Master Gu glared at him and said, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

"I never said we shouldn’t cut off business ties."

Gu Changchuan: "..."

Then why did you tap your cane?