"I will find a time to hold a press conference to annul the engagement between us."

When he said this, Gu Lingqian remained expressionless, but only he knew how much pain was in his heart.

The Old Master seriously scanned it a few times before his gaze fell back on Gu Lingqian.

"So, you really have no thoughts about Xia Yinian at all?" His cold voice sounded.

"I already said it’s just a transaction, but now Grandma doesn’t like Nian Nian anymore, this engagement is meaningless." Gu Lingqian responded softly.

"Just a transaction, and yet you’ve risked everything for it several times?" The contract seems real, but the Old Master still seemed a bit skeptical.

"Do you want your grandson to be so irresponsible? Before the engagement is annulled, Nian Nian is still my fiancée, and I have a responsibility to ensure her safety."

Gu Lingqian met the Old Master’s gaze, with no previous anger. Uncle had slammed the door and left; he couldn’t anger Grandpa anymore.

"Since Nian Nian isn’t like that, I hope Grandpa can be generous. As a friend, I can’t just stand by and watch her get hurt."

"Are you threatening me too?" The Old Master frowned, speaking coldly.

"Ling Qian wouldn’t dare." Gu Lingqian shook his head, "I just want to remind Grandpa that harmony is most precious."

"Uncle has sacrificed so much for the Shengshi Group, for the Gu Family, and you’re willing to watch him break away from the Gu Family?"

"You know it’s not worth it for a woman, but you understand Uncle’s character, Grandpa. He won’t retract what he’s said."

"Rather than letting relations become so tense over a woman, it’s better to let him make his own decision."

Gu Lingqian’s earlier "not worth it for a woman" referred to Xia Yinian, and later "over a woman" referred to Yu Wanqing.

His meaning, the Old Master understood, and Yu Wanqing was also aware.

"And I believe the benefits that other families can bring to the Gu Family, Uncle can achieve them too." Gu Lingqian continued.

"Wanqing, why... are you crying?" The Old Madam’s weak voice interrupted their conversation.

Yu Wanqing had her back turned to the others, and upon hearing the Old Madam’s words, she sobbed even harder.

"Grandpa, I’ve said all I need to say. I’ll keep this contract myself." Gu Lingqian took the contract back from the Old Master’s hands.

After glancing at the person on the bed, he nodded slightly at the Old Master.

"Grandpa, I’ll leave now, and I hope you consider my words carefully."

With the words finished, Gu Lingqian turned and left.

Hearing the soft sound of the closing door, Yu Wanqing cried even more fiercely but kept suppressing it.

"Wanqing, don’t cry. Wanqing is my daughter-in-law, don’t cry, don’t cry." The Old Madam’s hand on the Old Master’s palm moved slightly.

The Old Master turned back to meet the Old Madam’s gaze, his face doting.

"Wanqing is our daughter-in-law, I know, don’t worry! Rest well, you’ll have to attend Beicheng and Wanqing’s wedding then, okay?"

"Dad." Yu Wanqing bit her lip tightly, took several deep breaths, "Forget it, I don’t want to see you at odds with Beicheng."

Tears hovered in her eyes, threatening to fall at any moment.

"You’ve already gotten engaged, this boy is just temporarily blinded, he will come around, don’t worry!"

The Old Master patted Yu Wanqing’s shoulder, his eyes showing an inscrutable color.