Lin Miao felt that Zhang Mei had reminded her – indeed, Gu Zi had previously liked Gong Zhan so much, and she must still be unable to let him go.
Not only did she plan to visit the Lin family, but she also intended to take Gong Zhan along to make Gu Zi envy and feel uneasy.
Internally delighted, yet externally appearing teary-eyed and red, Lin Miao threw herself into Zhang Mei's embrace.
"Mom, thank you for believing in me, both you and Dad. No one has ever trusted me this much from childhood until now."
Seeing this, Gu Shan completely softened and said to Lin Miao, "Find Gong Zhan and have him accompany you to the Lin family. It'll serve as evidence, let the Gong family see your fearless attitude and prove that you haven't lied."
Gong's family head did not directly annul the engagement but mentioned postponing the wedding.
Gu Shan that if the Gong family saw Lin Miao's innocence, there might still be a chance for the union between the Gu family and the Gong family.
After all, Gong Zhan wasn't young anymore. Starting anew with someone else would take time, and finding someone trustworthy wouldn't be easy. The Gong family wouldn't easily give up on Lin Miao.
Gu Shan's suggestion aligned perfectly with Lin Miao's intentions. She replied, "All right, Dad."
In the Gong family's living room, the atmosphere was tense. Gong Xin hid in her room, leaving the door slightly ajar, listening to the commotion outside.
Madam Chen asked her husband, "Do you have a different opinion about Lin Miao now?"
The two families had met so many times; she and her husband weren't overly critical of Lin Miao.
She felt that her son was old and should have started a family long ago. The Gu family was well known and easy to control. They were the best choice to be in-laws.
Although Lin Miao wasn't outstanding like Gu Zi, she was indeed the Gu family's biological daughter and well-behaved.
However, what happened today made Madam Chen a little afraid. She felt that perhaps the real Lin Miao was different from the Lin Miao they saw.
"You're right." Mr. Gong frowned and said in a low, cold tone, "With our judgment, we can tell that those two young people from the Lin family aren't liars. So, who do you think is lying?
Madam Chen didn't say anything. Of course, she knew that Lin Miao was most likely lying.
After a long while, Madam Chen finally said, "Let's follow your plan and observe for now. I'll secretly look for other suitable girls within the quad as a backup."
Mr. Gong's silence was his agreement.
Gong Zhan didn't express an opinion. He felt there weren't many women who could match him. His parents would choose the most suitable one for him; he didn't need to worry about such matters.
However, he was still thinking about Gu Zi. He couldn't understand why she willingly married the rural man.
Was it to spite him? Such an action seemed too childish.
Madam Chen recalled the matter of transferring household registration mentioned by the Gu family earlier and asked her son, "What's the deal with the household registration transfer? Tell us about it."
They had wanted to ask the Gu family about it earlier, but Lin Cheng's appearance interrupted them.
Gong Zhan recounted the incident of Gu Zi returning to transfer her household registration, leaving Gong's parents even more bewildered.
Mr. Gong said, "Your mother and I didn't know about this. How could we help? Perhaps it's a misunderstanding."
Gong Zhan contemptuously said, "There's no need for your intervention. Gu Zi took that rural man to the Gu family first and then went to the Public Security Bureau to get things done using the Gong family's name."
Everyone knew that the Gong family name was extremely powerful. How else could Gu Zi have gotten the deed done then?
Gong Zhan felt there was no need for further interrogation. He didn't understand why his parents were pondering over it.
Madam Chen shook her head. "Who told you that using the Gong family's name will get things done in the Public Security Bureau? Don't you know most officers there, led by Deputy Chief He, detest mixing personal and official matters?"
Madam Chen looked at her husband helplessly. They didn't know what had gotten into their son lately; he kept saying things that didn't make sense.
Many times, she wished Gong Xin were a boy. Her character was more suitable for taking over the Gong family business compared to Gong Zhan.
Mr. Gong also spoke up, "The people at the Public Security Bureau don't get along with me. Don't you know? They won't help."
Gong Zhan suddenly realized that this was true. Who else could wield such influence aside from the Gong family? Did Gu Zi cozy up to some influential man while in the city?
He felt he needed to investigate with the radio station.
Gong Xin found this all too thrilling but felt a bit thirsty after listening for so long.
She waited until it was quiet outside before opening the door to get some water.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she stepped out, she met Gong Zhan's gaze, as if he had been waiting for her. She really wanted to turn around and run..
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