Gu Shan was fully immersed in thoughts of befriending these big shots. He had no idea about the embarrassing escape of his wife and daughter.
In fact, he was planning for the future – with two sons-in-law, one in the military and one in business, the Gu family would have connections in both fields. He wouldn't have to worry anymore.
In reality, Deputy Chief He and Boss Huo had noticed the commotion earlier, and they both despised the Gu family's actions. They were reluctant to sit with Gu Shan.
However, they couldn't speak out now; they needed to see Su Shen's attitude toward his father-in-law first.
Su Shen's eyes narrowed, as if he heard something amusing. The curve at the corner of his mouth displayed contempt and arrogance. The atmosphere tensed up immediately, and Gu Shan felt his scalp tingling.
Su Shen said, "My father-in-law's surname is Lin, not Gu. Mr. Gu, you got it wrong."
After Su Shen finished speaking, he ignored Gu Shan.
After saying this, Su Shen didn't pay any more attention to Gu Shan. From the current facts pieced together, Su Shen couldn't imagine how much injustice Gu Zi had suffered after confirming she had been switched at birth.
He would never forgive the Gu family for abandoning Gu Zi. They didn't deserve to be called in-laws. Only the Lin family, who truly loved Gu Zi, deserved that title!
Gu Shan sat on the cold bench, feeling a headache and pain in his heart. However, he didn't dare to explode in anger.
At this moment, Deputy Chief He and the others also clarified Su Shen's attitude towards Gu Shan – disdain and contempt.
Deputy Chief He sneered, "Captain Gu, how can you still sit here, why not go and comfort your wife and daughter? Don't you think you should console them after making decisions that brought them insults?"
Regardless of who orchestrated the plan to force Gu Zi into the marriage, Gu Shan, as the head of the family, should bear the blame and face everyone's disdain.
Mrs. He provided a way out, saying, "That's right, Captain Gu might find it hard to eat here. You people are really thoughtless, still asking him to drink after what he and his family have been through."
The redness on Gu Shan's face spread to his ears. Although Mrs. He's words embarrassed him, they also provided an escape route. If he didn't take this way down, it would be truly embarrassing to stay any longer.
Pretending nothing happened, he bid farewell to the big shots at the main table and left the banquet in big strides.
In the Gu family's car, Zhang Mei interrogated Lin Miao, trying to determine the truth behind the words they heard.
Despite Zhang Mei's bias toward her daughter, this time she didn't dare to skip a detailed questioning. The matter had been filed at the Public Security Bureau, and if the accusations were true, Lin Miao would end up in prison. The Gu family would lose all face.
Lin Miao was also panicking inwardly. She understood that Zhang Mei had suspicions, but at the moment, all she could do was deny it vehemently. "Mom, I really didn't take that money. Moreover, the fight Lin Cheng got into was entirely his fault. I'm just taking the blame for him."
After saying this, Lin Miao cried sorrowfully, as if she had truly become Lin Cheng's scapegoat.
Listening to this, Zhang Mei put aside her suspicions. She thought Lin Cheng was truly despicable, acting like an innocent person when, in reality, he was far from it.
At this moment, Gu Shan came out. When he closed the car door with a loud noise, it was evident he was seething with anger. Even his most precious car was now used to vent his frustration.
After informing Zhang Mei about Su Shen's situation, the couple unanimously believed it was Gu Zi's fault. They blamed Gu Zi for not telling them the truth earlier. If they hadn't treated Su Shen the way they did, he wouldn't have turned the tables on them like this.
Zhang Mei said, "We can only find an opportunity to talk to Gu Zi again. We are her foster parents, and right now, she's under the influence of others in the countryside, her mind is not clear. As long as we don't give up, she will eventually realize her mistakes."
Gu Shan also agreed with this approach.
As they left the village, they passed by the two-story house with a yard they had seen before. People were going in and out, appearing to move things, creating a lively atmosphere.
Gu Shan and his wife only then noticed the big red "Double Happiness" characters on the front door, a reality they were reluctant to believe suddenly becoming clear in their minds.
At that moment, someone shouted, "Hurry up and move, hurry up with the preparations! I still have to go to the ancestral hall for the banquet!"
Someone echoed, "Brother Su Shen instructed us. This is a surprise for Gu Zi. Once we finish decorating, won't this be better than a banquet?"
The speaker exuded joy and enthusiasm, but inside Gu's family car, the atmosphere was heavy. This was the Su family house!
They had previously believed that Su's family didn't even have a decent place to live. Now, seeing this large house, the Gu couple were amazed. They regretted not treating Su Shen better in the past.
If only they had been kinder to Su Shen earlier.. In any case, now Gu Shan and Zhang Mei were filled with remorse!
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