vstars Chapter 233 Shen Wancheng's Prestige in the Gu Family
Chapter 233 Shen Wancheng's Prestige in the Gu Family
Chapter 233 Shen Wancheng Establishes Prestige in the Gu Family
Gu Zhiyun didn't expect Shen Wancheng to speak so bluntly, showing her no respect whatsoever.
Her face flushed instantly, and she spoke without thinking, completely oblivious to the look of her mother standing behind Shen Wancheng trying to stop her.
"Don't you know how you started your company? Would you be so successful without Gu Jia? We're all Gu Jia family members, what's wrong with giving back a little to Gu Jia?"
Gu Zhiyun's words caused everyone present to change their expressions. Wen Nan almost shouted at him, but swallowed the words back.
She couldn't stand up for Shen Wancheng in everything. This was Shen Wancheng's first family gathering after her marriage, and she needed to establish her own authority so that she could truly gain a foothold.
Of course, if Shen Wancheng doesn't understand this principle, this is a concession, and Wen Nan will immediately help her save face as the daughter-in-law of the Gu family head. But if that's the case, it's another matter whether Shen Wancheng will still be bullied when Wen Nan isn't around.
However, this is just a hypothesis. Given Shen Wancheng's intelligence and emotional intelligence, it's impossible that she doesn't understand these things.
Shen Wancheng pushed the mahjong tiles away and raised her voice slightly, just enough for the Gu family servants who were standing not far away to hear.
"Let Uncle Fu see the guests off."
Uncle Fu is the housekeeper of the Gu family mansion.
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhiyun stood up abruptly.
"Shen Wancheng, what do you mean?"
Shen Wancheng remained seated, but her aura was in no way weaker than He Nian's, who was standing.
On the surface, it means to see the guests off.
Gu Zhiyun's mother was also anxious and spoke up to persuade her.
"Wan Cheng, Gu Zhiyun is young, she misspoke. We are all members of the Gu family, let's not make things awkward for everyone on this day of family reunion?"
Shen Wancheng raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you embarrassed, everyone?"
Shen Wancheng didn't specifically name anyone she was insulting, but many people around her instinctively shook their heads in agreement.
Cai Xinyi mustered her courage and answered.
"No one is embarrassed; it's the one who makes a fool of themselves who's talking."
Shen Wancheng was surprised that Cai Xinyi, who seemed like a little white rabbit, would speak at this moment, and turned to look at her with admiration in her eyes.
Cai Xinyi stuck out her tongue, looked up at her mother Gu Qingnian, and found that her mother was also looking at her with approval.
Cai Xinyi instantly became energized and continued speaking.
"Anyone with eyes can see that my cousin's song 'Dongfang Yasong' has nothing to do with the Gu family. Some people are just trying to make themselves look good, but don't bring up the Gu family. Even my grandfather would feel ashamed if he heard that."
"What's so shameful about me?"
When the maid asked Uncle Fu to see the guests out, Uncle Fu was still by Gu Mingqian's side, so Gu Mingqian came over to check on him.
However, Gu Mingqian didn't make a fuss, and just used the excuse of needing to use the restroom to come over.
He happened to be there when he heard what Cai Xinyi said, so he chimed in.
Gu Mingqian had a special fondness for Gu Qinglan's daughter, Gu Jintian, because Gu Qinglan had chosen a husband and Gu Qingnian had married out of the family, while he was only so-so towards Cai Xinyi and her sister.
Therefore, Cai Xinyi felt less affection for her maternal grandfather, Gu Mingqian, and was rather afraid of him.
When Gu Mingqian suddenly asked her a question, she instinctively shrank back and looked at her mother, Gu Qingnian.
Cai Xinyi mustered her courage after meeting Gu Qingnian's encouraging gaze and said, "Cousin Gu Zhiyun said that Sister-in-law Wancheng's Oriental Elegance was only established because of the Gu family. If you heard me say that, Grandpa, you would feel ashamed."
Gu Mingqian glanced at Gu Zhiyun, the smile in his eyes not reaching his eyes, and said in a cold tone, "I wanted to invest in Wancheng's Oriental Elegance, but I didn't have the chance. What right do you have to represent the Gu family and say that you rose to prominence because of the Gu family? Xinyi is right, it is indeed shameful."
Gu Zhiyun and her mother had originally hoped that Gu Mingqian would let the matter drop for the sake of appearances, but they didn't expect Gu Mingqian to make Shen Wancheng look good like this, and their faces turned pale instantly.
Since things had already come to this, Gu Zhiyun blinked twice under her mother's glare, and tears streamed down her face.
"Grandpa, I...I know I was wrong."
Gu Zhiyun's mother quickly added, "Uncle, although Zhiyun made a mistake, we are all family. It's too inhumane of Wan Cheng to just tell us to leave."
Uncle Fu, who was about to step forward, glanced at Gu Mingqian when he heard this. He noticed that Gu Mingqian had a cold face and immediately understood that Gu Mingqian was supporting Shen Wancheng.
Uncle Fu stepped forward and walked to Gu Zhiyun's side, saying, "Please, both of you."
Gu Zhiyun and her mother both looked at Gu Mingqian without moving.
Uncle Fu continued, "Do you two want us to forcibly remove you?"
The two bodyguards behind Uncle Fu immediately made a move to step forward.
Gu Zhiyun's mother glanced at the bodyguard, then at Shen Wancheng and Gu Mingqian, who both had cold faces, and finally pulled Gu Zhiyun away forcefully.
"Disgraceful thing! Get out of here."
Gu Zhiyun's mother had lived a few years longer than Gu Zhiyun. She saw through Gu Mingqian's attitude and knew that if they didn't leave now, the men in the family would also be kicked out, and then they would really be in deep trouble. So she decided to leave as soon as possible before the men in the family were mentioned.
After the two figures disappeared, Gu Mingqian smiled and said to Shen Wancheng.
“When a family gets big, there will always be a few people who don’t know their place. Wancheng, if these people mess with you, just kick them out. Don’t get angry. Getting angry is the real problem.”
By saying this in front of everyone, Gu Mingqian was clearly showing his support for Shen Wancheng.
Shen Wancheng was originally the wife of Gu Jinxing, the current head of the Gu family. Now, with the support of Gu Mingqian, the most senior member of the Gu family, no one in the Gu family dares to mess with her.
Some people like Gu Zhiyun originally thought that Gu Jinxing and Shen Wancheng were still young, and that they could take advantage of their seniority and that Gu Mingqian, as the eldest member of the Gu family, would keep Gu Jinxing in check. So they thought that Shen Wancheng was easy to bully since she had just entered the family, and that they could squeeze some benefits out of her.
Who would have thought that Shen Wancheng would be so tough, not bothering with any pretense and directly kicking people out, yet Gu Mingqian still stood up for her.
Those who had any thoughts in mind were glad they hadn't become the first to stick their necks out.
However, after the conflict broke out, Wen Nan, Shen Wancheng's mother-in-law, remained silent throughout. Was it...?
Just as some people were having this idea, Wen Nan said it.
“Dad is right. Just follow your own feelings and do whatever you want. Mom didn’t speak up for you just now because she wanted to wait for you to express your opinion before speaking up. I didn’t expect Dad to come and take my job.”
Shen Wancheng smiled at Gu Mingqian and Wen Nan.
"It's just a minor conflict, not worth dwelling on or affecting everyone's mood. Let's just let it go."
Gu Mingqian nodded, "Okay, Wan Cheng, don't overwork yourself. Go to your room and rest if you're tired."
"I know."
Gu Mingqian left after he finished speaking.
Wen Nan asked Shen Wancheng, "Are you still playing mahjong? If you want to continue, let Xinya take over."
Just now, the Cai sisters were hitting Cai Xinyi.
Shen Wancheng shook her head, "Forget it, it's not good for me to sit for too long. I'll get up and walk around."
"Too."
Shen Wancheng stood up; she genuinely intended to get up and take a walk.
But because of the incident, the rest of the Gu family members all rushed over to her, showering her with concern and flattery.