In the evening, the Gu family's old house is always very lively. Especially today, the young masters of the second generation of the Gu family all brought their wives and children over to see Mr. Gu one after another, and it seemed that the old house was more lively than usual. And some so-called privacy is also born from this.
Near the turn of the stairs, three handsome middle-aged men were standing there chatting. It seems random, but their respective sights never stop patrolling around. As for the words that come out of the mouth, it is naturally not something that can be put in the public and allow people to dissect carefully, and even, a little more... one of jealousy.
"Brother, have you heard? The old man seems to be planning to train that kid from the second brother's family as his heir." The man standing outside said this in a very mocking tone. It quickly struck a chord with the two brothers.
"Is Dad crazy? But the seven-year-old gadget, isn't he too anxious?"
"I don't know if you're in a hurry or not, but looking at the posture, I'm afraid it's really planned. After all, Gu Yan is the only one that the old man has kept by his side since he was a child."
"What's the use of raising it? You have to raise it big..." The three middle-aged men discussed their nephew that Mr. Gu liked very much recently in a cold tone. But in just a few sentences, the feeling of disgust is already evident.
And in the corner not far from them, a beautiful and delicate boy was holding a book, carefully shrunk himself in the shadows, and did not come out silently until the three middle-aged men had left.
Sighing silently, an indescribable disappointment flashed in the boy's beautiful eyes. But immediately, it was covered up by indifference and became calm.
This is Gu Yan when he was seven years old. Although he is young, he has been brought by Gu's side for a long time, and he has long been able to see through the basics of the world. Coupled with his natural intelligence, he can naturally understand what the uncle and the two uncles are saying. Nothing less than the word money and power.
But Gu Yan only felt that it was extremely boring. After all, whether to inherit the family business was not a free choice for him. To put it simply, ever since Gu Yan could remember, he felt that Zhi Ji was not like the Gu family, but rather like a tool created by the Gu family to inherit the family business.
Mr. Gu hopes that he can carry forward the Gu family. His parents hope that he can become the most pleasing existence among the three generations of the Gu family. As for the others, they either regard him as a competitor or as a stumbling block.
But even so, although Gu Yan was disappointed, he didn't have any complaints. After all, he was born with rich clothes and good food. Compared with those who are really down and out, his situation is already very good.
What's more, disciples of aristocratic families like them who were born with a golden spoon in their mouths are destined to be labeled with such and such labels when they are born, and receive some so-called elite education early.
As for whether they are willing, and want to learn? No one cares at all. But for Gu Yan, there is nothing else he likes, learning these things can pass the time.
Thinking of this, Gu Yan hugged the book in his arms and walked slowly to the study. What he was going to attend next was a foreign language class. Because he had been late for a few minutes to avoid his uncle and two uncles, if he didn't hurry up, the teacher would probably punish him.
Sure enough, when Gu Yan walked to the study, the teacher was ready to start class. Seeing that he came in late, I can't say anything, but the disapproval in his eyes has already expressed his opinion.
Gu Yan saluted, expressed a little apology, then walked to his seat, took out his textbook, and prepared to listen to the content of today's class.
A full one and a half hour class. For junior high school students, it is a bit difficult. However, Gu Yan, who was only seven years old, sounded extremely comfortable. It seems that for him, concentrating is a natural and easy thing to do. No matter how boring the specific learning content is, he can listen to it smoothly and remember what the teacher said.
Excellent, somewhat inhuman.
But the corresponding one is a boy who is a few years older sitting on the other side. The boy's concentration was obviously not as good as Gu Yan's, but he just kept on trying because he didn't want to lose to him. So as soon as the teacher called the end of get out of class, he jumped up quickly.
And this boy was Gu Tang in his childhood.
In the Gu family, almost everyone must be able to speak English. It is a basic skill. What Gu Yan is learning now is actually at the same level as Gu Tang.
So for Gu Tang, it was a great shame and humiliation for him to take English classes at the same pace as his cousin who was a few years younger than him and who was not very good at speaking.
However, the English teacher didn't take Gu Tang's reaction to heart, just regarded it as a child's comparison, and couldn't help but praise Gu Yan a few more times every time. hostile. Even when it arrived, even when the teacher mentioned Gu Yan's name, he felt a faint sense of boredom. He quickly interrupted the teacher's words and left early.
Gu Yan, who was left behind, watched the scene in front of him silently, without any explanation. He also packed his things and left.
Gu Yan understood that although he was a cousin, Gu Tang didn't like him. After all, I can't speak, I can't act like a baby, I'm not lively enough, and my homework is overwhelming him. Who is an older brother who would like a younger brother like him
Maybe only Gu Qian and Gu Yu, the two slightly older cousins, really care about him! But these concerns are only based on the condition that there is no competition for interests. When they really need to earn power in the future, I am afraid that they will also kill them.
Thinking of this, Gu Yan walked to his room with a cold face. On the way, he met the housekeeper and said that his mother had come.
Gu Yan followed along indifferently, listening to his mother rambling a bunch of useless words to him. Although the arms holding him were warm, it always made people feel that there was something between them.
Maybe it's because my mother's thoughts are always not on me. yes! She loved herself more and loved her father more. His son, who has not been close to him since he was a child, is nothing more than an item that can please Mr. Gu.
Gu Yan's eyes were cold, and he even started to feel a little impatient. And his expression fell into the eyes of Mr. Gu, which immediately aroused Mr. Gu's concern.
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After dinner, Mr. Gu dispersed the younger generation of the Gu family and drank tea alone in the study. The butler was by his side.
"You said, did I control Gu Yan too much?" Recalling that Gu Yan was not interested in anything, and was so indifferent that even his biological mother could not arouse his mood swings, Mr. Gu began to reflect for the first time. Is there a problem with the way you bring your own children
But then, the old housekeeper's answer made him suddenly understand: "It's not your fault, it's because the young master is too transparent. His eyes are bright, and he can understand everything he sees naturally."
"Hey, let him go. Tomorrow, Mr. Yun's family will come over, and you have to get someone ready." Mr. Gu shook his head helplessly. The young man is precocious, so naturally there is nothing to hide from Gu Yan. You can only take one step and see one step.
"what do you mean… "
"I want Yun Luo to give Xiao Yan a life sentence." Mr. Gu didn't say too much about the latter words. All that's left is to sigh.
Unlike the Gu family in the eyes of outsiders, Mr. Gu clearly understands that the current Gu family has begun to decline. He wanted to be strong all his life, but the four sons he gave birth to were all incapable and not talented enough. As for the three older grandsons, although they are talented and intelligent, they have their own flaws in their personalities.
Gu Tang was too rebellious, Gu Yu was too detached, and Gu Qian was too soft-hearted. Only the youngest, Gu Yan, is capable, but this character...
Hey, I hope Yun Luo has a way.
Mr. Gu can only pin his hopes on this old friend's son. The Yun and Gu families have been friends for many years, so he naturally knows the abilities of the Yun family. So I want them to take a look at Gu Yan and see if there is any way to change it.
On the other side of Gu Yan, when he heard this, he was flipping through the content of tomorrow's class, but nodded slightly to show that he knew, and stopped talking.
In fact, to Gu Yan, whether it's orders or the Yun family, it doesn't really mean anything.
After all, he is just a tool to the Gu family. Who would have feelings for a tool
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So the next day, when the Yun family came, Gu Yan just dressed a little more formally as usual, and followed Mr. Gu to meet the guests. Gu Jing's unwavering eyes are more lifeless than an old man's old age.
But he never expected that in the next moment, the boy who jumped out from behind Yun Luo completely stunned him.
What first came into view was a pair of extremely gentle eyes. The point is, Gu Yan clearly sees the two feelings of distress and pity, which can be called extremely strange to him.
Gu Yan has been taught to be a strong man since he can remember. As a strong man, he cannot be cowardly, so he doesn't need anyone's protection. But the handsome little boy in front of him stretched out his arms and hugged him the first time they met.
He was clearly younger than him, but the immature embrace concealed a temperature that could scald his heart, making Gu Yan froze. Immediately afterwards, a pair of porcelain white hands pinched his cheek.
"You..." Isn't it a bit too abrupt? Gu Yan wanted to ask, but the temperature of the boy's fingertips made him instinctively take pictures, and the hasty look at each other made him blush.
Because at this moment, Gu Yan thought that he saw an angel.
At the same time, he heard the little boy complain in an extremely disgusting tone: "How does the Gu family support people? I said Gu Yan, I think you look good, why don't you come home with me and be my little wife?" Bar!"
"..." Little, what is the noun for little daughter-in-law? Gu Yan reacted belatedly, he seemed to be molested by a child from the pudding order, but unexpectedly, he didn't seem to be angry, instead, his face, which was originally dyed with bright colors, became even redder.
Meanwhile, Mr. Gu, who was surprised by his grandson's rare face change, and Yun Luo, who was unreliable because his son was unreliable, also shook their heads helplessly.
"Uncle Gu, this is Yunzheng, the dog. The arrogance we raised made you laugh." Yun Luo has always been personable, with a bit of a sense of immortality, but every time he meets this devil king of his own, what kind of immortality, All followed suit.
"It's good, the kid should be more lively." Mr. Gu really didn't care, but he still noticed the rare change in Gu Yan's face, a little absent-minded.
As for Gu Yan next to him, she subconsciously remembered the name of the boy in her arms who held her tightly and said that she would let her be his little wife.
Yun Zheng.
There is an ancient poem that says that the prosperity is far away, and the beauty and money are wrong. Gu Yan thought, this is really a good name.