The only thing that could comfort Gu Shuzhi was that the second branch was even worse off than their third branch.
No wonder, his second uncle is a little desperate and now he wants to discredit his eldest uncle in front of his grandfather whenever he gets the chance.
After Gu Zhaoye was pulled by Gu Shuzhi, he stopped talking.
Gu Zhaoan said sarcastically: "Brother, you see, nothing really happened to Gu Yang, but the young master and young lady of the Tong family were locked up.
This matter has been persistently pursued and even became a hot topic. People who don’t know would think that our Gu family is going to compete with the Tong family.
Although you are now helping Dad handle family and company affairs, it is inappropriate to offend the head of the Tong family and cause a dispute between the two families for an adopted daughter, right?"
Gu Hongwei frowned, but did not refute Gu Zhaoan's words.
He knew that Gu Zhaoming was sentimental, but he also felt that it was not worth offending the Tong family for an adopted daughter.
Gu Pei was filled with anger and was about to retort when he suddenly saw Gu Zhaoming next to him move his wine glass towards him.
His eyes lit up and he immediately picked up the wine glass and poured it towards Gu Zhaoan.
Gu Zhaoan was caught off guard and had champagne splashed all over his head.
Gu Yang, who witnessed the whole process: "..."
Everyone at the table was stunned.
Gu Shuda was gnawing on a chicken leg when he saw his father in such a state of distress. The chicken leg fell into the bowl. At the same time, he silently moved away from Gu Zhaoan to avoid being implicated.
Gu Jin and Feng Jue began to like Gu Pei a little more and decided to give in to him next time they played games with him.
Gu Zhaoan looked at Gu Pei with a calm face, but he questioned Gu Zhaoming: "Brother, what are you doing..."
However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Gu Zhaoming's angry voice.
He looked even angrier than Gu Zhaoan. He slammed the table and shouted, "Gu Pei! What's wrong with you? You can't even hold a glass of wine steadily? Why don't you apologize to your uncle?"
Gu Pei followed suit, his apology was a little halfhearted, but his head lowered as if he was extremely guilty, "I'm sorry, Second Uncle, I didn't mean it."
Did the father and son treat him as a fool? This was not intentional. Did they want to put the job in his face
Gu Shuxue handed Gu Zhaoan a tissue to wipe his face, then looked at Gu Pei angrily: "Cousin Gu Pei, you've gone too far. After all, you are my father..."
"That's right, Xiao Pei, you really went too far!"
Ruan Xueling interrupted Gu Shuxue and frowned at Gu Pei: "It's New Year's Day. I know you want to toast your elders, but you can't be so rash."
Gu Pei lowered his head and said sincerely: "Mom, I know I was wrong."
"Don't eat this meal. Go home and reflect on yourself!" Gu Zhaoming looked at Gu Pei with a sullen face.
Gu Pei lowered his head and responded, then looked up at Gu Hongwei and said, "Happy New Year's Eve, Grandfather. I wish you good health," then turned and left.
Gu Hongwei still liked his little grandson Gu Pei very much. When he saw him leaving, he called him, "Xiao Pei, finish your meal first."
Gu Pei looked at Gu Zhaoan, hesitant to speak: "But..."
Inner Thought: Get me out of here! I want to go home and play games!
He learned this expression and tone from that bastard Feng Jue.
If he doesn't leave now, he'll be so disgusted by himself that he won't be able to pretend anymore!
Gu Hongwei glanced at Gu Zhaoan and Gu Zhaoming with a sullen expression, "Xiao Pei didn't mean it. Let's forget about it. It's Chinese New Year, and it's rare for the family to get together. Let's not worry about trivial matters."
It's not that he doesn't know about his sons' little thoughts and actions, he just doesn't expose them.
At his point of view, he has to pretend to be ignorant about many things.
This New Year's Eve is the only one in more than 20 years when all the children and grandchildren gather together.
(End of this chapter)