After Gu Cheng listened to what Gu Ziyi said, he was silent for a long time. "I see."
"Dad? Are you not angry? Your health is important." Gu Ziyi frowned slightly.
"It's actually very inconvenient for you in the company. Just wait two more weeks. I'll look back when I'm well. Yu Zidao and Qiu Zelin... you don't have to worry about them. You can't control them either. When I go back, I will They will handle it themselves. Whatever they do in the past two weeks, you just turn a blind eye."
Gu Ziyi pursed her lips and said, "Dad, you must remember that your health is important."
"Don't worry, I'm your age and have seen many more storms than you. Do you think those two guys will make me angry?"
Gu Ziyi felt relieved and said, "That's good."
"By the way, someone sent an invitation today. It's from your Uncle Cheng's family. Isn't this the engagement of his daughter? Let's celebrate. You and his daughter also know each other, so go ahead."
"OK."
Gu Ziyi has an impression of Uncle Cheng mentioned by Gu Cheng. His name is Cheng Liangyue, he is a calligrapher and painter, and he is somewhat famous. Gu Cheng also liked to collect antiques in the past, and the two met at an auction. They both like similar things, so they became good friends over time.
Gu Ziyi and Cheng Yuexin are in the same grade. They go to the same high school but in different classes.
Gu Ziyi studied theory, and Cheng Yuexin studied literature. After all, the Cheng family comes from a scholarly family, so they prefer literary and ink writing.
Gu Ziyi and Cheng Yuexin had little contact, nor were they close friends. Therefore, she had not known about Cheng Yuexin's engagement before.
Since it is an engagement banquet, it must be accompanied by gifts.
The gifts Gu Ziyi gave before were all prepared by Xu Ruanruan, but Xu Ruanruan didn't know Cheng Yuexin, so he probably didn't know what to give.
She raised her hand and looked at her watch. She had to finish her work today and then get off work on time to buy some gifts.
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The Cheng family comes from a scholarly family and lives far away from the center of the city. On the outside, there is its own yard. After all, prices outside the city and around the city center are not the same, there is a huge difference. Even if Cheng Liangyue, a calligrapher and painter, is famous, he cannot afford to buy a big house in such a big city where housing prices are skyrocketing.
The banquet invitation time was at 5:30 in the afternoon, and the weather was fine when we went.
Cheng Liangyue is a calligrapher and painter, so he has a good aesthetic and his own style of creation. Their home is very well decorated and uniquely designed. They are used to high-rise buildings and their eyes will definitely shine when they come to Cheng's house.
Gu Ziyi came in the Gu family's car. It was inconvenient for her to wear a dress, so the Gu family's driver took her here today.
She got out of the car, straightened her hair, and then looked down at her skirt. After confirming that everything was okay, she took the gift and entered the Cheng family gate.
Cheng Liangyue greeted the guests one by one, talking and laughing.
When he saw Gu Ziyi, he was slightly startled, but he also walked towards her.
Gu Ziyi knew that Cheng Liangyue might not recognize her, so she took the initiative to speak: "Uncle Cheng, long time no see, I am Gu Ziyi."
Only then did Cheng Liangyue recognize Gu Ziyi, "Ziyi, I really haven't seen her for some years."
Gu Ziyi smiled slightly.
Cheng Liangyue seemed to suddenly remember: "How is your father's health? Is he still in the hospital?"
Gu Ziyi lowered her eyebrows and nodded: "My body has not recovered yet. I am currently in the hospital and cannot visit. The doctor is preparing to arrange the next operation."
"Sigh... This is the result of working too hard when you are young and getting sick when you are old. Don't worry, your dad will definitely be safe. With his nature, a cancer can't do anything to him."
Gu Ziyi smiled: "Yeah."
Cheng Liangyue called out to Cheng Yuexin, and then Cheng Yuexin took Gu Ziyi to find a place to sit down.
Gu Ziyi handed the gift in her hand to Cheng Yuexin, "This is an engagement gift for you. I don't know if you like it or not."
Cheng Yuexin took it and said, "Of course I like what you gave me."
Gu Ziyi smiled at her.
Cheng Yuexin was a very gentle person, and Gu Ziyi always felt that she had some similarities with Yi Yi. Girls from scholarly families are probably like this, gentle, humble, and well-educated.
Gu Ziyi actually felt that her personality couldn't get along with someone who was too gentle.
Like Cheng Yuexin, she grew up in a rigid environment, so her gentleness was rigid.
Gu Ziyi believes that people should live more freely. Suppressing all emotions under "gentleness" is not really gentle. It’s just imprisoning oneself.
"When will you get married?"
Cheng Yuexin smiled softly: "Probably at the end of this year, or in the spring of next year. I have also reached the age of getting married. It is not easy to meet the right person."
Gu Ziyi felt from Cheng Yuexin's words that she might not be that yearning for marriage. It can't be said that I don't yearn for it, it's just that I'm ahead of schedule, succumbing to this age, and succumbing to what others say "it's time for you to get married."
Gu Ziyi looked at her and sincerely wished: "I wish you happiness."
Cheng Yuexin was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "I will."
Everyone's choices are different, so if you follow the path you choose, you will get different results.
It's just that Cheng Yuexin and Gu Ziyi are the same age, so Gu Ziyi will inevitably start to think. Will she, like Cheng Yuexin, choose a suitable person to get married and have children at some point
Maybe they don't love each other, but as time goes by, they will become like family members.
Thinking about it like this, I actually felt a sad feeling in my heart, for myself.
Gu Ziyi's eyes darkened.
There are not many people here tonight, certainly not too few.
Cheng Liangyue knew a lot of businessmen, and rich people wanted to buy themselves some paintings, calligraphy, and other works of art to improve their class. Otherwise, people will always feel that they only make money and have no taste.
So Cheng Liangyue introduced many calligraphy, paintings and collectibles to his business friends.
Gu Ziyi found a quiet place for herself. She was just here to join in the fun. The people came, the gifts were given, and the kind words were said. There was almost no need for her tonight. It was her final task today to quietly act as a backdrop.
However, tonight may not be as peaceful as Gu Ziyi imagined.
Because besides Gu Ziyi, there are several others who appeared here today.
For example, Pei Yuan, as well as Sun Jiaojiao and Su Qi.
Of course, Gu Ziyi still had no sense of crisis at this moment. She didn't see Pei Yuan at all, and she didn't recognize the other two. So Gu Ziyi had no idea that someone would take the initiative to find trouble with her tonight.
(End of chapter)