CH 84

Chapter 84 – Curry favor with the future brother-in-law (1)

Old Mr. Gu glanced at his youngest son approvingly. What he said was very right. No matter what, Gu Jianshe was a man. If he did something wrong, he had to admit his mistake first and present a good attitude.

And this kind of thing was originally the man’s fault. If Gu Jianshe managed to control his urge, how could it be possible for Xu Bilian to be hooked by him?

Humph, this bastard was lecherous, such a fool. Old Mr. Gu felt that he couldn’t let this bastard take the important jobs.

If the enemy casually used a honey trap1 to him, he would definitely be brought down by the enemy. He was not qualified to take a big job.

1Honey trap : sexual entrapment; a trap/scheme using beautiful women.

Gu Jianshe didn’t know that Old Mr. Gu couldn’t tolerate sand in his eyes2, and was very principled. He didn’t realize that his dream to rise to the top and be successful in his official career was already blocked by the old man here.

2One can not tolerate sand in one’s eyes (idiom) : one can not tolerate certain things or people; is very strict and clear about the principles and bottom line, and no mistakes and violations are tolerated.

Old Mr. He’s expression softened a little, and he looked at Gu Ye with a guilty feeling. He was very satisfied with this grandson-in-law, although Xu Bilian’s behavior was very disappointing. Such a good marriage was ruined by her.

Fortunately, Gu Ye was reasonable and did not blame the He family, even if he still felt that his old face had been slapped hard.

“Xiao Ye, about this matter, it’s Bilian who wronged you, and the He family also wronged you!”

“This matter wasn’t your fault. In fact, Bilian had already told me long ago that the one she likes is Jianshe. So there is no need to continue this marriage anymore, and there’s still time to do that now. Since Bilian and I are a couple in name only, we’re both in an innocent relationship. I am willing to help her and Jianshe be together. After all, we can’t mistreat the child.”

Gu Ye spoke with great sincerity, each of his sentences kept saying ‘the child’. these two words were like two slaps in the face, slapping the face of the He family, and also Gu Jianshe’s whole family. Their faces were unbearably burning.

Xu Bilian looked at Gu Ye gratefully. It was she who misunderstood this man. But unfortunately, this man was disabled. Otherwise, she would not have divorced, and she would definitely live together with Gu Ye at ease.

“No, it won’t do. What does it look like? They are not even in the same generation.” Old Mr. He flatly objected.

He had no objection to the divorce and remarry. But how could the person to marry be Gu Jianshe? People in the compound would definitely make bad jokes with that.

“The child is innocent. For a tiny life, that is still bleeding with your blood.” Gu Ye said seriously with a straight face.

Old Mr. He’s face became even more ugly. He wanted to say that he didn’t care about such a life. He, He Guangde, had many children and grandchildren. There was no shortage of such existence from love affairs. But he could only think this in private, not to be said out loud.

“Waigong3… Please, I can’t have an operation. The doctor said I could die.” Xu Bilian begged bitterly.

3Waigong (外公) : Maternal grandfather

He Jihong couldn’t bear her daughter’s suffering, so she also followed her begging for mercy. After all, It had already got to this point. Gu Ye would definitely want to divorce, and marrying Gu Jianshe was the best way out. Otherwise, with one child in Xu Bilian belly, who else could she marry?

Moveover, the one in this stupid daughter’s heart was also Gu Jianshe. Even if she married another man, she might still hook up again with Gu Jianshe. And if it happened with another man, this matter wouldn’t be able to be solved in private. If things got more complicated, the He family would be more ashamed.

“Guangde ah, this matter… Let’s just settle it like this. After all, it is a human life!” Old Mr. Gu said, with an ugly expression on his face.

What Gu Ye said was right. After all, it was a human life, which could not be ignored.

Reputation was nothing compared with a human life.

Old Mr. He clenched his teeth, and the muscles on his cheeks could not help twitching. Even Old Gu had already spoken up. How could it be possible for him to object to it? But he could imagine how unpleasant the rumors in the compound would be once Gu Jianshe and Xu Bilian got married.

“Then it’s settled, but no banquet is allowed. I can’t afford to lose this old face!” Old Mr. He said coldly.

He still had to find a way to transfer Gu Jianshe and Xu Bilian to other places. Out of sight, out of mind.