Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 582: Chapter 582: Surprises One After Another

Knowing that someone deleted the relevant news, Gu Xiangyi quickly called Xu Xiangbei, but no one answered. She didn’t know that Xu Xiangbei was already driving to Jiangcheng.

Unable to see the news, Second Aunt Shang Xiaohong felt regret instead. She pouted and said to Gu Chenggang, "Ah Gang, the website really won’t open. Is someone up to something? I wanted to see how they wrote about your family."

Second Uncle Gu Chenggang smiled wryly, "My darling, isn’t it better that it won’t open, so the old man wouldn’t get angry reading it. Just stay out of this, don’t add to the mess."

First Uncle looked suspiciously, "But who leaked this matter? Only a few of us knew about sister’s issue, plus Sister Wu. Sister Wu has been in the Gu Family for decades; she’s a straightforward person, it shouldn’t be her."

First Aunt laughed guiltily, "This isn’t a matter of just a day or two. Maybe an old friend from years ago saw Gu Xinyan on TV, recognized her, and it stirred up old stories."

Second Aunt thought of something and said excitedly, "Maybe it’s a publicity stunt. Nowadays, many celebrities stir up scandals to keep themselves in the public eye. With the buzz, their status rises."

Gu Xiangyi said coldly, "Xin Yan isn’t that kind of person. Our parents’ matter is our deepest pain. She wouldn’t use this for publicity. Please don’t misunderstand her, Second Aunt."

Seeing Gu Xiangyi seriously argue with her, Second Aunt Shang Xiaohong rolled her eyes disdainfully but dared not speak recklessly anymore, only smiling awkwardly.

Gu Xiangyi shook her head. From First and Second Uncles, it seemed no valuable information could be gained. They weren’t helping at all but adding chaos instead.

Anyway, since the unfavorable news about Gu Xinyan had been deleted from the internet, there was no need to pursue the matter further. Gu Xiangyi planned to leave the South Mountain villa.

"First Uncle, Second Uncle, I..."

Just as Gu Xiangyi was about to leave, Elder Gu came downstairs, leaning on his cane.

He saw the family all sitting in the living room, but the atmosphere felt a bit strange.

What surprised him most was that his granddaughter, Gu Xiangyi, who hadn’t been home for over a year, was actually back.

Grandpa’s voice couldn’t hide his delight, and the hand holding the cane trembled slightly, "Xiangyi, my child, you’ve come home. That’s wonderful. Our Xiangyi is still as beautiful as ever."

Seeing Grandpa, Gu Xiangyi had mixed feelings.

In her memory, among all the relatives in the Gu Family, Grandpa loved her the most.

But remembering last year, when Grandpa wanted to give Xiangyi Group to his grandson Gu Jie, making her hand over all the shares, such an unfeeling action broke her heart.

However, blood is thicker than water. After all, he is her grandpa, her maternal grandfather. Gu Xiangyi still sweetly called out, "Grandpa."

Hearing Gu Xiangyi call him, Grandpa’s face flashed with a trace of guilt, and he showed a benevolent smile, "Xiangyi, since you’re here, have lunch with us."

Gu Xiangyi felt the hatred from First Aunt, the indifference from First Uncle, the disdain from Second Uncle and Aunt. This home was no longer the warm place she once thought it was. She intended to leave early but, seeing Grandpa aged considerably, persuaded herself to stay for lunch, not having the heart to refuse.

Seeing Grandpa’s head full of white hair, his stooped body, his cloudy eyes, his elderly appearance, her anger towards Grandpa dissipated by half, and she began to feel sorry for him.

She ran happily to Grandpa’s side like a joyful little sparrow, holding his coarse and aging hand, affectionately asking, "Grandpa, how’s your health recently? Xiangyi hasn’t seen you for a long time, missed you."

Grandpa suddenly felt a pang of sorrow in his heart, gently stroking Xiangyi’s waterfall-like black hair, his old eyes clouded, smiling, "Grandpa is still strong, thanks to your friend Doctor Xu’s help. Without him, Grandpa couldn’t have lived till now. I’ll have to thank him when I get the chance."

When Grandpa mentioned Xu Xiangbei, a blush appeared on Gu Xiangyi’s beautiful face, "He’s not my boyfriend, just an ordinary friend."

Second Aunt, being the most gossip-loving, couldn’t resist glancing over, falsely concerned, "You shouldn’t be too picky. Doctor Xu is a remarkable man. You should consider marrying him sooner."

First Aunt sneered, "Xiaohong, Xiangyi is the president of Xiangyi Group. You can’t control which man she likes, so don’t meddle."

Grandpa pulled Gu Xiangyi down to sit, earnestly saying, "Xiangyi, you haven’t been home for so long. Grandpa knows you’re still angry with him. Grandpa is sorry, and hopes you can understand his difficulties."

Second Aunt sat biting melon seeds beside them, "Oh, it’s all one family, no overnight grudges, Elder Gu. You’re making it too serious. Big niece isn’t that vengeful."

Gu Xiangyi smiled, "Second Aunt is right; we’re all one family, no grudges."

Though she said so, the memories were vivid in her mind.

She wasn’t trying to hold grudges, but faced threats from the family. If not for Xu Xiangbei’s help, she would have been kicked out of Xiangyi Group and the company given to cousin Gu Jie.

The cold eyes and domineering attitudes of that day deeply wounded her fragile heart. How could she ever forget?

Grandpa didn’t want to mention the previous equity dispute, patting his granddaughter’s hand, smiling and asking, "How’s the company doing? I’ve heard that the business has expanded significantly."

Gu Xiangyi’s face showed pride and confidence, "Yes, Grandpa, we’ve expanded into the European market and now we’re expanding into the American market. This year, our profits will double, and dividends for everyone will double."

Hearing that year-end dividends would double, the relatives’ faces showed a bit more warmth.

First Uncle remained silent; his stocks were minimal, and even with dividends, he’d benefit little, so the doubling of Xiangyi Group’s profits didn’t excite him much.

However, Second Uncle and Aunt were happily smiling, Second Uncle chuckled, "Our big niece is truly capable, a strong woman indeed."

Second Aunt Shang Xiaohong laughed so hard her mouth couldn’t close, following with praise, "Xiangyi is a credit to us."

She suddenly noticed First Aunt Zhao Xiaoli staring at her with dissatisfaction, and awkwardly restrained her smile.

Grandpa didn’t like First Aunt’s control. He laughed heartily, "I knew it. Entrusting Xiangyi Group to you was the best decision. Among the third generation of the Gu Family, you’re the most accomplished. Not like Ah Jie, who went back to the U.S. just to study. Only knows books, doesn’t know how to apply them, just a bookworm."

When Grandpa mentioned Gu Jie, the atmosphere in the living room became awkward. First Aunt’s eyes turned embarrassed and angry. The matter of Gu Jie kidnapping Gu Xinyan was known only to the couples of First Uncle and Gu Xiangyi’s sisters, not disclosed to Elder Gu.

Grandpa didn’t know that his grandson Gu Jie had made a mistake and was severely punished by Xu Xiangbei, scared to return home, and wasn’t just staying in America for study.