CHAPTER 74: CHAPTER 74: I’LL WAIT FOR YOU

"You call those girlfriends?" Gu Zheng gritted his teeth, looking utterly disappointed, "They’re all just hangers-on. Wait till you’re out of money, then see if any of those girls still know who you are!"

Gu Heng sullenly shoveled a spoonful of rice into his mouth, "Dad, I have someone I like. I’ll definitely win her over, so don’t worry about it!"

Gu Zheng was taken aback. His son was always gambling or flirting outside; when had he ever spoken so seriously?

"Whose daughter is she?" Gu Zheng looked at Gu Heng and asked, "Does she have a boyfriend? Let me tell you, if you go after someone who’s already taken, you’ll face the family law!"

Gu Heng looked up, "Dad, don’t worry, she is absolutely single! I won’t do something so immoral!"

Just as he finished speaking, Li Yulan kicked Gu Heng fiercely under the table.

Gu Heng finally remembered that his mother had risen to her status as the other woman.

She had been kept by Gu Zheng for many years outside, only to be brought back to the Gu Family after his official wife passed away.

For some reason, thinking of this, Gu Heng felt a certain satisfaction.

What does it really feel like, a situation like this?

Having a dignified, elegant wife at home, and a charming, affectionate mistress outside.

Even if it was for the money, once he took care of it with money, it kind of felt quite handsome!

Thinking like that, a smile inexplicably appeared on Gu Heng’s lips.

Gu Wanwan looked at Gu Heng and asked, "Who is it? Do I know her?"

Gu Heng said, "Probably! Do you know Lu Qingqing?"

"You, you like Lu Qingqing?" Gu Wanwan was clearly shocked, "Are you sure you can win her over?"

Gu Heng nodded confidently, "With my face, of course, I can win her over."

"No way!" Gu Zheng’s brows had already furrowed with anger, "Do you think the Gu Family doesn’t have enough trouble already?"

Seeing Gu Heng’s face turn dark, Gu Heng hurriedly reassured, "Dad, Lu Qingqing isn’t as scary as you think. Besides, I haven’t seen Lu Qingqing recently; she seems not to be in City A."

Gu Zheng wasn’t interested in where Lu Qingqing was, he just stared at Gu Heng, "I don’t care where Lu Qingqing is, just drop the idea! If you provoke Lu Qingqing, I won’t clean up your mess!"

Gu Heng opened his mouth, and Gu Wanwan pinched his thigh under the table.

Gu Zheng quickly nodded, "Mm, I got it, Dad!"

After the meal, Gu Heng said goodbye and started to head out, "Dad, Mom, I’m off! A friend needs me for something!"

"Wait!" Li Yulan surprisingly grabbed his arm, "You’ve just come back for one night and you’re leaving already, where are you going?"

Gu Heng turned back, "A friend organized a party; I’m going to take a look!"

"You’re not allowed, always running outside, haven’t I not seen you for so long?" Li Yulan frowned, displeased with her son, "Are you still a part of this family or not?"

Gu Heng looked at Gu Zheng, "Dad, I’ll come back tonight. Can you talk to Mom, please?"

Ever since he was young, although Gu Zheng was occasionally stern, most of the time he treated him well.

Gu Zheng looked at Li Yulan; "Let him go! He can’t stay at home anyway!"

Reluctantly, Li Yulan let go of his sleeve, "Since your dad said so, you can go. But you must be back before midnight!"

Gu Heng happily agreed, said a quick goodbye, and left swiftly.

Gu Wanwan noticed her mother’s expression and felt a twinge of displeasure.

Gu Zheng said, "It’s good that Xiao Heng is not here; it prevents any trouble if the Ye Family visits."

Li Yulan thought for a moment and said, "Yes! That child speaks without thinking, how will he manage when he grows up?"

Gu Wanwan pursed her lips, sitting there without speaking.

When did Gu Heng stop coming home?

What has he been busy with outside? After so long, he finally came home but left in such a hurry?

However, looking at him, he might be doing well outside, otherwise, he wouldn’t have filled out so much.

Looking at herself, she had become nothing but skin and bones.

By afternoon, the Ye Family finally arrived.

Ye Mingchen followed beside Mr. Lin, a spitting image of a younger Mr. Lin.

But he was much more handsome than Mr. Lin was in his younger days, looking simply captivating.

How long had it been since they last met? It felt like it’s been over a year!

All this time, they could only stay in touch by chatting online.

Only occasionally finding a place to video chat.

For Gu Wanwan, it was manageable, but for someone like Ye Mingchen, who had a significant addiction to it, it was torture.

The two families exchanged pleasantries before moving on to the actual negotiations.

Gu Wanwan listened intently on the side, her back straightened as she listened, though her palms were sweating.

If the Ye Family made things difficult, what was she supposed to do?

Just as she was thinking this, Mr. Lin began speaking.

Gu Wanwan listened from the side, feeling like the two elders weren’t discussing marriage but rather negotiating a business deal.

Fortunately, Ye Mingchen sat right across from her, his gaze fixed solely on her.

After an hour had passed, Gu Wanwan finally heard what she wanted to hear.

"Since that’s the case, let’s set an engagement date," Mr. Lin glanced at Gu Wanwan beside Li Yulan, "Judging by Miss Gu’s condition, perhaps next month at the soonest? How about the end of next month?"

"How can this be?" Li Yulan refuted, "It’s too rushed; it’s better to pick an auspicious day!"

Despite that scandalous incident, the fifty million would eventually enter the Ye Family’s pockets; how could she let Gu Wanwan suffer this indignity now?

Tears welled in Gu Wanwan’s eyes as she quietly gazed at Ye Mingchen.

Ye Mingchen was moved and joined in, "Yes, Dad, it’s an engagement party after all, let’s reconsider!"

Mr. Lin shot a look at his son, "Then I trouble the future mother-in-law to put in more effort, and see if there’s a good day!"

Li Yulan nodded at Mr. Lin, "Certainly."

Having finished discussing serious matters, Gu Zheng had already arranged a banquet for the Ye Family to stay for a meal!

During the meal, Mr. Lin inquired about where Gu Heng was.

His words carried a bit of sarcasm.

Gu Zheng’s expression wasn’t pleasant, but there was nothing he could do.

After all, who could he blame when neither of his children was sensible and promising!

Gu Wanwan quietly sat at the side, glancing occasionally at Ye Mingchen, her eyes seeming to stir Ye Mingchen’s heart.

When it was time to leave, Ye Mingchen finally got a chance to whisper to Gu Wanwan.

Gu Wanwan faintly smiled, "Alright. I’ll wait for you!"