Chapter 10
“There’s no need. It’s too noisy here.” Gu Zhou glanced at Qiao Xin who was standing not far away, then retracted his gaze. Holding onto Qiao Nian’s hand, he began to play with her fingers, his expression indifferent. “About the bride you sent me. Was she sent to the mental hospital five years ago because of the chaos in her private life?”
With eyes like bottomless pools, Gu Zhou glanced at the coffee table. A hint of disdain flashed in his eyes as he said, “We’ve arrived quite some time ago, yet not even a cup of tea has been prepared. Do Father-in-law and Mother-in-law object so greatly to our marriage?”
Qiao Xin pictured herself sitting next to Second Young Master Gu in an expensive dress. The Gu family was so rich, and Second Young Master Gu was neither ugly nor short-lived, unlike what the rumors said. Then she would be the Second Young Madam of the Gu family.
Qiao Shan and Su Xue exchanged a look. Although their hearts ached for Qiao Xin, they knew with certainty that if they angered Gu Zhou, the entire Qiao family would be ruined. Thus, neither of them dared to speak up.
Gu Zhou didn’t even bother granting Qiao Xin a glance. He walked to the sofa and sat down without invitation, pulling Qiao Nian to do so as well. He said lightly, “I won’t allow my wife to be criticized by others.”
Qiao Xin began to say something, but her gaze accidentally fell on Chen Qing’s face, and she was forcibly reminded of how Chen Qing had slapped her. Quickly, she lowered her gaze to hide the hatred in her eyes.
Meanwhile, Qiao Xin’s eyes glinted. If Second Young Master Gu was aware that Qiao Nian was a loose woman, would he dislike Qiao Nian? Then, would Qiao Xin be the one sitting next to Gu Zhou instead?
“Yes, I’m a ‘wild man’. Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, don’t call me ‘son-in-law’ in the future.” Gu Zhou’s thin lips parted as he spoke, his voice cold. He walked towards the sofa, unconcerned.
“We – we – we don’t object!” Qiao Shan stammered out. This was the first time he had seen someone with such a powerful presence, and he found himself practically suffocating merely from his aura.
Actually, Gu Zhou didn’t like to touch other people, but Qiao Nian seemed to be an exception. Whenever he touched her, she was always warm and the warmth would flow through his entire body.
When Qiao Shan thought of how Gu Zhou had treated Qiao Xin, he could not help but shiver, his scalp going momentarily numb. He broke out in a cold sweat and swallowed nervously.
Tears rolled down her cheeks, and Qiao Xin began to feel more and more aggrieved. Her eyes were filled with hatred for Qiao Nian, for she simply didn’t dare to hate Gu Zhou.
Hastily, Qiao Shan ordered the servants to serve tea. He stood beside Gu Zhou and began to fawn over him. “Second Young Master, do stay for lunch before taking your leave!”
Qiao Xin looked at Su Xue worriedly. A trace of cunning appeared in her eyes. She stood up and said, “Second Young Master, Mom didn’t mean that. She just…”
Qiao Xin glanced at Qiao Shan with teary eyes. Softly, she spoke, trying to ease the predicament. “Brother-in-law, it’s a misunderstanding. Mom and Dad…”
Qiao Shan and Su Xue were both stunned. They looked worriedly at Qiao Xin, but didn’t dare to move, nor show any dissatisfaction with Gu Zhou’s actions.
