Hidden truth, intricate love

Gu Beichen's mother, a thoughtful and resourceful woman, has her own blueprint for the future of her family and her son's happiness. In her carefully woven plan, family gatherings are not only a gathering of relatives, but also a stage for her to realize her wishes.

Gu's mother began to prepare for the family reunion. She personally selected the exquisite invitations and wrote the invitations stroke by stroke, each word revealing her anticipation and determination. She carefully selected the date of the reunion, making sure that Gu Beichen could not refuse on the grounds of being busy with work.

She personally took care of every detail of the party, from the table setting to the floral arrangement, striving for perfection in every aspect to create a warm and elegant atmosphere. She hoped that this environment would allow Xiaoya's elegant temperament to be better displayed.

Knowing Gu Beichen's love for food, Gu's mother specially prepared his favorite dishes, while also not forgetting Xiaoya's taste. She hopes that through food, Xiaoya and Gu Beichen will be closer, so that they can share stories while enjoying the food.

In order to make the party more lively and interesting, Gu's mother also specially arranged soft background music and prepared some relaxing entertainment activities. She hoped that in such a relaxed and happy atmosphere, Gu Beichen would let down his guard and interact more with Xiaoya.

In Gu's mother's mind, this is a carefully planned psychological game. She hopes that through the party, she can subtly influence Gu Beichen's emotions and make him feel Xiaoya's tenderness and charm without realizing it.

On the day of the party, Gu's mother woke up early to check every detail, ensuring everything was perfect. She was excited and nervous, like a director waiting for the curtain to rise.

As the guests arrived, the party lights softened and warmed, creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere in the Gu family's living room. Xiaoya, dressed in an elegant dress, perfectly complemented her beauty and elegance in the meticulously decorated setting.

Knowing Xiaoya's musical talent, Gu's mother arranged a piano recital. Xiaoya sat at the piano, her fingers dancing across the black and white keys, producing an elegant and moving melody. Her playing was filled with emotion, and every note revealed her love and understanding of music.

Xiaoya is not only a master of music, but also a renowned artist. During the gathering, she showcased some of her works, each of which showcased her unique artistic perspective and delicate emotional expression.

While showing off her talent, Xiaoya kept secretly looking at Gu Beichen, trying to catch his every reaction and expression. She hoped to attract his attention through her talent and make him feel special.

Xiaoya spared no effort in expressing her affection for Gu Beichen through her words and actions. She skillfully led the conversation to their common interests and memories, hoping to arouse Gu Beichen's favor for her.

However, Gu Beichen's reactions to Xiaoya were merely polite. Although he admired her musical and artistic talents, his heart already belonged to Su Wanqing. He kept his distance from her feelings for her, and his responses were always gentle and polite, but lacked passion.

Gu Beichen's heart was filled with conflict and complexity. He appreciated his mother's kindness and understood Xiaoya's efforts, but he couldn't bring himself to reciprocate her feelings; he simply considered her a younger sister. His gaze would often wander out the window, his thoughts turning to Su Wanqing, eager to share this beautiful evening with her.

Mother Gu closely observed the interaction between the two. She noticed Gu Beichen's indifference and Xiaoya's disappointment. She felt a little anxious, but she remained calm and continued to maintain the atmosphere of the party as the hostess.

With the last guest gone, the Gu family's living room returned to its peaceful state. Standing in the empty room, the elaborately decorated decor seemed especially glaring. Her mood shifted from the excitement and anticipation she'd felt at the start of the party to deep disappointment and anger.

Gu's mother thought that through this party, Gu Beichen would see Xiaoya's talent and charm, thus narrowing the distance between them. However, Gu Beichen's cold attitude completely shattered her expectations.

Disappointment quickly built up within Gu's mother, eventually erupting into rage. She couldn't understand why her son remained indifferent to Xiaoya, a girl so outstanding. She saw this as a disregard for both family honor and personal happiness.

Mother Gu decided to have a frank conversation with Gu Beichen. She walked into the study, facing her silent son, suppressed her anger, and spoke in a low, powerful voice, "Beichen, I don't understand. What's so wrong with Xiaoya that you don't like her? She's a well-known good girl in our circle."

Gu Beichen sat behind his desk, remaining silent in the face of his mother's questioning. He knew any explanation would only exacerbate his mother's anger, and he didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings at this point.

Seeing her son remain silent, Mother Gu felt even more angry and helpless. She scolded him, "Your behavior is not only disrespectful to Xiaoya, but also irresponsible to our family. I hope you will seriously consider your choice."

Gu Beichen took a deep breath, trying to calm his mother's anger: "Mom, I know you are doing this for my own good, but my feelings cannot be arranged. I don't have that kind of feeling for Xiaoya, and I can't go against my heart."

This conversation caused a rift in the relationship between mother and son. Mother Gu could not accept her son's explanation, while Gu Beichen felt unprecedented restraint and oppression.

After his mother left the study, Gu Beichen sat alone in the darkness, his heart filled with contradictions and struggles. He knew he had to make a decision and could no longer let his mother's emotions dictate his choices.

Gu Beichen picked up his phone and called Su Wanqing.