Gu Xiyan stopped and turned to look at her, asking calmly, "Is there something you need?"

Jiang Shao walked up to Gu Xiyan and stared intently at his face. This face was exactly like that person's, sending a wave of disgust through her. She questioned, "Bei Cheng said you and Chu Mo met at the door? And you even saw her off. Is that true?"

Gu Xiyan didn't flinch or dodge, looking directly at Jiang Shao, and answered honestly, "Yes, I did meet Mo Mo at the door. However, I know what you really want to ask, so I can tell you the answer directly. That's right, I like Mo Mo, I want to pursue her, and I want to be with her!"

His gaze was firm and earnest, as if nothing could shake his resolve. However, this appearance caused Jiang Shao's expression to change drastically. She gritted her teeth and said angrily, "You really are just like your dead father! You dare to say that? Don't forget that Chu Mo is your brother's fiancée! Stealing your brother's woman, aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

Even though Chu Mo had already broken off her engagement with Gu Beichen, Jiang Shao didn't want to let Gu Xiyan have it.

Gu Xiyan curled his lips into a sneer, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes: "That's no longer the case, thanks to your good son." His tone was full of sarcasm.

Jiang Shao was so angry that her face turned pale and her chest felt tight. "You..." She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down, but her voice was still trembling. "So what if the engagement is called off? Bei Chen just hasn't met Chu Mo and doesn't know how good Chu Mo is. Once the two of them meet, Bei Chen will naturally know how to choose."

This was Jiang Shao's last hope. Although reality made her feel hopeless, she was still unwilling to give up.

The Gu family home was deathly silent. The servants had long since disappeared, leaving only the two of them in the large living room, facing each other. A tense and volatile atmosphere filled the air, as if a fierce conflict could erupt at any moment.

Gu Xiyan sneered, her eyes revealing deep disappointment: "You've really gone to great lengths for your son! But have you ever considered that since Mo Mo has already decided to break off the engagement, how could she easily turn back?"

“I know you don’t like me because of that incident, and I also know that the future of the Gu family will only be handed over to Gu Beicheng. You let me into the Gu family so that I could become Gu Beicheng’s stepping stone.”

"From childhood to adulthood, I've given him everything, but not Mo Mo. I won't give up. She's single now, and I have the right to pursue someone I like." Gu Xiyan's tone left no room for argument.

Jiang Shao scoffed, "Don't try to make yourself sound so noble. You've only met Chu Mo once, and you're just lusting after her. If Chu Mo didn't look like that, would you like her?"

Gu Xiyan looked at Jiang Shao with a determined gaze: "Perhaps that was the case at first. I admit, I was initially attracted by her appearance, but in this world, I doubt anyone wouldn't be captivated by her beauty."

But later, I discovered a unique charm about her that drew me closer. Even if she weren't exceptionally beautiful, I believe I would still be attracted to her. Besides, who can truly understand matters of the heart?

If she were the high and mighty moon, then I would be willing to be her reflection in the water; if she wanted to be the blazing sun, then I would be willing to melt under her radiance.

In short, no matter what she becomes, I will always love her.

Jiang Shao was somewhat surprised, not expecting his usually taciturn son to utter such sweet words. It seemed he was truly in love. Jiang Shao could only say disdainfully, "You can only dream about it. How could someone like Chu Mo possibly be interested in you?"

Whether she likes me or not is not important, because I am not that greedy. Just being able to see her is happiness for me.

When Gu Xiyan thought of Shen Chumo, his eyes were filled with longing.

This infatuated look only made Jiang Shao more and more annoyed. She crossed her arms and said fiercely, "Gu Xiyan, I'm warning you, you can't take another step near Chu Mo, or you can forget about me being your mother! Do you hear me!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiyan's face showed a look of astonishment, and a hint of vulnerability flashed in his eyes. He looked at Jiang Shao in disbelief and said in a trembling voice, "Gu Beichen is your son, but am I not? Just because of that one sentence, you actually want to sentence me to life imprisonment? Mom, how can you be so cruel!"

Faced with Gu Xiyan's accusations, Jiang Shao turned her head away, seemingly unwilling to look at him again. However, her words were like a sharp sword, piercing straight into Gu Xiyan's heart.

“That wasn’t just a simple sentence; it was testimonies of your betrayal. When you uttered those words, you were no longer worthy to be my son.”

Therefore, don't even think about competing with Beicheng for anything. Whether it's the Gu family or Chumo, only Beicheng is qualified to possess them. Don't worry, although you made a mistake, you still have the blood of the Gu family in your veins. I will ensure you continue to live a life free from financial worries.

When Jiang Shao said these words, his voice was cold and firm, without the slightest hesitation.

Seeing Gu Xiyan's injured expression, Jiang Shao felt a rare pang of guilt towards his eldest son.

But soon, her eyes hardened again, and her tone hardened once more. She told herself that this was all Gu Xiyan's deserved punishment, and he had to pay the price for his mistakes.

Gu Xiyan covered her face and chuckled softly, "Haha, ridiculous, utterly ridiculous."

"Mom, no, Ms. Jiang Shao, you've finally said it. It's been more than ten years. It's good. I can finally give up completely."

Gu Xiyan closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his aura changed. His eyes stared at Jiang Shao like a wild beast hunting for prey in the jungle. He looked down at her and said, "Ms. Jiang, I will not give up on Momo. If you want to kick me out of the house because of this, I can leave immediately, but do you dare?"

Gu Xiyan's lips curled into a mocking smile, his eyes filled with sarcasm and disdain. He knew that Jiang Shao, as a woman from another family,

Although he holds great power in the Gu family, he has always been questioned and dissatisfied by the Gu family's shareholders.

If Jiang Shao really kicks him, the eldest son of the Gu family, out of the family, then she will face enormous pressure.

Gu Beichen is still young, so she needs Gu Xiyan, her supporter and heir, to help her gain a foothold in the Gu family. She cannot and dares not do that, otherwise the Gu family members might just force her to step down.

Gu Xiyan stood there, exuding the aura of a superior, which was extremely oppressive.

When Jiang Shao heard Gu Xiyan call her Ms. Jiang, she knew that her son had completely severed ties with her.

Although she was the one who created this situation, she still felt as if something inside her had disappeared.

Faced with Gu Xiyan's threats, Jiang Shao realized that the son she had always thought she could control had actually transformed into this person.

It turns out that Gu Xiyan had just been holding back all along.

Jiang Shao suddenly felt a little scared. If Gu Xiyan continued to stay in the company, would Gu Beicheng still have a chance in the future?

Gu Xiyan seemed to see through Jiang Shao's thoughts. He said coldly, "I don't care about the Gu family at all. It's your business who you give it to. I have no interest in playing any fratricidal games."

But from now on, you can no longer restrict what I do; otherwise, I don't know what I might do, believe it or not.

After saying that, Gu Xiyan bypassed Jiang Shao and returned to her room.

Jiang Shao stood there with his arms crossed, having been relentlessly attacked by Shen Chumo, Gu Beichen, and Gu Xiyan throughout the night.

Jiang Shao couldn't help but reflect: Had he really done something wrong?

But when she recalled the scene she had witnessed back then, Jiang Shao burst into tears again, overturning everything on the coffee table to the floor, venting the anger in her heart.

No! I did nothing wrong! They deserved it all!! They're the ones who wronged me!!

Gu Xiyan entered the room, didn't turn on the light, and collapsed onto the bed. He was breathing rapidly, his thin lips pressed tightly together beneath his high, straight nose.

Gu Xiyan pinched his brow with two fingers, rubbed it a few times, and stared blankly at the ceiling.

After Jiang Shao completely tore off his mask, Gu Xiyan didn't feel particularly relieved.

When we were little, he would always ask Jiang Shao why? Why did he suddenly ask me to give my room to my younger brother? Why did he stop taking me to school? Why did he always ignore me?

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