Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

From downstairs, Gu Yichen's stern reprimand could be faintly heard, mixed with the nanny's flustered explanation.

My unease grew stronger, and without even putting on a coat, I rushed downstairs.

"what happened?"

I went to the living room and saw Gu Yichen with a livid face, while the nanny stood to the side with a wronged look on her face.

"Madam, I..."

The nanny stammered, and before she could finish speaking, Gu Yichen interrupted her, "You go back first, I will handle this matter."

The nanny, feeling as if she had been granted a pardon, hurriedly left.

"What happened?"

I walked over to Gu Yichen and asked with concern.

"It's nothing serious, don't worry."

Gu Yichen's tone softened a bit, but his brows remained furrowed. "It's just that the children wanted to eat at that newly opened dessert shop in the east of the city. The nanny was late and had a little argument with the staff."

After hearing this, I breathed a sigh of relief; it turned out to be just a false alarm.

Seeing that my expression had softened, Gu Yichen smiled and put his arm around my shoulder. "Alright, don't think about these things anymore. Didn't we agree to hold a family celebration? I'll have someone start preparing tomorrow."

I nodded. Yes, we have more important things to do. To celebrate the Gu family's remarkable achievements and to thank those who have been by our side all these years, we have decided to hold a grand family celebration and invite guests from all walks of life to witness this historic moment.

For the next few days, the entire Gu family was immersed in a busy and joyful atmosphere.

Preparations for the celebration are proceeding in a tense but orderly manner, with every detail, from venue setup to guest invitations, striving for perfection.

"Mom, what do you think of the stage backdrop I designed?"

My daughter ran excitedly to me, holding her carefully drawn design sketch.

"Wow, baby, that's amazing! This design is so creative!"

I praised her with a smile, and a bright smile immediately bloomed on my daughter's face.

"And me, and me!"

The son squeezed in, holding a guest list. "I helped Dad organize the list, and I even sorted it alphabetically by last name!"

Seeing the children's active participation filled me with joy.

This celebration is not only an honor for the Gu family, but also a shared expectation of our entire family.

On the day of the celebration, I wore the moon-white dress that Gu Yichen had specially chosen for me. Standing in front of the full-length mirror, I looked elegant and confident, as if I had shed my former naivety and gained a more mature woman's charm.

"Mom, you're so beautiful!"

My daughter, dressed in a pink dress, twirled around me like a little princess.

"Yes, sister-in-law, you look beautiful today." Gu Yichen rarely praised her like this.

I smiled and patted my daughter's head, then glanced at Gu Yichen standing not far away, gazing at me tenderly, and a sweet warmth welled up in my heart.

Stepping out of the villa, the sight before me amazed me.

The entire Gu Family Manor was meticulously decorated, with flower-paved roads, colorful ribbons fluttering in the wind, and dazzling lights illuminating the night as if it were daytime.

The guests were dressed to the nines, their elegant attire and graceful demeanor creating a vibrant atmosphere of high society. Amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversation, they exuded luxury and grandeur.

"Mr. Gu, congratulations!"

"Mrs. Gu, you look absolutely radiant today!"

Along the way, people kept coming up to congratulate us, and Gu Yichen always responded with a smile and composure. The confidence and aura he exuded in every gesture captivated me.

The banquet hall was bustling with activity, as celebrities from the political, business, and cultural circles gathered together, including some heavyweight figures who are rarely seen in public.

It was then that I realized that the Gu family's development over the years had far exceeded my imagination, and that Gu Yichen, this seemingly gentle man, had unknowingly built his own business empire.

"How's it going? Are you scared?"

Gu Yichen leaned close to my ear and asked softly, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible smugness.

I shook my head and said with a smile, "I'm just proud of you."

He held my hand, our fingers intertwined, conveying a sense of calm and security to me.

"Let's go, it's our turn to go on stage."

Under the spotlight, Gu Yichen, dressed in a black suit, looked even more tall and handsome.

He calmly walked onto the stage, his steady voice carrying throughout the banquet hall through the microphone: "Distinguished guests, good evening! Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the Gu family's celebration..."

His voice was deep and magnetic as he recounted the trials and tribulations the Gu family had overcome, from a small workshop to a multinational corporation. Every word was powerful and imbued with the sweat of their hard work.

Standing beside him, feeling the confidence and radiance emanating from him, I felt a surge of inexplicable emotion.

"Of course, the success of the Gu family is inseparable from the support and dedication of every family member, especially my wife, Fu Yan."

At this point, he turned his head, his deep gaze looking at me, a gentle smile on his lips, "She is like a dazzling star, illuminating my life and bringing new hope to the Gu family."

The sudden confession caught me off guard, and a blush involuntarily rose to my cheeks.

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience, mixed with a few whistles and jeers.

I lowered my head shyly, but couldn't help stealing a glance at him. I met his loving eyes, and my heart melted instantly.

After the speech, Gu Yichen took my hand and led me off the stage.

My daughter and Gu Yichen were already waiting on the side. When they saw us, my daughter immediately ran over, hugged my leg, and said in her childish voice, "Mommy, I heard what you just said. You have to love me like you love Daddy!"

I smiled, picked her up, and kissed her little face: "Of course, Mommy loves you the most!"

"Me too, me too!" Gu Yichen also came over, looking at me expectantly.

I couldn't help but laugh and reached out to pat his head: "Okay, Mommy loves you too!"

Looking at the three men I love most in front of me, I suddenly felt incredibly happy at this moment.

"Alright, you two little ones, stop bothering your mother. There's still a show to come later."

Gu Yichen smiled and led the children aside, letting them play with the servants.

The next program is a charity auction, where the items up for auction are antique paintings and calligraphy treasured by the Gu family for many years, each piece of considerable value.

All proceeds from the auction will be donated to charities to help those in need.

"Next up for auction is a blue and white porcelain vase from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty..."

The host enthusiastically introduced the auction items, and the guests in the audience raised their paddles to bid, creating a very lively atmosphere.

As I watched precious cultural relics being auctioned off at high prices, my heart was filled with joy and emotion.

Being able to use my own strength to help others makes me incredibly happy.

"The next item for auction is a rare pink diamond brooch provided by Mr. Gu Yichen, Chairman of the Gu Group, with a starting bid of one million!"

As soon as the host finished speaking, a gasp of surprise erupted from the audience.

I turned to look at Gu Yichen, and saw him smiling at me with eyes full of affection.

"Like it?"

He asked me in a low voice.

I nodded. The brooch was exquisitely designed, with dazzling pink diamonds; it was indeed very beautiful.

"If you like it, bid on it," he said, raising his bidding paddle.

"1500000!"

"Two million!"

"three million!"

……

Gu Yichen's bid instantly ignited the entire venue, and the price soared all the way up, quickly breaking the ten million mark.

"Five million!" A familiar voice came from the crowd. I turned my head in surprise and saw Lin Jiaojiao in a gorgeous dress, with a provocative smile on her face, holding up her bidding paddle high.