NOVEL NEXT Chapter 904 - 904: Tong Rao Comes to the Gu Family
Chapter 904: Tong Rao Comes to the Gu Family
Editor: Henyee Translations
“Zhaoming, you can’t be blamed for what happened back then. I’ll make sure to address the situation with what’s happening online,” Gu Hongwei said after dealing with Gu Zhao’an and Gu Zhaoye. He then turned to comfort Gu Zhaoming.
Gu Zhaoming looked deeply touched. “Thank you, Dad.”
Gu Hongwei nodded and brought up the Tong family once more, speaking earnestly. “If you can resolve the Tong family issue privately, do your best. It’s important to get those trending topics removed.”
“Zhaoming, I understand that you value family ties, but in aristocratic families, we must also leave room for compromise. We can’t be driven by revenge constantly.”
At eighty, with his health declining, Gu Hongwei wasn’t sure how long he had left. He hoped Gu Zhaoming would step up to carry the family’s weight.
Gu Zhaoming had a different perspective.
He hadn’t returned to the capital merely to vie for the position of Family Head. His goal was to ensure he had the means to protect his own family, not to have them suffer because of his return to the Gu family.
“Dad, this matter involves criminal law. It’s not something that can be settled privately just because you wish it.” Since Gu Yang had insisted on him adhering to the law, Gu Zhaoming had thoroughly reviewed all relevant criminal statutes.
Gu Hongwei was about to respond, but Gu Zhaoming cut in. “But the trending topic has nothing to do with our family.”
“It’s possible that the Tong family is facing similar issues—someone might be using an online scandal to exploit their internal conflicts.”
Gu Zhao’an and Gu Zhaoye exchanged uneasy glances.
Did this imply that the Tong family was trying to take advantage of them?
Gu Hongwei was taken aback. “Are you sure it really has nothing to do with our family?”
Gu Zhaoming nodded calmly, his expression unchanged.
It was likely Feng Jue’s doing. Yet, with Feng Jue having moved out, how could his actions be connected to their family?
Gu Hongwei remained skeptical.
The New Year’s Eve dinner had become particularly tense.
Since everyone had to stay at the old residence for the night, no one from the third branch left after dinner.
At that moment, a security guard entered and announced, “The Head of the Tong Family has arrived.”
Shock spread across the room.
All eyes turned to Gu Yang.
Gu Yang frowned. Was Tong Rao taking the initiative to pressure them because of the Tong siblings?
Gu Shuxue, who had been holding back her frustration all evening, finally felt some relief. “Why is Family Head Tong visiting us personally at this hour? Is it because of Cousin Gu Yang and the Tong siblings?”
Gu Zhao’an, seizing the opportunity, said to Gu Zhaoming, “Brother, since Family Head Tong has come in person, this matter must be serious. You should consider sending Gu Yang away to avoid any further complications for us.”
Although Gu Zhaoming and Ruan Xueling felt uneasy about Tong Rao’s arrival, they maintained a composed exterior.
“Second Brother, you’re being too harsh. If your niece, Shuxue, heard this, she’d be deeply upset.”
“Unlike me, I would never abandon my daughter, even if she were in serious trouble. I would only offer her support,” Gu Zhaoming added, subtly sowing discord.
Gu Shuxue’s smile faltered at his words, and Gu Zhao’an’s expression darkened. Even Gu Hongwei, after reflecting on the situation, found Second Brother’s actions somewhat unreasonable.
He addressed the security guard, “Show Family Head Tong to the living room. I’ll join her shortly.”
At that moment, Tong Rao’s commanding voice came from the doorway. “There’s no need for you to arrange anything. I’ll come in myself.”
Even in winter, Tong Rao was dressed in light clothing, her posture rigid and her gaze commanding.