Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: Chapter Two-Hundred and Eighty-Nine: Making Overtures (2/2)

Chang Hui was immediately delighted. “What if I want to marry into the Xi family instead?” Gu Man sneered.

Lin Yu’s smile vanished, and she asked timidly, “Gu Man, you want to marry Xi

Cheng? You… want me to give Xi Cheng up?”

Tears pooled in her eyes as she dejectedly said, “I’m fine with that. As long as you don’t hold a grudge against Xi Cheng and the relationship between the Xi and Gu families remains intact, I’m fine with anything. If my apology can’t appease you and you insist on marrying Xi Cheng, I’ll give up my position as his fiancée. I’d rather—I’d rather lose Xi Cheng than lose you as a friend. Gu Man, I mean it.”

Gu Man stared at Lin Yu coldly, thinking, ‘We both know what’s what, so stop pretending otherwise. Do you really think you can deceive me?

However, many thoughts had run through Chang Hui’s mind in those few seconds. She quickly held Lin Yu’s hand and glared at Gu Man before smiling and saying to Lin Yu, “Oh child, what a one-track mind you have! Can’t you tell that Gu Man is only sulking? She’s used to being bossy among her sisters and cousins. It’s my fault; I’m the one who spoiled the girls so much that they have such difficult tempers. Really, all of our girls combined aren’t as sensible as you!”

She continued, “Lin Yu, Auntie understands what you’re saying, and I appreciate your gesture. No matter what, the relationship between the Gu and Xi families is the most important. You said it yourself: Xi Cheng imposed himself on Gu Man because he was drunk; he didn’t do it on purpose. Gu Man is just throwing a tantrum, so ignore her!”

Lin Yu glanced at Gu Man. Gu Man was so angry that she was trembling, wishing she could pounce on Lin Yu and tear her apart. Lin Yu mentally sneered, ‘You think you can squeeze me out with this little bit ofskill? How naive!’

Lin Yu timidly uttered, “Auntie, my mother-in-law said that, no matter what,

Xi Cheng is in the wrong. So, we plan to give you our jewelry store in West

Town. Consider it a small token of our appreciation, and please forgive us..”