Shocking! A Hong Kong socialite gave birth to three heirs to a wealthy family.

Chapter 152 Escalation of Conflict

This game of mahjong has come to an end.

Seeing that Shen Wancheng wasn't being bullied, Xu Pingtao remained silent and watched from the sidelines.

After the Cai sisters smoothed things over, Gu Mingqian's expression softened slightly, and he called Xu Pingtao to go for tea.

Gu Qinglan then glared at Gu Jintian, gave Gu Jinhao a look signaling him to teach Gu Jintian a lesson in private, and then smiled as she approached Wen Nan, not only leaving herself but also taking Wen Nan with her.

The other members of the Gu family also dispersed and stopped gathering there.

In an instant, only a group of young people remained around the mahjong table.

Seeing that everyone was silent and the atmosphere was awkward, Cai Xinya gave Cai Xinyi a look, signaling her to speak.

Cai Xinyi glanced at Gu Jinxing, then at Gu Jinhao. She had always been a little intimidated by these two brothers.

Finally, he whispered to Shen Yao.

"Sister Yao, do you know how to play Gomoku? Let's go play."

Shen Yao remained calm. As long as she and her sister didn't suffer any losses, she didn't care at all whether the situation was awkward or not.

"What's Gomoku? Never heard of it."

Gu Jintian couldn't help but retort again.

"You country bumpkin, you've never even heard of Gomoku (Five in a Row)."

Shen Yao has always been someone who either knows or doesn't know, and she has never felt ashamed of asking others for help when she doesn't know something.

Shen Yao ignored Gu Jintian and asked Cai Xinyi.

How do you play Gomoku (Five in a Row)?

"Two pieces, one black and one white, each person takes one color, and the player who makes five of one color in a row wins."

Shen Yao suddenly realized.

"I don't know how to play Gomoku, but I do. Do you?"

"Wow, Yao-jie, you actually know how to play Go! I don't, but my sister knows a little."

Shen Yao guessed that Shen Wancheng probably had something to say to Gu Jinxing, so following Cai Xinyi's words, she looked at Cai Xinya and asked.

"Want to go have some fun?"

Cai Xinya nodded.

"it is good."

She then spoke to Shen Wancheng and the others.

"Cousin, cousin, Yao, Xinyi, and I are going to play Go."

Gu Jinxing nodded.

Cai Xinya felt as if she had been granted a pardon. She nodded at Cai Xinyi and Shen Yao and then slipped away in an instant.

Suddenly, only Gu Jintian and Gu Jinhao, along with Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing, remained at the mahjong table.

Previously, Gu Jinxing had not spoken up for Shen Wancheng in order to avoid making a scene and ruining the engagement banquet.

After everyone else had left, Gu Jinxing spoke to Gu Jinhao.

"Gu Jinhao, if you can't manage Gu Jintian, I'll help you manage her next time."

Gu Jintian frowned, dissatisfied.

“Cousin, I’m your sister too. What kind of spell has Shen Wancheng cast on you that she’s even threatening your family?”

Before Gu Jinxing could even speak to Gu Jintian, Gu Jinhao had already reached his breaking point.

Gu Jinhao scolded Gu Jintian.

"Gu Jintian, have you lost your mind today? You've made a fool of yourself all afternoon, and you still haven't come to your senses?"

Gu Jintian was both angry and aggrieved.

She was the one who was being bullied the whole time, but in the end, everyone blamed her and said she was making a fool of herself.

These people have been completely fooled by Shen Wancheng, haven't they?

They certainly have no idea what a despicable person Shen Wancheng is.

Gu Jintian originally thought that since Gu Jinxing and she weren't close, it didn't matter if people laughed at her.

That's why she didn't tell the Gu family what Shen Wancheng was saying that was circulating in the industry.

At this moment, Gu Jintian couldn't hold back any longer.

"I think it's you guys who aren't awake!"

“You’re my brother, my own brother. You’ve never even met Shen Wancheng before, but today you’re already siding with outsiders. Haven’t you ever seen a woman before?”

"And you, cousin, are you still feeling smug about marrying such a beautiful woman? Do you even know what kind of person she is?"

"She's only been in Hong Kong for a month or two and she's already hooked up with the Ho family and then with our family. What a coincidence! I wonder how many people she's slept with..."

"Snapped!"

Gu Jintian's swearing was interrupted by Gu Jinhao's slap.

Gu Jintian covered her face, looking at Gu Jinhao in disbelief.

Shen Wancheng also took two steps forward and stood in front of Gu Jintian.

"Who are you trying to say I am? And who told you that?"

Gu Jinhao was genuinely afraid that Gu Jintian would say something thoughtless again, since today was Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing's engagement banquet.

Regardless of whether what Gu Jintian said is true or not, as long as she doesn't give Shen Wancheng face, she's causing trouble and disgracing the Gu family.

Gu Jinhao no longer cared what would happen to Gu Jintian.

But he cares about what his grandfather thinks of their family.

Gu Jinxing even used a wheelchair for his engagement, so it seems his leg really won't get better.

Although Gu Jinxing is the apparent head of the Gu family, Gu Mingqian has not publicly stated that he will revoke Gu Jinhao's right of succession, which means that Gu Jinhao is still a candidate for successor.

Moreover, Gu Mingqian is still the chairman of the Gu Group and has not completely handed over the Gu Group's shares to Gu Jinxing.

Isn't this also a signal, telling the other members of the Gu family that there is still a chance?

So, is it better for the person in charge of the Gu family to be disabled or able-bodied?

There's no need to even think about the answer.

Therefore, in the eyes of Gu Qinglan's family, this was the time when they had the best opportunity.

The fact that Gu Jinxing married Shen Wancheng made Gu Qinglan's faction even happier.

Gu Jintian knew that Shen Wancheng had a bad reputation, so how could Gu Qinglan not know?

Gu Qinglan kept this matter to herself, waiting for the right opportunity. Once Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing registered their marriage, Shen Wancheng's reputation would become a stain on Gu Jinxing's name.

This will come in handy when they start to exert their efforts to oust Gu Jinxing.

Therefore, for whatever reason, Gu Jinhao did not want Gu Jintian to reveal the matter at this time, so that Gu Jinxing and Shen Wancheng would know.

Therefore, when Shen Wancheng questioned Gu Jintian and demanded an explanation, Gu Jinhao had no choice but to step forward.

Gu Jinhao grabbed Gu Jintian's arm and pulled her behind him, saying...

“Jin Tian is usually spoiled and willful. Today she has repeatedly said things she shouldn’t have. I’m really sorry. I apologize to you and your cousin on her behalf.”

"I will definitely give her a good talking-to when I get back."

Gu Jintian struggled fiercely, refusing to submit.

"I wasn't talking nonsense, Shen Wancheng. Don't think everyone doesn't know how rotten you are..."

"Snapped!"

Gu Jinhao turned around and slapped Gu Jintian again.

Shen Wancheng frowned as she looked at it.

Gu Jintian spoke rudely to her, so naturally she wouldn't let it go.

But she couldn't stand a man hitting a woman like that, especially since Gu Jinhao was Gu Jintian's older brother.

"Gu Jinhao, let her go and let her talk."

Shen Wancheng didn't forget that she was pregnant. She didn't go forward to pull Gu Jinhao herself, but she turned around and gave Cheng Ming a look.

Cheng Ming understood and immediately stepped forward to pull Gu Jinhao away.

Gu Jintian was slapped twice, and half of her face became red and swollen.

She covered half her face, desperately trying to hold back her tears, as if crying would prove that she had lost.

Even though Shen Wancheng asked someone to help her break free from Gu Jinhao's control, she still felt that Shen Wancheng was faking it.

"Shen Wancheng, don't pretend to be kind! Don't think I don't know how happy you are right now."