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Chapter 77
Arriving at the old residence, Shen Tang had just gotten out of the car when countless eyes looked over. There were kind, curious eyes, and also unkind ones.
Shen Tang maintained a smile as she walked in linking arms with Gu Huaian. Seeing Old Madam Gu and Old Master Gu, Shen Tang was somewhat hesitant about what to call them. Calling them uncle would be inappropriate, but calling them dad was afraid he would not give her face.
Finally, she tentatively called out, "Dad, mom."
Old Master Gu had a cold face, seeming as if he wanted to say something. Shen Tang's eyes were quick to notice Old Madam Gu pinching him fiercely.
"Ow!" Old Master Gu's mouth kept twitching in pain.
Laughter spilled from Shen Tang's eyes. As expected, there is always a higher mountain. It looks like currying favor with Old Madam Gu is the way to go in the future.
Old Madam Gu laughingly held her hand. "You look even more beautiful after not seeing you for a while..."
Shen Tang happily touched her face. "Really?"
Old Madam Gu smiled, "Of course it's true."
Gu Huaian felt somewhat ashamed to look at her.
There were many people who came today. Old Madam Gu and Old Master Gu's attitude towards Shen Tang decided the attitude of the other Gu family members towards her.
Old Madam Gu was so intimate, and many people in their hearts also took note of Shen Tang.
Old Madam Gu introduced her to several important elders before letting the young people go off on their own.
Shen Tang followed Gu Huaian away from the crowd and had just breathed a sigh of relief when she heard a voice she did not want to hear from behind.
"Sister-in-law..."
Shen Tang looked back to find that Gu Jinan had also come.
"You're better?" Her gaze uncontrollably lowered. Gu Huaian grabbed her chin.
Why did she want to look at everything?
Gu Jinan's expression twisted for a moment, apparently recalling some bad memories.
"I'm fine, thanks for sister-in-law's concern," Gu Jinan said, even blinking his eyes.
Shen Tang was a little nervous. Gu Huaian wouldn't misunderstand, would he...
Just then, two little ones ran over. "Sis!"
"Sis, you came!"
Shen Tang was hugged by Gu Anran and Gu Wuyang at the same time. She had missed them after not seeing them for a while.
Gu Wuyang was wearing a little suit today, with a bow tie at the collar. Gu Anran was dressed like a little princess, even wearing a diamond crown on her head.
Shen Tang couldn't help but guess, were those diamonds on it real...
Gu Huaian's lips curved up slightly. Tang Tang is so cute.
He moved next to Shen Tang's ear and asked in a low voice, "Do you like it? If you like it, I'll buy you one."
Shen Tang's sensitive ears twitched. "Hehe, I like it."
【The one Gu Huaian gives must be real. It can definitely sell for a lot of money in the future.】
Gu Huaian: "......"
He was a little helpless. This little money-grubber had money in her eyes.
"You play here first. I still have some things to deal with."
Shen Tang waved her hand. "Go, go."
Gu Jinan was about to talk to Shen Tang when Gu Huaian gave him a cold look. "Come with me."
"Big brother, what's the matter?"
"I do have something. Come with me."
Gu Jinan was a little unhappy, but he couldn't refute and could only leave reluctantly, looking back every three steps.
However, Shen Tang didn't even glance at him.
Exchanging pleasantries with adults was not as fun as chatting with little friends. Shen Tang decided to just stay with Anran and Wuyang for the rest of the time.
However, she didn't have to look for trouble as trouble came looking for her.
Shen Tang even wondered if she was actually the female lead of this book. Why else would she never get any peace?
"Miss Shen, do you mind going to the side to talk?"
Shen Tang looked at Zhou Qinglian with a smile as she politely declined, "I'm sorry, it's not very convenient at the moment. Do you have something to say? You can just tell me directly."
Zhou Qinglian frowned, revealing a trace of fragility.
Not far away, a girl saw this and hurriedly came over to uphold justice.
"Sis Lian..."
She looked at Shen Tang. "Don't bully my sister Lian. If you have anything, come at me!"
Shen Tang: "......"
If she hadn't accidentally discovered it last time, she really wouldn't have imagined that Meow Meow was actually such a silly fool in real life.
She still had some past feelings, so Shen Tang endured it.
Shen Tang took a deep breath. "Which eye of yours saw me bullying her?"
Meow Meow hemmed and hawed, unable to say anything.
When she was little, Sis Lian was often bullied by her father's illegitimate children. She couldn't bear to watch, so she helped speak up.
Over the years, it had become a habit. As soon as she saw Sis Lian frowning, her first thought was that she was being bullied.
Gu Anran and Gu Wuyang also explained at the side, "Sis didn't bully anyone!"
"That's right. Auntie, how could you be like this? Sis didn't bully anyone at all. This auntie suddenly came over talking to herself, and you just charged over."
Zhou Qinglian's brow jumped. "Auntie? You call her sis and call me auntie?"
Wuyang nodded. "Yes, because you look older than sis."
Zhou Qinglian felt like she had been shot through the heart.
Clutching her chest, she staggered back a step.
Meow Meow was a little confused. "Is that how it is?"
Seeing this, Zhou Qinglian gently shook her head. "Yes, you misunderstood. Miss Shen didn't bully me..."
However, her expression was completely unconvincing. It was as if saying she did bully me, but I don't dare say it.
Meow Meow, also known as Zhou Yun'an, glared angrily at Shen Tang. You're still saying you didn't bully her!
Shen Tang: "......"
She also clutched her chest and made a grief-stricken expression like Xizi Holding Her Heart. "Miss Zhou, I'm sorry. I didn't know not agreeing to your request was bullying you..."
"You..." Zhou Yun'an was stunned for a moment, looking left and right, temporarily at a loss for words.
Shen Tang thought it was too funny. She seemed to have found a way to deal with Meow Meow.
Gu Anran hurriedly patted Shen Tang's back. "Sis, don't be sad..."
Gu Wuyang frowned. "You bullied sis! I'm telling uncle!"
The plot instantly reversed. It was as if Zhou Qinglian was the bully instead.
Zhou Qinglian also didn't expect Shen Tang to be so good at acting, having learned her tricks. She inevitably felt a little stifled.
She forced a smile. "Yun'an, don't misunderstand. Miss Shen really didn't bully me. It's just that I have something I wanted to privately discuss with her, and Miss Shen was not very convenient..."
Zhou Yun'an felt a little uncomfortable inside. If she wasn't bullied, then why did sister make that expression?
However, she never liked thinking too much.
"What is it about?" Zhou Yun'an asked curiously.
"I'll say it now then."
Shen Tang almost laughed out loud. It seemed Meow Meow wasn't only aimed at her, but at everyone.
Zhou Qinglian's expression almost cracked. She had said a private chat. How could she say it here?
Yun'an, how can you still be so stupid!
"It's nothing much..."
"If it's nothing much, let's go then."
Zhou Qinglian was rendered speechless. "But I..."
Zhou Yun'an tilted her head. "Sis Lian, do you have anything else?"
"No, no... let's go."
And so, a storm dissipated just like that. Shen Tang thought it was too funny.
She stroked the little ones' heads. "Thanks for just now, you two."
"You're wel—"
Gu Anran's words were cut off as Gu Wuyang elbowed her. "So how are you going to thank us?"
Shen Tang made a "hm" sound. "I'll take you to gain some ranks later, how about that?"
Gu Wuyang gave her a very reasonable look.
Since returning to the old residence, the two hadn't played games together at all. Gu Anran missed it terribly.
He almost wished they could play now, but the occasion wasn't right.
"Oh, when will this end..."
Shen Tang also wanted to ask this question.
Not long after, a few elegantly dressed women walked over with unkind expressions.
One fiery red-lipped woman looked Shen Tang up and down and handed her a wine glass. "Have a drink?"
Shen Tang politely smiled. "I'm sorry, I just took cephalosporin."
The few women: "......"