The arrogance of the city

Chapter 438 Filial piety and death
In the ward.

It was silent.

Xie Wan looked at her daughter, her lips twitched, she hesitated to speak, and there was a ray of guilt on her face that had not been left too many traces by the years.

The scene was a bit stiff, and this should definitely not be the atmosphere that a mother and daughter should get along with.

In the end, it was Gu Qingcheng who spoke first, "Mom, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Why don't you eat something together?"

She walked back to the table and sat down again.

Xie Wan was taken aback, as if she hadn't expected her daughter to care about her at all, a look of surprise appeared in her eyes, she hurriedly responded and walked towards the table.

Gu Qingcheng picked up the bowl and chopsticks again, chewed slowly, and the ward fell into silence again.

The food that Li Futu went to buy tasted really good, but Xie Wan couldn't feel much taste when eating it in Xie Wan's mouth. Even drinking the soup, Xie Wan still felt a bit bitter.

Getting along with her daughter like a stranger is undoubtedly her biggest failure as a mother.

"Qingcheng, do you still like the birthday present your mother sent you back last time?"

Xie Wan intended to break the stiff atmosphere, and forced a natural smile: "My father and mother spent an entire afternoon choosing those..."

"Ah."

Gu Qingcheng nodded, holding the vegetables, without raising his head.

Xie Wan's smile froze slightly, and there was a gleam of sadness in her eyes: "Qingcheng, do you really hate your mother so much? You don't even want to talk to your mother?"

She was born into an ordinary family, and never thought of becoming rich. When she was with Gu Bo, she didn't even know that he was the youngest of the Gu family.

She is not greedy for the power of the Gu family, otherwise she would definitely do everything possible to keep Gu Bo in the East China Sea. In her eyes, wealth and power are really not that important. As long as there is a home that can shelter from wind and rain, she will not suffer from cold and hunger enough.

In her opinion, the most important thing is that the family live happily together, but because of the dispute between Gu's father and son, her most ordinary wish is destined to be just a luxury, and even now she is facing her daughter face to face. Together, there seems to be an insurmountable gully in the middle.

Even sometimes, Xie Wan would feel that it was her fault. If her family could be better and match up with the Gu family, would this situation be completely different?

Hearing his mother's sad words, Gu Qingcheng paused with his chopsticks and remained silent.

When her father came in just now, she said such intense words under emotion, but it was actually just an outlet for the little resentment accumulated in her heart for so many years.

Hating my parents is really out of the question.

It was her parents who gave her life, and she has no right to ask her parents to be her vassals.

"Mom, everyone has the right to choose their own life. You and Dad yearn for a stable and stable life. I can understand. I'm sorry for what I said to Dad just now."

Gu Qingcheng's sensible words made Xie Wan's heart feel more guilty, four of them were towards the daughter, and more were towards the father-in-law lying inside.

For so many years, Qingcheng can be said to have been raised by her father-in-law and cultivated by her father-in-law. They have not fulfilled their responsibilities as parents.

"Qingcheng, don't say that. Mom knows that it's my parents' fault that they left you and grandpa in the East China Sea for so many years. Can you give them a chance to make amends?"

Xie Wan grabbed Gu Qingcheng's hand.

Gu Qingcheng slowly raised his head.

"Qingcheng, after grandpa wakes up, mom and dad will take you away from the East China Sea. Let's go to Ningnan. Dad has developed well in Ningnan these years and is capable of giving you a good living environment. Go there, and our family can be happy Live together and never be apart."

Perhaps it was because Gu Qingcang had learned a lesson from this accident, or because he had already planned this in his heart. Obviously, before coming to the East China Sea, Gu Bo and Xie Wan had already discussed and made a decision.

Gu Qingcheng's eyes were in a trance for a moment, but it was only for a moment, and then she withdrew her hand.

"Allure..."

"Mom, I'm sorry, I won't leave Donghai."

"why?"

Xie Wan was puzzled, "I didn't see that your grandfather is already like this now, and you are still staying in the East China Sea. No one can guarantee whether there will be dangers that will come to you in the future."

Xie Wan began to state her interests: "Qingcheng, now in the East China Sea, no one can protect you anymore."

"I can protect myself."

Xie Wan frowned, and wanted to say something, but her eyes inadvertently noticed Gu Qingcheng's left hand.

The green jade ring made her pupils shrink instantly.

"Qingcheng, is this ring given to you by your grandfather?"

Xie Wan's expression became serious, of course she knew the meaning of this ring very well.

Gu Qingcheng gently rubbed the ring, shook his head: "I took it from my grandfather."

"Take it down!"

Xie Wan said in a deep voice, at this moment, this woman with a temperament like water showed her majesty as a mother.

Gu Qingcheng's face was stubborn, and he withdrew his hand: "No!"

"This ring is not what you should wear, nor what you should bear..."

"If I shouldn't bear it, then who should bear it?"

Gu Qingcheng did not avoid the eyes of the two mothers: "I am the only granddaughter of my grandfather, and the only descendant of the Gu family. I have the responsibility to inherit the foundation that my grandfather has worked so hard all his life!"

"Do you know what you will face when you wear this ring?! Don't think that this is as simple as inheriting a company or business. The difficulties and dangers you will face will exceed your imagination!"

Although her family background was ordinary, Xie Wan had lived a pampered life with Gu Bo for decades, and Xie Wan had gradually become a graceful and luxurious lady, but at this time, she had already lost the elegant demeanor that a lady should have.

"I will never allow you to do this, absolutely not!"

"Mom, you don't live for yourself. Grandpa has protected me for 20 years. Now, it's up to me to protect him."

"ignorance!"

Xie Wan's chest heaved, and he said sharply: "Do you know how many people there are in Yongxing? Do you know the personality of everyone in Yongxing's top management? Do you know who is trustworthy and who should be careful? You don't know anything, Qingcheng , this is not a child's play, I know you want to protect Grandpa's hard work, but you are not doing your filial piety, but sending you to death!"

"I'm not afraid!"

Gu Qingcheng's expression did not change.

"you……"

"Mom, I understand what you said, but I'm not alone."

Xie Wan frowned: "What do you mean?"

"Just like my father left Donghai for you back then, now I have found someone who is willing to protect me."

Gu Qingcheng spoke softly, and his expression gradually softened.

Xie Wan stared.

"You mean, that young man just now...Li Futu?"

(End of this chapter)