No matter how intense the gossip on the internet is, if it can be kept from Mr. Gu, it won’t cause much of a storm.

But tonight, the gossip arrived like a hot-air balloon, causing such a commotion that it couldn’t be hidden!

At this moment, Gu Jingyan felt a bit of admiration for Zuzi; no wonder Zuzi suggested they take the initiative. Perhaps she knew all along this couldn’t be concealed, and it would be better to prepare Mr. Gu psychologically.

However, he had only slightly prepared him and never imagined that Aunt’s scandal would descend like a hot-air balloon from the sky.

This damage value was too strong.

He worriedly supported Mr. Gu.

The elderly man’s deep eyes looked up at the sky: "Jingyan, I can’t see the words above, read them to me!"

"This..." Gu Jingyan’s face flushed red, facing the fallen paternity test, he couldn’t speak.

If those rumors were true, Zuzi was not only his aunt’s daughter but also his uncle’s daughter, this familial closeness was something he couldn’t voice.

Shangguan Wanwan stepped forward, naturally linked her arm with the old man’s, intending to take Gu Jingyan’s place:

"Mr. Gu, don’t make things difficult for Jingyan, the kid is probably terrified. Brother Yu Zhi got entangled in such a dreadful affair, his future..."

She paused and lowered her voice slightly: "Mr. Gu, I believe Brother Yu Zhi and Fifth Sister were merely a fleeting connection back then, even if someone found evidence, as long as Brother Yu Zhi can harden his heart and keep his distance from Fifth Sister, and with my... assistance on the side, perhaps the scandal can gradually pass..."

Before Mr. Gu could respond, Gu Jingyan reacted first: "No!"

Is Shangguan Wanwan intending to use this chance to fulfill the marriage proposal with Uncle, creating an image of Uncle "turning back from a wild path"?

But the problem is, this method might save Gu Yuzhi, but not Gu Qiusha and Zuzi.

Gu Yuzhi found someone to take advantage of, what about Zuzi and her mother? Would they just allow themselves to be ridiculed by the world?

Shangguan Wanwan pursed her lips and said: "Jingyan, don’t be childish, this is the only way we can rescue Brother Yu Zhi and help the Gu Family restore a bit of reputation. Things can’t be perfect and comprehensive, there must be sacrifices, right?"

She spoke to Gu Jingyan but looked towards Mr. Gu.

As if urging the old man to make a "sacrifice" quickly.

Gu Family relatives gathered around, listening to her suggestion, and couldn’t help but nod:

"Unexpectedly, at the crucial moment, Wanwan is loyal and willing to lend Professor Gu a hand."

"Wanwan, you’re being the scapegoat, have you considered your own reputation? You’re truly great!"

"Mr. Gu, we shouldn’t have let Fifth Miss come back in the first place, she’s caused too much trouble, not just once or twice, a beauty brings ruin!"

"And her children’s identity...really isn’t suitable to appear in the Gu Family..."

The crowd was clearly moved by Shangguan Wanwan’s proposal, each considering their interests within the family, thinking that driving away Zuzi and her mother was the solution with the least loss.

Mr. Gu’s face was ashen, his eyes bloodshot, even his breathing seemed to spew fire, on the brink of eruption.

Yet, there was someone who erupted first.

Gu Yuzhi entrusted Gu Qiusha to Xi Rubao’s care, and broke out from the crowd.

First, he firmly glared at Shangguan Wanwan: "I will not marry any irrelevant woman!"

Then.

More firmly, he loudly declared—

"If someone must be sacrificed, then that person must be me!"

"I will hold a press conference to admit that I forcibly... made the mistake back then, Xiao Sha is the victim, everything is unrelated to her!"

"I am willing to be removed from the Gu Family!"