"It's all my fault that your mother is like this, and you don't need to persuade me. I've always understood. It's just made things difficult for you, preventing you from doing many things. And what about your marriage? Do you have any ideas? She is now fixated on pushing this Qi Wenjing into our family, not hesitating to ruin your reputation outside. I fear she will become even more audacious later!"
Gu Jingyi also frowned. His mother's current state was troubling him. Although he couldn't make a move against his mother, he could still find a way to deal with Qi Wenjing, preventing her from causing trouble. That would give him time to properly contemplate his own feelings.
Seeing Gu Jingyi's expression, his father seemed to understand and directly asked, "What, do you have someone you like?"
"I haven't figured it out yet. I only realized today that my feelings for her might not be what I previously thought!"
Hearing his son's words, Gu Jingyi's father was no longer so heavy-hearted. He picked up his teacup and took a sip, then looked at his son who was still sitting and thinking, and slowly said, "You like that girl from the Ji family, don't you?"
Upon hearing his father's words, Gu Jingyi looked up in surprise. Seeing the smile on his father's lips, he chuckled in relief, "Is it that obvious? I only realized today! I'm even a little afraid to accept this fortune!"
"Yes, ever since you brought Jing Zhao back that time, you've been a bit different. You've started smiling more. Although you often smiled before, your smiles never reached your eyes."
"So, I was already different back then?"
"It wasn't just me who noticed. Your grandfather has also sensed it and mentioned it to me in private. When your uncle went to see your grandfather previously, he wanted to acknowledge that girl as his daughter. Given your uncle's relationship with Ji Mingxue, it would have been fine to acknowledge her. However, your grandfather did not agree, likely seeing through your feelings. As for your mother's eagerness, she probably noticed something too, but she just doesn't know who you've taken a liking to."
"She... she doesn't seem to like me!" Gu Jingyi had seen through his own heart, but based on the situation at noon, it seemed that little girl had no such intentions towards him.
"I heard Jing Zhao say that the moment you met her, you made her your sister. Now you say she doesn't like you, isn't that expected? Who would have feelings for their elder brother?"
Gu Jingyi was speechless by his father's words and could only sit aside and sulk. People say he's smart, but now his intelligence has backfired.
"It's not a bad thing to have figured things out. Your taste is better than your father's, so you must seize this opportunity! However, this is not the right time. Be mindful of your actions!"
"I know."
"I have to go on a business trip soon, so I'll leave this time slot open here. You be more careful and don't get yourself into trouble!"
"Okay, I'll leave my mother to you. As for Qi Wenjing..."
"Take it easy, don't go too far!"
"I won't. I'll just make sure she doesn't have the energy to cause trouble anymore."
Seeing his son's demeanor, his father didn't say anything more. He knew his son's capabilities. Some people are just asking for it, and they deserve to be taught a lesson. But then he thought of his wife, and his expression darkened. He had to admit that he had been wrong all these years, nearly endangering his son and the entire Gu family.
Gu Jingyi didn't notice his father's change in expression. His mind was now filled with Ji Xingmi. Although it wasn't the time to reveal his feelings to the world, he was determined to clarify the relationship between them.
At the very least, they shouldn't be siblings. Gu Jingyi greeted his father and went upstairs to his room. Gu father didn't say much and continued to drink tea and read his newspaper. He decided it was best not to get involved in his son's romantic affairs.
When it comes to a wife, one has to rely on oneself. However, that young girl is indeed remarkable. Not only does the old man like her, but Zhong Li also constantly praises her to him. It would be a great loss not to trick that good girl into our family—no, not to marry her as our daughter-in-law!
If he can't win over that little girl, should he resort to the family rules? Break his eldest son's legs? Anyway, that girl has good medical skills, so she should be able to treat him.
Ji Xingmi was unaware of all these thoughts. Whether it would succeed or not was still uncertain! They were already calculating with her medical skills? No way! Absolutely not saving him!