It was nearly eleven o'clock when Gu Zhi finally left the house.
It was not until nearly eleven-thirty that Gu Zhi arrived at the entrance of the Qi family residence.
This time was neither too early nor too late, and Gu Zhi felt it was just right.
Little did she know, as soon as Secretary Zhao pushed her out of the car, she saw Shen Lifeng, Shen Yuyao, and Sun Qin.
The three of them had also just stepped out of their car.
They were clearly here to attend the birthday banquet as well, and there was someone following behind them carrying gifts.
All three looked very happy, appearing like a harmonious family of three.
The scene was completely different from last time, when Shen Lifeng was furious and left in the car first, while Shen Yuyao and Sun Qin chased desperately behind him.
Gu Zhi was not at all surprised that the three of them had reconciled.
The only reason she had succeeded in sowing discord back then was because Shen Lifeng was in a fit of rage at the time.
That was why he had lost his temper and, regardless of what Shen Yuyao said, slapped her.
Gu Zhi just sat upright in her wheelchair.
Secretary Zhao took out the invitation:
"We are from the Gu family. Our Old Master could not come, so he specifically sent our Young Lady to offer his congratulations."
Who didn't know by now that the Lu family and the Gu family had entered into an arranged marriage?
The welcomers at the entrance had long been instructed that if Old Master Gu arrived, they must report it inside immediately.
Moreover, the person who had arrived now was Gu Zhi, the wife of Lu Yanshen.
One of the welcomers immediately hurried inside.
As soon as Shen Yuyao heard this, she was delighted and whispered to Shen Lifeng and Sun Qin:
"She just said she's from the Gu family. She didn't even mention her status as the wife of Lu Yanshen. She must be so disliked by Lu Yanshen that she doesn't even dare to use his name while out!"
"The only reason Lu Yanshen gave her money to buy such an expensive wedding ring must be because they just entered into the arranged marriage, and it wouldn't look good if he didn't buy her one!"
Shen Yuyao hated Gu Zhi even more now.
If Gu Zhi hadn't said those things last time, Shen Lifeng wouldn't have slapped her.
She and her mother had even chased after him and explained for a long time.
Plus, she wasn't some adopted daughter at all; she was actually Shen Lifeng's biological daughter.
Only then did Shen Lifeng dismiss his suspicions.
He also believed that she was just afraid of Gu Zhi pestering him, her father, and annoying him, which was why she had bribed people from the Gu family to keep an eye on Gu Zhi's news at all times.
Shen Lifeng and Sun Qin were also full of hatred.
The three of them were now completely convinced that Gu Zhi was truly not stupid.
Gu Zhi had only been brought back to the Gu family a few days ago; even with Old Master Gu's guidance, she wouldn't have such a sharp tongue.
This must be Gu Zhi's true nature.
Since she wasn't stupid and had essentially burned bridges with them last time, the three of them naturally knew that no matter how they approached Gu Zhi, it would be useless.
She wouldn't be foolish enough to divorce Lu Yanshen and give up the opportunity for an arranged marriage.
She would definitely cling tightly to Lu Yanshen, that big tree.
Therefore, even though they knew Old Master Gu had undergone surgery at Lu's Hospital and that Gu Zhi had been at the hospital these past few days, they hadn't gone to look for her.
They never expected to run into Gu Zhi today.
At this moment, Shen Yuyao, who was completely convinced that Gu Zhi was not liked by Lu Yanshen, was naturally extremely happy.
Shen Lifeng and Sun Qin were also very happy.
Sun Qin also laughed in a low voice: "She doesn't even dare to use the Lu family's name right after the arranged marriage. It shows that she will be divorced sooner or later. Let's just wait for her to be kicked out of the Lu family!"
Thinking that Gu Zhi would be divorced sooner or later, Shen Lifeng felt incredibly comfortable.
Last time, that brat had almost angered him to death!
The three of them were not afraid of offending Gu Zhi at all now; they just felt that Gu Zhi was useless, that Lu Yanshen would divorce her sooner or later, and that neither Lu Yanshen nor the Lu family would stand up for her.
It was also at this moment that the Head of the Qi Family had already brought people out to welcome Gu Zhi.
With a face full of smiles:
"Wife of Lu Yanshen, I didn't expect you to come. Your presence truly brings light to our home. Our Old Master originally wanted to come out to greet you himself, but his legs are not what they used to be, so please forgive him."
While speaking, he also noticed Secretary Zhao behind Gu Zhi.
Secretary Zhao had followed Old Master Gu for many years and was his greatest confidant.
Whoever Secretary Zhao followed next would naturally be the next person in charge of the Gu Corporation and the Gu family.
The Head of the Qi Family was very clear about this.
Gu Zhi didn't dwell on the fact that he addressed her as the wife of Lu Yanshen right away.
She was, after all, the wife of Lu Yanshen.
He wasn't actually wrong.
Moreover, in his heart, her identity as the wife of Lu Yanshen was higher than any other identity.
"President Qi, you are too kind," Gu Zhi smiled. "How could I let the birthday star come to greet me? That would be shortening my own life. Of course, I should be the one to go in and see the birthday star."
"Good, good, please come in, please come in." The Head of the Qi Family personally led the way.
The Qi family members only had eyes for Gu Zhi, the wife of Lu Yanshen, at this moment.
They didn't even notice Shen Lifeng and the two others standing not far away.
The three of them were naturally unhappy.
Shen Yuyao lost her patience first and immediately called out in a sarcastic tone:
"Little Sister Zhizhi, Dad is here. Why aren't you greeting Dad?"
Only then did everyone notice them and look over in their direction.
Shen Lifeng immediately straightened his back, acting as if he were Gu Zhi's father and that Gu Zhi should respect him.
Gu Zhi didn't even glance at Shen Lifeng and the others, saying lightly:
"Huh, is something wrong with my ears? Why did it sound like I heard a dog barking just now?"
Shen Yuyao's face turned red instantly.
She never expected Gu Zhi to be so merciless with her words in front of so many people.
Shen Lifeng's back almost slumped in a second.
Sun Qin's expression was also unpleasant.
Secretary Zhao was very surprised; he hadn't expected their Young Lady to have such a sharp tongue.
But having followed Old Master Gu for many years, he quickly recovered to his usual, extremely calm and responsible self.
The other members of the Qi family almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The Head of the Qi Family understood immediately; in Gu Zhi's eyes, Shen Lifeng was not her father at all.
And rightly so, as it was Shen Lifeng who had disowned her first.
Everyone who had attended the Gu family's Ancestral Recognition Banquet knew this.
Who would be stupid enough to acknowledge this father again?
The Head of the Qi Family hurriedly accompanied her with a smile:
"Perhaps I am getting on in years, as my hearing is not what it used to be; I didn't hear anything."
Although the Shen family had been on a downward slope for years, falling from the first tier of wealthy families to the very bottom tier.
But after all, the Shen family and the Qi family still had some cooperation, and they were guests today.
He had always been tactful, so of course, he couldn't say that Shen Yuyao was a dog either.
But he certainly couldn't offend Gu Zhi.
Behind Gu Zhi was Lu Yanshen.
He certainly wouldn't say that there were no dogs at all.
Gu Zhi also knew that today was the Old Master's birthday banquet and she couldn't turn it into her own battlefield.
She had already scolded Shen Yuyao anyway.
Gu Zhi followed the Head of the Qi Family's lead: "Since the Head of the Qi Family didn't hear it, then never mind. Let's go in."
The Head of the Qi Family knew that Gu Zhi was giving his family face.
He was very grateful.
He led the way with even more enthusiasm and courtesy:
"Wife of Lu Yanshen, please, please."
But Shen Yuyao couldn't understand any of this.
Seeing that Gu Zhi was completely fine while she had been called a dog and was the only one who had lost face.
She hurriedly shouted again:
"President Qi, she already said she came representing the Gu family, why are you still calling her the wife of Lu Yanshen!"
The implication was to hint to the Qi family that Gu Zhi was not liked by Lu Yanshen at all, that she didn't even dare to use the Lu family's name, and that there was no need to be so polite to her.
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