Chapter 151: His Mother Apologizes

These guests could now be completely certain that the Consecrated Buddhist Beads Gu Wenyan had given were personally bestowed by the eminent monk Daoyuan, and that the calligraphy was also Daoyuan's work.

No one would continue to doubt Gu Wenyan any longer; beyond that…

What attitude Bao Mu would ultimately take toward Gu Wenyan still piqued the curiosity of those around her.

Given Bao Sihan's mother's status and her seniority as his mother, apologizing to a younger generation seemed like something she would never do.

But everyone also knew clearly that many people now believed Gu Wenyan; if she stubbornly insisted she was right when she clearly wasn't…

It would only intensify the conflict between her and her son, and even damage the relationship between mother and son, Bao Sihan.

At this juncture, how would Bao Mu handle these issues between them?

No wonder the surrounding guests were so curious, eager to see what she would do.

Bao Sihan did not hesitate either. His expression was very solemn, and before everyone he said to his mother: "You wronged Mianmian. Mother, you should apologize to her."

Bao Mu's face darkened: "You want me to apologize to her?"

"Mother, you taught me from childhood to own what I do, and you know perfectly well whose fault this is… In this situation, if you still believe you did nothing wrong, I will be very disappointed."

Bao Mu gritted her teeth: "You're determined to protect her, to do everything according to her wishes, aren't you?"

Bao Sihan shook his head: "She is my wife. Besides, I only wish to be fair. No matter what attitude you have toward Wen Yan, no matter how you feel, at this moment I must seek justice for her."

Bao Mu drew a deep breath, her face cold and grim.

Being asked to apologize truly enraged her, but with so many watching…

If she was too forceful and still refused to do as her son said, it would only… Bao Mu knew clearly that she did not have the upper hand now.

"Miss Gu, in this matter, I do admit it was I who failed to trust you, who doubted you. Auntie… apologizes to you, and hopes you can forgive Auntie."

Bao Mu… actually apologized?

Gu Wenyan was slightly surprised. Originally… even though she had said those things, Gu Wenyan had never expected Bao Mu might apologize.

After all, in her view, Bao Sihan's mother was an extremely proud person; under such circumstances, she would rather preserve her own status and dignity than ever do something like this.

Even if only to give Bao Sihan face, Gu Wenyan would certainly choose to forgive at this moment.

"Auntie, it's fine that you don't know me well enough, but my intentions… I hope you can trust them."

Gu Yeting beside her was still somewhat indignant: "When they doubted you, the words came out without a second thought; now that they know they were wrong, a light apology can make it as if nothing ever happened — isn't that just too ridiculous!"

"…Enough, I've already forgiven them. What are you still angry about?"

Gu Yeting, after being retorted by Gu Wenyan, looked displeased: "I'm speaking up for you!"

"I know you're speaking up for me… but don't do me a disservice."

Gu Wenyan's voice was very soft, audible only to the two of them: "Also, thank you for what you said on my behalf just now. I've taken it to heart."

Although she would not forgive Gu Yeting because of it, she could not ignore what Gu Yeting had just said.

It was just that there were too many issues between them.

She still could not bring herself to trust him easily; many things were only just beginning.

From then on, the banquet no longer saw the previous kind of incident; in particular, Gu Wenyan's connection with the eminent monk Daoyuan became the focus of everyone's attention.

Many people knew perfectly well that they would certainly want to get close to Gu Wenyan next, hoping to obtain from her a chance to meet the eminent monk Daoyuan.

If the eminent monk Daoyuan could, out of regard for Gu Wenyan, meet with them as well… that would be the best possible outcome!

But for now they did not dare say so directly; they could only fawn over Gu Wenyan and engage her in conversation. Watching on, Gu Wenyan had once again become the most sought-after guest of the evening — both Bao Sihan's wife and, for these people, someone who needed to be flattered…

No one cared about Gu Mianmian anymore.

Although Gu Mianmian had not overstepped today, nor let too many people doubt her or deliberately made trouble for Gu Wenyan, she had not gained any advantage either.

And she had gained no benefit at all.

On the contrary, all the benefits in the end had gone to Gu Wenyan!

Gu Mianmian had never imagined that the eminent monk Daoyuan actually knew Gu Wenyan, and was willing to give her such face without even having met her…

Who was Gu Wenyan, that she could have such ability?

Gu Mianmian could never figure it out, nor understand it, but now…

No one cared about her either.

Gu Wenyan became the biggest winner of tonight's banquet.

She looped her arm through Bao Sihan's, becoming the focus of everyone's gaze under all those eyes — everything Gu Mianmian had wanted most.

But in the end, it all belonged to Gu Wenyan.

Gu Mianmian thought she had hidden her emotions well, but she did not know when Gu Yeting had come to stand beside her.

"I think you'd better understand: some things are not as hostile as you imagine. Whatever she does has little to do with you."

Gu Yeting said coolly: "Besides, even if she has all of this, she earned it herself. Envy and jealousy are useless. Understand?"

"…What are you saying, brother? I don't seem to understand…"

Gu Yeting's face was expressionless: "If you don't understand, that's for the best. If you do understand, I hope you'll take what I've said to heart and think it over carefully."

"Mianmian, you should know we won't give you too much time or too many chances."

Gu Yeting had already given Gu Mianmian countless chances, yet Gu Mianmian had never had sufficient self-awareness.

She always assumed that no matter what she did, it would not affect her future relationship with these brothers.

But things were not as rosy as Gu Mianmian imagined.

Gu Wenyan stole a glance at them and clearly saw Gu Mianmian and Gu Yeting talking…

Talking about what?

Although she did not know the specific content of their conversation, seeing Gu Mianmian's exceedingly ugly expression, Gu Wenyan guessed it was nothing pleasant.

And it would make Gu Mianmian feel very awkward.

Gu Yeting… seemed to have changed too much, completely unlike before.

Realizing this, Gu Wenyan could not help but have some very peculiar thoughts stirring in her heart.

At this moment, Gu Yeting was finally able to recognize that she was his true sister.