Chapter 43: Is My Sister

Gu Yefeng's expression darkened; a layer of gloom veiled his already cold and detached features as he stared fixedly at the reporter who had dared to ask such a question.

A single glance was enough to make the other party's heart jump with fear, yet the fact that the reporter dared to pose this question meant he had already prepared himself.

Although Bo Si Han was also here, the reporter believed he hadn't touched upon the topic of the relationship between Bo Si Han and Gu Wenyan, so... Bo Si Han had no reason to lecture him.

But this reporter did not yet know what kind of mistake he had made.

He assumed that as long as he didn't touch Bo Si Han's reverse scale, he would be safe and sound, never having considered that...

To Bo Si Han, everything about Gu Wenyan was important.

Asking such an embarrassing and mortifying question in front of so many people was an act of hurting her.

But Bo Si Han said nothing at this moment; instead, he held Gu Wenyan tightly in his arms, watching to see how Gu Yefeng would react.

Incidentally, he whispered in Gu Wenyan's ear: "Do you need me to step in now?"

He knew that regarding Gu Family matters, Gu Wenyan already had her own way of handling things, and he could choose not to interfere.

This was the freedom he could grant Gu Wenyan.

Gu Wenyan was even more composed than Bo Si Han had imagined; she shook her head lightly and chuckled: "No rush, let's see what interesting things happen next."

She had long anticipated that unexpected situations would surely arise at today's opening ceremony, and the fact that they came so quickly only made her happier.

Watching the light flickering in the eyes of the woman in his arms, Bo Si Han suddenly felt as if he had obtained a treasure; she was even smarter than most people imagined, perhaps even calculating and strategic...

Standing beside Gu Yefeng, who was accepting the interview, were several young masters of the Gu Family, as well as Gu Mianmian.

The gathering of the Gu Family members this time was already a topic worth fermenting by the media, but this reporter asked nothing else, choosing instead to ask about the daughter the Gu Family had only brought back after eighteen years.

He even asked such an embarrassing question, clearly targeting the Gu Family.

Other guests present were silently observing the Gu Family's reaction; it had been rumored in the circle that the Gu Family's attitude toward the Gu Family Daughter had changed significantly.

Yet, having not seen it with their own eyes, no one could confirm it, unless they gained the clearest understanding at this very moment.

"The fact that she is my sister needs no questioning; it's perfectly normal for her to be here... We are a family. I don't know which media outlet you are from, why would you ask that?"

"I hope you do not maliciously speculate about the relationships between our family members..."

Gu Mianmian spoke up first, but she did not truly respond to the reporter's question.

Gu Yechen also glanced at Gu Wenyan, who had not come over to accept the interview.

She stood with Bo Si Han, not in a hurry to join the Gu Family members, nor did she intend to accept media interviews with them.

She was not impatiently waiting to have her status as the Gu Family Daughter recognized.

Was it that she held no expectations, or did she not believe they could give her the answer she wanted?

For the first time, Gu Yechen considered Gu Wenyan's thoughts so seriously, and he decided that no matter how Gu Yefeng answered, he would have to steer the conversation back afterward.

At the very least, he could not let Gu Wenyan be embarrassed at this moment.

Gu Yeting stood coldly to the side, his expression carrying a hint of disdain; he couldn't be bothered to make any response.

With his naturally rebellious personality, he wouldn't care about the external influence caused by the relationship between Gu Wenyan and the Gu Family; even if others thought their family treated her poorly, so what?

With one hand in his trouser pocket, he stood in a lazy posture, even waiting to watch this joke unfold.

Because in his view, his second brother was too lazy to respond to matters unrelated to art, and might even think Gu Wenyan's presence hindered his art-themed opening ceremony.

Perhaps... he might even say something even more unpleasant.

Gu Jue and Ye Yiwen had just been invited to another simple financial interview and were not here, so the burden of answering this question fell to Gu Yefeng.

The reporter continued to question unceremoniously: "Mr. Gu Yefeng, what is your attitude now? Do you not care about this so-called Gu Family Daughter at all? Is the only Gu Family Daughter you truly value the Miss Gu Mianmian beside you? Is that so?"

Gu Mianmian felt triumphant; although she hadn't arranged this, she loved such troublemaking reporters!

It would be best if a few more came to remind the whole world that she was the only daughter of the Gu Family, and that Gu Wenyan was nothing!

Gu Mianmian became increasingly happy, and just as she wanted to reluctantly say a few words for Gu Wenyan, Gu Yefeng beside her took the microphone.

He spoke slowly, asking without a hint of warmth: "Do you have a problem?"

The reporter was stunned: "What?"

He didn't quite understand what Gu Yefeng meant.

Gu Yefeng's expression was cold, his words sharp: "What makes you think that our Gu Family only has one daughter, that we only have one sister?"

While the reporter was struck dumb by this counter-question, the smile on Gu Mianmian's face, who had almost laughed out loud, froze completely.

What did Second Brother say? It's impossible, how could he...

While Gu Mianmian found it hard to believe, Gu Yefeng continued, his tone flat yet resonant: "Do you want me to show you the page of our Gu Family's household register where Gu Wenyan is listed, or do you want us to do a paternity test to tell you whether or not she is my sister?"

Gu Yefeng rarely spoke such a long sentence.

Having said this, he changed the subject: "If anyone wants to ask questions unrelated to today's Art Museum opening exhibition, you may leave."

Extremely arrogant.

"..."

The reporter's hands were shaking with shock: "But I heard, Mr. Gu Yefeng, that you previously stated you only had one sister!"

Gu Yefeng's patience was almost exhausted; he hated explaining things to outsiders and detested discussing topics unrelated to art.

"This reporter, if you are here for today's Art Museum opening, then you may ask questions related to the Art Museum."

Just then, someone took over the conversation.

It was Gu Yechen who spoke; he faced the reporter seriously and calmly, his eyes sharp and piercing.

Then, he said something that caught everyone off guard: "After all, the splashed-ink landscape painting on display today is a rare sight; if it weren't for Wen Yan, none of you would be able to see it."

The others rushed over excitedly: "What do you mean?"

"Mr. Gu, can you explain why we wouldn't be able to see this painting without the Gu Family Daughter?"

"What is the relationship between this splashed-ink landscape painting by Bai Lao and the Gu Family Daughter?"

"Could you please explain it more clearly to us, Mr. Gu?"