War of Roses: The Proud Tycoon，Please Surrender!-Chapter 403: Let’s Support Mommy

Xue Jiarui immediately interrupted Xue Xianglan, just to prevent his elder sister from constantly nagging him about getting married.

His ears were getting calloused, the pressure was massive.

This topic, he absolutely rejected!

Gu Qin stood on stage holding the microphone, her gaze fixed on Gu Yan in the crowd below, and began to speak: "What I’m about to expose to everyone is just how ungrateful and heartless that woman named Gu Yan is!"

"Gu Yan? Who is Gu Yan?"

"Sounds a bit familiar."

The audience whispered among themselves, all trying to identify who Gu Yan was.

Those who knew Gu Yan turned their eyes towards her.

She stood very calmly and gracefully on the outskirts, holding a glass of champagne, looking indifferently at Gu Qin, who was slandering her on stage.

No, to be precise, Gu Qin was defaming her.

Gu Qin couldn’t stand Gu Yan’s demeanor, as if she was naturally like that, unmoved by anything or anyone, even at this moment, remaining composed.

This feeling made Gu Qin feel like a clown, while Gu Yan just watched the show lightly.

Gu Qin clenched her teeth in hatred, pointing at her, and if a gesture could kill, Gu Qin wished she could pierce her with that finger.

With that gesture, everyone knew who the target was.

When Gu Yan appeared, she had already drawn everyone’s attention, and now that someone abruptly revealed her gossip, the crowd was understandably intrigued.

Gu Qin continued: "Gu Yan, you were just an orphan whose parents passed away. My uncle kindly took you in and raised you, and now that you’re successful and wealthy, you’ve completely forgotten the adoptive parents who still suffer in your hometown, not even acknowledging me, your cousin. You’re truly heartless."

As Gu Qin said this, others started to question, but seeing Gu Yan’s serene demeanor, doubts rose about whether Gu Qin was speaking the truth.

In this age, it’s not uncommon for people to smear and sabotage others out of jealousy.

The crowd wasn’t most concerned about the truth, but rather thrilled about having another story to gossip about.

But among them were self-made successful individuals who wanted to know the truth, because if Gu Yan truly was as Gu Qin described, it would be utterly shameful. They wouldn’t want to associate with such a person.

Gu Qin continued: "Gu Yan, don’t forget how you’ve grown up all these years. If it wasn’t for my uncle working hard to raise you, who knows where you’d be crying now? Don’t be so ruthless!"

Gu Yan maintained a calm expression, showing no emotions, whereas Xue Xianglan could no longer hold back.

"Oh please, Gu Qin, you really have the nerve to say such things. You must have a face as thick as the sky! I won’t even start on how Gu Yan was treated in your family — what kind of foster daughter is that? Ever since high school, Gu Yan earned her own living expenses and tuition fees. Did she ever ask you for a penny? Instead, what did your family ever do besides demand money from her? Before you talk, why don’t you investigate if anyone here is privy to your family’s mess? You’re not afraid of public humiliation when your lies are exposed, huh?"

Xue Xianglan couldn’t help but burst out swearing—she’s straightforward like that. When someone pisses her off, she couldn’t care less about the occasion or the people around her. That’s just how she is.

The attention shifted to Xue Xianglan. Some recognized her, "Isn’t she the eldest Miss of the Xue Family?"

"The eldest Miss of the Xue Family knows Gu Yan too?"

"I’ve heard that the eldest Miss Xue is candid by nature, never deigns to lie or associate with those of questionable character. Since she’s standing up for Gu Yan, it must be true."

Gu Qin naturally recognized Xue Xianglan too, having almost fought with her once. The memory was vivid.

Gu Qin gritted her teeth inwardly, again with this woman. Gu Qin had always disapproved of her.

It’s because she relies on her good background to look down on people—if Gu Qin had such a good background, she’d be something too!

"Xue Xianglan, of course you’ll side with Gu Yan since you’re in cahoots, but Gu Yan is just a thankless person. You can’t cover up what she really did."

"What did she do? If it’s not acknowledging you people, I’d applaud her! Who needs so-called relatives that only abuse and bully her? Better off without!"

"So you’re admitting that Gu Yan is a woman who abandoned her poor parents to enjoy a good life?"

"Did I admit that?" Xue Xianglan spread her hands innocently, "Gu Qin, are you deaf? Besides, what good is my admission? This isn’t my affair, nor Gu Yan’s affair. Frankly speaking, whatever Gu Yan supposedly owed your so-called adoptive parents, she repaid five years ago, and she’s still owed much from your side. She hasn’t asked for it yet, and you dare to come here blaming the victim and defaming her. Where’s your sense of shame?"

"You!" Gu Qin was infuriated.

You Shuyang spoke up at this time, "Miss, your statements have already constituted substantial defamation against Miss Gu Yan. If Miss Gu Yan sues you, you will be legally accountable."

Gu Qin looked at them, furious, glaring at Gu Yan, "Gu Yan, you’re heartless, it’s bad enough you forgot your debts, and now you let others threaten me!"

Gu Yan looked innocent, truly, she was the most innocent of all.

She gently swirled the sparkling liquid in the glass illuminated by the light, and said indifferently, "May I ask, did I ask you to defame me? Given that we share the surname Gu, I initially didn’t want to be nitpicky, but with you continually harassing me, even the most patient person couldn’t stand it. You’re an adult, and should also know that you must take responsibility for your statements."

Suddenly, the crowd sensed an invisible tension simmering at the venue, so they quietly watched the drama unfold.

Tang Yuxiu, holding two children’s hands, said, "Little Bao, Little Nian, let’s go support Mommy."

The Two Treasures nodded vigorously, glared fiercely at the woman causing trouble for Gu Yan, and followed Tang Yuxiu over to Gu Yan.

Xue Xianglan raised an eyebrow, "Let’s go over too. We can’t let our Gu Yan feel unsupported."

"Let’s go! I love these kinds of scenes." Wang Qi and Xue Xianglan also went over, and the others followed suit, quietly joining in. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Thus, everyone witnessed this scene.

Gu Yan, who was initially standing there alone, gradually found herself surrounded by many people.

The two brothers from the Tang Group, assistants, managers, the young master and miss from the Xue Family, a world-renowned expert surgeon, plus the Two Treasures.