"Moderation?" Cen Xiuzhi raised an eyebrow slightly. "If we're talking about moderation, it's actually my younger sister who doesn't understand moderation. She spoke impolitely to her brother's fiancé and lacks manners."

Upon hearing this, almost everyone present cast astonished gazes at Cen Xiu, and even Gu Jin's heart trembled as he stared in disbelief, wide-eyed.

Why is the Young Master of the Chu family saying something different now from what he said about terminating the contract earlier?

Chu Tao'er took a breath and exclaimed, "Brother, what are you saying?! This is the illegitimate child of the Gu family. He doesn't even have a position in the family. Even Father mentioned that the Gu family is considering canceling his household registration..."

"Such a noisy little sister," Cen Xiuzhi interrupted Chu Tao'er, extending a hand and placing it on Gu Jin's shoulder. He turned his head to glance at Chu Tao'er and said, "Illegitimate child, illegitimate child, such harsh words. He has a name just like everyone else, it's Gu Jin."

My attitude has already been made clear. If Mom comes down, you can speak to her on my behalf and clarify things.

Cen Xiuzhi's gaze returned to Gu Jin, and he slightly parted his lips, saying, "Come with me."

The steward of the Gu family was also frozen in place. After hearing Cen Xiuzhi's words, he instinctively took a step away from Gu Jinyuan and said, "Then I'll wait for Chu Shao's notification before returning to pick up Young Master."

Gu Jin was about to speak, but the other person had already left the lobby. Cen Xiuzhi took big strides and walked in another direction. Gu Jin looked left and right, feeling conflicted in his heart, but ultimately followed Cen Xiuzhi's footsteps.

Walking all the way to the third-floor bedroom, Cen Xiuzhi remained silent. Gu Jin followed behind, holding his breath, his heart pounding like a drum. He clenched his fists tightly, bracing himself for the derisive or astonished gazes of those around them.

"Click."

As Gu Jin entered the room and the moment Cen Xiuzhi closed the door, Gu Jin gritted her teeth and, with a trembling voice, said, "Chu, Chu Shao? Are you really willing to marry me?"

Cen Xiuzhi's movements paused.

He turned his head and lightly furrowed his brows, looking at Gu Jin hesitantly clutching his own clothes corner, feeling somewhat incredulous.

There was no one else left. Why was Gu Jin still so obedient and submissive? Was there something wrong with his information, or did something else go wrong?

If according to the plot, the third young master of the Gu family is not actually the Gu family's own seed, while the second young miss is unable to inherit the family's business, and the third young master is idle and useless, indulging in a life of luxury. Only Gu Jin is truly the one who possesses the Gu family's bloodline and is qualified to become the successor. He is a true wolf, naturally fierce, calculating, and cunning. But now, Cen Xi Zhi cannot find a trace of what a strong person should possess in his eyes.

Cen Xiuzhi sat in a chair and leaned his chin on his hand, remaining silent for a moment as he faced Gu Jin. Then he said, "You will sleep here tonight."

"Ah?" Gu Jin couldn't believe his ears and revealed a shocked expression.

"Don't worry about the Gu family, I'll inform them," Cen Xiuzhi said, "After dinner, go to the back room and have the housekeeper there prepare a new bed for you."

Gu Jin nodded repeatedly in response.

After dinner, Cen Xiuzhi went back to his room and sat on the edge of the bed, reading a book. He waited for Gu Jin for a while, but he didn't come back. He thought maybe Gu Jin couldn't find his way or got lost. Just as he was about to get out of bed, he quickly heard a knocking sound at the door.

Cen Xi's way: "Please come in."

The door creaked open with a gentle push, and as Cen Xiuzhi glanced up, his gaze froze in an instant when it landed on Gu Jin.