Chapter 126: The Little Mouth Goes Pout Pout Pout

“There are countless ways to unwind; is it really necessary to parade yourself in public? Have you simply not taken my warnings to heart, or do you disdain them outright?”

“Dad, Jia Yan would never disregard what you say. Maybe he didn’t expect such a small variety show to stir up such a storm, but as for Zhenzhi, his actions on that show have truly disgraced the Gu family!”

Seeing the old man’s anger unresolved, Peishan shifted her focus directly onto Zhenzhi.

The old man’s gaze hardened noticeably as he looked at Zhenzhi, his eyes filled only with contempt. “It seems the years abroad have only made you bolder. Our Gu family, a century-old noble house, has been utterly shamed because of you!”

“Grandfather, you’re not hearing this for the first time. Brother has always been like this. When we were kids, he fell into the pool but blamed me for it. He’s always been scheming and malicious. On the surface, he pretends to be fragile, but who knows what vile thoughts he harbors against the Gu family!” Chengzhe, seeing Zhenzhi being scolded, arrogantly poured fuel on the fire.

At this, Ruan Cha’s fists clenched tightly, unable to restrain herself. She glanced sideways at Zhenzhi’s expression.

His eyes lowered slightly, long dark lashes veiling the emotions beneath, but one could sense a heavy, somber aura enveloping him.

Ruan Cha’s breath quickened, an uncontrollable ache rising deep within her.

“Zhenzhi has never done anything dirty or evil since childhood. He took this show precisely to expose Jia Yan. Look at how badly Jia Yan was slandered on this program, all because of him and that little girl by his side!” Peishan’s teeth ground in anger at the thought.

She had raised Jia Yan with such care, only to see him mercilessly attacked on the show!

How could she possibly bear it?

Hearing this, Ruan Cha could no longer hold back. Unexpectedly, the Gu family was much like her own—a ruthless, venomous lot. When Peishan said Zhenzhi had targeted Jia Yan to make him look bad on the show, she found it downright laughable.

Her eyes turned cold, her voice sharp as ice. “Auntie, your own son’s misconduct is being unfairly blamed on others? Is this how the Gu family raises its children?”

“You little girl, adults are speaking. There’s no room for you to interrupt!” Peishan snapped, offended by Ruan Cha’s insult to her son.

“Adults? So the ‘adults’ of the Gu family are liars who weave falsehoods? Your precious son, like a fool, handed milk to Zhenzhi on the show—was that also a deliberate trap set by Zhenzhi?” Ruan Cha sneered.

Before Peishan could respond, Ruan Cha pressed on, “Or perhaps the real issue is that Zhenzhi, knowing full well he’s allergic to milk, still accepted milk from Jia Yan—are you saying that’s how the Gu family maintains its honor? That their dignity depends on risking their lives? Truly eye-opening.”

Peishan hadn’t expected Ruan Cha to be so aggressive in such a setting. Momentarily at a loss for words, she stared at the strikingly beautiful young woman before her, whose mouth moved rapidly like a relentless barrage.

“Typical of someone from the countryside—no manners at all! It’s your nonsense that caused Jia Yan to embarrass himself during the live broadcast!” Peishan pointed accusingly, enraged.

“Tsk, tsk… the stench of scum is strong. Auntie, don’t you feel guilty saying that? I’m merely speaking the truth, yet you call me unreasonable. Tell me, who truly lacks manners—you or me? I never realized that in big cities, wealthy people like you are so skilled at twisting facts.”