novelraw Chapter 167: She’s Still a Child
Chapter 167: She’s Still a Child
Gu Ziqi’s health had always been under his care, and the illness she suffered from in her childhood was mostly healed by now.It was just that the people of the Gu Family had grown accustomed to worrying.
Therefore, as a doctor, he really wasn’t worried.
Gu Ziqi, having no other choice, bit her lip, stood up straight, opened her eyes, and said softly, "I... I’m fine now, I’m better."
"Ziqi..."
"Are you really better?" Gu Beicheng’s voice was cold as ice.
Gu Ziqi felt a chill down her spine, she nodded and said in a low voice, "I’m better."
"Now that you’re better, then explain to everyone why you lied."
"I didn’t lie, I..."
Everyone’s gaze at her was filled with silent disdain and speechlessness.
At this point, was Gu Ziqi still going to lie?
The Old Master snorted coldly, clearly very disappointed in her.
Gu Jinghe and Guan Xiaoxue exchanged looks, aware of the situation. Now, had Seventh already pronounced Ziqi’s guilt?
Gu Ziqi was unwilling to speak, so it was left to Gu Jinghe to speak on her behalf, "Ziqi is still a child, she doesn’t understand anything. Seventh, please don’t be too harsh on her."
"A child?" Gu Beicheng’s thin lips curled into a slight smile.
That smile sent a chill down Gu Jinghe’s spine and made his scalp tingle.
Nevertheless, Gu Beicheng pulled Xia Yinian over, smiling as he said, "Nian Nian is even younger than Ziqi, she’s also a child. So in the future, if Nian Nian makes any mistakes, everyone should also be understanding."
She’s just a child too! Younger than Gu Ziqi, of course, she’s more deserving of forgiveness.
Xia Yinian couldn’t help but let out a small chuckle.
But she quickly raised her hand, hastening to cover her small mouth, not daring to laugh too loudly.
However, Uncle’s words... really were amusing, haha!
Gu Lingqian, who had been silent throughout, stared at Xia Yinian’s face, and couldn’t help but shake his head in resignation.
This little rascal, making no attempt to hide her triumph, actually dared to laugh!
Still, her demeanor was... genuinely straightforward and cute.
Just a child!
Gu Ziqi glared fiercely at Xia Yinian, but now with both Uncle and Grandpa having condemned her, whatever she said, no one would believe her anymore.
This damned Xia Yinian, daring to be so insolent in the Gu Family! She would not let her off, not in the slightest!
The Old Master was clearly annoyed beyond endurance by now, wanting nothing more than to quickly resolve this matter.
He looked at Gu Beicheng, "Now that the matter is clear, since it’s Ziqi’s fault, the Gu Family will take responsibility."
Xia Yinian’s expression darkened slightly, and the smile at the corner of her lips froze.
So, in other words, this had nothing to do with Gu Ziqi, right?
"I want her to apologize to Taotao!" she stepped forward and said sternly, "and compensate Taotao for his medical expenses!"
"Xia Yinian, don’t be too greedy! This poor beggar, just name your price!"
Guan Xiaoxue glared at her as if she wished she could flay the skin off this brat.
Only here at the Gu Family for a few days? And yet she managed to make their Ziqi suffer injustice because of her so many times, did this beggar really see herself as someone important?
"We have plenty of money, just say how much you want!" she looked at Taotao with pure contempt in her eyes.
"Third Madam, has no one ever told you that calling someone a beggar to their face is very impolite?"
Xia Yinian stood in front of her, standing tall, her voice loud and clear, "Third Madam, the poor are people too; we haven’t done anything illegal or wrong, and we deserve the respect of others!"