Ye Qianzhi thought of Old Mr. Gu when he saw Gu Xiuyu, "How has Old Gu been lately? I haven't seen him for a while."
"Mom Wang, please add another pair of chopsticks," Shen Meixiu called out to the kitchen. Turning back, she warmly invited Ye Shaoting to entertain Gu Xiuyu, "Shaoting, stop standing and talking."
Gu Xiuyu chose to sit directly opposite Ye Ziyu.
Di Mingjue, seeing this, felt a surge of displeasure. He put his arm around Ye Ziyu's waist and forcefully swapped seats with her.
"Uncle Ye, my father is ill and has been in the hospital recently," Gu Xiuyu said to Ye Qianzhi. "It's quite a coincidence; my father's ward is just one wall away from Ziyu's."
"Oh, really?" Ye Qianzhi looked at Ye Ziyu. "Why didn't Ziyu mention it?"
Why should she bring up matters concerning the Gu family?
Di Mingjue, feeling annoyed, pressed down on Ye Ziyu's arm, preventing her from answering. "Old Mr. Gu has been hospitalized for some time, and Mr. Gu only returned recently. Ziyu didn't mention it because she didn't want to chat about Gu family affairs. After all, I heard Mr. Gu is currently competing with your brother for control of the company."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qianzhi no longer pursued the topic. "Since you're here, please join us for the meal."
A servant had already placed a bowl and chopsticks in front of Gu Xiuyu.
Gu Xiuyu's presence cast a somber atmosphere over the dining table. Fearing that Gu Xiuyu might have designs on Yu Xixi, Ye Chenhan deliberately displayed affection in front of him.
"Xixi, try this. It should be very much to your liking," Ye Chenhan said, placing a piece of food on Yu Xixi's plate.
In less than a minute, Yu Xixi's plate was piled high with food, forming a small mountain.
"This is too much," Yu Xixi said, tugging at Ye Chenhan's arm and looking at the precariously stacked food.
Seeing this, Gu Xiuyu couldn't help but chuckle. "Xixi and Chenhan's relationship is truly enviable."
"Be envious, but don't have any wicked thoughts," Ye Chenhan retorted unceremoniously.
He didn't care whether Gu Xiuyu's attitude was good or bad; he just wanted to pick a fight.
Fearing the situation would become awkward, Yu Xixi grabbed Ye Chenhan's hand and secretly warned him under the table.
Coincidentally, Shen Meixiu witnessed this scene. It also reminded her of rumors among other wealthy wives that Yu Xixi was in love with Gu Xiuyu, and their son Ye Chenhan had simply gotten lucky.
"Xiuyu," Shen Meixiu said with a smile, entertaining him. "Why aren't you eating? Don't the dishes suit your taste?"
Gu Xiuyu immediately complied and moved his chopsticks. "Auntie misunderstands. There are just too many delicious dishes in front of me; I don't know which one to try first."
His words instantly shifted the atmosphere. Shen Meixiu became even more worried about Ye Chenhan due to Gu Xiuyu's remark.
In terms of ability, Ye Chenhan was inferior to him. Even in conversation and social interaction, Gu Xiuyu was so refined.
Although Shen Meixiu disliked Yu Xixi, she didn't want Yu Xixi to latch onto someone better and abandon her son. Her uneasy gaze shifted towards Yu Xixi.
Seeing Yu Xixi and Ye Chenhan constantly making subtle gestures, Shen Meixiu breathed a sigh of relief. She turned back to converse with Gu Xiuyu, "This child is so articulate. I remember you're about the same age as Shaoting. Do you have a girlfriend?"
Gu Xiuyu shook his head. "However, I already have someone I like."
As he spoke, his gaze drifted towards Ye Ziyu.
Shen Meixiu lamented regretfully, "Is that so? Auntie was going to introduce you to someone. Do you mind telling us who she is so we can get acquainted?"
Everyone at the table put down their chopsticks, their eyes collectively turning to Gu Xiuyu, eager to hear his response.
"It might not be convenient," Gu Xiuyu replied with a shy smile. "Once I'm with her, I'll bring her to meet Uncle and Aunt."
"Once I'm with her?"
Shen Meixiu looked at Yu Xixi again, her heart filled with unease.