Chapter 482 - 481: Rumors

Chapter 482: Chapter 481: Rumors

Old Master Ding heard his daughter’s words and nodded, saying, "If you plan to return it, then just return it."

In his view, this gift wasn’t particularly expensive. If they wanted to reciprocate in the future, they could do so easily. However, considering a man they’ve only met a few times suddenly giving such a pricey gift to his daughter, he felt it was a bit inappropriate, so he didn’t oppose his eldest daughter’s decision.

Yiyi, on the other hand, seemed a little thoughtful. Huang Yanquan’s attitude was a bit too enthusiastic, and this time, he even gave such an expensive gift for her mother’s birthday. It felt odd, but she couldn’t pinpoint exactly what was strange.

It was then that Old Master Ding brought up that Yating’s family was planning to come back for the New Year, finally saying, "Yating’s family hasn’t been here for a long time. This year, they’re planning to spend the New Year at home. We can all have a lively time together."

Upon hearing this, Yue Jun didn’t say anything but nodded, stating, "Don’t worry, Dad, we’ll all have New Year’s Eve dinner together and celebrate well."

With Yating’s family coming home for the New Year, she naturally wouldn’t stop them, but to expect her to happily welcome them wasn’t possible either.

Old Master Ding naturally noticed his eldest daughter’s attitude and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

The conflict between his eldest daughter and youngest daughter dated back to the previous generation, so he really had no way to mediate. Moreover, considering how Yating’s mother, Chen Meilian, had once almost caused Yue Jun to be in danger, he didn’t demand that she have a deep sisterly bond with Yating. As long as they got along on the surface, it was enough.

After discussing these matters, Gu Tingyu also returned.

Seeing this, Old Master Ding directly said, "I’ll head back to my room to rest a bit. You two have a chat."

Yue Jun also stood up, saying, "Tingyu, have a good chat with Yiyi. I’ll also go back to my room to take a nap." She naturally didn’t want to disturb the young couple, so she left with a smile.

When only Gu Tingyu and Yiyi were left, they directly returned to Yiyi’s small courtyard.

"Did Grandpa and Grandma all get home safely?"

Upon hearing Yiyi’s question, Gu Tingyu smiled and said, "Don’t worry, I’ve taken them all home and also dropped off my parents."

Today Yiyi finally changed her address for them, so he was delighted, holding the young girl’s hand without letting go, even pinching her soft cheek.

Yiyi couldn’t help but lightly slap Gu Tingyu’s hand, saying, "You’ve squished it all out of shape."

Seeing the young girl’s coy demeanor, Gu Tingyu felt his heart melt and couldn’t help but tightly hold her in his arms, "Yiyi, I’m so happy today. My parents kept talking about how you called them Mom and Dad when they went home. They seemed overjoyed and even said they’d give you a big red envelope for changing terms."

Upon hearing this, Yiyi couldn’t help but laugh.

"As long as they’re happy."

She initially felt a bit shy, but now that she’s gotten used to it, she didn’t mind. Moreover, seeing how such a change in address could make them so happy, she found it quite nice.

While the two were intimately chatting, Yiyi brought up the issue with Huang Yanquan to Gu Tingyu.

"I always felt there’s something strange about this person. Even though he helped Mom before and is quite familiar with her, they haven’t known each other for long. Yet, for Mom’s birthday this time, he gave such a valuable gift. I just can’t figure out what it means."

At this, Gu Tingyu couldn’t help but squint his eyes, guessing, "Could it be that he needs Mom’s help with something, so he’s giving her such a lavish gift?"

Yiyi shook her head, saying, "Mom hasn’t mentioned anything that would need her help, so probably not."

"Alright, if you can’t figure it out, don’t dwell on it. Anyway, isn’t Mom planning to return the gift?"

Hearing this, Yiyi stopped thinking about it.

However, they hadn’t expected that rumors would start spreading the next day.

"It’s too much, how can these people just lie without knowing the facts? If I find out who spread it, I won’t let them off."

As soon as Yiyi entered, she heard Old Master Ding’s angry voice and couldn’t help but ask, "Grandpa, what’s up? What happened?"

Seeing Yiyi and Gu Tingyu coming in, Old Master Ding tried hard to suppress his anger, forcing a smile, "It’s nothing, just work-related stuff. You haven’t had breakfast yet, right? Go to the dining hall and have some." ℯℯ𝑙.

Yiyi sensed that Old Master Ding wasn’t telling the truth, but she didn’t ask further. Since he didn’t want to elaborate, it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to push.

But before Yiyi could leave, Ding Yating walked in.

"Dad, is what’s being said outside true? Yunfang’s aunt didn’t really get a young lover, did she?"

Upon hearing this, Yiyi immediately frowned, sharply looking at Ding Yating, "What do you mean by that?"

It was then that Ding Yating noticed Yiyi and Gu Tingyu. She couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, then said, "I didn’t mean anything by it. It’s just that everyone outside is talking about how your mother has a young lover and is acting like an old cow eating young grass."

In truth, the rumors outside were even more unpleasant, but with Old Master Ding there, she didn’t dare be too blunt.

Hearing Ding Yating’s words, Yiyi looked extremely displeased.

"How is that possible? Who’s spreading such nonsense?"

Ding Yating, however, let out a derisive laugh, saying, "I don’t think it’s necessarily nonsense; after all, that man did specifically come to celebrate her birthday yesterday."

"What... That’s simply ridiculous; there’s no young lover,"

This made Yiyi even more disbelieving. They had so many people there yesterday, how did nobody notice? So it’s purely fabricated.

Ding Yating’s eyes flickered as she said blandly, "That man is your mom’s business partner, Huang Yanquan. Didn’t he come yesterday?"

"Bang..."

Old Master Ding slammed the table heavily, his face full of anger as he looked at Ding Yating, saying, "It’s one thing for others to spread nonsense, but you, as Yue Jun’s sister, how can you follow along with such talk?"

"Dad..."

Ding Yating, seeing her father losing his temper, said no more, though there was still bitterness in her eyes. Even now, her father was covering for Ding Yuejun.

Just then, Ding Yuejun walked in. Seeing the tense atmosphere, she couldn’t help but ask curiously, "What’s going on here?"

Ding Yating catching sight of Ding Yuejun, her eyes flashed with mockery. Even now, this woman still looked innocent and unaware.

In truth, Ding Yuejun was in the dark about everything, only sensing that Ding Yating’s gaze at her was a bit strange.

Yiyi initially didn’t intend to mention it, but since the rumor had already spread widely, her mother would find out sooner or later. So, she recounted what Ding Yating had just said.

"What..."

Ding Yuejun was momentarily stunned, then, with a face full of embarrassment and anger, she said, "Who’s spreading such nonsense? I’m nine years older than Mr. Huang. What on earth are those spreading these rumors thinking?"