Chapter 35 part 2
There was a faint rumor in the circle that the only son of the Gu family, Gu Ye, would make a good match with Qin Man, the Qin family’s only daughter.
Truly admirable.
But listening to what Gu Ye was saying now, it didn’t seem to be like that rumor at all.
Qiao Zhen picked up his wine glass and clinked with him, “You also don’t be picky, major life events will need to be resolved sooner or later.”
Gu Ye answered him seriously, “Life is a major event. It can’t be forced to rush. Only those who sincerely like each other can spend their long life together.”
Qiao Tiancheng was a very devoted person, so after hearing these words, he was very much approved of it, “That’s right, one should not rush matters of the heart.”
He really had an increasingly good impression of Gu Ye. The only son of the Gu family, the favorite among the tens of millions and many suitors, he could still retain his self-respect and .The only son of the Gu family, even with many people who favored him and in the numerous people pursuing him, he was able to gain respect and stay true to himself1.
This young man, who was only in his twenties, was able to strategize like a seasoned person. He calmly and skillfully took charge of Gu Est., and expanded it.
It was very remarkable.
Qiao Jin continued the discussion, “Speaking of Qin Man, she is going to be sister-in-law’s designated maid-of-honor. On the day of the wedding, she is responsible for holding the flower garland and gloves for your future sister-in-law.”
“On our family’s side, Lao San will be the main best man. You are responsible for delivering the ring to Da Ge.”
“So before the wedding, you and Qin Man, as a the newlywed couple’s golden boy and jade girl2, will need to participate in the rehearsals to practice in advance.”
While they were talking, Qiao Yang and Mo Yu were just concentrating on eating their delicious food.
Being nominated suddenly, Qiao Yang was puzzled, “I’m the best man?”
Qiao Jin took it as a matter of course, “I will be in charge of receiving the guests that day, if you didn’t do this golden boy’s job, who will do it.”
Qiao Zhen was afraid that Qiao Yang would not agree to be his best man, so he looked at him quietly.
But when he looked over, he saw that Gu Ye was also looking at Qiao Yang with an indecipherable look in his eyes.
Although Qiao Zhen’s personality was a bit cold, he could discern people’s words and observe their facial expression meticulously down to the smallest detail.
And the expression on Gu Ye’s when he looked at Lao San held a different meaning.
Others only knew about Gu Ye’s outward appearance and abilities.
However, as his middle and high school classmate for six years, Qiao Zhen knew Gu Ye’s true character better than anyone else.
He could be seen gentle and soft, but in fact he has a cold character3. Where the social relationship between humans was all about interests and connection.
Six years of fellowship between classmates, coupled with the projects exchanges between Gu Est. and Qiao Est., had all failed to make Gu Ye be counted as a friend.
Even though every time he wanted to have a casual conversation after finishing their business, he could still feel Gu Ye’s alienation and indifference.
It could be said that no one could leave their footprint in Gu Ye’s heart.
And now……
Qiao Zhen observed Gu Ye carefully.
He watched him pour the wine and offer a toast to his father with the courtesy of a junior, and responded gently to Qiao Jin’s non-stop chatter.
He even surreptitiously moved the plate of Eight Treasures duck in front of Lao San without batting an eyelid.
Lao San and Mo Yu were sitting together, eating and chatting, not even noticing the Eight Treasure Duck that was getting closer and closer to him.
Gu Ye—such a cold-hearted person, why did he become friends with Lao San out of all people?
After the Qi Fengtai incident, Gu Ye’s action to help the Qiao family and Qiao Yang was especially obvious.
He even took care of the drunk Lao San?
This temperament was completely different from the Gu Ye he knew.
The more Qiao Zhen thought about it, the more doubts he felt.
Qiao Jin said, “Da Ge, there are four bridesmaids on sister-in-law’s side, and there are only three best men on our side including me and Lao San. Do you think you can invite another one of your old classmate or friend of yours to take part?”
Qiao Yang raised his head and asked, “Aren’t Gu Ye and Da Gr were classmates, let’s be best men together.”
As soon as the words fell, the table fell into a strange silence.
Gu Ye, this person, although he looked approachable now, he was still the leading president of an enterprise.
Although they are all of the same age, Gu Ye’s identity and existence are as respected as those of his parents and grandparents.
It was impossible for this kind of man to be among this group of best men.
Besides, he couldn’t afford to invite him ah!
Qiao Tiancheng coughed lightly and was about to ease the awkward atmosphere triggered by Qiao Yang.
Gu Ye put down the chopsticks in his hand and readily agreed, “Okay, it’s my honor that I can accompany Qiao Da Ge as your best man. I hope I can also share some of the joy too.”
He agreed?!
Even Qiao Jin was surprised this time.
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The doubts in Qiao Zhen’s heart started to gurgling out.
It’s too abnormal, Gu Ye is too abnormal.
He chuckled and said, “President Gu, you being the best man, then I will really have such a big line up.”
The wedding of Qiao Est.’s vice president and the eldest young lady of the Liang family was already a high-profile event.
There would be countless journalists doing spot coverage that day. Additionally, there would be a lot of guests constantly posting the proceedings of the ceremony.
[1] 独善其身 [dú shàn qí shēn] pay attention to one’s own moral uplift without thought of others; be righteous alone in a community where the general moral tone is low.
[2] 金童玉女 jīn tóng yùnǚ — lit. golden boys and jade maidens (idiom)｡ attendants of the Daoist immortals｡ fig. lovely young children｡ a golden couple｡ (of a couple who are in the public eye) a lovely young couple.
[3] 性格淡薄 xìnggé dànbó — (this is the original meaning)or thin character means someone who treat everything around him very calmly, without great sadness or joy as if it have nothing to do with him. Such a person seems easy to get along with, but actually has a proud heart. It’s not easy to get into his heart.
Chapter 35 part 2
There was a faint rumor in the circle that the only son of the Gu family, Gu Ye, would make a good match with Qin Man, the Qin family’s only daughter.
Truly admirable.
But listening to what Gu Ye was saying now, it didn’t seem to be like that rumor at all.
Qiao Zhen picked up his wine glass and clinked with him, “You also don’t be picky, major life events will need to be resolved sooner or later.”
Gu Ye answered him seriously, “Life is a major event. It can’t be forced to rush. Only those who sincerely like each other can spend their long life together.”
Qiao Tiancheng was a very devoted person, so after hearing these words, he was very much approved of it, “That’s right, one should not rush matters of the heart.”
He really had an increasingly good impression of Gu Ye. The only son of the Gu family, the favorite among the tens of millions and many suitors, he could still retain his self-respect and .The only son of the Gu family, even with many people who favored him and in the numerous people pursuing him, he was able to gain respect and stay true to himself1.
This young man, who was only in his twenties, was able to strategize like a seasoned person. He calmly and skillfully took charge of Gu Est., and expanded it.
It was very remarkable.
Qiao Jin continued the discussion, “Speaking of Qin Man, she is going to be sister-in-law’s designated maid-of-honor. On the day of the wedding, she is responsible for holding the flower garland and gloves for your future sister-in-law.”
“On our family’s side, Lao San will be the main best man. You are responsible for delivering the ring to Da Ge.”
“So before the wedding, you and Qin Man, as a the newlywed couple’s golden boy and jade girl2, will need to participate in the rehearsals to practice in advance.”
While they were talking, Qiao Yang and Mo Yu were just concentrating on eating their delicious food.
Being nominated suddenly, Qiao Yang was puzzled, “I’m the best man?”
Qiao Jin took it as a matter of course, “I will be in charge of receiving the guests that day, if you didn’t do this golden boy’s job, who will do it.”
Qiao Zhen was afraid that Qiao Yang would not agree to be his best man, so he looked at him quietly.
But when he looked over, he saw that Gu Ye was also looking at Qiao Yang with an indecipherable look in his eyes.
Although Qiao Zhen’s personality was a bit cold, he could discern people’s words and observe their facial expression meticulously down to the smallest detail.
And the expression on Gu Ye’s when he looked at Lao San held a different meaning.
Others only knew about Gu Ye’s outward appearance and abilities.
However, as his middle and high school classmate for six years, Qiao Zhen knew Gu Ye’s true character better than anyone else.
He could be seen gentle and soft, but in fact he has a cold character3. Where the social relationship between humans was all about interests and connection.
Six years of fellowship between classmates, coupled with the projects exchanges between Gu Est. and Qiao Est., had all failed to make Gu Ye be counted as a friend.
Even though every time he wanted to have a casual conversation after finishing their business, he could still feel Gu Ye’s alienation and indifference.
It could be said that no one could leave their footprint in Gu Ye’s heart.
And now……
Qiao Zhen observed Gu Ye carefully.
He watched him pour the wine and offer a toast to his father with the courtesy of a junior, and responded gently to Qiao Jin’s non-stop chatter.
He even surreptitiously moved the plate of Eight Treasures duck in front of Lao San without batting an eyelid.
Lao San and Mo Yu were sitting together, eating and chatting, not even noticing the Eight Treasure Duck that was getting closer and closer to him.
Gu Ye—such a cold-hearted person, why did he become friends with Lao San out of all people?
After the Qi Fengtai incident, Gu Ye’s action to help the Qiao family and Qiao Yang was especially obvious.
He even took care of the drunk Lao San?
This temperament was completely different from the Gu Ye he knew.
The more Qiao Zhen thought about it, the more doubts he felt.
Qiao Jin said, “Da Ge, there are four bridesmaids on sister-in-law’s side, and there are only three best men on our side including me and Lao San. Do you think you can invite another one of your old classmate or friend of yours to take part?”
Qiao Yang raised his head and asked, “Aren’t Gu Ye and Da Gr were classmates, let’s be best men together.”
As soon as the words fell, the table fell into a strange silence.
Gu Ye, this person, although he looked approachable now, he was still the leading president of an enterprise.
Although they are all of the same age, Gu Ye’s identity and existence are as respected as those of his parents and grandparents.
It was impossible for this kind of man to be among this group of best men.
Besides, he couldn’t afford to invite him ah!
Qiao Tiancheng coughed lightly and was about to ease the awkward atmosphere triggered by Qiao Yang.
Gu Ye put down the chopsticks in his hand and readily agreed, “Okay, it’s my honor that I can accompany Qiao Da Ge as your best man. I hope I can also share some of the joy too.”
He agreed?!
Even Qiao Jin was surprised this time.
""
The doubts in Qiao Zhen’s heart started to gurgling out.
It’s too abnormal, Gu Ye is too abnormal.
He chuckled and said, “President Gu, you being the best man, then I will really have such a big line up.”
The wedding of Qiao Est.’s vice president and the eldest young lady of the Liang family was already a high-profile event.
There would be countless journalists doing spot coverage that day. Additionally, there would be a lot of guests constantly posting the proceedings of the ceremony.
[1] 独善其身 [dú shàn qí shēn] pay attention to one’s own moral uplift without thought of others; be righteous alone in a community where the general moral tone is low.
[2] 金童玉女 jīn tóng yùnǚ — lit. golden boys and jade maidens (idiom)｡ attendants of the Daoist immortals｡ fig. lovely young children｡ a golden couple｡ (of a couple who are in the public eye) a lovely young couple.
[3] 性格淡薄 xìnggé dànbó — (this is the original meaning)or thin character means someone who treat everything around him very calmly, without great sadness or joy as if it have nothing to do with him. Such a person seems easy to get along with, but actually has a proud heart. It’s not easy to get into his heart.
