Confessing to Gu Yibo was a decision Song Zhen made after careful consideration.
If he truly loved Gu Xinzhou, he had to first seek the approval of her family, which would show greater sincerity.
Moreover, Gu Yibo had a favorable impression of Cassie.
This would become a major obstacle in Song Zhen's pursuit of Gu Xinzhou.
He had to spare no effort and do his utmost to win Gu Yibo over to his side.
When Gu Yibo heard what Song Zhen said, he was so surprised that he didn't speak for a long time.
When he came to his senses, he immediately said sternly, "What kind of joke is this!
You've liked Xinfeng for so many years, and now you say you don't like her anymore?
This time Xinfeng came back, and it was obvious to you..."
Song Zhen pressed Gu Yibo's shoulder and interrupted him solemnly and gently, "Uncle Gu, I suspect that the person I have been loving all along is Zhouzhou, but I have been mistaken all along."
With this, Gu Yibo truly did not understand.
He looked at Song Zhen, puzzled, allowing Song Zhen to help him sit on the sofa.
Song Zhen sat not far from him and explained the events of the past seriously.
After explaining, he confessed, "Because she said back then that she was the eldest miss of the Gu family.
At that time, I was just a down-and-out young master. How could I deserve her?
So I also didn't show up in front of her quickly.
It wasn't until Fengyun Group began to turn around under my management that I dared to approach the Gu family, dared to connect with the eldest miss of the Gu family.
But now, I gradually realize that I might have mistaken the person.
The person I love might have always been Zhouzhou."
Song Zhen was logical and thorough in his recounting of events.
Furthermore, over the past many years, his image in Gu Yibo's heart was perfect and trustworthy.
This made Gu Yibo subconsciously inclined to side with him.
Song Zhen added, "Before Zhouzhou went to Italy as an exchange student, she asked me if I was willing to marry her.
At that time, I told her I was unwilling, that I wanted to wait for Xinfeng.
So she was very sad and insisted on going to Italy.
I always believed that Xinfeng was that girl, and that's why I rejected her.
If I could turn back time, I definitely would not let Zhouzhou be heartbroken."
Gu Yibo's expression grew increasingly unsightly.
He thought it over, took a deep breath and said, "So Zhouzhou is unwilling to return to China, not only because Zhuang Xiuya treated her poorly, casting a shadow over her, but more importantly, because she likes you, and she can't bear to watch you marry Xinfeng?"
"Yes," Song Zhen admitted honestly. "I spoke with Xinfeng a few days ago; I told her directly that she doesn't love me, her changes towards me were only to make Zhouzhou understand that I'm not someone Zhouzhou could aspire to."
Gu Yibo: "..."
Song Zhen felt uneasy inside as well.
Before he came to see Gu Yibo, he had prepared for the worst.
In his storytelling, he automatically ignored the things he did to Gu Xinzhou when he was drunk.
It wasn't that he dared to do but not to admit, but because he would not disclose that matter without Gu Xinzhou's consent.
This was a secret between the two of them.
After a night of thought, Song Zhen was also reflecting.
He indeed had not respected her enough.
In the future, on this matter, he would strive to improve.
"Uncle Gu, let's not talk about anything else, just take Zhuang Xiuya.
Would she really let Xinfeng stay in that desolate, falling attic for half a month?
In the past, I would never have doubted it, because everything Xinfeng showed was so gentle and kind, fitting perfectly the image in my mind.
But now, Zhouzhou has grown up, and the sisters have finally come to the time to compete for the family property.
Xinfeng can no longer contain herself; she won't be as patient in pretending as before.
Many things, previously unseen.
Now, however, the more I contemplate, the more terrifying it becomes."