An hour earlier.
Gu Xiyan had finished her work and was ready to dine at her favorite Western restaurant before returning to her small apartment.
But on her way to the restaurant, she received a call from her mother, informing her that tonight was the Gu Family's family gathering and asking her to come home for dinner after work.
Gu Xiyan was annoyed by such family gatherings; they were always like her grandfather's last birthday party, with a few people from the Zhang Family showing up, then trying to match her with Zhang Qiuhuai—she was absolutely tired of it.
So, she outright refused, but her mother knew her thoughts and assured her that there were no people from the Zhang Family or Zhang Qiuhuai at this gathering. She asked her to hurry over and not make the elders wait too long.
After that, her mother hung up the call.
Having no other choice, Gu Xiyan reluctantly changed her plans and headed to the Gu Family Villa.
