Chapter 816: Heir of the Tong Family

Editor: Henyee Translations

Gu Shuxue didn’t take Gu Yang and Feng Jue, who were adopted by the first branch, seriously. However, she regarded Gu Jin, the first branch’s direct descendant, as a formidable enemy.

Before the first branch returned to the capital, Gu Shuxue was the only eldest daughter of the Gu family. She was gentle and outstanding. However, after the first branch’s return, her two cousins became the center of attention, causing their grandfather to favor the first branch even more.

This was not what Gu Shuxue wanted. The position of the Gu family’s heir could only belong to the second branch. Given the disgraceful thing her Eldest Uncle had done back then, why could he still come back and compete?

Seeing Gu Shuxue, Tong Sinian smiled and said, “Miss Shuxue, you’re also at Hua University.”

They were both from wealthy circles and often attended the same social events, so they knew each other.

He glanced at Gu Jin and Gu Yang. “Are they your Eldest Uncle’s daughters?”

He hadn’t attended the Gu family’s birthday banquet but had heard from the butler who delivered the gifts that the Gu family’s first branch had two extremely outstanding and beautiful daughters.

Their names were Gu Jin and Gu Yang. Recently, they had been trending because of their outstanding College Entrance Examination results.

Gu Shuxue nodded and smiled politely. “Young Master Tong, my cousin Gu Jin has been wandering outside since she was young. She’s a bit antisocial and doesn’t know her limits. Please don’t hold it against her.”

Tong Sinian felt somewhat reassured by Gu Shuxue’s words. “Of course.”

Gu Shuxue then turned to Gu Jin, adopting a sisterly tone. “Cousin Gu Jin, this is Young Master Tong Sinian, heir of the Tong Family. The Tong Family is also one of the Eight Great Clans, like our Gu Family.”

“You shouldn’t be so rude. Listen to me and apologize.”

Gu Jin ignored her and led Gu Yang into the dance hall.

Gu Shuxue and Tong Sinian were taken aback by Gu Jin’s indifference.

Tong Sinian, feeling slighted, remarked, “I didn’t expect that although the Gu girls are of the same age, their upbringing is worlds apart. Indeed, wild animals can’t compare to the meticulous upbringing of a family.”

Gu Shuxue was secretly pleased to have undermined Gu Jin.

Gu Yang frowned.

Before she could defend Gu Jin, Feng Jue spoke up. “You know my sister has a dance partner, yet you still pester her and want to dance with her. Young Master Tong, your upbringing seems lacking as well.”

“Miss Gu Yang has a dance partner, and Miss Gu Jin also has a dance partner?” Tong Sinian questioned, noticing that the ball was about to start and Gu Jin appeared to be alone. Clearly, she didn’t have a dance partner.

Gu Shuxue was displeased that Gu Jin and Gu Yang immediately attracted Tong Sinian’s attention upon entering the venue.

Tong Sinian was the heir of the Tong Family. If Gu Yang or Gu Jin became his girlfriend, it would undoubtedly be a great help to the first branch.

Fortunately, Gu Jin seemed oblivious to Tong Sinian’s identity.

Gu Shuxue, appearing to be considerate of Gu Jin, said, “Cousin Gu Jin, you might not know, but the freshmen dance is a ballroom dance.”

“If you don’t have a dance partner, it will be very awkward.”

Gu Yang asked Gu Shuxue curiously, “Sister Shuxue, do you have a dance partner?”

“Not yet. However, Master Tong, would you be willing to be my dance partner?” Gu Shuxue looked at Tong Sinian.

Tong Sinian, having been rejected by the Gu sisters twice in a row, was relieved by Gu Shuxue’s offer and accepted it eagerly. “It’s my honor.”

Gu Shuxue was pleased with herself. In the past, Tong Sinian might not have asked her to be his dance partner. This was all thanks to Gu Jin’s obliviousness.

She smiled at Gu Yang. “I do now, but it seems Cousin Gu Jin doesn’t have a dance partner yet.”

She invited Tong Sinian to be her dance partner to cut off any further thoughts he might have of inviting Gu Jin.

Gu Yang replied, “Yes, Sister Shuxue, you have a dance partner now. My sister is so pretty; how could she not have one?”