405 You Don’t Get To Choose!

Perhaps because she had been humiliated by Sheng Kai, Gu Ziling returned to the Gu family in the night, but was sent back next morning.

According to the Gu family, it was already decided that she would be a fiancée of the Sheng family.

Or their merchandise, to be precise.

"Ziling, don't act spoiled when Old Mister Sheng still dotes on you. Second Young Master might not be as outstanding as the Crown Prince, he is now the head of the family. Who would you marry if not him?"

That was Mama Gu's advise to her when Gu Ziling returned home.

"You don't get to choose!"

"I'll listen to you." Gu Ziling closed her eyes, wanting nothing more to pretend that was all a dream.

"You hold so many secrets, Ziling. Be careful not to expose yourself...

Upon learning that Gu Ziling sneaked home, Old Sheng asked her, "Has my hospitality been lacking?"