12 It's Hard to Find a Son-in-law. Understanding a Break Up

Father Yan was relieved. Since Gu Yucheng had no intention of breaking up with Yan Shu, he was still quite fond of his talented son-in-law. He took the initiative to invite Gu Yucheng to the Yan residence as a guest.

"Yucheng, come to my house for the weekend tomorrow. Uncle will invite a few family and friends to liven things up."

Gu Yucheng didn't know whether to refuse or agree. He tried to change the topic. "Uncle, I've been very busy lately. I won't be going tomorrow."

Father Yan was also very understanding. "That's true. You've just returned and still have to prepare for your internship. Alright, remember to come over when you're free. Auntie will make you something nice."

"Yes," Gu Yucheng murmured.

At night.

Yan Shu's neighbor, Uncle Wang, and his wife, ran over excitedly and invited Yan Shu and his family to their family gathering the next day.

Ziwen's mother was beaming with joy. "This is the first time Ziwen's boyfriend is visiting. He's a PhD student. He's more than a good match for Ziwen, who is just a junior high school graduate. We've got to treat him well. Yan Shu's mother, you have to come give me a hand tomorrow and liven up the gathering."

Yan Shu's mother said, "Don't belittle yourself. Although your Ziwen's education level is low, the two of you work in the civil service. Old Wang is the director of a hospital and you're a teacher. Your family background is pretty good."

Yan Shu sat on the sofa, her face ashen.

A guest at the Wang family's gathering?

If Gu Yucheng turned up as the son-in-law of the Wang family, everyone would know that they had broken up. Her father was going to fly into a rage tomorrow.

If he turned up as the Yan family's son-in-law, how could he face the Wang family in the future?

How was Gu Yucheng going to clean up tomorrow?

Was he that eager to announce his relationship with Ziwen?

It was indeed true love.

Yan Shu stayed up until dawn with an uneasy heart. She did not sleep the entire night. She thought that since her mother treated Gu Yucheng like a son, he wouldn't be so heartless as to ignore her mother's condition.

Perhaps Gu Yucheng would find an excuse at the last minute to reject the Wang family's invitation.

…

Unexpectedly, Gu Yucheng appeared at the entrance of the Wang family's house on time after breakfast.

Coincidentally, Father and Mother Yan were opening the door and preparing to leave. When they saw Gu Yucheng, the two of them welcomed him happily.

"Yucheng, you're here? Come in quickly."

Gu Yucheng looked at Father and Mother Yan with an awkward expression. "Uncle, Auntie, I'm sorry. I'm here to attend Ziwen's family's gathering."

Mrs. Yan shouted sharply, "Son, you're the son-in-law of the Yan family. How can you attend the Wang family's gathering?"

At this moment, Wang Ziwen walked out with her big belly. She reached out to hold Gu Yucheng's arm with one hand. "Father Yan, Mother Yan. Gu Yucheng is my boyfriend. He and Yan Shu have broken up a long time ago."

Mrs. Yan's body started to tremble. "What? Yucheng, have you broken up with Shushu?"

Gu Yucheng looked at Yan Shu in the house. He hoped that Yan Shu could help to resolve this awkward situation.

But where is Yan Shu?

She was sitting quietly on the sofa. At this moment, her mind was blank. She couldn't think at all.

Wang Ziwen was the only one holding up the fort. "Father Yan, Mother Yan, don't blame my Chengcheng. His relationship with Yan Shu has faded and they broke up amicably. During that period of time, Chengcheng wasn't coping well after the breakup. It was me who stayed by his side and comforted him. That was how he got over the breakup. Yucheng and I got together after that. I hope you can wish us well."

Father and Mother Yan were dumbfounded.

Father Yan turned to ask Yan Shu for confirmation. "Shushu, is Ziwen telling the truth? Did you break up a long time back? Did you break up amicably?"

Yan Shu raised her head and looked at Gu Yucheng and Wang Ziwen with her dark eyes.

How dare they twist the truth like that?

They must have thought that she wouldn't make a fuss because she had to take into account her mother's heart problem. Therefore, even if they were spouting nonsense, she had to swallow her grievances.

Yan Shu slowly stood up from the sofa and walked towards her parents. "Dad, Mom, I broke up with him."

Father Yan was dumbfounded.

Mrs. Yan couldn't understand. "Why? Haven't you always been looking forward to marrying him?"

Yan Shu looked at Gu Yucheng with the intention of making things difficult for him. "Why don't you tell them why we split up?"

Gu Yucheng's expression turned dark.

Father Yan came back to his senses and raised his fist to hit Gu Yucheng. "Rascal, my Shushu was so devoted to you, but you ended up fooling around with her good friend. What's the difference between you and an ingrate?"

Father Yan punched Gu Yucheng's face with all his might and the latter's nose started bleeding instantly.

Wang Ziwen suddenly stood in front of Gu Yucheng and straightened her back. "Father Yan, you can hit me if you want."

Mr. Yan was so angry that his veins were bulging. He raised his fists in the air and gritted his teeth. "Ziwenen, I don't hit pregnant women."

Yan Shu looked at the chaotic situation and tears of regret flowed down her cheeks.

"Dad, forget it. I didn't want this man myself."

Father Yan slowly turned around.

"Shushu, don't lie to me. You've loved him for ten years. How could you abandon him just like that?" Father Yan was in disbelief.

Yan Shu smiled bitterly at herself. "Dad, I liked him when I was young. I wasn't a good judge of character. Looking at him now, there's nothing good about him that is attractive to me. He's just a good-for-nothing freeloader."

Gu Yucheng's face turned green and white. His face was burning with anger. He really felt humiliated by Yan Shu's words.

Ziwen's mother was feeling very indignant. In her eyes, Gu Yucheng was good-looking and had a PhD from a prestigious university. The Wang family was proud that her daughter had found such a talented son-in-law.

Yan Shu criticizing and humiliating Gu Yucheng was no different from not giving face to the Wang family.

In an insinuating tone, Mrs. Wang said to Yan Shu, "Yan Shu, since you and Yucheng broke up amicably, it means that you're not fated. It's said that one's character is revealed after a breakup. Gu Yucheng didn't say anything bad about you, but you turned around and called him a freeloader. It's no wonder that Yucheng wanted to break up with you. Which man can accept someone calling him that?"

Ziwen smiled smugly at her mother's words.

Yan Shu said calmly, "Since you think he's so good, just take him in." She turned to look at Gu Yucheng and Wang Ziwen, her emotions were so calm that there was no emotion in her voice. "You two are indeed a good match."

Wang Ziwen and Gu Yucheng were in the wrong, so they didn't dare to provoke Yan Shu. They could only silently listen to whatever Yan Shu said.

Mrs. Yan knew her daughter very well. She had more or less guessed what was going on. Her heart ached for Yan Shu, and she was furious at Gu Yucheng and Wang Zi Wen's shameless behavior. In an instant, her vision darkened and she fell to the ground.

"Mom." Yan Shu quickly tried to save Mrs. Yan.

Father Yan quickly called 120.

The Yan family did not have any more energy to pester Gu Yucheng about his infidelity.

When the ambulance was taking Mother Yan away, Yan Shu inadvertently glanced at the tightly shut door of the Wang family.

She could hear chatter and laughter from inside.

Her heart turned cold in that instant.

For the first time, she felt resentment towards Gu Yucheng.