Gu Shuzhi Apologizes

"Alright, they're all Zhaoming's children. It's not your place to criticize them," Gu Hongwei admonished Old Madam Gu before instructing Butler Liu to prepare the empty rooms in the old residence for the main family's use.

Despite Old Madam Gu's reluctance, Gu Zhaoming's family ultimately settled in the old residence.

Once the family gathering concluded, Gu Shuzhi escorted Gu Zhaoye to visit the eldest branch.

"Uncle, Eldest Aunt, I'm Shuzhi from the third branch," Gu Shuzhi greeted politely.

However, Gu Zhaoming harbored little warmth toward them. His demeanor was chilly. "What do you want?"

Before arriving in the capital, he had been briefed by the fifth elder about the members of the second and third branches.

Though his younger brothers might not be considered particularly intelligent, their offspring, possibly due to intermarriage or genetic mutation, still exhibited remarkable intelligence. Gu Shuda was an exception.