Stars In His Eyes
Chapter 514: Returning Life 9_1

Chapter 514: Chapter 514: Returning Life 9_1

Jiang Biyun thought for a moment, agreeing that perhaps this wasn’t a bad turn of events. Rather than treading carefully in an attempt to make amends, it might be better to just start over completely.

Seeing He Zhilan’s somber mood, everyone refrained from asking further about her relationship with He Teng. They were all merely sitting together, chatting and joking around. Lin Chan, in particular, nearly forgot himself and started recounting all his embarrassing stories to cheer up He Zhilan.

Chen Yun and Xing Ye left after a while, accompanied by Bian Xiulin. The first two had important things to attend to, and the latter needed a good rest as an expectant mother.

However, by an unlucky coincidence, just as these three were leaving, the matriarch of the Gu family and Gu’s mother appeared at the doorway of He Zhilan’s hospital room.

Gu’s grandmother and Gu’s mother initially planned to visit in the afternoon. But in the morning, after the Gu family patriarch had encountered some obstacles while trying to pull some strings, they had called the hospital for an update and, learning that He Zhilan had already woken up, they decided to arrive early.

"He, can we talk to you alone for a moment?" Gu’s mother asked gently, then guided her mother-in-law inside.

Upon seeing the two women, Lin Chan was displeased. "What’s the need for a private talk? Whatever it is, just say it."

When He Zhilan saw who was standing at the doorway, she defiantly turned her head away and refused to look at them or reply, leaving it unclear whether she agreed or disagreed with their request.

"He, I know you must be in great pain right now. However, we believe that there are certain matters which are better discussed privately." Gu’s mother said while glancing at the frail girl lying on the bed, a pang of guilt striking her. If it weren’t for Gu En’s actions, this girl wouldn’t be suffering like this.

Gu’s mother understood all too well the agony of having one’s stomach pumped, having experienced the agonizing procedure herself once in the past.

Jiang Biyun stepped in front of the two elder ladies from the Gu family and said to He Zhilan in a low voice, "If you don’t feel like it, I can call a doctor to ask them to leave."

"No need."

He Zhilan took a deep breath and shook her head slightly, "You can all leave the room for a moment. I want to hear what Gu En’s loving mother and grandmother have to say."

Lin Chan was of course completely against the idea, but gracious He Zhilan was insistent, leaving him no choice but to comply. Lin Deng, who had been present, ended up dragging him out of the room.

Once they left, He Zhilan finally raised her eyes to look at the two elderly women in front of her. From the dark circles under their eyes, she could tell they hadn’t rested well that night. Was it because they were worried about Gu En?

"He, we were all shocked and angered by Gu En’s actions. The fact she is our daughter is a disgrace to the Gu family and a failure on our part. We know there’s nothing we can say that will fully compensate for the pain you’ve experienced because of us." Gu’s mother stepped closer to her and pleaded, "But He, the Gu family only has one daughter. As her mother, I beg you to forgive Gu En this time. She’s only nineteen, the same age as you. If she goes to prison, her life will be ruined! The reputation of the Gu family will also be tarnished."

"As her grandmother, I also beg you." Gu’s grandmother added.

But He Zhilan gave a cold laugh at their plea, "Does the Gu family only have Gu En as their daughter?"

This single sentence deeply pierced He Zhilan’s heart. If that was the case, then what about Gu Zhilan thirteen years ago?

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