A familiar face suddenly appeared before her.
It was Shen Qingling.
No wonder Wen Sulan cared so much about this son. He really did look like Wen Sulan's late father.
"I'm sorry."
Gu Yutang suddenly apologized. Shen Qingling paused. It seemed she wasn't beyond saving after all.
Gu Yutang lowered her head. "I acted on impulse. I shouldn't have blamed you."
Shen Qingling handed her a tissue without saying anything.
Gu Yutang was a little clearer-headed now. Wiping away her tears, she said, "Did you hear me arguing with your mom?"
"I did."
"I didn't mean it. I was just angry and said things without thinking."
"I'll apologize for you."
Gu Yutang looked up at him. How had Shen Qingling guessed what she wanted to say?
Meeting her gaze, Shen Qingling added, "But it'd be better if you did it yourself."
Clutching the tissue, Gu Yutang said awkwardly, "I don't know what to say."
"Can't you say sorry? You could say it to me, but not to her?"
"It just feels strange. It's the first time I've seen her get that angry."
"Would you be angry if I insulted your mother?"
"I would."
"I matter to her as much as your mother matters to you. Do you understand now?"
Gu Yutang was speechless for a moment. After several seconds of silence, she finally replied, "Mm, I understand. Go get some rest. You don't look too well either."
Gu Yutang felt that Shen Qingling looked paler than usual. Had her words hurt him and made him angry?
She apologized again. "I'm sorry about tonight. I shouldn't have said those things."
"How is Gu Yijin?"
Gu Yutang glanced at him in surprise. What kind of attitude did he have toward Gu Yijin, exactly?
Gu Yutang had grown up with Gu Yijin, so