Outside the Gu Family Fast Food Restaurant, the two families stood facing each other, but they both hesitated to speak, merely looking at the people opposite them.
The Gu family couple felt that Gu Xiao's so-called distinguished guest was perhaps a little too distinguished.
Isn't that the City Lord of Tianyuan City?
As residents of Tianyuan City, the Gu family couple naturally recognized Jing Dongfeng's identity immediately.
But what was the City Lord doing here? More importantly, their daughter actually knew the City Lord.
Across from them, the Jing family couple were equally silent; they really didn't know how to broach the subject today.
Should they just tell the other party, 'Actually, your daughter and my son are the same person'?
Simulating such a scene in his mind and imagining the possible expressions of the Gu family couple, Jing Dongfeng really couldn't bring himself to say it.
Jing Dongfeng, who was always eloquent and could even relentlessly debate political opponents in the Republic's parliament without batting an eye, was speechless this time.
Just like that, the two families remained strangely silent outside the door for a minute.
Just then, Gu Zhixing noticed Jing Yuan, who was following behind the Jing family couple, and seeing the current situation, a light bulb suddenly lit up in his mind.
To everyone's surprise, Gu Zhixing suddenly turned around, grabbed Gu Xiao's arm, and walked into the fast food restaurant.
Gu Xiao was about to explain when her father suddenly pulled her into the fast food restaurant.
"Xiao Xiao, are you in a relationship?"
While Gu Xiao was still bewildered, Gu Zhixing turned around and asked with a serious expression.
"In a relationship? No, no, I'm not."
Gu Xiao was taken aback by Gu Zhixing's sudden action and answered subconsciously.
"If you're not in a relationship, then tell me, how did you get to know the City Lord?"
Hearing Gu Xiao's words, Gu Zhixing not only didn't relax but asked very earnestly.
"Dad, it's not what you're thinking."
After the initial moment of confusion, Gu Xiao also figured out her father's thought process.
He thought she was in a relationship with Jing Yuan, and today was for both families to meet.
I love myself, narcissism?
What is this? This is true narcissism.
Ahem, I'm getting off-topic, she really didn't have such an idea.
"Then what is it? Xiao Xiao, the Jing family's background is too prominent; compared to them, we're like heaven and earth. If something really happened between you two, and you were wronged someday, we wouldn't even have a way to help you get justice."
Gu Zhixing clearly still didn't believe Gu Xiao's words, because he really couldn't imagine what reason could lead Gu Xiao, who lived in Yunqi City in the Southeast District, to know the Jing family, who lived in the Central District.
Gu Zhixing was not the kind of father with a perverted desire to control his daughter's life, always wanting to keep her by his side.
In his opinion, as long as one doesn't want their daughter to live out her days alone, there's nothing to taboo about finding a partner.
As a father, he should help guide his daughter when she's looking for her other half, to prevent her from living the latter half of her life in misery.
And the Jing family was not within their scope of choice; it wasn't that he didn't want his daughter to marry well, but rather that the Jing family's position was too high.
"Xiao Xiao, it's not that I, as a father, am judging a gentleman with the heart of a villain, but in these wealthy families, most cannot avoid those dirty dealings."
"Although City Lord Jing's reputation has always been good, we can't be sure what kind of person he is at home."
"What if he's just putting on an act outside?"
This was a matter concerning Gu Xiao's entire life, and Gu Zhixing had to consider it carefully.
Across from him, Gu Xiao touched her nose. Actually, apart from being afraid of his wife, Father Jing was quite good in other aspects at home.
Although Gu Zhixing had pulled Gu Xiao into the room to speak, how could Jing Dongfeng, an Emperor-level professional, be blocked by such a short distance? He heard Gu Zhixing's words clearly.
Jing Dongfeng cleared his throat, feeling a bit awkward. He really wanted to say that he was actually a person who was consistent both inside and out.
"Stop, Dad, we're not in a relationship."
Worried that her father might say something shocking again, Gu Xiao quickly spoke to stop him.
"Really?"
Seeing Gu Xiao's serious expression, Gu Zhixing's thoughts wavered.
"Really, truer than real gold."
Gu Xiao nodded vigorously, afraid that any delay would lead to another round of lecturing from her father.
"Then what exactly are you...?"
Gu Zhixing didn't finish his sentence, but Gu Xiao already understood its meaning.
If it wasn't that kind of relationship, then how did she know the Jing family?
Given Gu Xiao's status, it was impossible for her to directly know Jing Dongfeng, right?
"The specifics are a bit complicated. Let's invite them in first, and then I'll explain slowly."
Although Gu Zhixing was still somewhat suspicious, he ultimately chose to trust his daughter.
Soon, Jing Yuan's family was invited inside.
"Come, sit."
After Jing Yuan's family came in, Gu Xiao pulled out chairs and offered them.
After a night of self-psychological preparation, they didn't show any unfamiliarity towards Gu Xiao.
Moreover, when Gu Xiao came near them, that feeling of kinship naturally arose.
Behind them, Gu Zhixing, seeing Gu Xiao so familiar with the Jing family, immediately felt his suspicions rise again.
But this time, the Jing family was also present, so he couldn't say anything directly.
"Ahem, I'll explain this matter. The origin of it all goes back eighteen years ago."
After both families were seated, Gu Xiao began to speak.
However, as soon as she opened her mouth, she immediately stunned Gu Zhixing and Ruan Qinghuan.
Eighteen years ago? Wasn't Gu Xiao just born then?
"I had just been born then, and I found myself with two perspectives..."
Seeing her parents' hesitant expressions, Gu Xiao gestured for them to be patient.
As Gu Xiao narrated, the expressions of Gu Zhixing, Ruan Qinghuan, and Gu Jingchuan gradually changed from astonishment to shock, then to blankness, and finally to disbelief; their faces were a sight to behold.
After some time, Gu Xiao finished speaking, but Gu Zhixing and the others were still in a state of stupor.
"Qing, Qinghuan, pinch me quickly, see if this is a dream."
One person, born with two perspectives, possessing two bodies, one soul in two bodies—how did that sound like a storyteller's tale?
"Hiss~"
No sooner had Gu Zhixing's voice fallen than a sharp pain shot through his waist, making him gasp.
"I said, you don't have to use so much force, do you?"
Gu Zhixing clutched his lower back with one hand; he felt as if a piece of flesh was about to be twisted off his back.
"I, I was too shocked, I didn't control my strength."
Ruan Qinghuan said somewhat blankly.