The Gu family had long been expecting the Lin Family to show up, so no one was surprised when Lin Kangshun and Yu Xiuying arrived together. In fact, they all let out a collective sigh of relief. The suspense was more nerve-wracking than the confrontation itself.
Gu Wu felt deeply ashamed of what his eldest son had done, so he made sure Gu Lihui wasn't around to be an eyesore. If Yu Xiuying hadn't come along as well, he wouldn't have even allowed Chen Suxiang to greet their guests.
Lin Kangshun and Yu Xiuying harbored a deep-seated hatred for the Gu family. Although this visit was ostensibly to "ask for a favor," they weren't without leverage. So, upon entering, even Lin Kangshun, who was typically tactful and socially adept, dispensed with the usual pleasantries. As soon as they sat down, he got straight to the point with Gu Wu. "Let's cut to the chase. We're here today for one thing: a letter of forgiveness, handwritten by your eldest son."
