Gu Xijue was still tricked by Zhao Ying to return home. It's not that Zhao Ying's words were persuasive; Gu Xijue simply wanted to offer an explanation to his family in his own way.
Gu Qingyuan seemed unaware that Gu Xijue wasn't joking with his family. His choice was made after careful consideration. He had weighed many aspects and consequences, and this was his final decision.
Gu Xijue wanted to be with Gu Xiaonuan, and first and foremost, he needed to leave the Gu Family.
Only by leaving the Gu Family could Gu Xijue choose his feelings without restraint.
Even if these feelings would attract criticism, even if these feelings would become a joke.
Gu Xijue loved Gu Xiaonuan so much that he could no longer bear the pain of losing her.
Gu Xiaonuan didn't have to be his woman, but she couldn't become Si Yuchen's wife either.
In the months after Gu Xiaonuan and Si Yuchen got married, the smile on Gu Xiaonuan's face gradually disappeared.
