The next day.
Gu Family Old Residence.
Guests gathered, and the banquet hall was bustling with activity. Yet, amidst the celebratory atmosphere, hushed whispers of discord drifted through the crowd.
"Gu Jingzhan is still in the hospital, unconscious and hovering between life and death. Is it really appropriate for Gu Wenhua to host such a high-profile birthday party for his illegitimate son at a time like this?"
"What’s not appropriate about it? With the eldest son out of the picture, Gu Wenhua is naturally grooming the younger one to take over. That’s just the reality of this world."
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