After the substitution marriage, I became the CEO's white moonlight

The afterglow of the setting sun gradually faded, and night fell quietly. A bright moon hung high in the night sky, casting a cool silver light. Su Li wandered in the garden for a long time until the servant came to remind her that the dinner was about to begin, and then she got up and returned to the main house.

Gu Jinyan was already waiting in the banquet hall. He looked even more stern and upright in his well-tailored black suit. When he saw Su Li coming in, he nodded lightly and motioned for her to sit next to him.

The banquet hall was brightly lit, and all the relatives and branch members of the Gu family had arrived. Everyone was talking in low voices, and from time to time they glanced at Gu Jinyan and Su Li who were sitting on the main seat. The atmosphere was subtle and depressing.

At the beginning of the dinner, Gu Jinyan raised his glass first and said a few polite words, but his tone was unquestionably tough: "I invited everyone here tonight to let everyone understand that the Gu family will always be a whole, sharing honor and disgrace, and weal and woe."

He glanced at everyone and finally landed on Su Li. His tone softened a little: "Su Li, you go ahead and speak."

Su Li took a deep breath and stood up slowly. Under the gaze of everyone, she walked to the center of the banquet hall, her eyes sincere and firm: "Dear elders, dear family members, what I want to say today is that we are all members of the Gu family, and we share the same blood. Let the past grudges go. I believe that as long as we are united, no difficulties can stop us from moving forward. For the Gu family, for our common future, I implore everyone to put aside your prejudices and work together!"

Her voice was clear and firm, echoing in the spacious banquet hall. Everyone listened in silence, with different expressions on their faces. Some were moved by her sincere tone, some were still skeptical, and some bowed their heads in silence, wondering what they were thinking.

After Su Li finished speaking, the banquet hall fell silent. She returned to sit next to Gu Jinyan and held his hand, her palm was cold. Gu Jinyan held her hand tightly with his backhand and gave her an encouraging look.

At this time, an elder sitting in the corner slowly put down the wine glass in his hand and said, "I agree with what Su Yatou said..."

This elder was Gu Jinyan's great uncle and was quite prestigious in the family. His speech seemed to have broken some invisible barrier, and the originally silent banquet hall was gradually filled with voices of agreement.

"Yes, we are one family and we should keep our differences. Let the past be the past."

"Ayan has been smart and capable since he was young, and he has indeed made a lot of contributions to the family over the years."

"Girl Su is right. We are all members of the Gu family. We should unite and advance and retreat together."

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More and more family members began to express their support for Gu Jinyan and Su Li. Some of them took the initiative to toast, some expressed their apologies, and some asked Su Li about family affairs, hoping to help. Su Li responded one by one, always with a sincere smile on her face.

Gu Jinyan looked at the scene in front of him, and a smile finally appeared on his cold face. He raised his glass and greeted everyone: "Thank you for your understanding and support. I toast to everyone."

The atmosphere in the banquet hall gradually became harmonious, and laughter replaced the previous depression and suspicion. However, at this moment, a discordant voice suddenly sounded:

"Humph, that's a nice thing to say! Who knows if you are just acting and trying to use us to consolidate your position?"

The person who spoke was Gu Jinyan's uncle, who had always held a grudge against Gu Jinyan, believing that he had taken away the inheritance that originally belonged to his son. He snorted coldly and put the wine glass in his hand heavily on the table, making a crisp "bang" sound. The originally lively banquet hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes turned to him.

The smile on Gu Jinyan's face disappeared instantly. He put down his wine glass, looked at his cousin sharply, and said in a cold tone: "Uncle, what do you mean by this?"

"What do you mean? You know it in your heart!" The uncle looked at him fearlessly, and said sarcastically, "Don't think I don't know what you are thinking. You just want to use this family crisis to kick out all those who oppose you, and then take power alone!"

His words resonated with some family members. They whispered to each other and looked at Gu Jinyan with a little more suspicion and vigilance.

Su Li felt the hand holding her tighten instantly, and the veins on the back of the hand were exposed, showing the man's anger at the moment. She gently held his hand back, silently giving him strength and support.

Gu Jinyan took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and was about to speak when Su Li gently pulled his sleeve. He turned to look at Su Li, only to see her shaking her head slightly at him, signaling him not to be impulsive.

Su Li stood up, glanced at the family members who were suspicious, and said calmly and firmly: "I know that some elders still have some misunderstandings about my husband, but I believe that time will prove everything."

She paused, her eyes firm: "Jin Yan and I will use practical actions to prove that everything we do is for the Gu family and for our common future."

After that, she looked at Gu Jinyan, her tone gentle but firm: "Jinyan, are you right?"

Gu Jinyan looked at his wife's determined eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. He nodded, held her hand in return, and interlocked their fingers.

"We will personally visit the elders..." His voice was low and firm. The crystal lamps in the banquet hall emitted a soft light, reflecting the complex expressions on everyone's faces. Su Li's words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. Everyone looked at each other, and Uncle Gu Jinyan's face turned red and white, but he couldn't find the words to refute.

Su Li looked around with a firm and sincere look: "Jin Yan and I have decided that starting from tomorrow, we will personally visit all the elders and listen to everyone's opinions and concerns. The Gu family is our common home, and we hope to get everyone's support and understanding."

Gu Jinyan held Su Li's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of her palm, and his heart was filled with emotion and determination. He knew very well that Su Li's words were not only for him, but also for the future of the Gu family.

In the next few days, Su Li and Gu Jinyan visited all branches of the Gu family, lowering their profile and communicating sincerely with every family member. They listened patiently to the elders' concerns and suggestions, and explained their ideas and plans frankly.

Some people were moved by their sincerity and put aside their grudges; some people still had doubts, but their attitudes became more relaxed. Su Li and Gu Jinyan understood that it would take time and action to completely eliminate the estrangement.

In the dead of night, Su Li and Gu Jinyan walked out of a family member's home, exhausted but unable to hide the hope in their hearts.

"It seems that our efforts have not been in vain." Su Li breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the starry sky, and said softly.

Gu Jinyan held her in his arms, lowered his head and kissed her forehead: "All this is thanks to you, my good wife."

Su Li smiled slightly, leaned on his shoulder, and felt his warmth and strength.

Suddenly, Gu Jinyan's phone vibrated. He took out his phone and took a look, his expression changed slightly.

"What's wrong?" Su Li noticed his abnormality and asked softly.

Gu Jinyan put away his phone and shook his head: "Nothing, let's go back."

After returning home, Gu Jinyan walked into the study alone and made a phone call.

"Have you found out?" His tone was low and solemn.

A respectful voice came from the other end of the phone: "Master Si, I have found out that there is indeed a mysterious family elder behind Master Gu who is secretly manipulating everything..."

Gu Jinyan's face was terribly gloomy, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"I see."

He hung up the phone and looked out the window with deep eyes, as if he could see through the darkness and see the truth hidden behind the fog...