Li Xuemei stepped aside; it was clear that Gu Ruhai had to be involved in this matter.
Everyone's eyes were on Gu Ruhai's face.
Gu Ruhai straightened his back, stood up, and approached Mr. Gu, steadily speaking each word clearly in a deep and calm voice: "Dad and Mom, I understand your hardships, but for so many years, I've grown used to the different treatment of the second and third child. That doesn't mean I don't notice, it doesn't mean I'm not envious. I too want to be treasured like a gem by you both, to be cared for and cherished.
But from childhood to now, no matter how hard I worked, breaking my back laboring or doing odd jobs to earn money, I could never get a smile from you. Only when the family needed my help, would you encourage me nicely, saying, 'Eldest, you did well, you're amazing.'
