Gu Hengzhi’s hand paused slightly.
Gu Xuan continued, “I don’t believe you’re some kind of charitable saint. That girl from the little fishing village is the one who truly belongs with you. A bastard like you, born in the shadows—what makes you think the moon would ever fall for you?”
Gu Xuan feared him, but he also wanted to provoke him.
Someone like Gu Hengzhi, who seemed invulnerable, indifferent to everything, even devoid of desire—he desperately wanted to find his weakness.
Gu Hengzhi turned his head, his gaze like ice frozen for a thousand years. “Seems the lesson I gave you wasn’t enough.”
Gu Xuan snapped, “I knew it was you behind this!”
The corner of Gu Hengzhi’s lips curved into a cold smile. “You think your words can hurt me, but in reality, you’re nothing more than a clown. With just a few words from me, I can make you lose contracts worth hundreds of millions. Someone with a brain like yours isn’t even worth my effort.”
“You—”
Before he could continue, Gu Hengzhi added, “With just a few words, I could also turn you into a corpse.”
Gu Xuan had always acted on impulse. The reason he feared Gu Hengzhi was because he had once seen him beat someone’s face into a bloody, unrecognizable mess with his bare fists.
Under Gu Hengzhi’s gaze, a chill ran down Gu Xuan’s spine. He took a step back in fear.
Gu Hengzhi pulled open the car door and drove off, leaving in a cloud of dust.
..
Gu Residence
Seeing Gu Xuan leave right after them, Qin Yingrong asked, “Where are you going?”
Without turning back, Gu Xuan replied, “To see them off.”
After he left, Lin Anqi lowered her voice. “Mom, why does Su Wanqing seem different from before?”
Qin Yingrong stared at the doorway. “Who knows what kind of act she’s putting on now?”
“But how did things suddenly change like this…” Lin Anqi said, puzzled.
Qin Yingrong glanced at her. “In marriages between wealthy families, couples who look harmonious but are actually estranged—haven’t you seen enough of that?”
“Then what should we do now?” Lin Anqi asked.
“What’s the rush?” Qin Yingrong took a sip of tea and beckoned a servant. “Bring me a glass of hot milk.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
Holding the warm milk, Qin Yingrong pushed open the study door. “Dear, why are you still working?”
Gu Zhenghua frowned. “Because of that fine son you raised—he dared to jump into such a huge mess.”
Qin Yingrong handed him the milk. “Xuan’er is still young.”
Gu Zhenghua took a sip. “He’s already grown, yet he doesn’t use his brain when doing things.”
“Alright, dear, Xuan’er is already reflecting on his mistakes.” Qin Yingrong gently massaged his sore shoulders.
Gu Zhenghua leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed and sighed. “It’s good for him to learn a lesson. I just worry he won’t remember it.”
“Dear, what do you think is going on between Wanqing and Hengzhi?” Qin Yingrong asked.
Gu Zhenghua opened his eyes. “No matter what’s going on, Hengzhi’s Daybreak, the Su family, and the power of the Li family behind them—if that girl from the Su family and Hengzhi work together, it’s a win-win situation.” After speaking, he glanced at her again. “You should also have Xuan’er learn properly from Hengzhi! Look at what he’s become under your indulgence!”
Qin Yingrong wiped the corner of her eye. “You know Xuan’er hasn’t been in good health since he was young. I don’t expect him to achieve great success—I just want him to be healthy.”
Gu Zhenghua pulled her into his arms. “Alright, why are you crying? Everything I do is for the two of you. I will leave a share of the company to Xuan’er. I just hope the Gu family business can grow bigger and stronger in his hands.”
Qin Yingrong leaned obediently against him. “I know. I’m just worried Xuan’er won’t meet your expectations.”
“No matter what, Xuan’er is my son—my only son,” Gu Zhenghua murmured.