Chapter 121 - Should You Keep Her by Your Side, or Push Her Further Away? (1) (1/2)

He had always kept himself on a tight leash never allowing himself to lose his composure. However, somewhere along the way, he had picked up the habit of smoking. Smoking was the only thing that seemed to fill a void within him.

As his mind kept replaying the memory of Xu Weilai’s pale complexion and red eyes, a mixed feeling of defeat and self-disdain manifested in his expression.

After a single cigarette, he reached for his phone and dialed his assistant. After hanging up the call, he restarted the ignition and drove off.

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Mr. Gu Sr. had met up with his friends for a round of golf, and was in high spirits after having gotten some exercise. However, a call from Gu Yu’s assistant dampened his mood. He couldn’t help but sigh and decided to return home early.

As Lin drove the car into the front porch, he saw a black car parked out front. Surprised, he turned to Mr. Gu Sr., who was seated in the back. He asked, “Sir, isn’t that Young Master’s car?”

Mr. Gu Sr. silently glanced at it.

Upon stopping the car, Lin opened the door to the backseat. In excitement, Mr. Gu Sr. walked towards the main door with a cane in his hand. Before he could even enter, Mrs. Lin came hurrying out. When she noticed Mr. Gu Sr.’s presence, it was like she had finally found her savior. “Master,” she called out, “you’re finally back! Young Master…” She trailed off.

Mr. Gu Sr. stopped in his tracks and looked at her as he waited for her to continue.

Mrs. Lin saw the expression in his eyes and hesitated. She looked too intimidated to speak any further, and her face reddened with unease.

“Just spit it out!” Mr. Gu Sr. ordered impatiently as he thumped his cane on the ground twice.

Mrs. Lin had no choice but to speak up. “Master, Young Master came back in the afternoon and watered your peony flowers until they were about to wither. He’s about to overfeed your koi to death, as well!”