CHAPTER 190: CHAPTER 190: IT WAS YOU WHO LEFT FIRST

Seventh Uncle had a very clear mind. He knew that Gu Yikun, as the CEO, must hold the largest share of stock.

With the shares Gu Yikun currently owned, plus his additional three percent and An Junxi’s five percent, he would no longer be constrained by any shareholders in future executive decisions.

As for the second branch of the family under Gu Kuangxia, he was thoroughly disappointed.

Seventh Uncle’s health was deteriorating. He told Gu Kuangyong, "If it weren’t for our tacit approval back then, Yin Yue wouldn’t have been able to marry into the Gu Family even if she was pregnant. Now, Qian Nuan has made such a huge mistake, and this is all a retribution for our sins."

Gu Kuangyong’s face was full of shame; they indeed bore the responsibility.

Liang Huiyun clutching her palm fiercely with her nails, remembering how Madam Yin had cried to her, but she didn’t take it seriously back then. Now that it was her turn with her daughter... she finally understood the piercing pain!

Did she really do something wrong, so that heaven is punishing her like this? Gu Qianlan was like a daughter returning to collect debts!

Seventh Uncle was tired and asked everyone else to leave, but said to An Junxi, "Jun Xi, you stay."

Gu Yikun squeezed her hand and walked out of the ward with everyone else.

An Junxi sat by the bedside, "Seventh Uncle, what do you want to talk about?"

Seventh Uncle said with difficulty, "Jun Xi, Jin Xiu’s mother had many shortcomings. If I hadn’t strongly protected this child back then, Yikun wouldn’t have wanted him. No matter how bad the mother was, the child was innocent."

An Junxi tightly grasped Seventh Uncle’s hand, "I know, Seventh Uncle, I will treat Jin Xiu as my own child and teach him well."

Seventh Uncle smiled contentedly, "I knew I didn’t misjudge you. My only regret is not being able to see your and Yikun’s child born."

An Junxi held back her tears and said, "Seventh Uncle, don’t worry, cooperate with the doctors and take good care of yourself. You will definitely see our child born. Yikun said if we have a daughter, we will name her Gu Aixi."

Seventh Uncle repeated the name silently, "Gu Aixi, very good. I will remember it."

He then said, "You must not hold a grudge against Huiyun. She was born a lady, used to being strong all her life, and doesn’t know how to care for others. If she says anything unpleasant, don’t take it to heart. It’s unfair to you and you have suffered."

An Junxi cried and said, "No, Seventh Uncle, we will definitely get along harmoniously."

Seventh Uncle nodded, "Then I’m relieved. Go back, I want to sleep for a while."

An Junxi tucked the quilt for Seventh Uncle and walked out. Everyone was waiting outside.

An Junxi said, "Seventh Uncle needs to rest."

The doctor next to them said, "In the remaining few months, family members should stay with the patient as much as possible to give him peace of mind."

After the doctor left, Liang Huiyun asked, "What did Seventh Uncle say to you?" Her tone was interrogative.

Gu Qianlan sneered, "You’re quite clever, coaxing so many shares out of Seventh Uncle’s hands."

Gu Yikun looked at Gu Qianlan and said, "If you had been dutiful in front of Seventh Uncle every day, no one would have had any objections if he gave you all the shares. Can you truly say that you could have done it?"

Gu Qianlan turned her head away, unconvinced, "She’s different. She’s an outsider."

Gu Yikun coldly said, "Gu Qianlan, if you still consider me your brother, don’t ever say such things again!"

Liang Huiyun was furious, "Yikun, why do you always help and bully your sister!"

Gu Yikun gave a mocking smile, "There are plenty of people outside who dislike this Gu Family’s young lady. You can protect her for a lifetime if you want."

He led An Junxi away, and Liang Huiyun, seething with anger, wanted to say more, but Gu Kuangyuan slowly said, "If not being a Gu makes you an outsider, then sister-in-law, you are the first outsider in our Gu Family!"

Liang Huiyun pointed at her, "Gu Kuangyuan, don’t go too far. From the day I married into the Gu Family, you’ve been against me. A sister-in-law like you is really..."

Gu Kuangyuan sneered, "Is a sister-in-law like me very hateful? Do you want to strangle me? Gu Qianlan to An Junxi is the same. You’ve raised such a daughter, a complete failure."

Liang Huiyun staggered, and Gu Kuangyong quickly supported her, "Kuangyuan, is this how you treat your sister-in-law? I’m your elder brother!"

Gu Kuangyuan coldly said, "As a sister-in-law, compared to Gu Qianlan, I’ve been very good to her. Elder brother, instead of setting such high standards for me, why don’t you first teach your daughter properly? Yikun was right."

After saying this, she didn’t stay any longer. The family’s messy affairs were really too frustrating.

Cheng Ye followed her outside to the parking lot where he looked around to ensure there was no one, and dragged her to the fire exit.

His sudden action scared Gu Kuangyuan. She was about to scream, but seeing it was him, she lowered her voice and said, "What are you doing? Let go!"

Cheng Ye trapped her in his arms. His usually calm eyes now roiled with turbulent passion. Seeing her beautiful face frozen in coldness, he gradually suppressed his emotions.

He asked, "Gu Kuangyuan, do you know how I endured these years? Is your heart made of stone?"

Gu Kuangyuan tried to push him away. Cheng Ye, looking scholarly, had surprisingly strong strength; she couldn’t budge him. "What point is there in saying this now, Lawyer Cheng? You were the one who left first. Are you blaming me now?"

Cheng Ye lowered his head, intending to kiss her. Gu Kuangyuan, without hesitation, raised her hand and slapped him.

This slap completely woke Cheng Ye up. He stared at her in a daze. The woman who used to be gentle now looked at him as if he were her enemy.

He could still remember her tender and charming smile, her laughter seemingly still ringing in his ears, but now she avoided him like the plague.

His voice turned cold, his gaze hollow and frightening, "Indeed, you’re the Gu family’s young lady. Gu Kuangyuan, a poor boy like me doesn’t deserve you."

Gu Kuangyuan’s hand trembled uncontrollably. She clenched it into a fist.

She had never cared about social status. In those innocent years, under the pear tree in the Gu Family Mansion, he had told her, "So what if I’m younger than you? I’m taller and stronger, I can take care of you. I will make you happy, believe in me."

When she confirmed their relationship, he was still a student at Bristol Law School. She could eat cheap bread with him and go shopping without buying anything, but he chose to leave back then.

That year in London, he left her alone on a snowy street. She stood there, her heart gradually losing warmth to the snow and ice.

He never looked back.

If that’s the case, then never think about returning.

She didn’t know how many times she had trained herself to remain calm when seeing him again, no longer feeling like a fool.

Why did he continue to entangle her?

She was no longer the little girl from before. She was a few years older than him and could no longer indulge in fleeting romances. She couldn’t afford it.