Chapter 1016: Fury! (2)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
When Ah Yong said that, Gu Qiwu’s calm face froze for a while as his sharp and deep eyes dimmed.
“Boss, do we want to give Madam a call? If we don’t discuss such a huge thing with her, I’m worried that she’ll still be angry, and that’s why she’s ignoring it. Even if Master Qi Feng and Miss Lingsha’s matter is settled while Miss Weiwei’s all grown up, Madam is still quite vague about this marriage. She doesn’t seem too happy with Master Qi Feng either. Nonetheless, she still fancies Mu Yuchen. In fact, with Miss Weiwei…”
As Ah Yong spoke, his voice became softer towards the end because he noticed that Gu Qiwu’s expression had darkened and was not as calm as before.
“Keep talking,” Gu Qiwu instructed.
Ah Yong trembled a bit before he bowed and continued softly, “Especially when it comes to something as important as a marriage, Madam found out from other channels. She definitely won’t feel great about it. Furthermore, because of Miss Weiwei, Miss Lingsha and Madam fought. I’m worried that after this incident, Miss Lingsha and Madam’s relationship will worsen. Even though Madam usually dotes on Miss Lingsha, everyone knows that when it comes to certain matters, she has her principles.”
“She’s just too principled! Even her daughter can’t stand it either.” Gu Qiwu just sighed deeply, lamenting as he stopped what he was doing again. He thought about it for a long time, then said, “Tell Butler Fang to tidy up the place and buy some things that Madam likes to decorate the place with. Also, prepare more clothes and shoes in the styles that she likes.”
When he heard the orders, Ah Yong was stunned. He stammered in confusion, “B-boss, are we preparing these things because Madam is coming over? S-she’s still in England though!”
Gu Qiwu continued to use the cutter in his hand as he lowered his gaze. “Knowing her, she’ll be back soon. In fact, she’ll come here right away, so it’s best to prepare these things earlier.”
Ah Yong obviously knew what Doris liked since he had been by Gu Qiwu’s side all these years. He knew how Gu Qiwu doted on Doris. Anything she wanted, he would do his best to fulfill her. To other people, it all seemed like he was displaying his loyal love for her, but Ah Yong could vaguely feel that the husband and wife had an abnormal relationship.
Of course, Ah Yong had not personally witnessed anything odd between them. He just felt like something was weird.
“Yes, I got it, Boss!” Ah Yong lowered his head and responded. He was about to retreat when there was the sound of rhythmic footsteps.
Click-clack, click-clack.
It was the sound of high-heeled shoes against the floor. Gu Lingsha was back!
The two of them exchanged a glance, then looked towards the sound. Indeed, they saw Gu Lingsha marching towards them.
“You can go first,” Gu Qiwu said calmly.
“Yes, Boss!” Ah Yong replied before he quickly retreated to the corridor on the other side.
“Father!” Gu Lingsha quickly walked to Gu Qiwu, and looked puzzledly at the departing Ah Yong.
Gu Qiwu was still working on the money tree as he replied calmly, “You’re back!”
With a nod, she set aside her handbag on the table, then quietly went up to him. “Father, you’ve asked me to rush home b-because…” Gu Lingsha stammered and did not finish what she was saying. She just looked at Gu Qiwu silently while her blue eyes were filled with a faint light. At the same time, her beautiful and moving face showed a hint of unease.
Gu Qiwu then put down the scissors in his hand and looked around at the trimmed pots of plants. Generally satisfied, he took the towel from the side to wipe his hands as he turned to Gu Lingsha behind him.
“What else could it be? The entire City Z is reporting about this, so I’d like to hear you explain it.”
Gu Lingsha could not tell how he was feeling, but when she faced that question, she subconsciously trembled and could not help but feel wronged. “Father, I don’t know what happened either! But I think someone must have framed me! I suspect that it was Mu Yuchen. However, I couldn’t find any evidence!”
Gu Qiwu’s dark eyes squinted as he examined her, then turned slowly to sit down on the rattan chair. “Suspicions remain suspicions. If you want to prove whether he did it, you need evidence. To suddenly make a move on you isn’t Mu Yuchen’s style. What else have you been doing behind my back?” His voice started to sound stern.
Her expression turned pale, and she subconsciously pursed her lips, not daring to make a sound.
“Tell me!” His deep voice had an imposing manner that did not allow resistance.
Taken by surprise, Gu Lingsha breathed in and said, “I don’t know if it counts as something! A few days ago, Weiwei had a minor incident at school. Coincidentally, it was that adopted son of Xi Xiaye’s, so I gave Xi Xiaye a little lesson. I don’t know if it was because of that…”
“Fool!” Before she could finish, Gu Qiwu’s crisp reprimand was heard. “I already told you before that Mu Yuchen isn’t someone to easily provoke. Did you not hear me?”
When he harshly scolded her, Gu Lingsha’s face turned even paler. She explained sadly, “Father, you can’t blame me for that! That was because Xi Xiaye kept trying to provoke me! I can’t keep letting her step all over me. Even her son’s bullying Weiwei!”
As she complained, her little face was instantly colored with anger.
“Lingsha, when have you become so inconsiderate about the bigger picture?” he criticized her, “You know very well the kind of person Mu Yuchen is. I’ve warned you once before this, but you just won’t listen! I’ve even had to help you cover up the last time. This time, you still won’t repent after being hit with the muzzle! Lingsha, you’ve really let me down!”
Gu Lingsha’s expression changed and her blue eyes teared up. She sighed deeply. “Father, do you want me to just keep watching on helplessly while that s.l.u.t Xi Xiaye provokes me? I’ve already been very patient with her! If she keeps being this arrogant, I definitely wouldn’t mind…”
“Enough!” Without waiting for her to finish, Gu Qiwu coldly cut her off.