Chapter 757: You Said You Would Help Me

“Why didn’t you tell me?” Gu Xiruo couldn’t bear but ask.

How did things escalate to this point?

With the Gu family now under Gu Yanqi’s control, where did that leave her?

Upon hearing Gu Xiruo’s words, Gu Sheng felt somewhat displeased.

Hadn’t he given Gu Xiruo enough? It was indeed his mistake, but Gu Xiruo’s attitude made Gu Sheng extremely uncomfortable.

Regardless of whether Gu Sheng was uncomfortable or not, Gu Xiruo looked at him and said, “Father, you promised to help me gain control of the Gu family. Why is Gu Yanqi now the head of the Gu family?”

This outcome was something Gu Xiruo could not accept.

“Why? Because Gu Yanqi has leverage over us. Once that information is exposed, it will only bring us trouble. Do you understand why I’m saying this?” Gu Sheng asked, displeased, as he looked at Gu Xiruo.

He had always been protecting Gu Xiruo, but now being questioned like this by her was deeply unsettling for Gu Sheng.

Having sacrificed his daughter, harmed his own son, and even caused his wife’s death for her sake, all he received was interrogation?

Since he had handed over everything to Gu Xiruo, she seemed like a different person now, visiting him less and less.

Although he was initially pleased to see Gu Xiruo visit him this time, her questioning left him very displeased.

Taking a deep breath, Gu Sheng gazed at Gu Xiruo and said, “Ever since you obtained what was in my possession, you’ve changed completely. Even if you don’t say it, I can see it.”

“But I never expected you to treat me this way at this moment.” After Gu Yanqi became the head of the Gu family, all the remaining power in his hands was stripped away.

He never complained to Gu Xiruo about these matters. Was it all worth it if he ended up in this situation for her sake?

Yet, his beloved daughter seemed to not care at all.

Gu Xiruo felt impatient and somewhat displeased with Gu Sheng’s words, stating, “Father, are you blaming me? When I was being mistreated at the Qing family, you didn’t help me.”

“If I didn’t have someone by my side, Qing Yukong would have confined me. They even wanted to force me to apologize to Madam Qing. Why should I apologize to that old woman?” Gu Xiruo looked at Gu Sheng with discontent.

To her, Gu Sheng now held little utility.

Even in her attitude when speaking to Gu Sheng, Gu Xiruo was dismissive.

Gu Sheng stared blankly at Gu Xiruo, feeling waves of sadness.

This was his daughter, the one he had cherished and protected.

With disappointment, Gu Sheng looked at Gu Xiruo, “Xiruo, you’ve made a mistake in this matter.”

Hearing Gu Sheng accuse her of making a mistake, Gu Xiruo became even more dissatisfied.

“What mistake did I make? I did nothing wrong,” Gu Xiruo retorted angrily, her voice filled with stubbornness.

Gu Sheng sighed heavily as he looked at Gu Xiruo in this state, feeling a mix of emotions, “Xiruo, sooner or later, you will regret your actions.”

“The only one who will regret is Qing Yukong, not me. What makes him think I would ever regret?,” Gu Xiruo responded arrogantly.

Seeing Gu Xiruo’s excessive self-assurance, Gu Sheng decided not to say the words on his mind.

“Well, if that’s what you believe, then so be it. Take care of yourself in the future,” Gu Sheng sighed softly, ultimately feeling disappointed.

Gu Xiruo, made uncomfortable by Gu Sheng’s attitude, asserted, “I want the position of the head of the Gu family.”

Gu Sheng gently shook his head, “You have no chance.”

“I don’t care; you must help me,” Gu Xiruo responded, finding Gu Sheng’s words unreasonable.

Frowning, Gu Sheng looked at Gu Xiruo and said, “In this matter, I cannot assist you.”

“You previously promised to help me. Why can’t you help me now? It seems like you are deliberately avoiding it,” Gu Xiruo accused.

Presently, Gu Xiruo cared little about Gu Sheng’s dignity; she only sought what she believed she deserved.

Gu Sheng, incredulous, gazed at Gu Xiruo. Was this truly his daughter?

“Xiruo… you… you weren’t like this before.”

Frowning at Gu Sheng, Gu Xiruo replied, “Father, you treated me so well, chose me even over Wang Jinhe, and treated Gu Yanqi this way all for me. You wouldn’t want to see me upset, right?”

Listening to Gu Xiruo’s words, Gu Sheng felt a chill in his heart.

Staring blankly at Gu Xiruo, Gu Sheng uttered, “I have given you what I should have; the rest, I cannot provide.”

“You are truly useless. Not only did you give me so little, but now you’re saying such things,” Gu Xiruo’s words cut deep into Gu Sheng.

He looked at Gu Xiruo in disbelief, “What did you say?”

“I said you are useless. If you were of any use, the position of the head of the Gu family wouldn’t have fallen into Gu Yanqi’s hands. You vowed to help me secure that position,” Gu Xiruo not only failed to see her error but felt entitled to her stance.

Gu Sheng, unable to contain his emotions any longer, raised his hand and landed a slap on Gu Xiruo’s face.

“Gu Xiruo, you ungrateful wretch.”

“Wasn’t what I gave you enough? How dare you speak to me like this.” Gu Sheng was truly disappointed in Gu Xiruo.

To think that the child he was willing to give everything to turned out like this.

Gu Xiruo, holding her face in disbelief, stared at Gu Sheng with eyes full of astonishment, “You… You actually hit me?”

Gu Sheng coldly replied, “I hit you indeed.”

“Gu Xiruo, I never imagined you would be like this. After taking everything I had, you think I’m useless and show your true colors?” Gu Sheng suddenly recalled his wife’s words.

She had warned him that one day he would surely regret his actions.

There was no need to wait; he already regretted it.

Why go to such lengths for Gu Xiruo?

He has lost all respect.

Looking at the anger in Gu Sheng’s eyes, Gu Xiruo coldly touched her face and smirked, “Even if you know now, what difference does it make? Everything you had is mine already.”

Gu Sheng chuckled wryly. Since his wife’s death, his son hadn’t spoken to him, which he deserved. It was his own karma.

“Get out.”

As Gu Xiruo turned to leave, she thought Gu Sheng would be helpless without her help. It was naive to think otherwise.

She still had Qing Yukong. Whenever she wanted something, Qing Yukong would make sure she got it. This time would be no different.

At this moment, Gu Xiruo seemed to have forgotten the conflict with Qing Yukong and her act of leaving home.