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Observing Hong Shi’s unrepentant attitude, Hong Gang’s gaze turned slightly cold.
Initially, he had hoped that with some restraint, Hong Shi would eventually listen. Now it seemed that wasn’t the case at all.
“Qingqing, escort our young lady back to her room to rest,” Hong Gang said in a cold tone.
Qingqing shot a fierce glare at Hong Shi before assisting Gu Xiruo back to her room.
Gu Xiruo sat pale-faced on a chair in her room.
Over the years, she had harmed many and used many, but she was the one person she held dear in her heart. She had lived carefree by nature, but if not for her, how could that person have passed away so young?
Looking at the hairpin on the table, Gu Xiruo’s eyes were filled with hatred.
If it weren’t for Hong Shi, how could the only thing left to her be shattered?
She wouldn’t let Hong Shi get away with this.
Before Gu Xiruo could take action against Hong Shi, she heard Qingqing report that Hong Shi was suddenly bedridden.
Staring at Hong Gang, Hong Shi said firmly, “Is this how you treat your lawful wife?”
Since that day, she had been unable to do anything. Initially, she could get out of bed, but now she was confined to lying down, unable to move.
Hong Shi was well aware that this was Hong Gang’s doing, intending for her to remain bedridden.
Hong Gang sat beside Hong Shi, looking at her coldly. “I warned you before not to cause trouble for Xiruo. If you dare to create problems for her, then stay right here and don’t move.”
Since coming to Gu Xiruo’s side, he had been happy every day. His daughter was filial, even having new clothes made for him.
Although Hong Gang knew Gu Xiruo did not favor Hong Shi, she had everything she needed at home. It was Hong Shi who had been pushing the boundaries.
It was one thing to ask for things, but causing chaos in the house was another matter. Now, destroying something important to their child crossed a line.
Since she wouldn’t listen to reason, it was best for her to stay put and behave.
Pointing a trembling finger at Hong Gang, Hong Shi was about to say something when he intervened, “If you don’t want trouble, then stay put and don’t give me a reason to act against you.”
His words sent a chill through Hong Shi’s heart.
She realized that Hong Gang was serious this time, not joking around.
Trembling, she looked at Hong Gang. “You would…?”
“Hong Shi, Xiruo is my life. Whatever she wants, I will provide. I will also help her remove obstacles. If you cause chaos in her home, I can ensure you never rise again.” Hong Gang’s cold words pierced through Hong Shi as he looked at her with indifference.
He wasn’t a kind man. Seeing how good his daughter was, yet Hong Shi always caused trouble, displeased him greatly.
This was a warning to Hong Shi. If she continued her ways, he wouldn’t hesitate to take harsher actions.
For survival, Hong Shi had no choice but to stay silent. Hong Gang smirked at her reaction, then got up and left.
Finding Gu Xiruo, Hong Gang gently said, “Xiruo, let me handle some matters. You don’t have to get involved. She won’t bother you anymore.”
Gu Xiruo bit her lip and nodded softly, saying, “Father, I’m sorry.”
At that moment, Gu Xiruo truly accepted Hong Gang as her biological father.
Unlike Gu Sheng, Hong Gang took steps to eliminate potential threats to her safety even before she expressed her concerns. This was something Gu Sheng could never achieve.
“What are you apologizing to me for? It was my failure to manage her properly. I should be the one apologizing to you,” Hong Gang said.
“Father, about her…” Gu Xiruo began.
“This matter has nothing to do with you. Pretend you don’t know anything,” Hong Gang interrupted. He didn’t want Gu Xiruo involved in these matters; it was unnecessary for her to know.
Gu Xiruo wanted to say more but seeing his seriousness, she remained silent.
“Okay.”
“I have things to attend to.”
After Hong Gang left, Qingqing remarked, “Miss, the master is the one who truly cares for you.”
Gu Xiruo nodded. “You’re right.”
While Hong Gang might not have as much wealth as Gu Sheng and hadn’t provided her with much materialistically, the sincerity of his heart was undeniable.
Returning from the newly established workshop, Wang Jinhe passed by a pastry shop and bought some treats that their children loved before heading back to the Wang residence.
As he left the shop, someone approached from the opposite direction.
Watching the person walk past, Wang Jinhe turned to look, feeling a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen this person somewhere before.
Qiu Yi, curious, followed beside Wang Jinhe and asked, “Miss, what are you looking at?”
Wang Jinhe shook her head gently. “I just saw someone who seemed familiar, like I’ve seen them somewhere before.”
“Someone you know?”
“I don’t think so, just a sense of déjà vu, and… ” Wang Jinhe couldn’t quite describe the unsettling feeling that person evoked in her.
Upon hearing Wang Jinhe’s words, Qiu Yi glanced at the departing person with a hint of curiosity, pondering, “Should we investigate this matter?”
Wang Jinhe shook her head. “No need. It was probably just my mistake.”
Upon returning home and seeing Su Yu, Wang Jinhe suddenly remembered who the person she had seen earlier was.
“Su Yu, I need to talk to you about something.”
“What’s wrong?”
Seating Su Yu down, Wang Jinhe began, “Today, I think I saw Gu Xiruo’s biological father, the man who came with Hong Shi years ago to take me away from my home.”
Su Yu’s gaze turned slightly cold. “He’s here?”
Wang Jinhe nodded. “I saw him while buying treats for the children. He seemed familiar, and it wasn’t until I saw you that I remembered. That man is Gu Xiruo’s biological father.”
“I’ll have someone look into it to find out when they arrived in the capital.”
“Alright.”
That evening, Su Yu received a message: “Xiao He, you were right. Gu Xiruo’s biological parents have indeed arrived.”
Surprised, Wang Jinhe sat down beside Su Yu. “They’ve come? That’s unexpected. Considering how good he has been to Gu Xiruo, why would he come here?”
Su Yu nodded in agreement. Initially, Hong Gang had not burdened Gu Xiruo with anything, even with house repairs, showing his care for her. Now, they had come to the capital.
Hadn’t they considered the consequences if the Gu family found out?
“The answer is simple. They couldn’t endure life back in their hometown. Hong Shi has suffered too much in recent years, and despite the changes and the enemies they’ve made in the city, they had no choice but to seek refuge with Gu Xiruo in the capital.”