Gradually, Gu Sijiao’s hatred for Gu Mingyuan grew stronger.

Sometimes when Gu Mingyuan spoke to him, he felt that Gu Mingyuan had malicious intentions.

He started to intentionally and unintentionally target Gu Mingyuan, secretly setting up obstacles for him.

Gu Mingyuan had tried to discuss things with him twice, but to no avail.

His patience was running out, and he no longer treated Gu Sijiao as warmly as before.

However, a life winner is indeed a life winner.

Gu Mingyuan was always a step ahead, which made Gu Sijiao’s failures even more apparent as he clashed with Gu Mingyuan.

Under Gu Sijiao’s strong insistence, Gu Yanqing finally agreed to let him work at the company.

Although Gu Sijiao knew nothing about the business, he worked hard to learn, hoping to smoothly take over the chairman position in the future.

Meanwhile, he spread various rumors about Gu Mingyuan within the company, trying to undermine Gu Mingyuan’s reputation among the staff.

But Gu Mingyuan’s reputation in the company remained strong.

These small rumors couldn’t shake his status.

In contrast, Gu Mingyuan regarded Gu Sijiao’s attempts as the antics of a clown.

Despite their conflict, both continued to perform well in their respective roles, and the tension between them remained under the surface.

The turning point in their conflict came with a woman named Shen Yunxu.

Shen Yunxu was a new financial officer at their company.

She was very beautiful—described as having a face that could “make the moon hide and flowers bow”—and had a very good temper, being gentle and kind.

Gu Sijiao was immediately smitten by her.

Gu Sijiao made every effort to pursue her, but Shen Yunxu did not like him and saw him only as a younger brother.

Instead, her relationship with Gu Mingyuan grew closer due to their work interactions.

Gu Sijiao, consumed by jealousy, was finally infuriated.

He had a major argument with Gu Mingyuan, leading to a complete rupture in their relationship.

Gu Yanqing tried to mediate once but was unsuccessful.

He even felt that Gu Sijiao was at fault, believing that he had become corrupted by his romantic entanglements and neglected his work.

Previously, Gu Sijiao had been diligent and made rapid progress, which had pleased Gu Yanqing.

Although Gu Yanqing was aware of Gu Sijiao’s schemes, he saw them as a sign of ambition that motivated him to improve.

He had hoped to cultivate Gu Sijiao for a future leadership role.

Unfortunately, Gu Siqiao didn’t understand what he meant.

He was determined to win back Shen Yunxu, using any means necessary.

Recently, Gu Mingyuan and Shen Yunxu confirmed their relationship and showed off their love on social media.

Gu Siqiao was so angry that he almost fainted.

In the end, he planned this car accident.

As a result, Gu Yanqing got into the car…

Gu Siqiao found a secluded corner, squatted down, and held his head.

What should he do now?

His life felt like a coffee table full of tragedies.

He had just been recognized and brought back to the Gu family by Gu Yanqing, thinking he could finally live a good life.

Then, Gu Mingyuan appeared out of nowhere.

He hated it so much.

Just then, he suddenly felt dizzy, and a huge force pulled him up as if his soul was being torn apart.

After that, he felt his body floating up like a light cloud.

Just when he couldn’t figure out what was happening, he saw a house.

It was an old house located in the middle of the fields, clearly in a remote mountain village.

Where… is this place?

As he was wondering, he saw someone in the yard in front of the house.

That person… seemed to be Qiao Wanqing, who had been dead for a long time.

The view gradually zoomed in like a movie.

He saw that “Qiao Wanqing” was very young.

Although her clothes were a bit plain, she seemed to be doing well, with a rosy complexion, full of collagen, and a cheerful smile on her face, without any signs of fatigue.

This was a “Qiao Wanqing” completely different from the one he remembered.

Before he could think about what was going on, he saw Qiao Wanqing squatting down and clapping her hands in one direction, calling out, “Koukou, come to mommy.”

Then, he saw a child appear in the flower bushes.

The child was in a baby walker, quickly moving towards Qiao Wanqing.

This child gave Gu Sijiao a strangely familiar feeling, as if he had seen him somewhere before.

The child named Kouko was holding a small flower in his hand, offering it to Qiao Wanqing and saying, “Mama, mama, ah ah~”

Mama?! Is this… Qiao Wanqing’s child?!

Gu Sijiao was momentarily stunned.

Could this child be him? But he wasn’t named Kouko.

Or perhaps, Qiao Wanqing had a different life in “another world”?

Unfortunately, no one provided him with an answer.

With no way to escape, Gu Sijiao had no choice but to continue watching.

Qiao Wanqing smiled and said, “This is for mama, thank you, Kouko.”

Kouko was very happy.

He turned his little face sideways, slightly raised it, and pointed to his own face, indicating he wanted a kiss.

Qiao Wanqing smiled, picked him up from his walker, and kissed him on the cheek.

Kouko imitated her, holding her face and kissing her, while also making the “mua” sound, copying Qiao Wanqing’s gesture.

Qiao Wanqing affectionately patted his head, and Kouko also patted her head.

Both of them were laughing happily.

Gu Sijiao watched this scene, feeling a strange warmth in his eyes.

Since he could remember, Qiao Wanqing had never been gentle with him.

She never even hugged or kissed him; it was as if touching him would make her hands dirty.

He had never known that Qiao Wanqing had such a tender side.

Then, the scene before his eyes shifted to another one.

Kouko, sitting in his walker, was reaching into an open can, pulling out a handful of something, and stuffing it into his mouth, getting it all over his face, with a look of satisfaction.

As Kouko continued to reach into the can for another handful, Qiao Wanqing’s voice came sharply, “Kouko, what are you sneaking!”

Perhaps Qiao Wanqing’s tone was too urgent, causing Kouko to accidentally drop the can on the floor, spilling a powdery substance everywhere.

“You little rascal, so you were sneaking milk powder!”

Perhaps because Qiao Wanqing’s voice sounded a bit stern, Koukou looked a little scared.

He stared at Qiao Wanqing, and when he saw the person behind her, his eyes lit up, and he softly called out, “Papa, Papa.”

Gu Siqiao froze, then saw the man standing at the door… it was Gu Yanqing.

So, Gu Yanqing was dead too and came to this world?

Gu Yanqing also looked very young here.

The little boy named Koukou ran towards him.

Gu Yanqing smiled, picked him up from the baby walker, and lovingly kissed his face, “Baby, do you miss Daddy?”

Daddy… so, this child is Qiao Wanqing and Gu Yanqing’s?

Gu Siqiao was even more confused.

He had no idea what kind of alternate dimension he had entered.

Gu Yanqing was supposed to hate Qiao Wanqing, so how could they be together?

Koukou couldn’t speak yet but understood. He nodded, showing that he missed him.

Gu Siqiao felt a mix of emotions watching this.

He had never seen Gu Yanqing so gentle and doting, even smiling.

Gu Yanqing always had a stern expression, like a strict principal, whether towards him or Gu Mingyuan.

This Gu Yanqing seemed to have been injected with a gentle soul, giving off a very comfortable feeling.

He pinched Koukou’s cheek, and Koukou happily pinched his back, still having milk powder on his hands, smearing it all over Gu Yanqing’s face.

But Gu Yanqing didn’t mind at all, even kissing his little hand and saying, “Baby’s little hands are so sweet.”

Koukou was happy to be praised by his dad and put his little hand in his mouth to lick the milk powder.

Gu Yanqing quickly took his hand out, saying, “Baby, you can’t eat that, it’s dirty.”

Although Koukou still wanted to eat it, he listened to his dad and stopped.

The interaction between the two looked warm and striking.

Gu Sijiao was suddenly very jealous of the child named Kouko.

How could he, at the same time, receive the affection of both Qiao Wanqing and Gu Yanjing—something Gu Sijiao had always yearned for but never received?

As a child, he had loved his mother so much and wished that Qiao Wanqing would give him some attention.

Even just a few words from her would make him happy for half a day.

Unfortunately, Qiao Wanqing had never given him warmth, only a cold face and frequent beatings…

Qiao Wanqing picked up a broom to clean up the milk powder spilled by Kouko.

While tidying up the floor, she scolded, “You little troublemaker, I told you not to move, but you had to. Now look, it’s all spilled. What will you eat?”

Her scolding was clearly directed at Kouko, who was lying in Gu Yanjing’s arms, looking aggrieved.

Gu Yanjing patted his back, comforted him for a while, and then said to Qiao Wanqing, “The child is just being naughty. It’s only a can of milk powder. It’s no big deal.”

“Don’t protect him!” Qiao Wanqing said firmly.

The usually intimidating Gu Yanjing immediately fell silent.

Gu Sijiao: “……”

Qiao Wanqing continued to speak to Kouko, “If you’re so mischievous again, I won’t give you any milk.”

Kouko, nestled in Gu Yanjing’s arms, seemed to say something incoherent.

Gu Yanjing lifted him up and heard him mumbling, “Milk, ah, milk.”

Gu Yanjing was amused and said, “Kouko wants milk, right?”

Kouko wiped his eyes and nodded vigorously, showing his determination to have it.

“Well then, after Mommy leaves, Dad will sneak you a can of milk, okay?” Gu Yanjing whispered.

Kouko was delighted, giving his father a kiss on the face to show his happiness.