Chapter 565: Chapter 565: I Go to Surrender
Old Mr. Gong did not believe that with his prestige, it was impossible for Gong Chen and the others not to visit him.
He was their father!
This was an unchangeable fact.
He pushed away the approaching butler: “Open the door for !”
The butler wanted to persuade him but, facing Old Mr. Gong’s fierce gaze, he respectfully opened the door.
The VIP ward already had few people.
To show the different status of the patient, there were only a few wards on each floor.
After Old Mr. Gong was admitted, the entire floor was reserved.
So once the door was opened, the desolate scene outside was evident at a glance.
Old Mr. Gong stared at Gong Yao outside the door, his breathing unsteady.
Before he could speak, Gong Yao rushed in and knelt by the bedside.
“Dad, Ye Feifei and Wen Qing are in the hands of the police. If they say anything rash, it won’t just implicate —it could also incriminate you.”
Gong Yao clung to the bed’s edge, staring at Old Mr. Gong intensely.
Old Mr. Gong stared blankly at Gong Yao.
Gong Yao looked very much like him and was the only child he had watched be born.
Thus, his expectations for Gong Yao were even higher than for Gong Chen.
However, the status of Gong Chen’s mother destined Gong Chen to be extraordinary.
At first, Old Mr. Gong poured his heart and soul into both children.
Until Gong Chen’s mother passed away, and Gong Chen grew more distant from him.
In contrast, Gong Yao was obedient and clever, pleasing him.
Gradually, Old Mr. Gong’s heart leaned toward him.
He hoped for Gong Yao to be the one to inherit everything from him rather than Gong Chen, who looked like his mother.
Whatever resources Gong Chen had, Gong Yao had as well, if not better.
But over ti, in terms of decision-making, Gong Yao was always a step behind Gong Chen.
For Gong Yao to officially return to the Gong Family, an opportunity was necessary.
At that ti, Gong Shiyan had completely given up on himself, leaving only Gong Yan and Gong Chen in the family.
Though the Chen Family supported Gong Yan, he had an incompetent mother and uncle.
As for Gong Chen… dangerous, cold, and heartless, with almost no weaknesses.
So Old Mr. Gong, on the surface, seed to be testing him by deliberately making a wrong decision, appointing him during a crisis.
In reality, he hoped Gong Chen would be unable to bear the burden.
This way, he could bring Gong Yao back into the Gong Family.
However, this erroneous decision instead helped Gong Chen establish himself firmly in the Gong Group and even in Jing City.
Up until now.
Old Mr. Gong looked at Gong Yao again, and aside from looking like his younger self,
he couldn’t find a trace of the vigor and spirit he once had.
Old Mr. Gong leaned against the pillow, his gaze swiftly turning cold.
“Gong Yao, are you threatening ? Or planning to perish with ?”
Gong Yao quickly shook his head: “Dad, that’s not what I an. I just want to tell you that no matter what happens, I’m still here with you.”
Finishing, he looked up earnestly at Old Mr. Gong.
Besides resembling Old Mr. Gong, he also inherited his mother Fu Xiuzhu’s shrewdness.
He knew very well that Old Mr. Gong was currently angry, so he had to lower his stance.
As expected, Old Mr. Gong looked at him for a few seconds and sighed.
“Then, what do you plan to do?”
“Dad, I think…”
Gong Yao was about to express his thoughts when a figure suddenly rushed in.
With a thud, Fu Xiuzhu knelt on the ground.
“Ah Yao, stop, you can’t turn yourself in; if anyone does, let it be .”
Gong Yao hesitated for a second, then, seeing Fu Xiuzhu’s signal, moved his knee back two steps and bowed deeply three tis to Old Mr. Gong.
“Dad, I’ll handle the aftermath for you and ensure you and the Gong Family’s reputation remain intact.”
“Ah Yao, don’t… sob, with you gone, how will your dad manage with only you to help him?”
Fu Xiuzhu tearfully grabbed Gong Yao’s arm.
But Gong Yao remained unmoved, still bowing his head to the ground.
“Dad, please take good care of my mom.”
Upon hearing this, Fu Xiuzhu frantically reached out to grip Old Mr. Gong’s hand.
“Old Mr. Gong, please don’t let Ah Yao go. He is our son.”
“Let go. I’ll confess to everything.”
Old Mr. Gong sat on the bed watching the mother and son, frowning slightly.
“Enough, it’s unbecoming.”
“…”
The mother and son stopped crying or speaking.
But with her head lowered, Fu Xiuzhu’s face was tear-streaked yet not sorrowful.
She knew she had succeeded.
Old Mr. Gong would never send the painstakingly raised Gong Yao away.
When Fu Xiuzhu first interned, it was at a company cooperating with the Gong Group.
Besides being exploited by the company, she endured bullying by veteran employees, tolerating it all for the chance to beco permanent.
One day, while accompanying her manager to a eting with Old Mr. Gong, she saw a different side of the world.
Then she realized, even if she managed to turn permanent, she’d be an ordinary worker her whole life.
Thus, she intentionally approached Old Mr. Gong.
But unlike his other won, she didn’t engage in petty squabbles.
She never competed and always considered Old Mr. Gong’s perspective.
Ultimately, she wasn’t after his worthless love.
Old Mr. Gong waved a hand: “I’ll take care of Ye Feifei and Wen Qing. You two don’t draw too much attention for now.”
“Yes.”
The two replied in unison.
Old Mr. Gong glanced at Gong Yao, frowned, and said: “Get up, avoid kneeling all the ti; when faced with issues, Gong Chen never kneels.”
“…”
Gong Yao’s body, just starting to rise, stiffened instantly, and his hands clenched into fists.
Ultimately, it was Fu Xiuzhu who pulled him up.
“Ah Yao will rember.”
“Leave, I’m tired.” Old Mr. Gong closed his eyes.
“Yes.”
The two left the room with their heads down.
A bit down the corridor, Gong Yao’s tightly clenched fists creaked audibly.
“Mom, why did you rush in suddenly? Don’t you think Dad would spare Wen Qing and Ye Feifei?”
Fu Xiuzhu confird nobody was around, gave him a glare, and stopped.
“I’ve told you, pay attention to your surroundings when you step out.”
“Your dad didn’t get to where he is by being easily fooled. He asked you what to do not because he couldn’t think of a solution but to test you.”
“Old Mr. Gong also erged victorious from family power struggles. Does he really not know this is the ti to deal with Wen Qing and Ye Feifei? But saying it would make you seem irresponsible and cowardly.”
“I know him better than you do; he’s very cunning.”
Gong Yao’s heart sank, realizing that he needed to talk to his own father cautiously.
No wonder Old Mr. Gong always felt he wasn’t as good as Gong Chen.
Gong Chen’s depths were unfathomable.
Who could imagine that the prosperous Third Young Master would oppose his father for a woman, stepping into the fray himself.
Fu Xiuzhu patted his shoulder, offering comfort.
“Ah Yao, I know you’re angry, but this ti, it was indeed our fault. If we irritate Old Mr. Gong, we’ll lose our shelter in Jing City. Unless you want to be kicked out and ruin everything?”
“Things are already bad. Gong Chen not only regained power but also swayed so of Dad’s old allies.”
Gong Yao took a deep breath, relaxing his fists.
Knowing emotional recklessness was pointless.
“Not necessarily; there’s still the Bai Family,” Fu Xiuzhu whispered.
Gong Yao sneered: “The Bai Family? After I failed, Bai Ruoshu imdiately sacrificed herself to save Lin Zhiyi. She’s currying favor with Gong Chen. Who would have thought the Bai Family were such opportunists.”
Fu Xiuzhu seed unfazed.
“You still don’t understand won. Bai Ruoshu never intended to save Lin Zhiyi.”
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