Chapter 117: Is Gu Ziyu Your Son
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Dr. North pursed his lips and smiled. “Okay, I won’t insist. We will often run into each other on campus in the future. 1 have already sent you an invitation, and it will remain valid until 1 take on another disciple.”
“Thank you,” Gu Ci expressed her gratitude. “It’s me who’s n to appreciating this offer.”
“It’s not your fault,” Dr. North shook her head. “It’s my loss for not recognizing your talent.”
Several cars parked outside the cafe caught Gu Ci’s attention. From the floor-to-ceiling windows, she could see clearly that they were bulletproof cars. Dr. North turned her neck and commented, “You’re well-informed.”
“Are those your enemies coming for you?” Gu Ci asked.
“They are indeed enemies!” Dr. North smiled. “But they are also unfilial children.”
Outside the window, Chen Rushi got out of one of the cars, his imposing figure accentuated by the grey coat he wore. Bodyguards surrounded him, maintaining a high level of alertness. Ji Chi followed closely behind Chen Rushi.
The commotion attracted onlookers.
However, Chen Rushi seemed unfazed. He entered the cafe with Ji Chi, politely greeting Dr. North. “Dr. North, it’s been a while.”
“Chen Rushi, long time no see.” Dr. North remained unmoved.
Chen Rushi looked at Gu Ci and asked, “Do you know Dr. North?”
“We’re acquainted,” Gu Ci looked at him and replied, “Mr. Chen, what brings you here with such an imposing posse?”
She still harbored some resentment towards him for the kidnapping incident.
“Just catching up,” Chen Rushi sat down while Ji Chi went to order coffee. He looked at Dr. North and said, “After all, Dr. North and I have known each other for a long time.”
“Chen Rushi, 1 heard that you’ve been searching for a cardiac specialist to cure your heart condition,” she chuckled softly. “How the tables have turned. After your father’s death, you did everything to eliminate me. Who would have thought that one day you would come to me for help?”
Gu Ci raised an eyebrow. Chen Rushi had a heart condition?
Chen Rushi remained composed. “Life is unpredictable. I was hasty back then.
If I had known, I should have treated you well from the start. Is it too late now that I’ve realized it?”
Only a true boss could maintain composure even in such an awkward situation.
“It’s too late,” Dr. North said calmly. “I’m not someone who serves in a hospital. 1 only save those I want to save. Chen Rushi, you should reunite with your father on the road to the netherworld.”
Ji Chi returned with a cup of coffee and placed it in front of Chen Rushi. He picked it up, savored the aroma, and spoke softly, “Then 1 will come to find you, a family reunion on the road to the netherworld.”
“Pah!” Dr. North sneered. “Who says you and your father are family?”
Chen Rushi looked at her and smiled. “Dr. North, what about my sister?”
“She’s dead!” Dr. North replied indifferently. “Should 1 have let Chen Geng’s illegitimate child continue his bloodline? 1 strangled her as soon as she was born.”
Gu Ci involuntarily listened to a piece of juicy gossip. Little Cherry was Chen Rushi’s sister?
“As a doctor, 1 believe you wouldn’t harm your own child,” Chen Rushi drank his coffee leisurely and threatened calmly, “If I find her, will you save me?”
“Go ahead and search,” Dr. North sneered. “You and your father are of the same ilk, always resorting to threats and enticements. Chen Geng had a heart condition, which he passed on to you. Your child was born with a heart condition as well. Why should 1 keep her alive in this world?”
Once someone has a weak spot, they become vulnerable.
Now Gu Ci understood why Dr. North gave Little Cherry away without ever acknowledging her as her daughter.
But Little Cherry didn’t have a heart condition.
“How did you come to know Dr. North?” Chen Rushi asked Gu Ci.
“My grandma underwent surgery performed by her. She is our family’s benefactor,” Gu Ci calmly explained. “I study clinical medicine, and she is my teacher.”
“I see!” Chen Rushi chuckled. “I’m not one to insist. Dr. North, I will make you willingly perform this surgery.”
He stood up and left, with Ji Chi following him.
Dr. North let out a sigh of relief, leaning back in her chair. Beads of cold sweat formed on her forehead. She hadn’t appeared nonchalant. “Gu Ci, what should we do? You know my secret.”
“I will keep your secret,” Gu Ci assured her.
“Only dead people can keep secrets.”
“You can’t touch me.” Gu Ci was fearless, and the two faced each other. Dr.
North’s gaze revealed a hint of amusement. “Gu Ci, be my student.”
Dr. North extended an olive branch. “I will pass on all my knowledge to you!”
Even in the next life, they couldn’t escape the fate of teacher and disciple?
“I don’t want to!” Gu Ci refused.
September flew by in the busyness of academics and soon the National Day holiday arrived.
Gu Ziyu’s priority was his studies, which were much more demanding than Gu Ci’s. He enthusiastically selected a few destinations for an international trip during the holiday. However, when it came time for approval, Chen Liangdong vetoed the idea. Gu Ziyu couldn’t travel abroad freely.
Gu Ziyu was puzzled.
Chen Liangdong chuckled. “Didn’t you read the terms of your contract when you signed it?”
He had indeed read it but forgotten. Gu Ci could travel abroad at will, but it was inconvenient for Gu Ziyu. Getting approval would be difficult, and having a record would be troublesome.
“Can’t you be more lenient? He hasn’t officially started working yet.”
“He has already been exposed to classified information,” Chen Liangdong remained firm. He looked at her with tender eyes but was hard to sway. His boundaries were clearly defined. “Ziyu, if you want to go, 1 can accompany you.”
“There’s no need!” Gu Ziyu’s heart felt empty. “1 suddenly don’t feel like going anymore.”
Gu Ziyu thought, if going abroad is not an option, then a domestic trip will do. Her father also had time off, and they could travel as a family of three. Gu Ziyu fell in love with the idea of a family trip.
Lu Zhiyuan wanted to take them to Xinjiang, where there were fewer people, vast landscapes, and beautiful scenery, especially during autumn. On the first day of the National Day holiday, at 4 a.m., Gu Ziyu was awakened by Zhiyuan and taken away.
There was an unexpected incident involving national security that required Gu Ziyu’s assistance. When Lu Zhiyuan heard that Gu Ziyu wouldn’t be going, he found the idea of a vacation with just the two of them appealing. But Gu Ci was concerned about Gu Ziyu’s safety, and she couldn’t enjoy the trip anymore.
Lu Zhiyuan was unhappy. “What do you mean? Is Gu Ziyu more important to you than me?”
“Gu Ziyu is still young, and I can’t help but worry about leaving him alone at home,” Gu Ci explained. “You’ve seen the scars on his body. Don’t you feel concerned?”
“Why aren’t you at ease? He can cook, he’s eloquent, and he can shop online. If worst comes to worst, we can leave him at Jiang Junlin’s house. Why are you so fixated on him? Besides, during this great holiday, where would he even go?” Lu Zhiyuan was curious about Gu Ziyu’s sudden disappearance.
It was part of the confidentiality agreement, so Gu Ci couldn’t say anything and could only offer him a smile.
“There are too many people during the National Day holiday, and it’s not enjoyable to travel,” Gu Ci came up with the excuse of being a lazy homebody.
Lu Zhiyuan mocked, “Gu Ziyu wanted to travel abroad, and you were making travel plans for him. But now he doesn’t want to travel abroad, and you were suggesting Xinjiang. Weren’t you saying that just a week ago?”
He held back his words for a moment, then continued with his mockery, “Gu Ziyu is your son, and you spoil him so much.”
Gu Ci remained silent.
“You accidentally revealed the truth, how should I respond to you?”
Gu Ci was quite adept at dealing with Lu Zhiyuan’s anger. She hugged him softly and coquettishly said, “Don’t be angry. Gu Ziyu is still young, so I indulge him.. You’ve seen the scars on his body, don’t you feel sorry for him?”