"That’s right, we Gu Family need not fear them, Dad. Ding Long’s company is doing better and better now, with considerable profits. It won’t be long before Ding Long’s company can surpass Lin Chan’s!" Gu En hurriedly said.
"What could a simple food factory and an electrical equipment company accomplish?" Grandma Gu hummed, "Ding Long is the calculating type. If he’s gonna gift us something beneficial, significant, he’ll first carve out a slice from us!"
"That won’t happen, Grandma. Ding Long’s company will need our Gu Family and the Lan Family to help it grow in the long run," Gu En explained. "Ding Long wouldn’t overlook this fact."
"Naïve." Grandma Gu scanned Gu En with a dismissive tone, "When it comes to this matter, let Tang Tang deal with any consequences your classmate wants. After all, Tang Tang is the one who provided these photos. Be sure to keep your distance from such people. They don’t behave like children of military servicemen. They are no better than the paparazzi chasing after celebrities!"
Under the threat from He Zhilan, the Gu Family decided to compromise. Any actions taken by the Gu Family against He Zhilan did not really harm Xing Ye. However, if He Zhilan had a fierce confrontation with the Gu Family, their reputation might be damaged. Under such circumstances, the Gu family had no choice but to compromise and wait and see how the Lanteng Company develops.
At the guest house, after washing off her light makeup, He Zhilan laid next to He Teng. That night, she was unusually obedient and didn’t disturb He Teng. However, her worried expression told He Teng that she was worried about tomorrow.
"No matter what happens tomorrow, your safety is the most important. Life is a one-time opportunity, and there are many people in this world who wish to live but don’t have the chance. Don’t put your life on the line." He Teng said softly, "If you do, the Shen Family will react fiercely when cornered, something you can’t imagine once they find out that you indeed are Gu Zhilan. I don’t want to receive a call one day to collect your body, and to have your father send his white-haired child for burial."
Seeing He Zhilan’s eyes slightly move, He Teng continued, "You know your father loves you. He has raised you with great difficulty, and the He family has finally reunited. Don’t do anything that you’ll regret later. Don’t break your father’s heart."
"What about you?" He Zhilan asked softly, " But I didn’t need to wait for your answer. If you weren’t worried about me, you wouldn’t be here with me now!"
While saying these words, He Zhilan moved a bit and leaned onto He Teng’s body. Her face then found solace on He Teng’s chest. He Teng wanted to push He Zhilan away but stopped mid-motion because of her words.
"I feel safest when I’m by your side in this world, my brother. With you here, I’m not afraid of anything. I believe that even if the whole world called me dirty, you would still stand by me."
The companionship of He Teng was like her energy, flowing into her body endlessly.
She was not afraid. Because she had a lot of people Enjoy reading on NovelHub - your free online novel platform. Even if the newspapers were to label her, He Zhilan, as the dirtiest person in the world tomorrow, she would not be defeated by these slanders.
He Zhilan’s trust in him was like a lock in He Teng’s heart, silently unlocking a door within. Her head was buried in his chest, and the smell of her hair was in his nostrils. Her long, inky hair was on His shoulders. Occasionally it would move and tickle his face.