Secretly Married to the Ice-Cold CEO-Chapter 494: Adults’ Emotions are Really Complicated
Gu Yikun sat on the outdoor balcony, feeling the cold wind. Gu Kuangyuan called to scold him: "Gu Yikun, you could even mention divorce, how should I describe you? Now your wife has run away, you deserve it!"
Gu Yikun had a headache, "Gu Kuangyuan, I’m already annoyed enough, don’t add to the trouble."
"How can I be adding to the trouble? I’m trying to wake you up. Divorce is not something you can casually mention. No wonder Jun Xi’s heart is cold."
Gu Yikun asked, "What did she tell you?"
Gu Kuangyuan exaggerated, "She said if you’re separated for two years, you’ll automatically be divorced."
"Separated for two years? If it exceeds ten days, I’ll carry her back."
Gu Kuangyuan sincerely advised him, "You’re still so overbearing. Right now, it’s your fault. Can’t you lower your noble head? I don’t care if you’re President Gu outside, at home, you’re her husband. If you need to admit a mistake, then admit it."
Gu Yikun explained for the umpteenth time, "I’ve said it before, I can compromise on all other issues, but about You Ran..."
"Are you really that insecure? Your wife can’t even have a male friend? This isn’t love, it’s perversion."
Gu Yikun said coldly, "Gu Kuangyuan, your courage has grown. Don’t think I won’t scold you just because you’re married."
Gu Kuangyuan maintained his stance, "If it’s not perversion, then what is it? Let me give an example, remember when Jun Xi didn’t let you see He Sirui? Didn’t you think she was unreasonable?"
"I was..."
"Just answer yes or no."
Gu Yikun responded irritably, "Yes."
"Exactly. Now it’s your turn not to let her see You Ran. She thinks you’re unreasonable, petty, and insecure. It’s pathetic!"
Gu Yikun said with a sharp edge, "Gu Kuangyuan, are you trying to make me invite Cheng Ye over for tea?"
People who sat in his office for tea rarely had good outcomes.
Gu Kuangyuan wasn’t afraid of his threats, "What’s the use of threatening me? Jun Xi will still hate you. Just wait for her to fall in love with someone else."
Gu Yikun pressed, "Fall in love with someone else? Who does she want to fall in love with?"
Gu Kuangyuan leisurely said, "I can’t say for sure now. If you keep being so petty and calculative, she will eventually lose interest in you. Just wait to be alone."
Gu Yikun said, "I’m helping to purify her social circle. You Ran is a half-psychopath. He definitely has other motives for approaching Jun Xi."
Gu Kuangyuan felt like smashing his head, "Gu Yikun, you are... beyond help! Targeting You Ran means you don’t trust Jun Xi. Do you think that makes her happy?"
Gu Yikun pondered. On this issue, he was indeed a petty man.
But he had compromised on everything else. Couldn’t she just understand him on this one thing?
Gu Kuangyuan didn’t want to argue, "Think it through yourself. Do you want a divorce or your wife?"
Gu Yikun lay down looking at the night sky. With matters related to Qian Nuan becoming clearer, his sister still lying in the hospital with severe injuries, he couldn’t deal with his own private affairs for now.
He stood up to get a drink but put the bottle down again. She didn’t like him drinking.
Gu Yikun lay on the bed. He absentmindedly opened the bedside drawer and suddenly sat up.
He took out a ring from the drawer. She didn’t even want their wedding ring anymore. What did this mean? 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
He had made his position clear at the hospital—it was impossible for him to divorce. Was she trying to sever all ties with him?
In a fit of impulse, Gu Yikun grabbed his car keys and rushed downstairs, not caring that he was in his robe, and got into his car.
The phone rang. It was her calling.
Gu Yikun stopped and answered, "Xi Xi, are you looking for me?"
Gu Jinxiu said, "Dad, it’s me, not Xi Xi."
An Junxi twisted his face, little rascal, making fun of her?
Gu Yikun’s voice turned cold, "Why aren’t you asleep yet?"
Gu Jinxiu wanted to complain, knowing that once his dad realized it was him, he became distant.
"Dad, are you about to sleep?"
"Yes, have you guys slept?"
"Almost."
Gu Yikun sobered up. What was he going to do by looking for her? Seeing him would only make her angrier.
He got out of the car and went back inside. "Is mommy asleep?"
An Junxi pretended to be asleep. Gu Jinxiu said, "Mommy is asleep. Dad, you should eat on time since you’re alone at home."
He knew his dad had stomach problems and was very worried.
Gu Yikun wasn’t used to talking about such things with his son, "Sleep early. You have school tomorrow."
Gu Jinxiu suddenly asked, "Dad, are you feeling unwell?"
Gu Yikun wanted to say no but instead asked, "Did your mommy ask you to ask?"
Gu Jinxiu wanted to say yes, but An Junxi was waving her fist in front of him. He didn’t dare lie, afraid he won’t have breakfast tomorrow. "No, I asked on my own."
Gu Yikun was disappointed and casually said, "I’m fine."
"Is Auntie awake?"
Gu Yikun gave a curt reply, "No."
Gu Jinxiu said, "I want to visit Auntie tomorrow."
"Sure, go to sleep."
Gu Jinxiu had many more things to ask, but his dad had already hung up.
He still completed mommy’s task and returned the phone to mommy.
An Junxi tucked him in, "Sleep now."
Gu Jinxiu lay in bed, feeling confused. Mommy clearly cared about dad, so why didn’t she say it herself?
Adult feelings are so complicated.
He Sirui hadn’t heard from Chen Ming for days. The deadline for him to repay the debt had long passed, yet there was no sign of him.
She had no idea what could have happened. Chen Ming was determined to save his girlfriend. If things had gone smoothly, he would have called to get the money by now.
She didn’t dare go to the abandoned factory to check, fearing she might expose herself. After much contemplation, she decided to have someone inquire at the debt company.
The result was that the debt company had vanished overnight.
He Sirui was stunned. This underground high-interest loan company had some influence in the underworld. Who could make them disappear without a trace overnight?
A bold answer lingered in her mind, but she couldn’t believe it. In just a few days, could Gu Yikun really be so powerful as to uproot their base so quickly?
The Gu Family remained calm, with no news about Gu Qianlan. Did Chen Ming kidnap someone or not?
She didn’t dare make any rash moves and stayed at home for days, pondering various possibilities without any way to verify them.
She tried to gather information from socialites about Gu Qianlan, hearing many say, "The eldest daughter of the Gu Family rarely attends parties. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen her."
He Sirui changed into an ordinary outfit and went to the debt company.
The company was located in an old neighborhood, just a regular office.
He Sirui took a few glances; it was indeed empty.
