“Who is it?!”
Gu Zihua was shocked and hurriedly separated from Xuehua.
Xuehua also stood up in panic, frozen to the spot.
Both of them turned towards the door simultaneously.
Upon seeing who had arrived, the expressions of Gu Zihua and Xuehua froze.
It was the person they least wanted to see.
Gu Yan held up his phone, displaying a photo of the two kissing. He looked at them with a malicious grin: “Hey, hey, hey, I was just thinking of coming to check on how badly injured little Zihua is.”
“But instead, I stumbled upon something like this?”
Gu Yan waved his phone while looking at the two of them: “You were actually kissing. I should tell Grandmother and the others about this—the master messing around with a servant...”
As he spoke, a devilish smile spread across Gu Yan’s face: "Zihua, do you think you'll be stripped of the surname 'Gu' and have your cultivation ruined and be expelled from the family?"
“And Xuehua... will you be crippled and thrown out of the Gu Family?”
“Ah, I really want to see that scene~”
At these words, both of them froze.
“No... please! Don’t tell anyone!”
Xuehua trembled as she took a step towards Gu Yan, her eyes brimming with tears as she pleaded.
It’s over, why is this happening, why?
Originally, it was just her being threatened, but now, even Young Master Zihua is being threatened?
“Stay there, maid.”
“Don’t come any closer. I’m curious to see how Zihua reacts now.”
Gu Yan looked playfully at Gu Zihua.
First, it’s important to note that in the original story, the Gu Family was portrayed as the villainous perspective.
Gu Zihua and Xuehua, on the other hand, were the protagonists from the reader’s point of view.
The two fought against the oppressive, conservative Gu Family to be together, and just as they were about to overthrow the family and finally be together, the main antagonist shattered their dreams.
Many readers commented in the forum—bursting into tears, the Gu Family is too evil, the main villain is too cruel, and so on.
But unfortunately, now Gu Yan has arrived in this world, so there is no longer any distinction between protagonist and antagonist.
He only knows that he needs the Gu Family, desperately needs the power of the Gu Family.
Yet these two are willing to kill Grandmother and Grandfather, even colluding with the villain Xiao Lin to overthrow the Gu Family.
What?! Isn’t that just causing trouble for him?!
He could simply kill these two, but!
How would he explain this to Grandfather and Grandmother?
Therefore... he thought of another method, one that might be even more entertaining.
Gu Zihua felt despair; of all people, it had to be this guy who caught them. He lowered his head, clenching his fists tightly.
If the blame falls on me, I will definitely be stripped of my cultivation and expelled from the family.
But... if the blame falls on Xuehua, she will certainly face even harsher punishment.
Gu Zihua understood this. He took a deep breath and looked seriously at Gu Yan: “All of this...”
The words【It's all my responsibility】had not yet left his mouth.
When Xuehua interrupted: “It’s all my fault! I seduced Young Master Zihua!”
She bit her lip, looking resolutely at Gu Yan.
“Xiao Xue!”
Gu Zihua was shocked, looking at her.
Xuehua glanced at Gu Zihua one last time, her eyes filled with a sense of parting. She took a deep breath and looked at Gu Yan: “Young Master Gu Yan, take me to the Old Madam. I will take all the consequences alone.”
“Xiao Xue! No! You’ll definitely die!”
Gu Zihua looked at Gu Yan, roaring: “It’s all me! It’s my fault! If you want to expose us, expose me alone!”
However, the scene that unfolded was different from what the two had expected.
Clap clap clap!
Gu Yan, moved by their words, clapped his hands.
Then he wiped away the non-existent tears, touched: “You two really surprised me.”
Gu Yan looked at the slightly stunned Gu Zihua: “I didn’t expect you to really like this maid so much, little Zihua.”
Then he looked at Xuehua: “And I didn’t expect you to be so bold, really liking Gu Zihua.”
“Very well, since that’s the case...”
Just as the two thought Gu Yan was moved by their true love and would abandon exposing them.
Gu Yan abruptly changed his tone, grabbing Xuehua’s wrist and, under Gu Zihua’s wide-eyed gaze, coldly said to him: “Let me see just how much you two love each other.”
“Starting today, I will stay at the Gu Family Manor for a while, and during that time, Xuehua will be my personal maid.”
“As for you, Gu Zihua, someone will take you away from the manor tomorrow morning.”
“Oh, and...”
As if to emphasize something, Gu Yan looked maliciously at Xuehua: “During this time, no matter what I ask you to do, you must agree, otherwise...”
He held up the photo of the kiss on his phone: "You wouldn't want the Zihua you like to be crippled and exiled from the family, would you?"
Gu Zihua’s eyes widened in fury as he roared: “Gu Yan! You’re inhuman!”
After shouting, he looked at Xuehua: “Xiao Xue! Don’t agree to him! At worst, we’ll be expelled from the family! We can still live together outside!”
Xuehua, on the other hand, looked at Gu Zihua, who was begging her not to agree, and then at Gu Yan, who was squeezing her wrist with a malicious smile.
【You’re called Xuehua, right? Thank you for saving me earlier, so I’ll help you too. If they bully you again, just mention my name!】
【I’m the young master of the Gu Family, Gu Zihua, remember that?】
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【Xuehua... can I call you Xiao Xue?】
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【Xiao Xue... I think I’ve fallen for you...】
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Young Master Zihua has helped me so many times, and he still has a bright future ahead. So now...
Xuehua bit her lip, a tear sliding down her cheek. She looked sadly at the shocked Gu Zihua, her voice choked: “Young Master Zihua, Xuehua really likes you, so... please let Xuehua help you.”
Gu Yan’s mouth twitched.
Enough, I’m serious, enough.
Please don’t perform this melodrama in front of me, okay?
In the original story, when you killed Grandfather and Grandmother, I didn’t see you shed a single tear.
Moreover, you’re making it seem like I’m the bad guy, when in fact, you’re the ones who betrayed your family.
Gu Yan felt offended.
To be honest, he didn’t take sides with anyone, as he wasn’t originally from this world.
Whether it’s the villain or the protagonist, he just wants to adapt and survive. He only wants to live alongside Leng Ling’er.
Therefore, he has to do many things, gain a lot of power.
The world’s correction force is simply too terrifying, so until now, he still has Mei Xue watching over Leng Ling’er.
He’s afraid that one wrong move and Leng Ling’er might be sacrificed.
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Click!
The door closed.
Gu Zihua sat on the bed, his eyes blank.
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Leaving the bedroom, Gu Yan’s malicious expression immediately disappeared. He let go of Xuehua’s wrist and yawned as he headed towards his room.
It’s so late, time to bathe and sleep. I’ve been busy all day.
Seeing this, Xuehua, filled with despair, wanted to follow him.
But Gu Yan turned his head, his expression indifferent: “Your first task is to stay in the room next to Gu Zihua tonight and not come out.”
“From now until the annual meeting, you cannot meet Gu Zihua.”
“If you can do that, then I promise not to expose you two.”
“I might even help you meet again during the annual meeting and let you run away together, fulfilling your dreams.”
“Don’t look at me like that. I just want Gu Zihua, my potential rival, to stay quiet before the annual meeting.”
Xuehua was a bit dazed upon hearing this. What’s going on?
“Just... just this?”
Xuehua was a bit confused. Was it really that simple?
“What else did you think?”
Gu Yan stopped in his tracks, looking at the bewildered Xuehua, then said seriously: “Or you can fantasize about being with him in the room next to Gu Zihua and just follow your desires, making some noise.”
Xuehua: "!!!"
In that instant, she understood everything. When she looked up again toward Gu Yan, he had already entered the room.
Xuehua couldn't help but murmur to herself, "Is it really that simple? What a strange person."
However... hope flickered in her eyes. If it's just this, then as long as she holds on until the annual meeting, it will be a victory for her and Young Master Gu Zihua!
Even if she doesn't know why he's doing this, if he thinks that just a few dozen days of not seeing each other will affect the love between her and Young Master Gu Zihua, then he's dead wrong!
Gu Yan, just you wait! This battle is a sure win for me and Young Master Gu Zihua!