276: The Collapse of Father's Image

Wen Zhicheng's revelations were so shocking that Xu Yao couldn't accept it for a while.

"...You all know?"

Lin Meixian nodded tearfully, while Gu Jun hesitated. "Hua Hu bought the land that was previously in your father's name. I had someone investigate the land and discovered that your father's funds ran out too quickly. Then we discovered that he frequently visited casinos during his lifetime."

Gu Jun was very angry at that time.

He couldn't accept that Xu Yao worked hard to earn money just to pay off Xu Qinghua's gambling debts.

Gu Jun hesitated for a long time about whether to tell Xu Yao.

Later he still didn't say it.

Gu Jun thought that with his help, Xu Yao would be able to pay off the foreign debts soon. Death is like the extinguishing of a light, so there was no need for him to reveal Xu Qinghua's miserable life to Xu Yao and Lin Meixian.

Xu Yao turned to look at Lin Meixian again: "Mom, when did you find out?"

Gu Jun had told so many lies that Xu Yao didn't care about one more thing. And it wasn't really Gu Jun lying to her. Gu Jun knew about it but didn't tell her. It had nothing to do with Gu Jun. It was her father's doing... What Xu Yao didn't expect was that Lin Meixian also kept it a secret from her.

This is a matter concerning their family of three. Now that their father is gone, why would her mother hide it from her?

"I--"

"Your mother didn't know about it before. I only told her when you and Gu Jun were getting a divorce!"

Wen Zhicheng softened his tone and said, "Your mother couldn't possibly tell you about your condition at the time. Now that so much time has passed, I think you can understand."

It turned out that my mother was also kept in the dark.

Xu Yao felt a huge hole in her heart. "Dad doesn't have a hobby of gambling. He despises men who like gambling the most."

Yu Qin's ex-husband liked gambling.

If he loses the bet, he goes home and beats his wife to vent his anger.

The gambler had no family affection in his eyes. When he lost all his money, he even stole his son's tuition. Yu Qin could endure being beaten, but she couldn't bear her son living in such a home with no way out. Finally, she plucked up the courage to take her son to South City.

Xu Qinghua sympathized with Yu Qin for having to raise her son alone, and admired her courage in severing ties with her gambling ex-husband. He also used Yu Qin's ex-husband as an example to warn the company's employees not to gamble.

"Gamblers always end up with their wives and children separated!"

Xu Yao still remembers that at the dinner party, Xu Qinghua said this to several key employees of the company with a serious expression.

Xu Yao still hasn't forgotten the expression and tone Xu Qinghua used when he said this. Why would Xu Qinghua go gambling himself?

Wen Zhicheng sighed, "One wrong step leads to another. Everyone has a tendency to rely on luck. Your father went to the casino just for fun the first time. He overestimated his self-control and ended up stuck in a quagmire, unable to save himself... I'm only saying this to tell you that everyone has many facets, and even family members may not understand a person completely!"

Wen Zhicheng went through so much trouble to speak up for Wen Yiyi.

Xu Qinghua even lied to his wife and daughter, so is it surprising that Teacher Li would lie to others?

Teacher Li opened his mouth, but it seemed that there was something wrong with the logic, and he couldn't explain it for a moment.

It wasn't until Xu Yao said goodbye to Teacher Li, saying she needed time to process her emotions, and Lin Meixian chased after Xu Yao that Teacher Li slapped his thigh fiercely and said, "These are clearly two different things!"

After Xu Yao and Lin Meixian left, Gu Jun panicked and left right after them.

Wen Zhicheng pulled Wen Yiyi aside and said, "Teacher Li, I respect your teaching achievements, but it is also true that you are partial to some students!"

Teacher Li glanced at Wen Yiyi and shut up tightly.

Teacher Li refused to accept that he had ever taught a student like Wen Yiyi.

Did Wen Yiyi win?

It seems like I didn't lose.

But she didn't seem to win either.

After all, this wasn't a court case where whoever won the argument would be declared the winner. It all depended on what Gu Jun thought. If Gu Jun thought Xu Qinghua was the donor, what would she do?

But apart from the donation issue, Wen Yiyi felt that she had won.

Her father is not like Xu Qinghua who owed her 300 million gambling debts!

Xu Qinghua's huge gambling debt overturned Wen Yiyi's cognition. When she walked out of Teacher Li's office, Wen Yiyi held Wen Zhicheng's arm tightly.

"Dad, I'm sorry. I used to argue with you because I was ignorant. Now I know how much you love me..."

Wen Zhicheng did not let Wen Yiyi pay off his father's debts. In order to protect Wen Yiyi, he also revealed the reason why Xu Qinghua owed the debt in public, which would definitely make Lin Meixian uncomfortable.

Between Lin Meixian and Wen Yiyi, Wen Zhicheng chose Wen Yiyi. Only then did Wen Yiyi feel completely relieved: Daddy is still her daddy, and no one can take him away!

The Wen family father and daughter also left the office.

Teacher Li sighed and turned to see Jason in the corner.

"You are...Gu Jun's younger brother?"

"I am."

Jason and Gu Jun look alike. Teacher Li didn't bother to ask before, but now he recognized Jason after taking a closer look.

Fu Hong came to the school to inquire about Gu Jun's affairs, and Principal Tao told Teacher Li and others about the online news at that time.

Thinking about the fact that Fu Hong actually announced Jason's condition online, Teacher Li felt sympathy for Jason: He was also a poor child raised by a cold-blooded mother.

Teacher Li wanted to say something to Jason, but swallowed the words back.

Jason had never been a student of Teacher Li, and Teacher Li was afraid that he would be annoying if he talked too much.

"It's not easy for you and Gu Jun. From now on, you two brothers should take care of each other and live a good life!"

That’s what Teacher Li said.

Jason nodded.

Jason walked to the door and couldn't help but turn around: "Teacher Li, I believe you."

Teacher Li waved his hand and said, "Thank you."

It doesn’t matter whether Jaso believes it or not. Teacher Li always believes that what is fake will never become real, and what is real will never become fake!

…

Jason was the last one to leave the office building.

Gu Jun's assistant was waiting downstairs. "Mr. Fu, are you going back? Mr. Gu asked me to take you back."

Before Jason could say anything, his phone suddenly rang.

A familiar voice called from an unfamiliar number: "Lin Sen, I brought Black Sea back to South City for you. Are you still living in the same house as before? I'll come find you with the painting."

It was as if someone had sucked the oxygen out of the air, and Jason instantly became a dehydrated fish.

"You shouldn't have returned to South City..."

The man on the other end of the phone sighed, "I know I shouldn't have come back, but your relationship with your mother is so strained. What would you do if I didn't come back? Your mother may have done a lot of things wrong, but her dedication to you over the years is real. If you have any conflicts, sit down and talk it out slowly. You haven't seen her for a long time, and she's almost mentally broken. Okay, I just got off the plane. Let's talk about it when we meet. I'll come to you."

"No, don't come!"

Jason's voice was so loud that both the man on the other end of the phone and Gu Jun's assistant were startled.

"Lin Sen, you don't even want to see me?"

The man seemed hurt.

Jason finally came up with a reasonable excuse: "That's Gu Jun's house, not mine. You shouldn't disturb him."