Chapter 1490: You Can’t Calculate the Account Like This

In the quiet basement, the woman's twitching sobs, which were suppressed tightly in her chest, were particularly clear.

When it eased a little, she raised her head with red eyes and said hoarsely,

"What exactly do you want to do? Chu Yan?"

Perhaps because of the words that had just hit her soft spot, the usually calm and composed psychology expert, who was good at seeing through people's hearts, became anxious and flustered. She dragged her chair forward and said anxiously in a suppressed tone,

"You are the only one left in the Gu family. Don't seek your own death! Chu Yan, even for your uncle's sake, I don't want to see you end up like him!"

"It's too late, auntie."

The man looked at her silently for a moment, then smiled.

"When your father became Su Cheng's knife and joined forces with him to destroy the entire Gu family, it was already too late."

"My parents were imprisoned and tortured endlessly, and eventually died quietly. I risked my life to secretly return to China, but I couldn't even find their bodies. I had no choice but to hide and build a cenotaph on a small hill in a remote area."

"My younger sister, who was still in primary school at the time, was also tortured in prison. She even became mentally ill after witnessing the tragic death of her parents. She was forever trapped in that nightmare, going crazy every once in a while."

"My uncle died in a hail of gunfire while seeking revenge. If it weren't for you, he would have probably died without a trace."

"And I,"

The man lowered his head, the light blurred the corners of his lips, the curve was sharp and mocking.

"And I, Gu Chuyan, died on the snowy streets of New York, forever losing this name and everything it represented."

"Identity, family, memories. Gu Chuyan is also dead."

He looked at Cheng Yuqing and asked,

"Look, the once prosperous Gu family ended up with such a miserable end because of your father and Su Cheng's selfishness. How can I let go of everything and live in this world where my enemies are still proud?"

Cheng Yuqing looked at him, his throat seemed to be blocked and he couldn't make a sound. After a long while, he said,

"But do you know how you survived?"

She continued,

"Although your death report was confirmed, Su Cheng was still worried and sent my brother to personally confirm it. This is because my brother has seen you and he is always cautious and careful in his work. Only his report can Su Cheng truly believe it. Few people know about this matter. I only found out about it when I eavesdropped on his conversation with my sister-in-law."

"He actually knew that the beggar was not you, but he helped you hide it! If it weren't for this, Su Cheng would never give up."

Chu Yan was slightly stunned and remained silent for a long time.

The shadow of the light fell on his face, obscuring all his expression.

After a long time, he slowly said,

"Do you know how many of the Gu family's retainers lost their homes and lives during that turmoil?"

"You can't calculate the account like that, aunt."

"Besides my parents, my uncle, my sister, and many people I know who have watched me grow up, they have all been destroyed. Even if it were just for the sake of equation, your brother's saving my life cannot offset the loss of so many families."

"or,"

He looked up at her, raised the corner of his mouth and revealed a wicked and cold smile.

"I'll give my life to your Cheng family. Can your father return all those lives to me?"

He stood up from his chair and looked down at her.

"I can't turn back anymore, aunt."

Chu Yan turned and walked towards the stairs, while raising his chin to Shark.

"Untie her and lock her upstairs in the bedroom."

When he stepped onto the stairs, he paused slightly, turned his head slightly, and whispered,

“Watch her at all times and don’t let Shen Pianpian see her.”

Hearing the familiar name, Cheng Yuqing opened his mouth reflexively.

"Shen Pianpian?"