Chapter 173 His Weiwei no longer belongs to him...

Gu Jingcheng returned to the Gu family's old house, dejected and distraught.

The expensive suit jacket was crumpled and draped over his arm, and his tie was loose.

He exuded a sense of dejection.

The image of the empty Genting Villa kept replaying in his mind.

She subtly erased all traces of her, as if she had never existed.

The butler waited respectfully at the gate.

Seeing him like this, a hint of worry appeared in his eyes.

"Young Master, you're back. Master is waiting for you in the study."

"good."

The man walked through the hall and headed straight for the study.

The light from the corridor wall lamps cast a long shadow of him.

The shadow twisted and swayed, appearing thin and pitiful.

The calm and dignified demeanor of President Gu that he usually possessed was long gone.

Only one desk lamp was on in the study, making the light dim.

Gu Jingcheng watched his father sitting in the shadows with his back to him.

My heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition surged into my chest.

"Dad, where's Weiwei?"

Where is she?

Did they go back to the Lin family's house?

Gu Huojun opened his eyes, his gaze filled with complex emotions.

He didn't know if his son would lose control after hearing the news.

...resentment towards him as a father,

However, for the sake of his family's stability, he had no other choice but to do so.

not to mention……

Gu Huojun sighed inwardly.

If Jing Cheng really can't live without Lin Wei...

This setback might become an opportunity for him to see his own heart more clearly.

Ultimately, he has to walk his own path.

Gu Huojun turned his chair to face his son.

"Please sit down."

-

Blue City, Phoenix Villas.

The night breeze was gentle, carrying the unique atmosphere of a southern city.

Unlike the bleak late autumn in Jiangcheng,

It remains warm and spring-like here, like a paradise on earth.

The landscape lights in the courtyard turned on.

Everything was arranged according to Lin Wei's favorite style.

She sat in a wicker rocking chair, covered with a soft, thin blanket.

One hand gently stroked her lower abdomen.

"Baby,"

"After you are born, how about Mom makes you a swing in the yard?"

My mom loved playing on the swings when she was little.

When it swings, it feels like all your worries can be blown away by the wind…

Lin Wei had a smile on her lips, as if she had already seen it.

The image of a little girl with braids sitting on a swing.

The phone on the small round table vibrated.

Lin Wei glanced at the caller ID and a sense of unease washed over her.

At this time, Yanlin rarely calls her.

Lin Yanlin's hushed voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Sister, brother-in-law is here."

I can't find you anywhere.

He was completely drunk and said you didn't want him anymore, is that true?

Lin Wei's heart sank.

Gu Jingcheng... actually went to the Lin family.

And in such a disheveled state.

Gu Jingcheng must not know about what happened to her in Blue City.

At least not until the child is safely born.

"Yanlin, is Gu Jingcheng still at home?"

"Yes, I was crying my eyes out."

Dad is trying to comfort him, but he's having a headache.

"Sis, did you really divorce your husband?"

Why? Everything was fine before.

Lin Wei sighed inwardly.

Some things can't be kept secret anymore; at least you need to give your family an explanation.

She recounted her past with Gu Jingcheng in general terms.

"Yanlin, my marriage with him is over."

I don't want him to disturb my life anymore.

You must keep my affairs in Blue City a secret.

"Don't tell him,"

Hearing about his sister's ordeal, Lin Yanlin's fists hardened.

"...I understand, sis. I'll explain to Mom and Dad."

Take good care of yourself while you're out there.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yanlin came out of the room.

His expression had changed.

Gu Jingcheng, how could he hurt his sister like this?

Now my sister has finally broken free and left.

He even came to the Lin family to put on a show of deep affection and drowning his sorrows in alcohol.

hypocritically!

Sometimes you have time to get entangled with your unrequited love.

Why didn't he pay more attention to his sister back then?

...There's not a single good person in the Gu family.

First there was Gu Xuan scheming to seize the Lin family's wealth, and now there's Gu Jingcheng.

He broke his sister's heart to pieces, yet he still had to act like a victim.

They care about their family, when will they let his sister go?

A pang of heartache burned in Lin Yanlin's chest.

He took a deep breath and started walking downstairs.

Since his sister doesn't want Gu Jingcheng to find her now, he will help her hide well.

In the living room,

Gu Jingcheng kept his head bowed low, his shoulders trembling slightly.

Lin Yaocheng sat to the side, his brows furrowed, watching Lin Yanlin come down.

His eyes lit up.

"How is it? Did Weiwei answer the phone?"

Lin Yanlin looked completely unconcerned.

"I can't get through to my sister on the phone..."

His gaze swept over Gu Jingcheng, and he sneered inwardly.

If there were truly any sincerity, why wait until it's lost to act like you're in unbearable pain?

Lin Yaocheng sighed.

"Jingcheng, don't panic. Weiwei might just be angry for a moment."

I'll contact her again in a few days.

She can't possibly never come back.

Let me try to talk to her.

Hope was rekindled in Gu Jingcheng's heart.

Yes, she has family in Jiangcheng, how could she never come back?

Gu Jingcheng raised his bloodshot eyes.

His voice was hoarse.

"Thank you, Dad,"

-

Gu Jingcheng didn't know how he got back to the Cloud Top Villa.

The aftereffects of the alcohol made his head feel like it was about to explode.

But it's nothing compared to the excruciating pain in my heart.

He staggered into the empty living room.

Max leaned closer and licked his hand with a whimper, but received no response from his master.

Gu Jingcheng sat on the floor in the living room and opened his divorce certificate with Weiwei.

There were no longer any photos of Weiwei inside; it was now just him alone.

A painful gasp escaped from his throat.

Regret gnawed at his heart.

Why was he so arrogant and presumptuous in setting up that scheme?

How do we lure out Bai Qianqian and those behind her who covet the Gu family?

Why do I feel like everything is under control?

He couldn't even reveal a single thing to his wife?

His deliberately crafted ambiguity towards Bai Qianqian was all an act.

In order to lower her and the people behind her guard and expose their true colors.

He thought he was protecting Weiwei and preventing her from getting involved in these schemes.

But he forgot that Weiwei had been hurt by Gu Xuan before, and that she always lacked a sense of security.

His repeated "busyness" and "negligence" became knives that destroyed her trust.

Weiwei... I was wrong... I'm sorry.

Don't abandon me.

Gu Jingcheng clutched the divorce certificate to his chest.

If only he had told her his plans sooner...

If only he could stand firmly by her side just once...

Would the outcome be completely different?

But it was too late.

His Weiwei doesn't want him anymore...

That night, Gu Jingcheng held the divorce certificate in the empty, dark villa.

I sat there all night, licking my wounds in solitude.

From then on, the once high-spirited head of the Gu family disappeared.

Gu Jingcheng became gloomy and silent.

He used all his resources and searched frantically for Lin Wei's whereabouts.

Lin Wei, however, seemed to have vanished into thin air.

The Lin family's attitude towards him also changed.

Every time he went to their door, he was turned away at the door.

They looked at him with disappointment and wariness.

Everyone seemed to have reached a tacit understanding.

Keep your mouth shut

They refused to mention anything about Lin Wei again.

Gu Jingcheng wasn't stupid.

He knew that the Lin family was aware of the grievances Weiwei had suffered in this marriage.

He stood outside the tightly closed gate of the Lin family's house.

My heart is slowly losing its color.

His Weiwei no longer belonged to him...