Chapter 30: Nonsense

Gong Ye's cold gaze fell on the person chatting happily with Gu Shanshan, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

I wish I could pounce on them right then and there and slap them to death.

He demanded fiercely through gritted teeth, "Who is he?!"

Why are you talking so happily with the girl he's interested in? Are you trying to steal her away?

Gong Ye naturally included Gu Shanshan within his territory.

Zhang Yang, on the other hand, was like a wild dog that had recklessly invaded his territory and was courting death.

Gong Ye forgot all his memories of Gu Shanshan, and naturally forgot Zhang Yang, who had been connected with Gu Shanshan.

The housekeeper hadn't expected this situation and was worried about angering Gong Yesheng and Gu Shanshan.

He hurriedly explained to Gu Shanshan, "Mr. Gong, please don't be angry. That person is Zhang Yang, just a friend of young master Shanshan. The person young master Shanshan likes is you, Mr. Gong. There is no chance for anyone else."

"Is that so?"

Gong Ye's voice was cold.

The gazes fixed on Zhang Yang were so sharp they seemed to want to turn into tangible knives and stab him to pieces.

Zhang Yang inexplicably felt a chill run down his spine.

He shivered and muttered to himself in surprise, "Tsk, why is it so cold? Am I not wearing enough clothes today?"

Gu Shanshan hurriedly said, "Then you must take care of yourself, catching a cold is not good."

After she finished speaking, she noticed the prescription for medicine in Zhang Yang's hand, frowned, and asked curiously, "Are you sick? What medicine are you getting?"

Gu Shanshan still remembers that she hasn't paid back Zhang Yang's medical expenses yet.

However, he has no money on hand right now, so he can't repay it even if he wanted to.

Thinking of this, and seeing Zhang Yang right in front of her, she felt even more guilty.

"I'm fine, I'm perfectly healthy."

Zhang Yang forced a smile.

They didn't look like anything was wrong at all.

Zhang Yang's clothes looked wrinkled, as if they hadn't been changed for many days.

Gu Shanshan still remembers the first time she met Zhang Yang. Although Zhang Yang was not in good spirits, his clothes were neat, and it was obvious that he came from a well-off family.

What exactly happened to turn Zhang Yang into this?

Thinking about it, Gu Shanshan asked the question.

"Zhang Yang, have you been having any trouble lately? You saved me last time, so we're friends now. If you're having any problems, just tell me, and I'll definitely try my best to help you if I can."

Even if he can't, Gong Ye definitely can.

Although he knew that if he asked Gong Ye for help, he would definitely have to pay a price.

But Zhang Yang saved his life, and he would help Zhang Yang no matter the cost.

A bitter expression flashed across Zhang Yang's face when this was mentioned.

With his head down and a sigh, he said, "Since you say we're friends, I won't hide it from you anymore. My family is indeed facing some problems. If we can't come up with a solution today, my family's company will have to declare bankruptcy tomorrow, and everything will be auctioned off by the court."

If he can't find a solution today, he'll be homeless tomorrow.

"How could it be so serious!"

Gu Shanshan exclaimed in surprise, he knew nothing about business and had no idea how he could help Zhang Yang.

"It's quite serious."

Zhang Yang sighed, "My father got sick from worry, so I brought him to the hospital today."

As he spoke, he waved the prescription in his hand, "We're here to queue up and get our medicine."

Zhang Yang asked Gu Shanshan, "What about you? Are you sick too?"

Gu Shanshan looked very weak.

"It wasn't me."

Gu Shanshan shook her head. Zhang Yang was her friend, and she had nothing to hide from him. "It's Gong Ye."

When Gong Ye's name was mentioned, Zhang Yang's eyes flickered.

But then she felt disappointed again.

Gu Shanshan genuinely considered him a friend, and when he saved her, he never intended to use the life-saving grace to blackmail her.

Since his family was going bankrupt anyway, he didn't want to bother Gu Shanshan. If he were to hurt Gu Shanshan and Gong Ye's relationship, he would be guilty.

Gu Shanshan saw that Zhang Yang didn't say anything, and she didn't have any money to pay Zhang Yang back.

The only option was to grab Zhang Yang and put him in his place in line, then give up his spot.

"You go ahead and buy the medicine, I'm not in a hurry."

Zhang Yang got impatient and tried to give up his spot, saying, "No way! You've been waiting in line for so long, how can I take your place? Aren't you waiting in line to buy medicine for Gong Ye?"

Gu Shanshan didn't even notice Gong Ye and the butler approaching, and waved her hand blankly.

You mean Gong Ye?

Gu Shanshan let out a disdainful sneer, "I have nothing to do with him. Who does he think he is? I, Gu Shanshan, would only come here to queue up for medicine for him if I had nothing better to do."

Zhang Yang didn't notice Gong Ye either, and opened his mouth in surprise.

Thinking back to how I saw the two of them together in the hospital room last time, they were clearly a couple.

How could things have changed so quickly?

She asked in a low voice, "Don't you like him anymore? Didn't you just say it was Gong Ye's prescription?"

"You like Gong Ye?"

Gu Shanshan's face showed an indescribable expression, and she replied in a stiff voice, "I, Gu Shanshan, must be crazy or have some kind of problem to like that bastard Gong Ye."

He raised the medicine in his hand with a hint of trepidation, "I'm only queuing here with his prescription to avoid him; I never really intended to buy him any medicine."

"It's your turn now, hurry up and buy it."

As he spoke, he pushed Zhang Yang to the window.

There was only one person ahead of him before it was his turn.

Seeing that Gu Shanshan said that, and realizing that he was indeed in a hurry, Zhang Yang didn't refuse anymore.

"Then thank you in advance."

"It's nothing. I still owe you money for your medical bills from last time. I should be thanking you," Gu Shanshan said shyly.

Gong Ye happened to have listened to the entire thing: ?

What happened to my promise to worry about him and personally queue up to buy him medicine?

What kind of rubbish is that damned little brat Gu Shanshan spouting!

Gong Ye was so angry that his face turned black, and the veins on his hands, which were resting on the armrests of his wheelchair, bulged.

If he were injured and unable to move, he would have already stood up, pulled Gu Shanshan into his arms, and given her a good scolding.

Standing behind Gu Shanshan, he spoke in a sinister tone, "Gu Shanshan!"

Hearing that nightmarish voice, Gu Shanshan shuddered.

Thinking to himself that something was wrong, he stiffly turned around and met Gong Ye's gaze.

Faced with Gong Ye's cold gaze, Gu Shanshan stood frozen in place, her legs too weak to run away.

He stammered, "Gong... Gong Ye!"

Damn it, how did he get here?

When exactly did Gong Ye arrive, and how much of his conversation with Zhang Yang did he overhear?

In an instant, countless questions flashed through Gu Shanshan's mind. Although she couldn't get answers, seeing Gong Ye's gloomy face, Gu Shanshan knew that something bad was going to happen.

With tears welling up in her eyes, she weakly asked, "What...what did you hear?"

Gong Ye curled his lips coldly and said in a chilling voice, "I've heard everything I should have heard, and everything I shouldn't have heard!"

Every word was spoken through gritted teeth, with a fierce urge to chew Gu Shanshan up and swallow her whole.

With a crack, Gu Shanshan heard the sound of her heart shattering into pieces.

I nervously asked the system in my mind, "[007, is it too late for me to run away now?]"

[Just accept it, host. You can't outrun those bodyguards.]

Gu Shanshan glanced at the bodyguards scattered around Gong Ye and immediately abandoned her plan to escape.

The system was right. If he dared to run, Gong Ye only needed to give the order, and he would be caught before he even left the hospital.

Why aren't you saying anything!

Gong Ye questioned him in a harsh and unpleasant tone.

Gu Shanshan opened her mouth, concealing the unease in her heart, and calmly asked in return.

"Mr. Gong, we have absolutely no relationship. We're complete strangers. Why should I talk to you?"

Zhang Yang had just finished buying the medicine when he turned around and heard Gu Shanshan's words.

Pointing blankly at Gu Shanshan and Gong Ye, he hesitated before speaking.

"What...what is this...?"

Gu Shanshan interrupted Zhang Yang, "It's nothing. Zhang Yang, hurry back after you've bought the medicine. Don't keep your family waiting."

The voice was so gentle that it made Gong Ye want to kill someone.

When Gu Shanshan faced him, she spoke coldly and sarcastically.

But when she's with other people, she becomes incredibly gentle.

He sneered in dissatisfaction, "Ha, who do you think you are, daring to try and steal someone from me? Let me tell you, I've got my eye on Gu Shanshan, so you'd better get lost..."

"Mr. Gong!"

Before Gong Ye could finish his cold warning, he was interrupted by an excited voice.

The three of them followed the sound and saw an elderly man in his fifties or sixties walking over shakily.

Seeing Gong Ye was like seeing a savior; she excitedly stepped forward, "Mr. Gong, I never expected it to really be you!"

But before the old man could get close to Gong Ye, he was stopped by the bodyguards scattered around.

Zhang Yang immediately ran over, "Dad!"

Gu Shanshan's shocked gaze fell on Zhang Yang and the old man.

The old man had gray hair and an anxious expression on his face; his features did indeed resemble Zhang Yang's by about four or five points.

Without thinking, Gu Shanshan walked over and made the bodyguards blocking her way move aside.

"Get out of his way, don't block him."

The old man doesn't look well; he'll suffer if something happens to him.

The bodyguard didn't dare to make things difficult for Gu Shanshan, and looked at Gong Ye with hesitant eyes.

Only after receiving a signal from Gong Ye did they dare to step aside.

"Dad, you're not feeling well, why did you get up?"

Zhang Yang looked worried.

The old man waved his hand, looked at Gong Ye with excitement, and extended his hand eagerly, "Hello, Mr. Gong, I am Zhang Ming's person in charge."

Gong Ye didn't want to pay attention, but Gu Shanshan hurriedly stood beside him.

He reached out his hand to hold the old man's hand.

Gong Ye frowned unhappily, and without thinking, he reached out and grabbed Gu Shanshan's hand, forbidding anyone but him from touching it.

He then nodded to the old man and said, "Hello, Gong Ye."

Those four cold words were enough to make the old man happy.

Gu Shanshan's hand was held tightly in Gong Ye's palm. Judging from the expressions of Zhang Yang and his father, it seemed that they had something to ask of Gong Ye. Gu Shanshan did not dare to go against Gong Ye at this moment.

In front of Zhang Yang, Gong Ye pulled Gu Shanshan down.

He leaned close to Gu Shanshan's ear and made a request in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"If you promise me, I'll agree to whatever they ask for later, okay?"