337: What are you afraid of?
What kind of person would steal someone else's identity?
Gu Jun thought about how his younger brother Jason not only lived under Fu Hong's strong control, but for many years he also thought that he was an illegitimate child who should not be seen in public. With these two pressures working together, it would be strange if Jason didn't have emotional problems.
Until now, Jason is still living with "Uncle An", who may have replaced someone else's identity. Such distorted and disordered cognition is likely to drive a normal person crazy!
Jason's heart is more sensitive than the average person...
Gu Jun felt like a heavy stone was pressing down on his heart.
Jason originally wanted to stay in South City. He even talked about this with "Uncle An" alone, and "Uncle An" agreed at that time.
It was not until Fu Hong went to find Xu Yao that Jason immediately changed his mind and said he wanted to follow Fu Hong and leave South City.
Gu Jun had previously thought that Jason was afraid that Fu Hong would harass him in even more disgusting ways.
Now that he thinks about it, Jason might not only be worried about Fu Hong continuing to pester him, but also because he knows that there is something wrong with "Uncle An's" identity. For some reason, he doesn't want "Uncle An" to stay in South City anymore, so he has no choice but to cut the Gordian knot and leave with Fu Hong.
This also explains why Fu Hong was able to control the financial sponsor who had supported him for many years!
Obviously, Fu Hong was also aware of "Mr. An's" concerns.
"Book me a ticket to Italy."
Gu Jun was supposed to return to China, but now he changed his mind and wanted to go to Italy to meet Jason.
The assistant understood why Gu Jun was so anxious. Jason was Gu Jun's biological brother, who came from the same father and mother. How could an older brother remain calm when he knew that his younger brother was living with someone who might have replaced someone else's identity?
Anyone who can abandon his original identity and immigrate overseas under someone else's identity is very likely a vicious criminal!
The assistant helped Gu Jun get the plane ticket as quickly as possible.
This is Gu Jun's first time in Italy.
Jason wasn't lying when he said he wanted to continue his studies. After returning to Italy, Jason became a disciple of a great professor and relearned the basic skills of painting.
Jason walks around the campus every day with his painting supplies and attends classes with other students. Although his paintings are well-known in Europe, his appearance is rarely exposed. His classmates do not know that he is the "Jason" who has held a touring art exhibition in Europe.
Gu Jun sat on a bench on campus waiting for Jason.
A group of students were leaving get out of class, and Jason was walking at the end with his head down, not knowing what he was thinking.
Gu Jun was helpless.
It seems that Jason is still not very close to his classmates.
However, it was a great improvement that Jason could return to school and attend classes normally. Gu Jun did not expect Jason to change from a socially anxious person to a socially successful person in a short period of time.
Jason didn't see Gu Jun and walked straight past him.
"Jason!"
Gu Jun called him, Jason turned around, his expression first surprised and then happy.
“Brother…”
Both brothers are introverted. Jason couldn't rush up to hug Gu Jun, but his joy was written on his face.
"Why are you here?"
Jason's surprise was mixed with a hint of worry, fearing that something might have happened in Nancheng.
Gu Jun looked at his watch. "I'm on a business trip abroad and came to see you. It's almost time for dinner. Shall we find a restaurant to eat and talk?"
Jason hesitated before nodding.
Jason was of course happy that Gu Jun came to Italy.
However, if Fu Hong knew about this, it would irritate her sensitive nerves, and the irritated Fu Hong would do something that would make everyone unhappy.
During the meal, Jason finally asked the question that concerned him: "Brother, how many days will you stay in Italy?"
"I'm not sure yet. I've never been to Italy before, so I can take this opportunity to see it all. Of course, this is just idealistic. You know I don't have much vacation time. If there's something urgent at the company, I'll go back quickly."
Gu Jun was still in the mood to joke: "Are you asking this because you're wondering how to receive me? Don't worry, I've already arranged the food and lodging!"
Jason was obviously not worried that Gu Jun would have no place to live, he just wanted to persuade Gu Jun to go back quickly.
"Now is not the right time..."
Jason thought Gu Jun was going to take him back to South City. He racked his brains to persuade Gu Jun: "I have just started my studies and cannot give up halfway."
Wait a few more years.
Once he can truly make the decision and has the ability to suppress Fu Hong, he can return to South City.
A few years is enough time to change a lot of things, like the unresolved future of Gu Jun and Xu Yao's relationship. By then, they might have reunited and had children like any other couple. Or, after their separation, they might realize they weren't right for each other and choose to move on from the relationship completely. Whatever the outcome, Jason wishes them all the best.
What’s important is that Gu Jun and Xu Yao can decide for themselves which ending to go for, rather than being affected by some force majeure, which makes their choices have a sense of “coercion”.
Jason thought a lot, but he couldn't tell Gu Junming about these thoughts.
He wanted to talk nonsense to persuade Gu Jun, but how could Jason, who was simple-minded and socially simple, be Gu Jun's opponent? Gu Jun asked him suddenly:
"Why are you so afraid of Fu Hong? You knew clearly that Fu Hong couldn't do much in South City, but you still followed her. Now I come to Italy to see you, and we just sat down and had a meal together and you urged me to leave. What are you afraid of? Do you think Fu Hong and An Yongmao have the ability to hurt me? Or, you are not worried that they will hurt me, but that I will hurt An Yongmao - if he is really An Yongmao."
At this moment, Jason's heart almost jumped out of his throat.
Why do you ask this, brother?
Bro, have you figured it out?!
Jason was clearly panicking, but he managed a forced smile: "Who else could it be if not Uncle An? Big brother, stop joking."
Gu Jun's tone changed: "Jason, are you scared?"
"What……"
"You know what I'm talking about. I'm talking about the 'uncle' who watched you grow up and loved you, but suddenly one day he became someone else. From his appearance to his identity, 'uncle' has become someone else. You know in your heart that he is still 'uncle', but looking at that unfamiliar face, will you be scared?"
Gu Jun's tone was very sad. "Jason, I have the obligation to help you, and I have the ability to help you, provided you don't hide it from me!"
Jason's heart leaped into his throat and then stopped for a moment.
It turns out that my brother doesn’t know yet.
It’s better not to know. Some things should remain secret forever.
Gu Jun didn't miss the change in Jason's expression. "Even if you don't tell me, I can find out sooner or later. It just takes a little longer. I already know that your 'uncle' is taking someone else's identity. Let's continue to investigate along this line. Who helped him do this? What was his original identity? Do you think I can't find out?"
Money can do a lot of things, Gu Jun thinks Jason should understand!
Jason's mind went blank.
"Why do you have to check?"
"Because you are my brother."
Gu Jun said seriously, "Seeing you're in danger, I can't just ignore it."
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