"Xiao Nan, these two big mistakes you've made in a row are really putting a lot of pressure on Uncle Dong."
Lin Yaodong looked at Gu Nan with a solemn expression, his tone carrying a hint of reproach and helplessness.
Upon hearing this, Gu Nan broke out in a cold sweat. He quickly lowered his head and said in a trembling voice, "Uncle Dong, it's all my fault. I will reflect on this deeply and promise never to make the same mistake again. Please believe me!"
Lin Yaodong sighed softly, reached out and gently patted Gu Nan's shoulder, and said slowly, "I hope you can keep your word. Come on, have a cup of tea to calm your nerves."
As he spoke, he pushed a steaming cup of fragrant tea in front of Gu Nan.
Upon seeing this, Gu Nan was overjoyed, knowing that this was a sign that Uncle Dong had chosen to forgive him.
So he quickly and respectfully accepted the teacup with both hands, repeatedly expressing his gratitude: "Thank you, Uncle Dong! Thank you, Uncle Dong!"
Then, he carefully brought the teacup to his lips, preparing to drink it all in one gulp.
Just then, a faint, painful groan suddenly came from the tightly closed door next to them. Although the sound was not loud, it was particularly clear and jarring in the quiet atmosphere.
Gu Nan trembled, his hand holding the teacup froze in mid-air, and his face instantly turned ashen.
His eyes widened in terror as he stared at the door, stammering, "Uncle Dong... who's inside?"
Lin Yaodong, however, remained calm, as if he were already used to it. He casually waved his hand and replied, "Oh, just a poor woman whose son is not very good."
His words were nonchalant, as if he didn't care about the matter at all.
"Uncle Dong, what... what exactly is going on?"
Upon hearing Lin Yaodong's words, Gu Nan spoke haltingly, his eyes filled with panic, his former dragon-king-like demeanor completely gone. He felt increasingly apprehensive, sensing that things were far more complicated than they appeared.
However, when faced with Gu Nan's questioning, Lin Yaodong just smiled slightly and did not explain further, but simply gestured for Gu Nan to drink his tea.
"Hmm~"
"Uncle Dong, listen, this is..."
"Oh? What's that sound?"
Lin Yaodong stretched out his hand near his ear with a suspicious look on his face, as if trying to catch the mysterious sound.
He listened intently, his expression as focused as a statue.
However, not long after, he frowned deeply, a look of doubt and confusion on his face, as if he really hadn't heard anything unusual.
Scarface, standing to the side, was completely different from Lin Yaodong. He was excited, his eyes gleaming with greed and desire.
This guy is no pushover; he's done all sorts of bad things and has a long history of misdeeds.
But even someone like him had never been involved in such a treacherous matter.
At this moment, all he could think about was squeezing out of that foreigner inside, taking his place, and going into battle!
Looking at Gu Nan on the other side, he stammered for a long time, unable to clearly explain what kind of sound he had heard.
The feeling was like having a fishbone stuck in his throat, making it difficult for him to speak.
Every time he tried to describe it, he would involuntarily shut his mouth, as if the terrible things would instantly become reality if he spoke them out.
Just then, Lin Yaodong, who had been silent all along, suddenly seemed to understand something, slapped his thigh, and exclaimed in realization, "Oh! So that's how it is!"
Then, he raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, and pointed to the closed room, saying, "Hey, it's all because of you, Gu Nan, you've made a mistake again! That's why Mr. Whitelight is unhappy."
Upon hearing this, Gu Nan's face turned deathly pale, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead. His lips trembled as he stammered, "I...I'm sorry, Uncle Dong. But...but this has nothing to do with Aunt Zhang, right?"
After hesitating for a long time, Gu Nan finally slowly said his mother's name.
Because at this moment, he was already very certain that the good-for-nothing son that Lin Yaodong kept talking about was himself.
"Sigh, actually I had the same thought as you at the time, but, Xiao Zhang, considering your future prospects, she resolutely decided to persuade Mr. White Lantern."
Lin Yaodong shook his head and sighed slightly as he spoke.
Just then, a low, rapid breathing sound suddenly came from the room.
Upon hearing this voice, Lin Yaodong felt as if the parts of his body that had been withered like twigs were about to regain their vitality and sprout new buds.
'Tsk tsk tsk, that's fucking exciting! Shen Lihong must eat way too well!'
Lin Yaodong muttered to himself for a long time before he finally calmed down and spoke again: "Look, listen to this, this is the sound of persuasion in progress."
The moment those words reached Gu Nan's ears, his face turned deathly pale.
To be honest, there are only two people in this world whom Gu Nan can truly love.
Even the feelings she had for her own father, Gu Bei, paled in comparison to the deep love she felt for these two.
One of them was his biological mother, Zhang Chunfang, and the other was any woman other than his mother.
Yet at this very moment, the woman he cherished most was forced to be with that despicable foreign devil simply to secure a chance for himself to escape punishment...
Aaaaaaah!
The thick fog is my endless, boundless sorrow!
It hurts, it hurts so much!
Yisu... Chunfang's mother!
Just now, as he knelt at the door, his gaze inadvertently caught sight of the man surnamed Du carefully helping his wife out of the door.
His wife, Yangzi, delicate and fragile, was like an umbrella ravaged by hail, now fully opened. Having read extensively about Liu Bei, he could imagine the extent of her pain and torment.
However, at this very moment, someone told him that his mother was about to face the same tragic fate because of him.
This sudden and devastating news struck him like a bolt from the blue, hitting him right in the depths of his soul.
How can this be tolerated! Who can tolerate this!
In an instant, an indescribable grief and indignation surged into his heart. Gu Nan felt a metallic taste in his throat, and a mouthful of blood almost gushed out.
But with his strong willpower, he managed to swallow the blood back down.
However, after a brief moment of anger, a strange thought suddenly flashed into his mind.
It seems that such an outcome is not entirely unacceptable?
After all, Zhang Chunfang's original intention was to attach herself to Lin Yaodong in order to gain more benefits and security.
Now, if we are fortunate enough to be able to latch onto Mr. White Lantern's powerful backer, wouldn't that be even more ideal than our previous plan?
People often say that the moon in America is exceptionally round and bright. Before, when he went there, he was just a lowly laborer, spending his days huddled in a dilapidated RV without wheels, or in a makeshift tent in a park, never experiencing the beauty of the so-called full moon. But if he could truly attach himself to Mr. White Lantern, his future would surely undergo a dramatic transformation.
At that time, he will not only be able to personally set foot on foreign soil, but he will also be able to proudly post videos on the internet such as "My wife is a UN princess." By then, even the once arrogant Lin Yaodong will probably have to bow down to him and obey his every command.
I can tolerate this!
Thinking of this, Gu Nan's eyes suddenly cleared.
He even found that the sounds his own mother had just made that had caused him so much pain now sounded like heavenly music!
There's nothing we can do about it; it's just human nature.
At the same time, when he turned his gaze to Lin Yaodong again, the pride of the Dragon King that had been temporarily suppressed in his eyes burned fiercely once more!
However, despite the turmoil in his heart, Gu Nan still tried his best to maintain a pitiful appearance of being unable to accept reality and as if he had lost his parents.
Because he knew that for a true Dragon King, the art of forbearance was of paramount importance.
So Gu Nan looked sad and even cried as he said to Lin Yaodong, "Uncle Dong, I think we should go out first, so as not to disturb them here."
After saying this, Gu Nan pretended to be well-behaved and sensible, staring expectantly at Lin Yaodong, as if waiting for his response.
Lin Yaodong was slightly taken aback when he heard Gu Nan's suggestion, and then thought about it.
The punishment of Gu Nan has been sufficient. A little harshness followed by a sweet treat—what if pushing him further leads to his betrayal? Now is precisely the time to use talent; even if he's a hidden genius, he must keep him.
Thinking of this, Lin Yaodong nodded and replied, "Okay."
"Hmm, let's keep it, it might affect Aunt Zhang's performance."
"Hmm... ah?"
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