Chapter 286 Descending Together, Sharing Life and Death
Gu Huaikun didn't actually know much about Nanlan's situation.
He used to think that giving Nanlan a carefree life was loving her and being good to her.
Gu Huaikun always felt that they were still young, and he needed to work hard in the coming years. When Adong grew up, he would hand over the Gu family business to Adong, and then take Nanlan to travel the world to fulfill her long-held dream of traveling around the world.
But he had no idea that Nanlan cared so much about his flirting and that she wanted him to stay by her side.
If I had known these things sooner, would I have been able to stay by her side sooner and avoid so many regrets?
But there are no "what ifs" in life, it's all too late. She is no longer Nan Lan, and he is no longer the Gu Huaikun he once was.
Money can buy many, many things in this world, but it can't buy regret or "what ifs"!
What about later?
Gu Huaikun asked a question without realizing it. Amei poured herself a glass of red wine, took a small sip, and looked at Gu Huaikun with a half-smile.
"Won't it be simple from now on? Gu Huaiyan appeared, and with my encouragement, Nan Lan finally agreed to fake her death and leave the Gu family. After that, I was jealous of Nan Lan, so I plotted to kill A Dong. What, do you hate me especially?"
Gu Huaikun's hand gripping the wheelchair armrest trembled slightly, and a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes as he looked at Amei.
"What's so hateful about it? They say the personality that splits out is the most authentic personality. You just did what Alan always wanted to do but never had the chance to! You fulfilled Alan's wish, I should be thanking you!"
Gu Mingxia looked at Gu Huaikun in confusion, but Gu Huaikun only glanced at her and then said indifferently.
"Xiaxia, why don't you go for a walk over there? I have something to say to Miss Amei alone."
"Dad, this is dangerous, I..."
"Go ahead, it's alright!"
Gu Huaikun nodded to Gu Mingxia, and with no other choice, Gu Mingxia got up and left.
It wasn't until long after Gu Mingxia left that Gu Huaikun looked at Amei, but the warmth in his eyes had vanished, replaced by a cold expression.
"Nan Lan, are you still going to hide it? What Amei? You can fool Xia Xia, but you can't fool me!"
"Oh? What are you saying, Mr. Gu? I don't understand. I am Amei, not Nanlan. Nanlan is long dead. There will never be another Ling Nanlan in this world!"
As Amei sipped her red wine, she spoke softly, but a faint sense of bewilderment flickered in her beautiful eyes.
"There's no one else here, you don't need to keep acting!"
Gu Huaikun's voice was icy cold, as if his tenderness had never been there. Amei put down her wine glass, looked at Gu Huaikun with a puzzled expression, and gave him a charming smile.
"How did you figure it out? I don't think I gave anything away."
“You did not reveal any flaws, but there is one small detail you forgot. Nanlan always drinks half a glass of red wine in one go. This habit has been ridiculed by so many socialites. And you... have the same habit.”
Gu Huaikun looked calmly at Amei—no, at this point he should call her Nanlan!
"Why? Why did you do this to me, to Xiaxia, and even to Adong?"
Nan Lan swirled the wine in her glass as she spoke casually.
"Why? Why? There is never love without a reason, nor is there hatred without a reason! I hate you, I've hated you ever since Xiaxia was born! Have you ever considered my feelings when you brought one woman after another to the Gu family?"
What should have been a hateful affair was spoken by Nan Lan without any emotion. Perhaps after fifteen years, the love and hatred of their youth had faded with time.
“I didn’t want to have Adong at all. At that time, I went back to the Nan family and told them that I wanted a divorce, but I found out that I was pregnant. The old woman advised me that I couldn’t get a divorce for the sake of the child. She said that if I had a son, I might be able to settle down and stop going out every night. I didn’t want to, but no one supported me in getting a divorce, so I couldn’t get one.”
When Nan Lan spoke of Old Mrs. Nan, her words were filled with hatred. If it weren't for her, she might have divorced long ago and wouldn't be in this inhuman state now.
"After giving birth to Adong, you remained the same as before, and my hatred for you deepened. I also disliked Adong as a child. But what could I do? I could only be imprisoned in the Gu family's gilded cage day after day. Finally, when I was about to go crazy, Gu Huaiyan found me and proposed a plan to fake my death and leave the Gu family. I also wanted to leave, so I agreed. Later, I realized that Adong was the source of all my pain, so I left behind that phone recording."
"Then what about Amei? Why did she tell Xiaxia that you have schizophrenia?"
“I do have schizophrenia, but it’s not me who’s being suppressed, it’s Amei! Xiaxia is my first child, and she was born when our relationship was at its best. Naturally, I don’t want her to see me become so cruel and unfamiliar, so I always appear as Amei in front of her.”
Gu Huaikun smiled bitterly. He never thought that Nan Lan would hate him so much, but now he had to explain that everything he did was for Nan Lan and the children to have a carefree life.
No need for further explanation. No amount of explanation can change what has already happened. However, Gu Huaikun can never forgive Nan Lan for plotting to kill A Dong. Of course, he was also involved in this scheme, so Gu Huaikun can never forgive himself either.
Looking at Gu Mingxia strolling leisurely in the distance, Gu Huaikun's eyes were filled with longing and reluctance. However, there were some things he had to do for Gu Mingxia. He didn't want his daughter to have blood on her hands; he wanted his daughter to live a clean life.
Turning his gaze away, Gu Huaikun looked at Nan Lan and suddenly smiled at her.
"Nan Lan, we were husband and wife after all. Even if there are many misunderstandings, can you hug me one more time, considering that I don't have long to live?"
Looking at the gaunt Gu Huaikun, who had long lost his former charm, how could such a man be the one she fell in love with at first sight?
After thinking for a moment, Nan Lan put down her wine glass and walked to Gu Huaikun's side. She bent down and the two embraced. Suddenly, Nan Lan's eyes widened as she stared in disbelief at the gunshot wound on her chest.
"you……"
"I can forgive you for whatever you do, but I cannot forgive you for killing A-Dong! Don't worry, I also cannot forgive myself for falling for your trap, so I will accompany you on your journey!"
After Gu Huaikun finished speaking, he shot himself in the temple. When Gu Mingxia heard the sound and turned around, she saw Nan Lan and Gu Huaikun lying on the ground.
"Dad, Mom..."
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