Chapter 108 Sinking
Lin Wei's gaze fell on the man's short, jet-black hair.
A hint of reluctance appeared in his eyes.
These days, he has indeed brought himself many unprecedented experiences.
He can wear a suit impeccably, and then turn around and put on an apron to cook porridge for her.
He would buy her sanitary napkins for her period, so thoughtful that he even researched the brands.
He would act like a hero, taking her away when she almost lost her virginity at a drinking party.
He would also hold her and whisper softly like a wounded child.
His love was passionate, bright, and unrestrained.
It almost made her forget that this marriage started as a transaction.
Lin Wei's experience of dying tragically on the street in her previous life instilled a deep-seated fear within her.
It haunted her like a nightmare.
She originally thought that she would never set foot in love again in this lifetime.
But Gu Jingcheng's appearance made him the exception.
Like a ray of sunlight, it shone into her gray and bleak inner world.
She was afraid of Gu Jingcheng getting close, yet she also longed for him to get close.
It felt like dancing on the edge of a cliff.
On one side, there is peace and tranquility; on the other, there is utter destruction.
Lin Wei took a deep breath to calm herself down.
The goal in my mind gradually became clearer.
In this life, she seeks revenge, protects her family, and ensures the Lin family doesn't go bankrupt.
All of this needs to be changed by her.
Her life cannot consist entirely of love.
"Gu Jingcheng, my parents have both gone out."
Go back after you've finished eating.
"It wouldn't look good if my parents saw this when they got back."
The man put down his cutlery, looked up at her, and his eyes were gentle.
Lin Wei avoided his gaze, afraid that she would soften her heart at any moment.
Gu Jingcheng stood up, walked to her side, and spoke in a low voice.
"Weiwei, I'd like to talk to you about severing ties with the Gu Group."
In the current market environment, a drastic, one-size-fits-all approach to rapid divestitures would cause market volatility.
This is not good for either side. Shouldn't we sit down and discuss it?
"After all, it's a company left behind by my older brother; I don't want it to go bankrupt."
Lin Wei's eyes darkened.
He... sided with Gu Xuan.
Lin Wei's reluctance and hesitation were overwhelmed by disappointment.
His gaze gradually turned cold.
His voice was cold and distant.
"Mr. Gu, are you here today representing the Gu Group to talk to me?"
"Weiwei, that's not what I meant..."
"What does that mean?"
"Gu Jingcheng, you're standing here, pleading for the Gu family."
Isn't it all to protect everything Gu Xuan currently possesses?
Just because he's your nephew?
And what about me? What am I to you?
Gu Jingcheng's heart clenched.
"Weiwei, we can discuss a win-win solution."
The hatred in Lin Wei's eyes was overwhelming, engulfing her entirely.
The scene of her tragic death in her previous life played on a loop in her mind.
She lay in a pool of blood, feeling, little by little, the lifelessness of the fetus in her womb.
Gu Xuan's arrogant face and eyes full of disdain delayed him.
She will never forget it, she can never forget it.
Lin Wei took a step back, increasing the distance between them.
He was trembling all over, his lips were pale, and he was trying his best to control himself.
The words I wanted to say burst forth from my throat, one by one.
"Gu Jingcheng, I want that mother and child to fall from the clouds to hell."
They became pariahs, despised by everyone.
Make them pay for everything they've done.
I've never cared about your so-called win-win situation.
I will make them wish they were dead!
Gu Jingcheng was stunned by the intense hatred in Lin Wei's eyes.
Looking at her slightly trembling shoulders and red-rimmed eyes.
All that's left is heartache.
My instinct was to hug her.
Regret filled his mind; he shouldn't have been so reckless.
Bring this up in front of her.
He should have realized long ago the hatred Lin Wei harbored for the Gu family mother and son.
It's not just a simple emotional entanglement.
"I'm sorry, Weiwei,"
Gu Jingcheng held her in his arms.
The woman in his arms remained motionless.
A muffled sound reached my ears.
"Gu Jingcheng, you should leave. I need to calm down,"
Gu Jingcheng's heart sank, and his arms instinctively tightened.
He coaxed her softly.
"Weiwei, it was my fault. I won't talk about this again."
Please don't ignore me, okay?
Lin Wei was silent for a moment, then raised her head. Her red eyes held no tears.
Only a cold expanse remained.
She gave a slight twitch of her lips, her tone light and airy.
"When you used to coax your Qianqian... were you this gentle too?"
The man froze, and loosened his grip on her.
Lin Wei's faint hope was extinguished.
Complex emotions overwhelmed reason.
His voice began to tremble, and he started to speak recklessly.
"So, that night, you went to see Qianqian?"
"After seeing her, she came to find me again?"
Gu Jingcheng, doesn't she know you're already married?
What was she planning to do by giving you that murky stuff?
"Lin Wei!"
"I won't allow you to talk about her like that!"
He was stunned for a moment as soon as he said it.
The light in Lin Wei's eyes dimmed completely.
My heart feels like it's been pricked with needles.
A dense, persistent pain.
So... that Qianqian was his Achilles' heel, someone he couldn't touch.
A single question could make him speak harshly to me.
Lin Wei pushed him away forcefully, a sour feeling rising in her chest.
Step back, one step at a time, until your back touches the wall.
"Go away, I don't want to see you right now."
Gu Jingcheng pursed his lips, the words of explanation stuck in his throat.
Finally, he picked up his suit jacket.
Open the door, leave, close the door.
The movements were fluid and without the slightest hesitation.
Lin Wei's fading hope was shattered.
The room emptied out, so quiet you could hear the sound of her heart breaking.
The air still held his clean, masculine scent.
It felt like tiny needles, piercing her body until she was covered in wounds.
She slid down the wall and sat down.
I don't know how much time passed.
She stood up from the carpet.
Looking at his haggard face in the mirror,
He chuckled self-deprecatingly.
Even after being reborn, I still haven't made any progress.
She would even ruin herself like this for a man.
After a moment's thought, Lin Wei turned and went downstairs.
Without expectations, there will be no disappointment.
She was reborn, and her biggest goal is revenge.
Who is blocking this road?
Who is her enemy!
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The summer heat in Jiangcheng has subsided, and early autumn has arrived.
Lin Wei wore a blue business suit.
She styled her hair into a bun at the back of her head and casually fastened it with a pearl hair clip.
She exudes elegance and sophistication.
She and Gu Jingcheng have been out of contact for almost a month.
They have great chemistry.
She doesn't contact him.
He won't come looking for her.
Everything seemed to have returned to where it all began.
He is President Gu, standing at the very top of the pyramid.
She is the general manager of the small Lin Group.
But to her surprise...
The business separation from the Gu Group proceeded unexpectedly smoothly.
All collaborative projects were terminated.
We've recovered the patented technology we jointly developed.
The loans taken out by the Gu Group over the years.
They have already filed a lawsuit for repayment.
The battle to sever ties between the Lin Group and the Gu Group.
It dominated several trending topics on Jiangcheng News.
Of course, the Lin Group's projects were also affected to some extent.
Besides the Qin family project we received earlier.
Several bidding projects have fallen through.
Lin Wei had anticipated this.
Cutting ties with the Gu Group would be a lose-lose situation, harming both sides.
But she doesn't regret it.
She was one step closer to her revenge plan.
Jingcheng Group
On the large desk lay a paternity test report.
Conclusion: Gu Xuan and Gu Yannian are excluded from biological parentage.
Gu Jingcheng's gaze lingered on that line of text for a good ten seconds.
His eyes revealed no emotion.
The tension that had been building in my chest finally eased.
He no longer needs to stand against Lin Wei because of his promise to his elder brother Gu Yannian.
What he needs to do now is to clean house.
Drive that shameless mother and son out of the Gu family.
But this matter concerns the reputation of the deceased elder brother and the Gu family.
This matter is of great importance.
He needs to go to the old house.
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