Everyone thought that Gu Zheng came to the old house to apologize to Gu Zhenting, but they didn't expect that he insisted on resigning as the president of Gu Group.
Old Master Gu's eyes were red with anger. He obviously didn't expect that Gu Zheng would be so rebellious!
"Seven years ago, you gave up your status as heir for that enchantress Mo Sifan. Today, for her daughter, you're willing to abandon even your status and position. Gu Zheng, oh Gu Zheng, what possessed you?"
Seeing the old man gnashing his teeth while mentioning Mo Sifan, Gu Zheng looked a little unhappy: "My resignation has nothing to do with them."
Old Master Gu scoffed coldly: "It has nothing to do with it? Back then, that witch made so many elite talents in the capital lose their minds? They also shouted that they wanted to abandon everything and be with her. Is it all a coincidence? What kind of clever tricks did that witch use to make even you lose your mind——"
"I told you, my decision has nothing to do with her." Gu Zheng interrupted Gu Zhenting, staring at him without blinking, not even a shrug. "Grandpa, don't always blame irrelevant people. Haven't you ever considered that it's because of you that I don't want to be the CEO anymore?"
Gu Zhenting was stunned: "What do you mean?"
"You always think I'm radical and you're afraid to let me do what I want. You control my life, my marriage, my career. Now, because you're afraid I'll break free from your control, you're trying to control the life of a little girl! She's so young, how could you have the heart to do that?"
Gu Zhenting argued, "That girl isn't yours at all! Are you going to raise another man's child? The honor of the Gu family is above all else. I will never allow such a scandal to occur!"
"Because she's not of Gu's blood, you treat her like worthless?" Gu Zheng smiled sadly. "So, in your heart, the glory of the Gu family is more important than a life, more important than me, right?"
Gu Zhenting looked cold and said nothing.
Gu Zheng continued, "This is where the conflict between you and me lies. You place too much importance on the Gu family's honor. I think this is why no one in the entire Gu family dares to shoulder this responsibility."
His father, Gu Shengqi, left the company early and took his mother to travel around. Was it mostly to escape from this unbearable responsibility?
Even if some of those collateral uncles had outstanding abilities, they would rather treat him, a junior, with respect and honor, and try their best to place him in a high position. In fact, this was also to escape this invisible bondage, right?
In front of someone who is too powerful to contend with, the only way to avoid being controlled is to hide your weaknesses, pretend to be stupid, and restrain your edge!
"I think my brother is right!"
At this time, Gu Rong, who had always been careless, mustered up the courage to call for his brother.
"Grandpa is so concerned about what the outside world thinks of our Gu family that my brother is under so much pressure!" Gu Rong said bluntly, ignoring Zheng Yingfei's attempts to stop him. "My brother used to be a dashing young man from Beijing. Look at him now, wow, he's so old-fashioned, a spitting image of you. I don't even dare to get close to him anymore."
"You kid, shut up!" Gu Zhenting picked up the teacup next to him and smashed it hard on Gu Rong's head.
Gu Rong seemed to have developed a conditioned reflex. The moment the old man raised his hand, he had already hidden far away.
He walked over to his brother Gu Zheng and patted him on the shoulder. "Brother, I support your decision. Being the group president is a 365-day, non-stop job with no time to rest. It affects family harmony, and you also have to bear the pressure of performance, public opinion, and the mental stress from your grandfather. It's simply the most dangerous job in the world. If you step down now, you can live a few more years. I'm so relieved."
Gu Rong's seemingly inappropriate words gave Gu Zheng some comfort.
He smiled brightly at his brother: "Thank you."
Gu Rong was surprised: "Ah! My brother actually smiled and said thank you to me. See, now that he's no longer the CEO, he's become more adorable!"
Gu Zheng: “…”
Cute? Gu Rong, you better shut up.
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