Chapter 162

The atmosphere throughout the Gu family became heavy after Gu Yuchen left. Gu Zhenhai and Gu Mingzhu sat in the living room, neither speaking a word. Gu Mingzhu, in particular, looked pale, her eyes filled with panic.

She had never imagined that Gu Yuchen would report the matter to Old Master Gu. This would surely diminish her standing in the old master's eyes.

Gu Zhenhai looked at Gu Mingzhu and said in a deep voice, "Mingzhu, you were too impulsive this time!"

Gu Mingzhu's eyes instantly reddened upon hearing this, and she said aggrievedly, "Dad, I..."

"What do you mean, 'you'?" Gu Zhenhai interrupted her, his face livid. "Don't you know what kind of person Gu Yuchen is? If he wants to deal with you, he has countless ways. How dare you provoke him!"

Gu Mingzhu bit her lip and lowered her head.

Gu Zhenhai sighed, his tone softening slightly. "Forget it, there's no use talking about it now. The urgent task is to figure out how to restore your image in the old master's heart."

Gu Mingzhu looked up, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. "Dad, do you have a plan?"

Gu Zhenhai shook his head. "Not yet. But you need to behave more obediently recently and visit the old master more often. Even if he isn't pleased with you, you must persevere."

Gu Mingzhu nodded.

Just then, a servant hurried in and announced, "Master, the second young master is back."

Gu Zhenhai and Gu Mingzhu exchanged glances, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes. Gu Yuchen was back so soon? Shouldn't he have stayed with the old master for a while? Had the old master chased him away?

Both felt a little bewildered but also relieved. Gu Yuchen's return meant there was still a chance to salvage the situation.

Gu Yuchen walked into the living room, seeing Gu Zhenhai and Gu Mingzhu sitting there, both looking quite displeased. He merely glanced at the two of them before heading straight upstairs.

Gu Zhenhai and Gu Mingzhu were stunned by his behavior. What did Gu Yuchen mean by this? Had the old master really chased him back? Their confusion deepened.

Gu Zhenhai told the servant, "Go, invite the second young master down."

The servant acknowledged him and went upstairs. Gu Zhenhai and Gu Mingzhu sat in the living room, waiting for Gu Yuchen to come down.

Not long after, the servant returned and reported to Gu Zhenhai, "Master, the second young master said he's a bit tired and wants to rest."

Gu Zhenhai and Gu Mingzhu's expressions both changed upon hearing this. Gu Yuchen actually refused to come down? Was this still the Gu Yuchen they knew?

Gu Zhenhai said in a deep voice, "Did he really say that?"

The servant nodded.

Gu Zhenhai frowned, a bad premonition rising in his heart. Gu Yuchen's attitude was simply too unusual.

Gu Mingzhu also felt uneasy and whispered, "Dad, could Gu Yuchen really have been sent back by the old master?"

Gu Zhenhai didn't speak, his face growing increasingly somber. He had a feeling that things weren't that simple.

Just then, Gu Zhenhai's phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Old Master Gu calling. Gu Zhenhai's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly answered the call.

"Dad."

"Zhenhai, where did you send Yuchen?" Old Master Gu asked in an unkind tone.

Gu Zhenhai was taken aback. Wasn't Gu Yuchen sent back by the old master? Why would the old master ask where he went? Gu Zhenhai grew even more confused.

He tentatively asked, "Dad, didn't you send Yuchen back?"

"Nonsense!" Old Master Gu roared. "When did I send Yuchen back? I sent him to the company to handle business! Quickly call him back!"

Gu Zhenhai was instantly dumbfounded. So Gu Yuchen wasn't sent back by the old master; he had gone to the company to handle business! He had completely misunderstood Gu Yuchen! Gu Zhenhai's face turned livid, filled with remorse. How could he make such a basic mistake!

Gu Mingzhu also heard Old Master Gu's words, and her face instantly turned pale. Gu Yuchen had actually gone to the company to handle business! Then her worries had been completely baseless! Moreover, Old Master Gu was angry! Gu Mingzhu was filled with fear.