Chapter 13

Xu Tingting raised an eyebrow and asked, “Mr. Gu, what do you think?”

Gu Wenliang looked at Gu Chuyun and saw that she agreed. They had to resolve this matter as they couldn’t afford to offend Lu Shijie. “Alright, let’s settle it this way. Gu Ci will marry Lu Shijie instead of Chuyun.”

Gu Ci’s eyes darkened. They were all villains, casually deciding her entire life. Wasn’t it the same way they discussed her fate when they sent her to prison years ago?

“If I marry Lu Shijie, will you guys be the ones getting the marriage license for me?” Gu Ci lazily walked in from the foyer with black and heavy eyes. “Since you can’t do that, shouldn’t you ask for my opinion?”

Everyone was surprised that Gu Ci had returned. Xu Tingting chuckled. This was a matter for the Gu family to resolve, and had nothing to do with her. Lu Shijie looked at Gu Ci, his desire growing stronger. The more unattainable she seemed, the more he coveted her.

He loved to conquer this kind of fiery rose, and when he got tired of playing, he would deal with her properly.

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Gu Yaozu was furious. “It’s your good fortune to be able to climb up the ranks of the Lu family consortium!”

“Lu Shijie, give up on this idea!” Gu Ci looked at him coldly. “You and Gu Chuyun, the scumbag and the slut, belong together.”

Lu Man couldn’t bear to hear her daughter insulted. “Xiaoci, Chuyun is your sister. You must show her some basic respect. The matter is settled.”

Gu Chuyun spoke gently. “Xiaoci, Lu Shijie loves you so much. He will treat you well.”

“I won’t marry Lu Shijie!”

The girl stood under the light, looking so beautiful that she didn’t seem like an ordinary person, but her eyes were filled with a fierce hostility.

“You have no choice!” Gu Wenliang thought it would be fine if Gu Ci married Lu Shijie. Gu Ci had a fiery personality and might not necessarily suffer in the marriage. As for Gu Chuyun, who was gentle and weak, she would definitely be abused by Lu Shijie. “This is settled. You have to marry whether you like it or not!”

Gu Ci sneered and headed upstairs, but Gu Yaozu blocked her way. “Gu Ci, our parents have already made the decision. You must agree.”

“Get out of my way!” Gu Ci lifted her eyelids, her hostility soaring.

“What’s your attitude? I’m your brother, I…” Gu Yaozu was about to scold her when Gu Ci kicked him and sent him flying one meter away, hitting the dining cabinet. An antique vase fell and hit him on the head.

Gu Yaozu’s head was instantly broken and bleeding, and the pain made his vision turn black. Lu Man screamed and ran to help him up, while Gu Chuyun was also shocked. Gu Ci didn’t look back and went upstairs, cold and aloof.

Xu Tingting was shocked. Was Gu Ci always this violent?

Lu Shijie licked his teeth, his desire growing stronger. “Gu Ci, I must have you!”

Gu Chuyun saw Lu Shijie’s greed in his eyes and was very satisfied. No woman could escape from Lu Shijie’s clutches once he set his sights on her. She didn’t want to be so ruthless, but it was her own fault that Lu Zhiyuan liked her.

Gu Ci, that was your original sin!

“You bastard, stop right there!” Gu Wenliang was furious.

Gu Ci remained indifferent. She returned to her own bedroom, put her household registration book, ID card, passport, and a few important bank cards into her bag. She was glad that she had turned eighteen and was now an adult.

When Gu Ci came downstairs, the place was still in a mess. Lu Man looked at her son, blood flowing from his head, and was tending to his wounds. Gu Wenliang pointed at Gu Ci. “Look at yourself, behaving arrogantly and recklessly. You don’t have a trace of a noble young lady. You even dared to hit your brother. When will you mature and learn to be as well-behaved and sensible as your sister?”

“Gu Ci, I’ll kill you!” Gu Yaozu pushed Lu Man aside, raging with anger. He grabbed a baseball bat and swung it at Gu Ci, fast and fierce.

He had a volatile temper and would often physically abuse Gu Ci whenever things didn’t go his way. He never saw her as his sister.

Gu Ci sidestepped, grabbed the baseball bat, and kicked his knee. Gu Yaozu’s legs went weak, and he knelt on the ground in a sorry state. Gu Ci took the baseball bat and pressed it against his throat.

With a chilling killing intent, as if it could pierce his throat, Gu Yaozu looked into Gu Ci’s indifferent eyes, and a cold shiver ran down his spine. Was this the same Gu Ci whom he had casually beaten and scolded since childhood?

“What… What are you… Do you want to kill me?”

Everyone was shocked by this scene!

Gu Ci coldly smirked. “I find you repulsive!”

She dropped the baseball bat, turned around, and left, not wanting to say another word to them.

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Xu Tingting and Lu Shijie left the Gu family, sitting in silence. The driver remained quiet, not daring to say a word.

“I don’t like that girl, Gu Ci. She’s wild and untamed,” Xu Tingting said. She preferred poised young ladies who were obedient and had a sense of dignity. Such women were easier to control.

“I want her!” Lu Shijie was fond of Gu Ci, this beautiful and intriguing woman. Her appearance was exquisite and pure, and the more wild she was, the more he wanted to conquer her. “There is no better choice than her.”

“It’s your fault. You don’t even know how to handle women properly. When things go wrong, it tarnishes your reputation. Who would want to marry their daughter to you?” Xu Tingting expressed her displeasure.

“Mom, I made a mistake!” Lu Shijie apologized insincerely. “Dad didn’t say much. I’m still the rightful heir.”

“Lu Zhiyuan focused solely on his racing career. Otherwise, why would he groom you!”

“Mom!” Lu Shijie’s gaze darkened. He had grown up being overshadowed. Lu Zhiyuan was the legitimate heir, while he was a bastard.

Lu Zhiyuan was still a world champion, the shining moonlight in the eyes of girls worldwide. His radiance was so bright that no one could overshadow him. Lu Shijie despised it whenever someone mentioned Lu Zhiyuan.

“Enough, just quickly handle Gu Ci and secure the shares of the Gu and Jiang families. That’s what matters.”

“I understand!” Lu Shijie sneered. “I have plenty of ways to deal with a little girl like her.”

The phone rang, and Lu Shijie saw that it was Gu Chuyun calling. He reluctantly answered with a displeased expression. “What is it?”

Gu Chuyun hesitated for a while before speaking softly, “Lu Shijie, about the marriage agreement between you and Gu Ci.. I think it’s best you forget about it.”

“Are you playing with me?” Lu Shijie’s gaze turned sinister.

Gu Chuyun hesitantly said, “I heard that Gu Ci is living in the Global Sports Center, and it seems that Lu Zhiyuan really likes her. Uncle Lu favors Lu Zhiyuan the most, and you can’t compete with him.”

“That’s enough!” Lu Shijie’s face darkened to the extreme. He angrily hung up the phone. Lu Zhiyuan was taboo for Lu Shijie, and he would destroy anything that Lu Zhiyuan liked.

“Who would you choose if you have to choose between Lu Zhiyuan and Lu Shijie, who would you choose?” Lu Shijie thought to himself.

“Shijie, what are you planning?” Xu Tingting looked at her sinister son with a mix of fear and dread.

“Mom, don’t interfere in this matter. It has nothing to do with you!” Lu Shijie sneered. “If Lu Zhiyuan insists on opposing me, I will make him taste the bitter consequences.”

In the grand mansion of the Gu family, Gu Chuyun hummed a little tune happily. Lu Shijie was a narrow-minded person who couldn’t handle provocation. Gu Chuyun knew Lu Shijie’s weaknesses. She sipped her wine leisurely, eagerly awaiting the spectacle.

On the top floor of the Global Sports Center, Lu Ze scrutinized his surroundings with a critical eye. Lu Zhiyuan had moved to the Global Sports Center two years ago and had never invited anyone over. This was Lu Ze’s first visit as well.