Translator: Henyee TranslationsEditor: Henyee Translations
âLetâs go there,â Gu Zheng said.
Qiao Xi nodded her head and followed Gu Zheng inside. The more she walked, the heavier her heart became. Old Madam Guâs courtyard was already remote enough, but Gu Zhengâs courtyard was still a long walk away. Moreover, the surroundings were becoming more and more desolate, not like a placen/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
where people lived.
Although Gu Zheng was an illegitimate child, he was Gu Weimingâs only son when he returned to the Gu family. Even if he didnât like this son of his, he shouldnât have built Gu Zhengâs courtyard in such a remote place.
This should be the northernmost courtyard of the Gu familyâs old residence. It seemed like no one had ever come to clean it. There were two large bare trees at the entrance, and the ground was covered with fallen leaves. There was no maple tree as expected.
Qiao Xi looked up and saw a small two-story building in front of her. Even though she wasnât a professional architect, she could still see the oddness of this small building. The color of the building was gray. It looked just like an unfinished house.
This⦠was where Gu Zheng lived since he was young?
Every courtyard in the Gu familyâs old residence was decorated luxuriously. In order to show off the Gu familyâs prestige, even the servantsâ quarters were exquisitely decorated. However, the place where Gu Zheng lived was so dilapidated.
Qiao Xiâs heart was filled with doubt as she followed Gu Zhengâs footsteps. She was just about to enter when she heard waves of knocking sounds coming from inside. They seemed to be doing renovation work?
This was Gu Zhengâs courtyard. Without his permission, who would come here to mess about?
Qiao Xi pushed open the door and walked in. She instantly frowned. âWho are you? What are you doing?!â
A few people were hammering on the windows. Some of the windows were already covered by thick wooden planks, leaving only two or three windows on the second floor.
Gu Zhengâs eyes were cold, and he suddenly felt a sharp pain.
Qiao Xi was extremely furious. âHow audacious of you?! Who allowed you to seal these windows?!â
One of the middle-aged men turned around and looked at Qiao Xi with a lofty gaze.
âWhatâs with the noise?! Iâm doing this for my good nephew, Gu Zheng! Isnât he sick? The doctor said that he canât see the light due to his illness. Once I heard about this, I quickly brought people over to seal all the windows here so that he wouldnât be uncomfortable staying here!
âPresident Gu, am I right?â
Gu Zhengâs lifeless eyes gradually focused and burst forth with raging fury.
However, the middle-aged man was still arrogant. âTell me, youâve been living here since you were young. Why did you go out? What if you hurt others when your illness relapses? Youâd better stay here obediently. Donât worry, I guarantee that not even a ray of light can penetrate this place!â
This was Gu Zhengâs uncle?
No, no, it was Huang Lilanâs brother?
Qiao Xiâs eyes darkened. Was this woman crazy? It seemed like Gu Weiming had not divorced her yet, so this woman was too free!
She suppressed the anger in her heart and rushed forward to snatch the hammer from one of them. âLet me tell you. If any of you dare to do anything today, this hammer in my hand will be used on you! Do you believe me?! Iâll be sure to teach you a lesson today!â
Huang Lilanâs younger brother, Huang Wei, got a fright. âIt was Madam Gu who asked me to do this. Youâ¦â
âWhat? If you donât believe me, then come and give it a try! You said that Gu Zheng is a lunatic, so you should know that if I could marry Gu Zheng, that means Iâm not a good person either!â
Qiao Xi picked up the hammer and smashed it heavily on the ground, instantly creating a deep pit. She opened her mouth and threatened, âI donât know if all of you will be able to endure a strike of this hammer!â
Everyone shuddered as they looked at the pit on the ground. They seemed to have imagined their own heads being smashed in and hurriedly fled.
Qiao Xi turned around and shouted loudly, âTell Huang Lilan that todayâs matter isnât over!â
Huang Wei was frightened by Qiao Xâs fierce gaze. He staggered and fell to the ground, but he didnât hesitate. He got up and continued running.
Gu Zheng didnât move an inch. His eyes were bloodshot, and the pain was destroying his rationality.
From the moment he entered the door, he could no longer control himself. This was not the first time he had seen such a scene. He had faced these kinds of things since his childhood. He had lived here since he was young, after all.
To him, darkness was pain.
However, those people knew that he would lose his sight in the dark. They even cut off the power source and nailed the windows. They were happy to see him struggle in the dark..