When Lu Chengzhou came out after changing, He Yidu and Qin Fang had not left yet.
Sitting closely on the sofa, the two of them were looking at a post-it note.
Lu Yī said, “This note was placed under the antidote. It’s most likely Gu-”
Halfway through his sentence, he noticed that the bedroom door had opened. Hence, he stopped talking immediately.
Qin Fang was not entirely sure that Brother Cheng had really forgotten Gu Mang. Looking at the post-it note in his hand, his gaze wavered.
Then, he stood up and passed the post-it note to him. “Brother Cheng, do you know what this means?”
As Lu Chengzhou finished buttoning up his shirt and straightened the collar of his coat, he walked to the sofa.
He did not take the note. Looking down, he glanced at the black post-it note.
The words were written in white. On the note there was a chemical equation.
[SiO2 + 6HF = H2SiF6 + 2H2O]
Lu Chengzhou glanced at it, looked up, and said expressionlessly, “This is a middle school level chemical equation. Do I need to ask Capital University Affiliated High School to make you repeat Year Three?”
The corner of Qin Fang’s lips twitched as he shook his head. “No, no need…”
He Yidu raised his eyebrows slightly. “Brother Cheng, I searched it up just now. This equation is quite interesting. It’s used in love confessions.”
“Is that so?” Lu Chengzhou seemed to be disinterested. His tone was languid as usual.
Qin Fang and He Yidu exchanged glances. Their Brother Cheng really had really forgotten Gu Mang…
If he had not forgotten her, his acting skills were almost on par with Gu Si’s…
Lu Chengzhou adjusted his sleeves and said nonchalantly, “If you guys like it here, feel free to stay.”
After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the door. Lu Yī and the rest followed.
Qin Fang said instantly, “Hey, Brother Cheng, wait for us!”
He looked at the post-it note in his hand one more time. He did not dare to touch the things Gu Mang had left behind without permission, so he left the note on the coffee table in its original spot.
He Yidu also got up and everyone walked out of the apartment. The last of the group to leave switched off the lights. The apartment became pitch-black.
Ten minutes later.
A long shadow appeared on the entrance floor as the apartment door opened.
…
Jijing Island.
A row of luxury cars with black flags printed with golden suns was parked along the airport.
Gu Mang and Gu Si stepped out of the private jet.
The two siblings were very similar. Even their fashion sense was similar.
However, Gu Si looked a little more childish than Gu Mang. He lacked her ruthlessness.
Elder Gu stepped forwards and bowed. “Young lady, young master.”
Gu Mang walked straight towards the car, threw her backpack inside, and got in. Gu Si got into the car from the other side.
Huo Zhi’s private jet and the private jet that was carrying Leng Xuan arrived almost at the same time.
Upon seeing Gu Mang as she left the private jet, Leng Xuan’s face darkened. “Gu Mang!”
She took big strides over to her. Leng Yun followed behind her.
Huo Zhi and Elder Gu’s subordinate greeted her respectfully. “Elder Leng.”
Leng Xuan stopped next to Gu Mang, grabbed the car door, and glared at Gu Mang, who was inside the car, coldly. “What kind of toxin did you inject me with?!”
When Huo Zhi heard this, he looked at Gu Mang in surprise. Even Elder Gu was slightly caught off guard.
Ever since Gu Mang had arrived at Jijing Island, she seemed to be in a bad mood. She looked very tense and irritable.
“If you don’t want to die, scram,” Gu Mang warned coldly.
Since was young, Leng Xuan had lived like a princess. She was one of the most outstanding people among her generation and the big families of Jijing Island. She held an unattainable status on Jijing Island.
Even though Gu Mang was the Gu family’s eldest daughter and the Elders’ Association’s favorite, Leng Xuan did not think of her highly.
She had actually fallen for Gu Mang’s traps twice.
Her gaze was filled with fury and the corners of her eyes turned dark red. “If anything happens to me, you and Gu Si will be buried next to me.”
“Wow.” Gu Si chuckled, sounding child-like and arrogant. “Did Elder Leng forget about the time she was hung over the 19th floor balcony for a few hours?”
At the mention of the incident, Leng Xuan’s trauma was triggered. She even questioned if the ground she was stepping on was real.
Suddenly, she realized something. Her face twisted in anger as she gritted her teeth. “It was you!”
“Yes, it was me who ordered the kidnapping. Are you surprised?” Gu Si’s tone was extremely aggravating. “Do you think you can drag my sister with you to hell with your lack of brains? You are just a fool.”
“You!” Leng Xuan’s fingers were shaking.
Gu Si said impatiently, “Close the car door!”
After glancing at Gu Mang who was inside the car, Elder Gu gestured to his subordinate with his chin.
Slam! The subordinate quickly closed the door.
Huo Zhi turned around and walked towards his own car. When he walked past Leng Xuan, he warned, “This is your last warning. Don’t provoke her.”
“I provoked her?” Leng Xuan scoffed. “Do you know what she did? She brought my people to Red Scorpion’s supermax prison and injected me with a toxin!”
Huo Zhi raised his eyebrows slightly.
“Do you think Gu Mang will be brought to the Council House for investigation if the Elders’ Association learns about this?” Leng Xuan tilted her body to one side and stared at him.
Huo Zhi said, “With your medical expertise, you can just run a test and see what kind of toxin it is. Why are you wasting your time here?”
Leng Xuan’s face dimmed. “Huo Zhi, you should know how special our bodies are. What kind of toxins would be effective on me?”
It caused her pain for a good hour. Even the specially made analgesic shot had been useless. She had to rely on the antidote that Gu Mang left behind to suppress the pain.
Huo Zhi sounded very indifferent. “Didn’t you say that Gu Mang’s medical expertise was not as good as yours? Why are you scared of her medicine? Shouldn’t you be doing something else with your time now that you are free?”
“You!” Leng Xuan narrowed her eyes. “Now that Gu Mang and Gu Si are back, the Elders’ Association has two choices. You better warn Gu Mang not to provoke me.”
After saying this, she turned around and walked away, her high heels clicking against the tarmac.
…
The Gu residence.
“Young Lady, Young Master, please.” Elder Gu was extremely reverent. Compared to the day he stopped Gu Mang at the airport, he was very different now. “Old Master has been waiting for the two of you.”
They walked in. Huo Zhi followed Gu Mang.
It was evening on Jijing Island. The second round of the debate segment of the Physiology Competition had ended.
Gu Yin was accompanying Old Master Gu in the garden. They were trimming the plants.
Elder Gu led Gu Mang and the rest to the garden. He lowered his head slightly. “Old Master, Young Lady and Young Master are back.”
Upon seeing Gu Mang and Gu Si, Gu Yin beamed. “Sister, Little Si.”
Gu Si rolled his eyes and ignored Gu Yin.
With both hands in her pocket, Gu Mang remained silent, exuding a cold aura.
Seeing this, Gu Yin clenched her fists slightly and tried to control her expression.
Old Master Gu looked especially gentle. Looking at the siblings, he smiled amicably. “Both of you have been away for so long. Aren’t you going to acknowledge your grandpa now that you are back?”
He put down the small golden scissors he had been holding and put his hands behind his back as he turned around and headed further into the garden. It seemed that he didn’t mean to force them to acknowledge him.
Gu Mang turned sideways and stared at his back. “Who harmed Matriarch Lu?”
Old Master Gu did not stop walking. “Come in and have a seat. Then we can talk.”
Gu Mang started walking. She passed by the glass door and entered the hall.
The group sat down on the sofa. Immediately, the servants served them tea.
Old Master Gu took a sip of tea before saying slowly, “How did you settle matters between you and Lu Chengzhou?”
