When Control Fails, Create New Life

When Control Fails, Create New Life

Lin Su did not understand why, with so many guest rooms in the house, Xia Mingxuan had been placed in the one farthest away.

But when he saw Gu Lin staring straight at him, he awkwardly looked away. He seemed to understand, yet would rather not!

[Find a chance to slip back to my room. Men in love are a little terrifying.]

His expression remained composed as he said something perfectly ordinary. "I'll go back and take a shower first."

With that, he walked away step by step, his body tense, silently repeating, Don't follow me. Don't follow me.

Watching his retreating figure, Gu Lin let out a soft laugh. There was no need to be so afraid—he would not do anything. Teasing Assistant Lin was simply too entertaining.

Once inside his room, Lin Su quietly locked the door. One had to stay on guard, especially against men in the throes of love.

He let out a light breath, took his clothes, and went into the bathroom.

The next day

Just as they had the day before, the two sat at the table having breakfast. Auntie Liu had barely left when footsteps sounded from the stairway.

"You two lovebirds are having such a sweet breakfast, yet you didn't even wait for me, your big brother." By the time he finished speaking, he had reached the table, pulled out a chair, and dropped into it. Rubbing his head with both hands, he muttered again, "Did I run into that bastard Gu Jie last night?"

Lin Su looked up with a faint smile and said gently, "You drank quite a lot yesterday."

"This is the hangover soup Gu Lin had Auntie Liu make for you."

As his words fell, Gu Lin pushed the bowl of soup in front of Xia Mingxuan, then stood and poured Lin Su a glass of milk.

"Being in love really is different. You've become sweeter, and even warmer toward me. Sure enough, whether dating is good or not depends on the person." With that, he drained the bowl of hangover soup in one gulp.

"Little Su really knows how to teach people."

Lin Su had unexpectedly grown accustomed to Xia Mingxuan's nonsense. After all, he had been thoroughly exposed to it at last night's drinking table.

"Still, I think I dreamed about Gu Jie last night." Xia Mingxuan stroked his chin as he spoke.

Lin Su pressed his lips together to hide his smile. "Do you remember what you dreamed about?"

"Did you dream that you puked all over him?"

Xia Mingxuan's eyes widened, and he slapped the table. "Yes, yes, yes! After I threw up, I felt amazing." Then he burst into laughter.

Gu Lin raised a brow, his tone mild. "Is it possible that it really happened?"

The smile on Xia Mingxuan's face froze. His gaze darted between Gu Lin and Lin Su. Seeing how serious they both looked, with no sign that they were joking, he suddenly slapped the table and threw back his head in laughter. "Wouldn't that be even better!"

"I never thought that bastard surnamed Gu—uh, I wasn't talking about you." He cautiously glanced at Gu Lin. "I meant those people from the Gu Household."

Xia Mingxuan gave a sly chuckle, and Lin Su somehow saw the words "crafty and treacherous" written all over his face.

Gu Lin pursed his lips, suppressing a smile. A trace of amusement flashed through his dark eyes as he lowered them and wiped the corner of his mouth.

"Gu Jie's side must be in complete chaos. That guy doesn't understand anything. I heard he was so furious that the old men's beards were practically flying into the sky."

"Not to mention the directors. Old Master Gu will probably find out about this very soon."

As soon as Xia Mingxuan finished speaking, Gu Lin said in a low voice, "He probably already knows."

Gu Family Old Residence

Old Master Gu gripped his cane with both hands. His wrinkled face was expressionless, though his voice remained calm. "Kneel."

Gu Jie dropped to his knees without hesitation, his face full of grievance. "Grandpa, it was all Gu Lin's doing."

"It had to be deliberate."

He must have made the arrangements long ago. Zhao Yan had never been easy to make an appointment with, and they had only been one final step away!

Now, Zhao Yan could not be reached at all. The bidding date was drawing near; if this dragged on any longer, failing to secure that plot of land in East City would be one thing, but Gu Corporation becoming a laughingstock would be another.

Bang! Bang! Bang! The cane struck the floor as Old Master Gu slowly sat down. His sharp gaze shot toward the kneeling man. "Why haven't you considered your own problems?"

"It's just a minor review. How could my vast company possibly stumble over something like this?"

Gu Jie was stunned and abruptly raised his head. "Are you saying someone is targeting us?"

Forget the directors—even Old Master Gu was so furious that his beard seemed ready to fly in every direction. Shrewd as he was, why had each generation of his descendants become worse than the last? At that moment, he could not help thinking of when Gu Ting had still been around. If that child had been at Gu Corporation, it would surely have been better.

At that thought, his grip around the cane tightened, and a faint sorrow appeared on his deeply wrinkled face.

"The review is only a minor matter. Just have Assistant Zhang investigate it. Why make such a huge fuss?"

How could Gu Jie fail to hear the disappointment in his tone? He could only grit his teeth and endure it.

"Yes, Grandpa." He agreed obediently aloud, but inwardly his teeth itched with rage. It was obvious that those people in the company were trying to undermine him. Seeing how anxiously he had been running around that day, they were probably all gloating in secret. Once he took control of Gu Corporation, he would make them pay!

"Get up and sit down first," Old Master Gu said calmly.

Gu Jie rose with a grin and stood there timidly.

Old Master Gu frowned and stopped looking at Gu Jie, concealing the disgust in his eyes as he asked again, "How are things going with the Cheng Family's daughter?"

Gu Jie nodded repeatedly. "Very well." After a pause, he added, "The Cheng Family parents like me very much too." A trace of pride appeared on his face.

"Mm, not bad." Old Master Gu's calm tone held little joy. "She is a rare Omega. The children you have with her after marriage will certainly be exceptional."

Gu Jie only felt that Old Master Gu loved him and had found such a fine marriage match for him. He beamed brightly. "Thank you, Grandpa, for worrying so much about your grandson."

Those words did not stir much emotion in Old Master Gu. He replied indifferently, "Set a time. We will meet with the Cheng Family and discuss the marriage."

Marriage! Gu Jie's eyes lit up. The Cheng Family could be considered half a wealthy family, and Miss Cheng was a gentle-looking Omega. Having such a family as his support would be like adding wings to a tiger!

Every movement he made was in Old Master Gu's eyes, and the disgust in his heart only deepened.

"Leave the bidding matter alone. Go back and make the arrangements properly."

Gu Jie nodded and hurriedly agreed, leaving in high spirits.

What a useless thing, utterly incapable of appearing in public!

Old Master Gu stared at the empty seat. The last time Gu Lin had come, he had sat there as well. His features resembled Gu Ting's, and his abilities were no less impressive than his father's.

Unfortunately, that child could not be controlled.

Old Master Gu rose with the support of his cane. That previous Omega's status had been too low, unworthy of him, so he had been discarded.

He had to find a better Omega, one worthy of his grandson.