Gu Nancheng put down his chopsticks, picked up a napkin, and wiped the corners of his mouth. "Whatever the case, at least he isn't stirring up trouble anymore," he said gravely. "It wasn't easy for our Gu Family to recover from the brink of ruin. We should still have people keep a closer eye on him so nothing actually happens to him."
Liu He sighed, her fingertips gently rubbing the rim of her cup, her eyes slightly red. "I'm just worried he isn't eating or sleeping well out there. He used to make trouble, yes, but he's never stayed away from home this long. I just can't stop worrying."
Gu Yao put down her spoon and said softly, "Mom, he... isn't a child anymore. Let him do what he wants. We can't exactly tie him up and bring him home."
Despite her words, her fingers unconsciously tightened around her napkin. She had seen Gu Chen's changes lately. The calm in his eyes was completely different from his former restless, spoiled manner, yet that very difference made him feel all the more unfamiliar and left her uneasy.
Gu Yan put down her chopsticks and said slowly, "I had someone look into it. He really hasn't been in contact with Yan Jie or Zhao Qianqian lately. On the contrary, those two have been looking for him ever since they got out of prison. They probably still want to use Gu Chen for some nasty scheme."
Gu Nancheng slammed the table, his eyes fierce. "Hmph! As expected of the powerful family that fought our Gu Family for so many years. Even in this state, they still managed to get out of prison. But this time, I won't let them do as they please again."
Gu Yan spoke reassuringly. "Dad, don't get angry yet.