Faced with the provocation, Huo Xingye continued mixing his drink with unhurried precision, even sparing some attention to watch Nan Zhou onstage.
"How could I compare to you, President Gu? After bending over backward eighteen times to side with outsiders, you still have the nerve to talk about caring. Where were you when he needed company most?"
Gu Zheng's expression shifted slightly, but his tone remained forceful. "At least my concern for him is genuine, unlike certain people who approached him for their own benefit."
Huo Xingye chuckled. "So in your world, President Gu, family means people who can supposedly benefit you?"
"Hmph, I'm his real family. My love for him doesn't need to involve any interests. You're just a scumbag who took advantage of him when he was vulnerable."
"Your love certainly is unique. Absent when he needs help most, then making a grand entrance when he shines brightest."
"That's still better than someone who wants to use him to fight for the family fortune. At least my love for him is unconditional." Gu Zheng lowered his voice, his tone vicious.
"Unconditional doesn't mean you don't have to give anything. Having conditions doesn't mean it's about money, either. I admit I have selfish reasons for treating him well, but my actual purpose is none of your business."
Huo Xingye set the finished drink in front of Gu Zheng. "This one's on me. You're welcome."
Gu Zheng wanted to say more, but a commotion came from the stage.
Huo Xingye moved so fast that almost the instant the noise sounded, he had already slipped out from behind the bar.
A few minutes earlier.
Nan Zhou was onstage performing with the SIXGO band, playing a love song with lyrics and music by Tang Yang, who said he had written it