Chapter 294:I Wish You Good Food and Drink in the Little Dark Room
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âGu Ci!â Lu Zhiyuanâs anger boiled over. This was the first time he had been so furious since he could remember. He was a man of exceptional self-control, excellent emotional management from a young age, with a sharp mind, calm demeanor, and outstanding adaptability. Even when Pei Qiuying betrayed him and sought his life, it hadnât been worth his anger.
But Gu Ci⊠she truly had a bigger set of balls than heâd ever seen on any other man!
In the dimly lit room, soundproofed to perfection, Gu Ci couldnât hear him no matter how loudly he shouted. The door was tightly shut. Lu Zhiyuanâs temples throbbed with pain. He had experienced assassination attempts before, being the master of Black Hawk, and had narrowly escaped exposure several times. Rong Li couldnât replace him in handling matters. He had to negotiate personally. He had been targeted before and had gone into hiding.
But never had he been in such a sorry state, and never had he been this angry!
Gu Ci had drugged his tea. She had revealed his identity in the garden, and without saying a word, Gu Ci had already made up her mind to confine him. Thatâs why she had brought him to the study and made him tea. There was something in that tea, similar to a muscle relaxant. He couldnât muster any strength now. Killing him would be as easy as flipping a switch for the doctor!
Lu Zhiyuanâs chest heaved violently. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his inner restlessness and anger.
Getting angry wouldnât help. He needed to figure out how to resolve this situation.
Gu Ciâs illness⊠was it getting worse?
Upstairs, Gu Ci was cooking. She had prepared a pile of high-protein dishes with minimal oil and salt, along with a plate of cut fruits. Looking out the window, she could see Li Jiang pacing anxiously outside the fence, but Gu Ci remained indifferent.
Gu Ziyu spoke cautiously, âMom, 1â11 go check if Dadâs awake and ask him to call Li Jiang. So he wonât come here and bother us, okay?â
âGo ahead!â Gu Ci didnât refuse Gu Ziyuâs request.
Gu Ziyu took his phone and quickly went downstairs. Lu Zhiyuan had awakened by then. The chain that bound him, resembling a bondage accessory, was incredibly sturdy. His movements were restricted, and he sat on the edge of the bed with a deep, enigmatic gaze.
Gu Ziyu scratched his head nervously. âDad, youâve suffered!â
Lu Zhiyuan furrowed his brow and glanced at his phone. âIs Li Jiang outside?â
âYes!â Gu Ziyu knew he couldnât hide anything from him. âDad, Li Jiang is loyal to you and wonât leave. He insists on hearing it from you in person. You might not be able to leave temporarily.â
Lu Zhiyuan calmly looked at Gu Ziyu. âSon, did you anticipate that she would lock me up like this?â
âI swear on heaven and earth, absolutely not!â Gu Ziyu raised his hand and swore. âDad, youâre wronging me. I really didnât expect this. And if I had known earlier, why wouldnât I advise you? Isnât this just exacerbating Momâs condition? If you donât believe in our father-son relationship, at least believe in my love for Mom.â
Lu Zhiyuan sighed.
Why did this conversation feel so awkward?
âFather, I have an immature suggestion. Call Li Jiang and tell him that youâll recuperate at our home, free from disturbances. You know Mom is the new mistress of the Dark Web. Nobody will dare to assassinate you. Youâll be safe here. You can eat and drink well. Your personal safety is guaranteed. Mom loves you so much; she wonât harm a hair on your head.â Gu Ziyu used his persuasive tongue to try to make Lu Zhiyuan accept the fact that he was being confined to this little dark room.
âYou make restrictions on personal freedom sound so poetic.â Lu Zhiyuan closed his eyes. When it came to choosing between his wife and his mother, it was like an eternal dilemmaâsaving his wife or his mother if both were drowning.
Between his Dad and his Mom, who did he love the most? There was no doubt that Gu Ziyuâs favorite was his mother!
He hadnât taken any drastic measures, and Lu Zhiyuan should be grateful for that.
âGu Ziyu, do you know youâre indulging her?â
âI know!â Gu Ziyu said, âDo you think 1 donât want a healthy mother? Do you think I donât want her to be happy and carefree? 1 donât want her to hang herself on your crooked tree, but what can I do? Things have come to this point, and we can only proceed step by step. I took the wrong path. The spell you have on her is too strong and it only spurred her. Youâre confined to this little dark room because of me. You can scold me, hit me, it doesnât matter, but you canât leave. If you leave, sheâll really go insane!â
Lu Zhiyuan looked at him with a deep gaze. Gu Ciâs condition was obviously not right. He reached out his hand. âGive me your phone!â
Gu Ziyu happily handed him the phone. Lu Zhiyuan called Li Jiang, gestured for Gu Ziyu to leave, and Gu Ziyu didnât mind. He happily went out and closed the door.
As long as Father didnât leave, everything could be discussed.
Li Jiang answered the phone instantly, âThird MasterâŠâ
â1â11 be recuperating at Gu Ciâs place for a while. During this time, consult with Rong Li for anything that needs to be dealt with regarding Ji Chi. No need to seek my approval!â Lu Zhiyuanâs voice remained calm.
âThird Master, are you okay?â Li Jiang was anxious and somewhat puzzled. Third Master said heâd be recuperating, but he didnât say he was being imprisoned. Recuperation was just an excuse. He was losing his freedom.
Third Master had been in control for so many years, and he had only encountered setbacks with Jiang Junlin before. He didnât expect to run into trouble again, and it was with Gu Ci, no less. They were truly siblings!
âThatâs how it is!â Lu Zhiyuan hung up the phone.
Li Jiang was helpless and very confused. Ji Chi and Miss Gu Ci truly inherited the familyâs insanity. Those who they fell in love with⊠If it wasnât for mutual affection, theyâd be quite unlucky.
After he finished the call, Gu Ziyu came back in, took the phone, and Lu Zhiyuan said, âYou should stay at the Jiangâs house for a while.â
âWhy?â
âThis situation is not suitable for children.â Lu Zhiyuan kept a stern face. He didnât want Gu Ziyu to have this memory in his mind. He was still a child and didnât need to go through these things.
Gu Ziyu was about to argue, but Lu Zhiyuan said, âThis is the condition 1 gave Li Jiang to leave.â
âDeal!â Gu Ziyu knew that when his father said something, he meant it. He reluctantly agreed and then warned with good intentions, âDad, Mom is a bit crazy. Donât provoke her, or you might end up with broken limbs. Donât blame me for not warning you.â
Lu Zhiyuan sighed.
Gu Ziyu was very worried about Gu Ci. He feared that she might lose control. He couldnât monitor Gu Ciâs state at all times, which made him anxious. But his father certainly wouldnât want him to stay behind.
âFather, think it through. Mom is going crazy, and you canât control her. This household canât be without me!â
âGo to the Jiangâs house!â Lu Zhiyuan said firmly, not allowing any further discussion.
âFine!â Gu Ziyu shrugged. âThen⊠I wish you a good time eating and drinking in your little dark room.â
Gu Ziyu left the room. He had installed cameras in every corner of the house except for the little dark room. At the very least, he needed to monitor Gu Ciâs condition at all times, and Gu Ci had watched him install those cameras.
âWhat are you doing?â
âIâm going to stay at the Jiangâs house for a while. I have exams next week, and itâs too distracting to study at home. But I want to see your condition every day, so please donât block the cameras.â Gu Ziyu looked at her with concern. âMom, let me have some peace of mind, okay?â
âOkay!â Gu Ci was very obedient..
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