Mr Gu's First Doting Marriage

Chapter 865: Chapter 866: Fierce Argument

“If my mere existence is enough to drive a wedge between the two of you, then Uncle had better give up sooner rather than later. At the end of the day, it was Uncle who snatched love away. Twice. This time, I will definitely win Yangyang back. At least now I can prove that whether it’s Yangyang or Xia Ye, the person they need more is me.”

“Alright, tell me, what’s your plan? Deliberately approaching Yangyang over and over, stirring up trouble between us, creating conflicts, and vying for shares and status in the company—is that your plan?”

“I won’t stir up trouble, because I won’t mention you even in passing to Yangyang. I simply let her see clearly that I love her more than you do, and that she would be happier with me. Uncle, I think this is fair competition. After all, you two aren’t married yet, are you?”

“You can’t destroy our relationship. Yangyang and I have been through thick and thin. If she really wanted to accept you, she would have done so a long time ago.”

Gu Zhaohan’s voice was calm, “Uncle, do you think we didn’t share any emotions over these years in the United States? We’ve been through storms no less severe than the ones you’ve faced. Every time Xia Ye was on the brink of death, I was the one by her side. That’s why when something happens to Xia Ye, the first person she thinks of is me, not you.”

Gu Zhaohan’s words seemed to truly pierce Gu Qichen’s heart.

Yes, when something happened to Xia Ye, the first person Xia Yangyang thought of was Gu Zhaohan.

Xia Yangyang had packed some clothes for Xia Ye and brought them to the hospital room.

Then she saw Gu Qichen.

Gu Qichen was sitting by the bed, holding Xia Ye’s small hand.

From Xia Yangyang’s angle, she could only see Gu Qichen’s profile: cold and somber.

Xia Yangyang walked in.

She acted as if nothing was wrong, “You’re here.”

Her voice was somewhat cold as well.

But more than that, it was tinged with an indescribable weariness.

Gu Qichen looked up, his gaze steadily fixed on Xia Yangyang.

“Why didn’t you call me when Xia Ye was hospitalized?”

Gu Qichen’s eyes were sharp like cold arrows, his voice clearly restrained and controlled.

Xia Yangyang replied, “Calling you wouldn’t have been of any help other than making you worry.”

“But I’m Xia Ye’s father. Would you rather turn to Gu Zhaohan than face this with me together?”

When Xia Yangyang heard the name Gu Zhaohan, her heart felt an ironic sense of ‘as expected.’

That’s what Gu Qichen cared about the most after all.

Xia Yangyang didn’t feel like explaining too much about Gu Zhaohan anymore.

“Because he’s a doctor, because my first reaction all these years when Xia Ye was in trouble was to find him, because at times like this, he’s more useful than you. Gu Qichen, isn’t this the answer you wanted to hear?”

Gu Qichen’s gaze was heavy, and finally he said, “You’ve finally told the truth.”

Gu Qichen got up and left the hospital room.

He couldn’t contain himself, feeling that if he stayed in the same room with Xia Yangyang any longer, they would end up in a fierce argument.

Actually, Gu Zhaohan was right.

Xia Yangyang did have feelings for Gu Zhaohan, a very special kind of attachment.

Gu Qichen had always felt that their getting back together this time was the result of his relentless pursuit, taking advantage when Gu Zhaohan was in the United States at an academic conference.

Xia Yangyang’s sense of commitment to their current relationship had changed significantly from before.

She might be with him because of their close relationship four years ago, or perhaps to give Xia Ye a complete family.

But she still maintained a closeness with Gu Zhaohan that went beyond friendship, something akin to a romantic relationship.

And that was something Gu Qichen absolutely couldn’t tolerate.