noffsinger Chapter 91 Heartbreak
Chapter 91 Heartbreak
When Gu's mother slowly woke up, she found herself in her familiar and cozy bedroom. In a panic, she threw off the covers, got up hastily, and without even putting on her shoes, rushed towards the living room.
As soon as they entered the hall, Gu's mother grabbed her son Gu Wanfeng's sleeve impatiently and asked anxiously, "Wanfeng, tell your mother quickly, what's going on between you and Miss Su? Have you two made up?"
Gu Wanfeng slowly shook her head and replied with a somber expression, "Mother, please don't worry about these things. Between her and me... it's completely over. Her family even returned the betrothal gifts we sent."
Before she could finish speaking, a loud thud was heard. Mother Gu, as if struck by lightning, collapsed to the ground, immediately bursting into heart-wrenching sobs: "What happened?! Why did my perfectly good daughter-in-law suddenly refuse to marry me? Heavens, why do you torment me like this, making my life so miserable?!"
Seeing this, Gu Wanfeng quickly knelt down and gently comforted his mother, "Alright, alright, Mother, don't be too sad. Since it has already happened, there's no use in grieving." As he spoke, he carefully reached out his hands and helped his mother up from the cold ground. Then, he slowly and steadily led her step by step towards the room, intending to let his mother rest properly.
The saying "unlucky in love, lucky in career" couldn't be more fitting for Gu Wanfeng. Although his once highly anticipated engagement with Su Yuning had been called off, fate always seems to like to close one door and open another, even more brilliant window. Now, Gu Wanfeng's career is thriving and going smoothly.
With his keen insight, he embarked on a massive construction project near the docks, successfully building a luxurious and comfortable inn. This inn not only attracted numerous travelers from all directions but also became a landmark in the dock area. Simultaneously, Gu Wanfeng, with his decisive leadership and exceptional business acumen, secured contracts for both maritime freight and passenger transport. In no time, his fame spread far and wide, making him a well-known and powerful maritime tycoon.
Just then, a familiar and delicate figure appeared on the bustling dock. It was the gentle and charming Chestnut Girl who had come looking for her. She walked lightly to Gu Wanfeng, tilted her head slightly, her eyes sparkling with expectation, and softly pleaded, "Young Master Gu, I am new here and unfamiliar with the place. I've heard you are quite respected here; could you perhaps help me find a part-time job at the dock?"
Looking at the beautiful and charming girl in front of him, Gu Wanfeng couldn't help but smile. He asked with great interest, "I heard that you went back to your hometown a few days ago. Why have you come back now?"
Upon hearing this, Miss Chestnut couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, two delicate blushes as bright as peach blossoms instantly appearing on her cheeks. Her bright eyes curved into crescent shapes as she replied with a smile, "Yes, sir, it is indeed true. My trip back to my hometown was originally just to visit my elderly grandmother and discuss bringing her to live with us in the city. I never expected that when I mentioned this idea to her, she would agree without hesitation. So, we simply sold our house and land in our hometown at a low price, and then the two of us, grandmother and granddaughter, came hand in hand to this bustling city to start a new life."
At this point, Miss Chestnut paused, glancing up slightly to observe Gu Wanfeng's expression before cautiously saying, "Actually... my visit wasn't solely for this matter. I've also heard a little about your annulment of your engagement with Miss Su. I wonder if this has affected you?" She then looked at Gu Wanfeng with concern, seemingly trying to detect a flicker of emotion in his expression.
"Did you come here to laugh at me?" Gu Wanfeng raised his sword-like eyebrows, his eyes revealing a hint of displeasure and doubt, and asked coldly.
The girl standing in front of him quickly shook her head and hurriedly explained, "No, no, how could that be! Some people don't know how to cherish you, which only shows that they are blind and have no taste. As for me, I have always thought that you are exceptional. Whether it is your personality or your abilities, you are outstanding in every aspect. If I am fortunate enough to marry you, I will definitely cherish you like a treasure."
Hearing this, Gu Wanfeng was not pleased at all; instead, his anger flared even more. He raised his hand to make a stop gesture and impatiently interrupted, "Alright, alright, enough of this nonsense. Let's get down to business. From what you just said, are you looking for a job? To be honest, I don't really need any extra staff right now. However, Su Yuning's factory seems to be hiring recently. If you're interested, you can try your luck there."
Chestnut Girl's expectant face instantly turned to deep disappointment. She sighed softly, forced a smile, and said, "Never mind, thank you for your kindness anyway." With that, she turned and slowly walked away, leaving only a lonely figure that gradually disappeared into the distance.
Then, Gu's father strolled over with a big smile. As he approached, he asked cheerfully, "Son, who was that young lady just now? She seemed to have a good impression of you! Why don't you two try dating?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Wanfeng frowned slightly, his expression becoming unusually serious. He quickly replied, "Father, please don't tease me about this. I really don't have the mood to think about these matters of love and romance right now. Right now, I only want to focus on building my career." After saying this, he gently shook his head, indicating his disagreement with his father's suggestion.
However, Master Gu did not give up. He continued to earnestly advise, "Feng'er, your career is indeed crucial, but your marriage is equally important! I'm doing this for your own good. Listen to me, in my opinion, instead of exhausting yourself pursuing someone you admire, it would be better to marry a woman who loves you. After all, only someone who truly loves you will genuinely and steadily spend the rest of their life with you." After saying this, Master Gu looked at his son expectantly, hoping he would take his advice to heart.
"Yes, Father." Young Master Gu replied casually, his face full of perfunctory expression, as if it were just a casual remark. After saying that, he hurriedly added, "I have urgent business to attend to, so I won't keep you company any longer." Before he finished speaking, Gu Wanfeng appeared as fast as the wind, his steps as hurried as a shooting star, and disappeared from the dock in the blink of an eye.
At this moment, in front of the Ni Chang Pavilion, Gu Wanfeng paced back and forth without revealing his expression, his heart filled with turmoil and indecision. He knew that Su Yuning was inside this pavilion, but the thought of seeing her soon filled him with an indescribable mix of emotions, leaving him unsure of how to react. Thus, he could only stand there like a wooden statue, staring blankly at the tightly closed door, his heart filled with longing to catch another glimpse of her beautiful face.
Time ticked by, and just as Gu Wanfeng was losing patience, the door finally opened slowly. A graceful figure stepped out—it was Su Yuning, the woman he had been longing for day and night. She wore an elegant long dress, her figure graceful, like a fairy descending to earth. However, Su Yuning, focused only on her journey, didn't notice anyone at the door. When she inadvertently looked up and saw Gu Wanfeng before her, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Oh my! What are you doing here?" Her astonishment was palpable.
Faced with Su Yuning's exclamation, Gu Wanfeng was slightly taken aback at first, then quickly came back to his senses and said in a concise and direct tone, "I have something to discuss with you."
"What is it? Please speak freely." Su Yuning smiled slightly, revealing a smile as beautiful as spring flowers in bloom, and replied politely in a tone as gentle as a spring breeze.
"A close friend of mine is looking for a part-time job. I wonder if you could invite her to work at your factory?" Gu Wanfeng asked cautiously, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
"Who is the young master referring to?" Su Yuning asked, her beautiful eyes slightly wide with a look of confusion.
“Miss Chestnut,” Gu Wanfeng hurriedly replied, afraid that Su Yuning might not have heard him clearly.
Upon hearing the name, Su Yuning nodded without hesitation and replied, "Of course! Just have her come to our factory to report for duty tomorrow. I'll arrange for someone to guide her through the work processes and job requirements." After saying that, she smiled at Gu Wanfeng in a friendly manner.
Seeing Su Yuning agree so readily, Gu Wanfeng was overjoyed, but soon a hint of hesitation appeared on his face, as if he still had something to say but didn't know how to start.
"What's wrong? You seem hesitant to speak. Is there something else you want to ask me?" Su Yuning tilted her head curiously at Gu Wanfeng, her eyes full of confusion.
When Su Yuning asked this, Gu Wanfeng seemed to have finally made up her mind. She took a deep breath and said seriously, "Actually, there's something else I've been wanting to ask you... Since we canceled our engagement, have you apologized to your parents and explained things clearly? After all, both sets of parents agreed to the engagement in the first place." As she said this, Gu Wanfeng couldn't help but sigh softly, and her gaze shifted elsewhere, as if she couldn't bear to look directly at Su Yuning's reaction.
Su Yuning blushed slightly, revealing a somewhat embarrassed smile. She gently bit her lip and said, "Well... hehehe, I'm really too embarrassed to see them, and I'm also worried that I'll upset them, so I've been hiding in the Ni Chang Pavilion and haven't dared to go home at all." After saying that, she lowered her head, like a child who had done something wrong.
At this moment, Gu Wanfeng raised an eyebrow and replied without hesitation, "What's the big deal! Things have to be resolved eventually. Don't worry, I'll go with you to meet your parents. If anything happens, I'll take care of it! Don't be afraid, I'm here." His words were firm and powerful, full of unquestionable domineering presence.
Hearing this, Su Yuning hesitated, a hint of worry and uncertainty in her eyes. She said softly, "Isn't this inappropriate? After all, this is my family matter..." However, before she could finish, Gu Wanfeng had already grabbed her soft, boneless hand and, without further ado, pulled her into the carriage parked nearby. Then, he quickly jumped onto the carriage shaft, cracked the whip, and hurriedly drove the carriage towards Xinghua Village.
Just then, Ye Beichen, who was sitting by the second-floor window, witnessed this scene. At first, he thought the two were simply exchanging greetings like ordinary friends. But he never expected that Gu Wanfeng would so easily walk away with his beloved girlfriend. This instantly enraged Ye Beichen, who thought to himself: This is outrageous! This is intolerable! Since things have come to this point, there's no point in holding back any longer!
Unable to contain his anger any longer, he dashed downstairs, mounted his horse, raised the reins, and roared, "Giddy up!" He then sped off like an arrow, chasing after Gu Wanfeng and Su Yuning in the direction they had gone.
At the edge of that vast, boundless grassland, people's moods varied, a mix of joy and sorrow. At this very moment, Xiaodoukou was undoubtedly at the pinnacle of her life. Not long ago, she had been bestowed the title of concubine, a feat that already made many women envious. However, even more fortunate was that she had become pregnant so quickly.
Since becoming pregnant, Xiaodoukou had become the darling of the grassland chieftain. Every day, a constant stream of delicacies was delivered to her residence—all sorts of rare and exquisite foods, fine wines and delicacies. Her beautiful clothes and dazzling jewelry piled up like mountains, a dazzling array that made one's eyes spin. Faced with such pampering, Xiaodoukou's joy was indescribable; she was always beaming with happiness, her pretty little face radiating joy.