Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Father and Son
Chapter 118: Father and Son
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Lu Zhiyuan blushed, and unwilling to waste his vacation, he couldn’t help but lower his head and kissed Gu Ci. The two of them fell onto the sofa, passionately entwined. Lu Zhiyuan pressed her down and kissed her deeply, lifting Gu Ci’s T-shirt, revealing her delicate waist.
He pressed against her, breathing heavily, the kisses becoming more intense. His muscles were restless, as if on fire, and their skin touched as if they wanted to merge together, intimately intertwined.
In a hoarse voice, he pressed his nose against her and said, “Choose between me and Gu Ziyu!”
Gu Ci remained silent.
She shook her head gently, not choosing.
A mischievous glint flashed in Lu Zhiyuan’s peach blossom eyes, and suddenly he lowered his head, kissing her neck. Gu Ci couldn’t resist tilting her head back, exposing her vulnerable neck. Lu Zhiyuan bit down on her collarbone, causing pain and tingling. Gu Ci’s waist softened, and she collapsed on the sofa, her rapid breath mingling with his.
Gu Ci was both embarrassed and annoyed. “Lu Zhiyuan!”
Her collarbone bore his bite mark, and Lu Zhiyuan laughed as he licked the mark, seductive and sexy. With one hand, he rubbed her slender waist. “Is Gu Ziyu more important, or am I? Can he do this?”
His voice was like a bite in her ear.
Gu Ci’s mind exploded. She lightly slapped his face. “What nonsense are you talking about? He’s just a child.”
“Aren’t you in a sibling relationship?” He even curled her toes with his strength. Gu Ci blushed and felt annoyed, evading him as he leaned in for a kiss. The two of them entangled on the sofa.
And they indulged in this intimacy for the entire morning.
Lu Zhiyuan felt completely satisfied… It seemed pretty good!
Staying indoors was not bad either!
Gu Ci changed into a new outfit and was so angry that she didn’t want to talk to him. However, Lu Zhiyuan dragged her out for a drive. October was the perfect season for a drive in City A.
Many famous attractions were crowded during the National Day holiday, but the suburbs were less crowded. Lu Zhiyuan took Gu Ci to the suburbs for a drive.
He had planned it well—eating at a farmhouse restaurant in the suburbs, going for a drive in the afternoon, and returning home before six o’clock. But his plan was interrupted by a phone call from Lu Ze.
“It’s the holidays and you’re not coming home? Are you rebelling?” Lu Ze asked.
“It’s the holidays, why don’t you go on a trip? Why stay at home?” Lu Zhiyuan couldn’t help but mock. “Oh, I forgot, your dear son is in the hospital, so you don’t have the mood to travel.”
Lu Ze was infuriated and hung up the phone. Gu Ci, on the other hand, couldn’t bear it. “Since there’s nothing else to do, let’s go back and have dinner with Uncle Lu.”
“I’m not going!”
“I haven’t seen him in a long time.” Gu Ci smiled lightly. “Let’s just say 1 want to see him.”
“Are both Lu Ze and Gu Ziyu against me?” Was it so difficult for him to have some alone time with Gu Ci?
Gu Ci cried and laughed, “It’s a long National Day holiday.”
Lu Zhiyuan’s sharp tongue was a bit excessive, but he was really obedient to Gu Ci. He reluctantly returned to Lu’s house with her. He didn’t even greet anybody. The butler was happy to see him, and Lu Ze was completely forgotten.
Lu Ze smiled and greeted Gu Ci as if she were his own daughter.
Gu Ci had come from the suburbs and bought some fresh agricultural products and fruits. Lu Ze marveled at the fact that Gu Ci, who was said to be unsociable and ignorant of social norms, was actually thoughtful.
They arrived early, before sunset. Lu Ze couldn’t help but reminisce about the past. “Cici always followed Zhiyuan and called him ‘Third Brother,’ inseparable from each other. After so many years, Uncle is happy to see you together again.”
Lu Zhiyuan drank his tea, which tasted similar to the tea at Gu Ci’s home, accompanied by Western pastries from the kitchen, which he enjoyed very much.
“Uncle looks radiant and seems to be getting younger.”
“How can you praise with your eyes wide open? He has more wrinkles around his eyes and more white hair.”
“You brat!” Lu Ze threw a book at him. “Are you looking for a fight?”
Lu Zhiyuan caught the book without minding. Lu Ze was almost sixty years old, and perhaps due to his exertions, he had more gray hair than his peers. Gu Ci saw that he was still in good spirits and thought about how Lu Ze had a stroke in his previous life.
Gu Ci said, “Uncle gets a regular check-up every year, so his health must be well-maintained.”
“His two good-for-nothing sons keep causing trouble for him. It’s a miracle he’s in good health.”
“How can you say that? Wasn’t it you who injured Lu Shijie’s legs?”
“He deserved it.”
Father and son bantered, but Gu Ci didn’t participate. He got up and habitually wanted to hit Lu Zhiyuan, but he felt dizzy and stumbled a little. Gu Ci hurriedly went to support him. “Lu Zhiyuan!”
Seeing the situation, Lu Zhiyuan also reached out to help him sit down. “Old man, are you okay?”
The butler happened to bring some fruit. “The master hasn’t been feeling well lately, always feeling sleepy and prone to headaches and dizziness.”
“Did he go to the hospital for a check-up?” Lu Zhiyuan furrowed his brow, sounding concerned but also harsh.
“I just had a physical examination, everything is normal.” Lu Ze rubbed his forehead. “You’ve scolded me a few times, and miraculously I’ve gotten better.” “Why did you even go to the doctor, then?”
Gu Ci furrowed her brow. “Go get a glass of water for Uncle.”
The two exchanged a glance, and Lu Zhiyuan went to fetch a glass of water. Lu Ze drank it, and he gradually recovered, waving his hand. “Old people need to accept their age. If the body can’t keep up, so be it.”
Gu Ci’s voice was gentle. “Uncle, you should rest more and take walks in the courtyard when you have free time. Exercise and stay healthy.”
“It’s only Cici who cares. Unlike this brat who always comes to annoy me.”
Gu Ci also knew that Lu Ze had something to say to Lu Zhiyuan, so she deliberately made herself scarce and went to the garden to enjoy the scenery. The phoenix tree in Lu’s courtyard was over a hundred years old, with lush branches and leaves. When it bloomed, it was a beautiful sight in the courtyard. Now that the flowers had withered, the branches and leaves were still verdant, presenting a beautiful scene.
The butler poured some cold tea, added hot tea, and brought it to the garden. Gu Ci thanked him and enjoyed the tea while admiring the view.
After six o’clock, Third Master took over. Lu Ze and Lu Zhiyuan chatted as usual, and this meal made Lu Ze the happiest.
After dinner, Lu Zhiyuan went upstairs to take care of some matters, and Gu Ci accompanied Lu Ze for a walk in the garden. Gu Ci couldn’t help but ask, “Uncle, do you know that Lu Zhiyuan has a dual personality?”
“He told you?”
Gu Ci understood in her heart. “Yes.”
Lu Ze’s face became solemn. This was also the reason why he nurtured Lu Shijie. He loved Lu Zhiyuan, but he also knew that Lu Zhiyuan was special and not interested in the Lu Corporation. He could only groom a successor.
He consulted experts, who said that people with dissociative identity disorder wouldn’t live long if left untreated. Before Lu Zhiyuan reached adulthood, he couldn’t interfere with his son’s decisions, and even after reaching adulthood, it would be difficult.
“This matter must be kept secret and not leaked to the outside world.” Lu Ze was deeply worried. “If possible… Cici, try to persuade him to seek treatment. You’re the only one who can convince him.”
Gu Ci thought to herself, “Lu Zhiyuan was so stubborn, he would definitely refuse. The Third Uncle so repulsed him, and if he received treatment and became what the Third Uncle said, that would be the real Lu Zhiyuan. How could Lu Zhiyuan be willing?”
“When did this start?”