Chapter 18
Chapter 18
“Don’t remove it!” Gu Ci said calmly. “This trending topic about Gu Chuyun was definitely paid for. Let her keep it, let it stay as a headline. I want to see how it unfolds.”
Reluctantly, Gu Ziyu obeyed the instruction.
Upstairs, Lu Zhiyuan looked at the persistent trending topic that couldn’t be removed and asked Lijiang, “Don’t tell me you don’t want to do this anymore? My trending topic has been up all day, and you can’t take it down?”
Lijiang lamented, “Third Young Master, it’s unfair. I paid money, paid a lot, but I can’t take it down. The other party is a highly skilled hacker. I have no way to deal with them.”
“Which hacker is so bored that they keep making me the headline?”
“Perhaps… the hacker wants to see some gossip?”
“Find that damn hacker and bring them down. I want them dead!” Lu Zhiyuan exclaimed.
Lijiang smiled awkwardly, trying to maintain politeness, “Third Young Master, the opponent is a top-tier global hacker, definitely among the best. We… can’t trace them.”
Lu Zhiyuan sneered, “Does the tech team not want their year-end bonuses this year?”
Lijiang took a deep breath and made another suggestion, “Third Young Master, how about… acquiring the Tudou platform?”
Lu Zhiyuan’s face darkened, “Get lost!”
“Yes, right away!” Thankfully, Third Young Master finally told him to leave. Without hesitation, Lijiang quickly departed.
Holding his phone, Lu Zhiyuan contemplated sending a message to Gu Ci to explain the trending topic situation. But at the thought of being unable to remove it, he knew Gu Ci would mock his incompetence.
Just then, Gu Chuyun posted a statement.
Gu Chuyun: I have known Lu Zhiyuan since childhood, and he is a very kind and generous person. He would never do anything to harm his brother. Everyone, please do not overinterpret.
This statement defended Lu Zhiyuan while also hinting at their long-standing relationship and not denying the rumors of their imminent engagement. It could be described as hitting three birds with one stone.
As soon as Lijiang saw the trending topic, he informed Lu Zhiyuan, who was in training. His gaze turned serious, and he broke his usual pattern of posting racing news on his account by posting a statement.
Lu Zhiyuan: I am not acquainted with Gu Chuyun. Don’t try to create false connections!
Once Lu Zhiyuan made his statement, another earthquake shook the social network. As a global superstar and the epitome of a top-tier celebrity, his social media accounts typically focused on racing information or advertisements. He carefully controlled the number of advertisements and had previously remained silent when the media spread rumors about his early romance. However, his rare denial quickly shot up to the top headlines.
Gu Chuyun was confident that Lu Zhiyuan wouldn’t care about what the media said. But she didn’t expect Lu Zhiyuan’s unprecedented denial, which instantly made her the target of ridicule. The fans of both sides engaged in heated arguments, leading to a fierce online battle.
Gu Ci thoroughly enjoyed watching the chaos unfold, finding it highly entertaining. Gu Chuyun must be furious, considering her feelings for Lu Zhiyuan. It was quite satisfying, and Gu Ci’s good mood even prompted her to have an extra bowl of lunch.
“Mom, we have nothing to do this afternoon. Let’s go watch a movie!” Gu Ziyu suggested.
In his previous life, he had always wished to watch a movie with his mother. The children next door always boasted about how their parents took them to see animated films on weekends.
“Sure!” Gu Ci wasn’t in a rush for revenge. When she was reborn, revenge was her top priority, but having Ziyu by her side made her prioritize her love for him.
After having lunch, they dressed in matching outfits and headed out. Coincidentally, Lu Zhiyuan came downstairs at that moment, appearing relaxed and dressed in a coordinated color scheme.
“Where are you going?” Lu Zhiyuan asked with a half-smile.
“To watch a movie!” Gu Ci didn’t hide her intentions, but she hadn’t planned on inviting Lu Zhiyuan, knowing he had training to attend to.
Lu Zhiyuan’s gaze swept over them, clearly displeased. “Are you still wearing matching outfits?”
Gu Ziyu had a look of confusion.
Gu Ci remained silent for three seconds before replying, “Lu Zhiyuan, these are mother-son outfits.”
“Who would believe you’re mother and son?”
“Then who would think we’re a couple?” Gu Ci countered. She knew that Lu Zhiyuan had a strong possessive streak, which left a deep impression from their past life. He would be hostile even toward a cat if she showed kindness to it. But his jealousy had gone overboard this time.
Gu Ziyu was his son!
“Sister, it’s trendy now to have relationships between older women and younger men,” Gu Ziyu innocently and naively looked at her. “Sister, wait for me to grow up. I’ll marry you.”
Gu Ci was speechless.
My dear, please don’t provoke him any further.
Your father’s jealousy can be unreasonable, so be careful not to push him too far.
A hint of gloom passed through Lu Zhiyuan’s gaze, and in an instant, Gu Ziyu became his number one target for vengeance. “I’ll go with you to watch the movie.”
Gu Ziyu was unhappy. He just wanted to have a date with his mother and didn’t want to bring his father along as a third wheel. “I’ll only buy two tickets.”
“It’s okay, I’ll buy three more,” Lu Zhiyuan replied.
Gu Ziyu, was speechless.
“Let’s go together!” Gu Ci looked deeply at Lu Zhiyuan. In fact, going to watch a movie with him was also her wish. In her previous life, after being released from prison with her appearance ruined, she became insecure and depressed, rarely leaving her house and avoiding crowds. She didn’t want to take away the romantic moments that Lu Zhiyuan deserved.
Gu Ziyu was a little upset about having an extra third wheel, and Lu Zhiyuan gave him a provocative look. Gu Ziyu took a deep breath; his image as a well-behaved child was starting to crumble.
In Lu Zhiyuan’s garage, filled with nearly a hundred cars, he deliberately chose a sports car. “Gu Ziyu, sorry to inconvenience you. Please sit in the back.”
The sports car had limited space in the back seat, and Gu Ziyu squeezed himself into a tiny space, his eyes welling up with tears. “Sister, he’s bullying me.”
“Be more magnanimous and don’t stoop to his level,” Gu Ci, a master of tears disciplined. “Lu Zhiyuan, you’re so childish.”
Lu Zhiyuan ignored her remarks and proudly showed off his driving skills, overtaking other vehicles on the road. Even though it was a congested urban area, he insisted on driving as if on a race track. Gu Ziyu exclaimed, “Show-off!”
“Sister…” Gu Ziyu whimpered all the way, pitifully holding Gu Ci’s hand and acting spoiled. “I feel uncomfortable… I want to throw up.”
“Lu Zhiyuan, slow down,” Gu Ci requested.
Lu Zhiyuan glanced back at Gu Ziyu and remarked, “Little milk bun, where did you learn your acting skills?”
“Brother, what are you talking about?” Gu Ziyu innocently and pitifully looked at him, then turned to Gu Ci and continued to act spoiled. “Sister, it seems that Brother doesn’t like me. Maybe I should go home and not bother you anymore.”
Gu Ci took a deep breath, pinching his little chubby face. Baby, we can’t break character. Remember, you were supposed to be an adorable and cute little darling. Why did your character suddenly change?
Lu Zhiyuan was indeed afraid that Gu Ziyu would throw a tantrum. If Gu Ci decided not to watch the movie, he would feel at a loss. So, he suppressed his temper, got out of the car, and Gu Ziyu immediately held Gu Ci’s hand, looking proud as he glanced at Lu Zhiyuan.
You can’t hold her hand.
Lu Zhiyuan smiled ambiguously at him, contemplating the numerous plans he had to abandon him.
Throughout the journey, Gu Ci observed the father and son challenging each other’s boundaries, but she pretended not to see anything. The war between men had nothing to do with her as a woman.
“Lu Zhiyuan, our baby is only six years old,” Gu Ci couldn’t help but think when she noticed his unfriendly gaze. He was his biological son, so could he just bear with it? After all, his own father had borne with him in the past.