The scene that Old Gu, didn't dare to dream of has actually come true today. It's like walking down the street and suddenly getting hit by a jackpot falling from the sky. Old Gu even wonders if a few shareholders, sensing his imminent demise, suddenly had a conscience and decided to stage a play with his son. In his eyes, this speculation seems more plausible than the idea that his wayward son, who has been living recklessly for so many years, suddenly had an epiphany.

When Gu Shao arrives at the hospital, what he sees is his old father staring fixedly down the corridor. The young man looks lazy and indifferent, playing it cool, but that face is truly stunning. Regardless of gender, looking into his eyes for more than three seconds is enough to make one blush because he's just that good-looking. Well, that familiar careless look confirms that he is indeed the real deal and wasn't switched at birth.

Old Gu first breathed a sigh of relief, then immediately got angry, "What are you wandering around outside for? Hurry up and come over here!" Gu Shao, who was smiling, instantly changed his expression and quickened his pace as if accepting his fate. "What's going on here?" Old Gu Senior, scratching his head, looked serious. If he couldn't see through this kid's tricks at this point, he might as well have grown eyes in vain.

The only thing Old Gu couldn't understand was when this brat started pretending. "When did you find out about Xiao Xu'sscheming? Why didn't you tell me earlier?" The thought of treating Xu Li as his most valued subordinate, taking him everywhere, and even considering him as the successor to prevent his company from going bankrupt and himself from starving on the streets made Old Gu feel utterly aggrieved. Of course, what made him even angrier was the fact that this brat in front of him stood by and watched, clearly knowing but refusing to tell him, ultimately causing him to lose so much face. Old Gu had a premonition that his reputation as someone bad at judging character might be impossible to shake off in the future.

In response to Old Gu's question, Gu Shao felt wronged, "Didn't I tell you before? It's your fault for not believing me. How can you blame me?" Gu Shao had already mentioned that this Vice President named Xu Li wore a different mask when facing his old man and when facing the employees. He was two-faced, showing deference to his father and arrogance to the staff. It didn't seem like he was a good person, especially considering Xu Li's strong emphasis on money.

Even though Gu Shao wasn't officially working at the company, being the owner's son made it pretty easy for him to find out Xu Li's salary. After comparing it with Xu Li's spending habits and doing some simple math, Gu Shao noticed some inconsistencies. Given that Xu Li was someone his father trusted, Gu Shao, being cautious, quietly investigated the matter. His concern was rooted in the idea that he couldn't trust someone hanging around his father without understanding their true intentions. Unfortunately, Old Gu remained unaware that those he had interacted with over the years couldn't escape the watchful eyes of his son.

When the words fell, Old Gu didn't want to think: "When are you-" The next second, Old Gu suddenly remembered, it seemed that this little bastard seemed to have really said it.

At that time, he didn't take it seriously, he just thought that Gu Shao was crazy behind his back because he was going to entrust the company to Xu Li. Old Gu always thought that Gu Shao was simply out of childish jealousy, and he was still very angry at that time, thinking that he was eighteen or nineteen years old, and he was still so ignorant. Mr. Gu: "............" "So, you knew it from the beginning??" "Sort of." Gu Shao replied. If not, in just a few days, he didn't have time to react, the evidence had been collected a long time ago, but he didn't expect it to come in handy so soon. "At that time, Xu Li's involvement with the CEO of Huan Mei was not so deep, Even if we wanted to catch him, we could only pin it on him, not implicating the CEO of Huan Mei. I noticed Xu Li wasn't making significant moves within the company, and the impact wasn't too severe, so I let it slide. " he had hoped to catch a big fish, but there was such an accident, and I had no choice but to close the net in advance. So, indeed, this rascal had been standing by and watching the whole time. Old Gu's forehead vein suddenly twitched.

Because of Gu Shao's sudden outburst, even Mr. Gu gradually thought

There are a lot of details that he has been ignoring before. For example, my son was indeed very, very smart before he was six years old. It was not the ordinary smart kind, everyone who saw him praised him as a child prodigy. So later, Gu Shao "degenerated" at the speed of light, and Old Gu was very puzzled at that time, How could a child who was fine, hadn't experienced any trauma, and came from such a happy and harmonious family suddenly go astray?. Old Gu initially thought it might be the case of "Shang Zhongyong(The Chinese idiom "Shang Zhongyong" refers to a story where a well-behaved child, influenced by a poor companion, starts displaying negative behavior.)" or the death of his own mother hit him too hard, so he was like this.

Now, thinking about it, this rascal didn't suddenly become stupid, but simply evolved.

Speaking of which, when Xiao Shao was eight years old, less than three months after Old Hu's divorce, he made it clear that he did not like this uncle, and felt that this uncle was unfaithful and lacking moral character. At that time, how did Old Gu respond? Old Gu thought he was just a little kid at the time, what do you know? It's almost because

Beat him up for not respecting his elders. Thinking about it now, Old Gu suddenly realized that his judgment was not as good as that of a child.

"But you know you can't do anything." No, no, Old Gu still can't convince himself. At this time, the secretary on the side couldn't hold back, and added in a whisper: "Boss... You forgot, Young Master Gu graduated from one of the top 3 universities..." Someone who can get there are truly exceptional individuals. But in fact, the secretary often ignored this matter before today. It's truly baffling how Young Master Gu, with such an impressive resume to give others such an unreliable feeling. Old Gu was stunned: "What, he didn't go in through the back door." Yes?? "He didn't even have much class in high school!" Old Gu exclaimed. Gu Shao replied: "... I didn't go to class because I went to the competition, thank you. Otherwise, what did I use to apply to foreign universities?" At this moment, Old Gu realized that he knew too little about his son. He always thought that he was the best father in the world, but in the end, he was still so disqualified. Reflecting on it, he hadn't spent much time with his son. Like other business owners, he often used money to placate him. Thinking about it, Old Gu felt extremely guilty.

"You must resent me so much that you didn't want to tell me, right?" Even when Old Gu had looked at him with deep disappointment, he did have never defended himself. "Not really", In the next second, the young man's confused voice sounded. "How could you think that? Dad, what do you think?" Gu Shao shrugged: "Of course I don't tell you

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because I was afraid you'd slack off if you thought I had potential!" "What if you start thinking I'm successful, and you stop working hard to make money?" Compared to working hard like the exhausted wealthy second generation, u Shao still wants to be a wasted rich second generation who eats and drinks without worrying and stretches out his hand to ask for money.

Old Gu raised his head suddenly: "Huh? "As long as I'm useless, someone will always worry about me." And this is indeed the case, since Gu Shao found that the more he failed, the harder his old father worked, he became instantly transparent. "Especially in the last few years, haven't you noticed that the market value of the company has increased several times? This move is called "Looking to the father to become a dragon." Old Gu was shocked, and he looked at his son in disbelief: "No... don't you want to build your own career?" this young man actually has no ambition at all?

Gu Shao was also somewhat shocked: "Isn't our family's business big enough? We have a house, a yacht, bought a private jet two years ago, and if you like sports cars, you can buy them casually..." Gu Shao was a bit puzzled, "Do you think I still need to strive?" Old Gu suddenly choked... He suddenly felt that this little rascal made a lot of sense! In other words, he has been suffering all these years, while his son has been enjoying it. Old Gu felt a little unbalanced, aand couldn't help but try to salvage his dignity: "... But in that case, you may never experience the feeling of being in power. You are just dependent on me, and when I lose patience one day, and then give you a brother or sister, you'll have nothing. Old Gu felt that he couldn't go on like this and couldn't help but threaten. Gu Shao was not frightened at all, and even looked at his old father with some amusement. Old Gu was speechless all of a sudden. The boy trusted himself so much that he believed that even with a younger brother or sister, Dad would not abandon him. Sure enough, the favored child always has nothing to fear. Maybe it's precisely because of this temperament that Old Gu can't get rid of him.

“...you little rascal!” Feeling like he had been seen through, Old Gu gnashed his teeth. Then, he said angrily: "Didn't you say it doesn't matter? Why are you willing to take over the family business now? If you have the guts, don't take it. Just watch it crumble!" Honestly, Gu Shao was quite willing to do just that. After all, relying on savings, stocks, and his investments over the years, he was set for the rest of his life. He wasn't particularly attached to the family company. He had other plans outside that could astonish anyone who heard about them. How else did Star Universe Technology suddenly decide to collaborate with him? It's just that the company is the brainchild of Mr. Gu after all, and Gu Shao can't bear to see his father upset. "Isn't this because you've been so busy all these years, and I don't want to see you worry about it anymore, and I want you to have a good rest." This prodigal son always spoke so sweetly, Old Gu told himself not to fall for this brat's tricks, but deep down, he couldn't help feeling pleased. The child had grown up, knowing how to care for his old father."...You know how to say nice things to comfort your old father." Relaxed, Old Gu fell asleep muttering. What he didn't know was that not long after he closed his eyes, Gu Shao's expression changed.

The secretary jolted, and subconsciously looked over. What Gu Shao didn't mention earlier was that the reason he hadn't inquired about the company's affairs over the years was that he didn't have the time. Yes, Gu Shao didn't have time. Everyone, including his father, thought that the cancer on his father's body was caused by being tired from work, but only Gu Shao understood in his heart that this was not the case. When Gu Shao went abroad for university, he discovered that there was a history of hereditary cancer in their family. Gu Shao even went to a professional institution to do genetic testing, and the results were quite unfavorable. This is the main reason why he didn't prioritize wealth. Power and glory were like fleeting clouds, coming into the world with nothing and leaving with nothing. Only a healthy body was fundamental. His father's test results were relatively much better, and Gu Shao paid attention to his old father's work and diet a few years ago.

Even so, Old Gu still fell ill in middle age. Gu Shao has been thinking of ways all these years, including several foreign laboratories He has contacted. He just hope that the efforts he has made over the years would truly make a difference.

The secretary, listening in disbelief, looked at the young master before him, as if he were witnessing a phenomenon.

He understood every word, why couldn't he comprehend it when they were strung together? Fortunately, Gu Shao had only shared some basic information with the secretary, hoping that the latter could help provide cover without expecting any constructive advice. The secretary swallowed nervously, silently expressing that there was no problem, and he would definitely cooperate well.

At this moment, Gu Shao was unaware that there was a saying in this world: "Man proposes, God disposes." Sometimes fate is beyond human control.

Gu Shao had spent several years preparing customized drugs in advance. Initially, they had shown very positive effects, gradually eliminating cancer cells in Old Gu's body. However, the side effects of these drugs were substantial, requiring periodic breaks. During these breaks, the remaining cancer cells would fiercely counterattack. After several such cycles, dragging on for more than five years, Old Gu's life eventually came to an end.

"Don't be sad after I'm gone, don't trouble yourself. Dad knows you've done your best," Old Gu said with contentment in his final moments. He always felt that his efforts in raising this child were not in vain. In those more than twenty years, it was not in vain to cherish him. Looking at the current scale of the company and the batches of medicine transported from the laboratory, Old Gu, with a sickly appearance, still couldn't hide his satisfaction. Glancing around, whose child could be as filial and capable as his son?

It's just that this child is too sentimental, and that's not a good thing. Seeing the young man in front of him bowing his head in silence, his joints turning pale from gripping too hard, Old Gu felt a pain in his heart that surpassed the physical pain.

In his final moments, he continued to advise, "Sigh... Parents always walk ahead of their children... Everyone... has to go through this at some point... Regardless of who it is, when they reach this age, they have to start experiencing these things..."

First, it's grandparents, then parents, followed by siblings, even partners and children. From the moment we are born, life is a continuous process of loss.

But... that's someone else. Gu Shao doesn't want to and cannot accept it. He always thought that as long as he was clever enough, he could overcome anything. First, his mother, then his father. Gu Shao wanted to say that if he also left, there would be no one in this world who could unconditionally love him anymore. Even if he were truly a worthless playboy, someone would still love him. Someone would care if he had enough to eat and wear, and worry about his safety throughout life.

However, Gu Shao couldn't bring himself to say it. He couldn't let Old Gu leave with worry and regret. Gu Shao's palms were almost bleeding from the pressure, and he resorted to the acting skills he used to deceive people. Tilting his head back, he casually said, "Don't worry, Dad, I'll take care of myself."

Old Gu's eyesight had deteriorated, and he didn't suspect anything.

What he feared most was this brat crying. If he really cried, he would definitely not be able to bear leaving. Hearing these words, Old Gu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Soon, Old Gu gradually lost his breath. The cycle of life, from birth to old age and death, is a common occurrence. Everyone thought that Young Master Gu would be sad for a while and then recover. After all, life had to go on as usual. Until two months later, the secretary accidentally found a diagnosis report. The secretary initially thought it was left by Old Gu, until he saw the signature — Gu Shao.