Chapter 456

Lin Zhao glared at him.

Gu Chenghuai: "..."

"I've been busy with work at the military region, where would I provoke him?" He held Lin Zhao's hand, his expression serious, "Zhaozhao, believe me, I really didn't provoke him. This kid is wronging me, you have to restore my innocence."

Lin Zhao was the judge of the family; whoever felt wronged would come to find her.

Looking at his father like this, 'Gu Zhihang' was stunned, unable to imagine this was the tired and old man in his memory.

Nowadays, he was dignified and powerful, carrying the calmness and confidence of a superior, but in front of Mom, he was easygoing and patient, indulging her little temper, cooperating with her acting...

In his memory, he had long been the youngest chief in the military region, covered in thousands of glories, shining brightly.

So Dad's life was supposed to be like this.

For a moment, 'Gu Zhihang' actually felt relieved.

He suddenly smiled.

Gu Chenghuai said, "Zhaozhao, look, he's still smiling, the guy who pits his old man..."

Before he finished speaking, he was slapped on the shoulder by Lin Zhao, "In front of the children, don't talk nonsense, what if the second cub learns to be bad?"

She treated 'Gu Zhihang' as the little boy who lost his mother at five.

"Zhaozhao, are you too partial?" Gu Chenghuai looked at Lin Zhao, "You glared at me because of that kid today, and now you're hitting me. I just came back to eat a bun, didn't do anything... I need an explanation."

'Gu Zhihang' remained silent. This scene filled his long-empty heart with flesh and blood. So this is what it's like when both Mom and Dad are around.

Lin Zhao pushed the man, "Don't act up, you want an explanation, I won't give it. I'm partial to my second cub, so what? Do you dare to have an opinion?"

Gu Chenghuai's eyes paused, "I don't dare. You are my chief, I don't dare to have an opinion, and I don't dare to have a suspected opinion."

'Gu Zhihang' watched this scene quietly, the corners of his mouth rising involuntarily.

"Fuck! That's my mom and dad, get out of my body!"

The person in the sea of consciousness actually woke up, angrily launching a challenge.

'Gu Zhihang's' head felt heavy.

"So noisy! Shut up, be careful I'll mince you." He opened his mouth to threaten.

Gu Zhihang cursed, "Mince it, you mince it, occupying my body and still so arrogant, you... you are simply reversing the heavens."

"What can you do to me?" The nasty voice sounded again.

Just after a few sentences of dialogue, 'Gu Zhihang's' head hurt as if it had been drilled by an electric drill.

He stood up, "I'm sleepy, going back to the room to sleep for a while."

Lin Zhao saw the second cub's face was pale, her fingers curled slightly, and she said with concern, "... Go, don't forget to close the window."

"Hmm."

After 'Gu Zhihang' left, Gu Chenghuai frowned and asked Lin Zhao, "What exactly is going on with him?"

He was a firm materialist and couldn't imagine things that broke science, but he could feel the weirdness in his son.

It was as if he had become a different person.

"... It's nothing, watched a movie, imitating the way people in the movie talk," Lin Zhao made up a lie.

She knew about Zhihang's change but couldn't explain it. Even if she said it, the man couldn't understand. Most importantly, if mentioned, it would inevitably involve the original book's plot—

It was enough that she knew; Gu Chenghuai didn't need to know. If he knew, he would probably punch himself twice, regretting why he wasn't by her and the children's side, questioning where he died, and would probably be unable to sleep night after night, in extreme pain.

Gu Chenghuai believed Lin Zhao's words; Gu Zhihang had such a criminal record.

He shook his head, "Started again, if his business partners knew he was like this, how could the pen for signing contracts fall..."

"This doesn't affect my son's business being big and prosperous," Lin Zhao retorted.

Gu Chenghuai looked at her, "Zhaozhao, why do I feel that your temper is especially big today, are you sure no one gave you a hard time?"

"It's you, it's you, it's you, you gave me a hard time." Lin Zhao pinched the man's cheeks, applied a little force, and pulled them to both sides, counting as settling accounts after the autumn.

When she died early, where was this person? Why did her children have no father or mother, and each had a tragic ending?!

Even knowing that the power of the plot couldn't be resisted, Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel some resentment in her heart.

Gu Chenghuai had a head full of question marks but didn't argue with his lover, helplessly saying, "Okay, my fault, how do you want me to coax you?"

Lin Zhao immediately said, "You find a chance to take me and the second cub to see Seeing Qian Bao."

"Missing the little one?" Gu Chenghuai's eyes were indulgent.

"Yes, can we see him?" Lin Zhao asked. She had talked to the second cub and knew he wanted to see the third cub.

"Yes, since you've brought it up, why can't we? I'll go contact them," Gu Chenghuai said.

Lin Zhao hugged his neck happily, kissed his face, her glowing face filled with smiles, "My man is really capable."

Gu Chenghuai's mouth couldn't help but curl up. Just as he was about to say something, Lin Zhao stood up, "Then hurry up and contact them."

"Okay, I'll contact them immediately," Gu Chenghuai said immediately.

"Then I'll leave it to you." Lin Zhao didn't stare at him, walked towards the room, took her change of clothes, and entered the bathroom.

Gu Chenghuai always rushed to do what he promised his wife. Watching Lin Zhao leave, he immediately picked up the phone and dialed a number.

After saying a few words, he successfully achieved his goal.

After Lin Zhao finished her shower, Gu Chenghuai stepped forward, took the towel from her hand, and wiped his wife's hair, "Contacted them, we can go the day after tomorrow, Seeing Qian Bao can spare some time."

Lin Zhao looked up, her eyes looking at her husband with reliance, "Really, so good, do you have time to go together?"

Gu Chenghuai's movements paused, a look of guilt appearing in his eyes, "I can't go."

"It's okay, you're busy, I know, I'll drive the second cub there," Lin Zhao patted his arm.

Gu Chenghuai's eyes were soft.

'Gu Zhihang' returned to the room, with roars in his ears.

"Get out of my body, ah ah ah ah ah, what kind of skill is it to grab someone else's body, come over here, let's have a fight."

'Gu Zhihang' lay on the bed, the roar in his ears grew louder, "That's my bed, don't lie on my bed!"

"Just lying, just lying," 'Gu Zhihang' answered loudly.

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!" Another round of screaming.

"Noisy," 'Gu Zhihang' said impatiently.

Gu Zhihang was speechless, his stomach full of dirty words. Thinking that this annoying thing shared the same father, mother, and ancestors as him, it wasn't easy to scold, and his face turned red.

He took a deep breath, "How long are you going to play?"

He had a vague feeling that the other version of himself had another purpose for coming to his body, but he didn't know how long he would be locked up, and he was extremely restless.

"Until I don't want to play anymore," 'Gu Zhihang' answered him in his heart.

"Regardless of what shameful past you have, it has nothing to do with my family. Don't hurt them, especially... don't use my body to hurt them." Gu Zhihang's tone was solemn and sincere.

'Gu Zhihang' opened his eyes, looking at the warm room. Body memory told him that this was decorated by Mom.

What he hadn't received, the Gu second cub of this world had received it all.

He couldn't deceive himself; he was indeed jealous, even hateful, uncontrollably giving birth to a greedy heart wanting to take it all for himself.

"Speak, don't be silent, promise me, don't hurt my family." Gu Zhihang felt his consciousness sinking, his tone tinged with urgency.

But until his consciousness fell into deep sleep again, he didn't get that affirmative answer as he wished.

A long time passed.

The young man on the bed had his right arm over his eyes, muttering in his mouth.

"How could I bear to..."

The Gu second cub of this world was really easy to deceive. Looking sharp, but actually too emotional. Clearly, if he wasn't willing, he wouldn't be able to occupy the control of this body, but for some reason, Gu Zhihang actually fulfilled him.

Was it that people living in love were so selfless?

Completely different from him.

He had very little in that life. If he didn't fight or grab, he wouldn't get anything. There was no such word as yielding in his world, only plunder.

"Gu Zhihang, I really envy you."

In the blink of an eye, it was the day to see Seeing Qian Bao.

Yaobao learned that Mom and Second Brother were going to see Little Brother, couldn't sit still, asked for a day off, and insisted on following.

Lin Zhao's expression was indulgent, and she didn't say anything.

After Yaobao got into the car, she let out a hee hee hee laugh.

'Gu Zhihang' looked at her through the rearview mirror, a smile flashing in his eyes.

"Second Brother is laughing at me." Yaobao met his smiling eyes, hugged Lin Zhao's arm, and complained to her.

"No, your Second Brother thinks you look good when you laugh," Lin Zhao rubbed her daughter's forehead, her voice soft.

'Gu Zhihang' nodded, "... Yes."

The moment the words fell, he released the brake, and the sedan slid out instantly.

That strong sense of push-back came.

"Second Brother!!!" Yaobao was startled, shouting in a tone of accusation, "You scared me to death, luckily I'm used to wearing a seatbelt."

'Gu Zhihang' slowed down, his tone apologetic, "Sorry."

He hadn't driven for a long time, and his hands were a bit rusty. Besides, he had always driven in a life-risking way.

"It's nothing, driving is like this, if you're not careful, you'll rush too hard. Slow down next time, be careful of pedestrians," Lin Zhao's voice was soothing.

'Gu Zhihang', an orphan, had received many cold looks when learning to drive from others, and being looked down upon was a common occurrence. That person took the money cleanly but didn't teach well, just waiting for him to make mistakes, and then would fiercely belittle him. That kind of smirk looking at a fool, even if he didn't deliberately recall it, was like a thorn stuck in his heart.

At this very moment, hearing Mom's gentle voice, 'Gu Zhihang' seemed to see the helpless young man smile.

"Got it," he responded, and the car drove very steadily afterward.

Yaobao looked at her Second Brother's back as he drove. At a certain moment, she felt a deep sadness lingering on him, making her nose sour.

"So strange..." she suddenly said.

Lin Zhao looked over, "What's wrong?"

Yaobao looked at Second Brother again, and that inexplicable feeling disappeared in a flash, not even leaving a ripple.

"No, nothing, just had a strange illusion, it's fine, probably my brain is muddled from work."

Lin Zhao rubbed Yaobao's black and bright hair, "The family doesn't lack that bit of your salary. You work because you need a sense of social recognition, you need things to do to pass the time. If you can do it, do it; if you don't want to, come home. What your dad and I give you is enough for you to live comfortably for a lifetime. We raised you so well, not for you to be bullied, you know?"

"I know!" Yaobao didn't expect Mom to say such a solemn thing, her eyes smiling into crescents, and she said coquettishly, "I know, I will love myself well, I won't be bad to myself, Mom."

"Hmm." Lin Zhao nodded.

She only had this one requirement for every child.

In the driver's seat, 'Gu Zhihang's' hand on the steering wheel tightened involuntarily.

He knew it, he knew it, his Mom was the best Mom in the world. If she could accompany them siblings to grow up, they would definitely, definitely be the happiest children.

He verified this point.

'Gu Zhihang' suddenly felt a bit relieved.

Fragmented talking came from behind, and the ice in his eyes melted a few more points.

The journey was smooth.

The sedan stopped at the entrance of the confidential unit.

After layers of checks, Lin Zhao and her two children walked into a lounge.

Footsteps came from the door, and a young girl came in to serve tea.

"Researcher Gu will be here in a while, the three comrades, please sit and wait for a while."

Yaobao nodded, "Okay, thank you, comrade."

Not long after.

Familiar footsteps appeared at the door.

"It's Little Brother!" Yaobao's eyes lit up, and she greeted him.

'Gu Zhihang' stood up, looked at the door, and straightened his clothes subconsciously.

Seeing this, Lin Zhao pursed her lips.

She only then saw the deep pain and guilt hidden in the second cub's eyes.

Yes, in the original book, the third cub had a hard life, was abducted, and lost his life at a young age.

The second cub should have known about these things.

The living person spent the rest of their life with guilt. How bitter her second cub's heart must be.

However, he was still just a child.

At the door, the handsome young man was bumped into by his sister.

"Yaobao." Seeing Qian Bao's cold eyebrows and eyes showed a smile, and his hand naturally rubbed his sister's hair.

He raised his eyes and saw Lin Zhao and 'Gu Zhihang'.

He greeted them with a smile.

"Mom, Second Brother."

'Gu Zhihang' approached him, looking at Seeing Qian Bao with particularly focused eyes, "Third Cub..."

This sound was almost contained in his lips and teeth, and his voice had an imperceptible choking feeling.

Seeing Qian Bao was puzzled, "What's wrong with Second Brother, why are you looking at me like this suddenly?"

'Gu Zhihang's' gaze didn't dodge, the emotions in his eyes relieved a few more points, "Nothing, just feel... it's really good to see you grown up. You're so tall, and you're a powerful researcher, exactly the same as I imagined, really good."

He said it earnestly, and the sense of incongruity in Seeing Qian Bao's heart grew heavier.

"Second Brother..." his eyebrows furrowed imperceptibly. If 'Gu Zhihang' hadn't come with Lin Zhao and Yaobao, Seeing Qian Bao would have thought this person was impersonating his second brother.

"Hmm." 'Gu Zhihang' responded openly and honestly.

This "Second Brother" sounded really good. Even if he were forced to leave now, he would be content.

"Why is Second Brother... so weird." Seeing Qian Bao looked at Lin Zhao.

Before Lin Zhao could speak, Yaobao nodded hurriedly as if she had found an organization, "Right, right, I also think Second Brother is weird. Mom said I was overthinking it. Look, Mom, Little Brother also thinks Second Brother is weird."

"Your Second Brother is imitating a movie character, he's deeply into the role, he'll be normal in a while," Lin Zhao still had that set of rhetoric.

Seeing Qian Bao & Yaobao: "..."

Yaobao covered her mouth and giggled, "Second Brother, how old are you, why are you still playing that middle school stuff, it's so childish, I almost thought you were possessed by a ghost."

Seeing Qian Bao looked at his sister, "Yaobao, believe in science."

"Got it, got it."