Chapter 294 - Chapter 294:I Wish You Good Food and Drink in the Little Dark Room
Chapter 294:I Wish You Good Food and Drink in the Little Dark Room
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Gu Ci!” Lu Zhiyuan’s anger boiled over. This was the first time he had been so furious since he could remember. He was a man of exceptional self-control, excellent emotional management from a young age, with a sharp mind, calm demeanor, and outstanding adaptability. Even when Pei Qiuying betrayed him and sought his life, it hadn’t been worth his anger.
But Gu Ci… she truly had a bigger set of balls than he’d ever seen on any other man!
In the dimly lit room, soundproofed to perfection, Gu Ci couldn’t hear him no matter how loudly he shouted. The door was tightly shut. Lu Zhiyuan’s temples throbbed with pain. He had experienced assassination attempts before, being the master of Black Hawk, and had narrowly escaped exposure several times. Rong Li couldn’t replace him in handling matters. He had to negotiate personally. He had been targeted before and had gone into hiding.
But never had he been in such a sorry state, and never had he been this angry!
Gu Ci had drugged his tea. She had revealed his identity in the garden, and without saying a word, Gu Ci had already made up her mind to confine him. That’s why she had brought him to the study and made him tea. There was something in that tea, similar to a muscle relaxant. He couldn’t muster any strength now. Killing him would be as easy as flipping a switch for the doctor!
Lu Zhiyuan’s chest heaved violently. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his inner restlessness and anger.
Getting angry wouldn’t help. He needed to figure out how to resolve this situation.
Gu Ci’s illness… was it getting worse?
Upstairs, Gu Ci was cooking. She had prepared a pile of high-protein dishes with minimal oil and salt, along with a plate of cut fruits. Looking out the window, she could see Li Jiang pacing anxiously outside the fence, but Gu Ci remained indifferent.
Gu Ziyu spoke cautiously, “Mom, 1’11 go check if Dad’s awake and ask him to call Li Jiang. So he won’t come here and bother us, okay?”
“Go ahead!” Gu Ci didn’t refuse Gu Ziyu’s request.
Gu Ziyu took his phone and quickly went downstairs. Lu Zhiyuan had awakened by then. The chain that bound him, resembling a bondage accessory, was incredibly sturdy. His movements were restricted, and he sat on the edge of the bed with a deep, enigmatic gaze.
Gu Ziyu scratched his head nervously. “Dad, you’ve suffered!”
Lu Zhiyuan furrowed his brow and glanced at his phone. “Is Li Jiang outside?”
“Yes!” Gu Ziyu knew he couldn’t hide anything from him. “Dad, Li Jiang is loyal to you and won’t leave. He insists on hearing it from you in person. You might not be able to leave temporarily.”
Lu Zhiyuan calmly looked at Gu Ziyu. “Son, did you anticipate that she would lock me up like this?”
“I swear on heaven and earth, absolutely not!” Gu Ziyu raised his hand and swore. “Dad, you’re wronging me. I really didn’t expect this. And if I had known earlier, why wouldn’t I advise you? Isn’t this just exacerbating Mom’s condition? If you don’t believe in our father-son relationship, at least believe in my love for Mom.”
Lu Zhiyuan sighed.
Why did this conversation feel so awkward?
“Father, I have an immature suggestion. Call Li Jiang and tell him that you’ll recuperate at our home, free from disturbances. You know Mom is the new mistress of the Dark Web. Nobody will dare to assassinate you. You’ll be safe here. You can eat and drink well. Your personal safety is guaranteed. Mom loves you so much; she won’t harm a hair on your head.” Gu Ziyu used his persuasive tongue to try to make Lu Zhiyuan accept the fact that he was being confined to this little dark room.
“You make restrictions on personal freedom sound so poetic.” Lu Zhiyuan closed his eyes. When it came to choosing between his wife and his mother, it was like an eternal dilemma—saving his wife or his mother if both were drowning.
Between his Dad and his Mom, who did he love the most? There was no doubt that Gu Ziyu’s favorite was his mother!
He hadn’t taken any drastic measures, and Lu Zhiyuan should be grateful for that.
“Gu Ziyu, do you know you’re indulging her?”
“I know!” Gu Ziyu said, “Do you think 1 don’t want a healthy mother? Do you think I don’t want her to be happy and carefree? 1 don’t want her to hang herself on your crooked tree, but what can I do? Things have come to this point, and we can only proceed step by step. I took the wrong path. The spell you have on her is too strong and it only spurred her. You’re confined to this little dark room because of me. You can scold me, hit me, it doesn’t matter, but you can’t leave. If you leave, she’ll really go insane!”
Lu Zhiyuan looked at him with a deep gaze. Gu Ci’s condition was obviously not right. He reached out his hand. “Give me your phone!”
Gu Ziyu happily handed him the phone. Lu Zhiyuan called Li Jiang, gestured for Gu Ziyu to leave, and Gu Ziyu didn’t mind. He happily went out and closed the door.
As long as Father didn’t leave, everything could be discussed.
Li Jiang answered the phone instantly, “Third Master…”
“1’11 be recuperating at Gu Ci’s place for a while. During this time, consult with Rong Li for anything that needs to be dealt with regarding Ji Chi. No need to seek my approval!” Lu Zhiyuan’s voice remained calm.
“Third Master, are you okay?” Li Jiang was anxious and somewhat puzzled. Third Master said he’d be recuperating, but he didn’t say he was being imprisoned. Recuperation was just an excuse. He was losing his freedom.
Third Master had been in control for so many years, and he had only encountered setbacks with Jiang Junlin before. He didn’t expect to run into trouble again, and it was with Gu Ci, no less. They were truly siblings!
“That’s how it is!” Lu Zhiyuan hung up the phone.
Li Jiang was helpless and very confused. Ji Chi and Miss Gu Ci truly inherited the family’s insanity. Those who they fell in love with… If it wasn’t for mutual affection, they’d be quite unlucky.
After he finished the call, Gu Ziyu came back in, took the phone, and Lu Zhiyuan said, “You should stay at the Jiang’s house for a while.”
“Why?”
“This situation is not suitable for children.” Lu Zhiyuan kept a stern face. He didn’t want Gu Ziyu to have this memory in his mind. He was still a child and didn’t need to go through these things.
Gu Ziyu was about to argue, but Lu Zhiyuan said, “This is the condition 1 gave Li Jiang to leave.”
“Deal!” Gu Ziyu knew that when his father said something, he meant it. He reluctantly agreed and then warned with good intentions, “Dad, Mom is a bit crazy. Don’t provoke her, or you might end up with broken limbs. Don’t blame me for not warning you.”
Lu Zhiyuan sighed.
Gu Ziyu was very worried about Gu Ci. He feared that she might lose control. He couldn’t monitor Gu Ci’s state at all times, which made him anxious. But his father certainly wouldn’t want him to stay behind.
“Father, think it through. Mom is going crazy, and you can’t control her. This household can’t be without me!”
“Go to the Jiang’s house!” Lu Zhiyuan said firmly, not allowing any further discussion.
“Fine!” Gu Ziyu shrugged. “Then… I wish you a good time eating and drinking in your little dark room.”
Gu Ziyu left the room. He had installed cameras in every corner of the house except for the little dark room. At the very least, he needed to monitor Gu Ci’s condition at all times, and Gu Ci had watched him install those cameras.
“What are you doing?”
“I’m going to stay at the Jiang’s house for a while. I have exams next week, and it’s too distracting to study at home. But I want to see your condition every day, so please don’t block the cameras.” Gu Ziyu looked at her with concern. “Mom, let me have some peace of mind, okay?”
“Okay!” Gu Ci was very obedient..