Chapter 88: The Great Misfortune

Chapter 88: The Great Misfortune

Wei Qing's kick was vicious; the moment it landed, Gu Yu clutched his crotch and fell to the ground, wailing like a banshee.

His cries were particularly piercing, and in just a few seconds, they attracted another group of guests who came to see what was happening.

The newly arrived guests didn't know what had occurred yet, but seeing Gu Yu clutching his groin and Han Wei nearby, still adjusting her clothes, their expressions became meaningful and somewhat lengthy.

"This... It can't be what I'm thinking, right?"

Someone replied, "It is exactly as you're thinking."

"Gu Yu and this..."

"Han Wei, Gu Song's third wife."

So Gu Yu was with his step-mother...

A collective gasp echoed through the scene. Gu Yu was still lying on the ground, screaming in agony. The guests present looked at Gu Yu, then at the unconscious Gu Song lying on the ground, unable to suppress their laughter.

Someone couldn't hold back and laughed first, followed by a chorus of chuckles and unmasked discussions:

"With that kick... Will the Gu family have any heirs left?"

"Hiss—hard to say!"

Gu Rou had been worried about Gu Song lying on the ground, but upon hearing these words, she lost her composure instantly. She stood up and rushed angrily to Wei Qing. "Are you crazy?! You actually dared... I'll fight you to the end—"

Wei Qing sidestepped to avoid Gu Rou, her eyes suddenly turning red. "Can you blame me? If Gu Yu hadn't cheated, would I have done this..."

As Wei Qing spoke, her voice lowered, looking extremely distressed.

"How can you not be blamed?! Look at the mess you've made!" Gu Rou glanced at Gu Yu, writhing in pain on the ground, then at Gu Song, still lying not far away, tears streaming down her face. She panicked: "What should we do now... What should we do..."

Gu Rou turned around and saw Qin Yao. Her eyes suddenly lit up.

Ye Le Yao suddenly stepped out from behind Qin Yao, blocking her path.

Qin Yao was puzzled. "Yao Yao?"

"Don't speak!" Ye Le Yao whispered.

"If Gu Rou dares to come over and morally coerce President Qin now, I won't let her off!"

Qin Yao was taken aback.

The entire Huo family also looked over at the two of them simultaneously.

The three Huo brothers' moods were more complicated than each other.

How long had they been together? And already protecting each other!

Only Father Huo and Mother Huo exchanged smiles, quite satisfied with the situation.

At this point, Gu Rou didn't care about anything else. She quickly approached, intending to speak to Qin Yao, when she heard Gu Song suddenly groan from the ground.

Gu Rou paused, quickly turning to look at Gu Song. "Gu Song, are you okay?"

Gu Song's face was red and his neck was flushed. He was breathing heavily at this moment, and although his condition didn't seem good, he managed to open his eyes.

Just then, the butler arrived with the private doctor and asked Qin Yao for permission. "Young Master."

Qin Yao nodded slightly.

One of the private doctors went forward to check on Gu Song's condition, while the other went to examine Gu Yu.

The crowd finally dispersed a bit at this point.

At this moment, Ye Le Yao, with her sharp eyes, spotted the reporter who had just spoken with Wei Qing.

She didn't know when the reporter had mixed into the crowd, but at this moment, he held two phones in his hands. One phone was continuously taking photos, while the other was recording video.

Seeing this, Ye Le Yao's lips curved slightly.

"With the video as solid evidence, it seems Gu Yu's acting career has come to an end."

Ye Le Yao felt particularly delighted and looked again at Gu Song, who was currently being examined.

Given the awkward location of Gu Yu's injury, the doctor couldn't examine him in public. He could only say, "If the pain continues to be severe, it's best to go to the hospital for a thorough examination now..."

Gu Yu's face was streaked with tears from the pain. He nodded repeatedly. "Go... I want to go to the hospital for a checkup..."

As he spoke, he glared fiercely at Wei Qing. "Wait for me... If I... I will never let you off!"

Wei Qing remained calm, staring at Gu Yu indifferently, her expression unreadable.

Gu Yu ignored Wei Qing and, supported by the doctor, headed outside.

On this side, the doctor also performed a simple examination on Gu Song and soon said, "There's nothing serious. It appears to be a result of extreme anger. If there's still discomfort anywhere, it's best to go to the hospital for an X-ray."

Gu Rou was anxious. "Then hurry up, go to the hospital with Xiao Yu..."

Gu Song, however, had fully regained his senses at this point and shook his head.

Gu Rou was taken aback.

Just as Gu Yu was being helped by the doctor and passing by Gu Song, he suddenly reached out and grabbed Gu Yu's trouser leg. His eyes bloodshot, his voice trembling, he asked, "When... When did..."

Gu Yu was in intense pain at this moment, his face covered in beads of cold sweat. Hearing Gu Song's words, his expression changed first, then he looked down at Gu Song.

Gu Song merely clung to his trouser leg, his entire body trembling.

Gu Yu's lips quivered, his eyes evading, and after a long while, not a single word came out.

The onlookers, who had initially thought both Gu Yu and Gu Song were heading to the hospital, realized that without the main players, there was no longer any spectacle to witness.

But before they could disperse, they heard Gu Song's statement.

Suddenly, the guests stopped in their tracks, lingering to see what would unfold next.

Yet, as time passed without a word from Gu Yu, impatience crept onto everyone's faces.

Speak.

Why aren't you speaking!

Ye Leyao and her companions, the only ones aware of the precise start time, once again let their lips curve upward.

Just as Ye Leyao couldn't resist the urge to speak, a gentle and melodious female voice rang out: "Are you asking when we got together?"

Startled at first, the crowd then turned their gazes uniformly toward the source of the voice.

It was Han Wei.

A flicker of surprise crossed everyone's eyes, even Ye Leyao was taken aback.

"What is Han Wei doing stepping forward now?"

Caught cheating with her stepson and caught red-handed by her husband, shouldn't Han Wei be trying to minimize her presence?

Why was she speaking up at this critical moment?

Ye Leyao suddenly recalled something, retreating behind Qin Yao and pulling out her phone to quickly search for Han Wei's name.

In the next moment, the He family and Qin Yao heard Ye Leyao's excited voice:

"I found it!"

Having rapidly skimmed through the relevant plot, Ye Leyao's expression twisted momentarily:

"Hold on... So the reason Han Wei agreed to marry Gu Song was because she had her sights set on Gu Yu from the beginning?"

Hearing this, Qin Yao and the He family were somewhat surprised.

What?

Han Wei had her sights set on Gu Yu from the start?

Then why didn't she pursue Gu Yu directly instead of taking such a roundabout route by marrying Gu Song?

What did Han Wei gain by marrying Gu Song—

Hmm?

Wait.

Actually, Han Wei did gain quite a bit!

Han Wei and Gu Song had registered their marriage properly. Afterward, all of Gu Song's post-marriage income had to be split in half with Han Wei.

So Han Wei was attracted to Gu Song's wealth and also to Gu Yu's youth?

Ye Leyao's following words confirmed everyone's speculations.

"Before Han Wei married Gu Song, she had already met Gu Yu, but at that time, Gu Yu was surrounded by numerous admirers and wouldn't spare a glance for Han Wei."

"At that point, although Han Wei harbored feelings for Gu Yu, she valued money more, so she devised a plan to approach Gu Song first—"

Ye Leyao felt her worldview shatter upon reading this.

"Well, it was indeed a good plan. After marrying Gu Song, Gu Yu held out for only two months before getting into bed with Han Wei. Meanwhile, Han Wei transformed into a wealthy wife and obtained the person she wanted... but... hmm..."

"It's hard to judge, but one can say that evil people get what they deserve!"

Qin Yao and the He family nodded in agreement.

It really was hard to judge!

At that moment, Gu Song regained his senses, staring at the composed Han Wei standing before him. His eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets as he spat out, "You filthy whore! How dare you still have the audacity to speak to me?!"

Hearing these words, Han Wei wanted to laugh, and she did. Looking down at the seated Gu Song, she said, "Why can't I speak to you here? Are you suggesting that it's fine for you to philander outside but not for me to have my fun at home?"

As her words fell, Gu Song's face rapidly paled: "You—"

"Furthermore, I'm not as promiscuous as you, bedding five or six different women at a time. Unlike me, I've only been with your son since the beginning, right?" As she spoke, Han Wei stepped forward, lightly placing a hand on Gu Yu's shoulder.

Gu Yu's complexion instantly turned ashen. He shot a glare at Han Wei and whispered, "Have you lost your mind?"

Han Wei let out a faint hum, turning her gaze back to Gu Song on the ground. "Since you asked earlier, I'll tell you. It was about two months, right?"

Gu Song was taken aback: "What?"

Han Wei smiled gently. "Of course, it started two months after our marriage!"

Gu Song's pupils dilated.

The surrounding crowd wore expressions of astonishment.

Was it that thrilling?

Were they together in just two months?

Gossiping gazes instantly flicked back and forth among the three of them.

Gu Song's chest heaved again in anger.

But what surprised everyone even more was Han Wei's next words—

"But I can't be blamed for this, after all, your son is indeed better than you."

As she said this, Han Wei suddenly turned to look at Gu Yu, who was still stunned on the spot, and said regretfully, "But now, that might not be the case."

"Pfft—"

"Two sentences, destroying the dignity of two men!"

Ye Leyao couldn't hold it in any longer, her shoulders shaking with laughter.

"No way, we're really hearing this for free?"

"Hahahaha—"

Not only Ye Leyao, but after Han Wei said these two sentences, the majority of the people present burst out laughing.

Although everyone was trying to suppress their voices, countless stifled laughs combined into a cacophony of varying volumes.

Gu Song, sitting on the ground, his breathing grew heavier, looking as if he was about to faint again!

The doctor beside him acted quickly, directly pinching his acupoint between the nose and upper lip.

Gu Song regained consciousness.

Gu Yu, however, remained rooted to the spot, staring at Han Wei in shock, almost asking if she was crazy.

Han Wei, who was originally preparing to leave, noticed Gu Yu's gaze and smiled at him. "Aren't you going to the hospital? Do you really want to be childless?"

Gu Yu's face suddenly changed. His sweat hadn't dried yet, and he trembled as he raised his arm. "You... Han Wei! You're a madwoman!"

Leaving those words behind, Gu Yu shook off Gu Song's hand and, supported by the doctor, stumbled out almost in a rush.

Gu Song also came to his senses at this moment. He turned to Han Wei angrily. "Han Wei, you—"

"I will divorce you, but remember to split the family assets equally, okay~" Without even looking back at Gu Song, Han Wei left after saying this.

Wei Qing also turned around and left the room at this time, presumably also departing.

Seeing the two of them leaving one after another, Gu Song could no longer hold back and hurriedly stood up. "Stop right there! Who allowed you to leave?!"

But just as he took a step forward, everything went black before his eyes.

Gu Rou quickly stepped forward to support Gu Song. "Are you alright? Gu Song? Shouldn't we go to the hospital..."

Before Gu Rou could finish her sentence, she suddenly heard consecutive "clicks."

Ye Leyao looked up and saw Gu Yu, who had rushed out hastily, covering his face and running back in a disheveled manner.

Ye Leyao was quite shocked:

"Where did all these reporters come from?"

"Hey, they're taking close-up shots! Good job, good job!"

Ye Leyao watched excitedly.

Just then, Qin Yao somehow produced a hat and placed it directly on Ye Leyao's head.

Ye Leyao hurriedly looked up at Qin Yao.

Qin Yao whispered, "There are too many reporters, it's better to wear it."

Ye Leyao nodded with a smile at Qin Yao, then asked, thinking of something, "What about you?"

Qin Yao comfortingly squeezed Ye Leyao's hand and softly said, "Don't worry about me, these reporters should have been brought here by my father."

Sure enough, just as Qin Yao finished speaking, Ye Leyao saw a familiar figure approaching.

The crowd watching had completely retreated outside, leaving only the few members of the Gu family inside.

Ye Leyao and Qin Yao stood at the door, with Huo Yan, Huo Ze, Huo Jing, Huo Dad, and Huo Dad crowding over behind them.

Inside the room, Gu Song was still sitting on the ground, with Gu Rou squatting beside him, while Gu Yu had turned around, facing away from everyone.

As they saw more cameras pointing at them, Gu Song and Gu Rou finally realized what was happening.

Without thinking, Gu Song blurted out, "Brother-in-law, what are you doing..."

Gu Rou was similarly bewildered. "Why are there so many reporters, Xiao Yu..."

Thinking of this, Gu Rou's pupils suddenly widened, remembering something, she stood up and asked Qin Hongxi, "Did any of the reporters just capture..."

Her voice trembled, not finishing the rest of her sentence, but everyone present understood.

Ye Leyao laughed.

"Of course they captured it, how could they not? It's just unclear what Wei Qing plans to do with those photos and videos."

Among them, Gu Yu was the most panicked. "No, no way..."

As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Yu shuddered all over.

How could it not be possible?

When Gu Song and Gu Rou entered earlier, they were followed by a crowd.

Who could guarantee that there weren't any reporters in that group? And who could ensure that no nosy person had taken photos and uploaded them online?

If this was truly the case...

Gu Yu's already pale face drained of all color at this moment. He quickly turned to look at Gu Song. "Dad! I... I was wrong before, but my career can't be ruined!"

Although Gu Yu indeed lacked ambition, he certainly didn't want his affair with his stepmother to become the talk of the town. Moreover, if this matter continued to escalate, how could he possibly survive in the entertainment industry?

Gu Song's expression was equally grim.

What Gu Yu did today was something even beasts might not do, yet this beastly creature was his son.

More importantly, their group company's annual revenue had been declining year by year. If this scandal broke out now, it would further affect the company's stock prices.

Thus, Gu Song gritted his teeth and quickly gave Gu Rou a meaningful glance. "Sister, you have to think of something!"

Gu Rou's face was filled with panic.

Think of something? What could she possibly think of?

Ye Leyao had already taken out his phone and opened the trending topics. He didn't see any entries related to Gu Yu, only an ambiguous one —

#Two-Character Male Celebrity Suspected of Cheating Caught in the Act#

Upon its release, the entry was met with a flurry of curious netizens.

"???"

"Two-character male celebrity?"

"Who is it?"

"Can your marketing accounts stop being cryptic?"

Ye Leyao glanced over the comments, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Hmm? That doesn't seem right. Didn't that reporter take photos and videos? Why hasn't anything been exposed yet?"

"Could it be that Wei Qing really intends to use those photos and videos to get something from the Gu family?"

Hearing Ye Leyao's words, the others from the Huo family also took out their phones for a look.

Indeed, it seemed that this was Wei Qing's deliberate move.

At this moment, Gu Rou finally remembered that Qin Hongxi was right beside her. Although she knew that Qin Hongxi might not help, she couldn't resist speaking up. "Hongxi, can... can you think of something?"

Gu Yu's future absolutely couldn't be destroyed.

Upon hearing Gu Rou's words, Qin Hongxi showed no extra emotion on his face. He merely asked, "Think of what?"

Gu Rou clenched her teeth. "At least... make them stop taking photos!"

Qin Hongxi stood still, not saying another word.

Feeling embarrassed, Gu Rou was about to speak again when Gu Yu suddenly shouted from the side, "Not yet! My matter hasn't been exposed yet..."

Ye Leyao's eyelids twitched upon hearing this. For some reason, he suddenly felt a sense of foreboding. At this moment, a pain surged through his head as if it had risen from the depths of his soul, causing Ye Leyao's body to tremble slightly from the pain.

Qin Yao was the first to notice Ye Leyao's abnormality. He hurriedly supported him and anxiously asked, "Yao Yao, what's wrong?"

The Huo family and Qin Hongxi instantly looked over.

Ye Leyao raised his head to meet Qin Yao's concerned gaze.

The piercing pain seemed to ease somewhat at this moment. Ye Leyao forcefully took a few breaths, and the pain completely disappeared.

Ye Leyao let out a long sigh. He didn't know what had just happened, but he didn't want to worry Qin Yao and the others. He spoke to reassure them, "It's nothing, just..."

"Hmm?" Qin Yao's brows were tightly furrowed, still worried.

In the next second, Ye Leyao gently pushed away his hand, steadied himself in front of him, logged into his main Weibo account, and without any hesitation, started a live stream.

The Huo family and Qin Hongxi saw Ye Leyao's action, but they didn't understand why he would suddenly go live and point the camera at the three members of the Gu family inside the room.

Gu Rou's attention was entirely on Gu Yu. Hearing Gu Yu's words, she couldn't bother talking to Qin Hongxi anymore. She quickly stepped forward to Gu Yu's side. "What is it? Is there still a chance for a turnaround?"

Gu Yu excitedly handed his phone to Gu Rou. "Yes! Auntie, look, this entry only mentions a two-character male celebrity, it doesn't specify whose name it is. In other words, as long as we push someone out at this time to take the heat for me, the matter will blow over!"

Ye Leyao's grip on his phone tightened abruptly.

He lowered his eyes to glance at his phone screen, where people were still flooding in crazily.

As soon as the fans entered, they heard Gu Yu's sentence, and the screen was filled with question marks.

"What's this?"

"Oh, could it be the fresh, hot gossip on the trending list?"

"No way? My Gossip King, are you at the scene again?!"

"Ahhhh, so the two-character male celebrity is Gu Yu?"

Gu Yu was completely unaware that Ye Leyao's camera was already pointed at him. He was still speaking to Gu Rou in an agitated tone. Gu Rou was clearly relieved as well. "Right, as long as we push someone out at this time, but who can we push?"

Gu Rou had never been involved in company affairs and knew even less about celebrities in the entertainment industry.

Watching the two of them plotting loudly in front of everyone, Ye Leyao could only sneer inwardly.

It was his fault for not remembering earlier.

The unfortunate scapegoat that Gu Rou, Gu Yu, and Gu Song had jointly pushed out—

At the same time, Gu Yu's mind was racing. Just as he was about to suggest pushing anyone out, he heard Gu Rou suddenly exclaim with delight, "Right, your cousin!"

Gu Rou's voice was very loud, and she began, "Your cousin Qin Yao's name is just two characters, we can—"

Ye Leyao couldn't help but tighten his grip on Qin Yao's hand.

Just then, there was a "slap," and Gu Rou's face turned to one side.

Ye Leyao looked down and realized that his hand had moved before his brain, already blocking the camera. He sighed in relief.

Qin Hongxi's voice was icy cold. "Gu Rou, I've never laid a hand on you, nor have I ever thought of doing so."

Gu Rou covered her stinging cheek, somewhat dazed.

Qin Hongxi's face was full of anger. "But you're really not human! For the sake of an outsider, you actually prepared to push your own son to his doom with your own hands. Do you deserve to be a mother?!"

Gu Rou looked up at Qin Hongxi, startled by the anger in his eyes. She lowered her head in panic and subconsciously tried to explain, "I... Isn't Qin Yao already preparing to leave the entertainment industry? Aren't you exaggerating a bit? Since he doesn't plan to continue in the entertainment industry, letting him go out to shield Gu Yu for a moment..."

"Shut up!" Ye Leyao couldn't hold back any longer, ignoring the fact that his phone was still live-streaming. He said angrily, "You may not like Qin Yao, but I do, and his fans do too! Why should he suffer an undeserved calamity because of you?"

"Whoever cheats and gets exposed should bear the consequences. Qin Yao doesn't owe him anything!"

As Ye Leyao spoke, he was almost unable to hold back from swearing.

Qin Yao pulled Ye Leyao into his arms in time and said softly, "Leyao, it's enough, don't say anymore."

Ye Leyao's face was full of anger. "I'm angry!"

"Damn it!"

Hearing this voice full of anger, Qin Yao couldn't help but laugh.

Hearing his laughter, Ye Leyao became even angrier. "What are you laughing at?"

Qin Yao replied honestly, "I'm laughing because you care about me, I'm laughing because you're concerned about me."

With these words, it was Ye Leyao who became somewhat embarrassed.

The fire in his heart was extinguished by Qin Yao's gentle words.

Ye Leyao blinked.

Qin Yao continued, "I'm happy, Leyao, I'm really happy..."

Ye Leyao huffed. "What are you happy about? Your life and career were almost ruined..."

"They can't destroy it." Qin Yao reassured Ye Leyao.

Ye Leyao pursed his lips. The two were very close, chests touching, and Ye Leyao could feel Qin Yao's heart pounding fiercely.

He wanted to contradict Qin Yao, but after racking his brains for a long time, he found no words to refute him and had to give up.

And Qin Yao, thinking that Ye Leyao had finally calmed down, held him tighter.

Ye Leyao and Qin Yao fell silent, and Qin Hongxi finally took his gaze off the two and turned to look coldly at Gu Rou.

Having tangled with this person for so many years, now that he had enough evidence in his hands to deliver the final blow to the Gu Group, he could naturally also make a clean break with Gu Rou.

Qin Hongxi glanced at his assistant outside the door, who quickly stepped forward to hand him the documents.

Qin Hongxi handed the divorce agreement to Gu Rou. "Sign it."

Gu Rou was taken aback. Seeing the four big words "divorce agreement," her emotions suddenly flared up. "Divorce again! Qin Hongxi, don't you have any other way to threaten me besides divorce? Are you really going to let me ruin Qin Yao..."

Perhaps because it had given Gu Rou a taste of sweetness the first time, over the years, whenever Qin Hongxi proposed divorce to her, she would say this sentence.

Unfortunately, Qin Yao had grown up long ago.

He was no longer that child afraid of the snowy night.

And Qin Hongxi himself was ready to emerge from that snow-covered night he had been walking through for over a decade.

"Weren't you just planning to ruin him?" Qin Hongxi said coldly.

The man was used to being in a position of power, but he rarely showed this domineering demeanor. Now, looking down at Gu Rou, his gaze was like that of someone looking at an ant.

Gu Rou shivered at his gaze.

No...

How could Qin Hongxi look at her like this?

Every time she said this phrase in the past, Qin Hongxi would always back down. Why wouldn't it work this time?

Gu Rou suddenly felt an unprecedented panic.

Would Qin Hongxi not fall for her tricks this time?

That shouldn't be the case. Qin Hongxi liked her so much, liked his son so much, how could he not compromise?

Gu Rou comforted herself not to panic and said, "I won't divorce you, and for today's matter, you must find a way..."

Qin Hongxi suddenly chuckled.

Gu Rou was taken aback.

She saw Qin Hongxi raise his hand, and the reporters behind him ceased their filming. The bodyguards entered one after another: "It doesn't matter if you don't sign. Anyway, once the Gu Group collapses and you and your dear brother are in my hands, it will be out of your control."

Hearing this, Gu Rou's heart sank: "Qin Hongxi, you—"

"Gu Rou, don't think I don't have evidence of your embezzlement. Don't think that the underhanded tricks your Gu Group has played have escaped my notice!" Qin Hongxi warned coldly.

With these words, panic spread beyond just Gu Rou.

Gu Song struggled to get up: "Sis, Brother-in-law... I..."

Unfortunately, the bodyguards no longer gave the two a chance to speak.

Several bodyguards carried the trio, ignoring their fierce resistance, leading them through the crowd of guests, and unceremoniously dumping them on the floor outside the Qin family villa.

The summer heat made the ground scorching hot.

Not until her hands were blistered from the heat, and she heard Gu Yu and Gu Song's cries of pain, did Gu Rou suddenly understand.

It was over.

This time, Qin Hongxi was truly going to divorce her.

Everything was ruined.