Chapter 2010: Holding Back

Mother Lu pushed the fruit toward him, “He’s been retired for many years. When Zhenzhen was in college, she worked her way up from the bottom without revealing her identity, climbing the ladder until there was no more room for promotion, then announced she was the heiress of the group. At that time, her father retired, and it was natural for Zhenzhen to take over. Few tried to trip her up, as she’s been managing the company for years now. Old Lu just watches birds and fishes these days; he’s long out of touch with the business and can’t keep up with the current trends.”

Mother Lu complained about her husband with no reservation, “Why would he go back, just to hold the company and Zhenzhen back? I vetoed the idea immediately when I heard it, and Zhenzhen wouldn’t agree either.”

Gao Zhe’s expression relaxed slightly, “What did Dad say?”

“Of course, he’s unhappy. This morning, before I got up, he was no longer in the room. I thought he had gone out, but the servants found him practicing Tai Chi in the backyard. He refused to come back for breakfast, so I had to have someone bring it to him. He’s mad at me.”

Gao Zhe’s brow slightly furrowed but relaxed quickly, he said nothing, just responded with a couple of vague sounds as he took a spoonful of porridge.

Mother Lu was merely chatting casually, having arrived at this topic through conversation; in reality, the subject didn’t matter.

She sliced a plate of watermelon, “Xiao Zhe, are you finished?”

Gao Zhe was wiping his mouth, “I’m done. What is it, Mom?”

“There’s half a watermelon left from last night, refrigerated. We can’t let Zhenzhen see it; she might get tempted. Take it and eat it with your dad quickly.”

Gao Zhe stood up but showed no intention of leaving, “I’ll go later, I’ll help you prepare the vegetables.”

“There’s nothing much to do here. Go and chat with your dad, talk some sense into him. What’s he still fussing about at his age? Can’t he enjoy his retirement days?”

Gao Zhe didn’t want to go, but he understood Mother Lu’s intention; she wanted him to persuade Mr. Lu to give up the idea of returning to the company.

It didn’t really matter whether he said anything or not.

After all, it wouldn’t work.

He had no reason to stay in the kitchen for now, so he picked up the watermelon to leave. Mother Lu called after him again, “What do you want for lunch?”

Gao Zhe turned around, “Not lunch, once Zhenzhen finishes breakfast, we’re going back to the company.”

“Ah… working. Okay, you two stay busy then.”

Mother Lu wasn’t too disappointed; she was quite content. The two kids often came back to visit them; they might have left home, but their hearts hadn’t.

She had the servants bring out the prepared lobster for lunch, preparing it in the morning. When the porridge was ready, Lu Zhenzhen hadn’t come downstairs yet. Mother Lu couldn’t wait, so she went upstairs herself to wake her up. Sleeping late might be fine normally, but if going back to work, it’s better to rise early.

Meanwhile, in G City.

Due to the time difference, it was only three in the morning in G City.

Yaen Chi woke up in pain.

Once his mind cleared, the physical pain returned as well. He couldn’t quite pinpoint where it hurt, feeling like he had been beaten relentlessly, barely held together, and ready to fall apart at any moment.

His entire back was injured from an explosion. After surgery, he’d slept for two days straight. Upon waking, he could only lie on his stomach or side. His back felt scorched if it touched the bed, and he was confined to this bed, the wheelchair next to it mocking him.

He couldn’t even get a breath of fresh air.

No idea who rescued him.

Whether it was a rescue or a captivity, friend or foe, it was hard to tell at this point.

Dark Snake hadn’t shown up again; the only people Yaen Chi saw daily were the attending physicians and a male nurse.