From the Ye family back to the Gu family.
"Mr. Gu, the old gentleman is waiting for you in his office upstairs."
As Gu Xiuyu entered the company lobby, the receptionist by his side immediately walked up to him.
"When did he arrive?"
"Half an hour ago."
After understanding the general situation, Gu Xiuyu took the presidential elevator with his assistant to the upper floor.
He entered the office alone and immediately sensed that Mr. Gu's expression was not right.
"Dad, why are you here?" Gu Xiuyu said as he walked forward.
Since he returned to the country to take over the company, Mr. Gu had retired from the position of president, handing over the company entirely to Gu Xiuyu except for major events.
He sat on the sofa, his gaze sternly sweeping up and down, "Did you go to the Ye family today?"
"Yes, to inform the Ye family about issues that need special attention in the project," Gu Xiuyu replied.
Mr. Gu snorted coldly, not hiding his thoughts, "The girl from the Ye family is already married with children. Discard those messy thoughts. Even if you remain unmarried for the rest of your life, I will not allow you to do anything that damages the reputation of the Gu family!"
He had paid attention to the online discussions from some time ago, thinking that since the matter had been rumored and exposed online, he would at least consider the Gu Corporation and temper his actions. But he never expected Gu Xiuyu to be so infatuated with Ye Ziyu. Gu Xiuyu was the hope of the entire Gu Corporation, and Mr. Gu would not allow him to degenerate.
"In the future, you don't need to handle these minor matters personally. Assign them to your subordinates."
"Dad, this is not a minor matter. Cooperating with the Ye family ensures the project will proceed without a hitch. It benefits both the Ye family and us, with no disadvantages."
The only way to interact with Ye Ziyu was through the project. If it were according to Mr. Gu's wishes, there would be no hope between them.
As someone he had watched grow up, how could Mr. Gu not know what was on his mind?
He slammed his palm forcefully on the table and sternly warned, "Are the words I'm saying now no longer effective?"
Gu Xiuyu remained uncooperative.
Growing up, he had always followed their expectations in planning his life. In college, he studied chemistry while also learning management. Upon graduation, Mr. Gu made a single phone call to arrange his return flight. It was the first time he had felt a stir of affection after meeting Ye Ziyu. Even if it led to mockery and disdain, he wanted to strive for his feelings at least once.
"Dad, I am currently in charge of the company. I have the right to decide on every matter!"
"What did you say?"
Mr. Gu stood up from the sofa, trembling with anger.
"I will personally oversee this collaboration with the Ye family. The seemingly minor matters in your eyes, I still need to go to the Ye family to resolve personally."
After all his talk, Mr. Gu's words were like an insignificant gust of wind, blowing away without affecting Gu Xiuyu.
Seeing his stubbornness, Mr. Gu attributed all his disobedience to Ye Ziyu, "Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you've become the CEO of Gu Corporation? I could put you in this position, and I can just as easily remove you from it."
"Whatever you wish. You also know very well what I enjoy doing the most," Gu Xiuyu retorted without fear.
Compared to their threats, Mr. Gu was truly helpless against Gu Xiuyu. Removing him from his position as CEO of Gu Corporation would simply be fulfilling his wish.
Seeing that the forceful approach wouldn't work, Mr. Gu had to change tactics. He clutched his chest and slumped onto the sofa behind him, feigning illness.
Gu Xiuyu could tell whether he was genuinely unwell or not at a glance. He turned and poured a glass of water, placing it in front of him.