"Shu Yun, this isn't a matter of whether to help or not,"
Facing Li Shu Yun's kindness, Wan Yun Ting shook his head with a bitter smile. "You should know what dual cultivation means, and you and I are just friends we've known for a few days. How can I possibly..."
"I don't mind."
Li Shu Yun shook her head, her eyes looking at Wan Yun Ting with utmost seriousness. "You don't need to take such things too seriously. Dual cultivation isn't just to help you recover your kung fu; I can also benefit from it. It's a way to achieve each other's goals, isn't it?"
Her words stunned Wan Yun Ting. He understood what she meant – she was saying she didn't care as long as dual cultivation could improve her martial arts.
"Aren't you afraid your boyfriend would mind something like this?" Wan Yun Ting asked with a wry smile.
Li Shu Yun shook her head. "I don't have a boyfriend."
Wan Yun Ting smiled helplessly and shook his head. "You should think about this carefully."
Although Li Shu Yun claimed it was for his sake, Wan Yun Ting understood her true intentions and couldn't do anything that would harm her.
"You rest well. I'll come find you tonight."
However, Li Shu Yun thought differently. She was indeed obsessed with martial arts, but she also didn't want to see Wan Yun Ting crippled like this. Therefore, she wanted to help this man regain his martial arts.
Watching the determined woman leave the room, Wan Yun Ting couldn't help but smile bitterly. Truly a martial arts fanatic, her thoughts were indeed extraordinary.
Due to his severe injuries, Wan Yun Ting fell into a deep sleep again...
Meanwhile, in Singapore City, at a private estate.
With the grand wedding scheduled in a few days, many people had already begun decorating the estate. The vast lawn had been transformed into a wedding venue, and Gao Zhi Xiong was busy directing people to erect a large canopy, bustling with activity...
In the tea room of the garden, Gao Zhe was accompanying an elder in a white Tang suit, none other than the Gao family patriarch, Gao Tian He. Gao Jia Ming was also seated beside them.
"Grandpa, Third Uncle, please have some tea."
Gao Zhe picked up the teapot and poured tea into their cups. Gao Tian He held his cup and chuckled, "Good, good..."
Gao Jia Ming, sitting beside them, didn't pick up his teacup. He didn't offer his nephew a pleasant expression.
Faced with his uncle's hostility, Gao Zhe knew exactly what he was thinking. A slight upward curve of his lips revealed a hint of disdain. He ignored Gao Jia Ming and smiled at Gao Tian He, "How is it, Grandpa? Is this tea to your liking?"
"Hmm, this Pu-erh tea is quite good."
Gao Tian He put down his teacup and looked up at his grandson, smiling. "Xiao Zhe, letting you marry Su Jia Cheng from the Su family this time is also for our Gao family to forge an alliance with the Su family. Therefore, Grandpa can only ask you to bear with it."
"Grandpa, what are you saying?"
Gao Zhe shook his head slightly. Although he appeared respectful and honest in front of Gao Tian He, the hidden arrogance in his eyes showed that he didn't quite hold his grandfather in high regard. He chuckled, "You're doing this for the Gao family's interests, so how could I have any objections? Besides, I've met that girl from the Su family, and I'm quite pleased to marry her."
"Haha, good, good, good."
Gao Tian He reached out and patted Gao Zhe's shoulder, very pleased with his grandson's understanding. "With you thinking this way, Grandpa is very happy. I can rest assured leaving the Gao family to you in the future."
"Grandpa, you are still young. Our family's business cannot do without your guidance."
Gao Zhe continued to chuckle and flatter him, causing Gao Jia Ming, who couldn't stand it any longer, to snort coldly. He knew that Gao Zhe was adept at pleasing the patriarch, and among all the younger generation of the Gao family, he was the most doted upon.
"By the way, how is your company here developing? Have you invited any important figures from the local elite for the wedding?" Gao Tian He asked Gao Zhe with great affection.
"Grandpa, my development here is going very well. For this wedding, I've invited influential figures from the business and political sectors. It's partly to honor the Su family and partly for future business considerations," Gao Zhe replied with a smile.
"Hmm, excellent."
Gao Tian He was very satisfied with his grandson's capabilities and said with a smile, "Among the younger generation of our Gao family, you are the one who understands business the best. So, you must develop well and strive to make our Gao family's industries span all of Southeast Asia."
Gao Zhe's expression turned serious, and he nodded with a smile. "Grandpa, don't worry, I will work even harder and not disgrace you..."
"Hmph."
Gao Jia Ming on the side could no longer stand it and snorted coldly, picking up his teacup and drinking it down in one gulp.
Gao Tian He's old brows furrowed, displeased with his son's sarcastic demeanor.
"Third Uncle, why didn't you bring Third Aunt and the others to attend my wedding?" Gao Zhe narrowed his eyes and asked Gao Jia Ming with a chuckle.
"Your Third Aunt and cousin don't want to come."
Gao Jia Ming nodded, glancing at Gao Zhe with a cold eye, showing no good expression.
"Heh heh, it's alright. After the wedding here, we'll have one at home too."
Gao Zhe chuckled, but the disdain in his arrogant eyes showed he didn't take Gao Jia Ming seriously at all. "By the way, why isn't Auntie here either?"
Gao Jia Ming's eyes widened, and he snorted coldly, "Gao Zhe, how dare you call for Auntie?"
Gao Zhe turned to look at him, feigning innocence. "Third Uncle, what do you mean by that?"
"Why are you pretending? You know exactly what I mean, don't you?" Gao Jia Ming's face was cold and sinister, and he glared at Gao Zhe, his voice sharp and stern.
The corner of Gao Zhe's mouth turned up, and he leaned back on the sofa, looking at Gao Jia Ming and shaking his head with a chuckle. "Third Uncle, I truly don't understand what you mean."
"If you don't understand, then I'll tell you now."
Gao Jia Ming angrily stood up and pointed at Gao Zhe's nose, about to reveal what they had done to his sister Gao Ya Qin in private...
*Slap!*
"Enough."
Gao Tian He beside them slammed the table angrily, his old eyes glaring at Gao Jia Ming. "Shut up! It's Xiao Zhe's joyous occasion these days. Don't you dare try to upset me here. If you don't want to stay, then get out."
Scolded by his father, Gao Jia Ming's eyes widened, his face full of indignation. He looked at Gao Zhe, who was lounging with his legs crossed and a smug expression, and Gao Jia Ming snorted coldly before sitting down, remaining silent.
At this moment, A Long walked over and stood outside the tea room. Gao Zhe knew he had something to tell him, so he stood up and smiled, "Grandpa, I'm going out for a moment. You and Third Uncle enjoy your tea. If you need anything, just have the servants attend to you."
"Yes, go ahead,"
Gao Tian He waved his hand. Gao Zhe nodded and went out, not even glancing at Gao Jia Ming. He nodded and walked out, with an arrogant and disdainful air.
"Hmph."
Gao Jia Ming glanced at him and snorted coldly. Gao Tian He raised his hand and angrily pointed at him, scolding, "Why are you being so sarcastic here? Are you intentionally trying to make me unhappy?"
"Dad, I didn't mean that."
Gao Jia Ming's eyes darted anxiously. He pointed at Gao Zhe, who had already gone out and was walking towards the villa with A Long, and said to the patriarch, "Do you know what that brat did to Ya Qin in private? And last time Ya Qin was sick, those worms in her stomach, that little bastard ordered them to be put there..."