Report to the president, the lady doesn't want you anymore

He Quan heard this, a cold smile curling his lips, a flicker of disdain in his eyes. His gaze was like two cold arrows, shooting straight at Gu Yan, as if to pierce her. "Miss Gu, don't you feel like you're being slapped in the face when you say this? If I remember correctly, weren't you the one who abandoned my son seven years ago?" His voice was cold and ruthless, tinged with deep sarcasm and contempt.

Gu Yan's face was pale, her lips trembling slightly, but she tried to remain calm. She knew this was the reality she had to face. However, He Quan didn't give up. He continued, "Why do you think I stopped you from being together? It's because..." He suddenly stopped talking, as if he had something to hide.

At this moment, He Li interrupted his father: "Enough! That's between Gu Yan and me!" His voice was low and firm, full of unquestionable power. He Li's eyes flashed with anger and determination. He stared at He Quan closely, not flinching.

"Alright, let's put aside the right and wrong of seven years ago. As for now, your father is trying every possible way to bring down my son. Who can guarantee that you aren't just a pawn your father has placed beside him? After all, the human heart is the most terrifying thing in this world."

Although He Quan appeared indifferent to his son's affairs, in reality, He Li was his most proud child. In his heart, no one could be worthy of He Li except the daughters of the Gong family of Bei Huai and the Ming family of Quezhou.

However, He Li could not bear his father's slander and insults against Gu Yan.

He clenched his fists tightly and looked at He Quan with firm and angry eyes, "Dad, she is my wife, we are already married, please don't insult her anymore!" He Li's voice was full of unquestionable power, making the whole room quiet.

He Li took a deep breath and continued, "Father, I know you've always placed high hopes on me, but I also have my own choices and decisions. In my heart, whether it was seven years ago or now, I would not have a second choice except Gu Yan."

He Quan had never thought that this evil creature He Li would actually decide his lifelong affairs so casually and privately. He immediately stood up and angrily shouted, "What do you mean by that? What do you mean she is your wife? How dare you do that without my consent?"

"That's what you think. Gu Yan and I are already husband and wife, so if you treat my wife like this again, I will never tolerate it, even if you are my father."

"Asshole, do you think you can decide your marriage on your own? The He family's century-old foundation will be handed over to you in the future. Do you think your future partner can be just an ordinary girl? While no one knows about this, get a divorce immediately, otherwise don't blame me for attacking Haisheng Group!"

He Quan was so angry that his face turned red as liver, and the veins in his neck bulged. He absolutely could not tolerate He Li making such a low-level mistake. However, when he saw that his son could still smile, he was even more furious. But there was a hint of sadness in He Li's smile, as if he had already seen through everything.

"A man who isn't even faithful to his own wife, what right do you have to dictate my marriage?" He Li's voice was filled with deep sarcasm. "Do you really think the He family is that great? In my eyes, it's nothing more than a prison that imprisons freedom, no different from hell."

Gu Yan had never imagined such a violent conflict would erupt between this father and son. She wanted to offer some counsel, but the words were on the tip of her tongue, so she swallowed them back. Just then, a shocking scene occurred—He Quan raised his hand and slapped He Li hard!

"Pa—" A crisp slapping sound rang out, the sound echoing in the air, and it was particularly clear. Gu Yan rushed over almost at the same time, blocking He Li's way, her eyes filled with anger and dissatisfaction.

"What are you doing? Don't think that just because you are He Li's father, you have the right to treat him like this!" Gu Yan shouted loudly, her tone firm and unyielding.

He Quan looked at the frail woman who dared to stand in front of He Li so boldly, and his anger intensified, but at the same time he felt a sense of helplessness. He couldn't attack Gu Yan. After all, he couldn't hurt an innocent person so easily.

However, He Li didn't seem to care about the slap, and his expression didn't change much. On the contrary, when he saw Gu Yan rushing towards him without hesitation, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

At this moment, Gu Yan was like a brave hen, desperately protecting He Li behind her. This behavior made He Li feel unprecedented warmth and care. Although there was a complicated relationship between them, at this moment, He Li's heart was touched.

"Uncle He, I hope you can understand that He Li is already an adult. No matter what he did wrong, you can't treat him like an object. If it happens again, I don't mind fighting back."

The next moment, Gu Yan took He Li's hand and left the cafe. If she had known that He Quan would treat He Li like this, then Gu Yan should have gone to the meeting alone.

Along the way, Gu Yan just pulled He Li and kept walking forward. No one knew how long this aimless walking lasted until He Li pulled Gu Yan back into his arms.

"Thank you, A'yan." He Li spoke softly, his voice low and gentle, with a hint of imperceptible emotion and gratitude.

Gu Yan was slightly stunned. She didn't expect He Li to say this so suddenly. She raised her head and looked into He Li's deep eyes, and a complex emotion surged in her heart. She knew that what had just happened in the cafe might not be anything new to He Li, but she still couldn't help but want to protect him.

He Li wasn't surprised that He Quan had hit him in the cafe just now. After all, seven years ago, he had suffered far worse. Back then, he was beaten to a pulp, even losing hope of life. But now, he was no longer the fragile, helpless teenager, but a strong, confident man.

Yet, despite this, when He Li saw He Quan raise his hand, his body trembled involuntarily. The memory of fear and pain seemed to flood back into his heart, making him unable to control his emotions. But at that moment, Gu Yan appeared. She stood in front of He Li without hesitation, protecting him with her body.

He Li felt a warm current surge in his heart. He hugged Gu Yan tightly, feeling her warm body temperature and soft hair. He knew that this girl was the one he had been looking for. She could bring him comfort and strength.

"Thank you, A Yan." He Li said again, with a sincere light in his eyes. He lowered his head and gently kissed Gu Yan's forehead, then hugged her tightly, unwilling to let go.

Gu Yan leaned quietly in He Li's arms, listening to his strong heartbeat and feeling his warm embrace. She knew that the relationship between them was becoming deeper and deeper, and this feeling also made her feel extremely happy and satisfied.

He Li knew very well that his father was not the kind of person who would give up easily. After one failure, there would definitely be a second and third time... Therefore, instead of waiting for his father to make another move, it would be better for him to reveal everything to Gu Yan in person.

In this way, even if it is impossible to avoid causing harm to Gu Yan, at least the degree of harm can be minimized.

So, He Li said to Gu Yan solemnly: "Ayan, if conditions permit, I hope to take you to meet two people." Seeing He Li's serious expression, Gu Yan really couldn't find any excuse to refuse.

However, she never expected that the people He Li wanted to take her to meet were his mother and elder brother!

"Why didn't you tell me earlier? I haven't prepared anything yet. It would be too rude to meet them like this."

Gu Yan knew before that He Li's mother and elder brother were very kind people, but she couldn't help feeling a little nervous when she came to visit them at such a sudden moment, especially after meeting He Li's father.

Seeing Gu Yan's nervous expression, He Li felt uneasy too. He knew this might be a huge challenge for Gu Yan, but some things still had to be faced. He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Ayan, you don't need to prepare anything, because they are basically disabled now. My eldest brother and my mother were in an accident seven years ago. My eldest brother has become a vegetable, and my mother is half-disabled."

Gu Yan's eyes widened. She had never imagined the truth would be so cruel. Her heart suddenly clenched, and an indescribable emotion surged within her. However, she tried hard to restrain her expression of sympathy and pity, because she knew that what He Li hated most was this kind of pitying look from others.

He Li silently watched Gu Yan, as if he could read her inner struggle and worry. He reached out and held Gu Yan's hand tightly, as if trying to give her strength. "I'm exposing myself completely to you, so promise me that no matter what happens in the future, you will never let me go. Ah Yan, I hold grudges very well, so please cherish me."

His voice was low and firm, with a hint of fragility that was barely perceptible. Gu Yan felt his sincerity and dependence, and she shook his hand firmly, a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"Okay, even if you don't want me anymore, I will never leave you. I will cling to you and stick to you forever."

If seven years ago, it was because both of them were too young, then seven years later, they both have the ability to protect themselves and each other.

Gu Yan still bought some seasonal fruits, and then followed He Li into the He family.

Unfortunately, He Li's mother happened to go to the hospital for a follow-up visit, so Gu Yan could only see He Li's eldest brother today.

Fortunately, He Quan was not there at the moment, so Gu Yan went up to the second floor smoothly.

When she and He Li pushed open the door and prepared to go in, they saw an unbelievable scene.