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

"I thought you always had a poker face, second brother, but I didn't know you could get this angry too."

Hearing He Zhao's voice, He Li did not answer, he just protected Gu Yan behind him.

Seeing that He Li had no intention of paying attention to him, He Zhao did not give up. He knew that he had touched He Li's sore spot, so he continued to talk to himself: "Second brother, do you know? I have always envied you for being able to get my father's favor and become the heir to the family. But now it seems that you are nothing special. Do you think you can protect this woman? Have you forgotten how you lost everything when you were isolated and helpless, and how my eldest brother and aunt sacrificed themselves for you? I never believe that people like you will easily forget hatred. So, Miss Gu is just one of the targets you want to take revenge on, right? We in the He family have the same cold blood flowing in our bones and blood. You will never give up everything your father wanted to give you for the illusory love seven years ago. Miss Gu, I advise you not to be too naive. Love is just a shame for He Li, and you are just a failed obsession for him!"

He Li's face became increasingly gloomy. He and He Zhao were not very close, but this half-brother had become so sharp-tongued since who knows when.

However, Gu Yan knew that He Zhao was right. He Li was not just one person. Behind him were the livelihoods of tens of millions of people in the He family and Haisheng Group. It was precisely because of this that He Li gave up a lot of things over the years, including emotions and his own feelings.

He Zhao looked at He Li's painful expression and felt secretly happy. He knew that he had successfully broken He Li's psychological defenses, and now he only needed to give him a fatal blow. He said coldly: "Second brother, don't struggle anymore. You should know that there will never be a future between you and Miss Gu so easily. You can only choose one between love and family. It depends on whether you love your relatives more or the woman who once betrayed you more. You should let go of the past and start over. If you want, I can help you arrange a new identity, so that you can leave here and start a new life in a place where no one knows you. In this way, you can protect Miss Gu and avoid bringing trouble to the family. Isn't this killing two birds with one stone?"

He Li was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

He said word by word, "Thank you for your kindness, Third Brother. But I don't need your help. I know what I should do. You're not really naive, thinking you can sway someone with just a few words, are you? I never make choices. I want my family, and my woman will never leave me. If you dare to approach her again, I can't guarantee what I will do."

After saying that, he turned around and prepared to pull Gu Yan away, but Gu Yan stopped stubbornly. She looked at He Zhao firmly, as if she had something to say.

He Zhao frowned and asked impatiently, "What's wrong?"

Gu Yan took a deep breath and then said, "He Zhao, you just said so much, I only have one question."

He Zhao's heart sank. He didn't understand why Gu Yan stayed to ask more questions, but he still suppressed his dissatisfaction and waited for Gu Yan's next words.

Gu Yan's eyes flashed with a complex light, and she asked softly: "You love your second brother He Li very much, right?"

This statement struck He Zhao like a bolt from the blue. He stared at Gu Yan with wide eyes, disbelieving. However, Gu Yan didn't give him time to react. "Your words just now seemed like a desperate attempt to force He Li into a corner, but subconsciously, you were trying to free your second brother from the trap of a hypocritical woman like me. You care about He Li more than you realize."

He Zhao's expression instantly turned extremely gloomy. He stared at Gu Yan viciously and said with gritted teeth, "You crazy woman, do you know what you are talking about? Who do you think you are? Why do you make such a hasty conclusion about our relationship?"

Gu Yan remained unmoved. Her voice was calm and firm: "Because I can feel the deep friendship between you, even though it is hidden beneath the surface. But this does not mean that it does not exist, it is just that you have not realized it yet."

A trace of confusion and struggle flashed in He Zhao's eyes. He tried to refute Gu Yan's words, but found that he could not find the right words. Deep in his heart, he began to waver, wondering whether what Gu Yan said was true.

Gu Yan smiled slightly, with a hint of tenderness in her tone: "Maybe you need some time to accept this fact, but I hope you can think about it carefully. Don't let hatred blind your eyes and miss what is really important."

He Zhao remained silent, his eyes gradually becoming deeper, as if he was lost in thought.

Gu Yan didn't go on. She just turned around, took He Li's hand, and got into the car with him, leaving He Zhao alone to think.

After getting in the car, the air pressure inside the car dropped visibly. Gu Yan's words just now not only exposed He Zhao's face, but also He Li's.

He Li didn't say anything. He just drove silently, his eyes always fixed on the road ahead.

Gu Yan sat in the passenger seat, looking at him quietly, her eyes unconsciously filled with pity.

In the past, Gu Yan only knew that He Li was a child of destiny. Although she knew that the past seven years must have been full of hardships, it was not until today that she understood more deeply that He Li would always lose more than he gained in such a family.

Finally, He Li broke the silence: "If you look at me like this, I can't control myself."

Gu Yan knew that he was deliberately trying to adjust the atmosphere.

"Ali, I want to listen, I want to know."

He Li understood that Gu Yan was qualified to know the truth about what happened in the He family today. Instead of letting others tell her, it would be better for him to tell her himself, which would cause less harm to Gu Yan.

"Okay, today I will tell you everything I know."

When they returned home, He Li brought Gu Yan to the study.

The study is simply decorated, and the bookshelves are filled with various books and documents.

He Li walked to the window, turned his back to Gu Yan, and said after a moment of silence: "This is an unpleasant memory about my mother and brother."

Gu Yan walked to his side and gently hugged Ke Heli from behind. Telling the truth was tantamount to opening the wound again, but it was necessary because the pus inside needed to be cleaned out.

He Li turned around and hugged Gu Yan back, continuing, "Back then, you and I broke up suddenly, and I couldn't find you at all. Being young and frivolous, I chose the most wrong way: drinking and fighting. I tried every way I could to hurt myself. The news quickly reached my eldest brother, and he was worried that I would become disabled if I continued like this, so he rushed to the airport. My mother was probably worried about me too, so she immediately drove to the airport, but she didn't expect an accident to happen halfway. In order to save my eldest brother, my mother missed the best time for treatment. By the time I learned the news, my eldest brother had become a vegetable, and my mother was in the intensive care unit."

He Li's voice gradually became lower and lower, filled with sadness and helplessness.

Gu Yan could imagine how helpless He Li was at that time.

Gu Yan looked at him with heartache, her eyes blurred with tears.

She knew that He Li had been carrying the responsibilities and pressures of the family over the years, but was unable to express his pain.

He Li continued, "Later, my mother regained consciousness, but her physical functions were no longer as good as before, and she had also lost her ability to speak. Gu Yan, I can't lie to you. I hated you, so I don't regret attacking the Jiang Group."

He Li's eyes became cold and ruthless, as if shrouded in the shadow of the past.

Gu Yan hugged him tightly and comforted him softly, "He Li, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry. It would be easier if you hated me. Then I'm willing to stay with you forever. I'm willing to atone for the past. It was me who brought disaster to you and your family."

He Li gently straightened Gu Yan's shoulders. He stared at her with some crystal tears in his eyes, but the indifference on his face was gradually replaced by a touch of tenderness.

"No, A'yan, if there's anyone to blame, it's me!" He Li's voice was filled with deep remorse and regret. "Since we met again, how many times have we pushed each other away again and again because of so-called face and that ridiculous self-esteem? So, let's stop resenting and blaming each other, okay?"

He took a deep breath, as if to immerse all his emotions in it. "What we need to do is learn to cherish every moment and every second of the future. We should all let go of our past stubbornness and pride, bravely surrender to warmth, and bow to happiness."

He looked at Gu Yan with gratitude, knowing that her existence gave him the courage and strength to face the pain of the past.

Gu Yan gently stroked his cheek and said softly: "Okay, no matter what happens, I will always be by your side. We will go through every difficulty together and create our own future."

He Li's eyes, filled with deep attachment and love, quietly gazed at the woman before him. His gaze seemed to travel through time, seeing every bit of their past experiences together. His heart was filled with gratitude, because with her by his side, his life became so beautiful and fulfilling.

As their passion grew, they unconsciously moved closer, their bodies gradually fitting together. Their breaths mingled, as soft as a breeze caressing flower petals. Their lips touched gently, then gradually deepened, their scent intoxicating them.

He Li gently pushed Gu Yan against the wall, clasping her arms tightly with both hands, holding her tightly in his arms. His kiss became deeper and deeper, and every movement was filled with tenderness and affection.

He wanted to convey his endless love for Gu Yan through this kiss, and let her feel the sincerity and passion of this love.