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

As night fell and the lights came on, the city's nightscape, adorned with dazzling lights, became picturesque. Yet, somewhere in this bustling city, He Li's room remained serene. Gu Yan noticed that He Li had been confined to his room all day, not even showing up for dinner. Worried, she decided to knock on He Li's door to check on him.

Just then, a crisp ringtone shattered the quiet of the night. Gu Yan looked down and saw an unfamiliar phone number flashing on her phone screen. She frowned, hesitated for a moment, and hung up, thinking it might be another annoying sales or scam call. However, this mysterious number didn't seem to want to give up easily and continued to call. Finally, Gu Yan reluctantly answered the phone, her tone a little impatient: "Hello?"

A deep male voice came from the other end of the line: "I am He Li's father." Gu Yan's heart was shocked, surprised by this sudden revelation of her identity. She took a deep breath, calmed her inner waves, and then responded: "He Li's father? What's the matter?"

The man's voice was calm and firm: "Gu Yan, I need to see you."

Gu Yan widened her eyes and asked in confusion, "Why do you want to see me?"

The man replied, "Some things need to be discussed in person. Of course, I believe you are a smart child. We can find a suitable place to meet. There is no need to let He Li know."

"Okay, Mr. Crane, just tell me the place and time, and I'll go."

Hearing Gu Yan's graceful response, He Yun was somewhat surprised by the girl. After all, he had heard from his daughter-in-law Zhou Feifei that Gu Yan was a domineering and uneducated woman.

"Tonight, I'll send you the address later."

Having said that, He Quan hung up the phone.

Gu Yan held her phone, feeling confused and uneasy. She couldn't help but wonder what He Li's father wanted to tell her. What secrets and stories were hidden behind this mysterious meeting?

After careful consideration, Gu Yan finally decided to go to the meeting place. Although she was a little hesitant, considering the other party's elder status, as a junior, she felt that she had an obligation to meet him.

When she was about to go out, Shen Anan curiously asked where she was going. However, Gu Yan did not want to cause too much trouble and speculation, so she simply replied that she had an appointment with a friend.

But what she never expected was that the moment she left the house, Ah San quietly followed her. It turned out that He Li had already instructed Ah San to closely monitor Gu Yan's every move.

Therefore, no matter where Gu Yan went, Asan would follow her silently, ensure her safety and report the situation to He Li.

Gu Yan, wearing a camel-colored wool coat and high heels, walked into the cafe called "Blue Mountain". She stood at the door and looked around, but found that the cafe was empty. She couldn't help but feel a little puzzled, but she walked steadily into the cafe. At this time, a waiter in a black suit came out and greeted Gu Yan with a smile: "Hello, are you Miss Gu?"

Gu Yan nodded and replied, "I am."

The waiter said enthusiastically, "Mr. He is already waiting for you inside. Don't worry, we will make sure no one will disturb your conversation." After that, he gently pushed open the glass door and motioned Gu Yan to go in.

Gu Yan frowned slightly and muttered to herself, "I didn't expect that He Li's father would be so meticulous in his work." She took a deep breath, wrapped her windbreaker tightly around her, and then walked into the cafe with firm steps.

After entering the cafe, Gu Yan saw a spacious and comfortable space with soft and warm lighting. In the corner of the room sat a middle-aged man. He was tall and straight, with a handsome and serious face and deep and sharp eyes. He was concentrating on the documents in his hands and seemed not to notice Gu Yan's arrival.

Gu Yan walked up to the man and said softly, "Hello, Mr. He."

Mr. He raised his head, glanced sharply at Gu Yan, then smiled slightly, stood up, and extended his hand to shake hands with Gu Yan: "Miss Gu, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please take a seat."

Gu Yan politely responded, "Thank you," and then sat down opposite Mr. He.

The entire scene seemed solemn and serious, as if an important business negotiation was about to begin. Gu Yan secretly wondered if the usual tricks of the wealthy would play out next. However, she resolved to remain calm and composed, and to handle any situation with composure.

He Quan looked at the woman in front of him, his lips curled up slightly, and a subtle admiration flashed in his eyes. She was not a top beauty, but she had a unique charm that made people want to take a few more glances.

However, He Quan was surprised that his picky son would be attracted to such a woman. Perhaps, as the old saying goes, you can't judge a book by its cover.

He Quan slowly sat down and took a sip of his hot coffee, his eyes fixed on Gu Yan. His voice was low and magnetic, and with a hint of a smile, he said, "Miss Gu seems calmer than I thought."

Gu Yan smiled slightly and responded without showing any weakness: "It's the same. I didn't expect He Li's father to be more calm than I thought." After that, she walked straight to the sofa and sat down gracefully.

Gu Yan picked up the iced coffee that had been prepared on the table and took a sip, feeling the cool taste spreading in her mouth. Her eyes were firm and confident, with no intention of retreating.

It's rare for a woman to be so calm and composed when facing He Quan. She is much more generous and decent than Zhou Feifei at home. No wonder He Li has been unable to forget Gu Yan for so many years.

"I'll be frank and get to the point."

He Quan glanced at Gu Yan, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

He took a sip of coffee, put down the cup, and slowly said, "I know what happened between you and my son, but I hope you can understand that our He family will not accept a woman of unknown identity as a daughter-in-law. Therefore, I would like to ask you to leave my son. The conditions are up to you. As long as you can make my son completely give up on you, I, He Quan, can guarantee to give you everything you want."

As expected, just as Gu Yan had guessed before, this was the typical cliché plot of a wealthy CEO, giving the heroine five million and then asking her to leave the hero who loved her deeply.

Gu Yan sneered in her heart, but her face remained calm. She said lightly, "Mr. He, isn't your behavior a bit too much? The relationship between He Li and me cannot be measured by money."

"I know money can't impress a woman like you, but I also know that you were once married to Mr. Jiang of the Jiang Group. If this news were to leak out, what would become of He Li's reputation? Furthermore, my son must follow my instructions."

Gu Yan frowned, and then looked at He Quan with eyes full of indifference.

"Mr. He, I don't know the true nature of your relationship with He Li, but if a father were to do something like this without his son's knowledge, I'm sure your relationship can't be very good. So, I'd rather you come straight to the point and state your true purpose instead of trying to mediate with me."

Unexpectedly, this woman, Gu Yan, is so smart that she can know He Quan’s true thoughts through a simple sentence.

"Well, if that's the case, then I don't have to hide it anymore."

Half an hour later, Gu Yan left the cafe. It turned out that no matter what she did, the ending between her and He Li could only be here.

Time flies, and October 10th is here in the blink of an eye.

During this period, Gu Yan, like He Li, locked herself in the room, as if isolated from the world. Except for Shen Anan who would go in to deliver food, she never saw anyone else. Every day, Gu Yan was immersed in her own world, thinking about the past, present and future. She recalled every bit of her time with He Li, and her heart was filled with complex emotions. As for the future, she felt confused and helpless, not knowing how to face the next life. In this small room, Gu Yan spent countless days and nights. Her mood was sometimes low, sometimes irritable, but she could never find inner peace. Everything in the outside world seemed to have nothing to do with her, she was only focused on her own thoughts and feelings.

Many people have contacted her these days, but no one can reach her.

Without hesitation, Gu Yan pooled all the funds she could withdraw and decisively transferred a full 50,000 yuan to Jiang Qitian's personal account! Although she knew that with the strength and status of the Jiang Group, they shouldn't be in such a predicament, she was well aware of the saying "a penny can make a hero fall," so she didn't want a child like Jiang Qitian to face such a predicament.

She then transferred another 30,000 yuan to Wu Zhenzhen, along with a message: "No matter what happens, don't give up on yourself easily."

Gu Yan is well aware that her life trajectory has changed. For at least the next year or two, she won't be able to personally care for Wu Zhenzhen. She understands that life is full of uncertainties and challenges, and sometimes we have to face them alone, without the support of others. This is a harsh reality, but it's also a necessary part of growth. She hopes Wu Zhenzhen understands her situation and believes that their friendship will not be strained by it. In the meantime, she will strive to find other ways to care for and support Wu Zhenzhen, to make her feel cared for.

She thought of everyone she could think of until He Li's name appeared in her mind.

Gu Yan had never expected that this would be the ending for the two of them, the person she loved from the beginning to the end.