Flash Marriage with Dr. Huo

Father Gu was silent for a moment, then slowly walked to the sofa and sat down.

His face was filled with exhaustion and helplessness. His voice was low, "Back then, you sacrificed your own happiness for me. Now, you're taking such a big risk for Ms. Tang. Don't you even think about yourself?"

Gu Zhian walked over to his father, patted his shoulder gently, and softened his tone. "Dad, I did this for myself. I hurt Ms. Tang, and I've been heartbroken for so many years. This can't be made up for. I have my own judgment and choices. I can't stay out of Ms. Tang's affairs. I owe her...

Father Gu looked up at his son, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes, including guilt, helplessness, and a hint of heartache.

He sighed, his voice hoarse, "Well, since you've made up your mind, I won't say anything more. I just hope you can think carefully about it and not let yourself regret it."

Gu Zhian smiled slightly, his eyes firm, "Don't worry, I will take care of it."

Father Gu nodded, slowly stood up, and walked towards the door. When he reached the door, he stopped, looked back at Gu Zhian, and finally sighed softly and left the office.

Gu Zhian stood there, watching his father leave, the smile on his face gradually disappearing.

*

Before leaving get off work, assistant Jessica knocked gently on the door of Mr. Gu's office. After hearing a low "Come in" from inside, she pushed the door open and walked in.

Mr. Gu was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, his back to the door, holding a cup of cold coffee in his hand, his eyes fixed on the gradually darkening skyline in the distance.

"Mr. Gu, the 10 billion RMB acquisition of Huoting Real Estate has been evaluated and approved by the Finance Department and the Legal Department, and the documents are already on your desk." Jessica reported softly, with a hint of confusion in her tone.

Mr. Gu didn't look back, but just said "hmm" lightly to indicate that he understood.

Jessica hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "Mr. Gu, why do you do this? Under the current circumstances, the Huo Group is clearly at a disadvantage. We can definitely lower the price. A purchase price of 10 billion is not the most advantageous option for us."

Mr. Gu still didn't turn around, but just tilted his head slightly, his eyes still fixed on the window. His voice was low and calm, as if he was talking about something that had nothing to do with him: "I know."

Jessica frowned and continued to ask: "Also, I heard that you are going to help the Huo Group guarantee the loan? Mr. Gu, aren't you afraid of the risk? The Huo Group's current financial situation is not optimistic. If they can't repay the loan, we will have to bear it."

Mr. Gu finally turned around, his face showing no emotion.

He walked to his desk, put down his coffee cup, and looked at the documents on the table. He was silent for a few seconds before he slowly spoke: "Risk? I'm not afraid. The thing I fear most has already happened."

Jessica was stunned, obviously not expecting Mr. Gu to answer like that. She tentatively asked, "Mr. Gu, what is your biggest fear?"

Mr. Gu seemed to recall something from the distant past. He sighed softly, his voice low and hoarse, "I've lost someone, and no matter how hard I try, I can't get them back."

Jessica was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond. She had never seen Mr. Gu look like this before. The pain and regret hidden beneath his calm surface left her speechless.

The office fell into a brief silence, with only the ticking of the clock on the wall, as if reminding the passage of time.

After a moment, Mr. Gu raised his head again, regaining his usual calm and indifference: "Okay, this matter is settled. You can go and arrange the follow-up work."

Jessica nodded. Although she still had doubts in her heart, she knew that Mr. Gu had already made his decision and asking more questions would be useless. She turned and left the office, gently closing the door.

The wind outside the window blew gently, carrying away his whispers, but it could not take away the long-buried regret and helplessness in his heart.

Gu Zhian stood in front of the window, holding a mobile phone in his hand, his fingertips gently sliding across the screen, as if calming the waves in his heart, and then pressed the dial button.

After the phone rang a few times, Tang Xiaqing's clear voice came from the other end: "Hello, Mr. Gu?"

Gu Zhian's heart trembled slightly when he heard her voice, but his tone remained calm: "Tangtang, it's me. Our procedures have been approved, and it has been confirmed that we can acquire Huo Ting Real Estate for 10 billion. However, I can also help the Huo Group guarantee a loan from a foreign bank. Please ask your boss Huo to confirm which plan you need."

There was silence on the other end of the line for a few seconds. Her voice was filled with gratitude, but more of a cautious tone. "Mr. Gu, thank you. I'll discuss this with Huo Chenjun as soon as possible to see which plan is more suitable. But... are you really willing to guarantee the loan for us? This is quite risky."

Gu Zhian chuckled, his tone tinged with self-mockery: "Risk? For me, I've already lost you. There's no greater risk than this."

Tang Xiaqing lowered her voice, with a hint of apology: "Mr. Gu, I know this matter has troubled you."

Gu Zhian's grip on the phone tightened slightly, but his tone remained calm. "Let bygones be bygones. The most important thing now is to resolve the problem. Talk to Mr. Huo as soon as possible and give me an answer. Whether it's an acquisition or a loan, I'll do my best to cooperate." To reassure Tang Xiaqing, Gu Zhian added, "Also... don't worry, I don't have any additional conditions."

Tang Xiaqing's voice was choked with sobs: "Thank you, Mr. Gu."

Gu Zhian didn't say anything more, just replied lightly: "You're welcome."

After hanging up, Gu Zhian placed his phone on the table and looked out the window again. As the night deepened, the city lights reflected off the glass, like countless stars falling to the ground.