My sister regretted sending me to the correctional facility.

I successfully obtained Zhao Ming's whereabouts from Shu Xin.

Next, I didn't go directly to the United States to find him.

Because such aimless behavior will not lead to any consequences.

What I did was contact Gu Yao.

It took me two days to finally get in touch with Gu Yao.

When I heard Gu Yao's voice.

I noticed that her voice was extremely hoarse, as if she were sick.

I instinctively wanted to get closer to Gu Yao.

But then I thought about it.

I have had nothing to do with Gu Yao for a long time.

Gu Yao also shunned me more than once, giving me cold looks and questioning.

So, I asked in a cold voice, "Gu Yao, do you know where Zhao Ming has run off to?"

Gu Yao must have learned about Zhao Ming's actions.

She coughed as she said, "Zhao Ming has already fled to America, Lu Yi. Do you intend to bring him back?"

I said, "Yes, Aunt Gu's death was orchestrated by Zhao Ming! I can't let this murderer get away with it; I must personally bring Zhao Ming back!"

Gu Yao seemed somewhat moved as she listened to my words.

"Lu Yi, thank you."

I was taken aback. Why was Gu Yao suddenly thanking me?

"Why are you thanking me?" I asked back.

Gu Yao said, "Thank you. I wronged you for so long in the past, but you were still willing to help me. I know that you have always had me in your heart."

I frowned and said unhappily, "Gu Yao, what nonsense are you spouting? What do you mean by 'you're always in my heart'? I've already completely forgotten you in my heart, just as you instructed and requested!"

After I finished speaking, Gu Yao on the other end of the phone kept coughing.

Hearing Gu Yao's cough.

I realized something: "Gu Yao, you're not actually away on business trips, are you?"

Gu Yao realized that I had exposed her.

She stopped pretending and said bluntly, "I'm not away on a business trip; I've been at home the whole time. If you want to see me, you can come right now."

This was the first time Gu Yao had ever invited me to her home.

Aside from the time I helped Gu Yao move, this should be the second time I've been to her house.

However, I did not agree.

"Forget it, whether you stay at home or go on a business trip is none of my business."

"Right now, all I want is to bring Zhao Ming back and avenge Aunt Gu!"

Gu Yao said weakly, "Lu Yi, I'm not feeling well. Could you come and see me?"

I said firmly, "Gu Yao, what trick are you playing now? You've used this trick before, deliberately testing whether I still have feelings for you!"

I remember this incident very clearly.

While I was still in college.

I don't know what possessed Gu Yao, but she deliberately tried to test whether I still harbored any filthy thoughts about her.

She pretended to be unwell and in pain in the middle of the night, and then called me.

I didn't even sleep at the time. I ran to her school, climbed over the wall, and got to her dormitory building.

As it turned out, Gu Yao was completely unharmed.

He also accused me of trying to sneak into the girls' dormitory and called me a pervert, etc.

I was immediately arrested by the school authorities.

Fortunately, I didn't do anything indecent that night.

Otherwise, it would leave a significant stain on my student record.

There are lessons learned from the past.

This is what Gu Yao said to me.

I thought Gu Yao was deliberately testing me again.

So I refused very firmly.

"Gu Yao, you can say what you need to say over the phone. I'm not going!"

Gu Yao was speechless and disappointed when she heard my firm attitude.

After a long pause, she said, "Lu Yi, you weren't like this before. You used to listen to everything I said and obeyed my every word."

"How did someone as wonderful as you become so cold and distant? Did I do something wrong?"

To me, Gu Yao's words sounded like crocodile tears!

Such words are utterly hypocritical!

In the past, I treated Gu Yao with all my heart, but she despised and looked down on me, treating me like a sycophant.

Now, she's starting to complain about how cold I've become.

So, she never considered who was responsible for my cold and aloof demeanor.

But I'm a man, and I'm too lazy to bring up old grievances with Gu Yao.

She would then mock him for being petty and narrow-minded.

So I coldly replied, "No, you did nothing wrong, it's just that I've changed! I can't treat you the way I used to. Are you satisfied with this answer?"

Gu Yao was clearly shocked when she heard my unusually firm tone.

She probably will never believe that one day I would speak to her like this.

after awhile.

Gu Yao's tone softened further.

"Lu Yi, I know you're angry with me. Can't I apologize to you now?"

“I misjudged Zhao Ming before. Now I realize that Zhao Ming has done so many bad things, and I have wronged you so many times before.”

I gave a cold laugh and said, "It's good that you know."

Gu Yao continued, "So, after I found out Zhao Ming's true colors, I immediately broke off all ties with him!"

"So what?" I asked back.

Gu Yao became agitated.

“I have stopped all of Zhao Ming’s businesses and intend to return the company to you.”

“I have suspended all of Zhao Ming’s bank cards and plan to send him to a reformatory for rehabilitation.”

"........"

Listening to Gu Yao's words, I suddenly felt ridiculous.

The way Gu Yao punished Zhao Ming.

Basically, it's the same way they punished me.

Send him to a reformatory for rehabilitation!

However, Gu Yao's "transformation" tactic worked on me, but not on Zhao Ming!

Because back then, I was secretly in love with Gu Yao willingly.

Therefore, I obey Gu Yao's every word.

But Zhao Ming is different.

He only ever had himself in his heart.

Zhao Ming is a sophisticated egoist.

He never loved Gu Yao.

They were just using Gu Yao as a tool to exploit.

That's why.

When Gu Yao took strong measures against Zhao Ming.

Zhao Ming did not listen to Gu Yao.

Instead, they struck first, taking very strong measures to seize all the benefits they could.

"So what? And the result?"

I asked Gu Yao a question with a cold laugh.

This sentence left Gu Yao speechless for a long time.

Finally, she said helplessly.

"Zhao Ming didn't listen to me. He doesn't love me at all. All the love he said he had for me before was a lie!"

Gu Yao became increasingly agitated as she spoke.

"Zhao Ming's pretense all these years has been a complete lie!"

"His kindness towards me is fake!"

"His promise was a lie!"

"In the end, all he cared about was my money, my assets, and my wealth!"

Gu Yao's tone was filled with despair.

"Lu Yi! Do you know how outrageous Zhao Ming is?!"

"Before he left, he actually, he actually beat me up!"

At this point, Gu Yao could no longer hold back her sobs.

Hearing Gu Yao's hysterical screams.

do not know why.

I feel so good!

It felt incredibly exhilarating!

This is perhaps what it means for evil people to only be tormented by other evil people!

I have loved Gu Yao for so long.

He showered her with all his kindness.

But none of them could make her trust and fascinate her as much as Zhao Ming, who is good at acting!

Now, the beautiful dream that Zhao Ming had woven for her has shattered.

Gu Yao crashed heavily onto the ground.

Only at this time.

Only then will she realize who was truly kind to her back then, me or Zhao Ming!

But unfortunately, everything is irreversible.

I no longer have any feelings for Gu Yao.