Love is a mistake that cannot be escaped

Suddenly, there was no sound on the other end of the phone, only the noisy busy tone echoing in my ears. My heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible to breathe.

Fear washed over me like a tidal wave. I kept redialing Gu Yichen's number, but all I got in response was the cold message, "The number you dialed is currently busy."

The long wait was like torture. I forced myself to calm down and recalled Gu Yichen's intermittent words on the phone—the company account was emptied, and I suspected that someone was maliciously manipulating things... Could all of this be related to Du Yue?

Without a second thought, I immediately dialed Lu Mingxuan's number. The moment the call connected, I was almost in tears: "Mingxuan, something terrible has happened! Something's happened at the company! Yichen...!"

"Don't rush, tell me slowly," Lu Mingxuan's calm voice reassured me a little. "I've already sent people to investigate. Don't worry, I will do my best."

After hanging up the phone, I paced anxiously back and forth in the room, my mind replaying every moment I spent with Gu Yichen—his gentleness, his determination, and the occasional melancholy that flashed deep in his eyes… No, I can’t just sit here and wait to die!

Time ticked by, and my phone finally rang again. It was Lu Mingxuan calling, his tone grave: "Xiao Yan, things are more complicated than we thought. This time, it's a powerful foreign conglomerate that's made the move. They have deep pockets, are ruthless, and..."

He paused, seemingly choosing his words carefully: "Moreover, I have already discovered that the person behind this conglomerate has a very close relationship with Du Yue."

My heart sank, and a chill ran from the soles of my feet to the top of my head. It really was her!

Du Yue, what do you want from me before you'll stop?! "A close relationship? How close?" I forced back my fear and pressed for an answer.

"The specific details are still under investigation, but what is certain is that Du Yue was definitely a key figure behind this hostile takeover."

Lu Mingxuan's voice sounded tired, indicating that he had been working on this matter for a long time.

I slumped helplessly onto the sofa, my mind a complete mess. Du Yue, why did she do this?

Is it merely to get revenge on me, to get revenge on Gu Yichen? But what good would it do her to do that?

"Mom, what's wrong with you?"

The child's innocent voice interrupted my thoughts. I looked down and saw the adorable child staring at me with wide, worried eyes.

His small brows furrowed slightly, as if he too sensed the unease permeating the air.

"Mom is fine, she's just a little tired."

I forced a smile, not wanting him to worry.

"Is Daddy unhappy because of work?" the little child asked innocently, tilting his head up.

My nose tingled, and I almost burst into tears.

Although the child is still young, he already knows how to read people's expressions and how to care for his parents.

"Dad will handle it, don't worry," I gently stroked his hair and comforted him softly.

The little boy nodded as if he understood, slid off the sofa, ran into the room, and a moment later came out carrying a fluffy little bear and put it in my arms.

"Mommy, hug the teddy bear, and you won't be tired anymore," he said in his childish voice, his round little face full of seriousness.

My heart warmed, and I hugged him tightly.

Yes, I still have children, and I have family and friends who love me. I can't give up, and I can't lose hope!

"Thank you, baby." I gently kissed his forehead, my heart filled with gratitude.

"Sister, I have an idea!" Gu Yichen's voice suddenly came from the study doorway. His thin figure appeared even more frail in the dim light, but his tone was unusually firm. I quickly put down the baby and hurried to his side. "What idea?"

“We can do a reverse takeover!” Gu Yichen’s eyes gleamed, his tone urgent and decisive. “We still hold 10% of the company’s shares. If we can find a suitable partner, we can completely turn the tide!”

A glimmer of hope flickered in my heart, but it was quickly extinguished by reality. "But where can we find partners willing to lend a helping hand at this time?"

“I’ve already contacted Chairman Li, and he said he’s willing to consider it.” Gu Yichen’s answer stunned both Gu Yichen and me.

Chairman Li is a long-time shareholder of the company and has always admired Gu Yichen. However, he is cautious and would not easily participate in such a high-risk business struggle.

"Are you sure Chairman Li will agree?" Gu Yichen's voice carried a hint of disbelief.

“I have explained all the pros and cons to him, and he knows that there is more to this acquisition than meets the eye. I believe he will make a wise choice.”

Gu Yichen's tone carried a hint of confidence, "However, we need to show him enough sincerity, to demonstrate our determination and chances of success."

Seeing the two brothers working so hard for the company made me feel terrible.

I know I can no longer be like a helpless little girl, relying solely on them.

"Yichen, teach me how to investigate the relationship between Du Yue and that mysterious giant."

I took a deep breath, my tone firm. Gu Yichen looked at me, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, followed by deep worry. "What do you want to do? This is dangerous; don't get involved."

“I know, but I can’t just stand by and watch you all get into trouble because of me.”

I took his hand. "Trust me, I'll be careful."

Gu Yichen wanted to say something more, but in the end he nodded. He knew my personality; once I made a decision, I wouldn't easily change it.

So, over the next few days, I began learning how to investigate company backgrounds, analyze financial statements, and track cash flows...

Gu Yichen patiently taught me various skills, and I, like a sponge, greedily absorbed all the knowledge.

I know I only have one chance, and I must seize it, for the people I love, and for myself.

Staying up late every night to research and analyze data has made my once fair skin dull and my dark circles worse.

Gu Yichen saw it all and felt sorry for me. He always tried different ways to make soup for me and coax me to rest early.

But I know that every minute and every second is incredibly precious, and I must make the most of every second.

Finally, through my persistent efforts, I discovered that Du Yue and that mysterious tycoon had frequent financial transactions.

I excitedly told Gu Yichen about this discovery. He looked at the dense numbers on the computer screen and frowned.

“The source and destination of these funds are very secretive, and we need more direct evidence to prove their collusion.”

"I see."

I nodded vigorously, but I felt a little uneasy.

Where can we find more direct evidence?

Just then, Lu Mingxuan called, his voice sounding unusually grave. "I've found some information about that mysterious giant. You'd better come over; some things can't be explained over the phone."

Gu Yichen and I didn't dare to delay and immediately drove to Lu Mingxuan's residence.

As soon as I entered, I saw him sitting on the sofa with a livid face, holding a document in his hand, his brows furrowed, as if he had encountered some thorny issue.

"What's wrong?" Gu Yichen asked anxiously.

Lu Mingxuan took a deep breath and handed the documents to us, saying, "You can take a look for yourselves."

I took the document and quickly browsed through it. The document wasn't complicated; it was just a shareholding structure diagram. But when I saw the name of the ultimate beneficiary, my brain went blank, as if something had exploded.

It read in bold letters: Fu Zhengxiong, my father!