War of Roses: The Proud Tycoon，Please Surrender!-Chapter 235: Two Worlds Separated Inside and Outside the Door

Chapter 235: Chapter 235: Two Worlds Separated Inside and Outside the Door

Gu Yan mockingly thought to herself, much like her own situation.

Don’t think for a moment that just because Tang Yuxiu gives you some benefits and says some nice things, you mean anything truly special or important to him.

In reality, you are just like everyone else, no different, and pathetically content with your own delusions.

Tang Yuxiu’s patience was on the brink of exploding. He was never good at explaining himself, and this time was already an exception, but Gu Yan didn’t believe him.

Yet, what right did he have to blame her for not understanding him?

If it were him in her shoes, faced with a similar situation, he probably wouldn’t even listen to a single word she had to say before passing judgment.

Even seeing her get slightly close to another man could lead to misunderstanding, so he had no right to demand that Gu Yan trust him in this matter.

He took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Gu Yan, you may not believe me now, but I will definitely find evidence to prove that I really did nothing. Before that happens, don’t think about leaving me, or I have plenty of ways to bring you back!"

Gu Yan was shocked to her core. How did he know that she had thoughts of leaving?

"Why won’t you let me leave? What right do you have to not let me leave? Tang Yuxiu, don’t be too excessive. You clearly have no shortage of women around you, and I’m just one among many, not even noticeable. Why do you insist on keeping me here?"

Yes, he could have countless women lining up if he wanted, but there’s only one Gu Yan.

Who said she was inconspicuous? In his eyes, the most dazzling was her.

"No matter what, you can only stay by my side, Gu Yan. Trust me, once you run away, everyone you care about will not be spared. I absolutely have the capability!"

"What about Xiang Lan? Aren’t you afraid that if you do anything to Xiang Lan, Xiang Linghao will turn against you!"

"I don’t care that much. As long as you dare to escape, there’s nothing I won’t dare to do!"

"Lunatic!" Gu Yan took a step back, staring at him with resentment, her hand bracing against the piano keys behind her, the coldness seeping straight into her heart.

Tang Yuxiu let out a mocking laugh, "Then so be it, I’m a lunatic."

He turned, leaving the piano room without looking back, shutting the door behind him.

Gu Yan’s hands trembled slightly, her eyes instantly reddening, and tears fell in large drops.

All she wanted was a simple, sincere relationship, to live a stable life, but why was it so difficult?

Tang Yuxiu leaned against the wall outside the piano room, reaching into his pocket, suddenly wanting to smoke, but had always prided himself on keeping clean and never touched such things.

Gu Yan sat powerlessly in front of the piano, staring blankly at the black and white keys. She wanted to play, but when her hands touched the keys, she realized she didn’t know how to play, feeling restless at heart.

Inside and outside the door, two worlds were separated.

That night, Gu Yan slept in the bedroom, Tang Yuxiu stayed in the study all night, but neither of them could sleep, their minds racing.

The next day, Tang Yuxiu left early in the morning, so Gu Yan wouldn’t see him.

He knew that for now, Gu Yan didn’t want to see him.

He could wait patiently, or he could go search for evidence, not showing up in front of her, but he would never allow her to leave.

At noon, Gu Yan left the company alone, arriving outside a high-end restaurant. She looked at the ornate and luxurious sign of the restaurant.

Once inside, someone approached to inquire. After she gave her name, they led her upstairs.

The waiter guided her to the best private room in the restaurant. When she entered, someone was already waiting for her.

Old Sir Tang was a legend in the business world, having founded the Tang Group from nothing, and now, the Tang Group was an unshakable force in the industry.

At nearly sixty years of age, he was still full of vigor, dressed in traditional Tang attire, exuding a commanding presence without needing to exert force.

Along with him came Nie Rong.

Gu Yan pondered, what was the meaning of this? Had Old Sir Tang brought the daughter-in-law he approved of to convey that he would never accept her as a daughter-in-law?

Only, unfortunately, Gu Yan no longer wanted to become part of the Tang Family, because it was simply impossible for her.

Not because Old Sir Tang disapproved, but because of Tang Yuxiu.

Once disappointed in a person, it all becomes indifferent.

"Chairman Tang, hello."

Tang Feng’s cloudy eyes looked at Gu Yan, his hand holding the cane tightened immediately as if he were somewhat surprised.

"Are you Gu Yan?"

"Yes."

Tang Feng just stared at her, saying nothing, seemingly deep in thought.

Nie Rong, because Old Sir Tang was present, remained silent, waiting for him to speak up and drive Gu Yan away.

She knew that the only thing she could do was invite Old Sir Tang to handle the matter.

Old Sir Tang valued his reputation all his life, and he would never allow the marriage between her and Tang Yuxiu to fall apart.

Not a word was spoken in the private room, and Gu Yan slightly pursed her lips, taking the initiative to break the silence.

"Chairman Tang, you must have a reason to call me here, so please speak directly. I need to return to work."

"Miss Gu speaks very directly," Tang Feng said lightly, having returned to his normal state.

"I believe Chairman Tang also doesn’t like people who beat around the bush."

"Ha ha, you’re right. Since that’s the case, I’ll speak directly."

"Please, go ahead."

Old Sir Tang stroked the gemstone embedded in his cane and said, "I know you’re with Yu Xiu now, but you’re not the daughter-in-law the Tang Family recognizes. Yu Xiu is the heir to the Tang Group, and I need to give him a wife who can help with his career. Miss Gu, as far as I know, you have nothing. In other words, not only can you not help Yu Xiu in his career, but you might also become a burden to him, or worse, a blemish on his life!"

Gu Yan has a clean background, but no power to speak of. To ordinary people, she’s unproblematic, but for someone as brilliant as Tang Yuxiu, a person as plain as Gu Yan could indeed be considered a blemish.

Gu Yan listened to Old Sir Tang, her hand under the table tightly clenched, her face carrying a faint smile, seeming very calm.

"So, is Chairman Tang asking me to leave Tang Yuxiu?"

Tang Feng did not answer directly, but his next words clearly expressed this intention, "Nie Rong is pregnant with Yu Xiu’s child. This is the eldest grandson of the Tang Family, and Yu Xiu, being the eldest son, has great responsibilities to bear. Miss Gu is a smart person. If you truly like Yu Xiu, you should think of him and not ruin his future. I think Miss Gu knows what to do."

Yes, in their eyes, she was either a burden or a hurdle to Tang Yuxiu.

Gu Yan nodded, "I know all this, but Chairman Tang, it’s not that I don’t want to leave him; it’s that he won’t let me go. As you said, I have nothing, no power, no influence. How could I resist Young Master Tang without walking into a dead end?"

Tang Feng frowned slightly, not expecting Gu Yan to speak to him in this way.

Nie Rong’s face suddenly turned pale. Was Tang Yuxiu really refusing to let Gu Yan go, insisting on keeping her by his side?

Even after she had made it clear that she was pregnant with his child!

Nie Rong had gone home last night and informed her family about her pregnancy, who then went to reason with the Tang Family. Chairman Tang repeatedly assured them that the marriage would not change, and only then did the Nie Family stop.

Today, Old Sir Tang brought Nie Rong to see Gu Yan just to show the Nie Family that the Tang Family only recognizes Nie Rong as the daughter-in-law.

This move was meant to reassure the Nie Family and was also considered by Old Sir Tang for Tang Yuxiu’s future prospects.

With the absolute support of the Tang Family, Nie Rong felt confident, but it couldn’t compare to Tang Yuxiu’s heart.

She didn’t want the Tang Family; she wanted Tang Yuxiu. Yet Tang Yuxiu wouldn’t accept her, which made her immensely resentful.

"So, Miss Gu means that as long as Yu Xiu allows you to leave, you will leave him?"

"Yes." Gu Yan replied without hesitation. She longed to escape from Tang Yuxiu. Being by his side made her feel suffocated.

When things were good, you’d think you were the happiest woman in the world.

But the moment a problem arose, his possessiveness and stubbornness were overwhelming to the point of leaving her at a loss.

Especially now, when he’s having a child with another woman.

No, it’s not just another woman. It’s the woman who is about to become his wife!

She was the other woman!

A man whose body and soul were unclean. Even if she liked him, she couldn’t want him!

So resolutely saying this word, it indeed hurt her heart, but she didn’t want the pain to continue. It was better to cut through quickly; better short pain than long pain.

Tang Feng looked at Gu Yan with a cloudy yet sharp gaze, as if assessing the truth of her words.

Gu Yan said, "Chairman Tang, there’s no need to doubt what I say. If you have the ability to help me leave without letting Tang Yuxiu harm my family and friends, I promise not to stay a second longer."

She dreaded Tang Yuxiu’s threats. Even if she wanted to leave, she had to endure.

But she forgot that Tang Yuxiu wasn’t invincible.

It wasn’t until meeting Old Sir Tang today that she realized she might have a chance to leave.

"If Miss Gu truly wants to leave, I can help protect your family and friends and also give you some money so you can go far away. As long as Yu Xiu cannot find you, I will agree to any of your requests."

"Alright!" Gu Yan agreed readily. "I hope Chairman Tang keeps his word."

"I also hope Miss Gu keeps hers."

Tang Feng and Nie Rong left first, leaving Gu Yan alone with a table full of dishes.

Gu Yan sat there, lost in thought.

She had thought about leaving Tang Yuxiu before, but then many things happened, and she fell for him.

Later, she thought Tang Yuxiu also liked her, so they were together.

But one report completely shattered her hopes for the future.

The path to her future went from gradually becoming clear to suddenly becoming a blurred mess.

Now, she really had a chance to leave him, to go far, and never come back, no more emotions, no more hurt.

But why did her heart still feel such reluctance?

What was there to be reluctant about?

There shouldn’t be, right!

Gu Yan closed her eyes, suppressing all the complex emotions in her eyes.