War of Roses: The Proud Tycoon，Please Surrender!-Chapter 278: This is a Dead End

Gu Yan gradually broke into uncontrollable sobs, and Tang Yuxiu’s heart seemed to shatter into countless pieces.

If only he had known he would meet her, if only he had known she would endure so much, if only he had known she would suffer so much hardship...

He would have found her early on, preventing all the tragedies from happening, yet today, there was no turning back for them!

"Tang Yuxiu, stop pushing me. After knowing everything, if I stayed with you, I would be unfilial, and I could never find peace in this life; I would collapse!"

"If you have even a bit of compassion for me, don’t try to keep me any longer. I won’t stay, and I can’t stay."

Tang Yuxiu furrowed his brows in pain, his deep eyes like a black vortex, a slip into which would spell eternal doom.

"Yanyan, my heart aches for you, of course, it does, but that doesn’t mean I’m willing to let you go."

"Tang Yuxiu, can’t such a harsh truth make you face reality? Between us, there’s only the irreconcilable hatred of our parents; how can you expect me to live under the same roof with an enemy like that!"

"We won’t live with my father; we can always stay here, he won’t come, and we won’t go."

Gu Yan looked at him sorrowfully, "That’s not something that can solve the problem. You’re his son, the son of my enemy. Seeing you reminds me of my deceased parents and all the hardships I’ve endured. Why did you grow up beside your father, possessing everything, while I lost it all and survived through torment and suffering!"

Isn’t it so unfair? It’s because of his father that she lost her parents, lost the joy and happiness of being with her family, and lost the better, happier life she could have had all these years.

She had nothing left. She thought she finally had Tang Yuxiu, only to find out he was never truly hers.

"Tang Yuxiu, I ask you to stand in my shoes and consider my situation. I can’t be by your side, not even for a second longer!"

Tang Yuxiu shuddered, and his grip on her shoulders loosened slightly. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Gu Yan seized the opportunity to push Tang Yuxiu away forcefully, turned around, and ran toward the door.

Tang Yuxiu, in a daze, took a few steps back and then, without thinking, chased after Gu Yan’s figure.

Gu Yan had already reached the door and pulled it open.

Outside, it was pouring heavily, accompanied by strong wind, with occasional flashes of lightning cutting through the sky and rolling thunder.

The wind blew the rain into Gu Yan’s face.

She felt the chilling rainwater trickle down her face and fall to the ground, feeling as though even her heart had turned cold.

She bit her lip, about to step out into the rain and leave alone when her wrist was grabbed firmly.

Gu Yan turned back, and Tang Yuxiu frowned tightly, "If you’re going to leave, at least wait until the rain stops."

Gu Yan opened her mouth. Was he agreeing to let her go?

Gu Yan’s heart felt a bit disappointed, but she finally let out a sigh of relief.

Her biggest fear was that he wouldn’t let go. She had to leave, and she didn’t want him to live alone, lonely and sad after she was gone, forever walking in darkness, never seeing the light.

No one in this world hoped more than she did for Tang Yuxiu to be happy, not to be alone.

The regret was that the person to bring him that happiness wouldn’t be her, yet she still wished him well with someone else.

Someone... some other woman...

Just the thought of it pained Gu Yan, but she had to endure it.

Even though Tang Yuxiu tacitly agreed to her leaving, he was still subtly trying to keep her.

But this wouldn’t do; she couldn’t stay any longer.

She had made up her mind to leave, which had been such a painful process, fearing that staying by his side for just a minute longer would make it even harder to leave, leading to yet another struggle of torment.

Decisiveness was needed; it was best to be straightforward.

Gu Yan shook her head firmly, "No, I’ll leave now."

"Gu Yan!" Tang Yuxiu gripped her hand tighter, "Are you not willing to even stay with me a little longer now?"

Gu Yan’s heart constantly shook with denial, not that, oh how she wished to be with him, to gaze at him longer, but she couldn’t!

The consequence of one more look would only be more unbearable pain.

If separation was inevitable, then the sooner, the better!

She looked at Tang Yuxiu’s face and nodded, "Yes, I’m not willing!"

Tang Yuxiu’s heart seemed to have numbed from the pain; Gu Yan’s words seemed to no longer have any effect on him, as he couldn’t even feel his heart beating anymore.

Tang Yuxiu’s hand unconsciously tightened, causing pain to Gu Yan’s wrist, yet she didn’t utter a sound and stubbornly stared at him.

"Please let go."

Tang Yuxiu stared at her intensely, as if he hadn’t heard her words.

They stared at each other for a long time; Gu Yan bit her lip and suddenly struggled like crazy.

"Let go!"

Tang Yuxiu didn’t expect her to do this and was caught off guard, allowing her to break free.

With the intense struggle, Gu Yan kept stepping back, and when he let go, she accidentally stepped into the air, fell off the steps, and stumbled into the rain, soaking herself in water.

The heavy rain instantly drenched her, her hair clinging to her face, her cheeks streaming with water, indistinguishable whether it was rain or tears.

Tang Yuxiu felt a sharp pain in his chest and hurriedly stepped out of the house to help her up.

"Yanyan, Yanyan, I’m sorry, did you get hurt anywhere?"

Tang Yuxiu was very anxious; Gu Yan looked at him but hadn’t had time to speak when someone quickly rushed over, pushed Tang Yuxiu aside, and protected Gu Yan in his arms.

Tang Yuxiu glared at the newcomer with anger, even though drenched, his powerful presence was undiminished.

But Yan Shuo wasn’t an ordinary person either; no matter how intimidating Tang Yuxiu’s presence was, it wasn’t enough to scare him.

Yan Shuo sheltered Gu Yan, while a butler stood by holding a large umbrella to shield the two of them.

Gu Yan was surprised to see Yan Shuo there.

"You..."

"I’ve been here since last night. I knew Tang Yuxiu wouldn’t easily let you go. As soon as you say the word, I’ll take you away immediately."

"You’ve been waiting this long?" Gu Yan turned around only to see his business car parked in an inconspicuous place, camouflaged by thick trees.

"Xiao Yan, can we leave now?"

Before Gu Yan could answer, Tang Yuxiu stepped forward quickly and grabbed Gu Yan’s hand.

"Yanyan, don’t be in such a hurry to leave; there must be a solution!"

Tang Yuxiu didn’t want to let go, really didn’t want to let go!

"Tang Yuxiu, see the reality; this matter is a dead end, there’s no way out."

Gu Yan yanked her hand free from his grip, turned her back, closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and quietly said to Yan Shuo, "Let’s go."