Secretly Married to the Ice-Cold CEO-Chapter 386: Rising to the Top with the Help of His Wife

Chapter 386: Chapter 386: Rising to the Top with the Help of His Wife

The scene was becoming more and more uncontrollable.

Cheng Ye didn’t hesitate for a moment and knelt in front of Gu Kuangyong. For his Xiao Yuan, he would even sacrifice his life; what was a knee bend compared to that?

Gu Kuangyuan’s eyes filled with tears. Cheng Ye, who was always so proud and unyielding outside, now knelt down for her.

She went to pull him up, "Cheng Ye, don’t do this. You didn’t do anything wrong. Why should you kneel?"

Cheng Ye didn’t budge. He said to Gu Kuangyong, "As long as elder brother agrees to let us be together, I’ll do anything you ask."

An Junxi couldn’t bear to watch them. It was the first time she had seen her aunt cry.

Her aunt had always been indifferent to everything, but now she was crying so sorrowfully. Dad had always doted on her aunt; why was he being so heartless this time?

An Junxi observed her father’s reaction. She thought he would be moved by Cheng Ye’s sincerity, but he wasn’t.

Gu Kuangyong didn’t show the slightest bit of emotion, "Cheng Ye, I personally nurtured you into a talent, and this is how you repay me! Even if I beat you half to death today, I would still..."

He raised his hand and stood up, seemingly about to hit Cheng Ye. Cheng Ye didn’t show any intention of avoiding it, but before Gu Kuangyong could strike, someone else stepped in first.

Cheng Zongyao strode in, "Mr. Gu, our lives belong to the Gu Family. My disobedient son doesn’t know his place. Today, let me personally teach him a lesson and make him see his position clearly!"

From somewhere, he pulled out a whip. Before anyone could react, the whip cracked through the air and landed on Cheng Ye’s back.

"Ah!" An Junxi covered her mouth. Gu Yikun blocked her eyes and said to her, "Don’t look."

Not only An Junxi, but even Liang Huiyun was startled.

An Junxi removed Gu Yikun’s hand. Cheng Ye was wearing a white shirt, and across his broad back, a long, red mark immediately appeared. Just looking at it made one feel the pain.

Cheng Ye’s face turned pale, but his brows didn’t even furrow.

Gu Kuangyuan’s heart ached. Seeing that Uncle Cheng was about to hit him again, she hugged Cheng Ye tightly, "Stop hitting him! If you must hit someone, hit me! I’m the one who wants to marry him!"

Gu Kuangyong shouted furiously, "Gu Kuangyuan, do you know who you are? Who is he? Stop disgracing our Gu Family!"

An Junxi was extremely disappointed in her father. He was always kind and amiable, but now she discovered his strong sense of class distinction.

Though Cheng Ye had no family background, he had achieved his current social status through his own efforts. Outside, who wouldn’t respectfully call him Lawyer Cheng?

How could that be considered lacking?

Her father’s constant talk about "status" implied that she was even less qualified to marry into the Gu Family.

An Junxi had serious thoughts about speaking up. If the present situation wasn’t so unsuitable for words, she would have argued with her father.

Cheng Ye’s face didn’t look any better, as Gu Kuangyong’s words didn’t leave him any dignity. He had never endured such disrespect before.

Cheng Zongyao’s expression didn’t change; he seemed to agree with Mr. Gu and continued to make a move.

Liang Huiyun watched the drama with a sense of satisfaction. Gu Kuangyuan had always been so aloof, always looking down on everyone. She thought Gu Kuangyuan was above worldly attachments.

It turned out Gu Kuangyuan couldn’t avoid being conventional either—ready to die for a man, just like any other woman.

Gu Kuangyuan looked at Gu Kuangyong as if he were a stranger, her eyes shimmering with tears, "Brother, how could you say this about Cheng Ye? You used to admire him, but now..."

"Is it the same now? No matter how outstanding he is at work, he can’t be the son-in-law of the Gu Family! He’s younger than you by a few years. Outside, everyone would say he has ulterior motives, that he’s living off you!"

"Dad!" An Junxi couldn’t help but stand up, "With Cheng Ye’s current ability, he can absolutely take care of Aunt. Seventh Uncle once said he hoped Aunt could find a partner who truly loved her. Why are you being so harsh? If it were Seventh Uncle, he would definitely agree!"

Gu Yikun didn’t stop An Junxi. He knew her temperament, and she had endured it well so far.

Forget it, she could speak her mind. If father got angry, he would deal with it.

Gu Yikun allowed An Junxi to speak freely. After she finished, Gu Kuangyong’s blood pressure soared in anger, "Junxi, you’re adding to the mess!"

"Dad, I’m not making a mess. You’re going too far! You always teach us to judge friends by their character, yet you, as an elder, only see class! Apart from family background, can you find a single flaw in Cheng Ye? If the children knew you’d judge people like this, wouldn’t it go against everything you’ve taught us?"

An Junxi knew she was being impulsive, but she didn’t regret it at all.

If she didn’t voice her disagreement, her father might think his actions were justified, making the road harder for her aunt and Cheng Ye.

Gu Kuangyong held back his anger, "Junxi, you..."

Liang Huiyun, engrossed in watching the drama, scolded, "An Junxi, this is a discussion among elders. What business do you have interfering?"

Gu Kuangyong regained his breath, "Junxi, go upstairs now!"

Gu Yikun finally spoke up. He pulled An Junxi to sit, "Why can’t we listen?"

Liang Huiyun, seeing Yikun about to defend her, said irritably, "Junxi, watch your behavior."

An Junxi was very annoyed. Watch her behavior? For what?

Gu Kuangyuan was grateful to An Junxi for speaking up for her. She had said everything Gu Kuangyuan wanted to say.

Cheng Zongyao didn’t help his son at all, "Mr. Gu is right. People should do what’s appropriate for their status. Cheng Ye, think it over carefully."

Gu Kuangyong felt somewhat reassured hearing his words. He took a sip of water, "Lao Cheng, don’t think I’m being harsh on you two. My father wanted you to stay with the Gu Family; he instructed me to take care of you before he passed. Over the years, I’ve provided Cheng Ye with the best education and resources, no different from what Kuangyuan and Yikun received. I’ve nurtured him wholeheartedly, and he..."

Gu Kuangyong pointed at Cheng Ye and scolded, "Cheng Ye, tell me, isn’t marrying our Xiao Yuan a means to gain her status? Isn’t it for the Gu Family shares in her hands? Ask anyone outside, they’d all say you climbed the social ladder by marrying into the Gu Family, that you rely on your wife! You manage the legal department of the Gu Family. I thought you genuinely wanted to repay me, but now I see your true intentions. What are you scheming for?"

Scheming? What an accusation!

An Junxi was furious. Just because Cheng Ye liked her aunt but had no background, her father tagged him with such a label.

She wanted to speak up, but Gu Yikun squeezed her hand, signalling her not to act impulsively.

He was also surprised their father went this far. Now wasn’t a good time to speak.

An Junxi held back her anger, but Gu Kuangyuan couldn’t.

"Brother, don’t you see any worth in me? Cheng Ye likes me just to get what’s in my hands? Don’t I have any other qualities he might like? Is this really how you see me?"