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Chapter 918 - 379: Tonglin Suffers, Gu Prospers_3

Chapter 918: Chapter 379: Tonglin Suffers, Gu Prospers_3

"Hey, hey, hey! Wait!"

Gu Tonglin was genuinely scared, eyes lowered, trying to appease with an embarrassed smile: "I’ll pay, I’ll pay! Each issue handled separately. I admit my fault, seriously, if you don’t take the money, what kind of apology is this?"

Ugh, this isn’t like you, Linlin!

Su Huai found it terribly amusing—look at how pathetic this guy could get. When you’re buttering him up, he’s all arrogant and smug; once you slap him, he turns meek.

But, taking the money? No way. You think I need your crumbs?

And as for doing what’s asked? That’s not happening either. We might know each other by name, but we’re not actual friends.

Gu Huatang sensed that the little wolf cub’s heart was as unyielding as iron and finally stopped pretending. He went straight to the key point: "Su, you and Yueyue are best friends, closer than family. We’ve never considered you an outsider. Let’s not make things tense. If you have any thoughts, just bring them up!"

Su Huai’s smile faded.

Not completely gone—there was still a trace of it—but the feigned warmth had vanished, leaving behind a faint, somewhat cold smile. Polite. Composed. Distant.

"Since you’ve brought up Yueyue, I feel compelled to clarify something—she was supposed to act as the bridge between us, but she hasn’t fulfilled that role. Do you know why?"

Gu Huatang’s old face flushed red, then turned pale.

Su Huai’s words were sharp as knives.

Not a single profanity, on the surface it didn’t even sound insulting, but upon closer examination, it was the equivalent of pointing at his nose and scolding: Even his own granddaughter sets traps for him. What a crooked old thief!

Some things, once spoken aloud, are unspeakable sins.

But now, what option did Gu Huatang have other than to endure?

"The fault definitely lies with Tonglin. He realizes his mistake now, that’s why he’s here to apologize!"

Gu Tonglin quickly chimed in: "Yes, yes, I understand now! Mr. Su, please show some mercy. For Yueyue’s sake—I’d still like to attend her wedding banquet!"

Pfft! Shameless!

Su Huai let out a faint laugh, shook his head, and asked with a deeper meaning: "It’s not impossible... By the way, I’ve always been curious—exactly how much of Gu Clan shares does Yueyue own?"

...

On the way home, Gu Tonglin’s face was ashen, trembling slightly all the way.

Gu Huatang closed his eyes, silent, seemingly meditating.

Upon returning to their respective places, Gu Huayi listened as his son recounted the events of the day, sighed deeply, and suddenly appeared as though he had aged over a decade.

"Give in. If the green mountain’s still here, the firewood won’t run out. Just give in..."

Gu Huayi transferred his branch’s 1.53% share of Gu Clan, worth 500 million cash, to Gu Jiuyue. By the next day, the reconciliation agreement was in hand, and Penguin had relaxed its stance.

Soon enough, the online complaints and ridicule against Penguin’s new drama and 101 variety series dissipated completely. The promotional efforts could finally proceed smoothly.

For such trivial drama, Su Huai had offended numerous people and forces.

Still, nobody held a grudge against him; all they did was curse Gu Tonglin for his own foolishness.

Even within the Gu Family itself, the clanspeople mocked Gu Tonglin for trying to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice, feeling no pity for him.

1.53% shares—Gu Huayi’s lifelong accumulation, with a true value that defies estimation—just written off like that. Calling it "a waste" doesn’t even begin to describe it.

Though Gu Jiuyue didn’t necessarily need those shares, nor had much use for them, this incident elevated her status to an extraordinary level, envied by many.

She was now fully backed by Gu Tongshu—the clan’s de facto patriarch—who adored her unconditionally. On top of that, she was dating an outstanding man, a dragon among men. Ruthless, calculating, capable—her once-overlooked fragility due to health had vanished in an instant.

Cross her, and while Gu Tongshu might not immediately retaliate, and she herself might not care, someone else out there certainly would take the opportunity to bite back savagely.

Thanks to this, Su Huai officially entered the spotlight of the entire Gu Family, earning himself a new nickname: "Little Wolf Cub."

Clearly, very few liked him—fear outweighed fondness.

Except for Gu. She was deeply moved.

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Lying down, uncomfortable.