Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 570 - 567: His Importance to Her

Chapter 570: Chapter 567: His Importance to Her

Ji Shoucheng didn’t know how Master Song and his daughter had discovered his plan, but the urgent priority was to ensure they kept this secret.

The position of Pavilion Master of the Gong Pavilion, he had decided, would be his.

Song Jiner’s eighth son got along very well with his own son, and therefore must accompany him in burial!

"Master Song knows too much, and since he has come tonight, there is no need for him to leave."

A murderous aura flashed in Ji Shoucheng’s eyes as his expression changed.

With a raise of his hand, scores of figures clad in black emerged immediately.

The atmosphere, in an instant, became as tense as a fully drawn bowstring, utterly rigid and cold.

Just as Ji Shoucheng was about to order his men to eliminate Master Song and his daughter, the steward of Ji Mansion hurried over, whispering a few words into Ji Shoucheng’s ear in a hushed tone.

"What? He’s here?"

No sooner had Ji Shoucheng’s words fallen than the courtyard door was pushed open.

A man of noble and austere bearing, dressed in a black overcoat and accompanied by a retinue, walked in.

Gu Siting had arrived.

His presence, steeped in the coolness of the night, felt keen and piercing like the gaze of a falcon, and the air around seemed to freeze as his eyes swept across it.

"Ji Shoucheng, what do you intend to do, hmm?"

His deep and rich voice carried an endless danger in the night.

Seeing Gu Siting, Ji Shoucheng’s complexion immediately changed.

"Mr. President, why have you come?"

"How could I not come in person when Lord Ji decides to lay hands on my subordinates?"

Ji Shoucheng’s pupils narrowed, "Since when did Song Hu become your subordinate? In his lifetime, his loyalty could only be to Old Lady Gong!"

However, no sooner had Ji Shoucheng finished speaking than Song Hu kneeled on one knee towards Gu Siting, "Your Excellency, Mr. President, I have already handed over the seal of the Master of Gong Pavilion to you, and from now on, both I and Gong Pavilion will remain loyal to you!"

Song Jiner also kneeled down behind Song Hu!

Seeing this scene, Ji Shoucheng wavered unsteadily on his feet.

He knew that Gu Siting had been wanting to take real control of the Gong Pavilion for years, but he had never found an opening.

So, Gu Siting had already mastered their affairs at Ji Mansion beforehand.

All the respect he had shown before the Ji family, it turned out, was merely his forbearance.

This man’s shrewdness and depth were far greater than that of Gong Xiao.

Now that he had taken down Gong Pavilion, even Old Lady Gong could do nothing to him in the future!

Gu Siting raised his hand slightly, signaling for Song Hu and Song Jiner to stand up.

Gu Siting, looking at the discomfort on Ji Shoucheng’s face, hooked his thin lips, "Considering Lord Ji has just lost his beloved son, I will not pursue this matter. But I do hope that the Ji family will soon issue a statement that Song Jiner has no relation whatsoever with Ji Yang. If Song Jiner’s reputation suffers any damage, the Ji family..."

Gu Siting did not finish his sentence, but the warning and cold severity that swam in his eyes spake volumes.

Gu Siting left with Song Hu and Song Jiner.

Ji Shoucheng clenched his hand into a fist and viciously swung it at the doorframe.

Had his plan succeeded, he would have been in control of Gong Pavilion, and he might have rivaled the power of Gu Siting, perhaps even becoming President one day.

But now, everything was undone!

He had lost both his wife and his troops!

Gu Siting, through four years of forbearance, was no longer the tycoon who was at the mercy of the Presidential Residence!

Rather, he had truly become a supreme ruler with real power!

He must have known everything about Ji Mansion, possibly by planting informants within.

And he, Ji Shoucheng, was utterly oblivious!

Ji Shoucheng glanced at the dark sky, feeling a chill coursing through his blood.

He took out his phone and dialed a number.

"I have failed; Gong Pavilion has slipped through my fingers. Wise one, please point me to another way out!"

The person on the other end of the call chuckled lowly, "Don’t worry, there are still opportunities. What of his great power? Don’t forget, he is not invincible—he too has his vulnerabilities!"

...

In the commercial van.

Song Hu and Song Jiner once again expressed their gratitude to Gu Siting.

They were still shaken by recent events.

If Ji Shoucheng’s plan had succeeded, not only would Song Jiner have been desecrated by Da Wei, but she would have also been labeled as a widow, a husband killer, and other such crimes.

She would have been forced to die with the deceased, and nobody would sympathize with her. Some might even think she got what she deserved and that her death was too lenient!

The very thought was chilling.

Song Hu felt both sorry for his daughter and angry at Old Lady Gong.

For decades, he had risked his life for her, nearly losing it multiple times.

He had thought that she would spare him and his daughter on account of their past relationship.

He had never anticipated she would stand by and watch as the Ji Family pushed her daughter into the fire!

Gu Siting patted Song Hu on the shoulder, "As long as you remain loyal, I’ll ensure your daughter’s future is secure."

Song Hu nodded.

Song Jiner looked at Gu Siting, "Sir, just give me your order if there’s anything you need me to do. Although I cannot take on dozens of strong men with my bare hands like my father, I am still among the top female experts in Country C."

Gu Siting was well aware of Song Jiner’s skills.

"Indeed, there’s something I need you to do. You will temporarily protect someone for me."

"Who?"

"Ming Yao." Gu Siting gave Ming Yao’s address to Song Jiner.

...

The next day.

Ming Yao was getting ready to leave her apartment when she opened the door and saw a woman standing at the doorway, dressed in black clothes with short, neatly-cut hair, looking striking and vigorous.

She was holding breakfast in one hand and a bouquet of roses in the other.

"Miss Ming, I am Song Jiner, the bodyguard sent by Mr. President to ensure your safety. These are for you, from him."

Last night, when Mr. President had asked her to protect Ming Yao, Song Jiner guessed that she must be a great beauty.

Seeing her today confirmed her guess.

Ming Yao had plans with Si Ye to take Little Orange to the amusement park today, so she was dressed casually.

A short V-neck knit top with high-waist jeans, white sneakers, her long hair done up in a bun, with sunglasses perched on her head—she looked neat, simple, yet fashionable.

Her petite melon seed-shaped face was charming, her complexion fair and beautiful, with bright pink lips, offering a strong visual impact.

Upon hearing Song Jiner’s words, Ming Yao pursed her red lips and responded with polite laziness, "Miss Song, please tell Mr. President that I don’t need his protection."

After giving Song Jiner a nod, Ming Yao headed towards the elevator.

After Ming Yao left, Song Jiner called Gu Siting to convey Ming Yao’s response.

On the other end, Gu Siting was silent for a moment, "Then you can protect my daughter for now!"

Surprised to hear that Gu Siting had a daughter, Song Jiner did not question further, despite her astonishment.

In the evening, Gu Siting drove back to the Gu Residence.

Not finding Little Orange at the Gu Residence, he called Song Jiner, "Are you following Little Princess?"

Song Jiner, sitting in her car, glanced at the three people inside the KFC outlet, and replied, "Miss Ming is eating at KFC with Little Princess."

"Is there anyone else?"

Song Jiner, "..."

"Is there a man wearing glasses?"

Song Jiner, "Yes."

Gu Siting clenched his jaw, "Send me a photo."