Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander-Chapter 557 - 585: The Plan Begins

Previously, it was investigated that Wang Guihua was taking a medication that stimulated the mind. It was mixed into her sleeping pills, and the only person who could have done this was the housekeeper. This caused Wang Guihua to be irritable and frequently suffer mental breakdowns.

But the housekeeper had resigned long ago and couldn’t be found. The family was furious, but all they could do was discard the medicine. Who would’ve known that Wang Guihua still hasn’t improved? Could she still be drugged by someone?

The two changed their expressions upon hearing Gu Junming’s words, recalling unpleasant events.

Gu Junming asked, "Did you throw away the last medicine?"

"I threw it away," Wang Guihua said coldly, "How I’m doing is none of your business!"

"I’m not trying to control you. Have you seen what condition this family has turned into? If you continue causing trouble, I’m afraid you’ll harm my father. Do you really want to reach a point of no return with him?"

Wang Guihua felt angry and humiliated being scolded by someone much younger, and without thinking said, "Heh. You’re only worried I’ll affect your reputation, aren’t you? Hypocrite!"

"You don’t need to care about me and my father, but at least think of your son. He’s not in the army, but he needs a good reputation too, right? Does he want to never advance in his career?"

Wang Guihua was at a loss for words, only able to say, "You don’t know what your father did! Liu Weihong came to the door herself..."

"If my mom truly wanted to reconcile with my father, she could’ve just shown up with a bowl of lamb soup. I already feel sorry for her, and since he’s divorced and retired now, no one can stop them from reconciling. But sadly, my mother isn’t that kind of person. Even if my father wanted to go back on his decision, it still wouldn’t work.

Gu Zishan also chimed in, "Yes, Liu Weihong is a strong, determined woman; she wouldn’t do that."

"Hmph, in your mind, she’s so great." She sneered, "Yet you think I’m trash!"

"Let’s stop arguing!" Gu Zishan’s face turned red with anger, "If you want to quarrel, don’t do it in front of my son and daughter-in-law. You might not care about disgrace, but I won’t accompany you!"

"You’re just..."

"Enough!" Gu Junming said, "Take out the medication you’re using for menopause symptoms. Let Han Dong’s mother take another look. I suspect this bowl of lamb soup was sent by Fang Guanghui, deliberately to stir up conflict among you. Fighting amongst yourselves only gives Fang Guanghui a chance to deal with us."

Wang Guihua didn’t understand these words but knew something wasn’t right with her body, agreeing to get a blood test. The expenses were to be covered by Gu Zishan.

Despite his grudge, Gu Zishan agreed.

Before leaving the hospital, everyone accompanied Wang Guihua for the blood test. The results would take two days, so they left for now.

Wang Guihua and Gu Junming naturally couldn’t walk together; at the hospital entrance, she was about to return to Gu Juntao’s place.

Before leaving, she looked at Gu Zishan, "Remember what I said. Even if we divorce, you can never be with someone else, especially Liu Weihong. Otherwise, I’ll fight you, and blood will spill at the hall!" After speaking, she strode away without waiting for Gu Zishan’s response.

Gu Zishan stomped his feet in anger, "The biggest mistake of my life was marrying you, you old hag! Why did I choose such a woman? Is this fate punishing me? I regret it so much! Ugh!" He looked utterly miserable, scratching his head.

Gu Junming glanced at him indifferently, "Do you have any news about my mother?" He really couldn’t be bothered to comfort him; when he chose this woman, he had never considered anyone else’s opinions.

Gu Zishan shook his head regretfully, "I really don’t. But I’ve tried very hard to investigate, only finding a letter from 1976 written to an old classmate saying her health wasn’t great and she might need surgery. If she could return, she’d come to find her son, but if not, she asked to help look for him. Before his death, my father told me she returned alive because someone called to inform him, but if the caller was Fang Guanghui, there might be an ulterior motive.

Sun Chan asked about the letter, and Gu Zishan said it was destroyed: "Back then, nobody knew what the future held, so it was burned, and then verbally relayed to me. I understand the seriousness of it; I... I owe her an apology."

Gu Junming lowered his head, feeling a vague pain inside.

His mother ultimately never returned. Over the years, there were many rumors; some said she returned and worked covertly in scientific research, others said she went abroad for further studies and settled there, remarried, and started another family. But some said she passed away.

Although Gu Junming didn’t want to admit it, given she’s never come to see him all these years, he’s afraid that part might be true.

Sun Chan felt terrible too, holding Gu Junming’s hand, "Gu Junming, don’t be sad."

"I understand. Everyone dreams, dreams happy dreams, but we also need to wake up," Gu Junming said with a bitter smile.

Fang Guanghui returned and used Liu Weihong to create chaos, doing a remarkably successful job. Not only causing discord between Wang Guihua and Gu Zishan, almost resulting in a tragedy but also making Gu Junming suffer along with Gu Zishan’s heartache.

It was truly despicable.

Gu Zishan chuckled, "I’m fine now; it’s just time to go home and rest. You should hurry back to the compound; isn’t there a welcome party tonight?"

Gu Junming said, "Let us take you home."

After several unsuccessful attempts to refuse, Gu Zishan had to agree. They went to where he lived, which was quite good, as the previous mess Wang Guihua caused had been cleaned up.

Gu Zishan laughed and said, "I live close to the in-laws now, Sun Chan’s father plays chess excellently, he’s been accompanying me in the hospital for games often. Now that I’m discharged, we can visit each other. Don’t worry, my retirement life is fine."

Although there was some disappointment initially after retirement, he soon recovered. Gu Zishan has always been a clever and cautious person.

After staying a while longer, Gu Junming bid farewell. Gu Zishan wanted to cook for them, but Gu Junming refused as they had a welcome party and no time to eat.

The two took a cab back to the compound. On the way, Sun Chan glanced at Gu Junming.

Gu Junming chuckled, "I know what you want to say. Actually, my feelings towards my father are complex, but I absolutely don’t hate him. My father just didn’t love my mother that much, and fled when things got difficult. Yet it’s human nature. It’s all in the past now, let’s not bring it up."

Sun Chan nodded, "Don’t worry, I’m always there for you."