Chapter 1703: Chapter 1702: A Drop of Tear

His hand was placed on his chest, feeling empty, as if something precious had been dug out.

What was it?

Could it be the thing he asked Mr. Gu to do?

He pursed his lips; after a few breaths, he let his hand down.

He knew Mr. Gu had helped him achieve it.

He bowed to Gu Junbai, then respectfully raised his head and said, "Mr. Gu, thank you for your assistance."

Gu Junbai smiled slightly, his demeanor carefree and lazy, "No need to be polite, it was just a small effort."

"But I still have to thank you."

To this person, Danny admired him sincerely. He was so outstanding that it was hard to discern how profound he truly was.

Father said, such people are the most terrifying.

Gu Junbai didn’t speak; he waved his hand indifferently.

Soon after, the room fell into a silent stillness.

At this moment, a slight noise came from the study, Gu Qiaoqiao quickly stood up and walked over, Zhou Xia had already awakened.

Gu Qiaoqiao secretly observed, Zhou Xia seemed to have slept comfortably.

She carefully observed her expression, no signs of distress; her previously furrowed brows had relaxed. It seemed Zhou Xia wasn’t affected, and Gu Qiaoqiao was entirely relieved.

Once Zhou Xia sat in the rattan chair, her mind was a bit blank. She looked at Gu Qiaoqiao, pondering for a while before asking puzzledly, "Qiaoqiao, how did I fall asleep here?"

"After breakfast, you said you wanted to read a book, who knew that while reading you would fall asleep," Gu Qiaoqiao replied without hesitation.

"I fell asleep reading?" Zhou Xia stood up, looked around, and then at Gu Qiaoqiao, "Then where’s my book? I have no memory of it. Little girl, you must be lying to me."

"I’m not lying to you. I put the book back," Gu Qiaoqiao pointed to a book on the second shelf of the bookcase without blinking, "There it is, I already placed it back. You were just confused from sleeping."

Zhou Xia glanced at the book and then at Gu Qiaoqiao, but didn’t pursue it further.

Instead, she tidied her hair, tilted her head towards the living room, and immediately saw Danny sitting on the sofa, while Danny, in that instant, also met her gaze.

At that moment their eyes met, Gu Qiaoqiao couldn’t help but hold her breath, even the Xiao Bai at the door did the same.

Only Gu Junbai remained unperturbed, everything seemed to be under control.

Sure enough, the two just exchanged a look and calmly diverted their gaze.

By this time, Zhou Xia was already standing beside Gu Qiaoqiao, curiously asking, "Qiaoqiao, this Danny is my brother’s friend, why is he here?"

Gu Qiaoqiao looked steadily at Zhou Xia, finally realizing that Zhou Xia truly had no memory of Danny and her being in a romantic relationship.

Her feelings were indescribable, but she swiftly replied, "He seems to be looking for Uncle on some matter."

Zhou Xia quietly glared at Danny sitting on the living room sofa, whispered, "He’s Uncle’s defeated opponent, coming to Uncle must be for learning."

"Even if he wants to learn, Uncle won’t teach him," Gu Qiaoqiao confidently stated.

"Exactly, he wouldn’t teach him over anyone else," Zhou Xia quickly agreed, "He only met my brother once, yet dared to sneak into our house at night, and harmed my mom, truly audacious and ruthless, fortunately dealt with by their clan leader, otherwise who knows what might have happened."

At this moment, Gu Qiaoqiao herself didn’t realize, she quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Even though the outcome was known, one still couldn’t help but worry.

Perhaps this was just human nature.

Meanwhile, Danny, in the living room, glanced at Zhou Xia and then indifferently looked away. He knew the girl speaking quietly was Zhou Han’s younger sister, an arrogant Chinese heiress, who once conspired with Gu Qiaoqiao at Siluo Manor against him and his companions.

But that was all in the past now.

Under the strict orders of the female clan leader, from now on, he and his companions could no longer make a move against the Zhou family. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

So why was he here?

As if understanding his thoughts, Gu Junbai spoke slowly, "Your techniques encountered a bit of an issue, I’ve helped you resolve it, though the process placed you in a slumber, affecting your awareness of the matter, but don’t worry, everything is resolved."

He wasn’t worried anyone would remind Danny afterwards; even if reminded, Danny would never recall anything regarding his time with Zhou Xia.

Zhou Xia would also be the same.

Besides, the female clan leader and Danny’s family wouldn’t be so foolish as to uncover past events, as they were finally sealed away, just let them remain so eternally.

Therefore, he wasn’t worried at all.

Even with a leisurely smile at the corner of his mouth, such high difficulty maneuvers, after years of inactivity, were merely a flick of the wrist.

Hearing Gu Junbai’s words, Danny’s face suddenly showed understanding, indeed, it was like this. He sincerely thanked Gu Junbai once more, "Thank you, Mr. Gu, I’ve disturbed you too much here, truly sorry, I’ll take my leave now."

Saying this, he picked up the coat from the sofa armrest, draped it over himself, tied the scarf, and again expressed gratitude to Gu Junbai, appearing polite and composed, Gu Qiaoqiao smiled, it seemed they were truly loyal to the female clan leader.

Otherwise, Danny now would definitely be rebellious.

Gu Qiaoqiao looked out the window, considered for a moment, and then said, "It’s a bit far from the Imperial Capital here, why not let Zhou Han drive you back?"

Danny glanced at Gu Qiaoqiao, but his expression lacked the respect shown towards Mr. Gu, a glint of defiance crossed his eyes, seemingly dissatisfied with Gu Qiaoqiao, but he concealed it well, politely yet distantly saying, "No need, thank you for the kind offer, Miss Gu."

He stood at the door and saw Zhou Xia at a glance.

Their gaze crossed in the air briefly, the two coldly diverted their sight.

Then he pushed open the door and exited the room.

Outside the door.

Danny closed the door, but his steps suddenly stopped. He stood dazedly on the steps.

His eye corners and cheeks felt cool.

What was this?

Then, a tear slipped down.

At the moment the tear fell, his heart suddenly felt pierced, involuntarily clasping the coat on his chest, finding it hard to breathe, as if something very important had vanished from his body, never to be seen again.

He even knew, maybe even sacrificing his life couldn’t retrieve it.

What was going on?

Why such a feeling?

Moreover, why did he cry?

Clearly, his heart felt neither joy nor sorrow.

Danny turned back, glancing towards the door.