Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 468 - Chapter 468 Chapter 466 He Left

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Gong Xiao looked at Gu Siting, his eyes instantly turning bloodshot.

The first time he met Gu Siting, he saw him as a man of great potential.

In whatever he did, he always took the right path.

Unlike Gong Yu, who would resort to any means necessary to achieve his goals.

In Gu Siting’s heart, there was the spirit of benevolence, something crucial for a ruler.

Gong Xiao had even considered that if Gong Yu really couldn’t cut it, he would strip him of his Crown Prince title and let a branch family member take over the presidency.

C country was different from other nations; the Gong Family had always held the presidency.

The realm of C country was laid by the Gong Family.

Even though the selection of the President needed public support, the only competitors for the presidency came from within the Gong Family.

“Siting, we father and son have missed out on many years, and you grew up away from me, for which you have suffered,” he said.

“Now that I am aware of your identity, yet you are confined here by Gong Yu, I am not a competent father.”

“You took a risk to see me, so you must be aware of your own identity as well. As a member of the Gong Family, you must take on this responsibility and not allow Gong Yu to do as he pleases!”

“If he truly becomes the President, not only might the Gong Family fall, but even our country might head towards ruin!”

Gu Siting’s brows were tightly furrowed as he spoke in a deep voice about Gong Yu’s recent actions.

Upon hearing this, Gong Xiao’s expression darkened as if it could drip water.

Gong Aotian was Gong Xiao’s younger brother and enjoyed comparing himself to Gong Xiao. During a car race, he had an accident which cost him an arm, and thus, his eligibility for the presidency.

After Gong Xiao became President, Gong Aotian kept a low profile, which caused Gong Xiao to lower his guard. Bearing brotherly affection, he allowed Gong Aotian to work in the Presidential Residence.

He never expected Gong Aotian still harbored ambitions, positioning Gong Yu as his son and covertly supporting Gong Yu’s rise to power.

Even if Gong Xiao found a way to announce Gong Yu was not his biological son, the now fully-fledged Gong Yu, with Gong Aotian’s support, might still seize great authority.

Now that he was disabled and had lost his eligibility for the presidency, he could only pin his hopes on Gu Siting.

Because once Gong Yu became the real President, not only he, but Gu Siting as well, would face danger and death!

Gong Xiao summoned Gu Siting to his sickbed and spoke in a lowered voice, “You must go to Northern Desert as quickly as possible and find the King of Northern Desert to back you for the position.”

Gong Xiao asked Gu Siting to bring him paper and a pen. He personally wrote a letter and then, telling Gu Siting where his private seal was, urged him to leave at once.

Gu Siting had no desire to be the President, but he was driven into a corner.

Just as Gong Xiao had said, if Gong Yu really took power, he would become even more desperate in his pursuit of Gu Siting.

He could flee abroad, but what about Ming Yao and his family?

C country was where he grew up since childhood; it was his roots, his country, his home.

He did not want to see it led to destruction by Gong Yu’s hands!

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Gong Yu’s men failed to capture Gu Siting, which made him uncontrollably furious.

With a sweep of his arm, he knocked everything off the desk onto the floor.

“Yu’er, you are about to become the President, and this temper of yours, you need to change it,” Gong Aotian entered, one of his suit sleeves hanging empty, as he was missing an arm.

Gong Aotian and Gong Xiao bore a resemblance, both handsome and stable, with a strong presence, exuding the arrogance and aloofness of the upper society.

Gong Yu looked at Gong Aotian with a complex expression.

When he first learned that he was Gong Aotian’s biological son, he despised him.

He did not want a disabled person for a father.

Hence, he continuously schemed to kill Gu Siting, to ensure that Gong Xiao would never learn about his and Gu Siting’s true identities.

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Until a few days ago, when Song Yuzhi was thrown into prison by Gu Siting, he completely lost his composure. It wasn’t until Gong Aotian spoke with him that he suddenly realized Gong Aotian’s ambition was no smaller than his.

All these years, he had been lying low by Gong Xiao’s side, secretly building his forces, all to help elevate him to power!

“Yu’er, the King of the Northern Desert learned about the President’s troubles and was assassinated by my men on his way to the capital. The king lost his wife early on and only has one daughter, Jiang Yan. After his accident, his adopted daughter Jiang Rui took control of Jiang Yan, and now the power of the Northern Desert is in Jiang Rui’s hands. You go personally and give this marriage contract to Jiang Rui. If she lends you a hand, once you become President, she will be the First Lady.”

Gong Yu frowned slightly as he looked at the marriage contract Gong Aotian handed him.

The King of the Northern Desert and Gong Xiao were inseparable friends, and without his support, Gong Xiao might not have been able to become President.

The power of the Northern Desert was great; whoever could govern it, would become the ruler.

Gong Yu naturally understood this. The reason he did not dare to assassinate Gong Xiao earlier was precisely because he feared the King of the Northern Desert.

Now, his father had removed all obstacles for him; him becoming the supreme ruler was set in stone.

Gong Yu, having grown up in the Presidential Residence, naturally understood that his marriage needed to yield the greatest benefits.

For power and influence, it no longer mattered whom he married.

As long as that person could assist him in his endeavour.

Once he became President, what kind of woman couldn’t he have in the future?

“Good, I will set off at once!”

…

Though Ming Yao hadn’t gone out, she had been keeping an eye on the outside world through Jing Hang.

Jing Hang told her that there was a strong call for Gong Yu to take power.

Ming Yao was worried about Gu Siting, who hadn’t come back for several days.

Now, with Gong Yu’s men searching the entire city for him, the consequences would be unimaginable if he were caught.

Just as Ming Yao was growing anxious and desperate, Gu Siting returned.

The moment she saw him, she threw herself into his arms, cupping his handsome face in her hands and examining him top to bottom, “Are you hurt?”

“No.”

Gu Siting held Ming Yao’s hands, gazing deeply into her eyes, “Yaoyao, I need to make a trip to the Northern Desert.”

Upon hearing this, Ming Yao’s eyes welled up with a thin mist, “At this point, you’ve no way out; only if you stand at the pinnacle of power, can you confront Gong Yu!”

Should he fail, there was only death awaiting him.

From the moment she knew his identity, she understood that he was destined for the extraordinary.

He had his own duties and missions to shoulder, which couldn’t be limited by modest affections and love.

It concerned the entire Gong Family Clan, the state, and the people.

Only, the Northern Desert was so far away, and who knew what dangers he might face on his journey there?

“You must return safely.”

Gu Siting nodded, and with a long arm, he pulled Ming Yao tightly into his embrace.

Ming Yao too raised her arms to hug him back.

They embraced for a long while before finally letting go of each other.

Gu Siting went upstairs to see Song Yulan and Old Madam Gu before driving away.

…

Three days after Gu Siting left, Ming Yao learned from Old Master Huo that the King of the Northern Desert was dead, and that Gong Yu was likely to enter into a marriage alliance with Jiang Rui, the Second Miss Jiang who took over the Northern Desert forces.

Ming Yao was profoundly shocked.

If the news was true, Gu Siting’s journey to the Northern Desert would certainly be fraught with danger.

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