Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 480 - Chapter 480 Chapter 478 Engagement

Chapter 480: Chapter 478: Engagement Chapter 480: Chapter 478: Engagement “`

Gong Aotian had always been keeping a close eye on the news from the Northern Desert.

When he learned that the King of Northern Desert was still alive and had detained Gong Yu, he grew anxious and irate.

All his years of plotting had gone to waste!

Just as he was unsure of what to do next, Old Master Nangong came to see him.

“Second Master, actually, you could go to the Old Lady. If she knew that the woman Gu Siting deeply loves is Ming Yao, she would never agree to let Gu Siting become President.”

Now that the situation had changed, with the support of the King of Northern Desert, Gu Siting was very likely to become the new President, causing those families who supported Gong Yu to become restless.

Especially the Nangong Family.

If Ming Yao were to become the First Lady, their family would end up just like the Yin family.

Gong Aotian narrowed his cold eyes, “How so?”

“Hand this letter to the Old Lady, and she will understand after reading it.”

Gong Aotian took the letter and hurriedly went to find the Old Lady Gong.

Ever since Gong Xiao became President, Old Lady Gong began to retreat for meditation and devoted herself to Buddhism.

If there was no important matter, she would not usually come out.

The palace of Old Lady Gong had been converted into a Buddhist hall.

As soon as Gong Aotian entered, he heard the sound of the wooden fish.

“Mother.”

Old Lady Gong did not open her eyes, as if she didn’t hear Gong Aotian call her.

“Mother, I have an urgent matter to report to you.”

After a long while, Old Lady Gong finally opened her eyes.

“You sent someone to assassinate the King of Northern Desert and it was unsuccessful. Now you want me to protect you and Gong Yu?”

Although she had not set foot outside, Old Lady Gong was aware of any movement within the Presidential Residence.

Gong Aotian knelt in front of Old Lady Gong and handed her the letter given to him by Old Master Nangong.

“Mother, please read this letter first.”

Old Lady Gong took the letter, opened it, and glanced at it.

Her eyes suddenly changed.

“Ming Yao? Is she Nangong Xiao’s daughter?”

Gong Aotian nodded.

Gong Aotian had not read the letter that Old Master Nangong had brought. In fact, since he was young, he never understood why his elder brother was named Gong Xiao, a name very similar to that of the fourth son of Old Master Nangong.

After Nangong Xiao’s death, he had forgotten about this detail regarding the name.

Old Lady Gong set the letter ablaze over a candle, turning it to ashes, and said with a stern face, “I will go to your elder brother.”

“Mother, Yu’er did make a mistake, but please spare his life! Yu’er has grown up in the Presidential Residence since he was young. Although he is not my elder brother’s blood, he is still my own son, and he is certainly closer to you than Gu Siting.”

Old Lady Gong gave Gong Aotian a look, “I can persuade your elder brother to spare his life, but as for the candidate for President, he is not suitable.”

…

Gong Xiao’s body had not yet recovered, and he was still lying in bed.

Old Lady Gong entered and exchanged a few words of pleasantries with him.

“Mother, please speak frankly.”

Old Lady Gong said with a serious expression, “I have not meddled with the affairs of the Presidential Residence for a long time. It saddens me to see you and Aotian at odds like this, but you are brothers. I still hope you can give him another chance.”

Gong Xiao’s brow was tightly furrowed, and his gaze was sharp, “I broke a leg, and Mother wants me to just let him off?”

“Let’s not talk about your matter with Aotian for now, and talk about your own son, Gu Siting. Are you aware of his private life?”

Mentioning Gu Siting, Gong Xiao’s eyes revealed a relieved expression.

He had always felt Gu Siting was stronger than Gong Yu, and he was proud to have such a son.

As for his private life, he wouldn’t worry too much about it.

“The King of Northern Desert called me, he will support Siting’s ascent to power.”

“I don’t object to him taking the position, but he absolutely cannot be with Ming Yao. You know who Ming Yao is, Nangong Xiao’s daughter. You are well aware of what Nangong Xiao’s status was, perhaps even more so than I!”

“`

Gong Xiao was surprised, and after a long while, he sighed, “How could it be such a coincidence that he fell in love with Nangong Xiao’s daughter?”

“You handle this matter well!”

Gong Xiao looked out the window, falling into deep thought.

He could let Siting be with any woman, even a commoner wouldn’t matter, but under no circumstances could it be Nangong Xiao’s daughter.

…

Ming Yao and Jing Hang returned to the capital first. After returning, Jing Hang left by plane.

Yun Zhuo still had academic exchanges to attend to in the capital, so in his busy schedule, Ming Yao took him around the capital for a tour.

A few days later, Gu Siting and his party returned to the capital.

He and the King of Northern Desert went to the Presidential Residence and met with Gong Xiao.

The King of Northern Desert praised Gu Siting several times in front of Gong Xiao.

Gong Xiao looked at Gu Siting, dressed in black, tall and stern, with a commanding presence, clearly a cut above the rest.

“Brother, you’ve had a hard journey. I’ll have someone take you to rest, and we can talk in detail tomorrow.”

After the King of Northern Desert was escorted out, Gong Xiao asked Gu Siting to sit beside him.

“Siting, there’s something I need to discuss with you.”

Gu Siting nodded, “Please speak.”

“Years ago, I and the King of Y country arranged a marriage between our children. You are my son and are meant to marry Princess Dai Na of Y country for a political alliance.”

Upon hearing Gong Xiao’s words, Gu Siting’s handsome face abruptly darkened.

His tall frame quickly rose from the edge of the sickbed, his jawline tense, eyes fierce, “What joke are you making?”

His primary reason for wanting to become President was to create a home for the woman he loved, to protect her and assure her safety.

And now, just as he was about to achieve it, he was expected to marry another woman?

How could that be possible?

He would rather not be the President at all!

Gong Xiao had anticipated Gu Siting’s reaction and pressed his lips tightly together before pulling out a photo from under the pillow.

“Take a look at Dai Na’s photo. She is Y country’s foremost beauty…”

Gu Siting did not glance at the photo. He turned around and strode away.

Soon, the door was slammed shut behind him.

Gong Xiao watched as Gu Siting left in anger, his brows tightly furrowed.

This matter was indeed troublesome.

……

After returning to the capital, Ming Yao took Old Madam Gu and Song Yulan back to the Gu Family Old Mansion.

During the time Ming Yao was gone, Old Madam Gu and Song Yulan had gotten along quite harmoniously.

Old Madam Gu had learned of Gu Siting’s true identity, never expecting him to be the son of the President.

In the evening, Gu Siting was to return to the Gu Family Old Mansion for dinner, so Ming Yao and Song Yulan prepared the meal together.

Song Yulan’s complexion had color again, and she looked much more spirited.

Upon closer inspection, Song Yulan had more refined features than Song Yuzhi.

Once she was fully recovered, she would certainly be even more beautiful and charismatic than Song Yuzhi.

Ming Yao felt deeply for Song Yulan, who had endured so much suffering, and truly treated her like her own mother.

Song Yulan also felt Ming Yao’s affection and considered her a daughter-in-law.

“Yaoyao, don’t bother cooking, you go and rest.”

Ming Yao shook her head, “Aunt Lhan, I haven’t cooked a nice meal in a while, and I’m itching to do so. Don’t push me away!”

Song Yulan laughed, “Alright.”

When Gu Siting returned, he saw the scene of Ming Yao and Song Yulan chatting and laughing together.

A warm current surged in his chest.