The ward was as silent as if the grim reaper was making his rounds.
Gu Yao quietly watched her elderly father on the hospital bed, her mind brimming with countless thoughts. As a lady raised in luxury since childhood, pampered by her father and brothers, she had lived a life envied by others, never needing to worry or exert herself over family matters.
But now, those who had sheltered her from all storms, some had died, some were scattered, and some were sick. Suddenly, she found herself the eldest in the Gu Family, the one who should bear the heavy responsibilities.
Gu Chen had made numerous phone calls, asking around about Gu Heng's situation.
Perhaps because it involved Gu Cheng, the people he found explained that this was a confidential operation; aside from a few participating police officers, everyone else was in the dark.
After much difficulty, he finally learned the real reason Gu Heng had been taken away.
"All right, thank you."