Chapter 12: The Capital City

Chapter 12: Capital City

Gu Mang lowered her head and glanced at Gu Si, who reached her waist. She took her hand out of her pocket and pressed it gently on his head.

“I saw it. It’s not a school; it’s the military.”

Gu Si hung his little head, his childish voice very soft. “I saw it.”

Gu Mang half-squatted down to look into his eyes, her tone more serious than ever before. “Gu Si, you’re a genius, but you’re too weak. If something really happens, I might not be able to protect you.”

“I know,” Gu Si’s eyes reddened, misty with tears. “But I don’t want to leave you.”

Gu Mang hugged him, gently patting his back. “Be obedient.”

Gu Si sniffled, raised his arm to wipe away his tears, and bit his teeth hard. “Sister, wait for me to come back. If anyone dares to bully you, I’ll beat them to death!”

Gu Mang smiled, holding his small shoulders. “Who would dare bully me? Aren’t they afraid of the brick in my hand?”

Gu Si pressed his lips tight, his clear, bright eyes fixed firmly on her. “From now on, your hands are for eating desserts and drinking milk tea! If anyone dares to bully you, I’ll fight for you, and you just watch!”

“Mm.” Gu Mang touched his face. “When you go, you have to be obedient and low-key. Don’t show off, understand?”

Gu Si tugged at the strap of his black bag. “Got it, sister! Wait for me to come back!”

“Go now.” Gu Mang stood up.

Gu Si’s little face tightened as he walked in front of the car, turning his back to Gu Mang, not daring to look back.

He was afraid he’d cry uncontrollably.

Lu Shangjin said to the lead officer Song Yan, “Old Song, this kid is smart. Train him well; he has unlimited potential.”

Song Yan replied, “Got it, Old Lu. If you recommend someone, how could we not take them seriously?”

Lu Shangjin patted his arm. “You’re a true brother.”

“When do you plan to return to the Lu family?” Song Yan asked. “The old madam’s illness probably can’t be delayed much longer. There’s no lasting grudge between mother and son. The Lu family’s recent turmoil is full of hidden agendas.”

Just then, Lu Shangjin’s phone rang.

Seeing the Capital City address on the screen, his heart sank.

He answered the call. After hearing something, his expression changed drastically. “I’m coming back immediately.”

Song Yan frowned. “What’s going on?”

Lu Shangjin’s face grew serious. “My mother’s condition has worsened. Old Song, lend me your private plane.”

Song Yan ordered his subordinates, “Arrange it immediately.”

“Yes, sir.”

Understanding the gravity of the situation, Song Yan quickly said, “Get in the car first; we’ll take you to the airport.”

“Okay.” Lu Shangjin gripped his phone tightly, eyes fixed on Gu Mang, speaking softly, “Gu Mang, I…”

“Let’s go,” Gu Mang interrupted.

Lu Shangjin nodded gratefully, his hands trembling slightly. “I hope we make it in time.”

Song Yan glanced at Gu Mang casually, his sharp eyes deepening.

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Capital City.

Gu Mang and Lu Shangjin stepped off the private plane together.

“Gu Mang, I can’t go to the Lu family; I’ve arranged someone to take you in,” Lu Shangjin said quickly. “At this moment, me going would only cause trouble.”

He hadn’t returned in twenty years. Now that he was back, how would others interpret it?

Gu Mang replied calmly, “It doesn’t matter.”

She was merely returning a favor.

After leaving the airport, Lu Shangjin led her straight to a black SUV parked by the roadside.

The driver’s side window slowly rolled down.

Lu Chengzhou, sitting in the front passenger seat, raised an eyebrow when he saw the girl walking beside Lu Shangjin.

The driver, Lu Yi, widened his eyes upon seeing Gu Mang. “Young Master Lu, isn’t that…”

“Sixth Master said he brought a doctor. Could it be this girl? She’s so young—what skills could she possibly have?”

Not long after,

Lu Yi counted off the various identities of this big shot, swearing under his breath.

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