Gu Fan was the elder brother and had a calmer personality of the two, but his expression had also changed by then. Compared to the other three young masters who were healthy, Fang Yichu had no status in the Fang family.
However, Fang Yichu's expression was very calm.
The wheelchair passed through the entrance and Fang Yichu landed in the line of sight of the few people in the hall. Gu Fan immediately nodded politely as a form of greeting. "Eldest Young Master, Second Young Master, Third Young Master."
Before the three people on the sofa could speak, their gazes were attracted by the old man coming out of the elevator at the side. They quickly stood up and greeted him. "Dad."
A charming figure in a navy blue cheongsam both snuggled against and supported the current head of the Fang family, Fang De, as they walked out. This woman was Fang De's fourth wife, Jiao Yuebai.
Fang Xuyan, the Eldest Young Master of the Fang family, and Fang Shenggang, the Second Young Master, were born to Fang De's first wife.
Later, Fang De met a beauty at the ball and brought her into the Fang family directly. She gave birth to the Third Young Master, Fang Jianan. At that time, First Madam also died of depression. Only then did Second Madam come to have an official title in the family.
A few years later, Fang De was in France to attend an art exhibition when he met Fang Yichu's mother, Nan Xiangsi. He fell in love with her at first sight and hid the fact that he was married and had three sons. He pursued Nan Xiangsi for two years. It was not until Nan Xiangsi got pregnant by accident before he brought her back to the country.
Nan Xiangsi realized that she had been deceived and insisted on leaving. Meanwhile, Fang De wanted to divorce the Second Madam…
The incident back then had caused an uproar. The battle between the women resulted in the young masters not having siblings' love for one another. All of this was because of Fang De's amorousness and heartlessness.
Although Fang De was old now, one could still vaguely see the glory of his youth. His first three wives had passed away by now and he married his current wife, the young and beautiful Jiao Yuebai, who accompanied him all day long.
How could the four sons not harbor hatred? But growing up in such a family, everyone wore a mask. It was the foundation of their survival.
"Fourth Son is back." Fang De smiled and gestured for his wife, who was only 25 years old, to help him sit on the sofa.
The Eldest Young Master, Fang Xuyan, immediately poured tea for Old Master Fang. The Second Young Master, Fang Shenggang, took a cushion for him while the Third Young Master, Fang Jianan, lit a cigarette for him.
Only Fang Yichu remained calm and seated in his wheelchair.
Gu Cheng placed the pen and notebook in Fang Yichu's hand and quietly retreated to the side.
Fang De scanned Fang Yichu's face for several moments before asking. "How have you been?"
Fang Yichu picked up his pen and wrote. "Okay." Which meant, literally, that he was good.
In reality, Fang De hated his youngest son's impervious attitude. Usually, all parents dotes on their youngest son, and he was no exception, but his youngest son was still brooding over what happened with Nan Xiangsi.
However, Fang Yichu's pride was precisely what Fang De admired. Pride was a rarity and in his eyes, it distinguished him from the other sons who only knew how to curry favor.
Unfortunately, his favorite son was a cripple from birth.
Fang De turned away from him and looked at his other sons. He said calmly. "The Lu family of the Cerulean Textiles Company only has a daughter who is 19 years old. Who will marry her?"
There was a short silence as everyone was immersed in their own thoughts.
The Third Young Master, Fang Jianan, was the most cunning and the most impatient of them all. He was the first to speak. "Eldest Brother's children are already in middle school and he has a harmonious family. He's definitely not suitable. Although Second Brother has just gotten a divorce, he's almost 20 years older than Miss Lu. He's not suitable either. Although I'm 33 years old and a little older than her, I'm unmarried. Dad, let me do it. I'm the son of the Fang family. The Fang family has raised me up and it's time for me to repay the Fang family".
The Eldest Young Master, Fang Xuyan, thinks the most among them, but he was also the one with the most patience. When he heard Fang Jianan's words, he only rolled his eyes in disdain.
On the other hand, Second Young Master Fang Shenggang was a two-faced person. He had a smile on his face but his words were merciless. "Dad called Fourth Brother back, so Fourth Brother is also being considered. According to what you said, he's more suitable than you. Fourth Brother must not have been in a relationship before."
Fang Jianan frowned. "Second Brother, the Lu family has only one daughter. Would they let their daughter marry a cripple?"
"Bastard!" Fang De threw the teacup at Fang Jianan.
Fang Jianan nimbly dodged it. Nonetheless, the teacup had shattered. It was obvious that Fang De had thrown it with strength.
Fang Xuyan and Fang Shenggang sneered in their hearts. Their third brother looked smart but was in fact dumb. No matter how useless Fang Yichu was, he was still the child born by the old man's beloved woman. In other words, the old man had put in the most amount of effort on that woman. Therefore, Fang Yichu's disability was a taboo in the entire Fang family.
But, so what if it was taboo? That didn't change the fact that Fang Yichu was a cripple.