Gu Shuzhi's countenance darkened imperceptibly as he surveyed the room, his voice barely above a whisper. "Father, did you have a hand in this? Didn't I instruct you to avoid provoking the first branch?"
Having long assessed his Eldest Uncle's character, Gu Shuzhi had concluded that his uncle would likely never return to the capital, given his comfortable existence elsewhere.
Recognizing that his uncle's family posed no threat, Gu Shuzhi had never viewed them as rivals. However, their sudden return disrupted his carefully laid plans.
It was considerably more challenging to contend with his Eldest Uncle, who had been groomed as a successor from a young age and honed his skills in the business world.
Meeting his son's penetrating gaze, Gu Zhaoye shuddered, vigorously shaking his head. "No, it wasn't me. I followed your instructions and refrained from antagonizing Eldest Brother's family."
Relieved, Gu Shuzhi exhaled audibly. "That's a relief."
