Gu Yun Ting's expression darkened. What right did this man have to punish his daughter? Even if she had made a mistake, it was his place to discipline her.
Reaching the upper floor, Ling Che opened the door. He saw the man carrying Ye Tuan Tuan back and greeted him, "Mr. Gu, it's so late. Thank you for bringing my Tuan Tuan back. Ye Tuan Tuan, where is that deadbeat father of yours who doesn't care if you live or die!"
Ye Tuan Tuan, "..."
You idiot.
"I am Tuan Tuan's biological father," Gu Yun Ting immediately declared his claim.
Ling Che's eyes widened in shock, an incredulous look on his face. "You are Ye Tuan Tuan's deadbeat father?"
Gu Yun Ting's face turned grim. "Is this how your Ling family treats guests, making them stand at the door?"
Ling Che, "..."
"Ling Che, invite the guest in," Ling Ming said, emerging from Ye Wan's room. He had just settled Ye Wan.
Gu Yun Ting's gaze turned towards the voice. The two men's eyes met, a collision of two powerful beings. Ling Ming's aura was no less potent, and it made Ling Che feel uncomfortable. Ye Tuan Tuan also clutched Gu Yun Ting's neck fearfully.
Gu Yun Ting walked in, still holding Tuan Tuan, and said, "I am very grateful to Mr. Ling for taking care of my daughter these past few years. Mr. Ling, if you have any requests, you can tell me, and I will fulfill them!"
"Tuan Tuan, go check on your mother. She's had some wine and isn't feeling well," Ling Ming said.
"Oh, okay, Papa Ming." Ye Tuan Tuan immediately prepared to get down from Gu Yun Ting's embrace.
Reluctantly, Gu Yun Ting had no choice but to let go.
After being put down, Ye Tuan Tuan scurried off towards her mother's room.
Ling Che stealthily tried to slip away, planning to return to his own room. He had witnessed Gu Yun Ting's formidable presence. Honestly, this man was no less formidable than his elder brother, equally ruthless. He, a mere cannon fodder, should just leave!!!
When kings contend, cannon fodder gets hurt!!!
"Ling Che, pour the guest some tea," Ling Ming instructed.
Ling Che immediately detoured towards the kitchen, like a wound-up toy. He had long been trained by Ling Ming to obey orders instantly.
"Mr. Ling, you don't need to be polite. I don't drink tea in the evening," Gu Yun Ting said, then walked towards Ye Wan's room. He was worried about Ye Wan and even more eager to see his daughter.
"Mr. Gu, since you are a guest, shouldn't there be rules for guests? Are you not being too impolite by barging into the host's room like this!" Ling Ming's eyes turned cold. Although a smile played on his lips, it made one suspect he might kill someone the next second!
Gu Ye and the others immediately tensed up, ready to rush in and fight to the death.
"Big Brother, Tuan Tuan's Dad, have some tea! This is good tea!!" Ling Che was also worried that the two might actually fight. If they did, he would definitely have to help his elder brother, but would Tuan Tuan be angry with him?
So, after weighing his options, he hoped they wouldn't fight.
Gu Yun Ting didn't push further, but he wanted to wait for his daughter to come out and tell him about Ye Wan's condition before leaving. Otherwise, he wouldn't leave.
Ling Che nervously placed the tea down. He didn't dare to leave either. He felt it would be best if these two didn't fight, as it would be difficult for everyone if they did.
Ling Che was overthinking. People of Gu Yun Ting and Ling Ming's caliber would not engage in a physical fight; they would only compete subtly.
However, he dared not leave. He had to ensure these two didn't come to blows.
So, he huddled to the side like a quail.
Inside the room, Ye Tuan Tuan looked at her mother's closed eyes, her heart aching with a dull pain.
"Mommy, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have acknowledged Dad without your permission," Tuan Tuan apologized to her mother.