Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 1067 - 1066: Carry Them Out

When Chu Ge fired off this barrage of questions, Chu Shiyao finally turned around. On her doll-like face, which always seemed so cheerful and carefree, her brows were now knitted together."Yaoyao, I don't want to say that I'm doing this for your own good or anything like that. I just want to present a fact that's happening to you. As you said, some things are only guesses without evidence, but... if some things really happen, then any words will be too late! Could it be that you..."

"Enough!"

Chu Shiyao finally broke her silence, but her opening words were sharp.

Chu Ge's expression froze. His opened lips slowly closed again, and a bitter smile full of self-mockery and helplessness appeared on his face.

"Brother Chu... I..." In the nearly frozen air, Chu Shiyao let out a sigh, her eyelids drooping. That sigh ultimately turned into three words, "I'm sorry."

"Forget it, there's nothing worth apologizing for."

Chu Ge stood up from the sofa, let out a self-deprecating chuckle through his nose, wanting to say something, but when he met Chu Shiyao's apologetic and regretful gaze, the words stuck in his throat.

Those words were: "Even though one pen can't write two Chus, between him and her, this Chu is not that Chu."

No matter how many memories he and Chu Shiyao have, even if they could once... perhaps still be friends who can say anything to each other, ultimately, to Chu Shiyao, he remains an outsider.

The two of them just stared at each other, and doubt flickered in Chu Ge's eyes. Eventually, he sat back down on the sofa, picked up the apple on the small round table, and silently took a bite.

Chu Ge chewed slowly, as if he wanted to break all the troubles and worries in his heart into pieces. Since Chu Shiyao had intended to block his words with this apple just now, alright then, he would, as she wished, start his listener time now.

"Brother Chu, I... I didn't mean to yell at you. I understand you're thinking about me. Actually, even if you don't say some things, I can think of them myself, but... no matter how I think about it, I don't feel there's anything about me worth his scheming."

Chu Shiyao walked back to Chu Ge's side and sat down on the adjacent fabric sofa, reclining into it and gazing at the intricately beautiful huge crystal chandelier.

"As for what you just said about me being like a 'guinea pig,' I admit, that wasn't just a joke, I indeed have felt that way, but I really can't use that thought to gauge Old Chu."

"Let's not even mention that I don't believe he would make Tiancheng Pharmaceutical focus on horror bio-research. Even if he really is doing such things... perhaps it's a bit cruel to say this, but in fact, with his current status and position, he has full capability to get plenty of test subjects. He simply has no reason to use me for such things."

"Looking from another angle, I might become a thorn in the sides of his other descendants because the blood running through me is also theirs... or should I say ours, the Chu Family's blood. But since the day I came to this Chu Family, I signed an agreement with Chu Chengrui."

Chu Ge furrowed his brow slightly, "Agreement?"

Chu Shiyao nodded, "Yes, the agreement was that I willingly gave up my right to inherit Tiancheng Pharmaceutical Group. Even if all his other descendants die, their family's estate has nothing to do with me."

Chu Shiyao bit her lip, looking at the crystal chandelier above, she continued to speak softly, "Brother Chu, you said I'm not asking for anything, I pose no threat to anyone, do I have anything to worry about? Besides... he's my biological grandfather, the closer-than-water kinship through blood. To him, I am equally important."

Chu Shiyao exhaled deeply, her gaze slowly drifting to Chu Ge's face as he ate the apple.

"Brother Chu, do you think... it isn't so?"

Though she posed the question, Chu Shiyao's voice was incredibly firm. Clearly, no matter how much Chu Ge had said before, there wasn't even the slightest doubt in her about the answer she already believed in.

Chu Shiyao had already lost a family member once. She had finally felt the love and spoiling from family again. This family affection is immensely precious to her.

In Chu Shiyao's view, unless things really unfolded before her eyes, she absolutely refused to harbor any suspicion towards the family she gradually accepted and acknowledged. Otherwise... it would be a stain on familial affection, even a denial of her life.

The conversation had come to this point. What else could Chu Ge say? He silently finished the apple, tossed the core into the paper bin, and stood up from the sofa.

"Yaoyao, the apple was delicious, thank you. It's getting late, I should take my leave."

"Brother Chu, you... you're angry."

Chu Shiyao's eyes filled with apology, looked at Chu Ge in distress. Indeed, while family is undeniably important and irreplaceable, the bond she shares with Chu Ge is certainly deep enough. It's a complex affection that seems to encompass familial, friendly, and romantic feelings, yet fits none of these categories exclusively.

The feeling is like she doesn't mind if anything happens between her and Chu Ge, yet thinks it would be nice if their relationship stayed as it is.

During the days that seemed carefree on the surface but were lonely and desolate inside, when her heart was filled with trepidation and doubt, Chu Ge offered her so much care and help. It was this man who made her feel incredibly secure whenever she thought of him.

If today's matters were to create a crack in her relationship with Chu Ge, that's definitely not a result Chu Shiyao would want to see.

Looking into Chu Shiyao's eyes that were nothing short of cautiously watchful, Chu Ge slightly curled his lips into a gentle smile.

"Frankly speaking, my mood isn't particularly good right now, but I'm not exactly angry either."

Chu Shiyao perked up, "Really?"

"That's absolutely true." Chu Ge nodded, using a phrase that Chu Shiyao often said, smiling sincerely.

"Although I don't know the real feelings between family members, there are several elders around me who treat me very well, so I think I can understand how you feel right now, and moreover..."

Listening to Chu Ge mention the word "moreover," Chu Shiyao's eyes showed more concern and expectation.

"I also hope everything is just my wild conjecture, and Chu Chengrui is merely a benevolent elder tired of the fame and fortune chase, wanting to retire at home and enjoy time with family. That's why he's showered you with so much care and wants to stay by your side as much as possible."

Chu Ge walked to Chu Shiyao's side and patted her shoulder, "Alright, I'll go say goodbye to your old Chu. I'm heading back now."

Chu Shiyao opened her mouth, wanting to say something, seemingly unsure what to say, finally forcing a smile and nodding, "Hmm."

Leaving Chu Shiyao's room, the two remained silent, quietly walking to the door of another room on the second floor of the villa, where Chu Chengrui's room was.

"Knock, knock, knock."

Chu Shiyao knocked a few times on the door, but no response came from inside. She pushed the door open and walked in; the room was empty with no one inside.

Since they came to Chu Chengrui's room, Chu Ge also glanced around. The room was not like the traditional elderly residence; all the furnishings were brimming with a strong modern vibe.

"Strange, where did old Chu go?"

Chu Shiyao murmured, then turned to leave the room. Just as she was about to call Chu Chengrui, she saw the butler emerging from another room.

Chu Shiyao walked towards the butler and asked, "Uncle Su, have you seen old Chu?"

The butler, Uncle Su, looked very gentlemanly, around fifty years old, wearing a white shirt, black vest, and black trousers. He respectfully replied, "Miss, the master has gone out on some affairs."

"I see... Did he mention when he will return?"

The butler shook his head.

"Brother Chu, why not stay for dinner, head back tomorrow? After all, there's plenty of places to stay here."

"I'm afraid not. I'll visit you another day when I have time."

Chu Ge straightforwardly refused, not feeling there's any point in staying longer.

Although Chu Shiyao felt a bit helpless, she nodded, "Alright then, I'll see you off."

Next, Chu Ge called Chu Chengrui to inform him about his departure. After exchanging a few polite words over the phone, Chu Ge and Chu Shiyao got into a car that had arrived at the entrance, which headed down the mountain.

Outside the car window, everything of the Chu Family slowly receded from Chu Ge's view. He just kept watching quietly, gradually feeling more dispirited and sleepy, so he leaned against the seat and closed his eyes.

Chu Ge only intended to rest briefly, but unknowingly fell asleep. In a daze, he felt the vehicle moving smoothly and, for some time, heard a faint voice.

"Be careful, lift these two out."

The voice seemed distant yet near, very indistinct. Chu Ge felt his mind was in a haze; he instinctively tried to open his eyes, but his eyelids felt as heavy as two great mountains, and he struggled to move even his eyeballs.

"What's happening..."

His blurred consciousness started to become clear again, as Chu Ge pondered while keeping his eyes closed, his heart skipping a beat.

He had gone to Chu Chengrui's house for a meal, spent some time with Chu Shiyao, and then left the Chu Family with Chu Shiyao, gradually feeling sleepy, and unknowingly fell asleep...

Unless mistaken, the phrase he just heard, "these two," should refer to him and Chu Shiyao, right?

Damn it!