Space: Super Agricultural Tycoon

Chapter 2: A Pair of Adulterers

Gu Qingming had been sitting on the living room sofa, unmoving. Her heart felt like it was being sliced by a knife—full of disappointment and pain—but these feelings also fueled her anger. A surge of rage boiled within her, ready to erupt at any moment.

She wasn't sure how long she had been sitting there, but eventually, she took out her phone and sent a message. Soon, faint sounds came from the bedroom. She remained still.

"Mm, don't move," a woman's coquettish voice came from the bedroom.

"Baby, let me move, okay? You know how it is for men in the morning..." A man's raspy voice, thick with desire, responded.

A woman's laughter soon followed, teasing, "You men are all animals who think with your lower halves; it's not wrong at all!"

Shortly after, the unmistakable, discordant sounds of a man and woman in the throes of passion filled the bedroom. The noises were loud enough to resonate throughout the entire room.

Gu Qingming listened from the living room, her expression calm and composed. However, her hands gripped the sofa tightly, the veins on her pale hands standing out, betraying her intense anger and hatred.

These two despicable people!

The activity in the bedroom gradually subsided, followed by the sounds of the couple talking.

"Haotian, isn't that wretch coming back soon?" the woman asked.

"By my calculations, she'll be back around lunchtime," Lin Haotian replied.

"But today is your three-year wedding anniversary. Do you think she might come back early to surprise you?" the woman asked, her voice seemingly concerned but tinged with a hint of glee. It was their three-year wedding anniversary, and yet here she was in bed with him.

"No, I know her. She always calls me to pick her up when she returns," Lin Haotian said, gently stroking Lan Ruomei's hair and smiling reassuringly. "Don't worry. That woman is completely devoted to me now. Wherever she goes, she always informs me first."

"Good," Lan Ruomei laughed. "Haotian, I've heard some internal news from the Gu Corporation. They say Gu Jianguo has been sick for a long time and is unable to manage the company. A big company like that needs someone in charge, so they want to bring Gu Qingming back to temporarily take over his duties."

Lin Haotian frowned slightly, his expression serious. "Mei'er, are you sure about this information?"

Lan Ruomei nodded confidently. "The information is pretty accurate. I've confirmed that Gu Jianguo is in the Maria Private Hospital." In other words, it was true that Gu Jianguo was ill.

"What kind of illness does Gu Jianguo have?" Lin Haotian asked, puzzled.

Lan Ruomei shook her head. "Maria Private Hospital is a high-end hospital, and they are very strict about confidentiality. It's impossible to find out."

"Can't find out, huh?" Lin Haotian felt something was off but couldn't pinpoint what.

Lan Ruomei continued, "Haotian, it doesn't matter what kind of illness Gu Jianguo has. What matters is that the Gu Corporation wants to use this excuse to bring Gu Qingming back."

At this point, her expression became lively and excited. "Haotian, our chance has come. No matter who wants Gu Qingming back, you're her husband now that you're married to her. Whether it's the Gu Corporation or Gu Qingming, they can't shake you off. Once Gu Qingming returns to the Gu Corporation, you can go in with her. With her love and trust in you, getting her to hand over the company to you won't be difficult."

Gu Qingming had been estranged from her parents for years and had broken ties with them. But she was still the sole heir of the Gu Corporation. Gu Jianguo had always groomed her to be his successor, so it made sense to have her temporarily take over her father's duties. After all, she was Gu Jianguo's only daughter and the only heir to the Gu Corporation.

Due to Gu Jianguo's illness, unrest was brewing within the company. Some ambitious shareholders were eager to take advantage of this moment. Naturally, bringing Gu Qingming back was partly to stabilize the company's morale. However, some people also intended to use Gu Qingming as a puppet to try and control the entire company.

Even though Gu Qingming had been carefully groomed as the successor by Gu Jianguo, she had been away from home for many years. With the company constantly evolving and changing, she would struggle to take charge right away. This situation would allow someone to quietly take over Gu family's shares and eventually replace the company's leadership.

"Haotian, our long-cherished wish is finally within reach. Aren't you excited?" Lan Ruomei hugged him tightly.

Lin Haotian nodded, holding her close. "Of course, I'm excited."

"When you have money and become the true heir of the Gu Corporation, will you abandon me?" Lan Ruomei asked seriously, her tone filled with concern. When men have money, they tend to change, and as a woman, Lan Ruomei naturally had such worries.

Lin Haotian stared at her for a moment, then playfully tapped her nose. "Silly, what are you worried about? You know that ever since middle school, I've only had you in my heart. I can't love anyone else. I've been working so hard, even being with another woman, just to give you the life of a wealthy socialite."

His expression turned serious and earnest. "Mei'er, I've always remembered my promise to you—to make you shine. That's why I've been working so hard to fulfill my promise."

Moved by his words, Lan Ruomei's eyes welled up with tears. She hugged him tightly, saying, "Haotian, you're so good to me!"

But then she thought of something and asked, "What about her? What will happen to her?" Of course, "her" referred to Gu Qingming.

When Gu Qingming was mentioned, Lin Haotian's expression turned cold. He sneered, "A woman who has cheated on me and lost her worth should consider herself lucky to be alive. Does she still think she can continue living the life of a pampered heiress? She's dreaming!"

Lan Ruomei's eyes sparkled mischievously. "Haotian, you can't say that about her. After all, she didn't know she had slept with another man and even carried a bastard child. She still believes that the child was yours. Besides, didn't you cause her to lose that child by putting oil on the stairs? Why are you still holding a grudge?"

"Hmph, that doesn't change the fact that she's a cheap woman. Who knows if she did it on purpose?" Lin Haotian spat bitterly. Back then, he was supposed to pick that flower, but someone else got there first. He had been holding onto this anger ever since.

Lan Ruomei, feeling slightly guilty, said, "Haotian, you can't entirely blame her. On your birthday, I wanted to give myself to you too. But instead, I messed up your plans with her. If I had known, if I had known, I would have let you have her first. Then, no one else would have beaten you to it, and you wouldn't have been humiliated and forced to accept that bastard child."

"It's not your fault, Mei'er, it's not your fault," Lin Haotian comforted her, hugging her tightly. "It's that whore's fault. She's nothing but a flirtatious, unfaithful woman."

(End of Chapter)