Chapter 126 Gu Ye (ETL) Part 1
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Chapter 126 Let the Whole World Know I Love You
Before Gu Ye could retaliate, the hospital staff had already spoken up for him: [Here’s photographic evidence. This woman is a pitiful victim. She is a victim of exchanged marriage, domestic violence, and nearly died. Just because of one sentence from her, Gu Ye rushed here from the Capital to save her. What right do you have to slander him? I’m asking you keyboard warriors here, can anyone do what Gu Ye did? If not, shut your mouths!]
The terms ‘exchanged marriage’1 and ‘domestic violence’ are too sensitive. The hospital staff originally intended to prove Gu Ye’s innocence, but they ended up attracting even more attention unexpectedly.
[Exchanged marriage? What era are we living in? This is nonsense! I’ve never seen anything like this before.]
[Do you have an address? I want to visit this poor woman.]
[Oh my god, so tragic! The abusive man deserves to die a horrible death!!!]
[Since you’ve already posted the pictures, can you post the address too?]
Fearing that this group of netizens might actually find the address and come to the hospital, disrupting Fang Mei’s recovery, the hospital staff doesn’t dare to speak further.
And so, some people said the post was fake, that the so-called hospital staff was a shill hired by Gu Ye. What kind of benevolent Master persona was he trying to create? Where was Gu Ye? You’re all protecting him so much, but he hasn’t come out to explain a single word; he’s obviously guilty.
Gu Ye coldly watched these netizens acting smug online and told the hospital staff to ignore it. Let them talk; the more they say, the more they’ll suffer later.
Back at the hotel, Gu Ye took out the portrait of the King of Hell, determined to scare those who spoke ill of him so much they wouldn’t be able to sleep that night. However, just as he logged onto Weibo, ready to record a (live) video, Gu Ye suddenly discovered the trending topic about him was gone.
“What happened?” Gu Ye checked the page several times, puzzled. The trending topic was definitely gone. What was even more disheartening was that all the trending topics containing his name were gone, not even a hint about him.
Gu Ye angrily threw down what he was holding. Who was he supposed to confront now? Where were they? After the throwing action, Gu Ye realized the item in his hand was the portrait of the King of Hell. He quickly picked it up, hugged it to his chest, and patted off imaginary dirt. “Dad, I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry. It doesn’t hurt, don’t cry2.”
At the side, Xie Cheng really wanted to punch Gu Ye. “Are you crazy? People invite and worship gods. Who would do this like you?”
“Don’t worry, Daddy loves me.” Gu Ye quickly offered incense to his godfather, no longer calling the King of Hell his godfather but directly calling him ‘Dad.’ Surprisingly, the smoke from the incense all drifted towards the statue.
Xie Cheng stared in disbelief, “Holy crap! You can do that?!”
Gu Ye was also bewildered, “He used to refuse the incense after I offended him, but this time he accepted it so readily, why?”
While Gu Ye and Xie Cheng were still debating, the trending topics online had already changed.
An account with the name Yu Ze(V)3, Chairman of Yehong Technology Group, tagged Gu Ye in a post: @Gu Family’s Old Third the Fortune Teller – Give your mode of transportation a name. We’ll buy a set, and you can ride whichever one you want.
A picture was attached under the post: a private jet, a luxury cruise ship, and a limited-edition sports car.
Netizens: …
Netizens were completely stunned by Yu Ze’s move. Even business bosses and entertainment celebrities were dumbfounded. Yu Ze, is it that Yu Ze? Is it not a fake?
Netizens’ first reaction wasn’t shock at their relationship, but rather confusion about whether Yu Ze is real. After all, Yu Ze is usually very low-key. Not only online interactions, but even in interviews, he’s always serious and aloof. Reporters have to think twice before asking him questions. For him to have a Weibo account and say things like that, is it really not just some random role-playing account by his fans?
Then everyone realized, this person’s account is officially verified!
After the initial shock, netizens were all saying: [Holy crap!]
[Oh my god!!!]
[Oh my god! Ahhhhhh!]
CP fans were even more excited and speechless: [I’m fortunate that in my lifetime, I’ve seen President Yu so fiercely protect his wife. This is the first time I’ve seen him so domineering!]
After confirming it was really Yu Ze, netizens started commenting like crazy, and the trending topic quickly rose to number one without needing to buy anything.
[This must be an official announcement of their relationship; they really are a couple!]
[Judging from Yu Ze’s behavior, both families must already have known.]
[Are they that bold? Playing the field is one thing, but to openly display their relationship like this, as if afraid no one will know?]
[President Yu is so rich! This is practically telling everyone, “I’m rich and can do whatever I want, my wife can ride whatever he wants when he goes out.”]
[I want to know how much that plane and cruise ship cost? I’m just asking, I’m not buying them.]
[Look at that sports car. It’s a limited edition worldwide, costing over 20 million yuan when it came out, and it needs to be custom-made. Even the average wealthy person might not be able to get one even if they wait in line.]
[President Yu is clearly unafraid of investigation or what others might say. He’s making it clear that he’s rich and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. I’m impressed; I admit defeat.]
[Gu Ye must be moved to tears right now. He hasn’t said a word; he must be very aggrieved. I now believe that Gu Ye really went to save people.]
[This old mother shed tears of relief. From now on, you must treat my Gu Ye better. If he wants the stars, don’t give him the moon; if he wants the moon, don’t give him the sun.]
[This path won’t be easy for you two, but I still choose to offer my blessings. President Yu is a responsible man; I admire him!]
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Following the trending topic, a news article titled [Yu Ze and Gu Ye Announce Their Relationship; Business Legend Publicly Declares He Prefers a Male Lover Over a Female Lover] appeared on the front page of a financial newspaper site. It was published in both Chinese and English, and pushed out both domestically and internationally.
Yu Ze either doesn’t act on his own initiative or announces it to the world without regard for others’ opinions or thoughts. He solidified his status (as Gu Ye’s lover) quickly and ruthlessly, catching everyone off guard.
Meanwhile, Gu Ye was still busy offering incense to his godfather, taking advantage of the latter’s good mood to pray for his well-being, asking that he wouldn’t have any work before the New Year so he could focus on his studies. If he took another day off, he’d fail his courses.
After finishing his prayers, Gu Ye logged back onto Weibo, wanting to see if those people who had been cursing him were still there. He was still seething with anger. But what he saw shocked him even more. His first thought was ‘Where did this fake account come from? Of all people to impersonate, why impersonate our family’s Yu Ze? They deserve a beating!’
Gu Ye clicked on it and was stunned to find that it was actually real Yu Ze!
The comments below the post have spiraled out of control. Some people have compiled all the photos of the two of them together before this. They’ve even managed to create a timeline of when their relationship started, laid out in perfect detail. Surprisingly, the majority of the comments are blessings.
There were several influential Big V4 Weibo accounts actively commenting under the post, all publicly congratulating Gu Ye and Yu Ze. Even celebrities from the entertainment industry came forward to congratulate them. Male-male relationships have always been a sensitive topic, and celebrities in the entertainment industry avoid it like the plague. The fact that they were publicly offering their blessings immediately made Gu Ye think that these people had been bribed by Yu Ze.
Those who had previously criticized Gu Ye were now silent. Yu Ze’s company had issued a statement, saying that the person who took the photos (of GY boarding the helicopter) had severely damaged Gu Ye’s reputation. The legal department had directly informed the person: either issue a public apology or face a court summons!
It was obvious that Yu Ze wanted to make an example of this person. From now on, he wouldn’t let anyone who dared to secretly photograph Gu Ye again or publish such misleading news get away with it.
Still stunned by the development of the situation, Gu Ye called Yu Ze. “Hey, honey, what’s going on online…?”
Yu Ze could tell Gu Ye was still in a daze. He could imagine Gu Ye looking unusually bewildered, but unfortunately, he couldn’t see it. “It’s exactly how you see it. From now on, if anyone bullies you, I’ll go after them.”
Gu Ye belatedly realized what had happened. Yu Ze had gone public with their relationship, publicly protecting him, not even allowing a few random flaming comments online. Just how much did Yu Ze care about him to disregard others’ opinions, even daring to publish it on foreign websites?
Gu Ye’s eyes suddenly welled up with tears, and his heart ached as if it had been clenched. “You…”
Gu Ye didn’t know what to say. He pursed his lips, wanting to smile happily, but tears were swimming in his eyes. He stammered, “You must have controlled the comments. Such a huge amount of money! You spendthrift! I can’t afford to support you anymore.”
Yu Ze chuckled lightly, “You little fool. Those big V accounts in the entertainment industry and online, and those reporters, they all sincerely wished you well. I didn’t spend any money.”
“How is that possible?” Gu Ye incredulously scrolled through the internet again. He didn’t know many of these big V celebrities, influencers, or reporter accounts. How could they genuinely be leading their fans to speak up for him?
Yu Ze didn’t intend to spell it out and said earnestly, “Silly baby, then you can just consider it as me spending money. You don’t need to look at them, just look at me.”
Gu Ye was both amused and exasperated. “I’ve been watching you the whole time. You’re the most handsome. I’m a little dazed right now.”
“Then stay dazed. When are you coming back?”
Gu Ye was amused. How could someone be so domineering? “Nothing much to do here anymore, so I’ll head back today.”
Yu Ze replied happily, “Okay, I’ll wait for you.”
After hanging up, Gu Ye stared blankly at the message on his phone, still feeling a sense of unreality. He couldn’t help but send a message to his second brother, asking: [Why are all the celebrities in the entertainment industry helping me? Did you instigate it? Or did Yu Ze pay for it?]
Gu Lin chuckled and replied: [Silly child, aren’t you a master? Haven’t you seen through it all? So many people have benefited from your kindness; now’s the perfect time to repay those favors. Why wouldn’t they help you? Besides, the entertainment industry isn’t that big. You’ve worked with many big stars; your skills are already well-known. Even if they haven’t sought you out yet, they might need your help in the future. That’s how realistic this industry is; nobody dares to offend you.] Gu Lin paused, then awkwardly added: [Yu Ze did well. You two live a good life.]
Seeing that, Gu Ye’s lips curled into a smile. He stood up, took 3 incense sticks, and respectfully bowed 3 times to the statue of Yama, the King of Hell. “I’m fortunate to be reborn, to have a happy family, both my parents alive, and to have such a lover to spend my life with. Thank you, sir, for not taking my life.”
Reality told Gu Ye that all his worries were unnecessary; everything he had done before was a cause. Everything he was receiving now was the effect. The world of metaphysics emphasizes cause and effect, the cycle of karma; sowing good seeds yields good rewards. Everything he had done was worthwhile.
After Gu Ye finished his prayers, he quoted Yu Ze’s Weibo post with this reply: [The names would be Braised Egg, Century Egg, and Tea Egg. Love you (obediently waiting.jpg)]
Netizens collectively coughed up blood: [What kind of weird name is this? Flying a Braised Egg (private jet), sailing a Century Egg (cruise ship), and driving a Tea Egg (sports car)? Master Gu, be serious!]
The CP fans no longer cared whether Gu Ye was serious or not. A relationship that was not accepted by society5 had been pushed internationally, and the parties involved were so direct and open. Only love could make such a thing happen. True love is innocent, support Master Gu!
Gu Ye smiled as he logged off, looking at the replies online. He was already satisfied. As long as Yu Ze wasn’t afraid, he wasn’t afraid of anything.
Gu Ye originally thought the set of transportation was just something Yu Ze said casually, so he picked the names randomly. Airplanes and ships need to be custom-made, which takes a long time to finish. But cars, especially sports cars, don’t take that long. Hence, when this sports car named ‘Tea Egg’ was delivered to Gu Ye, he regretted his casual remark. Unfortunately, everyone online knew. Everyone knew he drove a ‘Tea Egg’.
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