In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

Gao Yuliang's silence did not deter Wu Huifang.

"Yuliang, sometimes you have to fight for your own opportunities."

Now that Secretary Lichun has no real power and you can't get promoted, being able to retire peacefully in this situation is a victory.

I heard that Secretary Li Dakang's daughter is about to graduate and return to China. What about Fangfang? Are we going to let Fangfang stay abroad forever and never come back?

I miss Fangfang…

These last few words struck the most sensitive spot in Gao Yuliang's heart. In his life, not counting his son with Gao Xiaofeng, he only had one daughter, Fangfang.

As people get older, they ultimately hope that their children can have the opportunity to stay by their side, and Gao Yuliang is no exception.

However, every time Gao Fangfang was contacted via video call over the years, she used being busy with work as an excuse not to return to China.

"Fangfang...Teacher Wu, why do you think Fangfang doesn't want to come back? You've always been so smart, could she have already sensed the problems between us?"

Gao Yuliang's gaze held a complex expression. Upon hearing this, Teacher Wu paused for a moment, then shook her head uncertainly, saying, "We kept our divorce a very secret. How could she have known?"

There are no secrets that stay hidden forever.

"Teacher Wu, let's video call Fangfang now. You're right, Fangfang can't stay abroad forever. Let's talk things out openly as a family."

This version of Gao Yuliang was somewhat unfamiliar to Wu Huifang.

However, she still did not refuse.

Taking a deep breath, the two straightened their clothes before sitting on the sofa and taking out the laptop they usually used to contact Gao Fangfang to make the video call.

The video call connected after a few tens of seconds.

At this time, it was still around noon on the other side of the ocean. Gao Fangfang was holding a plate with a well-done steak, a tomato, and two florets of broccoli. However, when Gao Fangfang saw Gao Yuliang and Wu Huifang sitting neatly together in the laptop screen, she was dumbfounded.

"Dad, Mom, what's going on?"

"Fangfang, your dad said he wants to have a chat with you."

Gao Fangfang put down the plate in her hand, then forced a smile at Gao Yuliang.

"Dad, please speak, I'm listening."

Seeing this scene, Gao Yuliang felt a pang of pain in his heart.

"Fangfang, your cousin Yike just got married recently. We understand you're too busy with work to come back, but staying abroad all the time isn't a good thing. Have you considered coming back to China to develop your career?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Fangfang gave an awkward smile.

"Dad, I don't really want to come back..."

The atmosphere instantly became awkward upon hearing this. Teacher Wu's smile froze, while only Gao Yuliang still had a faint smile on his lips.

"You don't want to come back because of me and your mother, right?"

Did you know we were divorced?

Gao Yuliang's eyes were exceptionally deep, as if he could see right through his daughter's heart. Gao Fangfang's expression changed rapidly, as if she had been struck by a thorn, from an awkward smile to an aura of icy indifference.

Yes! I know!

I don't understand. You two were known as a loving couple back then, so why now?

Why keep acting?

Gao Yuliang asked the next question for Gao Fangfang, and then answered to himself, "When I was teaching at Han University, I never imagined that this family would become like this."

Things changed after I entered officialdom. Power corrupts the mind, and I admit that I became somewhat blinded by self-interest.

He was willing to betray his wife for the sake of his career, but Fangfang, the grudges of our previous generation should not become a prison for you.

"Dad, please stop talking!"

Gao Fangfang's tears gradually dripped onto the table.

Gao Yuliang was also in a bad mood; it was no wonder he felt terrible after having his deepest secrets exposed by himself.

"We don't want to keep it from you anymore. Your mother and I officially divorced a few years ago, which you probably already know. The specific reason is that your father cheated on you."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Teacher Wu chimed in.

"Fangfang, don't blame your dad. Your dad... he was also tricked, or rather, he was used as a pledge of loyalty. Although your dad and I are divorced now, we still live together. In fact, life is still going well, just like before."

Gao Fangfang's tears gradually stopped.

He looked at his mother, then at his father, before asking, "What is a pledge of allegiance?"

Half an hour later, after Wu Huifang explained the cause and process of the matter to Gao Fangfang, Gao Fangfang finally understood.

"Dad, you mean you and that Gao Xiaofeng had a son together?"

Gao Yuliang nodded.

"I've never seen this child, and you will always be my only child."

Gao Yuliang's words were somewhat cold-blooded and ruthless, but they were undoubtedly warm to Gao Fangfang, who was still the only precious child in the family.

"My mind is in such a mess right now, can I have some peace and quiet?"

In the end, Gao Fangfang was the first to end the video.

At this moment, Gao Yuliang suddenly exhaled a heavy breath. He had been very nervous just now, but now that he had revealed his hidden secret, the tension that had been pressing on his nerves suddenly disappeared without a trace.

"Yuliang, do you think Fangfang is willing to come back?"

Will I be even less willing to go back to China...?

"Let fate decide!"

After getting up, Gao Yuliang went upstairs, leaving Teacher Wu alone on the sofa to think about her own problems. Admittedly, Gao Yuliang was the first to have an affair with Gao Xiaofeng, but what about her?

With his eyes closed, Gao Yuliang's house appeared exceptionally silent.

At Chen Luo's home, as soon as he entered, he saw Chen Zhengxi standing in the study, intently reading a book.

"Jung-hee, what are you looking at?"

Chen Luo sat on the sofa and casually asked a question.

Upon hearing the noise, Chen Zhengxi immediately closed the book and turned around to look at his father with some embarrassment.

"Dad, I...yes, I was reading classical Chinese poetry!"

Chen Luo squinted.

"Really? Recite a couple of lines for me."

Faced with this suggestion, Chen Zhengxi finally obediently handed over the storybook he had hidden behind his back.

Chen Luo glanced at it and thought, "Hmm, it's a comic book."

"Your comics are well-drawn; there's no need to hide them."

"Hahaha, he's feeling guilty!"

At this moment, Chen Zhengshu also came out of the room, and his laughter made Chen Zhengxi clench his little fists.

"If you're so capable, recite a couple of lines!"

"What's so difficult about that? Dad, listen to me!"

"Okay, I'm listening."

"The Zhongshan Mountains are shrouded in mist and rain, a million soldiers have crossed the great river. The landscape, once vibrant and majestic, is now more magnificent than ever before, a world turned upside down with a sense of grandeur and magnanimity."

"A victorious general should pursue a fleeing enemy, not seek fame like a tyrant. Even Heaven, if it had feelings, would grow old; the vicissitudes of life are the true path of humanity!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo immediately clapped.

Normally, only someone of Sha Ruijin's caliber or higher can get him to clap and create a lively atmosphere, but now the little guy is experiencing it firsthand.

"How about it, little sister? Pretty awesome, huh?"

Chen Zhengshu didn't forget to show off in front of Chen Zhengxi, but the result was that Chen Zhengxi couldn't beat the one who was good at fighting with his words. His little fists were ready to be thrown, and for a moment the situation of chasing and fleeing was reversed.