Chapter 123: Double Standard

Translator: _Min_

Song Ling quickly responded, “I’ll listen to you, Grandpa. Please come down!”

Song An didn’t descend but instead inquired, “So you’ll listen to me? Will you call off the wedding with Jiang Yue and reconcile with Gu Dai?”

Upon hearing Song An’s words, Jiang Yue almost crushed her teeth in anger. Just moments ago, Song Ling had firmly committed to marrying her, and now this obstinate old man had appeared out of nowhere to ruin her plans.

Song Ling fell silent. He knew he couldn’t fulfill either of those requests.

As for Jiang Yue, he had already promised her something that he intended to keep.

And Gu Dai… he had been so keen on divorcing her initially. Reconciling now would make him a laughingstock. How could he show his face in the Capital if word got out?

Seeing Song Ling’s silence, Song An’s face turned black with rage. He tapped his cane on the ground twice.

And with those two taps, the sound of pebbles falling could faintly be heard.

w.a.n.g Lan, seizing the moment, hurriedly said to Song Ling, “Quickly tell your grandpa you won’t marry Jiang Yue! Look, her aunt is the type of woman who breaks up families. This proves that the video shown at the wedding was real. She’s been with so many men; think about how tainted she is.”

w.a.n.g Lan didn’t actually want Song Ling to marry Gu Dai either, but compared to Jiang Yue, Gu Dai seemed like the lesser evil and easier to control. Once they were married, w.a.n.g Lan was confident she could easily manipulate Gu Dai.

Song Ling ignored w.a.n.g Lan, looked at Song An and said, “Grandpa, don’t move. We’re coming to get you!”

Seeing that Song Ling and the others were actually heading his way, Song An shouted, “None of you come any closer! If any of you take one more step, I’ll jump!”

Song Ling was utterly torn, wrestling with his emotions. Just as he was about to say, “I agree,” a roaring engine sound suddenly pierced the air.

Instinctively turning his head, he saw a red sports car speeding toward them. Just as it seemed about to collide, the car executed a slick drift and halted beside them.

Snapping back to her senses from her initial fear, w.a.n.g Lan was about to curse the driver. However, upon recognizing woman with sungla.s.ses as Gu Dai, her curse was instantly silenced.

w.a.n.g Lan took in Gu Dai, dressed in a tailored suit and looking sharp. Her mind flashed back to a recent scene in a cemetery, and the wounds that had only just healed on her body began to ache once again.

Song Yu’s eyes filled with jealousy when she saw Gu Dai.

Usually engrossed in studying fashion—clothes, shoes, jewelry—she immediately recognized that everything Gu Dai wore was high-end luxury, items she’d tried and failed to acquire despite multiple attempts.

Song Ling’s brow furrowed slightly as he asked, “Why have you come here?”

Ignoring the stares and chatter surrounding her, Gu Dai headed straight for Song An, who stood near the edge of the cliff.

Song Ling, noticing Gu Dai’s actions, urgently shouted, “Gu Dai, stop! Grandpa doesn’t want anyone to approach!”

Undeterred, Gu Dai continued her trek toward the cliff’s edge.

Song Ling’s eyes grew colder as he stepped forward to catch up with her, intending to pull her back.

Song An, who had been gazing at the horizon, turned his head sharply upon hearing Song Ling’s voice. Seeing Gu Dai, he threw his cane on the ground, rushing back toward her with palpable excitement. “Gu Dai, how did you get here?”

With a smile, Gu Dai approached Song An and asked, “Grandpa, why are you standing so high up? Are you feeling unwell?”

Shaking his head and smiling, Song An replied, “Don’t worry, I’m as fit as a fiddle. 1 just got a little scared standing up so high; my calves were trembling, that’s all.”

Gu Dai let out a gentle sigh, saying, “You can’t stand so high next time, Grandpa. It’s really too dangerous, you know?”

Without any objection, Song An nodded his head in agreement.

Witnessing this exchange, Song Ling and his companions were utterly dumbfounded.

Song Yu stammered, “Didn’t Grandpa just say he wouldn’t come down unless his conditions were met? And that he didn’t want anyone approaching him? Why did everything change when Gu Dai went over?”

Observing the scene, w.a.n.g Lan also felt a twinge of irritation. She couldn’t help but snort, “I don’t see what’s so special about Gu Dai that the old man likes!”

Ignoring their sarcastic remarks, Gu Dai halted when she reached Song Ling. She looked at him, her face stern..