Second Strike

The next day was destined not to be a peaceful one for the Gu family. Master Gu returned home at midnight with Gu Hua trailing behind, and they were still asleep when an unexpected storm hit.

Suddenly, the media erupted in an uproar. Master Gu was woken up by the constant ringing of his phone and picked up, still sleepy, saying, "Yes." His assistant, sounding urgent, said, "Sir, have you seen the news?"

Master Gu, perplexed, replied, "I just woke up. What is going on?" His assistant informed him, "I think it's better if you saw this yourself, sir."

Madame Gu, awakened by the commotion, asked, "What is going on, hubby?" Master Gu, without saying a word, handed her the phone. As she read the headlines, her face mirrored the shock and disbelief that Master Gu was experiencing.