"Mr. Gu, you're renowned for your exceptional judgment and ability to recognize and employ talent. Take a look, what do you think of my student?"
Zhang Yaowen didn't fire off at random, he purposefully brought up Su Huai to provoke him.
Zhang Yaowen understood Gu Tongshu's sensitivities too well—any man who got too close to his wife or daughter was up to no good and deserved to be hanged.
No reason needed, no evidence required, all convictions by gut feeling.
Years ago, when Gu Tongshu's condition wasn't as serious, Zhang Yaowen had suffered a setback, and now, guarding his precious daughter, he became even more pathological than when he had guarded his wife. Bringing up little Su was sure to be a hit.
Now I'm throwing this "little puppy" into the mix; how will you deal with it?
Zhang Yaowen's satisfaction made his eyebrows tremble as he glanced at Gu Tongshu sideways, feeling certain he could infuriate the man to death.
But as it turned out...