Meanwhile, in Yunzhong City, at the Gu Family Manor.

It was the middle of the night, and the Gu Family Manor was enveloped in a serene night, with a sense of peace pervading the large estate in the tranquil darkness.

At this moment, in the study of the Gu Family Manor, Gu Shengzhe sat in front of the computer desk. He hadn't turned on the lights, and the pale glow of the computer screen illuminated his face, making his already gaunt features appear even more grim and menacing.

His eyes bulged with bloodshot veins, creating the impression of a living corpse under the stark white light, which was quite terrifying to behold.

Gu Shengzhe had not slept for three whole days. It was three days ago that he and the Jin Family engaged in a fierce business rivalry, during which the Gu Family incurred losses amounting to a terrifying 14%.

This 14% loss might not seem much, but considering that liabilities are also part of assets, this loss was truly painful for the Gu Family!

After losing two sons consecutively, and before even recovering from the grief, engaging in a business fight with the Jin Family pushed Gu Shengzhe to his limits physically and mentally. If not for his strong physique, the lack of sleep alone for three days would have been enough to make him collapse!

Squeak!

Just as Gu Shengzhe was staring intently at the figures on the computer screen, the door opened with a soft sound, and Gu Yunfei walked in carrying a purple clay teapot.

After gently placing the teapot next to Gu Shengzhe, Yunfei glanced at the values on the computer screen and said, "Father, you've been holding on for three days. There's no need to keep staring at these numbers. You should rest for a while; after all, your health is important."

Gu Yunfei's words were calm but tinged with worry. The 14% commercial loss was quite painful, even for someone as experienced in business as he was!

"No need!"

Upon hearing Gu Yunfei's words, Gu Shengzhe replied coldly, his voice hoarse and worn. He stared stubbornly at the screen, appearing aloof and detached: "My body can handle it. I want to see what that old fool Jin Qingyun intends to do next!"

After consistent setbacks, Gu Shengzhe was brimming with rage, giving off a sense of wrath.

Now, he was driven by sheer will!

If Lu Yu were to see Gu Shengzhe's current state, he would certainly laugh out loud, as his small scheme had successfully pitted the Jin Family and the Gu Family against each other in a business brawl. This was exactly the outcome Lu Yu wanted to see!

With that, Gu Shengzhe picked up the purple clay teapot beside him and drank all the tea inside like an old ox drinking water, exhaling a long breath, his previously hoarse voice recovering somewhat.

He then turned his gaze to Gu Yunfei beside him and said, "Yunfei, have you heard anything from Uncle Zhou?"

Gu Shengzhe's words were low and shadowy.

Gu Yanzhou had been headed to Lin'an City for days without any contact, nor had the men accompanying him seen him, leaving Gu Shengzhe deeply anxious.

Gu Yanzhou was one of the main pillars of the Gu Family, and their ability to recover and defeat the Jin Family, thereby surpassing other families, depended on him.

Yet now, with no word from Gu Yanzhou, Gu Shengzhe was feeling very uneasy!

Upon hearing this, Gu Yunfei's expression froze momentarily as he looked at Gu Shengzhe, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Father, there's no news from Uncle Zhou. I suspect he might have already..."

Gu Yunfei spoke hesitantly, his voice full of foreboding. Deep down, he had an ominous feeling that something was wrong. An alive person had gone to Lin'an City for days without a trace; such circumstances inevitably led one's thoughts in a worrying direction.

"Nonsense!"

Upon hearing Gu Yunfei, Gu Shengzhe slammed the desk and said, "Your Uncle Zhou has been with me for decades. I know his capabilities. No matter how strong Lu Yu is, he couldn't possibly match your Uncle Zhou. Besides, he's carrying the powerful stun gun you provided; how could anything happen to him!?"

With the setbacks endured and three days without sleep, Gu Shengzhe's temper was flaring, and he was easily provoked, regardless of whether it was his eldest son Gu Yunfei!

Gu Yanzhou's trip to Lin'an City to apprehend Lu Yu carried all the hopes of the Gu Family. If he failed, coupled with the business defeats, it would severely wound the Gu Family financially, potentially beyond recovery!

Thus, Gu Shengzhe couldn't accept the possibility of an accident happening to Gu Yanzhou!

"But father, Uncle Zhou has not returned, and there has been no news for so many days..."

Gu Yunfei mumbled softly, now genuinely worried if Gu Yanzhou had truly met his end in Lin'an City.

"Shut your mouth!"

Upon hearing Gu Yunfei, Gu Shengzhe slammed the desk again and roared, "Until there's a conclusion, keep your foul mouth shut! I want to see him, alive or dead!"

Gu Shengzhe's tone was full of anger, his words dripping with fierce emotion.

The continuous setbacks, along with three days of sleeplessness, had stressed Gu Shengzhe's nerves to the breaking point; even the smallest thing could trigger his immense fury!

At these words, Gu Yunfei's body stiffened, and then looking at Gu Shengzhe, he said, "Father, it's all my fault for speaking out of turn..."

Gu Yunfei dared not go against Gu Shengzhe in the slightest. Upon hearing his father's anger, he was full of humility in his words!

"Hmph! Now get out, and once this is over, I'll deal with you!"

Gu Shengzhe's voice was harsh, his demeanor malevolent, resembling that of an Evil Spirit.

"Yes, Father!"

Upon hearing Gu Shengzhe's words, Gu Yunfei replied humbly and slowly withdrew from the study while inwardly wondering: Can this matter really be resolved so easily?

Everything seemed to be conspiring against the Gu Family; now Gu Yunfei genuinely sensed the Gu Family was surrounded on all sides.

Even he doubted whether the Gu Family would be able to weather this storm.