Wang Hu didn't expect Bai Chuan would really frame Gu Junming, and even admit it without any hesitation. His heart ignited with anger, and he stood up abruptly, wanting to say something nasty. But considering Bai Chuan was his elder, he had to suppress his emotions. However, the flames in his eyes were already undeniable.

Bai Chuan was also infuriated: "What are you doing? Are you here to criticize me? I've arranged everything for you, and you act like this—is that resentment I hear? I'm doing this for your good. You're not as capable as Gu Junming..."

"Yes, I'm not as capable as Gu Junming, but I have my dignity! I cannot accept your actions!" Wang Hu said as he turned to leave.

Bai Chuan stood up and shouted, "Stop! Where are you going?"

"I'm going to explain everything to the higher-ups. I can't let Gu Junming take the fall!"

"You're absolutely... absolutely hopeless! Don't you understand I'm doing this for your benefit?" Bai Chuan walked over, pointed at him with anger on his face: "I've never seen someone like you. If you continue to be this stubborn, don't even dream of getting promoted for a lifetime!"

Wang Hu replied calmly, "I would rather never be promoted than harm someone else!"

"You idiot! Are you deliberately opposing me?" Bai Chuan grabbed a teacup and smashed it on the ground, shards scattered in an instant, water splashed everywhere, some even landing on Wang Hu's pants.

In the kitchen, Bai Fanglan was startled and rushed out: "What's going on?"

Neither of them answered her question.

Wang Hu quietly looked at Bai Chuan: "Grandfather, you've always been someone I respect. What you did was indeed wrong. I hope you quickly report it to the higher-ups, otherwise, no one will be able to save you!" He turned and walked out.

"Where are you going now, to report it and earn merit?" Bai Chuan said coldly: "I chose you as my granddaughter's husband. I've always had a good impression of you, but you would do this? Had I known, I wouldn't have allowed you to marry my granddaughter!"

Wang Hu glanced at Bai Fanglan, her pale face and tearful eyes standing over there. He sighed; this was a marriage he chose himself, he couldn't just ruin it after the relationship started to mend. He could only say: "I won't report you, but I absolutely do not support what you're doing. I hope, grandfather, you act wisely!"

"Outrageous!" Bai Chuan didn't appreciate it, angrily said: "Do you even regard me as an elder? I've done so much groundwork, and you don't thank me but instead reprimand me?"

"Because you were wrong. Bai Fanglan, do you want to go back with me?"

Bai Chuan said: "Bai Fanglan, you are my granddaughter. Which side are you on? Think carefully!"

Bai Chuan was very angry this time. He truly intended to cultivate Wang Hu, but why couldn't he understand?

Bai Fanglan was stunned; her husband and grandfather, just what kind of situation is this in such a short time?

"Since you're not willing, then stay with grandfather!" With Bai Fanglan's lack of reaction, Wang Hu strode away.

Bai Fanglan then came back to her senses and ran to Bai Chuan: "Grandfather, what happened? Why are you two arguing? Is it because of some misunderstanding?"

Bai Chuan sneered: "Isn't it because he's taking himself too seriously? Young people are just young people! So clueless, you stay here. I want to see if he dares to report me!"

"Why exactly..."

"Don't you worry! Just stay here, let me see if he wants you as his wife or if he acknowledges me." Bai Chuan was indifferent, historically speaking, success is built on the bones of many. How many climb upwards stepping on others' corpses? Yet, Wang Hu presumes to be pristine, a good person, and we're all villains?

Bai Fanglan hesitated for a moment, and Bai Chuan sternly said: "Don't forget who raised you! If you only care for your husband, don't worry about me! If you leave today, don't come back ever again." After saying this, he went upstairs directly.

Bai Fanglan stood aside, then returned to the kitchen, wondering what on earth had happened?

She didn't leave; she sat on the sofa, feeling very conflicted. By the afternoon, she finally called Wang Hu.

Wang Hu's voice was not very good: "Your grandfather doesn't let you come back?"

"I'm afraid to come back, what's going on?"

Wang Hu thought for a while, then explained the situation. After all, his wife was twenty-six, not sixteen; she should be able to discern right from wrong. To his surprise, Bai Fanglan laughed after hearing the story: "Could such a minor issue have erupted this way?"

"What do you mean?"

"Wang Hu, my grandfather was right. He was doing it for your good," Bai Fanglan said earnestly: "I heard about this job arrangement; it's a rare opportunity. Even if you take a shortcut, it doesn't matter."

Moreover, that person is Gu Junming! As long as Gu Junming is unfortunate, Bai Fanglan would be happy about it.

She said: "I know you can't accept it right away, but you don't need to argue with grandfather just because of appearances. How about you let my grandfather handle it completely; you just pretend you don't know. Later, you can apologize to Gu Junming, and it won't be a problem. He won't hate you."

Wang Hu felt a deep disappointment, his wife thought he was arguing with grandfather because he cared about appearances!

After Bai Fanglan finished speaking, all she heard was silence, making her slightly panicked: "Wang Hu?"

Wang Hu said: "Was this your grandfather's idea, or your own?"

"What's wrong?"

"I'm very disappointed in you. I thought you were a righteous, kind, and sensible woman, but you surprised me. I misjudged you. Okay, I don't want to say much more. Your expectations are too high; I can't meet them. I apologize for disappointing you, but I have my principles in doing things. Tomorrow, I'll withdraw my application, and tell your grandfather I won't do something so contemptible. Not reporting him is already my limit." After saying this, he hung up decisively.

Wang Hu has always maintained his integrity, but his wife and her grandfather have cast a blemish on him that he couldn't forgive himself for!

Bai Fanglan heard the beep from the phone, nearly going mad, wanting to call back but lacking the courage.

She angrily tossed the phone away: "I'm out of my mind!"

Not knowing whether she was cursing herself or Wang Hu.

She really felt there was nothing wrong; back when she was in school, she too used some small tactics during student council elections. It's just strategy; over time, who cares about this? To take it so seriously, Bai Fanglan fell onto the bed angrily.

She felt she and Wang Hu couldn't live together, living with such a person was simply exhausting.