If it is discovered in the future that Gu Tang has a son, then countless rumors will be spread about the father and son.
The more he tries to cover it up, the more unbearable the speculation will become.
So Gu Tang simply and openly explained the matter in front of all the reporters.
He probably doesn't care at all what others might speculate about in private.
However, his words were very clear: if reporters dared to write false news and fabricate stories about Gu Yuan's background...
Then he won't be polite!
The journalists felt threatened.
But what can they do?
They had no choice but to endure it!
Gu Tang and the others took several photos.
Then, as he was about to get into Li Ming's car with Gu Yuan in his arms, a low-key black sedan slowly pulled up in front of him.
Qiao Si jumped out of the car and gave Gu Tang a bright smile.
Then she looked down at Gu Yuan and said, "Wow! Is this your son? He's so cute and adorable! No wonder you're so eager to see him."
As he spoke, Qiao Si turned around, retrieved a robot from the car, and waved it in front of Gu Yuan: "Little friend, do you like this? Call me uncle, and I'll give it to you, okay?"
Gu Yuan: "..."
He gave Qiao Si a cold look and then twisted his small body.
She turned and threw herself into Gu Tang's arms, her face turned to the other side.
Qiao Si: "..."
Reporters: "..."
The Third Young Master Qiao, who is popular with men, women, young and old, puts aside his status and personally acts like a clown to please children.
But she was coldly rejected...
I really want to film this news story too!
The reporters were itching to find out more.
However, they also knew that despite Qiao Sanshao's usual gentlemanly demeanor and seemingly easy-going nature, he was still a formidable figure.
However, the Qiao family is not so simple and harmless.
Offending Gu Tang could mean being killed by his sword.
Offending the Qiao family could very well lead to a complete reshuffling of their entire company, from top to bottom.
"Hahaha." Qiao Si wasn't angry even though Gu Yuan had his back to her. "This kid has such a personality."
He gave Gu Tang a meaningful look: "You look exactly like your father."
"Although I couldn't go with you to pick up your son," Qiao Si smiled at Gu Tang again.
He opened the back door of his car: "But I can always take you home."
"Thank you." Gu Tang didn't refuse.
He greeted the stunned Li Ming, then carried Gu Yuan into the car.
Qiao Si also sat down.
The driver quickly started the car and, under Gu Tang's direction, drove towards the house he was currently renting.
Gu Yuan sat quietly on Gu Tang's lap.
His little face was turned to the window, intently watching the scenery rushing past outside the car.
The photography studio is located in the suburbs, and the surrounding scenery is quite nice.
The further into the city you drive, the more bustling the street scenes become.
After they had driven through the city, they finally stopped in front of the apartment building where Gu Tang rented a single room.
Gu Tang then said to Qiao Si, "My home is too simple, so I won't invite Young Master Qiao up for a seat."
"Why are you being so polite?" Qiao Si looked at him with a smile. "We're practically... sworn brothers now, hahaha."
"There's something else I'd like to ask Young Master Qiao."
"Qiao Si." Qiao Si corrected Gu Tang's way of addressing him first, "How awkward is it to call me Young Master Qiao? You have to know, it would scare me to be called that by someone who once held a knife to my neck."
He shrugged half-jokingly and asked, "What is it?"
Qiao Si's words finally caught Gu Yuan's attention.
He turned his small body around, his large, clear eyes looking at Qiao Si.
Then slowly, Gu Yuan's gaze moved from Qiao Si's handsome face to his neck.
"Little kid," Qiao Si rubbed his neck, "do you want to see your dad's heroic and handsome figure, the one who made Uncle Qiao unable to move with a single move?"
Gu Yuan didn't call him uncle, but he addressed himself as someone very familiar with him.
Gu Yuan pursed her lips but didn't say anything.
Gu Tang stroked his son's hair and said to Qiao Si, "I've heard that many families try to stop specialized hunting teams from hunting all sorts of ferocious beasts."
"Mm." Qiao Si nodded.
"I want to join such a team, what should I do?" Gu Tang asked again.
“Uh…” Qiao Si didn’t expect Gu Tang to be so direct.
In fact, the Qiao family also had such a hunting team.
The ferocious beast, as the name suggests, is the most ferocious of all mythical creatures.
They are often at the first-grade level, or even above the first-grade level.
Although they haven't reached the level of immortals yet, just like demon cultivators, they have become exceptionally fierce and powerful due to their racial talents.
But even ferocious beasts can be a treasure.
Every part of them, from skin and bones to blood, internal organs, and even the hair on their bodies, is priceless.
Similarly, it is a treasure that the whole world is eager to acquire.
As long as they can hunt down a ferocious beast, an ordinary wealthy family can even skip several social classes and directly enter the ranks of noble families.
Therefore, any powerful family in the world will organize teams to hunt ferocious beasts.
However, they rarely hire strangers.
Killing the ferocious beast is already very difficult.
If there is further internal strife, then it would be a huge loss.
Each family's hunting team is their most loyal, core, and powerful force.
Outsiders cannot easily join.
Qiao Si wanted to win over Gu Tang.
But that doesn't mean he can be so generous as to let someone he doesn't even know join his family's hunting team.
Moreover, Qiao Si is not qualified to make such a decision on behalf of the family.
His silence and hesitation have undoubtedly provided the answer.
"I understand," Gu Tang said boldly. "Thank you for your help today, Young Master Qiao."
He held Gu Yuan in his arms, opened the car door, and smiled slightly at Qiao Si amidst his hesitant gaze: "Goodbye."
Gu Tang clearly said goodbye.
But Qiao Si always felt that what the other party meant was: never to see each other again.
He quickly got out of the car and watched Gu Tang's thin figure carrying his son towards the apartment building.
"Wait!" Qiao Si called out to Gu Tang. "May I ask why you want to join the hunting team?"
He asked in a deep voice, "Money? Or something else?"
If it's about money, then it's very simple.
Don't be fooled by Qiao Si's cheerful demeanor in front of Gu Tang.
Before he decided to join the "LIVE" program, all the information he could find about Gu Tang had been sent to him.
This even includes the night he spent with Qin Junche before he joined the show.
"I want the heart of the owl." Gu Tang turned around and smiled slightly at Qiao Si.
His smile made Qiao Si's heart beat even faster.
However, he remained calm.
The Owl is a ferocious beast of the highest rank.
Its heart can be used as medicine.
Even the most serious illnesses can be cured and restored to health with the nourishment of Xiao Xin's blood.
Qiao Si looked thoughtfully at Gu Yuan, who was being held by Gu Tang.
This child doesn't look to be in good health.
Was Gu Tang doing this to get treatment for his son?
His heart softened, and he looked into Gu Tang's eyes, promising, "Wait for me for three days."
He said, "I will give you an answer in three days."
"Thank you." Gu Tang smiled at him again.
He turned around and hugged Gu Yuan again.
This apartment is definitely no longer habitable.
The moment he grasped Gu Yuan's hand, he knew very well that his son did indeed have a heart problem.
That's why they look even thinner.