Chapter 2 Don't Do Stupid Things

Julie was stunned by Lily's words. Her hand, which was about to deliver another slap, stopped in midair. Narrowing her eyes, she demanded, "Lily, you are willing to call me Mom now, huh? Why don't you ever call me Mom in front of Jacob? I've been in your family for more than ten years and I've finally become your mother. But you never accepted me all these years. You are always grumpy around me."

"Mom, that's enough!"

Lily was incensed. Her father was still in the operating room and his prognosis was uncertain. This stupid woman was discussing trivial matters at a time like this. Moreover, she was the reason for her biological mother's death. Julie had forced her mother to her grave by mentally torturing her over time and then swooped in to take her place in the Gu family!

"Why are you getting impatient with me now?" With her arms crossed over her chest, Julie stood up straight and snorted. "We have to make a deal today. If Jacob can't survive this, I want at least half of the share of the YS Group. In addition, the Gu family's villa should also be in my name. I'm not greedy for the rest. Let's divide it. You take seventy percent and I'll take thirty percent. What do you think?"

Lily immediately slapped her without a second thought.

The slap knocked Julie out. Her neatly-tied hair came undone and splattered over her face.

Julie glared at Lily as though she wanted to strangle her. Hatred was hidden in the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. "How dare you hit me?"

She stood up, ready to attack Lily but Joe caught her wrist firmly.

"Miss, please have some respect. I can't interfere with your family affairs, but I can't turn a blind eye either, especially when it comes to Dr. Lily's safety. If you continue to create trouble like this, I will have to resort to some harsh measures. I'll call the police and have you arrested."

Sure enough, Joe's threat had the desired result. After a pause, Julie pointed at Lily with her sharp nail, merely inches from her eyes and said, "Let's wait and see. If you disobey your father and refuse to take over the YS Group, he has promised me that he will give me half of the property. Then don't come crying to me!"

With that, she turned around and stormed out in the same way that she had arrived.

Lily stood still. She didn't slap Julie very hard, but her palm was tingling from the impact, which made her feel very uncomfortable.

She didn't normally fight with others no matter how bad the situation got.

But Julie pushed her over the edge. How could she talk this way at this moment? Her father had always loved Julie very much and he still took care of her as before. As his daughter, she thought it was enough but her stepmother was not satisfied. She was greedy for her father's property and mocked her secretly.

Lily gritted her teeth and felt that the slap was worth it. 'Just take it as a slap for my late mother, '

she thought to herself. Bending down, she took off the shoe on the other foot and threw it into the trash can. Then she started to walk out barefoot.

"Where are you going?" Joe immediately stepped forward, stopping her. "Don't do stupid things."

"Do you think I'm a clueless little girl? I'll go back home and get a change of clothes, and also buy some nutritious food," she explained. Lily found him amusing.

Joe nodded and squinted at her. Suddenly, he asked, "Are you hiding something from me?"

Lily was stunned. Lowering her head slowly, she confessed, "No wonder you're my mind reader, Joe. In fact, there is another reason why I quarreled with my father today. He thought it was time for me to get married. But I don't even have a boyfriend right now. He said I was unfilial."

"What do you think of me?"

She was stunned. Shaking her head with a wry smile, she replied, "Don't joke with me. I'm not in the mood now."

Joe thought for a while and said hoarsely, "You still can't forget him, can you?"

A mix of irritation and disgust flashed across Lily's face. She walked towards the exit without another word and turned to wave at him. Joe's face turned gloomy.

Lily drove her Hyundai, which was due for retirement, at a leisurely pace. There were a few scratches on the car, which happened when she was rushing to the hospital earlier. She was feeling too lost and sad to care about it.

It was dark outside. There were few people on the road and even fewer cars passing by her.

So when there was a huge collision in front of her, Lily was startled.

Was there an accident?

Did she hit someone? Getting out of the car in a hurry, she spotted the black Phaeton in front of her in a bad state.

The left light of the car had been broken and the glass was scattered all over the ground.

Her eyes darted around in panic and she saw that the traffic light was red.

'Damn it! I ran a red light. It's all my fault.'

Lily walked over to the driver's side of the Phaeton. Leaning forward, she peered inside but the black film on the window prevented her from seeing the driver's face clearly.

She had no choice but to knock on the window. "I'm really sorry. I was careless. Please check the condition of your car so that we can deal with the compensation."

The man didn't move, as if he hadn't heard her.

"I'm in a hurry. Can you step out of the car please?" Something felt strange.

The man still didn't move.

She was starting to get antsy. After pausing for a moment, she reached out to open the door but suddenly she heard the window being rolled down.

She raised her head and squinted.

The man's face slowly appeared in front of her. His eyes were as plain as water and his nose was straight. His thin, angular lips were slightly pursed and there was an intriguing smile on his face. Turning his head slightly, he looked at her without blinking. His pupils shrank slightly just for a second before returning to normal.

Lily's mind went blank.

Her fingertips were cold and numb. Suddenly she spun on her heel and left.

"Miss Gu."

The man stopped her.

"Long time no see."

Lily's heart was racing and her mouth went dry. She nodded casually and took another step forward.

"Lily!"

This time, he did not call her "Miss Gu."

Peter Bai suddenly pushed the door open, jumped out of the car and ran to catch up with her. Grabbing her shoulders, he pulled her towards him and lowered his head. He kissed her deeply and passionately without demur.