Mom said women should have careers of their own and become the leading ladies of their lives.
Dad resolutely handed her control of the company, paving the way for her and doing everything he could to help her become its chairwoman.
Yet while Dad was gravely ill, she secretly siphoned off company assets and used his connections to start her own company.
When Dad learned the truth, he was so furious that he took to his bed. She didn’t care at all, offering neither comfort nor remorse.
“Seeing you and your father makes me sick. You ruined the first half of my life.”
“Now I can finally be with the person I love, so stop getting in my way.”
Later, when Dad was gravely ill and wanted to see her one last time, her voice was ice-cold:
“Don’t threaten me with dying or surviving. If you really died, that would be great. I’d set off firecrackers all day to celebrate!”
As soon as she finished speaking, Dad closed his eyes forever.
Tears streamed down my face.
“President Gu, I hope you and your lover grow old together.”
