My father, Gao Huan, is an invincible prince!

Chapter 21: This is what a real man should do!

After asking that question, he seemed to have exhausted all his strength and suddenly lowered his head again.

His ears stood straight up, as if if Gao Cheng dared to utter a single jest, he would immediately turn and leave, never to set foot in this Zhangshui Villa again in his lifetime.

Seeing his demeanor, Gao Cheng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

After a moment, he asked calmly, "What did you mean by that, Second Brother?"

Upon hearing this question, Gao Yang kept his head down, not daring to meet Gao Cheng's gaze.

He took a deep breath and said, word by word, "I will take my brother with me to Ye City to share the reins of power."

Seeing that he had hesitated for a long time before finally getting to the point, Gao Cheng couldn't help but feel relieved for his ugly younger brother, even though he was the one who initiated it.

He muttered to himself, "Damn it, they finally said it."

If I don't say anything soon, he's going to lose his patience.

However, his expression remained indifferent, and he simply nodded casually: "Of course it counts."

After saying this, he asked again, "But Erlang was so reluctant about this yesterday, why is he asking about it again today? Has he changed his mind?"

When Gao Yang heard that he meant what he said, his tense nerves instantly relaxed, his shoulders loosened, and he felt as if his spine had been removed.

As for Gao Cheng's doubts, he did not answer immediately.

He took several deep breaths, then looked up and met Gao Cheng's gaze, as if trying to discern a hint of mockery, a touch of ridicule, or a hint of teasing in his eyes.

But after looking for a long time, he saw nothing.

This was because the elder brother's eyes were very calm, as calm as a stagnant pool, without the slightest ripple.

This made Gao Yang even more uneasy, and he hesitated again, saying, "Brother, if you are teasing me, please speak frankly. Although I am not talented, I am not a three-year-old child and cannot bear to be teased repeatedly."

Upon hearing this, Gao Cheng couldn't help but sigh again.

The original owner of this body was such a bastard. Just how deeply did he hurt his own brother? Even after all this, he still had doubts.

But there was nothing he could do; he was the one who had become Gao Cheng, and only he could clean up this mess.

Thinking of this, his expression instantly turned solemn, and he looked down at Gao Yang earnestly, saying, "A gentleman does not joking, let alone you and I, brothers by blood."

Gao Cheng was taken aback, then frowned slightly, as if he wanted to ask another question.

Gao Cheng, however, did not want to continue arguing with him. He immediately stood up, walked up to Gao Yang, and patted him on the shoulder.

He said in a deep voice, "Second Brother, I know your doubts. What happened in the past was indeed my fault. I was arrogant and disrespectful in my youth, thinking that I was the only wise man in the world and that everyone else was foolish. That's why I often teased and belittled you. This is my sin."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yang abruptly looked up, his eyes flashing with disbelief.

It was as if someone who had been walking in darkness for fourteen years had finally seen the first ray of sunlight.

At this point, Gao Cheng's expression became even more serious: "However, after the Zheng Dache incident, I have also come to some realization. You and I are blood relatives, so why should we fight amongst ourselves and become a laughingstock to outsiders?"

"Instead of this, let's unite and work together to achieve great things!"

"Moreover, although you are not good-looking, you are calm and resolute, and you are composed in the face of adversity. You have the demeanor of a hero. Of all the Gao family members, apart from your elder brother, only you are capable of handling important matters."

After Gao Cheng finished speaking, Gao Yang froze completely in place.

His eyes were wide open, his mouth slightly agape, but he couldn't utter a single word.

My heart was instantly filled with disbelief, and I felt it was incredible.

There was no other reason than that he had lived for thirteen years and no one had ever said such a thing to him before.

For thirteen years, it seems that everyone only saw his ugliness, his stupidity, and his dullness.

Even his parents only pitied him, but never placed any high hopes on him.

But today, this elder brother who had bullied him, mocked him, despised him as an abstract being, and treated him as a plaything since childhood, actually told him that he had the appearance of a hero and was capable of shouldering great responsibilities.

In an instant, Gao Yang felt a lump in his throat and almost burst into tears.

He bit his lip hard, forcing back his tears, and asked, "Brother, is what you say...true?"

After asking the question, her voice was almost choked with emotion, afraid that Gao Cheng would nod or shake his head.

But Gao Cheng was already finding his affectation unbearable.

This ugly thing, in the future it will at least be a hero and emperor who will be praised by the annals of history, why is it so pretentious now?

With such a temperament, it's no wonder that a hero, after half a lifetime, went mad at the end.

Therefore, after reviewing the annals of history, Gao Cheng couldn't help but shake his head in disappointment.

She glanced at him and said irritably, "Alright, the Gao family is known for its fierce and valiant men. What kind of behavior is this, acting like a little girl? If I wanted to tease you, would I need to waste so much breath? I would just kick you out."

After hearing these words, the wall that Gao Yang had built in his heart for thirteen years finally completely loosened.

But he was still not giving up, and mustered his courage to say, "In the past, my elder brother disliked my appearance the most, and would often laugh at me and treat me with contempt. Now you suddenly change your mind and want to take me with you and share power... I really don't understand."

Gao Cheng frowned: "What's unclear?"

Gao Yang took a deep breath, looked up to meet Gao Cheng's gaze, and said, word by word, "Brother, aren't you afraid that... I will turn against you in the future if you use me?"

After asking the question, Gao Yang mustered his courage, straightened his chest, and stood up to confront Gao Cheng.

He knew that his words were blunt and almost offensive.

But he just had to ask.

Because he really wanted to see whether Gao Cheng was truly open-minded or just putting on an act.

"Hahaha~"

Unexpectedly, Gao Cheng couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this.

The laughter wasn't loud, but it carried an indescribable arrogance and confidence.

After a while, he stopped laughing and looked at Gao Yang's defiant posture.

He said disdainfully, "Zijin, Zijin, it's not that I look down on you, but you simply don't have my talent. Even if your thirteen years of dullness and slowness were all a pretense, in my eyes, you are nothing more than a whiny brat."

"Otherwise, how do you think I know you possess the qualities of a hero?"

He paused, then walked up to Gao Yang, pressed him down to sit, and laughed, "You're only just an adult now, and your vision is still narrow. Seeing me is like looking at the moon in a well. But wait until the day you truly become a hero, and you'll know that seeing me is like a mayfly compared to the blue sky."

Upon hearing such arrogant words, Gao Yang felt a chill run down his spine and was quite unconvinced.

But a moment later, a strange sense of fervor and relief arose in his heart.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "A true man should be like this!"

This is the elder brother he knows.

Arrogant and conceited, yet confident and open-minded.

As for the person who had been so kind to him just now, he felt like a stranger.

Seeing that he had already shown fear, Gao Cheng also restrained his arrogance.

He patted him on the shoulder again and said with a gentle smile, "Even if we take a step back and say you really have that ability, what's wrong with me, Gao Cheng, acknowledging it?"

"But before that, shouldn't you first prove to someone whether you are qualified or truly capable?"

With these words spoken, Gao Cheng's last shred of doubt finally vanished.

These words reignited the fire that had been suppressed in his chest for thirteen years, making him burn with rage and almost unable to control himself.

Therefore, he said no more and immediately nodded heavily, saying, "In that case, I will go with you, brother. But I wonder what you wish me to do?"