Chapter 97 Threat

"What are your plans for the future?" Jiang Jin asked in a low voice after a moment of silence.

"I don't know." Han said honestly.

She didn't know what her plans were for the future. She had originally wanted to leave when Gu Ningwei announced their engagement, but now, she had taken over the operations of Zhening Company, and it was a critical period when everything needed to be rebuilt. It didn't seem like it was her style to just leave it alone.

"I know you originally planned to study abroad? How are your preparations going now?" Jiang Jin asked again.

"Not ready." Han said calmly. She didn't want to discuss her future with others, especially Jiang Jin.

Jiang Jin glanced at her again in the rearview mirror and spoke carefully, "Han Que, if you want to continue studying abroad, I might be able to help you..."

"No need," Han interrupted him before he could finish. "You don't need to make plans for me. I can arrange my own life. Besides, going abroad is not realistic right now. I can't leave my mother behind."

Han gradually calmed down and became cool-headed.

"Okay, you should think about it carefully." Jiang Jin sighed helplessly. He wanted to help her, but she didn't seem very willing.

Although he had already anticipated the ending of this relationship, he still couldn't help but feel angry when he heard the news from Gu Zhiguang.

Yes, he was very angry, and even he himself couldn't figure out where this anger came from.

Maybe it was just because it was Han Que, and he didn't want anyone to hurt her like this.

In the morning, Jiang Jin and Gu Zhiguang had a meeting with people from Shunxin. During the meeting, he received a call from the He family.

Normally, Gu Zhiguang would not answer this kind of call in front of everyone, but I don’t know if he did it on purpose today, but he answered the phone with a smile in front of the people from the two companies.

The He family probably meant that He Lian's health had recovered and their marriage could be put back on the agenda.

Gu Zhiguang was obviously surprised and very happy. He nodded and fawned on the phone, and flattered everyone, wishing he could get married himself.

Jiang Jin watched coldly from the side and sneered in his heart.

"Of course, of course. In that case, let's not get engaged. Let's just get Ah Wei and He Lian married. Young people always have to get married eventually. They're a perfect match, talented and beautiful. This marriage will definitely benefit everyone."

“…”

"As for Ah Wei, you can rest assured. First of all, he has always had deep feelings for He Lian. Even when He Lian was sick and went to the hospital, it was Ah Wei who accompanied her. Hahaha, yes, you can see that the two of them are still very affectionate. Don't worry. As for those rumors... they are all rumors, hahaha, all rumors. Don't take them seriously..."

“…”

"Let's take a step back and say, if something does happen, we'll handle it properly and won't let He Lian be humiliated. You can rest assured. We all know Ah Wei very well. He's known for his priorities since he was young. He's a child with a big picture... Besides, if things really don't work out, we'll take action on our side, so you can rest assured."

Jiang Jin was well aware of Gu Zhiguang's ruthlessness in dealing with people. When he heard the words "resort to some means", he couldn't help but be shocked.

Jiang Jin didn't hear clearly what Gu Zhiguang said, until Gu Zhiguang asked him, he suddenly woke up:

Gu Zhiguang asked with a serious face: "Is Ah Wei still in contact with that woman?"

Jiang Jin shook his head: "I'm not sure."

"He's quite loyal," Gu Zhiguang snorted, turned around, called Assistant Jin, and instructed, "Go check if Ah Wei is still in contact with that woman. If he is, find a few people to think of a solution. This is a critical moment for the group. We can't afford to lose the big picture over the small details like last time. Give some money when it's needed, and use the tactics when it's needed. Let's handle this matter properly."

Assistant Jin nodded in agreement, then glanced at Jiang Jin beside him, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

Gu Zhiguang frowned and asked him, "What's wrong? Do you have anything else to say?"

Assistant Jin shook his head and quickly denied it.

Gu Zhiguang waved his hand and asked him to go out and continue the meeting with Jiang Jin and Shunxin’s people.

With the support of the He family, Gu Zhiguang became much more confident. He refuted the conditions proposed by Shunxin at the meeting. He even said that once the Gu family and the He family married, they might not need Shunxin's management at all.

Jiang Jin sat in the conference room, feeling uneasy all morning. He didn't know what Assistant Jin's meaningful look just now meant, nor did he know what kind of situation Assistant Jin had.

He was absent-minded until the meeting was over, and then walked out of Gu Zhiguang's meeting room with a heavy heart.

Assistant Jin stopped him and asked with a half-smile, "Boss Gu asked me to check on Boss Jiang's current girlfriend. I wonder if Boss Jiang could give me some clues?"

Jiang Jin was startled, but he mumbled, "How could I have any clues? I've only met Mr. Gu's girlfriend a few times, so I don't know her very well."

"Hey, Mr. Jiang, you really are a forgetful person. You don't remember that Mr. Gu's girlfriend used to be your subordinate. I heard that she is still working at Zhening Company and was recently promoted to assistant to Mr. Gu's general manager. How could Mr. Jiang not know her..."

Jiang Jin was stunned for a long while, a little regretful that he overreacted and let the other party see through his flaws. Then he said suddenly: "Oh, right, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten. It is true that he did it under my command before."

He paused, staring into Assistant Jin's cunning eyes, and smiled, "However, not long after I arrived, she was transferred to the 24th floor by Gu Ningwei. I really don't know much about her."

Assistant Jin also laughed. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, that's Mr. Gu's man. No one dares to offend him."

Jiang Jin smiled in agreement.

After a long silence, Assistant Jin sighed pretentiously, "But there's nothing we can do. Our General Manager Gu is determined to force Young General Manager Gu to marry that girl from the He family. He's so determined that he'll do it even if it means all the hardship..."

He shook his head. "It's just for a woman, why bother? I'm just a little worried about getting into a car accident or something...it would be hard to deal with."

After he said that, he stared at Jiang Jin and even smiled slightly.

Jiang Jin stood there in a daze, cold sweat running down his spine.

He knew that Gu Ningwei had used some tricks to intercept the funds that Gu Zhiguang had invested in Wang Jianan's new company, and the money was still frozen in his ex-wife's financial account. This incident made Gu Zhiguang furious and he was furious in secret.

On the surface, he is like a dumb person eating bitter herbs, unable to express his pain.

It is hard to say whether Gu Zhiguang will not take the opportunity to retaliate against Han Que.

"So, if you have the chance, Mr. Jiang, you should try to persuade him. Even a desperate dog will do something desperate. Besides, you know Mr. Gu's temper..." Assistant Jin said lightly, then turned back and went into his office.

Jiang Jin was stunned for a long while, his face pale.

Of course, Jiang Jin didn't intend to tell Han Que about these things. He could only persuade her according to Assistant Jin's wishes, and it would be best if she could leave.

Even during this period of time.

Jiang Jin drove the car to the riverside and found a parking space along the embankment. Han looked around and found that it was the place where she and Jiang Jin often went to play when she was in school.

"Let's get off the car and eat first. We have to eat anyway." Jiang Jin said as he unbuckled his seat belt and got out of the car, opened the door, and waited to take Han Que out.

Han got off the car and looked at the surrounding environment. The reed marsh by the river where he often played as a child no longer existed. It was turned into a cultural district with dense cafes, restaurants, hotels, and various cultural and creative stores.

The river breeze was blowing gently, bringing some coolness. The lights were reflected on the river surface not far away.

The lights in the cafes and restaurants were bright, and the crowds were endless. Someone, holding a guitar and a microphone, sang old songs on the shore: "Love is such a high-level concept. Love is the restaurant I passed by with my parents when I was little. Love is a room full of French pastries, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, too luxurious to possess. Love is a test that brings out the devil. Love is a bitter meal followed by a delicious dessert. Love is the smoothest cream, melting in your mouth, a feast that can never be repeated..."

There were people selling colorful balloons on the road. The colorful balloons of various shapes floated in the night sky with the wind. There were also children chasing after them, laughing all the way.

Han stood on the river bank, the wind blowing her curly hair, and the strands covered half of her cheek and blocked her ink-black eyes. In the dark blue night, almost no emotion could be seen.

Jiang Jin stood beside her, looking at the deep river surface, and remained silent for a long time.

It seemed like a long time had passed before Han turned his head to look at him. The weather was hot, and his black hair was wet with sweat, with a few strands sticking to his forehead. His eyes were staring at the river with almost indifference and expressionlessness.

Han remembered what Gu Ningwei once said, that Jiang Jin’s current situation is very bad, and Gu Zhiguang forced him to run those shameful businesses. If Chengguang really goes bankrupt, Jiang Jin will not have a good ending either.

And he, like himself, was dragged into this game just because of a relationship.

"Jiang Jin, how are you and Gu Ningli?" After thinking for a while, Han asked him softly.

Jiang Jin glanced at her sideways, pursed his lips, and said sarcastically, "You can't even handle your own affairs, so why are you suddenly concerned about me and Gu Ningli?"

Han Que: "..."

She lowered her eyes: "I was just asking casually. I heard from Gu Ningwei that Gu Ningli's father is very..." She paused, not knowing what adjective to find.

"Gu Zhiguang is a ruthless man who will do anything to achieve his goals, but Gu Ningli has nothing to do with these things. She is just a simple woman who eats, drinks and has fun, and is ignorant of the sufferings of the world." Jiang Jin said indifferently.

"Do you really like her?" After hesitating for a while, Han still asked.

During this time, she had doubts in her heart countless times. She couldn't believe that Jiang Jin really liked Gu Ningli. She could only attribute their concern to Jiang Jin's attempt to cling to wealth and status. But now, Chengguang Group had reached such a state that it seemed no longer worth clinging to.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jin turned his head and stared at Han Que, as if the deep river water was imprinted in his eyes.

Han's heart trembled when he looked at her, and she turned her face away in averted manner.

After a long while, Jiang Jin sighed and said, "Ali has been without a mother since she was a child. She was raised in the palm of Gu Zhiguang's hand. Her world is very simple. She hates evil and has a clear distinction between love and hate. She has some misunderstandings about you and thinks you are just in love with Gu Ningwei's money."

"Really?" Han curled her lips and paused before adding, "Actually, she didn't misunderstand. I was indeed attracted by Gu Ningwei's money."

She lowered her head, was silent for a moment, and even smiled.

Jiang Jin sighed silently.

After a long silence, Jiang Jin said again: "I'm sorry, Han Que."

Han Que's face seemed very calm, and her voice became very indifferent, "Jiang Jin, you have done nothing wrong to me. What happened between us has long been settled."

Jiang Jin frowned and sighed silently. He knew that Han Que no longer had any thoughts about him. Love and hate were all in the past.