Gu Tingzhi refused, "No, it's too dangerous outside, I absolutely can't take you there."

Meng Fuyan remained silent.

Gu Tingzhi explained helplessly, "It's really not possible. Don't be fooled by the fact that many wealthy people have been fleeing abroad. It's not safe abroad either. There are plenty of people fighting and committing crimes, and there are definitely more people carrying weapons illegally than in China. Even if I could go, it would be to target criminals. How dangerous would it be for you?"

Meng Fuyan was unwilling to give up. "It's not like I'm completely helpless. Whether you bring others or me, it's all the same! I'm just an ordinary person, so it's even less likely for my identity to be exposed. Maybe I can even help you hide when necessary, isn't that good?"

"No!" His tone was firm and left no room for argument!

Meng Fuyan huffed and snorted, then turned away, ignoring him.

Gu Tingzhi sighed, walked over, hugged her from behind, and coaxed her, "Listen to me, I don't want you to be in any danger. I know what you're worried about and what you want to do. I will help you accomplish it. Don't worry about those people from the Wu family affecting you and Yun Ji. I will also find a way to rescue the old members of the Meng family. You have to give me some time."

"This time you were captured, which means you're out of control. I don't want it to happen again. I can only be at ease if you're safe and sound, okay?"

Meng Fuyan also knew that this was not the time to throw a tantrum. No matter what, it was a fact that Gu Tingzhi cared about her and helped her a lot.

“These are special times, and you have important things to do. I won’t argue with you now. Just go and do your work. I’ll be a good boy and stay here waiting for you to come back…”

"I'll settle accounts with you after everything is done."

Gu Tingzhi immediately laughed, "Yes, that's true. I'll have to settle accounts with you then!"

Meng Fuyan was puzzled. "What grievance do you have to settle with me?"

Gu Tingzhi pinched her cheek and laughed, "You'll see when the time comes. Anyway, you're so unruly, you must have been spoiled by me. If you keep causing trouble like this, see how I deal with you!"

Meng Fuyan: "..."

"Stay put, I'm leaving!"

Gu Tingzhi turned and left, while Meng Fuyan angrily called after him, "Hey! Hey! Explain yourself, Gu Tingzhi..."

He didn't turn around, and just left.

Meng Fuyan chased after her for a couple of steps, then gave up.

Anyway, she really couldn't get involved in the rest of the matter. So many people were involved, and who knew how it would end up? She should just stay put. After all, she was the victim, and she wouldn't suffer the misfortune of anyone else.

After returning home, Gu Tingzhi called the Gu family in Kyoto, directly to Old Master Gu. He knew very well how many people were involved. Without the backing of these powerful figures, things would quickly alert the enemy, and who knew how much effort it would take!

After the call was connected, Old Master Gu's somewhat aged voice came from the other end.

"Hello!"

"Hey! Grandpa, it's me. Haven't you always been looking forward to seeing what I can achieve? After the last time at the mountain forest base, there's something new this time."

The old man was somewhat surprised and laughed, "Really? Tell me about it!"

Gu Tingzhi recounted the incident, and the old man on the other end of the phone said he wasn't surprised—that was definitely a lie.

He knew his grandson was outstanding. Even without his help, the grandson had already distinguished himself in the army. Later, he secretly promoted him, and the grandson became even more outstanding.

Even so, it didn't bring him as many surprises as it has in the last few months.

In such big matters, he always rushed to the forefront and won the top credit. Even when he was assigned to that godforsaken place, Nan'an County, he still managed to make a name for himself.

"Alright, Grandpa knows. I'll call and tell those people to cooperate with you right away. Tingzhi, you are Grandpa's grandson. As long as you have the ability, Grandpa will never favor others. What is rightfully yours will never be taken away by others. If you do well this time, if you want to go back to the army, Grandpa will arrange it for you."

After the two of them finished discussing everything and hung up the phone, Old Master Gu made a few phone calls and then sat alone in his study for a long time.

He sent someone to call his son over.

Soon, a middle-aged man entered the study. He was quite old, with gray hair at his temples. He was Gu Tao, the son of Old Master Gu and the father of Gu Tingzhi.

He is already over fifty years old this year.

The Gu family has a large population and many descendants, since they all have more than one wife.

Gu Tao is already a grandfather, and his grandson is quite old, not much younger than Gu Tingzhi.

Gu Tao is the most outstanding son of Old Master Gu. Now that he is by his side, he is the only person in the Gu family with any say besides Old Master Gu.

The old man recounted Gu Tingzhi's story, which shocked Gu Tao.

"Is this true? He found out again?"

The old man nodded. "It's true. He wouldn't lie about something like this. I've already given the orders. With such a powerful force, there must be a protective shield behind them. Without us old folks keeping an eye on things, Tingzhi couldn't have done it alone. Even with Song Shiyan added, they still couldn't have done it."

“My grandson has such talent, I can’t let him be bullied for nothing. It’s all about power and connections! How could my grandson be inferior?”

He glanced at Gu Tao and earnestly instructed him, "The reason I called you here today is to tell you, don't forget, Tingzhi is also your son. No matter who his father is, no matter what your purpose was in marrying his mother, he is a member of the Gu family, and his achievements are the glory of the Gu family. As his father, you cannot favor one over the other."

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