Chapter 606: The Beauty Trap? (Two chapters combined)

“The topsoil layer in this mine is relatively thin. If you wash it with water, you can see the ore. Do you want to start digging?” Wu Ye looked at the situation of the mine and calculated in his mind how long it would take if he started digging.

Gu Yin had never dug before, and asked curiously, "You can just rinse it with water? How much water would that require!"

Wu Ye pointed to the reservoir not far away: "We can just pump water from there. It was specially built for the mine. Besides, we can only use water to flush the mine at the foot. Further up, we'll have to dig tunnels, like wells. But that would require people to choose an auspicious day. As the mine owner, you can choose a location as the mine entrance. Once that's decided, we can start digging. Don't worry about the workers; I have them all. How about it? Want to open a mine for fun?"

Gu Yin immediately thought it was troublesome: "Forget it, let's keep it. I don't need the money right now. I'll dig it up when I need it."

Wu Ye smiled and nodded: "The mines I gave you are expected to have good quality jadeite. Jadeite is becoming increasingly scarce, so if you can avoid mining them now, then do so and keep them for later to preserve their value! But we can't leave empty-handed. The mine next door is about to be dug. Do you want to go and take a look?"

She had heard the noisy mechanical sounds on the way here, and upon hearing this, Gu Yin nodded: "Then let's go take a look."

Afterwards, everyone got into the car, and after about ten minutes, they arrived at their destination.

Looking at the cleaned-up mine, devoid of even a blade of grass, at the road that had been filled in so that vehicles could drive up the mountain, and at the dense crowd of people and the enormous machinery in the distance, Gu Yin and the others were all shocked.

"Those who know them are mining, but those who don't might think they're secretly building some large military base! This is eye-opening!" Gu Qingming exclaimed.

Wu Ye smiled and said, "Let's go take a look."

When Gu Yin and the others went up, the latest basket of stones was brought to the ground, and the workers who had been waiting nearby quickly took it over to sort through them.

When they saw Wu Ye coming over, the people around him made way and greeted him with smiles.

Gu Yin and her group didn't understand what they were saying, and Gu Yin didn't care. She went over to take a look and saw that the workers didn't seem to need to think too much. They only needed to glance at the stones to know which ones had something inside and which ones were waste stones.

“These stones are all so small. Many of the stones I bid on before were as tall as me and were also quite large.”

Wu Ye had already walked over and said with a smile, "It's not easy to lift a big rock up like this. If you encounter any at the bottom, you'll need to bring in water to flush it out. If there's any material, then we can work together to lift it up. If it's just scrap, then we don't need to worry about it."

Gu Yin looked at these unsafe mines and said, "If there's a heavy rain or something, I feel like landslides and mudslides could easily happen."

Wu Ye nodded: "So there are a lot of preparations needed for mining. Mines on the ground are okay, but some mines are in lakes or the sea, and people need to go down to retrieve them. That's the most dangerous. Every year, many people drown because of this, but people still flock to it. Why? Because the profits offered by the mine owners are attractive enough, big enough! You know what I mean."

Gu Yin did understand. Marx once said, "When profits reach 10%, some people are tempted; when profits reach 50%, some people dare to take risks; when profits reach 100%, they dare to trample on all human laws; and when profits reach 300%, they are not even afraid of going to the gallows."

Gu Yin and her group looked around for a while and then went up to select some stones to play with. However, since their visit was arranged at the last minute and safety measures were not in place, they left after staying for more than an hour.

Back at the hotel, Gu Yin received a call from Chu Yan.

Chu Yan didn't come along this time, nor could he. This matter required the Chu family's help in many areas, and Zhou Wansheng specifically asked him to come along, saying that he was too busy in Dabai Mountain and that Chu Yan and the National Security personnel should cooperate.

"Is everything settled?" Gu Yin sat down to rest.

Hearing her words, the other people in the room also sat down.

Chu Yan quickly replied, "They've all been captured, but we couldn't catch the ones overseas, so we had to let them get away with it. However, we've also cut off their henchmen this time, so the other side must have suffered heavy losses as well!"

Gu Yin frowned: "Go after me alone? Make such a big fuss? Is it necessary?"

Chu Yan laughed: "The shingles eradication vaccine isn't important to them. What's important is the technology and the rapid cell growth. Anyway, I'm not a professional, so I don't know either, but you should know that it's like building a house. Is the house itself valuable? No, it's the land, the building materials, the decoration. The land alone can be used to build houses, shopping malls, and roads. And the cement and steel used in construction can also create all sorts of industries. As long as I have the technology for reinforced concrete, I can build bridges, houses, and highways. Many important experiments that were stalled could be completed immediately if you had that technology. And you are currently the only person in the world who possesses this technology. Do you think you're important? Add to that the Zhou family's background, the good relationship between our two families, and this talent automatically comes with financial resources. Which country wouldn't be tempted?"

As for what's happening online, it's quite ridiculous. Ever since Senior Sister Meng and Tie Mao released your background information and your latest research, those who were initially the most critical of you are now the ones who regret it the most. By the way, last night you took a plane out of our country, and some people found out and posted it online. Now most people think you were heartbroken by those netizens and immigrated! And now those people online are apologizing and begging you to come back under your account, while also blaming each other.

Gu Yin chuckled upon hearing this: "I remember all the people who insulted me. Tell Tie Mao and Senior Sister not to get involved in what happens after this. If anyone asks them about my situation, tell them to pretend they know nothing. We'll go back after we've had our fun here."

She was anxious about the experiment before, but after this incident, she's no longer in a hurry. Unlike the older generation of researchers who selflessly dedicated themselves and repaid evil with good, she's not that great. Anyway, she's not in a hurry, but plenty of others are.

Chu Yan coughed lightly upon hearing this: "When are you coming back? Grandpa Zhou said that after I deal with this matter, he wants me to go to Dabai Mountain. Do you want to come with me?"

The old man only said that the matter over there was very important, but he didn't reveal anything about what he was going to do. Originally, he was thinking that if Gu Yin hadn't returned by the time things were settled here, he would go there. But the old man had already disrupted his plans.

Gu Yin thought of the work badge she had made before and said with a smile, "I've been to Dabai Mountain, it's a lot of fun. You should go and have a look. You'll definitely find it worthwhile."

Chu Yan raised an eyebrow: "So mysterious. Okay, I won't disturb your rest for now. Be careful over there. Always take the bodyguard that Grandpa Zhou gave you with you when you go out. Don't travel alone. It's not like back home. Don't think it's too much trouble."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Yin looked at everyone and smiled, "The things in China have been taken care of. Those people who used to scold me are now begging me to come back. I'm not a saint, I don't care about such things. Let's stay here for a few days and then go back."

Hearing that the matter was resolved, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Upon hearing Gu Yin's next words, the old lady immediately scoffed, "Then let's play a few more days! Thinking about those vicious curses online makes me uncomfortable! We're all born of parents, how can people be so vicious?!"

Many insults are directed at the lowest levels of society, which are disgusting and malicious!

Every child is precious, and Gu Yin is their precious child. She's never been beaten or scolded since she was little! What right do those people have to insult their precious child when they know nothing about her? And their words are extremely vicious! Now that they need something from them, they're humbling themselves and acting like nothing happened. Is it that easy?

Seeing that everyone looked unhappy, Gu Yin quickly comforted them, "Alright, alright, don't think about it so much! Now that you're out, have fun! After the banquet tomorrow, think about where you want to go!"

It was their first time going abroad, and the Gu family was quite excited, so they held a meeting to discuss where to go after the banquet.

The next day arrived quickly. After changing into the formal attire sent by Wu Ye, the group left the hotel and were taken directly to Wu Ye's manor.

The manor was very large, similar to the Zhou family's manor in Hong Kong. After entering the gate, it took several minutes of driving before we saw the only villa in the manor.

The guests have started to arrive one after another.

After Gu Yin and her group came down, they handed the gifts they brought to the person waiting at the door, gave their names, and followed the guide inside.

The villa is decorated in a very Chinese style. Upon entering, you are greeted by a spacious living room. Opposite the living room is the Burmese flag. Both sides of the living room are lined with mahogany tables and chairs, making it resemble a banquet hall where national leaders and foreign leaders meet—grand and luxurious.

Wu Ye was chatting with someone when he saw Gu Yin and her group come in, and he waved with a smile.

Seeing this, Gu Yin led her family over.

Seeing this, the person next to Wu Ye wisely left.

"Everyone's here! Sit down, sit down! The banquet hasn't even started yet! What do you think of this living room?"

Gu Yin said with a somewhat complicated expression, "I was quite startled when I came in. I thought I was meeting with your country's leaders! This scale of your event is truly impressive!"

Wu Ye burst into laughter: "This is exactly the effect I wanted! This is a miniature version of the banquet hall where I met with your leaders last time I visited your country! All these ceramics, tables, and chairs were bought from your leaders! Even the design plans for this room were purchased! Your country has such good taste and aesthetics! So grand! Every morning I walk around here a few times! It always lifts my spirits! Hahaha!"

Gu Yin was quite confident in her country's aesthetic standards.

"Later, you can arrange for a few people to come to our place to learn the traditional tea ceremony. When we entertain guests, the atmosphere will be more sophisticated and mysterious."

Wu Ye nodded: "I did mean that. By the way, your grandfather told me about some things that happened to you in China. So, is there anything I can help you with?"

Gu Yin shook her head: "It's been resolved, it's not a big deal." It's better to handle your own country's affairs; it's not good for outsiders to interfere.

Wu Ye understood this principle and didn't hesitate.

"It's a pity that your brother couldn't come because he went to a competition this time. Otherwise, I could have introduced him to some people in the mall. Everyone is here now, so I could have introduced them all at once. It's a shame that you're not interested in these things."

In his opinion, Gu Yin shouldn't have studied biology. She was so suited to be a businesswoman and a pioneer, it's such a waste that she went into research!

Before Gu Yin could speak, two young men walked up.

The two looked at Gu Yin and her group, then greeted Wu Ye in their local dialect, which Gu Yin and her group couldn't understand. Just as they were thinking of getting up and walking around to let them talk, Wu Ye looked over.

"These two are my adopted sons. The older one is called Xingyi, and the younger one is called Taiyi. I was worried that there would be too many people at the banquet later and I wouldn't be able to take care of you, so I had them accompany you the whole time. Just tell them what you need! Don't be a ghost! By the way, Ah Le is their nephew!"

After Wu Ye finished speaking, the young man named Xingyi smiled and said, "Welcome to Father's banquet. If there's anything you need from me or my brother, just let us know. We're all family, so there's no need to be so polite!"

They were actually speaking Chinese.

Gu Yin nodded: "Then I'll have to trouble you later."

After the introductions, Wu Ye looked at the two of them and said, "You two take the guests around and grab something to eat. Ayin and I have something to discuss."

The two nodded upon hearing this, while the man with the eye glanced at Gu Yin. When he saw her looking over, he smiled slightly and nodded, then looked at the Gu family members and said, "Please come this way."

The Gu family members looked at Gu Yin, who nodded and said, "It's alright, go ahead. I'll go over later too."

After everyone left, Wu Ye smiled and said, "I've kept you here because there are some things I need to tell you. See those two kids? These are the only two left after I adopted a whole bunch of adopted sons. They are also the youngest two. Originally, the two of them had no chance of inheriting my property, but all the others fought themselves out of it. It was these two who didn't have any ambitions who got the benefit."

Gu Yin knew about this; it was during that struggle that Wu Ye contracted AIDS.

"When power is far away from a person, and they may never be able to reach it in their lifetime, they can be honest and live a peaceful life. But once they have power in their hands, once something they have never wanted in their lifetime suddenly appears in front of them, and they can get it with just a little effort, their heart will not be at peace, and they will become restless."

Everyone knows that I've adopted Gu Le as my godson. My adopted sons also know about his background. They know that my fortune won't pass through their hands to a foreigner, and they also know that Gu Le is the heir to the Zhou family. They don't care about these assets and powers, so Gu Le has become the person they've been trying to befriend. Ever since they learned that Gu Le has you as his sister, and then they knew you would be here today, their hearts have been in turmoil. I know about your relationship with Chu Yan, so if they make any advances later, just refuse them without worrying about saving face for me.”

Gu Yin remained silent, speechless: "Would you really offer yourself up?!"

Wu Ye smiled, picked up his teacup and drank his tea; at that moment, silence spoke volumes.

Gu Yin was furious and immediately called 001: "From now on, you have to be mindful of my safety at all times! Don't worry about helping your master with his work yet. You can be busy after I return to China, okay?!"

001 laughed and said, "Alright, alright! No need to make a fuss, it's just a honey trap! My master has encountered countless such cases, and he can sit and chat with those naked, ill-intentioned men! Calm down!"

A strange look flashed in Gu Yin's eyes: "Anyway, just keep an eye out for me."

001 patted his chest: "Don't worry!"

After giving her instructions, Gu Yin looked at Wu Ye and said, "If they really do something outrageous, I won't be polite. You'd better tell them. I don't have a very good temper."

Wu Ye smiled and shook his head: "It's okay, just do what you want to do."

Gu Yin blinked: "This is another case of raising a gu poison. The gu poison is about to be ruined. Aren't you afraid of wasting your time?"

Wu Ye's lips curled up: "So what if he's crippled? Let Ah Le take over, and I'll retire with you guys!"

Gu Yin frowned: "Please don't say that. If people outside knew what you were thinking, even if A-Le is far away, he wouldn't have a peaceful life."

Wu Ye chuckled: "I don't know as much as you, little brat. Don't worry! It won't happen."

Seeing that he had his own thoughts, Gu Yin stopped talking and prepared to start the banquet.