Chapter 145

Jiang Nuo felt like a little kid. The last time he was served like this was when he was in elementary school and the nanny at home buttoned his clothes. But the nanny was not like Gu Jiangkuo, nagging him that it was a cold and windy night and he needed to take care of himself, nor did she hug him tightly like this.

"What's wrong? What are you thinking about?" Gu Jiangkuo asked.

"I was just wondering," Jiang Nuo unconsciously leaned closer to him, "You're so gentle and considerate, why are people always afraid of you?"

"Who's afraid of me?"

"My colleagues at the company, the people at the Nanyang Casino, and even my classmates at school seem a little afraid of you."

"Maybe they don't understand me," Gu Jiangkuo said brazenly. "I just look a little fierce, but I'm actually pretty easy to get along with."

Anyone who knew Mr. Gu—especially Yu Min, who had just left—would have suspected they were hallucinating upon hearing this, but Mr. Jiang seriously corrected him, "You don't look fierce. You're actually quite handsome."

"Me? Handsome?" Gu Jiangkuo was shocked.

"Of course, you are very manly, which is the look I like." As if to prove it, Jiang Nuo raised his face and reached out to twist Gu Jiangkuo's chin.

Gu Jiangkuo obediently stopped, bent down slightly, and cooperated with her boyfriend to appreciate her.

Jiang Nuo, like an ancient dandy teasing a decent woman, pinched Gu Jiangkuo's chin, twisted his face left and right, and admired him 180 degrees with a serious expression. Then, frowning, he said, "Why didn't you find a good angle today?"

Gu Jiangkuo: “…”

"Hahahahahahaha!" Jiang Nuo couldn't hold back and laughed out loud.

Gu Jiangkuo realized he'd been tricked and started to chase after Jiang Nuo, but how could he outrun him? He was quickly pinned to his chest, kissed several times as punishment, and even pinched through his windbreaker.

"Stop making trouble, stop making trouble!" Jiang Nuo begged for mercy when he couldn't win, "Let's go home."

"You said you'd stop making trouble, so don't make trouble?" Although he said that, Gu Jiangkuo still stopped and straightened Jiang Nuo's coat. "It's cold outside. I'll deal with you when we get home."

Young Master Jiang didn't get angry and object this time, nor did he mention the harsh words "You are not allowed to go to my bed" that he said last night because of the "puffy skirt". Gu Jiangkuo understood it as "You can tonight" and was instantly overjoyed.

"Nuonuo," Gu Jiangkuo became more talkative due to his happiness, "Please take some time to accompany me to Nanyang to pick up grandma."

"...I already said it was okay, but you said to stretch it for two more days."

"I'm worried you're busy," Gu Jiangkuo said nonsense. "Look, when do you have time recently?"

President Jiang thought for a moment. His biggest worry had already been resolved with the 160 million yuan that Gu Jiangkuo had generously given him. There shouldn't be anything particularly important happening soon, so he could ask his secretary to postpone the rest of his schedule. "If it's the nearest thing, tomorrow will do it."

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At the same time, in Nanyang, Gu family manor, in the study.

Old Mr. Gu wore reading glasses, frowned, and stared carefully at the report in his hand, reading it line by line. He was old and read very slowly, but no one in the room dared to hurry him.

After an unknown amount of time, Mr. Gu finally put down the documents and asked slowly, "Have you sorted out the accounts? Are these payments all going to that beautiful boyfriend of his?"

"Following your instructions, Chairman, I followed it for several months and finally found out the day before yesterday. It's absolutely correct." A man in a suit said respectfully.

"Chairman, you are the one who is smart. You let us track down the Jiang Group. Young Master Akuo is hiding too deeply. If we start from him, we will definitely have no clue. You are far-sighted." The second man in a suit also flattered him.

"Yes, Master Akuo is worthy of being your grandson. The accounts are flawless. If we hadn't sent so many people to check them repeatedly, they would have been fooled." said the third man in the suit.

Old Master Gu shook his head and sighed: "I'm old and confused. I was deceived by a little brat for so long."

"I really didn't expect it," Gu Zhonghong murmured, "I thought he was an impulsive fool, but after raising him for so long, I found out that he was actually a wolf cub. He is cruel and knows how to pretend. He is only one year older than Gu Xin, but he is much better than A Xin. What a pity..."

Unfortunately, he is Fang Wan's child. Even after so many years, even though Gu Zhonghong was wronged by his deceased wife first, he still stubbornly hates everyone and everything related to Fang Wan and the Fang family.

It seemed that if he had anything to do with them, he would never be able to get rid of the shameful past of being a son-in-law.

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When it came to the two grandsons, those who knew the inside story kept silent. No one dared to interrupt and discuss Mr. Gu's family affairs. After the group of executives in suits had left, the housekeeper Zhongbo asked, "Master, Young Master Akuo just wrote back, saying he would be back tomorrow, and he brought a friend to help pick up the old lady."

"Friends?" Gu Zhonghong asked, "What friends?"

Butler: "Master Akuo didn't say anything specific."

"He doesn't even need to tell me. It must be that beautiful CEO boyfriend of his." Old Master Gu sighed. "Do you know what he said when I called Ah Kuo today to ask for an explanation?"

"How did you answer?"

"I asked Ah Kuo to take his grandmother away, but he said reluctantly," Gu Zhonghong said, "'If it really can't be done, let Grandma return to her roots. At least she has her uncle in Yanlin. Grandma's biological son is by her side, taking care of her. It's more reassuring than having an outsider.' What do you think?"

Butler: "That's reasonable."

"Yes, if I didn't know the inside story, I would definitely think that this was perfectly reasonable and that he had no choice but to do it. I never thought he was so scheming."

Uncle Zhong pondered and said, "Master Akuo has always been extraordinary."

Gu Zhonghong looked up at Uncle Zhong, and after a moment, he said, "What makes me uneasy is why he went to such lengths to get rid of that old lady."

Uncle Zhong: "Master, should we let him take her away?"

"Of course," Gu Zhonghong said decisively, then smiled bitterly. "At this point, it can only be done this way. Gu Min... well, Ah Kuo has it figured out. Even if I knew everything, I'd have to do it his way. This guy has got me in a weak spot... Never mind. I really wouldn't use an old lady with senility as a bargaining chip. Let's just leave."

Uncle Zhong seemed unwilling to accept the situation and advised, "Master, are you really going to let him be so proud?"

"Why? Did he offend you?"

Uncle Zhong stopped talking.

Gu Zhonghong shook his head noncommittally, stroking the jade ring on his thumb. "Akuo is my medicine. I must never let him go. But a puppy kept by my side cannot stretch its claws and fangs against its owner. I have to pluck out its sharp teeth one by one. I have to let him know that what is given to him is his, but if it is not given to him, he cannot take it away."

"What do you mean?"

"Simple." A gleam of light flashed in Mr. Gu's cloudy old eyes, as if a long-lost ambition had returned. "In the face of absolute strength, all tricks are worthless. Ah Zhong, prepare the car tomorrow morning and go to the company. Then notify Chen Zhigu and his old friends to convene a board meeting."

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Mr. Jiang's time is precious, and he has to be back in two or three days after finishing his business, so he took the earliest flight. Unfortunately, Gu Jiangkuo accidentally overexcited himself last night and didn't go to bed until after 1 a.m., so as soon as he got on the plane, Jiang Nuo fell asleep leaning on the back of the chair.

Along the way, Gu Jiangkuo kept complaining that the design of the first class cabin was too unreasonable. The distance between the seats was so wide that it was impossible for Nuonuo to sleep leaning on him.

After arriving in Nanyang, Jiang Nuo was still drowsy, with sleep marks on his face. He yawned and said, "I'm so sloppy. If I go to see grandma like this, she might not recognize me. Let's go to the hotel first. After I wash up, I'll go to Gu's house to pick her up."

"No, this image is perfect." Gu Jiangkuo said, "Don't wash it."

Jiang Nuo: “?”

Gu Jiangkuo said in frustration, "I came in such a hurry that I forgot to tell you about my itinerary."

"..." Jiang Nuo thought to himself: It's your fault that he's in such a hurry. He's been working non-stop since he got home last night... He didn't even have a minute to rest. It's normal for him to forget what he was talking about, right?

Jiang Nuo rubbed his aching waist and asked listlessly, "What's the itinerary?"

"I mentioned to you before that I was going to visit my grandmother's relatives," Gu Jiangkuo said, "The current head of the Fang family is my grandmother's sister."

"I remember." Jiang Nuo perked up.

Because Gu Zhonghong initially married into the Fang family and helped his father-in-law manage the business, even if he later turned ungrateful and repaid kindness with enmity, and cultivated his own power, he was unable to eradicate the Fang family from these businesses. Although the Fang family has been marginalized, the combined equity in their hands cannot be underestimated.

Jiang Nuo asked, "When you told me to go pick up grandma and meet your family, were you referring to her?"

Gu Jiangkuo: "Actually, she specifically asked to see you."

Jiang Nuo: “?”

Gu Jiangkuo said honestly, "At that time, I went to visit my aunt and talked a lot about business matters and the possibility of exchanging resources, but she suddenly asked me at the end if I had a partner - the kind I planned to spend my life with - and I told her the truth."

Young Master Jiang caught the trace of the words "grow old together" and felt a surge of sweetness in his heart, but he was still a little nervous and asked, "Did Auntie specifically ask to see me?"

Could it be that the old man suddenly saw his long-lost younger generation and his desire to get married was awakened? After all, many people, when they reach a certain age, are crazy about having grandchildren, but since he is a man, urging him to get married is useless. Jiang Nuo suddenly felt a little uneasy.

"Yes," Gu Jiangkuo was also a little confused. "My aunt didn't refuse a few of the things I asked her for, but she didn't agree to them directly either. She just said she wanted to meet you before making a decision."

Jiang Nuo: “………………”

Young Master Jiang felt even more pressured. "What does this have to do with me? I..." He couldn't bring himself to say something like, "Even if you make love to me ten thousand times, I won't be able to have children, and your elders will definitely look down on me." Instead, he said, "How about you tell Auntie that you don't plan to spend your life with me and just call it quits."

"That's impossible!" Gu Jiangkuo said in a gruff voice, "Even if I give up contact with the Fang family, I can't say such words. Even if the king of heaven comes, I will still say 'I'll be Nuonuo for the rest of my life'!"

"But what if my aunt doesn't like me?"

"I've secretly inquired about her preferences. She likes men who are unkempt but smart and insightful. I'm sure you'll have no problem with that." Gu Jiangkuo added, "So don't wash your face."

Jiang Nuo: “…” Is this what you mean by unkempt?

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