Chapter 159

"So, you agree?" Gu Jiangkuo said, "The invitation to the press conference has been sent out. It's going to start at 9:00 am tomorrow. How about that?"

"..." Old Master Gu took a deep breath. "You've already made your decision, why are you still asking me?"

"Of course I have to ask for your opinion," Gu Jiangkuo warned. "Otherwise, what if you say something in front of the media? For example, they might say you've lost your freedom. That wouldn't be conducive to stabilizing the stock price."

Gu Zhonghong: “…”

Gu Zhonghong panted heavily and sneered, "If you dare to let me appear in front of the media, you should have been prepared for this."

"You won't." Gu Jiangkuo looked at him coldly and said slowly, "If a reporter asks why we, grandfather and grandson, have come to this point, and what my background is, what will you say?"

“…”

"Once the house arrest is exposed, the stock price will be in tatters. I'm not afraid. I have no stake in the Gu Group to begin with. If you destroy it, you'll be ten thousand times more distressed than I am."

"!!!" Old Master Gu slapped the edge of the bed in frustration, making a quiet noise - his health had really deteriorated a lot.

"You! You! You deserve to die!" Gu Zhonghong panted for a long time, and finally collapsed helplessly on the therapy bed, cursing.

Gu Jiangkuo didn't help him. He stood aside from a distance, looking down at him and said coldly, "Grandpa, your only choice is to play the 'kind grandfather and filial grandson' act with me. I won't bother you anymore. Think about it carefully."

Gu Jiangkuo's previous prediction was correct. Old Man Gu was really so angry that he needed oxygen.

An unfamiliar emergency doctor rushed over with an oxygen machine. Gu Jiangkuo paused for a moment. The doctor lowered his head nervously and did not look at him.

However, Gu Jiangkuo ignored him and left on his own.

After the emergency doctor put an oxygen mask on Mr. Gu, he drove away the servants on the pretext that "the patient needs enough space and a quiet environment."

But the servants, probably under orders to 'guard the old man,' didn't dare leave. Old Man Gu threw a cup at them, becoming so angry that his breathing became rapid, his eyes rolled back, and he began foaming at the mouth. The emergency doctor scolded him, "If anything happens to the patient, who will be responsible?"

Only then did they hurried out the door with pale faces.

After the servants left, Mr. Gu stopped rolling his eyes and spitting out foam, but his breathing was still a little rapid - it seemed that he was really angry just now.

The emergency doctor quickly calmed Gu Zhonghong down, "Old Chairman, what do you want?"

Gu Zhonghong took a few deep breaths before saying, "Are all things going well for Ah Zhong and the others?"

"It went smoothly," the emergency doctor said. "Uncle Zhong has already delivered the message, and the personnel have been arranged. General Chen and your old subordinates are all waiting for instructions. The young lady's family is also willing to help."

——The "young lady" here refers to Uncle Gu's wife. Although she is from a small family compared to the Gu family and cannot be considered a match, for ordinary people, she is also a wealthy businessman and has some connections in Nanyang.

"Hmm..." Old Master Gu finally let out a sigh. "Akuo really thinks he can cover up everything, but he doesn't think about how his grandfather, I've been in Southeast Asia my whole life. How many connections do I have? How can I really be controlled by a little brat?"

The emergency doctor said, "Yes, but I dare not stay at the Gu residence for long, for fear that Master Akuo would become suspicious, which would be bad. When do you want to leave here? I will let them know in advance, and they will arrange for someone to pick you up."

Gu Zhonghong said, "No, I can't leave for the time being."

"?" Emergency doctor, "Do you have any concerns, or do you have any other instructions?"

Gu Zhonghong shook his head and said dimly: "Just like he said, we must have a loving grandparent and filial grandchild, otherwise..." The stock price will continue to collapse, and the whole of Nanyang will know about the immoral things he did in the past.

Now is not the time to fall out.

However, if he doesn't show up, others can.

Gu Zhonghong: "There will be a press conference at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. Tell them to arrange for a few of our own reporters to come in, and then..."

The emergency doctor wrote down everything, and before leaving, he didn't forget to remind him: "Old Chairman, please take good care of yourself and take good care of yourself."

Mr. Gu waved his hand and said, "I know my body. I won't die anytime soon."

"It's Ah Kuo," he murmured, "little wolf, you don't know the truth that the devil is one foot high and the Tao is ten feet high. Grandpa will teach you a lesson tomorrow."

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"Tsk." Gu Jiangkuo took off the monitoring headphones without interest and did not express any opinion.

Dong Gu said angrily: "Brother, no, Mr. Gu, that damn old man actually called you a little wolf cub!"

Donggu lives up to his name, with bronze skin that makes Gu Jiangkuo look even whiter. He has a lean build, yet has powerful and explosive muscles. He used to be a thug in a casino, and now he has become one of Master Akuo's confidants.

However, Master Akuo now wants to be a serious businessman, so he doesn't allow them to call him "Big Brother" anymore, and they all have to call him "Mr. Gu".

"And that emergency doctor, Mr. Gu, should I kill him?"

“…” Gu Jiangkuo glared at him.

Donggu shut up.

Gu Jiangkuo: "Didn't you see that I let him in on purpose to tip him off?"

Donggu: “Ah…”

Gu Jiangkuo: "It's better to loosen things up than to block them. We can't keep too close an eye on the old man. He's not some ordinary tycoon on the streets of Manila who can be easily imprisoned without resistance. Let him feel at ease so that he can continue to live peacefully in the Gu Family Manor instead of constantly thinking about escaping."

Dong Gu scratched his head: "Mr. Gu is still very thoughtful."

"Besides," Gu Jiangkuo said, "I need 'kind grandparents and filial grandchildren,' but I also don't want others to think my relationship with the Gu family is too harmonious. That would affect our next plans. ... Donggu, you will personally oversee tomorrow's press conference. No media outlets or reporters not on the invitation list will be allowed in. Staff will also be strictly screened. No cell phones are allowed."

"Yes, Mr. Gu," Dong Gu said, "I'll search every waiter one by one to ensure no electronic devices are brought in."

"Yes." Gu Jiangkuo ordered, "But a few 'acquaintances' can come in."

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The next morning, Gu Jiangkuo dressed neatly and waited outside the old man's door early, like a filial son.

The servants in the house had been replaced a long time ago, and now all of them follow the orders of Young Master Akuo. Because Young Master Akuo is usually serious and stern, the servants are also inexplicably well-behaved, and even control their voices when speaking. The entire Gu family manor is in order, even cleaner and tidier than when Uncle Zhong was the housekeeper for Old Man Gu.

"Master," the servants now addressed him differently, "Master said he felt a little uncomfortable after getting up so early. He will be gone for a while. You don't need to stay here. Just go to the living room and rest."

Gu Jiangkuo glanced at Old Man Gu through the half-open door and said calmly, "Okay."

Old Man Gu, who was dragging his clothes inside the door, seemed relieved.

Gu Jiangkuo ignored his deliberate delay and instead went downstairs and instructed the new housekeeper: "My uncle is not in good health. If he suddenly falls ill today and needs to go out for medical treatment, don't stop him. Otherwise, if something happens to him, I will hold you responsible."

"……yes."

The new housekeeper was a little confused. The eldest young master had originally instructed them to keep an eye on the old man and Uncle Gu, including his aunt. Why was he suddenly so understanding today? He was even concerned about their illness.

However, he was perceptive and knew what to ask and what not to ask in a wealthy family. He agreed, and when he saw that his master had no other instructions, he left in silence.

However, as he left, he couldn't help but glance back at his master. Gu Jiangkuo was now solemnly tapping away on his phone. The housekeeper thought: "Master, you know, must be busy with business. He'd heard that he wasn't just some second-generation idiot riding on the coattails of the Gu family, but actually had his own company and was a very capable figure." Young Master Akuo, at such a young age, already possessed the demeanor of a family head. It was truly awe-inspiring.

Little did they know that Mr. Gu was frowning at that moment, not thinking about business issues, but selecting emoticons.

"Nuonuo, this afternoon, there will be a recording of the Gu Group press conference. I promise you there will be some exciting footage."

"And I'm wearing the suit you gave me."

What kind of emoticons should be used to make him appear both affectionate and humorous?

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To thank you for your comments on the last chapter, I will add another chapter! I will try to add another chapter today.