Chapter 32

After wandering around the military training camp for two hours, Jiang Nuo drove back to the company - he had to preside over a short high-level meeting at four o'clock.

The camp had just finished its lunch break, and Gu Jiangkuo, as squad leader, had to rush back to organize the teams. After nearly a month of getting along, everyone had become quite familiar with each other. During the break before the official drills began, a classmate asked, "Squad leader, someone seemed to have seen you having lunch with someone on the lawn. Was it that handsome guy?"

Gu Jiangkuo: "Which handsome guy?"

"They said he was very good-looking, even without his training uniform. The girls from the 10th Company next door even asked the instructor for his phone to secretly take a picture of him."

Gu Jiangkuo asked alertly: "Secretly filming?"

"I didn't get to take the photo! The instructor wouldn't give me a phone."

Just then, the third company commander came over, bringing with him Xu Jiasi, a member of their company. Xu Jiasi looked listless and downhearted. The third company commander told him, "Wait here for a moment. I'll get you a leave application."

The headquarters was near the Ninth Company's training grounds, where the counselors also worked. Occasionally, other instructors would come in to give leave notes to students who couldn't endure the intense training. The students from the Ninth Company glanced at the sickly Xu Jiasi and thought nothing of it. They continued to loudly ask Gu Jiangkuo, "Squad leader, some people say that handsome guy is with you. Is that true?"

"Squad leader, do you know who he is?"

Gu Jiangkuo subconsciously glanced at Xu Jiasi.

Xu Jiasi pursed his lips, then turned his head away as if it had nothing to do with him. He would never reveal Jiang Nuo's identity! Of course, it wasn't to keep Jiang Nuo a secret, but he just didn't want others to know that his family was so well-off.

If Jiang Nuo got in the spotlight, Xu Jiasi would be even more jealous. As long as no one mentioned it, he would want to keep the fact that Jiang Nuo was the president of a large group to himself and not tell anyone!

Seeing this, Gu Jiangkuo breathed a sigh of relief - he was not undergoing military training but secretly ran to the camp to deliver snacks. This matter should not be publicized in a big way, as it would be bad for Jiang Nuo.

He naturally denied it: "No, I don't know."

The students, believing the monitor didn't know the handsome boy, let loose their tempers and said sourly, "As soon as he entered the camp, a lot of girls started going crazy talking about how white he was and how beautiful his eyes were... They've been talking all afternoon, it's so annoying."

"What's the point of being handsome? Can it make you eat?"

"Girls are superficial. What good is a pretty boy who can't even carry anything on his shoulders or hands? A man like Captain Gu has broad shoulders and is worth leaning on."

Then, squad leader Gu said coldly, "Everyone! Assemble! Stand at attention!"

"ah?"

"Why are you standing at attention again?"

The students were wailing, but squad leader Gu was ruthless. He did not punish them, but led everyone to stand at attention for a full hour before starting regular training.

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Lao Meiqin really has no financial sense. Because of futures trading, she almost lost all the private money left to her by Mr. Jiang. In the past few days, her lover Pan Yian has been whispering in Lao Meiqin's ear, urging her to use her son Jiang Su's shares as collateral.

But Lao Meiqin still has some bottom line, especially since her son had run away from home in anger because of Pan Yian's incident and had not returned for several days. She became even more panicked and refused to give in, insisting on not touching her son's shares.

But besides her lover, there are other forces extending olive branches to her.

It turned out to be Ding Yansheng who came in person with generous gifts.

Lao Meiqin had followed Mr. Jiang for more than ten years and was familiar with the important figures in the Yanlin business circle, so she hurriedly welcomed them in warmly.

After a brief greeting, Ding Yansheng got straight to the point. "Sister-in-law, Lao Jiang fell ill so suddenly that I haven't had time to visit you. I'm sorry. I heard he's been transferred to another hospital."

Lao Meiqin: "Yes, Jiang Nuo said that the medical environment in City A is better."

Ding Yansheng said quietly, "Yes, now Jiang Nuo has the final say in the entire Jiang family. This has spread throughout Yanlin. Little Jiang is so bold, who wouldn't praise his skills?"

Lao Meiqin's expression changed. Ever since she gave birth to her own son, she couldn't stand hearing anyone praise her stepson. Actually, Lao Meiqin had wanted to be a good stepmother, but Jiang Nuo was so smart and cute that he almost outshone her son.

He is very smart with his words. Although he is not very old, he has a lot of tricks to talk back to others. He is a person who will not suffer any loss. If he is treated a little harshly, he will complain to Lao Jiang, which makes Lao Meicen dislike him even more.

When they grew up, she regarded Jiang Nuo as a thorn in her side, fearing that he would seize their family property. Now, hearing that Jiang listened to his orders alone, how could she feel good?

"Your eldest son is quite capable. He's able to manage such a large group at such a young age, and he manages it so neatly. He's truly a rare heir," Ding Yansheng continued his attack, his words striking at Lao Meiqin's most vulnerable defenses. "But I heard that Old Jiang had the foresight to draw up his will long ago?"

"Yes," Lao Meiqin puffed out her chest, "My son Xiaosu also owns quite a few shares."

Although it was not as much as Jiang Nuo's share, it was still a full 12%. Even if they took dividends, it would be enough for them and their son to live on for several lifetimes.

"Equity can be diluted through manipulation," Ding Yansheng said. "Since you don't do business, you might not understand. There are many ways to do this. If you're determined to kick someone out, there are plenty of legal ways to do it."

"If you ask me, since you don't understand business operations, you might be letting others take advantage of you. You might as well liquidate these shares... For example, make some highly profitable investments and let the money make more money. Wouldn't that be more interesting than just collecting dividends?"

To be honest, Lao Meiqin didn't quite understand what Ding Yansheng was saying, nor did she quite believe him. However, she couldn't help but be tempted and asked, "Is there any good way to make money from money?"

Ding Yansheng: "You can check the latest news, my sister-in-law. The subsequent investment in Jinchuang Building is a very profitable business. Lao Jiang and I are friends. When I see a way to make money, his family will naturally be the first one I think of."

"But there's no rush. Take your time to think about it," Ding Yansheng handed her a document. "You can take your time to look through it. If you're interested, feel free to contact me."

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After seeing Ding Yansheng off, Pan Yian ran downstairs and couldn't wait to grab the document and start reading it.

Lao Meiqin didn't understand what was going on. She waited quietly for Pan Yian to finish reading before asking, "How is it?"

Pan Yian: "It's not a problem. Mr. Ding wouldn't lie. He's from a wealthy family, so he wouldn't cheat us out of our money. Besides, he's invested a huge amount himself—you can see this in the news—if he didn't have confidence in the project, he wouldn't do it. Maybe he really wants to help you out for Chairman Jiang's sake."

"But...I can't afford that much money."

Lao Meiqin had been a wealthy wife for over a decade. She was adept at spending money, arranging flowers, and painting, but when it came to investing, she was completely clueless. She hadn't originally thought about getting involved, but after Lao Jiang fell seriously ill, and without her husband, who always paid her bills, she felt she hadn't had enough money, so she impulsively considered investing in futures.

Now, look what happens: futures have wiped out all the savings I had previously made.

She was really a little panicked and tempted, wanting to make some quick money to fill the hole she had in the past. Ding Yansheng's invitation to invest was like handing her a pillow before she went to sleep, but the problem was... where would the capital come from?

"Wouldn't it be okay if Jiang Su quietly cashed out some of his shares?" Pan Yian suggested passionately.

"But...that's Xiao Su's money."

"Isn't Xiao Su your son? Isn't his money your money? He's not even an adult yet. As his guardian, selling some shares shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"No, Old Jiang said in his will that I can only use the dividends from these shares and can't sell them to outsiders... Even if I sell them to Jiang Nuo, Jiang Su needs to sign and agree. He's mad at me and actually went to live with Jiang Nuo. He's clearly siding with his brother. How could he agree to something like this?"

"Jiang Su is your biological son. How could he not side with you and instead be close to his half-brother? They didn't even have a good relationship before," Pan Yian put his arm around Lao Meiqin's shoulders. "Maybe the child can't accept our relationship right now, so he's sulking. Don't worry, you're his biological mother. If there's a conflict of interest, he'll definitely stand by you."

"Talk to Jiang Su about this later. There will definitely be no problem." Pan Yian couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth when he thought of the huge amount of assets that he was about to get.

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When Gu Jiangkuo rushed back to the villa, it was the National Day holiday.

The one-month military training officially ended, and it was a short vacation again. Many freshmen were like birds out of a cage, happily running out of the campus. Some went home, and some went on a short trip. Gu Jiangkuo, a bird that was nearly 1.9 meters tall, couldn't wait to spread his wings and fly back to Jiang Nuo.

As soon as the gate was opened, Wangcai came rushing over enthusiastically, tail wagging. After a month, Gu Jiangkuo missed him a little, but he missed someone even more. While rubbing Wangcai's head, which was shaking with excitement, he asked, "Where's your owner? Have you been watching over the house and protecting him?"

"Hey? Why is the door open? Who is it? Express deliveries can't come in!" A somewhat arrogant young man's voice sounded.

Gu Jiangkuo recognized him as Jiang Nuo's younger brother Jiang Su. Why was he here?

Jiang Su looked at Gu Jiangkuo and felt that he looked familiar, but he couldn't remember who he was. He asked hesitantly, "Are you looking for Mr. Jiang?"

Gu Jiangkuo: “…”

Jiang Su had already turned back and shouted at the top of his voice: "Brother! There's a customer looking for you!"

guest?

Gu Jiangkuo's excitement about "going home" suddenly dimmed, but Jiang Su was right, he was indeed not related to Jiang Nuo.

The young man in front of him is Jiang Nuo's family.

Young Master Jiang would never condescend to come out in person to greet any guests, so he sent Aunt Mei out to see. Aunt Mei saw Gu Jiangkuo and smiled: "Little Gu is back? I was wondering which guest would come without an appointment... Come in, come in! Your grandma was just talking about you, and Young Master missed you too."

"Oh, he's tanned and thinner," she murmured, adding, "Second Young Master, he's not just a guest."

Jiang Su finally remembered who the big man was, and his face wrinkled instantly: "Are you Gu Jiangkuo?"

Gu Jiangkuo: “…Yes.”

Jiang Su was furious. "It's you! You brought your whole family to live in my brother's villa... No, that's not even a big deal. Why do you have the right to live next door to his master bedroom?"

Gu Jiangkuo: “?”

Aunt Mei: "Second Young Master, calm down. The eldest young master is in the living room on the first floor and will hear it..."

However, Jiang Su ignored him, "I don't care! Gu Jiangkuo, what gives you the right?" He became increasingly angry as he spoke, and even rushed over to confront Gu Jiangkuo directly. He poked a finger into his sturdy chest and demanded angrily, "I've wanted that bedroom for a long time, and he refused to give it to me! Who are you? Why should I give it to you? I'm his biological brother!"

Judging from his attitude, it was definitely not a spur-of-the-moment decision. It seemed like he had been feeling aggrieved about this for a long time.

The nearly 16-year-old boy has grown rapidly and is already taller than his brother Jiang Nuo. He is also considered tall and slender among children of the same age, but compared with Gu Jiangkuo, he is still not tall enough and looks like an underdeveloped bean sprout.

Douyacai used too much force just now and it hurt his finger a little. He quietly put his hand behind his back, not wanting to lose the momentum.

Just when the two men were confronting each other, Young Master Jiang finally arrived. He heard the quarrel inside and got a headache. That little bastard Jiang Su was really going to cause him trouble. He offended Boss Gu right away. If the Jiang family really went bankrupt in the future, he would never forgive him!

However, after leaving the house with some trepidation, I saw that Big Boss Gu…didn’t seem angry? He seemed quite happy! Was he smiling? Why was he still smiling even when that brat pointed at his nose and scolded him?

When Gu Jiangkuo heard the noise, he also looked at Jiang Nuo. When their eyes met, a faint smile bloomed completely and his eyes and eyebrows became lively with laughter.

"Master, I'm back."

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Happy May Day, my dears! There will be two more chapters tomorrow!