"I suspect my husband isn't human at all."
In 1983, by the old槐樹 (Chinese Scholar Tree) at the village entrance, Jiang Hongguo finished saying this to the visiting police uncl...
Chapter 106 Chapter 106 Before Gu Changzong went down to the mine, he once again…
Everyone was ready to go back and report, but they were stopped by Chen Qingzhi and refused to leave.
Chen Qingzhi couldn't get in, so she waited outside for a while. She saw Jiang Hongguo carrying the little one out, but her little Yu wasn't there. Her eyes turned red, and she stopped him from leaving, asking unwillingly, "Why didn't Xiaoyu come up?"
It was still drizzling, and the drizzle stayed under the ancestral hall and never came up again.
Jiang Hongguo said angrily: "It's downstairs. I can't find it. If you want to find it, go down by yourself."
"Can I go down?" Chen Qingzhi asked impatiently.
Jiang Hongguo turned around and said to Guan Cheng, "Tell her about the dangers. If she wants to go down, let her sign a waiver and let her go."
Guan Cheng had to continue negotiating with the annoyed Chen Qingzhi, "It's very dangerous down there. You may not be able to come up after you go down. There's another person from their family down there. Your Xiaoyu is down there. She can go down after signing, but others can't."
Old Qiao really wanted to know what was going on down there, so he urged Chen Qingzhi, "Don't listen to their threats. It must be alright. Go down and take a look."
Chen Qingzhi hesitated. Yes, even Lao Zheng was so powerful and he didn’t come up. What could she do if she went down?
Chen Qingzhi didn't dare to go down, and glared at Boss Qiao: "How do you do safety work in this mine? How can you let a child go down? If Xiaoyu can't come up, I won't let you go."
Boss Qiao just thought she was crazy. No wonder Wen Yongshan wanted a divorce just for half of the family property.
"It's incomprehensible. Just wait here." Boss Qiao turned away.
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After Hongguo returned home, she immediately called Gu Changzong and Director Wei. They were waiting and picked up the phone immediately after it rang.
Jiang Hongguo described what he had seen. At this point, don't worry about whether it's a secret or not, just say whatever you think.
"Old Zheng took the golden dragon and chased after it. I think the golden dragon let it go on purpose and then chased after it. I don't know the purpose."
Gu Changzong has studied the star array for several months and can confirm: "After Chen Zhiyu's mind was taken away by that thing, she wanted to lie dormant until she grew up. When the situation changed, she thought of setting up the Yao family's array underground. As long as she could let her main body come over, her individual strength would be enough to escape and survive without relying on adults. But she didn't expect that the little one would have a golden dragon."
Old Wei was beside Gu Changzong, glaring at him helplessly and angrily. If Jin Jiao didn't come out this time, he would not have said anything. He was so bold and presumptuous. The situation was urgent now and he had no time to educate him.
Lao Wei said, "Lao Zheng is down there, we need to send someone down to provide support. I'll arrange for them."
It would be useless for ordinary people to go down, so Gu Changzong remained calm and said, "I'll go down."
How could he go down? Old Zheng had already been lost, and without him, Old Wei was worried that something might happen again, something out of control.
"Hongguo, what do you say?" asked Lao Wei.
Jiang Hongguo knew that Director Wei wanted her to persuade him. If she said no, Changzong would agree, but Hongguo would not do that. If she had a choice, Gu Changzong would never leave her.
Hongguo was very determined: "I support Changzong in everything he does."
Gu Changzong went down and discussed this matter on the phone for a long time.
Gu Changzong began to annoy Lao Wei: "There is no need for so many arrangements. No need for scouting or backup. Just bring some food and drinks, and I'll be down."
He was also stubborn. After giving all the instructions, he told Lao Wei that he would be back soon no matter how he arranged the rest of the matter. The earlier they set off and went down, the earlier they would be able to find Lao Zheng.
By this calculation, Gu Changzong will be back in two or three days.
Hongguo didn't sleep well the whole night, waiting for him to come back.
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After Boss Qiao returned, he still couldn't sleep. Early the next morning, he came to the mine to check the situation, but the mine was still under martial law and was not allowed to enter. As a result, production could not start, and the losses were huge.
He was extremely anxious and asked for help from his connections everywhere, but he couldn't get any information. Instead, there were a lot of rumors saying that the reserves of the mine he was allocated were almost exhausted and that his wife had cheated him. Moreover, the blockade was so strict that there must be something bad going on down there. Old Joe had to accept his fate.
How could Old Qiao accept his fate? He first scolded Mu Zhenzhen: "When we divorced, I asked for money, but you insisted that the mine could make money. I asked for the mine, and I said I didn't want to cooperate with Chen Qingzhi. She had bad luck and would bring bad luck to the mine. You insisted that her money was worth it. Look at the result now. You are a jinx. You really ruined me!"
Mu Zhen was so aggrieved and angry, she had no idea things would turn out like this.
She and Chen Qingzhi had agreed that if they went to the mine to cause trouble, she must be given an explanation.
"If they don't give us an explanation, we will go to Jiang Hongguo's home and her son's kindergarten and make a scene. If we make a big fuss, someone will intervene."
Mu Zhenzhen and Chen Qingzhi both felt that the time was ripe and public opinion was mature, so they agreed to go to the mine together.
Yu Shan was here, so he naturally wouldn't let them in. The two of them refused to give in and kept shouting and yelling.
Guan Cheng heard the commotion, came out, and told them: "The leader who can make the decision is here. If you have any dissatisfaction, go talk to the leader."
Leader? Finally, a leader who can talk and make decisions has arrived?
"Then call him out quickly."
"Don't you see how serious this matter is? You can't order a leader who can make decisions here. Come in."
Guan Cheng had no good attitude. The more casual Gu Changzong's attitude was, the more these two people would be deceived, but he didn't want to say anything.
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Mu Zhen really didn't expect that the leader who was more powerful than Guan Cheng was actually Gu Changzong, Jiang Hongguo's husband. She seemed to understand something in her heart.
Chen Qingzhi's head was numb with astonishment. Wasn't Gu Changzong doing business outside? How could he come back to take charge of such a big thing? What secrets were they hiding?
Gu Changzong didn't waste any words or explain, he just coldly gave two options.
"There is a toxic gas leak under the mine. Currently, we can only give compensation based on one-tenth of the estimated value. If you want, sign and get the money. If you don't want to, follow the second option."
One tenth? This is too much of an insult. Mu Zhen couldn't bear to see that what he had snatched with his own ability was only one tenth.
"What's the second option?"
Gu Changzong threw the second contract in front of her: "You go down and investigate and remove the source of the poisonous gas, and then we will return it to you to operate after the evaluation is qualified. However, only the legal person and shareholders can go down. You want to find someone to replace you and pay them to do it for you, that's not allowed."
"You are going too far!" Mu Zhen was really angry.
She grew up next door to Yao Xiangling's house. She knew more than others and was more fearful of ghosts and gods. In this case, it would be better to kill her than to let her go down the mine.
"I choose the first one and take the money."
"No need to discuss this with Boss Qiao?"
"He doesn't have the guts to go down there, so he'll only choose the first path."
Gu Changzong asked Chen Qingzhi with a mocking sneer: "What about you?"
Chen Qingzhi really didn't understand. How could Gu Changzong become unrecognizable? Just like Wen Yongshan said, she had also changed beyond recognition. It had only been a few years. Why did they all become unrecognizable?
Chen Qingzhi said confidently: "I will go down. How? When will I go down? Tell me."
Gu Changzong had a look of watching the fun: "Wait for notification, and try to prepare everything you want to eat, drink, and explain. This may be your last time in this world. Once you go down, you won't be able to come up again."
"Don't scare me, I'm not afraid of you!" Chen Qingzhi thought Gu Changzong was trying to provoke her, and didn't believe it: "I just want to ask, can I see Xiaoyu when I go down?"
Gu Changzong only replied with this sentence: "I can see you, but I can only see you."
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"Didn't they say there was poisonous gas down there? Does Chen Qingzhi really want to go down?" Boss Qiao still felt that one-tenth was too little and was unwilling to give in.
Mu Zhenzhen just felt unlucky: "I only gave her one tenth of it, and I have to give her half. What kind of thing is this?"
Boss Qiao said, "That's true. She invested real money, so why can't she get a share of the profits? Maybe she can come up again, and the mine will be able to operate normally by then. Wouldn't that mean she can get a lot of money back? How about we send one of our men down to take a look? I heard people say there are treasures in there."
Mu Zhen laughed out of anger. This man had lost his identity, status, and money. Looking at him again, his fat body and decadent spirit were really annoying.
Mu Zhenzhen pointed at her belly and said, "How can I get in with such a big belly? If you think there is a baby, go in."
Boss Qiao laughed dryly: "With my body size, I'm out of breath after walking a few steps. I can't go down, so let Chen Qingzhi go down."
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Gu Changzong came back. Jiang Hongguo put down what she was doing, took him to the door, and touched his face. This time he came back to go down to the mine.
Jiang Hongguo was unwilling in her heart, but she still supported it. Lao Zheng was still down there, and Diandian Jinjiao had not come back, so she couldn't just leave it like that.
Hongguo knew when to make requests, and also knew that in such a situation, she could not drag her feet.
She just asked again: "Can't I go down with you? I think if we really can't come back, we won't be so lonely if we go together."
As for Diandian, Hongguo was relieved. The child could protect her. She and Gu Changzong had agreed to stay together forever.
Gu Changzong felt that this trip to the human world was truly worthwhile, because only after meeting Hongguo did he agree to go down and plug the loophole to prevent Guoguo and Diandian from being in danger.
Gu Changzong held her hand and sat down: "I want you to go down with me, but if you are here, I will be more cautious, which is not good. If you are up there, I will definitely come back, but it may take a long time, maybe three to five years. Can you wait for me?"
That was really a long time. Hongguo touched her face and looked at the mirror on the dressing table. She and the man in the countryside had not changed much. She was worried that Changzong no longer looked like a human.
She gave Gu Changzong a reassuring smile: "Then you better come back soon, otherwise I won't look good when I'm old."
How could that be? In Gu Changzong's eyes, Hong Guo has always been the same, and is getting better and better.
"As long as you are here, I will definitely come back as soon as possible."
The journey back took a day, and it would be troublesome if it took too long, so I had dinner with everyone at home and set off before dark.
The things that came with them were rations prepared for field marches, including food, water, medicine, lighting, spare clothes and shoes. There were two identical sets, but Gu Changzong's set had weapons in addition.
Gu Changzong took out the medicine in his bag and said, "I don't need it."
Hong Guo knew that he would not need the medicine, so she agreed to put it down. The reason why she also prepared a portion for Chen Qingzhi was because she was afraid that it would be a burden to Gu Changzong and take up his rations to maintain his food and drink. It would be better to prepare it well and let Chen Qingzhi carry it himself.
Hongguo and Diandian sent Gu Changzong to the entrance of the mine. Lao Wei was really anxious this time, but since Jiang Hongguo supported it, no one could change Gu Changzong's decision.
Old Wei pointed to another bag and said to Chen Qingzhi, who was determined, "Take this. The bag you packed is too heavy and has too few things you can use. It's not convenient for you to travel. If you leave it behind, Gu Changzong won't wait for you."
Chen Qingzhi checked the bag given by Director Wei. It was filled with necessities, even a pack of sanitary napkins for her period. These things were not common in department stores, and she only had the money to use them after she got together with Wen Yongshan.
Chen Qingzhi was suddenly overwhelmed by huge regret, but unfortunately she could not turn back. She could only move forward. If she found Xiaoyu, she would find hope.
Chen Qingzhi changed her bag, but she was stubborn and insisted on taking the doll for Xiaoyu: "This is what Xiaoyu likes. She asked for it several times but I didn't buy it for her. She will definitely like it when she sees it."
The Xiaoyu in the past might have liked it, but the Chen Zhiyu now would not like this kind of item that can only comfort people spiritually, but no one said anything to her.
Diandian was reluctant to leave: "Dad, when will you come back?"
Gu Changzong rubbed him and said, "The day you suddenly become smart, Dad will be back."
The little one's eyes lit up. That's it! He was so looking forward to it. He would become smart quickly and his dad would definitely come back soon.
Before Gu Changzong went down the mine, he said to Jiang Hongguo again: "Guoguo, wait for me."
Jiang Hongguo nodded heavily: "I will definitely wait for you."