Chapter 84: Jinjiang's only straight man, I'm chasing...

The news of Lu Mingxuan's awakening was passed on by Xu Chen and soon reached Gu Tingsen's ears.

The person who reported the battle situation to him had not left yet, and the bottle of champagne he had just opened was still in his hand. The news came so quickly that his celebration seemed so ridiculous.

There was silence in the living room. After a while, Gu Tingsen angrily threw the wine glass in his hand.

"Didn't they say it was a newly developed drug? Is that all?" Gu Tingsen looked at the assistant beside him with his eyes wide open. He had wanted to use this to negotiate with Lu Chiyuan and wait for Lu Chiyuan to beg him, but he didn't expect this result.

The assistant was also sweating profusely at this moment. He had no idea that things would turn out like this. He was personally in charge of everything related to medicine. If he could not give Gu Tingsen a satisfactory answer, Gu Tingsen would not let him go easily even if he had been with him for many years.

The only solution now is to put the blame on the group of people overseas.

They are far away from home, and it is impossible for Gu Tingsen to really fly over and cause trouble for them.

The assistant made up his mind, calmed down, and said, "Boss Gu, this matter was my negligence. I didn't check it because I thought they were our own people. I didn't expect them to fool you with inferior products."

"They are more than just fooling me. I think they just don't take me seriously."

Gu Tingsen frowned, remembering that the overseas business was handed over to someone else by the old man. The old man said that it was a relative and that he could trust his own people, but Gu Tingsen knew that it was his illegitimate son.

Because of the previous series of mistakes, the old man was very dissatisfied with him, and took the opportunity to insert his illegitimate sons who were wandering around into the business.

He thought Gu Tingsen didn't know, and Gu Tingsen just didn't want to argue with him about this.

Anyway, the Gu family is wealthy, so as long as those people don’t interfere with him, he will just treat it as an extra dog and turn a blind eye.

They should never, ever, tamper with his things.

Do you really think the old man’s protection is a universal umbrella?

Gu Tingsen tugged at his tie, adjusted his watch, grabbed his assistant by the collar, and said, "I'll give you a chance to make amends. Bring your people and follow me."

Seeing his fierce expression, the assistant's heart suddenly sank, and he said, "Boss Gu, are you going overseas? But the project that you are bidding for..."

Gu Tingsen glanced over coldly, and the assistant seemed to be strangled by the neck and dared not say anything more.

Gu Tingsen knew what was going on in the bidding project. Those people had taken advantage of him and had leverage over him, so they didn't dare to play tricks on him.

He only needs to come back in three days to sign the contract, and three days are enough for him to deal with those people overseas.

The assistant didn't dare to bring bad luck, and seeing that Gu Tingsen had made up his mind, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and arrange a private plane.

Lu Mingxuan woke up, and the doctor began to urge Lu Chiyuan to help him get the antidote. He didn't believe that those idiots could be better than him, because he had easily cracked their new medicine.

Lu Chiyuan accepted his favor and did not deceive him, but this matter was not as the doctor said, that he could just go directly to Gu Tingsen.

Lu Chiyuan investigated Gu Tingsen's movements and asked Xu Chen for information. When he learned that Gu Tingsen had gone overseas, Lu Chiyuan was surprised.

There was one thing that he and Jiang Chen didn't understand. Gu Tingsen intended to use Lu Mingxuan to make trouble, but in the end he raised him high and then let him go easily.

If the doctor's appearance made him miss the opportunity, then what was his original purpose?

The project they were bidding on?

But at the scene that day, Gu Tingsen was calm and composed, not worried at all. Instead, he smiled provocatively at Lu Chiyuan, as if he was sure of victory.

If he wanted to intercept this project, he would not allow Lu Chiyuan to appear at the bidding site.

Apart from the project, what else is there in Lu Chiyuan that is worth him risking human lives for?

"He has always been arrogant. It's not surprising that he would do something stupid." Xu Chen complained on the phone. No matter what, Lu Mingxuan was safe and sound. At least he didn't have to worry about Gu Tingsen using him to make trouble.

As for the doctor, Xu Chen knew him quite well. He knew that his competitive spirit was a result of his resentment at being ostracized. He thought he was better than those people and was stubborn in wanting to prove himself.

Xu Chen told Lu Chiyuan not to worry about it, he knew how to comfort the doctor. And he had already arranged the work on hand and came here. He just got off the highway and could reach the hospital in half an hour.

When Lu Mingxuan heard that Xu Chen was coming over, he looked a little unnatural, but fortunately no one noticed his abnormality.

Half an hour later Xu Chen rushed to the hospital. The doctor was considering whether to give Lu Mingxuan an injection to let Lu Chiyuan know that what he said was true because Lu Chiyuan did not do as he wished.

Seeing Xu Chen, the doctor reluctantly put away his little thoughts.

He didn't talk much in front of Xu Chen, just stood there quietly, looking aloof.

Xu Chen first asked about Lu Mingxuan's situation. When his eyes met Lu Mingxuan's, Lu Mingxuan touched his nose awkwardly. His whole body seemed to be burned by fire. He didn't dare to look directly into Xu Chen's eyes and turned his face away guiltily.

Xu Chen was very familiar with this expression. His heart skipped a beat, and he calmly turned sideways, with his back to Lu Mingxuan, and began to comfort the doctor.

"Doctor Gu, wouldn't it be more convenient for you to ask me if you want the antidote? It's a pity that I can't help you this time because the Gu family hasn't developed an effective antidote yet, so I asked you for help."

When Xu Chen spoke, the cold expression on Doctor Gu's face froze. He pushed his glasses and said calmly, "Are they useless to this extent?"

"You are just a bunch of good-for-nothings. They definitely can't compare to you." Xu Chen complimented him and said nice things.

Doctor Gu was delighted by his coaxing. Although he had a stern face, there was a smile on the corner of his mouth: "Those people combined are no match for me. Well, your life is back to you. If you are worried that there are drug residues in his body, keep him on IV drip for two more days to promote metabolism."

Dr. Gu was particularly gentle towards Xu Chen, and he believed whatever Xu Chen said without even thinking of asking for confirmation.

With Xu Chen's sweet words, he left contentedly and no longer worried about the antidote.

Jiang Chen came close to Xu Chen and whispered, "Is there really no antidote? If there is, it's not impossible to get him one."

Xu Chen shook his head: "I really wasn't fooling him, I really didn't."

The head of the Gu family is the most hypocritical. He was the one who cheated first. After the affair was exposed, Aunt Xu insisted on divorce. He pretended to be deeply in love and did everything Aunt Xu's wishes.

After the divorce, he expressed his care for Xu Chen from time to time, making up for his debt and highlighting that he is a good father.

Xu Chen doesn't buy his tricks, but that doesn't stop him from using this hypocrisy to achieve his own goals, and occasionally to cause trouble for Gu Tingsen.

He has already tested the head of the Gu family on the matter of Gu Tingsen this time. After dealing with him for so many years, Xu Chen can tell the difference between his lies and the truth.

Xu Chen had already arranged his work, and this time he came here to accompany them. With him here, Jiang Chen and Lu Chiyuan could leave without any worries.

Chen Xingxu was also ready to go back, but he hesitated and stayed.

There was Xu Chen in the hospital, but he was not interested in being a third wheel, so he stayed in the hotel and told Xu Chen to call him if he had any questions, and he would be there at any time.

By the afternoon, only Xu Chen and Lu Mingxuan were left in the bustling ward. Xu Chen was peeling an apple for Lu Mingxuan. He cut off a piece and handed it to Lu Mingxuan, looking at him with a half-smile.

Lu Mingxuan felt uneasy when he was stared at, and his hand holding the apple hesitated.

Xu Chen asked: "Ex-girlfriend?"

Lu Mingxuan’s hands trembled.

Xu Chen added: "Straight man, I can't catch up with him?"

Lu Mingxuan held the apple and didn't dare to withdraw his hand. He looked up at Xu Chen and smiled awkwardly.

Oh, God, oh, earth, he was really wronged. He had no idea what this memory was about.

Xu Chen pulled back the knife and said with a smile: "I heard that you were kidnapped by your ex-girlfriend this time. I didn't expect you to be a nostalgic person. Why didn't I see that you were so sentimental before?"

The apple in Lu Mingxuan's hand suddenly lost its fragrance. He wanted to cry but had no tears. He quickly moved to the bedside, eager to explain to Xu Chen.

Xu Chen pulled out the chair, moved further away, put down the fruit knife, and started eating the apple.

He leaned against the back of the chair, crossed his legs, and said, "What are you doing? I'm not your darling girlfriend, don't get so close."

The four words "kiss my girlfriend" were spoken with some gnashing of teeth, reminding Xu Chen and Lu Mingxuan of those stupid days.

Lu Mingxuan was about to cry: "Baby, I was wrong."

Although I don’t know where the root of the problem lies, it’s always right to apologize as soon as possible.

Xu Chen laughed and refused to accept the offer: "You apologized too early and it's insincere. Do you know what happened? Just apologize?"

"No matter what happened, it was my fault for ignoring you." Lu Mingxuan took the responsibility firmly. The real situation between him and Xu Chen was the opposite of what the fans said. He was the one who was really pursuing her.

Xu Chen was tricked, so he must be holding back his anger. It was understandable that he was being petty and angry. Lu Mingxuan was happy to coax him, but he also humbly asked for advice: "What's going on?"

Xu Chen glanced at him, ate his apple slowly, and said with a smile: "Want to know?"

Lu Mingxuan nodded. He would be confused if he didn’t figure out why Xu Chen got angry next time.

But Xu Chen kept him hanging, refusing to give him a quick death. He just sat there leisurely watching him get anxious.

The world returning to normal doesn’t mean the story is over, as some dangers often precede the end.

It was already dusk when Jiang Chen and Lu Chiyuan drove back. They had dinner outside before going home.

Lu Mingxuan’s incident made Jiang Chen more cautious. He looked at the miniature sand table he had made when he bought the house and recalled the security measures of the house.

The fan fiction world weakens the existence of the Lu family and the background of the world. Jiang Chen lives in an era of advanced technology and same-sex marriage is allowed. As the heir of the Lu family, Lu Chiyuan has encountered many dangers since he was a child, and the bodyguards around him are all experts.

Because he lived with Jiang Chen these days, he intentionally reduced the number of people around him.

This is not a friendly sign. He needs to send the person back.

Jiang Chen thought so and said, "Brother, please keep more people around you these two days."

Lu Chiyuan answered readily: "Okay."

Maybe it’s because Gu Tingsen went overseas, the situation has been calm these two days.

Lu Mingxuan stayed in the hospital for two days, but he felt uncomfortable because of the idleness, so he was discharged and went to work.

Xu Chen and Chen Xingxu stayed with him and did not come back. During that time, Jiang Yu asked him to take a statement. They got a hold of the movement trajectory of the criminal gang, but because it was related to other cases, the police did not alert them.

Jiang Chen was not surprised to hear the news.

In addition to going to get off work and back home as usual, he now keeps an eye on Lu Chiyuan's movements to ensure that there are no safety hazards around Lu Chiyuan.

He went to pick up Lu Chiyuan as usual after get off work and sat in Lu Chiyuan's office waiting for him to finish his work.

Someone came up to Lu Chiyuan to report on his work, his thin face full of worry.

"Boss Lu, we didn't win the bid. The other party chose Linfeng Group."

Lu Chiyuan paused his writing and looked up at the project manager in front of him. He was not surprised by the result.

Perhaps Gu Tingsen's series of abnormal behaviors had made him expect this, and now he felt that it was indeed the case.

The project manager was unwilling to accept defeat and angrily accused the other party of using dishonorable means.

Jiang Chen listened and said: [Is this considered Gu Tingsen's home advantage? ]

Xueqiu said: [Yes, but he hasn't signed this project yet, so there is still a chance.]

Jiang Chen's eyes lit up: [Tell me more.]

Xueqiu said: [In the story, Shen Zhiyi not only messed up Lu Chiyuan's work, but also messed up Gu Tingsen's work! It's just that it was Gu Tingsen's home court, he had the protagonist's halo, and he could always make it up in the end, but now it's different. ]

[Gu Tingsen went overseas to find trouble with his illegitimate child. Shen Zhiyi secretly boarded his private plane, hoping to take this opportunity to escape Gu Tingsen's control, but ended up putting Gu Tingsen in danger. Now both of them are missing. ]

Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows: [Your description is somewhat familiar. ]

A similar plot appeared in the fan fiction later, but in the plot, Gu Tingsen broke up with Shen Zhiyi in order to completely seize power and eliminate other forces in the family in order to protect Shen Zhiyi. Shen Zhiyi was heartbroken and said that she would never forgive Gu Tingsen.

Then she went to the bar alone to get drunk, and happened to fall into the enemy's trap, and was captured by them to threaten Gu Tingsen.

Gu Tingsen went single-handedly to rescue Shen Zhiyi. The two of them were stranded on a desert island together. They experienced life and death on the island and confided in each other.

In the story, this is the catalyst for the warming of their relationship, but at the moment, the world consciousness forcing the plot will only cause trouble for Gu Tingsen.

Xueqiu laughed, with a hint of gloating in his tone: [Gu Tingsen did not arrange the contract. He was the only one who led the deal. If the person who signed the contract was changed temporarily, I'm afraid the other party would not recognize it.]

The bidding company only recognizes Gu Tingsen’s promise. If they fail to contact Gu Tingsen and replace him, and Gu Tingsen denies his promise, won’t all their efforts be in vain?

The two sides are now in a stalemate. If Gu Tingsen cannot be contacted in the short term, there is still room for maneuver, but as time goes on, there will be more variables.

[Bao, ask Lu Chiyuan's people to adjust the previous bid and try again. In your original trajectory, this project belonged to Huanyu.]

The original trajectory refers to the life that Jiang Chen and the others should have after being kidnapped. This project was the fuse for Gu Tingsen's complete defeat, but it was used to deal with Lu Chiyuan in the fan world.

Now that the two worlds are blending, the world consciousness of the fan world is already numbly forcing the plot forward, and Lu Chiyuan may not be unable to snatch back his own luck.

Jiang Chen also felt that it was a pity to give up like this. He stood up and walked towards Lu Chiyuan, reminding him: "As far as I know, Gu Tingsen is not in the country and the contract has not been signed yet. There is still a chance. Brother, do you want to try again?"

Lu Chiyuan closed the cap of his pen. He was determined to win this project. Even without Jiang Chen's support, he would not give up.

"You have to lead others to work overtime, fix the inappropriate parts, and send it to me before the end of get off work tomorrow."

Lu Chiyuan gave instructions, signaling the person in charge to go back. He then dialed the internal line and asked his assistant to help him arrange a meeting with the CEO of the bidding company.

He would not easily give up to Gu Tingsen things that belonged to him.