Chapter 166 Gu Hanlin is more like a father
Gu Hanchi vehemently denied it; at this moment, he couldn't admit to anything: "Nonsense! When did I ever know your mother? Don't try to scam me!"
He hated Luo Huining too much to admit he knew her.
That was the biggest stain on his life.
Luo Zhiwei seemed to have expected Gu Hanchi to lie. She coldly retorted, "Yes, how could you know my mother? My mother was just naive when she was young and met a scumbag. But thankfully, my mother eventually found out his identity, became disheartened, and developed hatred. That scumbag is probably the man my mother hates the most."
Her eyes were as cold as frost, and her gaze was sinister. If looks could kill, Gu Hanchi would probably have been torn to pieces by her long ago.
Gu Hanchi's heart sank. What did Luo Zhiwei mean? Had Luo Huining discovered his identity?
How could that be?
He had concealed himself very well, so why was he still discovered?
However, even if he is discovered, so what? Luo Huining betrayed him first, so it is only right that she bears his retaliatory wrath.
Gu Hanchi said coldly, gave a disdainful laugh, and calmly took a sip of tea: "What's the use of telling us that your mother met a scumbag?"
"Why don't you dig your mother out of her grave and get justice for her?"
Gu Hanchi was so focused on targeting Luo Zhiwei that he completely forgot about the occasion.
Before Old Master Gu could get angry, Lu Jingxiao slammed his hand on the table, his eyes filled with malice: "Third Uncle Gu, if you can't speak properly, you can donate your tongue to someone in need. How can you say something like that? Have you given up your manners after all these years in a wheelchair?"
“If you still can’t speak properly, I don’t mind teaching you a lesson on behalf of the old man!” Lu Jingxiao continued coldly, “Luo Huining is my future mother-in-law. By saying that, you’re rubbing my face in the ground.”
Old Master Gu also sternly rebuked, "Third son, apologize. Respect for the dead is paramount. How can you speak to Ms. Luo Huining like this? Is this how you should be treated as an elder?"
Gu Hanchi was stunned. He also regretted his careless words earlier. Now he actually had to apologize to a junior. It was a disgrace.
"No, I can't accept your apology, Third Master Gu. However, please remember what you said today. I will seek justice for my mother, and I will send that scum to hell so that he will apologize to my mother in person."
Gu Hanchi, you'd better remember what I said today.
You insulted my mother and even tried to dig up her grave. Even if you die in the future, I will grind your bones to dust.
Grandpa Gu felt sorry for Luo Zhiwei. He looked at her kindly and said, "Weiwei, don't take it to heart. It's my fault for not teaching him properly. I'll teach him a lesson when we get home. This is our first meeting. Let's not let irrelevant people spoil our enjoyment."
"Okay, I'll do whatever the old man says."
Aside from the minor incident involving Gu Hanchi, the meal was generally pleasant and harmonious.
Liang Yu was very gentle throughout, taking care of Luo Zhiwei. She had never had a daughter in her life and longed for one, but she had an accident during childbirth. Although she had recovered well over the years, her husband Gu Hanlin was unwilling to have one. She had even plotted against him a few times before.
But at that time her body had not fully recovered and she did not get the result she wanted. After Gu Hanlin found out about her ulterior motives, he had his tubal ligation done, completely shattering her dream of having a daughter.
I liked Luo Zhiwei at first sight, really liked her.
If this were her daughter, she would give her all the good things in the world; how could she bear to let her suffer?
The eldest brother is really something. He has a daughter and a son, but he doesn't hurry up and acknowledge them as his own and bring them home. He actually listens to the third brother... That third brother...
"Weiwei, if you need anything in the future, just tell your aunt, and your aunt will be there for you as soon as possible."
Liang Yu placed a shrimp into Luo Zhiwei's bowl, her expression very gentle.
"Okay, Auntie."
Calling her "Auntie" shouldn't be a problem, right?
Just consider it as following Lu Jingxiao's lead.
Liang Yu was overjoyed to see her agree: "Good, good girl."
Seeing his wife happy, Gu Hanlin couldn't help but smile and started chatting with Luo Zhiwei: "Weiwei, your aunt has always wanted a daughter. I told her not to take any more risks. She was very happy to see you. She liked you from the moment Yulin showed us your picture."
"We'll be in the capital for the next year. Your aunt will be bothering you when she's bored. She wants to go shopping and have dinner with her daughter. If you... if you have time, you can fulfill her wish."
Luo Zhiwei was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. She hadn't expected that the Gu family would still treat them with genuine affection.
Gu Hanlin then looked at Gu Beixiao. Although his expression wasn't as kind as his towards Luo Zhiwei, it was still gentle: "Beixiao, right? I heard you started your own business. I just came back from abroad with a project. The other party is asking for 2-3 companies to cooperate. You and Jingxiao, come to the company tomorrow, and we'll discuss it together."
We should keep the good stuff within our own family.
He did want to bring Li Huaijin along, but he had no relevant experience in working with him, so he decided against it this time.
I believe that kid can understand him.
Gu Beixiao stared at Gu Hanlin in astonishment. Compared to Gu Hancheng, this second uncle by blood seemed more like a father.
From the bottom of their hearts, Gu Hanlin and Ms. Liang Yu genuinely welcomed them. Even though he and Weiwei were past the age of needing a father and family, they were still moved by their sincerity.
Looking at what Gu Hancheng did, he did nothing, which is quite absurd.
He nodded slightly to Gu Hanlin: "Yes, I will go with President Lu tomorrow."
Whether the cooperation can be achieved depends on whether the company can afford it; if not, he won't force it.
Grandpa Gu was very satisfied with his second son's performance. This was the kind of promising talent that the Gu family had nurtured, unlike those two idiots who were just annoying to look at.
Gu Yulin, who had been watching silently from the side, suddenly said to his father, "Dad, can you include me in the collaboration? I want to..."
Gu Hanlin snapped at him impatiently, "I don't have a position in the company, so this collaboration is definitely going to fall to you. Are you trying to slack off? None of you are familiar with this project. I brought you here to hear what this project mainly entails, the direction of the collaboration, and so on. The final implementation will be handled by you, and the final decision will depend on the partner."
It wasn't that he didn't want to get involved in the company's affairs; it was just that... after the third brother broke his leg, he hadn't given his second brother a friendly look.
Over the years, he had wanted to retire, but... out of the three brothers, he only had one son, and he didn't know who to pass the company on to. He and his eldest brother had managed the company together until Gu Yulin grew up and obtained his MBA degree, at which point he and his eldest brother handed the company over to Gu Yulin.
These brothers never interfered in the company's affairs again.
He didn't want any more discord between his brothers. He wasn't exactly living a good life at home, which is why he'd been taking his wife on trips all these years to avoid that.
He hadn't missed the third brother's face falling just now, which is why he changed his tune.
Gu Yulin seemed oblivious to everything: "Okay, I understand, Dad. The three of us will definitely be able to make this collaboration a success."
The project Dad brought back will definitely make a lot of money.
"Second Brother, it's fine if you bring Jingxiao along for the cooperation, but why do you have to bring outsiders as well? Wouldn't it be enough for the Gu family and the Lu family to handle this project, with just 2-3 companies?"
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