As if sensing each other's thoughts, their eyes met. Mo Huaixing spoke up as she wished, but not to help her.
"Mr. Fu, Young Master Fu, we are currently in the central part of the Taicang Ocean, 6,500 nautical miles from China. The J95 aircraft has a short range and cannot fly the entire way back; the J72 aircraft is under repair and will be able to fly in three days; the only aircraft available now is the J96."
Gan Tang could only help herself, and tried to say, "Dad, I want to personally send them off when I return to China, otherwise they... will worry about me."
As soon as the words left his mouth, Lu Zhengqian's face grew darker and darker, and Gan Tang unconsciously lowered her voice, the last few words barely audible.
Although He Zhong had suffered a loss in silence, he still smiled and reminded her, "My dear niece, you are the daughter of the Lu Group. Why are you meeting with irrelevant people? There is no longer any Gan Tang in this world."
Lu Zhengqian allowed them to live, but forbade them to ever think about his daughter again. The only way was to make them believe that their daughter was dead.
Gan Tang understood the code and secretly comforted herself: It's okay, since they want me to "die," they definitely won't ask my parents any questions.
“Dad, I’ll take the J96 back myself. I should be back in three days at the latest.” Fu Shaojie was unusually quick-witted, directly acknowledging the decision to return and successfully changing the subject: “Dr. Mu Zi, when will Father’s surgery be performed?”
This is what he's most worried about right now. Even the best doctors face risks during surgery. He needs to stay by his father's side to protect his own interests.
Lu Zhengqian looked at everyone and said, "I've decided not to have the surgery."
Dr. Mu Zi advised, "Mr. Fu, my new treatment method is not yet mature. A heart transplant is the safest option. Your recurrence of your old injury, which triggered a heart attack, is the best proof of that."
After the surgery, Dr. Mu Zi planned to let Mr. Fu recover a bit before performing a heart transplant. Unexpectedly, Mr. Fu asked him if there were any new treatments that didn't require a heart transplant.
He proudly introduced his new treatment method, but Mr. Fu was surprised that he actually dared to try it. The more he thought about it, the more afraid he was of potential danger.
Lu Zhengqian shook his head: "It's only three months, I plan to give it a try."
"But……"
Lu Zhengqian stopped Dr. Mu Zi from speaking and looked at Gan Tang: "Only this heart has ever been moved by your mother, and I don't want to abandon it."
The tenderness and determination in his eyes moved Gan Tang. She grasped Lu Zhengqian's hands and nodded gladly, "I'll stay with Dad!"
She wasn't a saint, but she still wanted to save the woman who was just like herself.
Fu Cheng asked, "Godfather, would you like to receive treatment on the island or in China?"
Lu Zhengqian said, "Let's go back to China!"
Fu Cheng said, "Then I will reschedule my trip and announce my return to China."
A massive deserted island has been discovered in international waters, and the Lu Group plans to develop it. Their trip is ostensibly a month-long island exploration mission. Lu Zhengqian is a well-known figure, and his actions are closely watched by the media. Since they intend to return to China, they need to find a suitable reason to announce it publicly.
“No need!” Lu Zhengqian waved his hand. “In the past two years, I’ve always felt that the Lu Group is being targeted. Let’s stick to the original plan and not create any unnecessary complications.”
As they spoke, the waiters brought out the dishes one after another, and now the empty white table was filled with exquisite dishes.
Lu Zhengqian picked up his chopsticks. "Let's eat first!"
The steaming hot black chicken soup was placed in the most conspicuous place, and Lin Shuang got up to serve him the soup.
Immediately afterwards, the three men standing behind He Zhong, Fu Shaojie, and Fu Cheng stepped forward to serve them soup, which was still the same black chicken soup. After the three men drank, Lu Zhengqian drank some.
For several dishes in a row, Lin Shuang served Lu Zhengqian first, then He Zhong, Fu Shaojie, and Fu Cheng ate first, and then Lu Zhengqian ate.
Is this to prevent someone from poisoning them? Gan Tang was dumbfounded. She never expected that the rules in the underworld were comparable to those of an ancient feudal dynasty.
"Tang'er, is it not to your liking?" Lu Zhengqian asked when he saw that she hadn't touched her chopsticks.
Since she, Lin Shuang, and Dr. Mu Zi didn't have anyone to serve them, the waiters put the food on their plates.
"No!" Gan Tang hurriedly picked up her chopsticks and started eating.
Lu Zhengqian was ill and couldn't eat much, so he put down his chopsticks after a short while. As if they had agreed beforehand, everyone else followed suit. Gan Tang didn't keep up, and the sound of her putting down her chopsticks alone drew attention.
"Keep eating!" Lu Zhengqian smiled, a rare occurrence for him.
Lin Shuang got up and pushed Lu Zhengqian away. Her table was spotless; she hadn't even had a bite to eat.
Ali called Fu Shaojie away.
The tense atmosphere immediately relaxed.
Fu Cheng touched Mo Huaixing's lower back, his hand covered in sticky substance, and said angrily in a low voice, "Hurry up and come back to the room with me."
Gan Tang shuddered as she recalled the scene of them in bed.
"Niece, time to eat!" He Zhong leaned down and turned his head, his smiling face close to Gan Tang's.
Gan Tang felt uncomfortable with that smile, so she returned a polite smile and said, "I'm full, you can continue."
After saying that, he got up and left.
“My dear niece!” He Zhong also stood up and advised, “You are now my precious daughter, so you must protect yourself and not let anyone with ulterior motives take advantage of you.”
Thank you!
Gan Tang gave a polite reply and walked towards the deck. Standing on the deck, gazing at the boundless sea, she felt both free and lost. The sea breeze brushed against her cheeks, with a stinging sensation from the salt rubbing against them.
She never imagined that her life would be bought with her parents' freedom.
Mom and Dad, you must be safe. Your daughter will bring you back.
A hand patted Gan Tang's shoulder. Gan Tang turned around and saw Fu Shaojie standing behind her, looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated.
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