Chapter 119 Express Delivery
At Gu Jinhong's command, the bodyguards guarding the old house surrounded Gu Suixing and blocked her way.
Gu Suixing paused, turned around, and said with a half-smile, "You can stop me for a while, but can you stop me for a lifetime?"
Gu Jinhong stared at him intently without saying a word.
Indeed, his grandson has grown up. He can keep him confined for a while, but not forever.
He just couldn't understand what was so good about that woman that made him oppose his grandfather time and time again.
The butler called out softly, "Old sir."
Gu Jinhong asked coldly, "You're willing to give up the Gu family business for a woman?"
Gu Suixing said in a calm tone, "The capable should take the place. If Grandpa thinks Gu Jingdong is more suitable than me, that's not necessarily a bad thing."
After saying that, Gu Suixing didn't linger and strode out.
Gu Jinhong's face turned extremely ugly.
Other young masters fight tooth and nail for their family fortunes, like the Tang family, where even brothers are fighting to the death. But this kid is different; he just throws away his huge family business without a second thought.
Gu Jinhong had considered using force to compel this grandson to submit, but what use was it if he detained him but his heart wasn't in it?
His eldest son and daughter both resented him and wouldn't listen to him, and his grandson always went against him. His career was smooth sailing, but he just couldn't handle his family affairs well.
Gu Jinhong sometimes couldn't help but wonder, had he really done something wrong? But what man in the world doesn't make mistakes?
He wronged his first wife in their marriage, but he gave her the most stable position, gave their children an absolute advantage, and provided them with the best education. He even went so far as to suppress his illegitimate children and prevent them from having any contact with the core of the Gu family.
He even doted on his eldest son's child. From the moment the child was born, he planned to give him the best of everything and make him the most glamorous young master in City A.
He has done his best, so why won't they listen to him? Why do they still leave him one by one?
He has many sons and grandsons. Does he really think he can't live without them?
Seeing that Gu Jinhong gave no further instructions, the bodyguards did not stop him and silently retreated.
Huo Yao's expression had returned to calm. She glanced at Gu Jinhong without saying a word and then left.
The magnificent and luxurious Gu mansion is now only occupied by Gu Jinhong, a "lonely old man".
After what seemed like an eternity, Gu Jinhong finally spoke: "How's the situation with the Lu family? You..."
Before the housekeeper could even get started, he knew that Gu Jinhong was planning to use the same old trick again, threatening Lu Fengqing with the Lu family's influence, and then having Lu Fengqing "persuade" Gu Suixing.
This method is good, and it has worked before, but times have changed, and we can't do it now.
The butler sighed and reminded him, "Sir, have you forgotten? The Gu family and the Lu family have a major project to collaborate on this year. Both sides have invested a lot, and the project spans the next two or three years. If something happens to the Lu family midway through, the Gu family will also be greatly affected."
An investment of several hundred billion is something even the Gu family cannot afford to lose, so the Lu family cannot act for the time being.
Not only can it not be moved, but we also have to pray that it will be alright, at least until the project is completed.
Gu Jinhong was taken aback, then suddenly burst into laughter.
Now that things have come to this point, what is there that he doesn't understand?
The problems that were previously ignored have come to the surface one by one.
For example, a major project that was hard-won, a lucrative opportunity, and that kid so easily agreed to the board's decision to seek cooperation. For example, was choosing the Lu family to prevent other families from rising in power, or were there other ulterior motives? For example, with the Lu family on the verge of collapse, how could they convince the bank to continue lending?
Now it seems he doesn't even need to ask or investigate; his good grandson is most likely behind this. Given that kid's reckless nature, if he's really determined to like that woman and want to protect the Lu family for her sake, he could easily be a guarantor for them.
The Lu family has vast assets and may be able to turn things around if given the chance. The banks also wouldn't want to see the Lu family declare bankruptcy with huge debts. With someone acting as guarantor, they're naturally happy to do them a favor.
Gu Jinhong turned to the butler and said, "Look at him, he's got ten steps ahead for every step he takes. His ability and temperament are unmatched, even Zhenjun can't compare to him. You say he's so outstanding and good, why can't he listen to his grandfather? With power and wealth in his hands, he could have any woman he wanted, so why is he so fixated on one woman?"
The butler shook his head. “Old sir, you, a married man, don’t understand the love and affections of young people, so I understand even less. However, the fourth young master is right about one thing: the master can’t have been lying there for so many years for nothing. Since the other party’s target is Miss Lu, sooner or later they will leave clues. You might as well investigate Miss Lu.”
Gu Jinhong took a deep breath. "It's time to investigate. But no matter what, I will not let that illegitimate daughter enter the Gu family!"
But before that...
Gu Jinhong: "Have you found out about the attack on Gu's Company's system before?"
The butler only said, "It seems to be related to the Tang family."
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Gu Suixing had just returned to the city when he received a call from Huo Yao.
No need to guess, everyone knows what to ask when you open it.
Gu Suixing hung up immediately without answering.
He didn't plan to tell his mother about this. His mother just needed to go to work, come home, and watch TV; she didn't need to worry about anything else.
While waiting at a red light, Gu Suixing picked up her phone and sent a message to Lu Fengqing.
[XXXXXXX: Asleep?]
[My Little Fairy: Not yet]
This note was changed by Lu Fengqing herself using Gu Suixing's phone.
Gu Suixing dared to give her her bank card to make things up, so changing a note in her contacts was nothing. She just wanted to make her happy and never changed it back.
It was inconvenient to send a text message while driving, and Gu Suixing was about to make a call when he received a call from Fang Ning.
"Mr. Gu," Fang Ning's voice came through the receiver, "Miss Lu received a package tonight."
Fang Ning wouldn't call her over a regular delivery, so Gu Suixing asked, "What's inside?"
“A few white roses and a badly cut photograph,” Fang Ning said. “The person in the photograph is Miss Lu.”
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