Chapter 146 Now, everything she sees is a trap.
Huang Haoran was surprised for a moment.
"But I'm afraid of going to jail."
Ji Ying glanced at him and said, "Gu Yanchen can't bear to see his sweetheart suffer, so he should let her out in the next couple of days."
Huang Haoran's gaze towards Ji Ying suddenly changed.
“I’ve hurt you, how can I trust that you’ll let me go after I take the money?” He was very wary.
Ji Ying bent down and straightened his shirt collar.
"You can choose not to believe me and continue to the airport."
After saying that, he hailed a real ride-hailing car for her and continued to take her to her destination.
Ji Ying got into Liang Yanchuan's car.
"Do you think he will stay?" Liang Yanchuan asked.
“He loves money and fame, just like Guo Guqing.”
"But this kind of person could betray allies at any time. If you cooperate with him, you have to be wary of him," Liang Yanchuan warned.
“I’m not collaborating with him,” Ji Ying smiled, “it’s a mutually beneficial arrangement.”
Liang Yanchuan nodded, "It's not so easy to scheme against Gu Yanchen, so be careful."
Ji Ying pursed her lips and remained silent.
Liang Yanchuan thought of another person, "Avoid Liang Jian if you can. Second Uncle isn't in Kunshi, he'll probably go a little crazy."
However, Ji Ying's focus wasn't on Liang Jian, but rather on the question, "Your second uncle is gone?"
"Yes, he returned to Beijing the day before yesterday. On the surface, he is the president of the Fuyao Energy Association, but in reality, he is not an ordinary person. Many military projects have to go through his desk. He is not a simple person."
Ji Ying didn't hear the second half of what he said.
She noticed that Liang Yizhi had left the day before yesterday.
That is, he left after the two parted ways at the convention center.
But he didn't mention it at all.
Moreover, in the past two days, she has sent him messages asking about the injury to his finger, but he hasn't replied to a single one.
Ji Ying felt as if something had scraped her face; it hurt a little.
His closeness and provocation in the experience center were merely a way for him to relieve tension under pressure.
She took it seriously and kept thinking about it, which is kind of ridiculous.
Having experienced Gu Yanchen, how could she still believe in those illusions?
Ji Ying pinched her own face hard.
"What are you doing?" Liang Yanchuan stopped her.
Ji Ying let go, leaving a red mark on her face.
"It's okay, I was just a little dazed, but I'm awake now."
Liang Yanchuan thought she was sleepy. "What time did you go to bed last night?"
“I will settle things regarding Liang Jian. Help me investigate Gu Yi; we can’t let Grandpa leave like this,” Ji Ying said.
Upon hearing this, Liang Yanchuan's eyes darkened slightly. "Alright."
Just then, Ji Ying's phone rang.
It turned out to be the landline at the Gu family's old house.
Ji Ying paused for two seconds before answering the call.
The housekeeper said the old lady was ill and hoped to see her.
After thinking it over for a moment, Ji Ying agreed.
Liang Yanchuan escorted her to the entrance of the Gu family's old residence, but did not wait for her to avoid being disturbed.
Ji Ying walked into the old house alone.
The plants and trees remain the same, yet the stillness feels strange.
This place was once the most prestigious family in Kun City, and every brick and stone exuded an imposing aura. Now, that sharpness has dissipated, leaving only a heavy emptiness.
As soon as I stepped into the living room, I smelled a strong odor of Chinese medicine.
The butler came out and announced, "Young Madam has arrived."
Ji Ying smiled and said, "Uncle Zhao, I'm getting a divorce from Gu Yanchen soon, so please call me Miss Ji."
The butler replied respectfully, "As long as you and the young master haven't registered your marriage, you're still the young mistress of the Gu family. It's not too late to change your address after the divorce."
Ji Ying didn't argue with him and followed him to the old lady's bedroom.
Grandma Gu was half-lying on the couch when she saw her coming, and immediately tried to get up.
Ji Ying hurried over and tucked the pillow around her head. "Madam, please lie down comfortably."
After not seeing her for several days, the old lady's once vigorous spirit had diminished considerably.
She sighed and said, "I'm so old now, I've long seen through life and death. The reason I can't close my eyes is because I'm not reconciled. My grandson has treated the veterans and important ministers in the company who helped my husband build the empire very well, but when Gu Gong said a few words, they turned around and supported Gu Yi. Yan Chen is in a really tough position now."
Ji Ying remained completely calm and gently patted the old lady's hand.
"He is Gu Yanchen, he has the ability to handle everything, you should take good care of your health."
Grandma Gu turned to look at her, "Oh? You still haven't looked down on him?"
Ji Ying felt there was something wrong with what the old lady said, so she replied, "He is the heir you personally supported, you should trust your own judgment."
Grandma Gu gave a wry smile. "This child has been sensible since he was little. It's precisely because he's too sensible that he considers the family mission as a responsibility above all else, which is why you misunderstood him."
Ji Ying remained silent.
Seeing her expression, Old Mrs. Gu continued, "Girl, I know you still have feelings for Yan Chen. Although he hasn't said anything to me, I can tell that he and that woman are not what you imagine. Forgive him, okay?"
As she spoke, Grandma Gu took her hand.
“Madam,” Ji Ying said calmly, “even if it is a second marriage, with the Gu family’s status, what kind of noble ladies can’t Gu Yanchen find? There are many people more outstanding than me, so you don’t need to be fixated on me.”
The wrinkles on Old Mrs. Gu's face tightened for a moment, then her gaze sharpened.
"Their sincerity can't compare to yours. At least you won't stab Yan Chen in the back when he's already besieged on all sides. In my heart, I still think you're the best."
Ji Ying's expression remained unchanged, but she had already conveyed the weight of the old lady's words.
I called her here to give her a warning.
If one's mental fortitude is not up to par, one might immediately be startled and reveal their true intentions.
Once, in the comfortable nest provided by Gu Yanchen, I simply didn't want to think too complicatedly about people's hearts, but ended up being wounded all over.
Now, she sees everything as a trap.
For her, the old lady's methods were nothing more than a normal psychological battle.
Thinking of this, she smiled gently.
“Madam, the stones in the yard that are tripping over things should be moved. But if they are not moved and no action is taken, it proves that the owner still likes them. You still don’t understand your grandson’s heart.”
After saying that, she made an excuse to leave.
As soon as Ji Ying left, the housekeeper came in.
The old lady sat up nimbly from the bed, her back straight, her eyes clear and bright.
Her face darkened, and she said coldly, "She really is going to make a move against Yan Chen."
Zhao Ping frowned. "Then hurry up and tell the young master. He's already struggling enough dealing with Master Gong, Young Master Yi, and those old fogies in the company. If Madam stabs him in the back, he'll be finished!"
The old lady shook her head. "Yan Chen won't believe it. Even if he did, he would just let her do it."
Zhao Ping seemed to understand the old lady's meaning, and a look of horror appeared in his eyes.
"You mean... to strike first against the young mistress?"
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