Chapter 63 Control
Jiang Jin picked up the water cup and drank several sips in a row before he calmed down. He wiped his lips and asked, "Grandma, why do you say that?"
"Tsk..." Grandma Jiang rolled her eyes at him with disdain. "Who can you fool with your little tricks? Only that muddled Liu Suping."
"Grandma, do you mean that Uncle Han also knew about it back then?" Jiang Jin asked in confusion.
"Han Yourong certainly knows better than anyone else, but it's a pity that he didn't live long. If he had lived until now, the girl wouldn't have..." Grandma Jiang sighed, "Oh, what a pity, she was originally a smart and beautiful girl."
Jiang Jin was silent, his throat was choked and he couldn't say anything.
I thought I could hide it from everyone at first, but I didn't expect that it had already been seen by others.
"There's nothing to regret. He treats her very well." Jiang Jin said softly.
Despite the dull pain in his chest, he couldn't bear to say anything bad about her. There were rumors online that she was selling her body for money, but he would rather believe that they had feelings for each other.
That would make him feel better.
Grandma Jiang sat down across from him and sighed, "That girl from the Han family used to be a good kid. When you were close to her, I knew it but didn't stop you. I thought you were both smart people. You could go to college, find a good job, start a family, and live a good life on your own. But who knew that man proposes, God disposes. I didn't expect that neither of you would be content with an ordinary life. Not you, and not her either."
She shook her head and said nothing more, carefully wiping the water chestnut-colored tabletop with the rag in her hand.
Jiang Jin paused and defended himself, "Grandma, I also want you to live a good life."
"Give me a good life?" Grandma Jiang stopped what she was doing and stared at him with cloudy eyes. When she saw Jiang Jin nod, she sighed and shook her head. "How old am I? How long can I live? I can't eat or play now, so how can I have a good life?"
Jiang Jin had finished his soaked rice and took the empty bowl out to wash it before returning to put it in the cupboard. "Grandma, at least you don't have to work so hard, having to buy groceries and cook for yourself. Also, at least you don't have to live in this shabby house. It's stuffy, hot, and humid, and it's not good for your health."
He looked around. After not seeing her for a few years, the house had become even darker and damper. The ground was damp, the white walls were yellowing, large patches of black and gray mold floated in the corners, and a thick layer of dust accumulated on the window frames. He picked up the rag on the table and carefully wiped the grease from the cracks and crevices of the old table. He lowered his eyes and said, "Grandma, this house is old. If you move in with me, I'll be able to take care of you."
"I'm not going." Grandma Jiang shook her head and refused, her tone firm: "I don't want to go to the place where you and your rich girlfriend live."
"She doesn't live with me." Jiang Jin said.
"I don't want that either. I'm old enough to not bother other people."
"Then I'll find you another place and someone to serve you?"
"I don't want it either." Grandma Jiang shook her head. "I don't want anyone to serve me. I have my own hands and feet, and I can still move. I don't want anyone to get in my way."
Jiang Jin chuckled, then shook his head and sighed, "Grandma, you're clearly making me worried."
"Okay, stop talking nonsense. It's not like you just found out about my temper today. Just tell me what you want to ask. I have to watch TV later." Grandma Jiang said impatiently.
There was a color TV on the chest of drawers in the house. This was the only thing Grandma Jiang asked Jiang Jin to buy for her.
"Well, I asked Aunt Liu what happened that day? Where does she live now?" Jiang Jincan pondered for a moment and asked.
Grandma Jiang looked up at him for a few deep glances, pursed her lips slightly, and tapped his forehead with her palm. "You, you really were right. You really came here for the girl next door..."
"Grandma, I'm just asking."
Grandma Jiang looked at him and warned, "You're now engaged to that girl from the Gu family. It's all on the news on your phone. And you're still trying to provoke the girl next door. Be careful."
"Grandma, if you don't understand, I naturally have the right to ask." Jiang Jin looked at his grandmother pleadingly, with the same expression as when he was a child.
Grandma Jiang sighed, sat down and told her everything that happened that afternoon.
Gu Ningwei looked thoughtful. The lights in the pub were dim and there were many people. A weak light hung on the top of the black gold metal cup rack on the bar. Half of it illuminated his face, while the other half was lost in darkness, making it impossible to tell the emotions in his eyes.
Jiang Jin thought, it was just like his personality, half direct and frank, half deep and secretive, making it hard to figure out.
Jiang Jin met Gu Ningwei when he was studying for a master's degree. His schoolwork was boring and heavy, his life was lonely and isolated, and his finances were tight. He even regretted giving up Han Que and the job he had found. It was not worth it to come here to study for a master's degree.
Entering a top university and completing the gilding, but seeing those people at the top of the pyramid up close, they are high above, looking down on everyone else, not only living an extremely luxurious life, but also having a bright future already arranged by their families. They only need to complete the gilding before they can step onto a higher level.
As for him, even if he worked hard and tried his best to get this diploma, it was still not as good as what others had while chatting and laughing.
It was during that period that Jiang Jin met Gu Ningwei. In the circle of Chinese international students, Gu Ningwei was a dazzling figure. His appearance and family background were all praised by people behind him. What was even more rare was that he was humble and low-key, even a little lonely and depressed, and incompatible with the people around him. Later, Jiang Jin heard from others that his best friend committed suicide by jumping off a building, which caused him psychological trauma.
Jiang Jin wanted to take the initiative to interact with him, and naturally he also had the intention of getting close to him. Gu Ningwei had no grudge against him, and slowly they became friends. Gu Ningli flew from the UK for vacation during the summer vacation and visited her brother by the way. She fell in love with Jiang Jin at first sight, but Jiang Jin didn't dare to accept it and was hesitant.
Gu Ningwei advised him, "Our Gu family also comes from a common background. Our fathers caught up with the good times of these decades. They started from scratch, with bare hands, and fought hard to get to where they are today. Where does the prejudice against family background come from? Moreover, with your intelligence and talent, Jiang Jin, you will definitely have a bright future. My sister has a spoiled temper and a weak character. Instead of marrying a playboy of equal status and suffering in the future, it is better for her to find someone like you who is serious and knows how to cherish her."
With Gu Ningwei's support, Jiang Jin dared to accept Gu Ningli's love. Gu Zhiguang initially insisted on opposing it, but later with Gu Ningwei's mediation and persuasion, he gradually accepted the reality.
Jiang Jin was always grateful for this favor, until he came back and met Han Que, and Gu Ningwei happened to fall for Han Que again.
"According to my grandmother, Aunt Liu rarely looks at her phone, let alone the news. But after Uncle Han passed away, she started to have some issues." Jiang Jin pointed to his forehead. "She started talking incoherently and rambling. If no one hadn't told her specifically, she wouldn't have understood what was going on."
"That is to say, some people felt that online violence and public pressure were not enough, so they deliberately went to her house and used Han Que's mother as a tool to further pressure her."
Gu Ningwei's fingers tapped lightly on the bar table, seemingly distracted.
"But how do they know so much?" After a long silence, he suddenly turned around and looked at Jiang Jin again, with a half-smile: "I'm referring to Han Que's family situation."
The deep meaning of this glance made Jiang Jin break out in a cold sweat, and he quickly denied it, "It has nothing to do with me, I would never do such a thing."
"I know." Gu Ningwei quickly interrupted him, "Even if you don't want me and Han Que to be together, you won't do anything to hurt her, not to mention..."
Seeing Jiang Jin's stunned expression, Gu Ningwei stopped smiling and didn't point it out anymore.
After a moment of silence, Gu Ningwei changed the subject, "By the way, how serious is the situation with Shunxin?"
"I'm holding on." Jiang Jin shook his head: "But it won't be long, your uncle..."
"He's completely crazy, isn't he?" Gu Ningwei sneered. "He's probably lost count of how much money he's siphoned from the group over the years. Now he's bringing Shunxin in. Surfacedly, it's to help the group out of its immediate needs, but secretly, he's hoping to make another killing." He glanced at Jiang Jin and said, "You'd better be careful."
Jiang Jin rubbed his forehead helplessly and said helplessly: "What can I do? He threw all these things to me. He has a passport from another country and can just walk away. I don't have one."
It's not that Jiang Jin doesn't know what Gu Zhiguang is planning, but he has no choice. Even if he quits his job, he won't be able to explain to Gu Ningli.
Gu Ningwei curled the corners of his lips, lowered his eyes, looked at the wine in the glass, picked up the glass and drank it all in one gulp.
In early summer, the grass grows wildly, the flowers bloom, the breeze blows through the treetops, the sky is clear, the sun is shining, the blue sea is crystal clear, and the top famous football club competitions are in full swing.
All the men in the Gu family are football fans. No matter how busy they were in the past, whenever there was a major event, the Gu brothers would definitely fly to the scene to watch it. It was also a great opportunity for Gu Zhiguang to make connections overseas.
The situation this year was special and disputes continued, so it was decided that Gu Zhicheng would stay in the group to handle daily work, while Gu Zhiguang would still go abroad, under the pretext of watching the game, to seek overseas funding opportunities.
Gu Zhicheng originally wanted Gu Ningwei to accompany him and stay away from trouble, but Gu Zhiguang had an excuse. If he let Gu Ningwei leave now, it would make the He family more suspicious, so he only took his most trusted assistant with him.
At the automated border control lane at the international airport, Gu Zhiguang, holding his passport, prepared to swipe through as usual. However, his card remained unrecognized after several attempts. Frowning slightly, he turned to the automated check-in counter and impatiently inquired, "What's going on? I've been able to pass through using facial recognition before, so why isn't it working this time?"
The border inspector took his passport and held it up to the computer screen. He looked him up and down again, confirming: "Are you Mr. Gu Zhiguang?"
Gu Zhiguang nodded and said yes.
"I'm sorry, you can't leave at the moment."
Gu Zhiguang was shocked and raised his voice uncontrollably: "What do you mean? What crime have I committed that I can't come and go freely?"
"We have received a notice from the relevant department that you are temporarily unable to leave the country. Please understand." The border inspection officer's voice was flat and natural, without a trace of emotion.
Gu Zhiguang stood there, his face grim. After a ten-second pause, he turned and left. His assistant, carrying his suitcase, quickly followed him, "Mr. Gu, should I contact a lawyer now?"
Gu Zhiguang waved his hand. "Not for now." He was silent for a moment. "Let's talk about it when we get back. Now is not the time to talk."
The assistant understood what was going on and immediately broke out in a cold sweat. His cold shirt stuck to his back. He pursed his lips and said nothing more.
Afterwards, Gu Zhiguang learned from his lawyer that due to the huge debts borne by the "Chengguang" Group, the two brothers had been controlled and unable to leave.
Gu Zhiguang still had a glimmer of hope in his heart, "I'm not the legal representative. What does the group's debt have to do with me personally?"
The lawyer said, "You and Chairman Gu are both major shareholders, so naturally you are also on the list."
Gu Zhiguang hesitated for a moment: "What about my daughter? Can she go out?"
The lawyer shook his head: "I'm afraid that's difficult."
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