Chapter 121 Disdain
When Zhu Cuihua learned that Old Master Gu already knew that Gu Yanxiao was in Beijing and had undergone surgery to remove the bullet, she immediately became nervous.
Before she could even speak, Gu Jianjun dropped another bombshell, leaving her completely stunned.
"You... what did you say? The old man intends to bring back that good-for-nothing Gu Yanxiao?"
Zhu Cuihua's face contorted with intense resentment.
"That's right."
When Gu Jianjun saw Zhu Cuihua's twisted and ferocious appearance, a look of disgust flashed in his eyes.
It must be said that Zhu Cuihua was quite beautiful when she was young.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have disregarded his own father's objections and insisted on marrying a woman from such a humble background.
In addition, Zhu Cuihua was very good at disguising herself, appearing tender and affectionate, as gentle as water.
But now it seems, there's no gentleness at all, no beauty like water.
She was clearly a venomous shrew.
"No! We absolutely cannot let him come back. If he comes back, what will become of Yanfeng...?"
Zhu Cuihua couldn't bring herself to say what she was about to say.
Even though she was unwilling to admit it, the reason why Gu Yanfeng was able to participate in that closed training was because of the merits that Gu Yanxiao had made in the past.
If it weren't for Old Master Gu using his position as Gu Yanxiao's superior to transfer the credit that should have belonged to Gu Yanxiao to Gu Yanfeng, it would have been much better.
Based on Gu Yanfeng's abilities, there is absolutely no way he could have obtained a training spot in the military this time.
"What you're saying, do you think I don't know it?"
Gu Jianjun waved his hand dismissively, interrupting her.
Frustrated, he said, "But now that the old man has spoken personally, what can I do? The reason I'm telling you this is to ask you, when you sent people to cause trouble for Su Xiangwan, did you do it cleanly enough? Did you leave any evidence against them?"
Hearing Gu Jianjun ask this, Zhu Cuihua's face turned pale, and she stammered, "I...I just sent two people to kidnap Su Xiangwan for a few days, but I don't think they left any evidence, so they shouldn't be able to pin it on me."
Although that's what she said, Zhu Cuihua was still apprehensive. After all, she hadn't seen Lai Tou and Gou Sheng since then, and she didn't know if they had actually made a move.
However, since there has been no news from the other party for so long, they must have taken my money but failed to do anything, which is why they haven't come back to collect the remaining money!
That should be it!
After all, those people are inherently dishonest.
Hearing Zhu Cuihua say this, Gu Jianjun felt relieved.
He nodded and said, "In that case, it doesn't matter if Gu Yanxiao comes back. He's already retired from the army. Even if he's had surgery, he'll probably go back to Liaoning Province after a period of recuperation. Don't forget, his current status is that of a sent-down youth. He has no vested interest in us and won't affect us."
Zhu Cuihua breathed a sigh of relief: "You're right, they're just two educated youths sent to the countryside. Right now, all they can think about is how to cultivate those two acres of land well!"
Just thinking about how Su Xiangwan, who was usually as proud as a princess and always had to be chauffeured around, was now working hard in the countryside, Zhu Cuihua felt incredibly happy.
This joy made her subconsciously ignore the fact that the Su Xiangwan she had seen last time didn't seem like someone from the countryside at all; she was still so noble and elegant that it made her feel ashamed of herself.
Su Xiangwan and Gu Yanxiao did not deliberately hide their whereabouts.
Therefore, the next afternoon, Gu Jianjun knocked on the gate of the Su residence.
Upon hearing Wang Bolai's report, Su Xiangwan and Gu Yanxiao exchanged a glance and smiled faintly: "Since they've already come knocking, let's meet them!"
Gu Jianjun waited for a full ten minutes before Uncle Wang let him in, and he had been holding his breath for a long time.
However, no matter how angry he was inside, he still wore an impeccable smile on his face.
As soon as he entered, he said to Gu Yanxiao, "Yanxiao, why didn't you tell your second uncle you were back in the capital? Now that you're back, why don't you come and stay at home?"
Looking at Gu Jianjun's hypocritical demeanor, Gu Yanxiao asked with a half-smile, "What, didn't your second aunt tell you?"
Gu Jianjun's expression remained unchanged, still that of a loving elder: "Yan Xiao, why would you say that? Your second aunt may have a bad temper, but she's not a bad person at heart. Don't let some people's instigation cause you to misunderstand us!"
Hearing Gu Jianjun's pointed remark, Su Xiangwan chuckled and asked directly, "The sowing of discord by some people... you wouldn't be referring to me, would you?"
Gu Jianjun clearly hadn't expected Su Xiangwan to make such a direct move.
His face froze for a moment. Wasn't Su Xiangwan the daughter of the richest man in Shanghai?
Isn't this kind of person supposed to be raised with high emotional intelligence and worldliness? How could they say something so lacking in...emotional intelligence?
She asked that question, leaving herself with no way to answer.
Haven't you heard the principle of tacit understanding?
"Why is Uncle not saying anything? Who exactly are these people you mentioned? Explain clearly so we can be more careful in the future."
Su Xiangwan calmly accepted the tea that Aunt Liu brought her, took an elegant sip, and spoke in a soft voice.
Unable to defend himself, Gu Jianjun could only chuckle awkwardly, "This matter is just hearsay from my second uncle, it shouldn't be taken seriously, it shouldn't be taken seriously."
After saying that, fearing that Su Xiangwan might ask something else, he quickly looked at Gu Yanxiao and said, "Yanxiao, now that you're back, why don't you go home for a visit? Grandpa has been talking about you these past few days! How about you go home with your second uncle to see Grandpa today?"
Gu Jianjun was cautious and did not reveal that he had directly asked Gu Yanxiao to go home to live.
It would be best if Gu Yanxiao had a stronger temper, so she refused to go back with him.
That way, when he gets back, he can simply push the blame onto Gu Yanxiao.
Then say some divisive things to let Grandpa Gu know that Gu Yanxiao harbors resentment towards him, her grandfather.
Given Old Master Gu's high standards, he certainly wouldn't say anything about wanting Gu Yanxiao to go back.
As long as they are prevented from meeting, the rift between grandfather and grandson will grow larger and larger over time, and there will be no chance to mend it.
At that time, the entire Gu family will still belong to their second branch.
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