Chapter 107: Affection, the Fu Family's Ruthless Methods
Fu Heng's voice was soft and gentle. His expression was also exceptionally gentle.
But the ruthlessness and coldness in his eyes, coupled with his elegant and refined smile, sent a chill down Fu Ziyu's spine, filling her with an indescribable sense of terror. In her memory, her third brother was always gentle and refined, his smile always elegant, and his demeanor always that of a standard gentleman praised by the socialites and ladies of high society.
This was the first time she had ever seen such a ruthless and cold expression in Fu Heng's eyes. For a moment, Fu Ziyu was a little dazed, as if the person in front of her was not her third brother, but a complete stranger.
She blinked her big eyes and spoke with some uncertainty.
"Um... Yu Hao was in a really bad mood today. He dragged me out for drinks, and by the end he was all tipsy. I asked him about Sister Gu, but he wasn't very clear on the details. The first time he said everything was gone, he lost his good brother, and he also said Sister Gu was dead. I wasn't sure, so I asked again, and he said Sister Gu was bombed to death in South Africa! Third Brother, all I can say is that this news is probably true, as Yu Hao knows it, but whether it's true or false, we still need to find out!"
Fu Ziyu's words made Fu Heng's smile even more elegant and gentle. He reached out and gently stroked her nose, then patted her shoulder affectionately.
"Go upstairs to bed, I'm going to the study to look at some documents too!"
"Third Brother, are you... alright?"
Fu Bo asked worriedly. Among the brothers, he and Fu Heng were the best at turning off their phones, so he was particularly concerned about Fu Heng's condition. Fu Heng had his hands in his pockets, turned around gracefully to face Fu Bo, and his smile always seemed so elegant and proper.
"It's alright, everyone should get some rest. I still have some documents to process!"
After saying that, he turned around and went up the stairs on the other side. Fu Bo and Fu Ziyu looked at his tall and straight back, exchanged glances, and both of them had the same worry and doubt in their eyes.
"Third Brother...is something wrong with you?"
"You think so too?"
"Yes, he seemed very calm, but just now I clearly saw the ruthlessness and coldness in his eyes. I've never seen that look in my life before!"
As Fu Ziyu spoke, she involuntarily shivered. In her memory, she had never seen Fu Heng like this before. Fu Bo nodded repeatedly, but after nodding, he reached out and patted Fu Ziyu's shoulder.
"Yu Yu, remember, don't easily cross Third Brother's bottom line. Let's get some rest!"
As Fu Bo spoke, he recalled the chill emanating from Fu Heng earlier, and a cold sweat broke out on his back. This was the first time he had ever seen his third brother like this. Fu Bo had always thought that Fu Heng would always have a perfect smile, that nothing would change his expression, and that his elegant and proper smile would not even lose a fraction of its curve.
But today, he learned that there was someone and something in this world that could make Fu Heng lose his composure. That person was Gu Mingxia, and that thing was everything related to Gu Mingxia!
Even the gentlest, most refined, and most gentlemanly person—if their bottom line is challenged, Fu Bo can hardly imagine how intense their emotions would be once they erupt. At the very least, he dares not think how terrifying it would be if Fu Heng were to exact revenge with the entire Fu family at his disposal!
"Yes, Fourth Brother, you should get some rest too!"
While the brother and sister comforted each other, Fu Heng was already sitting behind his desk in the study, holding a document in one hand and a pen in the other, a gentle smile still playing on his lips. His gaze remained fixed on the document, not moving a single word for a long time.
Mingxia... is dead! She was bombed in South Africa! Thinking of this, Fu Heng felt his heart was breaking! Seven years ago, when he learned that she had accepted Bai Zixuan's marriage proposal, his heart had not ached this much.
At least back then, she was just someone else's fiancée, not like now, disappearing from this world without a trace!
The thought that the woman he loved most in his life might have disappeared from this world made Fu Heng's heart feel like it was being slowly ground down with a dull knife. That kind of pain was even more unbearable than being killed outright!
The pain seeped into his skin little by little, then into his blood and then into his bone marrow. Every part of his body ached. Fu Heng felt that he was about to be killed by this pain. If he could, he would rather die in Gu Mingxia's place than live and suffer the pain of losing her!
Because he died, Gu Mingxia would only feel sad for a moment, but wouldn't suffer for long, because she didn't love him! But if it were her turn, Fu Heng could already foresee that he would be surrounded by this heart-wrenching pain day and night from now on, and would never let her go for a moment, because he loved her so much, loved her to the point of no return!
Fu Heng closed his eyes, with glistening tears appearing at the corners of his eyes. He neither wiped them away nor opened his eyes, his mind filled with the brief but beautiful memories he and Gu Mingxia had shared in Switzerland!
Those memories alone sustained Fu Heng through seven years of solitude. But now that Mingxia has been killed in a bombing in South Africa, how will he spend the rest of his life?
Thinking of this, Fu Heng felt short of breath. Without Gu Mingxia, the world was so suffocating!
Suddenly, Fu Heng put down the documents, buried his head in his arms, and looked endlessly sad. In the empty study, his suppressed, painful, and sorrowful sobs could be heard!
It's said that men don't cry easily, but that's only because they haven't reached the point of heartbreak! Fu Heng used to think, why would a man cry when he's perfectly fine? But now he knows that when a man is truly heartbroken, he really will shed tears!
"Husband, Hengheng..."
"He's too obsessed and too deeply in love! None of us can help him!"
Outside the study, Fu Hongchang held Yang Jingyi's hand, who looked worried, and comforted her helplessly. The Fu family owed this son a debt! If it weren't for his serious illness back then, he wouldn't have sent Fu Heng back from Switzerland to handle company matters. Who knew that his return would break him up with the Gu family's daughter, forcing him to watch helplessly as his girlfriend became someone else's wife!
Fu Hongchang felt guilty. Over the years, Fu Heng didn't say anything, and no one asked him. On the one hand, his son was too independent and had his own ideas about everything. On the other hand, Fu Hongchang vaguely felt that Fu Heng's departure to New York was somewhat related to his girlfriend, whom he had only mentioned once.
He had never imagined that Fu Heng's girlfriend would be Gu Mingxia, that ruthless and cunning young woman from the Gu family. There are no second chances, no "what ifs." Fu Hongchang had just heard Fu Bo say that if Gu Mingxia really died, Fu Heng would risk the entire Fu family to exact revenge on that person. He knew he could only silently support his son's decision, because this was something the Fu family owed Fu Heng!
"Seeing Hengheng like this really breaks my heart! It's also my fault. I only focused on Yuyu and thought that Hengheng didn't need our care anymore because he managed the company so well on his own. Honey, I... I'm really heartbroken!"
Yang Jingyi leaned on Fu Hongchang's shoulder, sobbing softly. Fu Hongchang sighed, gripped her hand tightly, and turned away sadly towards the bedroom downstairs.
"Don't be too sad! Whatever decision Hengheng makes, we just need to support him from behind!"
The next morning, everyone in the Fu family sat in the dining room, where a sumptuous breakfast was laid out. However, everyone had a worried look on their faces and no appetite.
I'm sorry to have kept everyone waiting for me!
Fu Heng wore a white suit with a purple shirt underneath, which made him look exceptionally elegant and noble. He smiled gracefully at everyone and then sat down in his seat.
"Hengheng, these are your favorite crystal dumplings. Try them and see if they suit your taste. If they are, I'll ask Sister Kuan to buy them every day..."
“Mommy, you know I’m not picky about food! No need to go to all this trouble!” Fu Heng interrupted Yang Jingyi’s eager expression of maternal love, picked up a crystal dumpling in front of him, took a bite, and then turned to look at Sister Kuan standing at the restaurant entrance, smiling gently.
"The dumplings were delicious, thank you so much, Sister Kuan!"
After finishing two dumplings, Fu Heng looked at everyone, then put down his chopsticks, still wearing an elegant smile.
"Since everyone is here today, I want to tell you something. Starting today, the company's affairs will be handled by my eldest and second eldest brothers, and my fourth and fifth brothers will also be able to help out! I feel at ease leaving the company at this time!"
Fu Heng spoke gently, but everyone was surprised. After a long while, Fu Rong frowned.
"Third brother, you know I've never been interested in doing business. How about this, if you're tired, take a vacation. Second brother and I will take care of the company's affairs. When you come back, you'll still be the president of the Fu Group!"
"Make yourself at home, everyone, enjoy your meal. I'm heading out! I've prepared all the documents in the study; just take them with you to the office, brother!"
Fu Heng stood up, nodded slightly to everyone present, and then turned and walked out without a trace of hesitation.
"Honey, Hengheng... will he be alright?"
"No! Hengheng is determined, and he will definitely do what he sets his mind to! He will definitely go to South Africa! Fu Feng, call your second uncle and ask him to do his best to assist your third brother in South Africa! Fu Bo, call your fifth uncle and make sure Fu Heng is safe in South Africa. I will not let my son lose a single hair! Tell your fifth uncle that if anyone dares to touch anyone in the Fu family, I will make them understand that death is the best thing in the world!"
When Fu Hongchang said this, a chill flashed in his eyes! That was his son; no one could hurt him! It has to be said that the Fu family's protective nature is truly endearing!
"Fu Ya, eat well and go to South Africa with your third brother! I refuse to believe that the Gu family's little girl, who's good at using others to do her dirty work, would be so easily blown up in South Africa. Unless the sun rises in the south!"
The Fu family's methods of accumulating wealth were not honorable, so when it came to Fu Hongchang, he began to slowly whitewash the Fu family in Xiangcheng, not for any other reason than to ensure that the future generations of the Fu family could have a good background.
But now that things have come to this, if his son needs it, Fu Hongchang can always turn back into the ruthless person he was when he started his business, someone who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals!
The Fu family has many descendants. Fu Hongchang has seven brothers. The third brother, Fu Honghai, and the fifth brother, Fu Hongye, are in South Africa. Among the Fu brothers, only these two are still engaged in shady businesses. According to the brothers, the Fu family is so large and powerful that they need to have some influence in the underworld, otherwise they would really have no one to help them if something really happened.
At first, Fu Hongchang was very opposed to the actions of his third and fifth sons, but now that his own son might be in danger, he no longer remembered what he had vehemently opposed.
Leaving the Fu family villa, Fu Heng squinted at the luxurious and spacious building. After a moment, he immediately turned back and continued walking. He had to live for himself this once, no matter what, he had to find Mingxia! Even if he ended up seeing a corpse! Fu Heng felt that this would be enough for him!
Driving to Maoguang, Fu Heng went straight to Liang Yuhao's office.
"Boss, Mr. Fu insists on seeing you, I..."
Chiba followed Fu Heng somewhat awkwardly, looking at Liang Yuhao's haggard face, and said sheepishly.
"It's alright, you can go back to work!"
Liang Yuhao gave a faint reply, then looked up at Fu Heng with a somber expression.
"Mr. Heng, if you're here to see me because I took Yuyu to the bar last night, okay, I'm sorry, I was too impulsive last night! But we really have nothing going on..."
"What exactly happened to Mingxia in South Africa?"
Fu Heng forcefully interrupted Liang Yuhao's dazed murmurs, placed his hands on Liang Yuhao's desk, and looked down at him arrogantly, looking at the listless Liang Yuhao after his hangover. Although the smile on his lips was still elegant, it lacked the composure and calmness. His heart was already panicking, so how could he beg for a smile and calmness?
"Huh? What?"
Liang Yuhao asked groggily, rubbing his temples, which ached from the hangover. He remembered dragging Fu Ziyu to a bar to drink, getting drunk, and then waking up to find himself in a room at the 7UP Hotel.
He'd been muttering to himself ever since he got back to the company. Fu Ziyu was heartless. If she'd just dumped him in a hotel, she could at least have taken off his shoes. It was so upsetting to sleep in his shoes all night!
"What exactly happened to Mingxia in South Africa? I don't want to ask a third time!"
"Shit! Is that how you ask questions? It's like I owe you something!" Liang Yuhao cursed inwardly, but still managed a smile on his face.
"I don't understand what you mean, Mr. Heng! Mingxia and Mr. Xiao went to South Africa on a business trip together. What could possibly happen?"
“Liang Yuhao, I don’t have time to beat around the bush with you. Last night, after you got drunk, you told Yuyu everything. Mingxia was bombed to death in South Africa. What exactly happened? You’d better explain clearly, or I won’t mind taking you back to the Liang family and making you bear the charge of allegedly raping Yuyu!”
"Hey, Fu Heng, that's enough! Yu Yu is your own sister, aren't you insulting her reputation?"
"I don't mind! Anyway, Yu Yu has the Fu family's gold mine behind her. Even if she is raped, she can find a good home! Liang Yuhao, don't waste my time. You'd better explain things to me clearly!"
Fu Heng looked down at Liang Yuhao, making Liang Yuhao curse him hundreds of times in his heart. But he couldn't match Fu Heng's aura and could only show weakness.
"Fu Heng, your family will do anything for your goals! What good will it do you to ruin your own sister's reputation?" Liang Yuhao felt sorry for Fu Ziyu. It was a miracle that she had survived to this day with such a wolfish brother.
"You're not Yuyu, so how do you know Yuyu isn't happy?" Fu Heng sat down opposite Liang Yuhao, staring intently at him. Liang Yuhao sighed; he had no choice but to speak.
Moreover, it's long been rumored that the Fu family's rise to power was shady, built on illicit means, and they have a vast network of connections in the underworld. Since I need to protect Maoguang for Xiao Yan and won't be leaving Xiangcheng for a while, it's better to let Fu Heng go to South Africa to look for him. After all, Xiao Yan is with Gu Mingxia; there's no way he can find Gu Mingxia but not Xiao Yan!
Once he made up his mind, Liang Yuhao immediately stopped agonizing over it, but on the surface he still had to pretend to be unwilling.
"President Heng, this is a confidential matter for Maoguang... I..."
"Stop talking nonsense! Just tell me the truth, and I promise that while I'm looking for Mingxia, I'll also look for your CEO Xiao! After something like this happened, as the vice president, you definitely can't leave! A grown man like you, hurry up and say it, stop beating around the bush!"
How could Fu Heng not know Liang Yuhao's little scheme? He didn't want to expose him, but seeing how he was dragging his feet, he couldn't help but say it anyway.
"Alright, with Mr. Heng's words, I can rest assured!"
Liang Yuhao slammed his hand on the table, his haggard appearance lessened considerably because of Fu Heng's words, and he immediately called Zheng Liu.
"Zheng Liu, come to the company right away, yes, directly to my office!"
After hanging up the phone, Liang Yuhao looked at Fu Heng's puzzled expression and bitterly tugged at his lips.
"Zheng Liu witnessed the massive explosion at the villa where Xiao Yan and Ming Xia were, and his men are still guarding the ruins, but they haven't found any trace of Xiao Yan and Ming Xia!"
These words caused both Liang Yuhao and Fu Heng indescribable distress. However, Fu Heng knew that he had to go through this pain in order to understand what had happened to Mingxia.
His hands were clenched tightly together, the pain from the grip telling him to stay calm. Only by understanding what had happened could he more easily find Mingxia's whereabouts after arriving in South Africa.
Gu Mingxia is definitely not a woman who would be easily killed by an explosion! Even with the villa explosion and the fact that no trace of her can be found now, Fu Heng's intuition tells him that Mingxia must still be alive!
Soon, Zheng Liu arrived at Liang Yuhao's office. As soon as he entered, he saw Fu Heng sitting in a chair and frowned in surprise.
"Zheng Liu, this is Miss Gu's friend. Could you briefly recount what happened to Miss Gu in South Africa?"
“Okay!” Zheng Liu readily agreed. He looked at Fu Heng and felt that the man’s appearance was somewhat familiar, but he couldn’t remember where he had seen him before. Although he was puzzled, he didn’t think much of it.
"Miss Gu was suspected of having a cluster bomb strapped to her waist by Mr. Feng. President Xiao went to rescue her. We waited outside for more than ten minutes, but they didn't come out. Instead, the villa they were in was blown up to rubble!"
This was the simplest explanation. After Zheng Liu told him, Fu Heng's elegant smile froze instantly, but only for a moment. He looked at Zheng Liu with a smile on his face.
Is it really that simple?
"Mr. Xiao went to South Africa to find Miss Gu, who had been kidnapped there. He found Mr. Cai Feng, who agreed to help us find Miss Gu. However, for some reason, when Mr. Cai Feng found Miss Gu, he took her to an abandoned villa and strapped a time bomb to her body!"
"You mean, Xiao Yan went to South Africa because Mingxia was kidnapped there and her whereabouts are unknown?"
"Yes, Mr. Xiao mentioned that someone offered 80 million to have Miss Gu kidnapped and then resold to the Arab world through the underground market!"
Zheng Liu answered almost every question Fu Heng asked, because he realized that Liang Yuhao had specifically sent him to answer this stranger's questions. Since his boss didn't object, he had nothing to hide!
Fu Heng felt a pang of sorrow. He didn't know what had happened to Gu Mingxia, nor did he know how she had offended Cai Feng, which made Cai Feng so desperate to kill her!
She glared fiercely at Liang Yuhao, the meaning clear: Didn't you say Mingxia went to South Africa on a business trip? If you had said so earlier, perhaps she would have returned to Xiangcheng safely long ago, and your CEO Xiao wouldn't have perished along with her!
"Can you come with me to South Africa?"
Zheng Liu hesitated when he heard Liang Yuhao's words. Liu Yan's emotions were very unstable. She could hardly sleep at night. Every night he would see Liu Yan walking around in the living room alone, talking to herself. She would say things like "It's all my fault" and "I'm sorry".
She had no relatives in Xiangcheng, and Zheng Liu was really worried that something might happen to Liu Yan if he left! After thinking for a moment, Zheng Liu looked at Fu Heng seriously.
"I'm sorry, I have to stay here to take care of Miss Gu's friend. She's in a very bad mood. But I can give you my friend's phone number. When I came to Xiangcheng, I told them that no matter how difficult it is, they must continue searching that villa. They need to find her alive or dead!"
"Okay, thank you, Mr. Zheng!"
Fu Heng's smile was irresistible. Zheng Liu smiled innocently, then wrote Song Jia's phone number on a piece of paper and handed it over. Fu Heng took the paper, carefully folded it, and put it in his pocket.
"Liang Yuhao, if anything happens to Mingxia, you will also bear some responsibility!"
After saying that, he got up and left Liang Yuhao's office. Zheng Liu watched his back and suddenly slapped his head.
"Mr. Liang, is this gentleman a member of the Fu family?"
"Yeah, how did you know?"
Liang Yuhao looked at Zheng Liu with suspicion. He had been in South Africa all this time and certainly hadn't met Fu Heng. It was impossible for him to tell from his appearance!
"He looks a lot like Chai Feng's master!"
In Cai Feng's large living room, there was a large photograph hanging on the wall. The person in the photograph was Cai Feng's master. Zheng Liu had always felt that Fu Heng looked familiar, but it wasn't until he left that he realized that he looked a lot like the person in the photograph.
"His name is Fu Heng, the third son of Fu Hongchang of the Fu Group! Some secrets of wealthy families say that the third son of the Fu family, Fu Honghai, and the fifth son, Fu Hongye, are involved in shady dealings in South Africa, and have been dominating all the crooked forces there. Perhaps, the master that he is worshipping is also a member of the Fu family?"
After leaving Maoguang Group and getting into his car, Fu Heng took out his phone and dialed a number.
"Fifth Uncle, it's time to clean up the Fu family's mess! If it's inconvenient for you, then wait for me to come over, and I'll personally clean up the mess for you tonight!"
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