Chapter 136 Seizing Power, as long as your performance fee isn't an issue.
Fu Heng gave Gu Mingxia a reassuring and reassuring smile. For some reason, seeing his smile made all her unease and worry disappear.
"Yes, I believe you!"
To be honest, there aren't many people she can trust anymore, but Fu Heng in front of her inexplicably inspires a sense of trust in her. Perhaps it's because they've been through life-or-death situations together!
"By the way, I had someone investigate the information about the Longevity Cult, but we couldn't find anything useful. From that information, we can vaguely deduce that the Longevity Cult generally only accepts female members, and very few others!"
Only accepting female followers? Gu Mingxia frowned slightly, her heart filled with doubt and curiosity about this sect. Could it really be as mysterious as Fu Honghai said, with no one able to find any information about this mysterious organization?
No, it's impossible not to find any information. As long as it exists in this world, we can find something useful. Gu Mingxia secretly resolved in her heart that she would never give up investigating these things!
"It's alright. As long as this Longevity Cult really exists, we will definitely be able to find something useful!"
Gu Mingxia smiled slightly at Fu Heng, who nodded in understanding. He shared the same view as Gu Mingxia: as long as it truly existed, they would definitely be able to find out what they wanted!
"Don't worry. Actually, I think you could start by investigating the Gu family. You might find something unexpected."
Fu Heng looked at Gu Mingxia intently, and after hearing his words, she frowned and looked at him with some doubt.
"The Gu family? Is something wrong?"
Could it be that Fu Heng also knows about Gu Huaikun faking his illness? Probably not. If Fu Heng really knows even these things, then he's truly terrifying!
"Actually, there are some things I shouldn't say as an outsider, but as your friend, I feel it's still necessary to tell you!"
Fu Heng picked up the water glass in front of him and took a few sips. He looked at Gu Mingxia with a gentle and calm expression, and his tone of voice was always so refined and gentle.
"Mr. Gu's health is currently quite poor, and there has always been a power struggle between the first and second branches of the Gu family. According to our investigation, the Gu Group is currently under the temporary control of the second branch's father and son, but it cannot be ruled out that they will gradually turn the Gu Group into their assets. Mingxia, the Gu family needs a cleanup! And as the sole heir to the Gu family's assets, I believe you understand what I mean better than I do! Also, I didn't intentionally pry into your family's private affairs, but you know, as business rivals, the Gu, Fu, Liang, and Chen families are all extremely concerned about each other's affairs... I feel very sorry about this!"
Fu Heng spoke sincerely, his eyes filled with apology. Gu Mingxia knew he was genuinely doing this for her own good; otherwise, as the heir to the Fu family, he would surely be delighted by this power struggle within the Gu family. Everyone in the industry knew that Gu Huaixin was simply not cut out for business; the Gu family would disappear from the rich list within ten years of his taking over!
But he still told her this as a friend, which warmed Gu Mingxia's heart and brought a smile to her eyes.
"I know all of that, you don't need to apologize!"
After speaking, she raised her wrist to check the time. Fu Heng noticed that the Patek Philippe watch on her wrist was an old model that was several years old, and his brows furrowed slightly.
"It's getting late. I have an appointment with Xu Ruixuan this afternoon to discuss a collaboration, so I won't stay any longer."
"Okay, drive carefully on the road!"
Fu Heng stood up and said something with concern. Gu Mingxia nodded to him, picked up her bag, and walked quickly outside.
She's lost even more weight than when she was in South Africa. The pressure of work must be immense! A faint pang of pain welled up in Fu Heng's heart. He really wanted to keep her in his own world and protect her, to let her live a happy and carefree life. But Fu Heng knew that wasn't the kind of life Gu Mingxia wanted!
She is an independent and strong woman who wants a life where she can work her way up in the business world and stand at the top of the pyramid, just like men. That is the kind of life Gu Mingxia truly desires!
Mingxia, I hope Xiao Yan wakes up soon, so you won't have to bear so much pressure, and your smile won't be filled with so much bitterness and helplessness!
When Gu Mingxia arrived at the hotel, Xu Ruixuan was already sitting by the window waiting for her. When he saw her come in, his cold eyes lit up, but it was quickly covered up by his icy aura.
"Miss Gu is ten minutes late."
Xu Ruixuan glanced at his watch and said coldly, his gaze lingering on Gu Mingxia for a few seconds.
Gu Mingxia wore a pure white silk shirt today. The back was openwork, with a large flower embroidered in silk thread. The mid-length sleeves were ruffled, and the waist-cinching design at the hem accentuated her alluring figure.
Wearing a pair of washed denim shorts and red high heels, her calm demeanor was enhanced by a touch of allure.
Her long, curly hair was tied into a bun on top of her head, with wispy bangs hanging down her forehead. Her delicate nude makeup made Gu Mingxia look as charming as a young girl of sixteen or eighteen.
Sorry, there's a traffic jam!
Gu Mingxia sat down, smiled apologetically at Xu Ruixuan, and then took out the documents from her bag and placed them on the table.
"Miss Gu, being late is being late, and there are never any excuses for it!"
"Oh? I'm sorry, I've taken up ten minutes of your time, Mr. Xu!"
Gu Mingxia raised an eyebrow, and a clean smile immediately appeared on her moist lips. Xu Ruixuan was momentarily dazed, but quickly regained his composure.
"This is the advertising proposal from last time. I hope Mr. Xu is satisfied! I apologize for the long delay in providing the proposal this time, as there was an unexpected event in South Africa!"
Xu Ruixuan flipped through the proposal, glanced at it casually, then closed the document and stared into Gu Mingxia's eyes.
"Time is of the essence, Ms. Gu, could you please verbally explain the contents of the proposal to me?"
"Okay!" Gu Mingxia took a sip of water. She hadn't even had lunch yet! Couldn't Xu Ruixuan have finished eating before letting her present the proposal? He has no sense of chivalry; no wonder he's still single!
"For this advertisement shoot, I plan to use a short film approach, shooting it in three episodes, each about fifteen minutes long. This way, the advertising budget from L'Oréal won't be too tight. As for the male and female leads, I suggest a nationwide audition. On the one hand, this will generate buzz for L'Oréal's products, and on the other hand, it will save on actor fees! New faces will bring a fresh perspective to the audience, and it will also allow consumers to see L'Oréal's innovation. What does Director Xu think?"
Gu Mingxia's proposal actually suited Xu Ruixuan's tastes very well, especially the nationwide audition, which was truly a cost-effective yet highly attention-grabbing advertising shoot.
"I don't care what methods you use, I just want the final sample of this advertisement to be perfect!"
Xu Ruixuan flipped through the menu in his hand and ordered two lunches, which made Gu Mingxia, who was starving, think that although he was a bit cold, he was still pretty good overall!
"Don't worry, I'm very confident about this advertisement!"
Gu Mingxia smiled, but Xu Ruixuan glanced at her and then poured a glass of red wine and brought it to her.
"Ms. Gu, I still hope you can appear in the filming yourself. I just looked at the advertising plan, and you could totally play yourself in it."
The successful businesswoman who runs a shopping mall in the second episode.
Gu Mingxia's hand holding the knife and fork froze. She thought Xu Ruixuan had given up on this idea long ago, but she didn't expect him to still be so persistent!
She cut a piece of veal steak, put it in her mouth, chewed slowly, and only spoke after swallowing.
"Mr. Xu, I don't usually appear on camera easily because my appearance fee is very high!"
She's not short of money, why would she go and shoot commercials? She's already busy enough, why would she get involved in the complicated entertainment industry? Does she really think Gu Mingxia has a lot of free time?
"Appearance fee is not a problem! Miss Gu, you can consider it!"
"Okay, I'll think about it."
After Gu Mingxia finished speaking, she continued to struggle with the steak on her plate. Actually, eating this kind of food really doesn't keep you full! She had been busy all day and her stomach was already growling. Could eating this steak really last her until evening?
After saying goodbye to Xu Ruixuan, Gu Mingxia had just gotten into her car when her phone rang. When she answered, it was clearly Lin Fu's voice.
"Young Miss, please come back immediately! Something terrible has happened at home!"
Before Gu Mingxia could speak, Lin Fu hurriedly hung up the phone. Gu Mingxia frowned. Had something happened to the Gu family? Could it be that Fu Heng was right, and her second uncle and Gu Mingcheng had gone to the Gu family to fight for power?
With that in mind, although she was reluctant, she still turned the car around and drove towards the villa on the hillside. Soon, she arrived outside the villa, locked the car, and went straight to the Gu family's living room.
"Brother, you're not feeling well right now, why don't you sign this document?"
"Yes, Uncle, do you have a son? Sister Xia and the Gu family aren't close, so why don't you let me inherit the Gu family's property? Don't worry, I will take good care of you in the future!"
"Mingcheng is right, brother. Don't worry, as long as you sign this contract, I guarantee that Mingcheng will treat you like his own son!"
As soon as I approached the living room, I heard Gu Huaixin and Gu Mingcheng's voices. Sure enough, they were forcing Gu Huaikun to relinquish power!
She curled her lips into a cold smile. Did these people really think she was a dead person? Her feud with Gu Huaikun was a matter between father and daughter. Tolerating outsiders to bully her family was simply not Gu Mingxia's style!
"You...you...how dare you..."
As Gu Mingxia stepped inside, she saw Gu Huaixin pointing helplessly at Gu Huaixin and Gu Mingcheng, his gray hair making him look exceptionally old.
"Second Uncle and Mingcheng really have a good plan! Mingxia is truly impressed!" Gu Mingxia clapped her hands and sneered as she looked at the father and son whose momentum had suddenly weakened. She walked over to Gu Huaikun and placed her hands on his shoulders.
"Second Uncle, my father and I are still alive, why are you already thinking about seizing power from the Gu family?"
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