Question 133: Quickly tell me what you know.
After Gu Mingxia finished speaking, she looked at Professor Wei and the others for a long time. Her eyes were filled with sincerity and determination, and she didn't seem to be joking at all.
Professor Wei, upon hearing her words, did not immediately respond. Instead, as before, he picked up his teacup and absentmindedly sipped his tea. Those of them who did scientific research always regarded their research results as vital as their own lives. Everyone involved in the BH19 experiment was thrilled when they saw such a miraculous result in stimulating potential. Even during the pharmacological experiments, when so many side effects were discovered, no one gave up. Everyone expressed their determination to continue the experiments to the best of their ability, striving to make BH19 as perfect as possible.
However, to everyone's surprise, less than a month after Gu Mingxia's marriage, BH19 began to be sold in large quantities on the market. As soon as this drug was introduced, it was immediately favored by athletes, coaches, and people who wanted to develop their potential.
Those people, in pursuit of results, disregarded so many side effects! When Professor Wei saw the newspaper reports about numerous patients experiencing side effects, he also bought BH19 from outside vendors. Just one look at it made him extremely angry!
The drug instructions made no mention of the numerous side effects they experienced during the pharmacological experiments. They simply stated that it might cause many side effects and advised caution when using it! And with just that one sentence, so many people have been harmed!
He considered exposing him, but he was just a researcher. Without Gu Huaikun's support, he couldn't even support his own family. What right did such a person have to talk about being noble and having a conscience?
Now, Gu Mingxia suddenly contacted him, telling him that she wasn't the one who put the drug on the market, and that she wanted to ask those who participated in the research back then to complete the unfinished follow-up experiments on BH19. For him, this was excellent news!
"Did that drug really not originate from your hands and end up on the market?"
When Professor Wei put down his teacup, he asked Gu Mingxia a question seriously. After hearing this, Gu Mingxia stood up, looked at everyone present, and then bowed deeply.
"Professors, while my methods may be ruthless and unscrupulous, I am also a person with a conscience. Medicine is related to everyone's health, and even if I wanted to profit, I wouldn't allow drugs with so many side effects to enter the market. Please believe me, this time I genuinely want to complete the experiments I didn't finish back then, and I also want to make life better for those who have already experienced side effects! After all, no one in this world understands BH19 better than any of you professors here!"
Gu Mingxia straightened up and spoke sincerely. These were indeed her true feelings. She had wanted to improve the experiment when the drug was released to the market. The fact that Xiao Yan caused the side effects was just a trigger!
Professor Wei exchanged glances with the people around him, and they all nodded slightly to him. Professor Wei took off his gold-rimmed glasses, rubbed the bridge of his nose, and when he put his glasses back on, he looked at Gu Mingxia with a wise gaze.
"Mingxia, we need to discuss these matters carefully. How about this, I'll personally give you an answer in three days?"
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Professor Wei. This is my business card. If you reach a conclusion, you can contact me anytime or give me a call!"
Gu Mingxia took out her business card and respectfully placed it in front of Professor Wei. She then handed out her own business card to everyone present before returning to her seat, holding the menu and smiling slightly.
"Please order whatever you'd like to eat. Regardless of the results in three days, consider tonight my treat for all the professors!"
After dinner, after seeing off the professors, Gu Mingxia, carrying her bag, looked at the distant lights with a tense expression on her beautiful face. She suddenly missed the days when Xiao Yan would wait for her in the villa with the lights on!
But Xiao Yan could only lie unconscious on the bed, not knowing when she would open the door and see her lover wearing a bathrobe and holding a magazine under the light!
But Gu Mingxia believed that such a day would come soon, and she would make him stand in front of her again, completely unharmed! Gu Mingxia bit her lip, made a decision in an instant, turned around, got into the car, and drove straight to the Gu family's villa on the hillside.
Since Gu Mingxia overheard Gu Huaikun's conversation with Lin Fu in the hospital room, he hasn't called her again. The father and daughter haven't even seen each other for a long time. They probably don't even know that she almost died in South Africa!
There must be very few fathers and daughters in this world who are so distant and estranged! And she and Gu Huaikun happen to be one of those rare ones! Gu Mingxia parked the car and went straight into the Gu family villa.
Although she was kicked out of the Gu family, Gu Huaikun did not order that she could not return. Therefore, her visits to the Gu family were quite smooth these past few times. She had only taken a few steps after entering the house when she saw Lin Fu in a hurry. The latter was obviously surprised when he saw her, but he quickly showed a kind smile.
"Good evening, Miss!"
"Hello, Uncle Lin! Where's my dad?"
Since she had already called him "Dad," Gu Mingxia didn't change the way she addressed him. After all, it was just a form of address, and besides, that person really was her father!
"Master is having tea with Fourth Madam and Second Master in the living room. He will surely be very happy if Miss goes there!"
Gu Mingxia didn't speak, only nodded slightly. Qin Yueru and Gu Huaixin were here too? She wanted to see what good things these two had to do here! With that thought in mind, Gu Mingxia quickened her pace and soon arrived at the living room door.
"Huai...Huaixin, how...how's the company doing lately?"
Gu Huaikun's face was somewhat pale, and his speech was still unclear, just like when Gu Mingxia took care of him in the hospital. There was a cup of tea in front of him, and Qin Yueru was taking good care of him beside him, while Gu Huaixin sat opposite him, looking at him with a loyal expression.
"Don't worry, brother. With Mingcheng and me here, the company will be fine! Just stay home and focus on getting better!"
Has the Gu family already fallen into the hands of Gu Huaixin and Gu Mingcheng? Gu Mingxia unconsciously tightened her grip on the door frame, but a bright smile did appear on her face.
"Dad, how are you recovering lately? I've been busy, but I've managed to come see you!"
As they spoke, Gu Mingxia stepped inside. Hearing her voice, Qin Yueru's hand trembled, and a plate of fruit fell to the ground. She still vividly remembered how Gu Mingxia had humiliated her at the hospital! A flicker of fear crossed Qin Yueru's face, but even more so, hatred!
"Xiaxia...is here! Please have a seat!"
When Gu Huaikun saw Gu Mingxia enter, his eyes clearly lit up with surprise, and his expression was full of fatherly love. However, after accidentally eavesdropping outside the hospital room, Gu Mingxia closed her heart to him again, unwilling to expose her world to this father she had never liked.
"I have some free time today, and I also have something I wanted to ask you!"
Gu Mingxia sat down next to Gu Huaikun, reached for a few tissues from the coffee table, and considerately wiped the drool dripping from his chin. Gu Huaikun reached out and held Gu Mingxia's hand. She had lost weight! Was she working too hard outside?
Gu Huaikun vaguely knew why Gu Mingxia hadn't come to see him, but he didn't want to explain. It was a matter of pride for him as a man. He believed that once everything was settled, he and his daughter would reconcile.
"Since Big Brother and Mingxia have something to discuss, I'll be leaving now!"
Gu Huaixin was still somewhat wary of Gu Mingxia, this little girl. Thinking of her past methods, even he, as a man, found them somewhat ruthless. Therefore, he always warned himself not to offend Gu Mingxia, and even more so, not to get close to her!
"Then...please come...come to see me often! Yue...Yueru, you should go and rest too!"
Gu Huaikun seemed to not want anyone to disturb their conversation. Upon hearing that Gu Huaixin was leaving, he immediately told Qin Yueru to go back to her room to rest. Qin Yueru, feeling as if she had been granted a pardon, immediately put down what she was holding and left in a hurry without saying a word.
Watching her fleeing figure, a flicker of emotion crossed Gu Huaikun's eyes, but it was nothing more than a fleeting thought. Gu Mingxia pretended not to notice and instead pulled Gu Huaikun's leg to massage him.
"Dad, it's getting late. I'll get straight to the point. If there's anything you don't like to hear, please forgive me!"
Having not returned to the villa all day, Gu Mingxia was preoccupied with Xiao Yan and didn't want to put on any act of father-daughter affection with Gu Huaikun. She just wanted to get the answers she wanted.
"Say...it's nothing..."
Having experienced a life-or-death ordeal, Gu Huaikun seemed to have seen through something and cherished the time he spent with Gu Mingxia. He held her hand tightly, telling her not to massage him.
"Eight years ago, a month after Bai Zixuan and I got married, how did BH19 suddenly appear on the market? I remember telling my dad at that time that the pharmacological experiments of this drug were not up to standard and that it could not be mass-produced in a short period of time. So why is it still being sold in large quantities on the market now?"
Gu Mingxia's words made Gu Huaikun look at her as if she were a monster. After a long while, he even reached out and touched her forehead before speaking in his usual indistinct tone.
"Wasn't it you... the data you took... and me... who... mass-produced it out of spite?"
Meeting his puzzled gaze, Gu Mingxia could tell that he wasn't lying, and she knew that this must have been done by the person who had been manipulating so many behind-the-scenes events. So, she didn't ask any more questions and suddenly changed her tone.
"Dad, what about Gu Huaiyan? Where is Gu Huaiyan now?"
Gu Huaikun suddenly loosened his grip on her hand, his face showing fear and surprise. He tried to stand up, but knocked over the teacup on the coffee table next to him.
"What...what are you talking about? What...what do you know?"
Gu Mingxia smiled faintly, staring directly into Gu Huaikun's eyes.
This man was the one her mother loved her whole life, but even until her death, she might not have known what he truly felt for her! Nor did she know which woman his heart belonged to!
The Gu Huaikun before me had lost the handsomeness and ruggedness of his youth. His once jet-black hair was now streaked with white, fine wrinkles were appearing at the corners of his eyes, and his once clear eyes were now somewhat cloudy.
Where has the time gone? The handsome and dashing father in her heart had already begun to change without her realizing it. Gu Mingxia looked at the panic and worry in his eyes and suddenly her heart softened. She lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes concealing the expression in them.
With a soft, gentle smile, Gu Mingxia spoke softly.
"It's nothing, I just suddenly remembered that I have an aunt, and I realized I haven't seen her for many years, so I just wanted to ask!"
Is it just a question? Gu Huaikun really wanted to ask Gu Mingxia that, but he knew his daughter was too thoughtful and worried that he might say something inappropriate, so he decided not to say anything more.
"She hasn't come back for so many years! She...she doesn't care about her family!"
That's absolutely true! It's rare to see someone like Gu Huaiyan who could get his brother to divorce his wife and marry her! It's even rarer to see someone whose brother refuses and then swears revenge! And yet, she has both!
Upon hearing Gu Huaikun's words, Gu Mingxia's smile deepened. After thinking for a moment, she realized she should go back too, and looked up at Gu Huaikun with a smile.
"Dad, don't you really remember who leaked BH19 to the market back then?"
So...it wasn't you?
Gu Huaikun was also surprised. When he first heard that BH19 was being sold in large quantities on the market, he was very angry. He felt that his daughter could be despicable and ruthless, but she absolutely could not allow such a drug that could make people wish they were dead to enter the market!
But thinking about how I kicked her out of the Gu family because she married Bai Zixuan, I felt a little guilty. After thinking about it for two days, I decided not to ask about her affairs and to pretend that I had never known about the research and development of BH19!
Eight years later, Gu Mingxia would ask him such a question tonight. But it was this question that made Gu Huaikun believe that the fact that BH19 was released into the market back then had nothing to do with his daughter!
But if it has nothing to do with Xia Xia, then who could it be? The professors who participated in the research and development? No, that's impossible! Gu Huaikun has absolute faith in the talent he has chosen. Those people are all devoted to scientific research and would not bother to put any imperfect drug on the market, let alone BH19 with its many side effects.
"No!" Gu Mingxia said, standing up with her bag in hand. She leaned down and kissed Gu Huaikun on the cheek, looking at him with a slight smile. "It wasn't you who did it, and it wasn't me! It seems there must be a mastermind behind it all! Dad, don't you think that all these things that have happened over the years seem to be manipulated by someone behind the scenes?"
"What...are you trying to say?"
"It's nothing, I just forgot to tell you that I just got back from South Africa a few days ago. You know what? I was almost sold into slavery in the Arab world! It's getting late, I need to go back and rest!"
Gu Mingxia smiled and turned to leave, but as she stepped out of the living room, the smile vanished and her brows furrowed tightly. The situation was becoming increasingly complicated. Every time she was about to grasp a clue, the whole thing would turn into a fog, leaving her unable to see or understand it!
But Gu Mingxia knew that she had to unravel the mystery and expose the person behind it all! Otherwise, she would never be able to live in safety! With this in mind, her motivation to find out the truth grew even stronger.
Watching Gu Mingxia's figure grow smaller and smaller, Gu Huaikun gripped the armrest of the chair tightly. His cloudy eyes turned clear and cold. Someone actually wanted to play with the Gu family and its members. Did they really think he, Gu Huaikun, was dead?
Also, why did Gu Mingxia suddenly mention Gu Huaiyan? Or did she find out about what happened back then? Back then… Recalling that incident, Gu Huaikun closed his eyes tightly. He knew he had wronged Nan Lan, but some things were truly… unavoidable!
When he opened his eyes, the coldness and clarity that had just appeared in Gu Huaikun's eyes disappeared again, replaced by the turbidity and helplessness that an old man should have. He looked exactly like an old man on his deathbed, making it impossible for anyone to be wary of him.
Who on earth dares to sell Gu Huaikun's only daughter to Arabia as a slave? Don't they know that Gu Mingxia is the sole heir of the Gu family?
The sole heir! Suddenly, Gu Huaikun realized this. Perhaps it was because of this identity that she was framed? They wanted his daughter's life, didn't they even consider whether he, as her father, would allow it!
After leaving the Gu family home, Gu Mingxia drove her car at breakneck speed toward Xiao Yan's villa. She was now almost certain that everything was a trap set by someone else, just waiting for her, Gu Mingxia, to fall into it!
Alright, since you want to play, then this grandma will play with you and see who wins in the end! Gu Mingxia's smile grew wider and wider, and she increased the car speed to the maximum she could handle. Soon, she arrived at the villa.
Upon entering, she saw Liu Yan and Zheng Liu watching TV in the living room. As she entered, Liu Yan looked up, her face still glistening with tears.
"You're back! There's still some soup in the kitchen, heat it up and have some!"
It would have been better if the soup hadn't been mentioned, because once it was brought up, Gu Mingxia realized she had forgotten to visit Fu Heng at the Fu family home today. A helpless expression appeared on her face. What kind of memory did she have! Oh well, she'd go tomorrow!
"I've just finished eating! How's Xiao Yan today?"
"It's the same as always, but when Zheng Liu was bathing him, he noticed that his fingers twitched a few times. He had a private doctor come and take a look, but they couldn't figure out what was wrong!"
Zheng Liu smiled innocently. Liu Yan did all the talking, while he stared at her with a gentle yet deadly gaze.
"Mingxia, my friends will arrive tomorrow morning."
"No rush, you should all get some rest too. I'm going back to my room!"
Gu Mingxia changed her shoes and went straight into Xiao Yan's room. Since Xiao Yan fell into a coma, Gu Mingxia had gotten used to sleeping in the same bed with him, and she could only sleep soundly if she held him in her arms every night!
Indeed... habit is a terrible thing! Gu Mingxia sat on the edge of the bed after taking a shower, holding Xiao Yan's hand and pressing it against her face, her eyes filled with happy tenderness.
"Xiao Yan, I've been busy today. I met with the professor who developed BH19 to continue the unfinished experiments, and I also went to the Gu family to inquire about some things. Do you know? Without you by my side, I can only use being busy to keep myself from worrying about you! But you don't know how much I miss home while I'm away. Xiao Yan, wake up soon. After you wake up, we'll get married, build a happy family, and have two more children. Isn't this the kind of life you've been hoping for?"
Looking at Xiao Yan's unconscious face, Gu Mingxia murmured softly. She didn't know how much longer she would have to wait, but she knew that no matter how long it took, she would keep waiting!
Her eyes were a little moist. She kissed Xiao Yan's pale lips, then got into bed and hugged his strong waist. Her body, fresh from her bath, exuded a faint orchid fragrance, a scent she had always loved.
Gu Mingxia pressed her face against Xiao Yan's and whispered, "Goodnight, darling. I hope to meet your gaze when I open my eyes tomorrow!"
At Maoguang Group, Gu Mingxia was having a meeting with the marketing department to discuss the latest sales plan when she saw Qianye walking quickly over.
"Mr. Gu, there's a Mr. Wei in the meeting room looking for you!"
Chiba wore a bright red cropped t-shirt paired with black hot pants, revealing her slender waist, which attracted constant glances from the male employees in the marketing department. Chiba clearly enjoyed the attention, casually tossing her long, golden hair; she was practically a walking generator!
"I'm coming right away!"
Gu Mingxia tidied up the documents in her hands, and when she turned her head, she met Qian Ye's charming appearance. She coughed, and the distracted male employees immediately lowered their heads and pretended to be focused on reading the documents. Gu Mingxia shook her head helplessly.
"Chiba, can I give you some advice?"
"What?"
Qianye frowned slightly, looking at Gu Mingxia with a puzzled expression. Gu Mingxia smiled at her and put her arm around her shoulder. Both of them were tall for women, so putting their arms around each other was no problem at all.
"At the company in the future... could you wear a little more clothes? Besides, it's already autumn, is it really okay to dress like this? Aren't you cold?"
Gu Mingxia's words made Qianye look down at her own clothes, then turn to look at Gu Mingxia. Today, Gu Mingxia was wearing a rather professional suit, her long hair was tied up somewhat stiffly at the back of her head, and her makeup was exquisite and natural. But it also made Gu Mingxia look older than her age.
Chiba was somewhat displeased, her eyes clearly showing disdain. "Mingxia, isn't work about ability? When did it become about what you wear? Do you think I'm incapable of doing the job?"
"No, no, no! Chiba, you've misunderstood. What I meant was that you're dressed like that, making it impossible for others to concentrate on their work!"
Upon arriving at the reception room, Gu Mingxia turned back to Qianye with a slight smile, but Qianye merely snorted and then looked at Professor Wei with great admiration.
"Mr. Wei didn't notice my clothes when we first met, Mingxia. A person focused on their work won't be distracted even if Venus is standing in front of them!"
Gu Mingxia sighed helplessly, then gave Professor Wei an apologetic smile.
"I've been a bit busy, I'm sorry to have kept the professor waiting!"
"Since you're busy, I'll get straight to the point. We discussed it for a long time after we got back that day, and we all felt that BH19 couldn't just continue circulating in the market like this. We're willing to continue the unfinished experiments with you!"
Professor Wei's words made Gu Mingxia very happy. She stepped forward and grasped Professor Wei's hand, her face full of sincere smiles.
"Really? Thank you so much!"
"But……"
"Don't worry, I won't let you do research with me for nothing! I've already prepared the research funding and the professors' salaries!"
Gu Mingxia took a check out of the folder and placed it in front of Professor Wei. Professor Wei glanced at it and a sentence suddenly came to mind: "The rich are just willful, and it's easy to make money when you're naive and have lots of money!"
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