Chapter 226: Cold-blooded, swift action
Old Mrs. Nan's expression was ferocious, as if Gu Mingxia were her enemy. Even Nan Chengyuan, who was standing to the side, could feel the hatred in her eyes.
"Grandma, if you know anything, please tell my cousin. After all, she really cares about Aunt."
Nan Ze interrupted, but before he could finish speaking, Old Madam Nan slapped him again, her voice trembling.
"She has no relation to the Nan family, nor to your aunt! If you're a member of the Nan family, then stop speaking up for her!"
"Grandma, she's still my aunt's daughter, how can you say she has no relation to the Nan family?"
"I said no, and that's it! If you speak up for her again, get out of here right now!"
Despite being nearly eighty years old, Old Madam Nan still had a fiery temper. Nan Ze was about to say something when Nan Chengyuan, who was standing beside him, pulled him back.
"Aze, say less, don't make your grandma angry!" After saying that, Nan Chengyuan looked at the old lady Nan helplessly, "Mom, why are you so persistent? Xiaxia... is still your granddaughter, why do you have to be like this?"
"I know you're upset about the money, aren't you? You feel uncomfortable because I, this old woman, have touched your family's assets, which is why you're in such a hurry to bring Aze back from abroad?"
Grandma Nan's words were really unreasonable. Not to mention Nan Chengyuan, even Gu Mingxia, who was listening from the side, frowned.
In her memory, her grandmother was a very kind and gentle person. How did she become such an unreasonable old lady?
“Mom, how can you be so unreasonable? In the past ten years, when have I ever interfered in your affairs? I know you're upset because of Alan, but you can't take it all out on the children! You've been good to Alan all these years, but have you ever thought about how much you owe Aze? How much you owe Arong? Because of your decision, our family has been separated for more than ten years. Mom, that's enough, that's really enough!”
Nan Chengyuan stepped forward, blocking Nan Ze and Madam Nan behind him. His face was filled with pain and helplessness. He suddenly squatted down, holding his head.
"If you really can't stand us staying with the Nan family, and you really think that Aze and I are only after the Nan family's wealth, then fine, we'll leave first thing tomorrow morning. Don't worry, we absolutely won't take anything from the Nan family, okay? Are you satisfied with that?"
"Get out! All of you, get out!"
Grandma Nan roared and swayed as she sat down on the sofa. Gu Mingxia suddenly felt extremely sorry for the old woman in front of her. At that moment, she realized that if her mother were still alive, she would never be able to forgive such a mother.
"Aze, Arong, let's go!"
Nan Chengyuan suddenly stood up resolutely, pulled Nan Ze and Madam Nan and walked out. Madam Nan looked back at the angry old lady Nan with great concern, and timely grabbed Nan Chengyuan's arm.
"Honey, don't be angry. Mom didn't mean it. Let's go upstairs and rest for a while. We can talk about this again tomorrow after you and Mom have calmed down!"
Only Gu Mingxia and Old Mrs. Nan remained in the living room. Looking at the stubborn old lady sitting on the sofa, panting heavily, she shook her head helplessly, a faint, puzzled smile on her lips.
"Is it worth it? Your whole family has been ruined like this, do you think it was worth it?"
After saying this, Gu Mingxia shook her head, turned around and walked out. Old Mrs. Nan sat blankly on the sofa until Gu Mingxia walked out of the living room, then looked up in a daze and shouted loudly at her back.
"I won't tell you anything! I'm the only one in this world who loves Alan the most. You're all bad people, all of you are bad people!"
Gu Mingxia stopped walking, said nothing more, and left the Nan family's villa.
Whether or not to continue investigating the Nan family is no longer important. Although Old Madam Nan didn't say anything, it was as if she had said everything. With Gu Mingxia's intelligence, she believed in what she had deduced. But just like the question she had asked Old Madam Nan earlier, was it worth it? Was it worth it?
Perhaps... nothing matters now, nothing is more important than the unborn child in her womb.
Gu Mingxia placed her hand on her lower abdomen, her face radiating maternal warmth. Perhaps, she shouldn't have come to Linghai at all, perhaps... she shouldn't have continued the investigation!
All she had to do now was wait, wait until the time was right. She believed that if her mother wasn't dead, she would definitely appear!
New York, airport.
Tina looked at Xiao Yan with reluctance, her pretty face glistening with tears.
"Xiao, will you miss me after you go back?"
Of course I'll miss you.
"Then when will you take me to Xiangcheng to see Sister Gu?"
Xiao Yan silently looked at the pure-hearted girl in front of him, then suddenly reached out and stroked her hair, smiling faintly.
"I'll come pick you up after I finish what I'm doing, okay?"
"Then you must remember to come back and pick up Tina, don't forget!"
Tina clung to Xiao Yan reluctantly. Alice watched her from the side, sighed helplessly, and reached out to pull her from Xiao Yan's embrace to her side.
"I hope everything goes well for you when you get back."
"If you don't cause me any trouble, I think everything will go smoothly!"
Xiao Yan pulled his suitcase, glanced at the airport clock, and reached out to wipe away the tears on Tina's face.
"Silly girl, don't cry. I'm leaving!"
Watching Xiao Yan's retreating figure without turning his head, Tina suddenly burst into tears. Alice put her arm around her shoulder, her expression unreadable, but the hatred deep in her eyes had never faded even after more than twenty years.
Some love may fade away little by little with the passage of time, but hatred is like a shadow that follows you and can never be erased. It will only grow deeper with the passage of time until the person is overwhelmed by hatred and goes mad!
Alice, no, it should be said that Gu Huaiyan is that kind of person. Her budding feelings for Gu Huaikun from back then have long since vanished, but the hatred of being rejected has only grown deeper. She feels that if she doesn't vent this deep hatred, she'll be burned alive by it sooner or later!
"Zheng Liu, how is Xiaxia?"
After getting off the plane, Xiao Yan called Zheng Liu while driving. He had been away for a week this time, and during that time he had suppressed his longing and had not called Gu Mingxia. He didn't know if she had calmed down, and the most important reason was that he didn't dare to call her. He was afraid that if he made that call, his decision would be over.
"She has stayed in the villa for the past few days and doesn't seem to be in a good mood."
"That's good."
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yan's mood inexplicably improved. She was still at the villa; did that mean she wasn't angry anymore?
Xiao Yan hummed a song all the way, driving very fast. He covered a journey that would normally take an hour in just half an hour.
"Xiaxia".
As soon as I entered, I saw Gu Mingxia watering the flowers on the balcony with a watering can. The setting sun shone on her, bathing her in a golden light, making her look so unreal.
"You're back? Did your business trip go well?"
Gu Mingxia didn't turn her head, but replied to Xiao Yan in a light tone, with a faint smile on her side. For some reason, Xiao Yan felt that Gu Mingxia had a somewhat sacred quality about her. He didn't know how to speak, so he put down his suitcase, changed his shoes, and slowly walked towards her step by step.
"Everything is going well, but I miss you so much."
"Yeah?"
There was neither warmth nor distance, just a politeness that made Xiao Yan feel uneasy. But she was still there, she hadn't left him, so nothing else mattered, right?
Walking behind Gu Mingxia, Xiao Yan gently pulled her into his arms, resting his head on her shoulder. She... seemed to have lost a lot of weight.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
As he murmured those words softly, Xiao Yan closed his eyes tightly, his eyes filled with sadness. Gu Mingxia's body stiffened, but she then slowly began to water the potted plant in front of her again.
"There's nothing to apologize for or owe you. You must be tired from the flight. Take a shower and get some rest."
Holding a water bottle in one hand and patting Xiao Yan's arm with the other, Xiao Yan was reluctant to let go of her, her breath filled with the faint scent of orchids. When would he be able to have such a quiet embrace again?
"I'm not tired, I just miss you so much. Can I hug you like this?"
Gu Mingxia didn't speak. She looked up at the sunset outside, and the balcony fell into a long silence. Just as a bitter smile appeared on Xiao Yan's lips and he was about to let go, she gave a faint "hmm".
When two people in love embrace, it is the happiest thing in the world. But if the two people have different thoughts, then the embrace is just for warmth.
The next day, Xiao Yan, dressed in a black suit, called Liang Yuhao to his office as soon as he arrived at the company.
"How's the matter I asked you to investigate going?"
"The old city renovation project has just entered the demolition and resettlement stage, and Bai Zixuan and his group have just received the first project payment of 10 billion yuan. However, they jointly gave Director Ye 36 million yuan."
"Is there any evidence?"
"Yes, Director Ye's most favored mistress is one of our people, but she was sent there through those people."
Liang Yuhao said calmly, "After all this buildup, are you finally going to make your move?" He wanted to ask Xiao Yan what Gu Mingxia would do if he made his move, but faced with Xiao Yan's icy expression, he said nothing and simply reported on his work.
"Have someone keep a close eye on the situation regarding the old city redevelopment. Make your move when Bai Zixuan has squandered the 10 billion and invested two-thirds of his fortune. Also, collect evidence of Director Ye's bribery and send those V-related items up if necessary."
Xiao Yan gave his orders swiftly and decisively, without the slightest hesitation.
"Director Ye... doesn't seem to be so easy to bring down."
“That’s none of our business,” Xiao Yan said coldly, his brows furrowing slightly as he looked at the documents in his hand. “Also, compile all the information on the island’s development and send it to me. Also, help me make an appointment with Gu Huaikun.”
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