Chapter 167 Where are they? Come out!
Back in the car, Chu Xiong looked at his son, who was sitting silently inside, and said with a smile, "Didn't we agree to cooperate? How did it turn into an acquisition? The contract was already signed, and now you're unhappy?"
Chu Yan shook his head: "I'm not unhappy, I just don't want to drag things out with them. Since they don't want the appeasement policy, let's just satisfy them. They don't have to do anything, they can just go back to retire. Isn't that great?"
Chu Xiong nodded: "Since you negotiated this contract, you will stay here to follow up and learn. Learn how to revitalize a company, how to deal with the old parasites in the company, how to handle the media, and how to arrange for the original company's employees. Each of these things is not simple. Stay here, learn well, and go back after school starts. Anyway, you originally planned to go abroad after finishing your second year of high school, but now you have changed your mind and plan to go after graduating from high school with a scholarship. Young people, your ideas change every day. I don't understand you guys. But you must go abroad to study. As for how long it takes you to graduate, that depends on your ability."
My son suddenly told me that he would go abroad to study at university after graduating from high school. When I asked him why, he wouldn't say. He just said that he had already made up his mind and I was just informing him.
Chu Yan had thought he could go back after finishing this case, but instead he had to stay longer. Looking at his unresponsive phone, he became increasingly frustrated.
"Okay, so what about you? Are you going back or to other countries?" The Chu Group is now making a large-scale international expansion, and the domestic industry is basically saturated. If Chu Yan himself wants to develop in China, there is basically no opportunity for development. It's not that he is incapable, but the top figures in every industry know the Chu family. If he goes out to work independently or takes a job in those companies, he will definitely get the green light all the way. What's the point of that?
In any family with a rich history, the heir must undergo trials and tribulations; otherwise, how can they shoulder such a vast business? Enjoying a life of leisure is out of the question.
"I'm planning a trip to a desert country to check out their oil. Don't worry, I'm busier than you! How could I possibly be home so soon?"
Chu Yan paused upon hearing this: "Isn't there a war going on over there right now?"
Chu Xiong looked out of the car and nodded: "Opportunities and risks go hand in hand. Don't worry, I've brought people with me. Besides, I'm going there to discuss matters with the Crown Prince. You don't need to worry about safety. If your mother asks, just say I went to Russia. Don't let her worry."
Chu Yan nodded in agreement. He wouldn't say that there was danger over there and that we shouldn't go. This was how his ancestors had always lived. In a family like theirs, if you didn't improve, what awaited you wouldn't be regression or peace, but rather disintegration!
He will experience all sorts of things in the future. If he backs down every time he encounters such a situation, then no matter how much wealth he has, it will all be devoured by others! The law of the jungle is that cruel.
In Lijia Village, Gu Shu woke up early in the morning and saw a message from Chu Yan. He scratched his head, checked the time, and realized it was sent in the middle of the night!
"Brother Yan, that's my senior, Qin Heng. I originally invited you all to come together, but you were busy, so he came alone." After sending the message, Gu Shu put down his phone, got up, and went out of the room to get busy.
"Gu Shu, my grandma fell and twisted her ankle. My parents aren't home, only my grandpa is. I'm worried about her. Could you take me to town? I'll head back now and come back later when I have time!" Qin Heng called out to Gu Shu as he took down the clothes that were drying in the sun.
Gu Shu came out of the kitchen, looking worried: "Is it serious? Do you want me to come with you?!"
Qin Heng shook his head: "My grandpa said it's just a dislocated ankle and he needs to rest for a few days. But my grandma is quite overweight, and he can't take care of her by himself. He wants to call a caregiver, but I don't trust outsiders with this. I'll have to go back by myself! You don't need to come with me."
Gu Yin heard it too. She went into the chicken coop, caught an old hen, took some dried mushrooms, and also packed a large bag of snails she had collected yesterday, all of which she put into Qin Heng's bag.
"Stew the old hen and mushrooms together; it'll help your family back home recover. These snails haven't purged all the mud yet; take them back and raise them for a couple more days. If you don't know how to cook them, call my brother and he'll teach you. Come visit again next time you have time."
Qin Heng felt a warm glow in his heart as he watched her pack things and give instructions on this and that. He thought of how his mother always gave his father the same instructions whenever he went out.
He blushed, lowered his head, and whispered, "Thank you, I'll remember."
"Why is your face so red?" Gu Shu reached out and took the things from his hand. Seeing his red face, she touched his face and asked in confusion, "It's burning hot. Are you suffering from heatstroke?"
Qin Heng, looking bewildered, quickly shook his head: "No, no, I was probably just nervous when I heard the news, so my eyes are a little bloodshot."
Gu Yin was originally looking at Qin Heng, and she noticed his somewhat panicked appearance. Even when the two looked at each other, he didn't dare to look directly at him, glancing at him before looking to the side.
Gu Yin was surprised for a moment, then lowered her eyes, took a step back, kept a distance, and stopped talking.
Qin Heng, however, did not notice her actions.
After Gu Shu dropped the person off at the station, he went to the shop.
Today is market day, and Li Li is a bit overwhelmed by the workload. When Gu Shu came in, he was collecting money and explaining things to customers.
Seeing this, Gu Shu hurriedly stepped forward to help.
He was busy like this until evening before he finally had a moment to check his phone.
Then he saw the messages Chu Yan sent, filling the entire screen! From those messages, he could see the resentment in Chu Yan's voice that was practically overflowing from the screen!
"Senior?"
"Did he go alone?"
"If I'm not going, why didn't you think to invite someone else along?"
"That's Gu Yin, right? Why is he so close to Gu Yin? And even touching her inappropriately."
"..."
Where are they?
"come out."
"...Gu Shu".
"..."
"It's 3 a.m. in the UK right now. I'm going to sleep now. o(*￣)￣*)o When I get back to China, I'll bring you a gift. I'm sure you'll like it."
Looking at that smiling face, Gu Shu felt that if Chu Yan were in front of him right now, he would definitely get beaten up!
He answered each of the questions earnestly and sincerely.
"It's my senior. I called you, but it was just a spur-of-the-moment thing. He wanted to experience rural life, so he came, but he's already gone back. It really is Gu Yin, isn't she beautiful! I didn't touch her. Gu Yin accidentally fell into the water, and he caught her, so there was some contact! Don't overthink it! I've been helping out at the shop all day and haven't had a chance to check my phone. I didn't mean not to reply! Hello, Brother Yan! Thank you for your hard work, Brother Yan! I don't need any gifts, Brother Yan! Just come back safely! Goodbye, Brother Yan! Goodnight, Brother Yan!"
"This should stop them from being angry, right? I didn't mean to not reply. And the gift... I bet they brought back a knife from over there!" Gu Shu muttered to herself before putting down her phone and going to eat.
The first thing Chu Yan did after waking up was to pick up his phone and check his messages. When he saw Gu Shu's reply, his mood finally improved. He went back! Good thing he went back!
(Is Gu Yin alright? What kind of older brother are you?)
Throughout the entire passage, he only paid attention to the two words "Gu Yin, go back"!
"I also want to experience rural life, but unfortunately I don't have time. It's so sad! The photos you took are really beautiful. I'm on the verge of conflict with foreigners here, but seeing your photos and such beautiful scenery makes me feel relaxed. Remember to post more!"
After sending it, he had to get up and go back to carrying bricks.
After seeing Chu Yan's message the next day, Gu Shu replied and then took photos everywhere she went—landscapes, people, everyday moments—and sent them all to him. They ran out of memory cards and had to buy several as spares.
He had no idea that what someone wanted to see was never any of those landscapes; there was only one kind of scenery he wanted!
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