Chapter 791: Kneel Down! (Two chapters combined)
After Gu Le finished running, Xiao Se and the others were still not done. Gu Yin waited a while longer, and then Gu Hua and Gu Shu returned. Since there were still activities in the afternoon, Gu Yin waited for them. After telling the staff, they went home first.
When Fu Heng returned with his horse, Gu Yin was nowhere to be seen.
Xiao Se was also a little disappointed that he didn't see Gu Yin: "I was hoping we could have dinner together tonight! I haven't even thanked A-Yin yet!"
Xiao Jinyue dismounted and said with a smile, "It's already good enough that I've taken care of things for you. Your horse is moving so slowly, by the time you get there it will be dark. Gu Yin will definitely have her own things to do! Let's go back. You can thank me later."
Xiao Se thought about it and agreed: "Let's go back."
Upon hearing this, Fu Heng immediately followed up: "Xiao Jin, are your sister and Miss Zhou on good terms? I know I was wrong. Could you please help me? Could you talk to Miss Zhou?"
Xiao Jin: "What did you say? About canceling the blacklist?"
Fu Heng shook his head: "This is a small matter. It's about my dad's job. Could you... you know, to put it bluntly, this is just a matter between us kids. It has nothing to do with the family, right?" Compared to his dad's profession, the membership issue really was a small matter!
Xiao Jin shook her head: "It has nothing to do with your family? If you weren't relying on your family background and your father's status, would you treat people like this? Besides, my junior is standing up for us, and we can't possibly undermine her. Don't even think about it. Moreover, my junior isn't the kind of person who can't distinguish right from wrong. If your family really hasn't done anything wrong, there's nothing to worry about. But if they have, then she's doing a public service, and no matter what, I won't interfere."
After Xiao Jin finished speaking, she looked at Xiao Se and said, "Let's go back."
As a result, a staff member came over and said, "Please wait a moment, both of you. Young Master Chu instructed that after you finish playing, he would register you as members. Please come over here."
Xiao Jin nodded upon hearing this, "Then I'll have to trouble you." The minimum membership fee here is 5 million, and her family doesn't have that much money. Sometimes her father needs to discuss work, and some entrepreneurs request to come here. If he doesn't come, the work can't proceed. If he does come, those entrepreneurs hint that he should register, as long as her father does them a favor. Her father has refused many times, which has resulted in the work not progressing quickly even after being in Beijing for more than half a year. With Gu Yin and Chu Yan's help this time, Xiao Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief.
One afternoon, Gu Yin and Gu Le spent time at the farm with the elderly couple. When they returned home in the evening, they saw several unfamiliar cars parked in front of their house.
Grandma Gu asked in confusion, "Have guests arrived? Why didn't the gatekeeper notify us?"
Gu Yin smiled and said, "I already told you, these are unimportant people. Grandma and Grandpa, you go in first. I'll take care of this and then go back."
Upon hearing this, the old lady knew that these people were looking for Ayin, and it must be about work. So she didn't ask any more questions and led the group inside. Only Chu Yan and Gu Le accompanied them, while Gu Hua and Gu Shu also went in.
Seeing that there were hardly any people left, the car doors opened one by one, and a number of people got out.
They were all the same people I'd seen during the day; even the white-haired guy was helped out.
Gu Yin didn't give them a chance to speak: "I can guess why you're here. Have you come to the wrong person? I'm just a student."
Everyone immediately realized that this girl was unwilling to reconcile with them, and that was unacceptable!
Bai Mao's father slapped him on the head and scolded, "Apologize to Miss Zhou now! All you do all day is eat, drink, and have fun instead of doing anything productive! I'm so unlucky to have a son like you!"
Gu Yin frowned: "Don't try to educate your child in front of me. I'm not his teacher, nor am I someone he can bully. I retaliated against his foul mouth on the spot. You don't need to put on a show at my doorstep. I'm busy and don't have time to deal with your affairs." After saying that, Gu Yin turned and went through the gate.
Chu Yan looked at these people and said with a smile, "Don't be so busy with work that you neglect your family's education. If you can't even teach your children properly, how can you serve the people? Don't you agree?" After saying that, he turned around and went inside.
Gu Le didn't know what had happened, but he was certain that these people had done something wrong, especially the white-haired guy who kept groaning softly; he was the only one who was injured.
Gu Le asked curiously, "What did you do to my sister?"
Bai Mao's chest was in so much pain he felt like he was going to faint! He didn't want to come, but his dad wouldn't let him, saying if he didn't come, he'd be sent abroad and never come back. So he had no choice but to come despite his injuries. He'd just been slapped again, and his whole body ached! He just wanted to get back to the hospital and lie down!
Hearing Gu Le's question, he immediately replied, "I was being mean and said some bad things! Little brother, could you talk to your sister and ask her to forgive me this once? I promise I'll never do it again! Really! I promise! Look how badly I'm hurt, please forgive me, okay?"
Gu Le shook her head: "Looks like you really are a smart aleck, otherwise you wouldn't have gotten hurt. My sister is usually very easy to talk to, but someone like you... tsk tsk tsk, good luck to you." After saying that, she went inside.
Seeing the door close, Fu Heng's father's face darkened. "Let's go back," he said, unable to utter a word. "Let's go find the leader."
Fu Heng had no choice but to lower his head and get into the car.
Seeing that the Fu family had all left, the others had no choice but to follow them back.
In the car, Mr. Fu looked at the documents and said, "Go home, take the gifts and apologize to the Xiao family. You must beg for the forgiveness of the young lady of the Xiao family, otherwise your father's position will be over."
Madam Fu frowned upon hearing this: "Is it really that serious, just children playing around?"
Mr. Fu frowned: "I heard the mayor talk about this Miss Zhou. She is very clear about right and wrong, especially protective of her own people, and cannot tolerate any wrongdoing. When her family first came to Beijing, they still needed the Han family's guidance and help, but in less than a few months, look at that girl's achievements. The Han family only has dealings with the Chu family because of their sworn brotherhood. Can our family compare with the Han family? The old man has already stopped managing things. If this matter is not handled properly, our family will be finished."
To put it bluntly, it's not that their old man doesn't care about things, it's that he can't manage them anymore. The respect that people in Beijing have for him now is only because of the old man; everyone is just being considerate of the older generation.
Fu Heng had only ever engaged in petty squabbles in the past. Those people's families weren't as well-off as his, and he knew those who were better off than him but wouldn't offend them. Who knew he'd run into a brick wall like this? They actually bullied the big shot's friend. He was resentful now, resenting that Xiao Jin not only had such a friend but also let them bully her. If he had known that Xiao Jin had such a friend, he would not only not have bullied her but would have even dated her. Would that mean his family also had a connection with Miss Zhou?
Thinking of this, Fu Heng regretted it again: "If only I had gotten along with Xiao Jin."
Madam Fu pursed her lips: "You two are not suitable."
Mr. Fu sneered upon hearing this: "Indeed, he is not suitable. Your son is not good enough for her at all!"
When Xiao Yuanshan returned home, he saw his daughter and niece were both there and said with a smile, "Why are you all home today? Didn't you go out to play? Aren't you eating out?"
Xiao Jin got up and quickly walked to her father's side, took his briefcase and put it away, smiling as she said, "You went out, but there wasn't anything fun, so you came back early. Dad, how was work today? Did it go smoothly?"
Xiao Yuanshan nodded upon hearing this: "Shunli, did you call your mother?" Not wanting to talk about work with his daughter, Xiao Yuanshan changed the subject.
Mrs. Xiao does not live in Beijing permanently. She stays at her home in Z Province with her elderly relative and occasionally comes to stay for a while. Now that it is winter, her relative is not in good health, so Mrs. Xiao went back to stay with her a few days ago. However, they talk on the phone every day.
"They've already been vaccinated. Grandpa and Grandma are fine now, so Mom told you not to worry."
Xiao Yuanshan nodded upon hearing this, rolled up his sleeves, and looked at the two of them: "Okay, you two watch TV, I'll cook."
Xiao Se and Xiao Jin can't cook, so Xiao Yuanshan buys the groceries at the market early in the morning. They have a housekeeper back in their hometown, but the three of them live in Beijing. Of the three, only Xiao Yuanshan can cook. When the two are not home, Xiao Yuanshan eats at the canteen before going back. When the two are home, he cooks at home to keep the house warm and lively.
Halfway through making dinner, the doorbell rang. Xiao Se got up to open the door and frowned when he saw Fu Heng and his family.
Seeing Xiao Se like this, Fu Heng remained silent, afraid that if he spoke, the door would slam shut right in front of them!
Seeing that it was a desolate place, Mr. Fu smiled and asked, "Is your uncle home?"
Xiao Se nodded upon hearing this: "Yes."
"Uncle, we have a guest!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuanshan turned off the stove and came out, only to see the leader and his family approaching. He quickly put down his apron and asked with a smile, "Comrade Fu, what brings you here? Have you eaten yet?"
Then he poured water for the group.
Mr. Fu took the water and shook his head helplessly: "The matter hasn't been resolved, how can I be in the mood to eat?"
Xiao Yuanshan asked in confusion, "Is it about work?"
Mr. Fu shook his head, but Mrs. Fu, who was standing next to him, spoke up: "It's a matter between our Xiao Heng and your two daughters."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuanshan's smiling face immediately turned serious. He knew that his daughter wanted to integrate into this so-called circle for his job, but he had made it clear that she didn't need to. Now that people were coming to his house, he was worried that his daughter and niece might be bullied.
"Those two aren't familiar with your young master, what could they possibly have to do with each other? Is there some misunderstanding?"
As he spoke, he looked at Fu Heng. Fu Heng looked at the talented man on the side, but the arrogance and disdain in his eyes were something he never knew how to hide when he saw him. Such a person would bring disaster to his family sooner or later. He had always told his two daughters to stay as far away from him as possible!
Mr. Fu nodded in acknowledgment: "Fu Heng, you speak!"
Fu Heng, who usually disdained to sit down when visiting the Xiao family, dared not sit down this time and recounted the events of the day while standing.
After speaking, he bowed deeply to the three members of the Xiao family: "I realize my ignorance and foolishness, and I hope that my two younger sisters can forgive my offense and not pursue this matter any further! In the future, if there is anything you need me for, I will do my best to help you!"
After listening, Xiao Yuanshan looked at Xiao Se and asked, "You asked Comrade Zhou for help?"
Xiao Se shrank his neck, then straightened up and said loudly, "No! It was just a coincidence! But A-Yin said I'm her friend! It would be stupid of me not to contact her if I needed something! They went too far back then, otherwise A-Yin wouldn't be angry! As for forgiveness, I don't know anything about it, I've already said it! Fu Heng, it's no use you coming to us!"
Mr. Fu originally thought that Xiao Jin and Zhou Guyin had a good relationship, but he didn't expect it to be Xiao Se. This is a bit difficult to deal with. This girl is straightforward and has never hidden her dislike for Fu Heng!
"Fu Heng! Kneel down!" Mr. Fu shouted.
Fu Heng didn't hesitate and immediately knelt down. His father had already instructed him in the car that even kneeling down was the last thing he had to do to beg for their forgiveness. This kneeling would definitely make Xiao Yuanshan uncomfortable and put pressure on the two girls. But when the two girls told Miss Zhou about it, Miss Zhou would definitely be dissatisfied and wouldn't bother with other people's business anymore. In the end, what would happen to the Xiao family would be up to them!
"No, no, no! Comrade Fu, please help Fu Heng up! There's no need! What will people say if they see this! Get up!" Fu Heng's kneeling really startled Xiao Yuanshan. Xiao Yuanshan quickly helped him up, but Fu Heng just wouldn't get up, clinging tightly to the corner of the table!
Xiao Jin frowned: "Are you threatening us?"
Fu Heng quickly shook his head: "No! I just want your forgiveness! I really realize my mistake!"
"Fine! Get up! We forgive you!" Xiao Se was speechless and had no choice but to agree to forgive.
"Huh? You forgave me?" Fu Heng was dumbfounded. It was that easy.
Xiao Se nodded: "Yes, I forgive you! You can get up now!" Didn't you see how bad her uncle's face looked?
Fu Heng looked at his father. Mr. Fu hadn't expected it to be so easy; he had thought there would be some kind of agreement involved!
Mrs. Fu quickly helped her son up and tenderly massaged his knees.
"Since Arthur has forgiven me, then everything is fine." So, can you guys leave now? I'm halfway through cooking! Xiao Yuanshan thought to himself.
But it was clear that the Fu family did not have this understanding. When Mr. Fu saw that Xiao Se had agreed but had not made any move, he smiled and said, "This young girl has such a broad mind at such a young age. Her future achievements will definitely be extraordinary!"
Xiao Se: "...Thank you!"
That's it? Mr. Fu's lips twitched: "You just forgave Fu Heng, and I'm very happy. Thank you!"
"You're welcome. Just tell him not to be so arrogant and look down on others in the future."
Mr. Fu: "...We will talk about him."
Xiao Se nodded: "That's good. By the way, we didn't have much food today, so we didn't make any for you. Aren't you leaving?" She was hungry.
Fu Heng was immediately embarrassed. He chuckled awkwardly, "You've already forgiven me, but... but you didn't tell Miss Zhou."
Xiao Se looked puzzled: "Why tell A Yin? Why tell A Yin? Didn't you apologize to us? What does this have to do with A Yin? Besides, A Yin is so busy, she doesn't have time. If you really want A Yin to see this, I'll ask her when she's free. When she's free, you can kneel down and let her see? Your fetish is really bizarre! Does an apology need an audience?"
"You're playing me!" Fu Heng was so angry that the veins on his forehead bulged.
Xiao Se was speechless: "Where did I trick you? You asked me if I forgive you, and I said I do! Tell me where I tricked you! This is ridiculous!"
Xiao Jin stood to the side, suppressing her laughter and looking down at her cousin, afraid that she wouldn't be able to hold back her laughter.
Xiao Yuanshan coughed lightly: "Well, since everything's alright, I'll go to the kitchen to get busy. The food is only half-finished. Comrade Fu, we won't keep you here any longer. We'll treat you to a meal another time. It's just a childish thing, forgive and forget it. Don't take it to heart, ah, don't take it to heart!"
Since they've already said that, it would be embarrassing to stay any longer. Mr. Fu said with a forced smile, "Alright, then I won't bother you any longer. Let's get together again when we have time. Fu Heng, I'm leaving."
After everyone left, Xiao Jin couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Sese, you're such a treasure! Hahaha!"
Xiao Se sighed helplessly, "I'm just a student, I don't understand their tangential remarks. Didn't they want me to forgive them? I did, isn't that being accommodating? Humph, they're really good at bending and stretching, kneeling down like that, how scary!"
Xiao Yuanshan sighed softly and looked at Xiao Se: "What did your classmate say?"
Xiao Se said, "Ayin told us not to interfere. If we want to forgive, we can. If we don't want to, it's fine. We don't need to pay attention to them. We just need to do our own thing. She told me to tell my uncle that we must be clean in the officialdom. We can't be corrupt or go along with the corrupt. Otherwise, even if you are my uncle, it won't work."
Xiao Yuanshan nodded upon hearing this: "I know. I come from the countryside and it wasn't easy for me to get to where I am now. I will cherish my reputation, so you shouldn't always think about going astray!" He just didn't know what would happen to the Fu family. As far as he knew, the Fu family wasn't clean.
That evening, Gu Yin received a call from Mayor Han, inquiring about the Fu family. Gu Yin simply said, "Auntie, I suspect that the membership fees they charged at my family's horse farm are of dubious origin. Didn't they say the Fu family doesn't have a company? Where did they get so much money to pay for memberships? Please investigate."
Mayor Han nodded upon hearing this, "Alright then." After that, he didn't interfere, and he also told his father at home not to take care of it.
Gu Yin directly instructed her superiors to investigate, completely deviating from the usual path. In any case, anything related to Gu Yin could be treated as an exception.
So Xiao Yuanshan didn't have to wait long; in less than a week, the Fu family was sealed off, and several other families were also placed under investigation. Every penny of their embezzlement was uncovered! That's incredibly efficient!
It seems that some people in the company know that this matter is related to the Xiao family. In the past, various departments that were uncooperative no longer dared to deliberately obstruct Xiao Yuanshan's work after this incident, and they all cooperated very well!
What could Xiao Yuanshan say? He couldn't say anything. He could only work even harder and live up to Comrade Zhou's help!
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