Chapter 267 is no joke.
When they were resting that night, Wang Yanzhi turned to look at Zhou Wansheng and said softly, "Just now in the kitchen, I tested Xiao Hong."
Zhou Wansheng opened his eyes again, which he had closed earlier: "How should we test him?"
“She and Tianbao have been with us through the war and saved our lives. I didn’t want to doubt her, but Ayin spoke so seriously that I tested her.”
Wang Yanzhi sighed: "I can't figure out what her purpose is in wanting to switch our children. After all, our two families are one family. They don't lack anything besides those creatures. Tianbao has a high position in the company, and Xiaohong is like a younger sister to me. We have always been like family over the years and have never had any conflicts. But when I was washing the cups, I suddenly remembered the time when we were getting married. My family asked her whether she would take the money home or become a maid in her dowry."
Zhou Wansheng was taken aback: "Is that so?"
Wang Yanzhi nodded: "I couldn't bear to let her be a concubine, so I offered to give her a courtyard and some money. I also promised to give her a dowry when she got married, but she refused, saying she was willing to be a concubine. I couldn't do anything about it, but then monogamy was implemented, so the deal was dropped. Later, she and Wang Tianbao hit it off, and I gave her a lot of money. The wedding house was even provided from my dowry."
Hearing her say that, Zhou Wansheng turned over and said, "So, you think that if she has a motive, it's because of that incident that she has a thorn in her side? Wasn't it consensual between her and Tianbao? She was the one who first told Tianbao that she was interested in him, so why would she hold a grudge about that?"
Wang Yanzhi shook her head. She didn't know either. She was unwilling to be given freedom, and she was unwilling to be offered money to be a concubine. Did she want to be a concubine?
"Don't overthink it. We're going back to Hong Kong tomorrow. I haven't been managing the company much these past two years. If it really was them, the company would probably be in dire straits by now. You're coming back with me. I'm afraid she'll notice something's wrong if you stay here. Once things are settled at the company, we won't be so constrained. As for those two next door, they probably already know they're not from the Zhou family. Otherwise, why would they give up their good lives and come here? Humph, I knew I couldn't stand them. Turns out they weren't our children at all. They didn't want us to care before, perfect! We don't need to care anymore!"
The old man narrowed his eyes as he said this: "I'm afraid Zhou Ming also knows that he's not their biological son, but I don't know if he was involved in this matter! Let's go to sleep. Tomorrow, tell the children that we're going back to Hong Kong. There's still a tough battle to fight there!"
The next morning, just after Gu Yin and the others had finished breakfast, Zhou Wansheng and his wife arrived.
"Have you had breakfast yet? Why are you here so early? Are you going out now?" the old lady asked with a smile.
Zhou Wansheng looked at everyone, especially focusing on Gu Qinglang's family. He said guiltily, "We won't come this time. We're in a hurry to get back to Hong Kong. I won't feel at ease until this matter is thoroughly resolved. Let's go back and conduct a self-examination of the company first. There's plenty of time later, we'll have some fun then!"
Gu Qinglang was surprised that they returned so quickly. Hearing this, he nodded and said, "Then please be careful."
Thinking of what Gu Le had said about the two elders in their past life, Gu Yin reminded her, "Don't trust anyone, be careful, and be careful about the means of transportation you use when you go out."
Zhou Wansheng was pleased with their words of advice. He raised his chin slightly and said confidently, "Don't worry, I've built my business from scratch. I'm not someone to be trifled with. It's just a little troublesome. We'll meet again soon!"
At this point, he cleared his throat and said, "Well, how about we exchange contact information? That way we can keep each other informed if anything comes up!"
Gu Yin glanced at him and then gave him her phone number.
Goodness, it turns out that he added everyone in the family except Gu Le! Seeing this, Wang Yanzhi also took out her phone.
After everyone left, the Gu family lost interest in going out for a stroll and decided to go home, as Gu Shu and Gu Hua had classes that evening.
Chu Yan didn't come back this time. It seems there was some problem at the company that required him to stay. Mr. Chu went on a business trip abroad.
So this time, only the Gu family returned to Jiang City.
After returning from Beijing, Gu Yin threw herself into studying for the competition, because at the end of the month, all students in the school who were participating in the competition would have a collective assessment, after which the list of candidates for the provincial preliminary round would be determined.
These spots are usually given to second-year high school students, since first-year students are just getting started. But this time, because Gu Yin is there, the school has allowed second-year and first-year students to participate together, and whoever gets the spot will get it!
The competition assessment hasn't come yet, but the final exam has arrived first.
The exam will be held from the 11th to the 13th.
Since the classroom is being used as an examination room, all personal belongings must be moved back.
Gu Yin had just moved her things to her dormitory when she saw Chu Yan come out of his dormitory.
Gu Yin's eyes lit up: "When did you get back?"
Chu Yan was busy during the holiday and only just returned to school. I don't know if she has finished dealing with the company matters yet.
Chu Yan came over and reached out to take the cardboard box from her hands, smiling as he said, "Just got back to take the exam."
"Has the matter been resolved?"
Chu Yan nodded: "That's about it, but my dad's back, so we can let him handle the finishing touches."
After opening the door and putting the things inside, Aunt Zhu returned from grocery shopping. She was surprised to see Chu Yan and said, "I asked the old lady last night when you would be back. You have an exam tomorrow, and she wasn't sure if you could come back. Please sit down, I'll go cook now!"
Chu Yan has been away recently, but Aunt Zhu hasn't left. She's been cooking for Gu Yin, which makes Gu Yin feel embarrassed. But Aunt Zhu keeps saying it's okay, since she has to eat too.
"Are you going to attend the extra classes for senior high school students this time?" The extra classes for senior high school students will continue until the 29th day of the Lunar New Year before the holiday ends, and they will have to return to school immediately after the Lunar New Year.
Chu Yan shook his head: "I have to go back to Beijing after the exams. I have to go abroad during the holidays. There's a big project that several major families in Beijing are vying for, so I won't be able to catch up on my classes. If I get the project, I probably won't be able to come back next semester. I'll have to go help out."
Gu Yin sighed. That's how it is in big families. Children have to go to study everywhere before they even reach adulthood, and once they do, they have to take on the responsibility of being heirs. The Chu family has had only one son for three generations, which shows how tiring it is for Chu Yanjiu.
"Then you need to take care of yourself and not stay up all night just because you're young." In all the novels and scripts she read in her past life, none of the domineering CEOs were healthy; they all had stomach problems! She wondered if reality was the same.
Chu Yan smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, my mom will go with me."
The exam lasted three days. After the exam, Chu Yan didn't even have time to say goodbye to Gu Yin. He went straight back to his maternal grandfather's house to meet up with his parents, and then took a plane to S City for a connecting flight.
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