Chapter 086 The Eighty-Sixth Melon
Lin Hexu helped Lin Qianshi back home. The doctor sewed up Lin Qianshi's wound and bandaged it. Old Man Lin asked, "Is this injury okay?"
The doctor said, "It's nothing serious, just a little bleeding, you need to rest for a while."
"That's good, that's good." Grandpa Lin finally felt relieved.
Wait until the doctors are gone.
Lin Hexu couldn't wait to ask, "Grandpa, what's going on with Master Gu? Is she really Grandpa Gu's granddaughter?"
Zhao Ruyu couldn't help but say, "Yeah, how come I've never heard of it before!"
Mr. Lin smiled bitterly, "How would I know that? I only knew Lao Gu after he married Zhang Yan. I only knew that he got married in his hometown before. If he didn't mention it, no one would ask about it. I never thought there would be such a thing. Lao Gu, you are really pitiful."
Although Lin Hexu had known Wang Xueli for many years, he still couldn't help but feel indignant when he encountered such a thing. "That's right, Grandpa. I can't believe that Wang Xueli's family is so bad. They actually lied to Grandpa Gu that his wife and children were gone. Isn't this pure harm? If Master Gu hadn't come to Hong Kong, wouldn't Grandpa Gu have been deceived for his whole life?"
Lin Hexu turned to his father and said, "Dad, if Grandpa Gu quarrels with the Wang family, we have to protect Grandpa Gu."
"What's the matter with you? Go upstairs and go to bed." Lin's father's lips twitched, and he drove Lin Hexu away speechlessly.
Lin Hexu was still reluctant and said that he wanted to keep watch for Lin Qianshi, but was chased away by Lin's father.
Mr. Lin asked everyone else to leave so that Lin Qianshi could have a rest.
Just as he was about to leave, Lin Qianshi asked, "Grandpa, our family owes Master Gu a favor."
"I know."
Old Master Lin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Is Grandpa a person who can't tell right from wrong?"
The extended Lincoln slowly drove into a villa.
The lights in the villa were on. In the car, Wang Xueli kept glancing at Gu Zhizhang out of the corner of her eye. But on the way back, Gu Zhizhang never spoke a word, and even his breathing was barely audible.
Wang Xueli couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Master, Madam, Miss, we are here."
The driver got out and opened the door.
Gu Zhizhang got out of the car. Yan Qin tried to come up to support him, but Gu Zhizhang quietly avoided her. He leaned on his crutches and asked his assistant to come and support him as he walked into the house.
Inside the house.
Zhang Yan, who should have been resting at this hour, was sitting on the sofa in the living room.
Next to them were Gu Yuanshan and his wife. When they saw Gu Zhizhang coming in, they looked embarrassed and stood up quickly, "Uncle!"
Gu Zhizhang didn't look at them, but looked at Zhang Yan, "Yan Qin has already called to tell you about what happened over there."
His tone sounded more like confirmation than a question.
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Yan Qin's face.
Zhang Yan said, "Yes, I already know what happened over there. Yan Qin and Shirley don't know about this matter. It has nothing to do with them."
"You mean you did all this?!"
Gu Zhizhang's forehead was bulging with veins, and he held a cane in his hand. "For more than thirty years, more than thirty years, you always knew that my wife and children were still alive!"
Zhang Yan looked a little uncomfortable.
Gu Yuanshan got busy: "Uncle, you can't blame Aunt Zhang for this. You know what the situation in the mainland has been like for more than 30 years. If they knew that you were in Hong Kong, your aunt and the others would definitely be implicated."
"Yes, uncle. Besides, aunt and her family don't have a hard life. They have food to eat and clothes to wear. They're just unlucky. Xicao's parents died early. If they were still alive, it wouldn't be like this..."
Gu Yuanshan's wife stopped talking halfway because Gu Zhizhan's eyes were too terrifying.
"More than 30 years ago, the mainland was under strict control. For their safety, you didn't dare let me contact them. This is understandable." Gu Zhizhang sneered, "But the mainland was unblocked more than a decade ago. Why didn't you dare to say it then? Was this also for my sake?"
"Uncle Gu, Mom was also confused for a moment!"
Yan Qin rarely saw Gu Zhizhang so angry.
Gu Zhizhang was the man with the best temper she had ever met. He was worth billions, but he never had any affairs with other women. With his wealth, even if he had three wives and four concubines, people outside would at most say that he was a playboy. But Gu Zhizhang had never done such a thing and treated Wang Xueli as his own granddaughter.
"Aqin, don't explain for me."
Zhang Yan closed her eyes, stood up, and knelt on her knees in front of everyone.
Everyone was shocked, especially the servants, who stared with their eyes wide open and looked at each other in bewilderment.
"I had selfish motives in this matter. We were an orphan and a widow, and we owed so much debt. I was afraid that you would abandon us if you knew that your children and wife were still alive. More importantly, I had already fallen in love with you at that time. This was the only bad thing I did in my life, but I will never regret it."
Zhang Yan said, "That child hates you and our Wang family, but I can accept that. I am willing to give half of the Wang family's current assets to compensate that child!"
"Mother-in-law!"
When Yan Qin heard this, she immediately became anxious.
Half of my wealth, how much money would that be!
Zhang Yan waved her hand, signaling her not to say more.
"Half of my fortune is no small sum. Haven't you always loved Shirley the most? How could you be willing to do that?" Gu Zhizhan looked at Zhang Yan with suspicion.
Zhang Yan smiled bitterly, "I love Shirley, so I did this. In the final analysis, it was my selfishness that harmed your wife and children. Moreover, if it weren't for you saving the day, the Wang family wouldn't have the assets they have now! I just hope that you will leave the other half to Shirley for her sake!"
"grandmother!"
Wang Xueli was anxious and angry. She didn't know how tonight turned out like this.
She has always disliked Gu Xicao, and she looked down on her for coming from the mainland and trying so hard to integrate into their upper class society. She never thought that her family was the one who let them down.
"Shirley, this is no place for you to talk."
Zhang Yan said in a serious tone.
Gu Zhizhan closed his eyes and felt exhausted both physically and mentally.
It would be a lie to say that he had no feelings for Zhang Yan and Wang Xueli. Zhang Yan had been with him through all the ups and downs over the years. Even if he really had no feelings at the beginning, after so many years, he would have feelings for a dog, let alone a living person.
He watched Shirley grow up since she was a child.
"Let me think about it. Think about it carefully."
Gu Zhizhan looked tired.
Gu Xicao didn't go to work today. She was standing outside in her pajamas, enjoying the fresh air.
When Lin Jianyi walked over, he thought he was dazzled. He walked a few steps and then walked back, looking at her with a surprised look on his face, "Xiao Gu, why are you blowing in the wind here? Aren't you afraid of catching a cold?"
"What's there to be afraid of when you catch a cold?"
Gu Xicao shrank her neck, her nose obviously red from the cold, but she still held her neck stiff.
Lin Jianyi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He looked at his watch and saw that it was still early, so he said to her, "From your tone, you seem to be in a bad mood."
Gu Xicao glanced at him sideways and said, "Since Mr. Lin went to the training, his eyesight has improved a lot. You can see it all."
"Is there any need to see this? Who would have nothing better to do than to sit here and blow the wind?" Lin Jianyi took off his scarf and handed it to Gu Xicao, "Put it on. It's boring to sit here and blow the wind. Let's go to the teahouse."
Boss Gu Xicao was unwilling to move, but Sir Lin seemed determined to make her follow him out.
Gu Xicao couldn't persuade him, so she had to go with him to have morning tea in her pajamas.
Fortunately, people in Hong Kong are quite relaxed and are not surprised by the way she dresses.
"One bowl and two pieces of cake. I didn't have the chance to treat you guys to a meal before, so I'll treat you first today and Xiaoyuan next time."
Lin Jianyi was quick-witted and grabbed a few baskets of steamed buns and chicken feet, and also grabbed a teapot to pour tea for Gu Xicao.
Gu Xicao said weakly, "You are really thoughtful. I will choose you when I select enthusiastic police officers next time."
Lin Jianyi couldn't help laughing. "What's going on? If you have something to say, you might as well speak up. Although I'm just a small policeman and can't compare to a master like you, at least one more person means one more help."
There is some truth in what he said.
Gu Xicao sat up, took a sip of tea, and said to Lin Jianyi: "There is a thing like this. I have a friend who encountered this situation. Her grandfather left home a long time ago. Her grandmother and father waited for her grandfather all his life and thought that he was dead, but unexpectedly..."
"It would be great if things were that simple. The problem is that my friend now feels that she is not entitled to any compensation. On the other hand, she feels that if the scammer's family gets away with it, who can she complain to about the grievances and hardships her family has endured?"
Lin Jianyi listened, frowned, and thought: "According to what you said, she is very qualified to ask for compensation. How can she not be qualified?"
"Don't worry about it. Anyway, her current situation is that on the one hand, she finds this tone really unbearable, and on the other hand, she feels that if the other party offers compensation, she will be sorry for her family if she takes it."
Gu Xicao didn't sleep well last night just because of this.
Lin Jianyi said: "In this case, why not donate it?"
"Donate?" Gu Xicao was stunned.
Her eyes lit up, she lowered her head to think, and slapped her head, "Yeah, why didn't I think of that!"
"This money can be donated to the mainland. This way, it will be put to good use!"
Lin Jianyi looked at Gu Xicao's sudden realization and couldn't help but laugh, "So, is your friend feeling better now?"
Gu Xicao raised her eyelids to look at him, and Lin Jianyi picked up a custard bun for her, "Now that you are in a good mood, just eat something. The world is big, but eating is the most important thing."
“Mommy!”
Wang Xueli was woken up by her mother early in the morning, her face full of grievance and dissatisfaction.
She kicked the chair in front of her and said to Yan Qin, "Are we really going to apologize to that Gu Xicao? I don't want to. Her family is in such a miserable state, what does it have to do with us? Besides, she doesn't deserve half of the assets!"
Yan Qin glared at Wang Xueli with a cold face, and ordered the driver in front to put up the fender. Then she said to Wang Xueli, "Why are you still so willful now? If it wasn't for you, would grandma have knelt down last night!"
Wang Xueli opened her mouth and finally pursed her lips, "Do we really have to give half of the assets to that woman?"
"If grandma hadn't retreated last night, we wouldn't even be able to say whether we have half of the assets now!"
Yan Qin's mind was in a mess. She was even more annoyed and frustrated than she looked. This matter had been kept secret all along, and she had long since given up worrying about it. She thought that the person was on the mainland and there was no way he could come over. Even if he did, he might not be able to come to her house.
I never thought that it would be such a coincidence.
Wang Xueli felt very aggrieved, "Is Grandpa really so cruel? Our family has been very good to him over the years."
Yan Qin couldn't help but find it ridiculous when she heard this. "Don't be silly. Uncle Gu has the ability. He needs someone to treat him well, right? I told you earlier to get closer to Uncle Gu. If you can do that, why worry about his granddaughter coming to you now? No matter how much you raise your parents, your own children are not as close as those who are raised by your side."
Wang Xueli stopped talking and pursed her lips.
Yan Qin felt sorry for her daughter. She glanced at her and whispered, "Don't worry. I saw that girl was quite stubborn yesterday. Maybe she won't even accept your uncle Gu's gift."
"Really?!" Wang Xueli was overjoyed.
"Of course. These poor people like backbone the most. She doesn't have a deep relationship with your Uncle Gu. Your Uncle Gu just found out that he has a granddaughter, so he is quite excited. Wait a while, that Gu Xicao doesn't know how to appreciate her. Do you think your Uncle Gu will still take her seriously?"
Yan Qin obviously had a plan in mind.
When Gu Xicao and Lin Jianyi came back from morning tea, they saw several luxury cars downstairs.
Lin Jianyi took a few more glances and asked, "What are these luxury cars doing here?"
"I don't know, maybe he just passed by." Gu Xicao said perfunctorily.
After they got upstairs and walked out of the elevator, Mrs. Lin and the others noticed that they had returned. Mrs. Lin waved to Gu Xicao, "Xiao Gu, here, your relatives are here!"
Gu Xicao's face didn't look good.
Lin Jianyi glanced at the opposite side, as if thinking about something. That person was probably the relative Xiao Gu was talking about.
"Stream grass."
"Ms. Gu."
Seeing Gu Xicao coming back, Gu Zhizhang and Yan Qin greeted him.
Gu Xicao's door was closed. They were waiting at Mrs. Lin's house. When they saw her come back, they all stood up.
There were so many people watching outside that the corridor was so crowded that it was impossible to squeeze in.
"Let's go to my house and talk." Gu Xicao took out the key and nodded to Gu Zhizhang. "But let me be frank. My house is very simple and cannot compare to your mansion. Please don't despise it."
"How could that be?" Yan Qin said with a smile, "We are here to disturb you suddenly, I hope you don't mind, Miss Gu."
Gu Xicao glanced at her, with a hint of sarcasm at the corner of his lips.
She waved to Lin Jianyi, unlocked the door, and pushed it open. After Gu Zhizhang and his group came in, she closed the door and said to the neighbors who were watching the fun, "There's nothing to see anymore. Go back."
Although the neighbors were gossiping about the relationship between the group of people who came here and Gu Xicao, they also knew their limits and looked back every few steps as they went back.
Gu Zhizhan looked around the living room. This simple living room had nothing except a sofa and a TV. Even the interior was simply whitewashed.
"This place is very simple, and I'm not being modest." Gu Xicao poured them a glass of water with a relaxed tone.
Wang Xueli curled her lips and said, "That's not the case, Miss Gu. Wasn't that house yours last night? And you make a lot of money by doing fortune-telling on TV shows. Why do you have to live in a slum like this?"
What she meant was that Gu Xicao was pretending to be poor and pitiful.
Gu Xicao said: "Being rich doesn't mean you have to live in a good place. Besides, the people in this slum are much more friendly than those in the rich area. At least they won't do shameless and deceptive things."
Wang Xueli immediately felt embarrassed and was shaking with anger.
"Miss Gu," Yan Qin held her daughter down, "Don't be angry. We are here today to apologize. We really didn't know what happened at the time. My mother-in-law was forced to do something that was wrong to your family. We are willing to apologize and make compensation."
Gu Zhizhang looked at Gu Xicao with deep and complicated eyes, "Did your grandma mention anything about me?"
Gu Xicao glanced at him and said, "What happened in the past is in the past, why bother talking about it again?"
"That's right, Uncle Gu. I think it's better to ask about these things when there is a chance in the future."
Yan Qin smiled and motioned for the lawyer to take out the prepared documents. "Uncle Gu has discussed this with my mother-in-law. Over the years, our family has indeed let you down. Saying sorry is meaningless. This is partly our intention and also my mother-in-law's apology."
"This is half of our family's assets!"
Wang Xueli gnashed her teeth, her heart aching, "Billions, should that be enough to compensate for anything?"
Yan Qin did not stop Wang Xueli at this time.
She just wanted her daughter to say these words to provoke the other party so that the other party would choose to give up.
How is it possible for Da La La to compensate the other party like this when he has billions of assets?
According to what Yan Qin and Zhang Yan had discussed, a few million would be enough.
After all, the Wang family’s current assets were also the result of the hard work of Gu Zhizhang and Zhang Yan.
If they were not afraid that Gu Zhizhan would really turn against them, there was no way Zhang Yan and Yan Qin would have done so.
"Where do I sign?"
To the surprise of Yan Qin and her daughter, Gu Xicao agreed very readily.
The lawyer was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously turned the page on the coffee table and pointed out the signature.
Yan Qin couldn't help getting anxious now. She grabbed Gu Xicao's hand and said, "Ms. Gu, you really need to think it through. Once you give us these billions, you can never bring this up again."
Gu Xicao found it a little funny.
She broke free from Yan Qin's hand and said, "Ms. Yan, if this matter is enough to send you to jail, I will definitely not choose money. But for this kind of thing, even if I sue, I won't get anything out of it. If it gets out of hand, it won't have any impact on you. I might as well just ask for money. What do you think?"
She looked at Gu Zhizhang, "Or, Mr. Gu, you guys don't actually want to give it to me?"
Gu Xicao's sarcastic look made Gu Zhizhang feel pain in his heart.
He closed his eyes and said, "Aqin."
Yan Qin bit her lip and let go reluctantly.
Gu Xicao signed quickly and decisively.
Gu Zhizhang said: "This half of the assets has not been sorted out yet, but don't worry, since I promised to give it to you, I will never go back on my word."
"I trust you on this. You are a good man."
Gu Xicao put down his pen, feeling mixed emotions, "It's just that he's not a smart, good person."
Logically speaking, there is nothing wrong with what Gu Zhizhang did. Moreover, if word gets out, I believe everyone in Hong Kong will praise him as a man of loyalty and righteousness.
But for the Gu family, Gu Zhizhang's kindness caused his wife and children to lose contact with him, and he also died of illness after sneaking across the Hong Kong River.
If it weren't for Gu Xicao, I'm afraid no one would ever know about the grievances suffered by Gu Xicao's family in this lifetime, let alone seek justice.
"Perhaps you are right."
Gu Zhizhang was silent for a moment. "I don't know if you want to recognize me, but if you want to take over my business, you have to deal with the people I do business with. I plan to hold a party next week to introduce you to everyone. What do you think?"
"Then I'll trouble you."
Gu Xicao is not stupid. Most of the people Gu Zhizhang knows are high-ranking officials. His own business requires dealing with people. It is better to have Gu Zhizhang's reputation in front than to work hard on his own.
Yan Qin and her daughter's faces almost turned green.
After leaving the public housing estate and getting in the car, Wang Xueli couldn't hold back any more. She stamped her feet and screamed, "Ahhh, why did that woman take our family assets so shamelessly!"
"Keep your voice down!"
Yan Qin quickly covered Wang Xueli's mouth.
She closed the door, her face looking grim. "Whatever, I've given it to you!"
"Mom, that's half of the assets! Grandpa also wants to introduce her to everyone, what does this mean, Grandpa can't really be partial to her!"
Wang Xueli's face was filled with despair and disbelief. "Grandpa has only known her for so long, how could he be so good to her!"
Yan Qin also felt very complicated.
Uncle Gu never mentioned the matter of introducing Gu Xicao to relatives and friends in advance, which was clearly to prevent them from refusing.
If this arrangement goes ahead, I'm afraid Uncle Gu will have to give more than just half of the assets.
The Wang family's business has grown so big, all thanks to Gu Zhizhang's brains and means. If Gu Zhizhang is partial and helps his own granddaughter, then sooner or later, this half of the assets will double.
This won’t do!
"Xiao Gu, who was that person just now? Was he here to look for your client?"
Mrs. Lin and others came over to gossip.
After all, they rarely see these rich people here, especially the ones who were dressed unusually.
Gu Xicao said: "No, it's my grandfather."
"Grandpa?!" Grandma Lin's jaw dropped to the ground. "Your relatives? No, didn't you say that all your relatives in your hometown are gone?"
"Yeah, so I didn't expect that my grandfather came to Hong Kong and survived and even earned some family property."
Gu Xicao said casually.
A little family business.
Is that called a little?
Mrs. Lin and the others had seen the bodyguards who followed them. They were all strong and muscular, and one could tell at a glance that they were from wealthy families.
Everyone could not help but marvel at it. Some said that he must be a millionaire, while others said that there were too few millionaires and it might be tens of millions.
Mrs. Liang’s grandson Liang Jiabao was hesitant to speak.
If he recognized the wrong person, it was obviously Gu Zhizhang, the head of the Wang family, whose net worth seemed to be at least 10 billion.
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