Du Muchen, Ji Cong'an, Xie Siming, and Jiang Nanyan gathered together.
They discussed how to rescue Old Gu.
At this moment, more than four hours have passed since Old Master Gu was kidnapped. During this time, the Gu family, Du family, Ji family, Xie family, and Jiang family have joined forces to investigate.
They practically turned the entire capital upside down, but these robbers were very cunning and knew the blind spots of the capital's surveillance system.
Every time a clue is found about a vehicle, it disappears into the blind spot almost immediately.
It is certain that this car has not left the capital; it is simply hidden somewhere.
Xie Siming pondered for a while, narrowed his fox-like eyes, and a cold smile flashed across his lips.
“We have turned the capital upside down, but we still haven’t found Old Master Gu. It seems that the murderers who kidnapped him not only know the streets and alleys of the capital very well, but also know the inside story of the Gu family.”
Jiangnan asked, "How so?"
"I think they must have hidden Grandpa Gu in a place that is hard for us to imagine."
Ji Cong'an had a sudden inspiration: "This is obviously a crime committed by someone we know. With Old Master Gu being kidnapped, the Gu family will naturally be the biggest beneficiary."
Swish Swish Swish
Several pairs of eyes turned to Ji Cong'an at the same time, making him pause in surprise.
"What? Did I say something wrong?"
“You’ve hit the nail on the head. Actually, I had the same thought, but I still couldn’t quite believe that this would be the final truth,” Du Muchen said with a solemn expression.
"Then who do you think kidnapped Old Master Gu? I really can't imagine who in the Gu family would do it. They always seem to be very respectful and filial to the old man."
"It's all just on the surface," Du Muchen shook his head.
The Gu family seemed to be united as one, with everyone following the lead of the sixth branch.
In reality, many people within the organization have their own ulterior motives.
"Could it be the eldest son's family? They have the most descendants, so the internal competition among them is more intense, and naturally, their desires are more intense than those of the other sons."
"It's hard to say who is the most suspicious right now, so we'll investigate them one by one and we're sure to find some clues."
Xie Siming said, "Investigating the Gu family is no ordinary matter; it's best to do it secretly."
Just as the group was discussing, Du Muchen's phone suddenly rang.
Du Muchen was slightly surprised to see that it was an unfamiliar number.
This phone number is his private number, and anyone who knows this number must be someone he knows very well.
After hesitating for a moment, Du Muchen pressed the answer button.
A deep, husky voice came from the other end.
"Old Master Gu was taken back to the Haitian Villa District by Gu Tingjun."
"Who are you? How do you know my phone number?" Du Muchen pressed.
The other party remained silent for a moment, and then hung up.
"Who called?" the other three asked curiously.
Du Muchen looked at them and shook his head.
"I don't know, but the other party mentioned a very important clue, though we're not sure if it's true or not yet."
"Is it about Old Master Gu?"
"Yes, that person said the old man was kidnapped by Gu Tingjun."
Xie Siming slapped his thigh: "Bang! I knew it was this grandson, but I was just about to say it, and then I was afraid I was just overthinking it."
Ji Cong'an glanced at him: "You're really good at making hindsight predictions. Tell me, why do you suspect that Gu Tingjun did it?"
"His wife, Ye Yuzhen, is a very shrewd and two-faced person. She likes to show off in all matters, big and small, in the Gu family. Moreover, she is extremely selfish and self-serving. Haven't you heard the old saying? It is said that if the father is bad, the whole family will be bad."
"What are you talking about? They were saying that the father is short and the mother is short and the whole family is short."
"It's all pretty much the same principle. In short, a wife and mother play a very important role in the family and can influence the lives of her husband and children. Gu Tingjun looks honest and simple, but he's stuck with Ye Yuzhen, a sharp-tongued and jealous woman. She's definitely not willing to be subservient to others for the rest of her life."
Du Muchen said, "Let's find an excuse to visit Gu Tingjun's house first, and then we'll see how things go."
The other three also agreed with this approach.
After discussing it, the group split up and took action.
Du Muchen has a close family relationship with the Gu family. Now that Old Master Gu's whereabouts are unknown, it is most appropriate for him to go and see Gu Tingjun.
Xie Siming, Ji Cong'an, and Jiang Nanyan were tasked with finding out about the situation in the other rooms.
Half an hour later
Du Muchen arrived at Gu Tingjun's home in the Haitian Villa District.
Gu Tingjun had just had his ear stitched up at home by a surgeon he had secretly invited. When he heard that Du Muchen had arrived, his face turned pale with shock.
"Why did he suddenly come? Could it be that news of the old man's presence here has leaked out?"
Ye Yuzhen was also flustered.
"The Gu family has already searched the entire capital and found no trace of the old man. They must have started to suspect that it was done by someone they know. Naturally, all of us in the Gu family are under their suspicion."
Huo Zhaoyuan snorted lightly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
"What's the panic? As long as you insist that Old Master Gu isn't here, can he force a search?"
"If we don't allow a search, and people in other rooms are searched, they will eventually suspect us too."
"Hehe, don't be so nervous. As long as you get the Gu family's seal and the power to manage the Gu family, what can the Du family do even if they know the old man is here? The old man personally agreed to hand over the Gu family to you. What can a relative of the family do to you?"
Ye Yuzhen pondered for a while.
“Husband, I don’t think now is the time to be afraid. Now that we’ve come this far, there’s no turning back. Once we get control of the Gu family, even if the other branches have objections, they can’t do anything to us. Hmph, if they don’t obey, we’ll kick them all out of the Gu family genealogy.”
Gu Tingjun's expression gradually hardened, a hint of fierceness appearing in his eyes.
“That’s right. As long as the old man is in my hands, no one can do anything to me. Go and invite him in.”
The subordinate standing nearby immediately obeyed and left.
Huo Zhaoyuan stood up: "I'll leave first. Don't reveal that the old man is here unless absolutely necessary."
Although the Du family's influence in the capital is not as great as the Gu family's, the Du family matriarch and the Gu family patriarch are biological siblings. If something happens to her brother, the sister will naturally not sit idly by.
Gu Tingjun understood Huo Zhaoyuan's meaning.
Getting involved with the Du family is troublesome; it's best to avoid it if possible.
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