at the same time
News also came from the second branch of the Gu family.
Upon hearing the news, Gu Tingjun and Ye Yuzhen couldn't help but beam with joy.
"Heh, Seventh Brother is just too confident. He always thinks he can do anything right and he actually dared to risk going to the Kunlun Mountains alone? In the end, he took the Gu family members who went with him with him and they all perished. He himself is probably in grave danger." Ye Yuzhen snorted coldly.
Gu Tingjun chuckled: "The sixth branch has controlled the entire Gu family for nearly a century. Our older generation couldn't wait to see their lineage die out, and now, in our generation, we've finally waited for this day."
On the surface, the Gu family always follows the lead of the Sixth Branch.
In reality, the sixth branch is the direct descendant and controls the entire Gu family's lifeline. Even if the other branches are dissatisfied, they can do nothing about it.
Ye Yuzhen suddenly remembered something: "Don't be too happy yet. Haven't you heard about the commotion caused by the Sixth Branch these past few days?"
Gu Tingjun looked at his wife with a puzzled expression: "What's that noise?"
"A while ago, a young man claimed to be Gu Zhizhou's illegitimate son and even came to our door. It's said that it even alarmed Dr. Fu from the General Hospital of the Military Region to come and examine him personally. Then the matter suddenly fizzled out, and Dr. Fu also denied it outright. But I think, if the illegitimate son was fake, would the Sixth Branch be so secretive about it?"
"Gu Zhizhou doesn't seem like the kind of person who would flirt with other women."
Ye Yuzhen picked up the coffee beside her and slowly twirled the spoon in her hand.
He gave a disdainful sneer: "What cat doesn't steal fish? The more upright and gentlemanly you appear on the surface, the more chaotic you might be in private. Your Gu family has precedents."
"Why is Gu Zhizhou bringing up the Gu family's ancestors?" Gu Tingjun asked, his expression displeased.
Ye Yuzhen sneered: "Your Gu family patriarch was a notorious playboy back in the day. Otherwise, how could there still be a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children a hundred years later?"
"That's all from the previous generation, so don't bring it up again. Take some time today to go over there and find out if Seventh Brother is really dead." A calculating glint flashed in Gu Tingjun's eyes.
The Gu family's finances have always been in the hands of Lord Gu.
His company owns numerous businesses, including oil, real estate, jewelry, and power supply, all of which are highly profitable industries.
If the seventh son is gone, Gu Zhizhou's lineage will end, and his assets will eventually be divided among the other branches of the family.
It's better to act sooner rather than later; it's best to do it as soon as possible.
A maid walked in from outside the door.
“Sir, Madam, there is a young man outside who wants to see you.”
Ye Yuzhen looked at the maid: "Did the other party say their name?"
"He said his surname was Pei, and that he would soon change it to Gu." The maid relayed the young man's words from outside the door word for word.
Gu Tingjun said impatiently, "What do you mean by having the surnames Pei and Gu? We don't know anyone like that, we won't see you!"
People who wanted to curry favor with the Gu family often came to their door, which Gu Tingjun had long since grown tired of.
Ye Yuzhen paused, suddenly realizing something.
"Wait a moment!"
She hurriedly called to the maid who was about to leave and looked at Gu Tingjun.
"Could it be the illegitimate child from the sixth wife's side who has come to visit?"
Gu Tingjun was taken aback: "No way, why is that person looking for us?"
"Let's not worry about that for now, we'll know once we meet."
Ye Yuzhen instructed the servants, "Please invite them in."
"yes!"
moment
A tall and handsome figure slowly walked in.
The man was dressed in a sharp suit; he was tall and handsome.
When they saw this face, Gu Tingjun and Ye Yuzhen were both surprised.
This man was about the same age as Gu Jueye, and the look in his eyes and brows was extremely similar to that of Gu Zhizhou and his son Gu Jueye.
Without needing to say more, Gu Tingjun understood.
The rumors circulating about the sixth branch of the family a few days ago seem to be true.
Gu Zhizhou actually had an illegitimate child on the side!
Pei Yuanshao looked at Gu Tingjun, who was in shock, and smiled slightly.
"Second Brother!"
"Who are you?" Gu Tingjun asked, staring at him with a face full of questions after he came to his senses.
"I suppose Second Brother doesn't know I exist yet. My name is Pei Yuanshao, and I'm two years older than Gu Jueye."
Pei Yuanshao did not directly reveal his background, and both Gu Tingjun and Ye Yuzhen were intelligent people.
After he mentioned Gu Jueye, the two of them confirmed his identity.
What's quite surprising is that Pei Yuanshao is two years older than Gu Jueye. If that's the case, then he's the child Gu Zhizhou had before he got married.
"Sit down and let's talk."
Pei Yuanshao walked to the sofa and sat down, his expression calm and composed, showing no sign of restraint.
Although it's impossible to tell how deep this person's cunning is, judging from his overall demeanor, he is definitely not an ordinary person.
Gu Tingjun looked him over carefully for a while and secretly admired him.
Although I have been dissatisfied with the Sixth Wife for many years, it is undeniable that the Sixth Wife's side is indeed more likely to produce talented people.
Gu Zhizhou is so lucky to have two sons who are both outstanding individuals.
"I wonder what brings you here so suddenly? If it's about the Sixth Branch, I'm afraid I can't get involved."
Pei Yuanshao pursed his lips slightly, a faint smile on his face: "I'm here to do some business with my second brother."
Gu Tingjun frowned, staring at Pei Yuanshao with a puzzled expression, and said, "Do business? What kind of business could we possibly do?"
Over the years, he had been working under Gu Zhizhou. Although his position was decent, he didn't actually have any real power.
Whenever she saw Gu Zhizhou, she had to bow and scrape, letting him order her around and lecture her.
He only wants to see the Sixth Branch suffer misfortune and has no intention of doing business with them at all.
Pei Yuanshao glanced at Gu Tingjun indifferently, and with just one glance, he could tell what Gu Tingjun was thinking at that moment.
"Second Brother, just now, Gu Jueye's two bodyguards, Feng Yi and Gu Jin, were seriously injured and sent back to the capital from Kunlun Mountain. They are still unconscious."
Gu Tingjun was shocked: "Such a thing actually happened? Have the Seventh Elder been found?"
"No, the Kunlun Mountains have complex terrain, and they have gone deep into the mountains. A large-scale search and rescue operation is currently underway."
Ye Yuzhen murmured, "So, it seems that the seventh brother is probably in grave danger."
Gu Tingjun glared at Ye Yuzhen and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Seventh Brother is a lucky man and will be blessed by heaven."
Even if they secretly hoped that Gu Jueye would never return, they absolutely could not utter those words.
Pei Yuanshao chuckled: "Second sister-in-law is right. The Kunlun Mountains are treacherous. Even the most skilled explorers in the world cannot cross the Kunlun Mountains alone. This time, Gu Jueye brought a total of 23 people. Apart from Feng Yi and Gu Jin, who were seriously injured, the bodies of the other 21 people have been found in a valley. Although Gu Jueye's body has not yet been found, more than a month has passed. It is absolutely impossible for him to walk out alive alone."
Gu Tingjun remained silent for a while, pondering the purpose of Pei Yuanshao's visit.
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