Chapter 60 Given his family's complicated circumstances, the day...
Given his family's complicated circumstances, his future situation will likely be even worse than Liu Duanhe's current one.
After finishing this cup of coffee, Guan Du had no reason to stay any longer.
After checking into the hotel where he was staying, Liu Duan and Feng Xingyun went back to their room to sleep.
Even though the private jet was fully equipped, the intense mental activity he did all morning still left him feeling so tired and sleepy that he wanted to sleep standing up.
He slept for two hours before being woken up by his alarm clock. The dinner he had ordered before bed was delivered to his door by the butler provided with the hotel's presidential suite.
The black satin robe flowed down like water, revealing glimpses of fair skin beneath the dark fabric. Her well-defined chest and abdominal muscles gave her a model-like presence and charisma even in the simple robe. Her slender waist and the long legs that were revealed as she moved exuded a captivating, fragile beauty.
He picked up his phone and first sent a message to Secretary Wei, asking him to find someone to investigate his parents' recent activities and see what they had been doing lately.
He had actually underestimated them in the past, but now the sons are unfilial, the fathers are not like fathers, and the mothers are not like mothers.
Although he had anticipated this, it was still truly disheartening.
Liu Duanhe didn't attend the afternoon negotiations, and Secretary Wei also stayed at the hotel. After lunch, he called Wei Mingheng to come to his room and gave him specific instructions.
Out of his cautious nature, he didn't go into too much detail with Secretary Wei over the phone.
When the appointed time arrived, Liu Duanhe had already changed into a suit and was sitting upright on the sofa, contacting that unreliable detective.
Knock knock.
Secretary Wei knocked on the door.
Liu Duanhe took a sip of warm water and got up to open the door.
Although Wei Mingheng was unclear about what had happened, he couldn't discern anything from Liu Duanhe's unchanging expression either.
But based on his keen intuition honed from working at the company for a long time, he vaguely understood that it must be the boss's parents who had truly taken action. It wasn't the previous coercion and bribery or sabotage; it was likely a more severe situation and more ruthless methods.
His expression was unusually serious. Liu Duanhe smiled and teased, "Alright, I don't mind. It's okay. You don't need to be so serious."
Secretary Wei paused for a moment. How could nothing have happened? His closest family members were now at odds with him, showing no affection whatsoever, only a life-or-death struggle. Perhaps this was the tragedy of wealthy and powerful families: in the face of endless desires, they chose to abandon emotions, becoming alienated and only able to see profit.
It might sound a bit cheap, but he actually started to sympathize with the rich young master who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. After all, although his family wasn't exactly wealthy, his parents were loving and harmonious, and his sister was smart and kind. Although they had their arguments, they always cared for each other. He wouldn't trade her for a fortune.
Secretary Wei couldn't bring himself to laugh. He nodded, but the atmosphere lightened a bit because of Liu Duanhe's words.
This hotel is only a four-star hotel, and its presidential suite is a bit small. Fortunately, Liu Duanhe is not particularly picky when he doesn't have the means. The most basic requirement is to ensure hygiene. Before he checked in, Secretary Wei had already contacted the hotel to send someone to disinfect the entire hotel.
Although Secretary Wei had seen the photos during the inspection, this was his first time entering the house. With Liu Duanhe's presence, the air was filled with his subtle fragrance. As Wei Mingheng sat on the sofa, he belatedly began to feel nervous.
Liu Duanhe pushed the drink in front of him, "I received news today that my mother has made a move. She contacted Sanshenglian in Hong Kong. Have someone investigate carefully to find out what my mother is planning to do. There is no limit to the amount of money she can spend."
“Grandpa hasn’t been seen for a long time because he’s recuperating. My mother is always perceptive, and she probably found out something. Although it’s just a guess, they all know about Grandpa’s health.”
The situation was even more severe than Wei Mingheng had imagined. Although Liu Duanhe was confident and showed no fear or worry about their methods, Wei Mingheng could not do the same. Any slight disturbance before victory made him tremble with fear.
Moreover, this is probably the last resort of the boss's parents, their most desperate struggle. Now they've even contacted gang members, which doesn't seem like a legitimate or legal method at all.
The brutality was terrifying; the infighting within a wealthy family was indeed horrifying.
Even gang members are getting involved; is a bloodbath about to break out?
Wei Mingheng suddenly stood up, and said nervously, "When did your mother contact that person? It's too dangerous for us to stay in Taicheng now!"
Liu Duanhe chuckled and raised his hand to quell the tension. “No need to be so nervous. I only decided to come to Taicheng this morning, have you forgotten? Even if my mother is incredibly resourceful, she couldn’t possibly devise a flawless plan in just one morning.”
Wei Mingheng sat back on the sofa, pursed his lips and said, "Even so, let's hurry back to Beijing. Also, you can't leave the bodyguard behind. From now on, the bodyguard must protect you every day."
Liu Duanhe tapped his long fingers on the table, and said carefully, "My mother is probably also hesitating and observing right now. As long as it is not confirmed that Grandpa is in trouble, she will not dare to make any rash moves, no matter how impulsive and crazy she is."
"However, this is just my guess. Just like my parents are guessing about my grandfather's condition, I am also guessing about their thoughts and actions. It is an uncertain thing, so you are right. Please arrange a few more teams of bodyguards for me. Also, please check my car carefully before starting it."
He paused for a moment, then added, "And most importantly, I need to thoroughly review and verify everyone around me, leaving no one out, with a focus on their financial situation."
Although his parents may not necessarily target the people around him, those around him are the most dangerous, so he prefers to take extra precautions.
Money and power are the things that most easily drive people to take risks, and Liu Duanhe never underestimates the greed in human nature.
Wei Mingheng said earnestly, "I will also send you my bank card transaction records every day from now on."
Liu Duanhe smiled, his magnetic voice softening as he lowered it, "I believe you."
In reality, he doesn't trust anyone; everyone is on the detective's investigation list.
Secretary Wei did not take that statement seriously.
Liu Duanhe's eyes were deep as he picked up his phone and dialed the number of the old butler, who was practically inseparable from his grandfather.
There are some things he can't tell his grandfather right now. His grandfather's body can hardly withstand these strong emotional fluctuations. Moreover, at this point, Liu Duanhe can't bear to let his grandfather suffer both pain and the heart-wrenching pain of father and son killing each other in his final days. Fortunately, he can still trust the old housekeeper, and he can instruct him on the relevant matters.
Liu Duanhe was also wondering if his grandfather cared about him more than he thought. After all, he could have just left without a care in the world instead of forcing himself to endure the pain and spend a lot of money to prolong his life. His grandfather was an open-minded person who had mentioned more than once that he wanted to go find his grandmother. Now, he was prolonging his life like this, living in a daze every day, spending most of his time in a coma. The pain outweighed his dignity, and it was too torturous for him.
All he could think of was that his grandfather wanted to ensure a smooth transition in the group's affairs, and now it seemed that his grandfather's inclinations had already become quite clear.
The call to the old housekeeper rang for a while before being answered. Liu Duanhe wasn't in a hurry, but this unusual delay gave him a bad feeling.
The old butler's voice was full of weariness, "Hey, young master."
Liu Duanhe asked, "Have any outsiders been visiting the nursing home recently? Have my parents subtly inquired about Grandpa's situation with you?"
The old butler shook his head, only then realizing that this was over the phone and Liu Duanhe couldn't see it. He had been so busy lately that he was completely confused. "The sanatorium is full of the chairman's confidants, and the management of personnel entering and leaving is extremely strict. I have never seen any outsiders."
"President Liu and President Wu have indeed been calling me frequently lately to inquire about the chairman's situation, but I've been deflecting their calls and sticking to my previous explanation."
Have Mom and Dad gone to the old house to look for Grandpa recently?
The old housekeeper said, "President Liu and President Wu have been busy with the new project lately and haven't been back to the old house for a long time."
After hearing his answer, Liu Duanhe's mood did not improve. Instead, he felt a sense of relief. This was not normal, not normal at all. His parents had not seen his grandfather for so long. How could they have just called or texted him? In the past, they would have gone to the old house to talk to his grandfather.
The old butler also snapped out of Liu Duanhe's silence and suddenly realized that he had been too busy and tired lately, and had forgotten that this very normalcy was the biggest abnormality.
The fact that they didn't go to the old house to look for the chairman can only mean that they already knew the chairman wasn't there. But how were they so sure?
Of course, they are the ones who determine where the chairman is.
Even if it's not completely certain, his parents are at least 60-70% sure they know his grandfather's condition. They'll probably take the next step today or tomorrow.
He had to speed things up. With that thought in mind, he decisively said to Secretary Wei, "Apply for a flight route. We'll return to Beijing tonight."
Upon hearing Liu Duanhe's words on the phone, the old butler immediately replied, "I'll call the young master as soon as the chairman regains consciousness."
Liu Duanhe nodded in satisfaction and said, "Okay, I will get to the sanatorium as soon as possible."
"You must take care of yourself too. Did you stay up late again last night to take care of Grandpa?"
The butler had watched him grow up. Everyone had been very busy lately, and Liu Duanhe didn't want to lose the butler immediately after losing his grandfather.
“These things are handled by caregivers and nursing home staff. You’re too old for that, it’s really not good for you to stay up so late.”
The old butler sighed, feeling a warm glow in his heart. "I can't bear to leave the chairman entirely to those young people. Over the years, I've gotten used to it, and your grandfather can't do without me either."
Liu Duanhe was also a little melancholy. His grandfather had worked with the butler for decades and they were almost inseparable. His grandfather didn't say it, but he could feel that his grandfather also regarded the butler as a member of the Liu family.
This friendship is truly enviable.
The sound from the other end of the phone suddenly became noisy, with men's and women's voices and the sound of sudden physical collisions.
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Author's Note: Two more chapters to go! [Keep going!]
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