Chapter 34
No matter how much he asked, Old Lady Wang would just repeat the same few words. Jiang Nuo was afraid of irritating her and making her condition worse, so he had to give up temporarily.
At the same time, Jiang Su received another message from Lao Meiqin:
[Fuguihuakai]: Don't forget to seriously consider what I told you. How could I harm you? Your Uncle Ding said the investment deadline is two months. If you don't want to sell your shares, you can use them as collateral to get a bank loan. But you need to do it a month in advance. Give me your answer within a month, okay?
Jiang Su turned off the computer out of frustration, but after such an interruption, he couldn't even concentrate on his homework.
Jiang Su threw down his pen and started to complain: As expected, a poor student is a poor student. I am not good enough at all. It is impossible for me to be like my brother and get into Yanlin University by just passing the exam.
With this thought in mind, Jiang Su couldn't muster any energy until after dinner.
Although Young Master Jiang loves his younger brother, his empathy is limited. Moreover, he is worried about more important things. After dinner, he announced that he would go to bed early and went upstairs alone.
Jiang Su, who had been weak throughout the meal but hadn't attracted her brother's attention, asked: "......?"
Jiang Su then noticed that bodyguard Gu had actually followed him upstairs. Unhappily, he followed him: "My brother is going to bed, why are you following him?"
Gu Jiangkuo: "My bedroom is also on the third floor."
Jiang Su: “…” That’s right.
Gu Jiangkuo added: "Next door to your brother."
Jiang Su: “……!!” Did this person do this on purpose?
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After Jiang Nuo closed the door, he called Wu Tong and said, "Help me investigate two people. One is Lao Meiqin. Find out her recent movements."
"The other one, which must also be kept strictly confidential... is Gu Jiangkuo's father."
Jiang Nuo believed in Wu Tong's ability to get things done, but at the same time, he had some concerns in his heart, fearing that his rash actions would cause a butterfly effect and block Gu Jiangkuo's good luck. If he really had an unusual family background, that would be fine, and he might be able to send him back to his original track of life. But could the words of an old lady with Alzheimer's disease really be trusted?
Let's investigate secretly for now.
While Jiang Nuo was still thinking, he heard the noise outside the door getting louder and louder. To be precise, it was mainly Jiang Su's output, and the target of the output seemed to be Gu Jiangkuo.
Jiang Nuo: “…………”
Jiang Nuo's forehead jumped. He pushed open the door and saw the door next door was wide open. His younger brother, without even taking off his slippers, had taken over Gu Jiangkuo's bed and arrogantly announced, "It's decided. Let's switch rooms tonight! And then you tell my brother!"
Gu Jiangkuo said nothing, and because his back was facing Jiang Nuo, his expression could not be seen.
Jiang Su didn't know why, but he still said stubbornly: "Why, you don't accept it? This is our Jiang family! You, you have to listen to me!"
"Jiang Su!" Jiang Nuo rushed in and shouted, "You've become so capable!"
Jiang Su immediately cowered when she saw her brother. "Brother... I just wanted to live closer to you and change rooms, but he wouldn't agree. I even offered to trade my switch with him, but he refused. He even yelled at me, so I..."
"How dare you say he's mean to you?" Jiang Nuo said, "It's obviously you who's bullying him! I heard it from next door, and it was you who was scolding him unilaterally!"
"I didn't! How could it be one-sided... I just spoke a little louder, and he was also very mean to me—" Jiang Su looked at Gu Jiangkuo and stopped talking.
At this moment, how could Bodyguard Gu still be ferocious? He lowered his eyebrows and looked humble, with an honest face. Such a big man, but he hung his head, as if he had suffered a great injustice.
Jiang Su suddenly felt that he had no way to defend himself.
Can this bodyguard change his face?
Jiang Nuo, acting like a parent, said coldly, "Go back to your room and read! This is the first and last time. If you ever bully someone I know, don't come back to my house if you run away. Go wander the streets!"
"Let's go!" Jiang Su said loudly, stiffening his neck. Then, realizing that his brother had no intention of trying to keep him, he wisely gave himself a way out and said with a pout, "Let's go read a book."
"I'll go right away! Humph!"
Jiang Nuo: “…”
Gu Jiangkuo's mouth twitched, and he almost couldn't control his emotions.
Then Jiang Nuo sighed, "You don't have to give in to him."
"If it happens again, just beat him up or tell me. Don't keep silent."
Jiang Nuo was indeed afraid that Jiang Su would offend Mr. Gu, but he also felt a little sorry for Gu Jiangkuo. This young man had lived such a hard life in the past. No, even if he lived a carefree life, Jiang Nuo would not bear to see him being bullied.
"But he is your family. I have thick skin and it doesn't matter if I suffer a little grievance." Gu Jiangkuo lowered his head and said in a low voice.
Jiang Nuo's heart softened instantly, and she suddenly felt infinite pity. She took a step forward and gave Gu Jiangkuo a comforting hug: "Why is it okay? He is my family, yes, but you are not an outsider either."
Gu Jiangkuo was stunned for a moment, then immediately hugged her back. His hands were strong, but his words were low, with a hint of weakness and lingering tone: "Yes. I am yours."
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Jiang Nuo sometimes felt that his bodyguard looked big and strong, but he was actually very delicate inside. You see, he was wronged by Jiang Su, and although he didn't say it, he was actually very sad in his heart. It took him a long time to coax him into peace - in fact, he was easy to coax. A hug, uh, a very long hug, was enough to coax him into peace.
Bodyguard Gu was so fragile tonight that Jiang Nuo forgot to tell him about investigating his father.
But there was no rush. What if there was no result? Wouldn't that make him feel disappointed? It would be better to wait for news from Wu Tong first.
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After saying good night to Jiang Nuo, Gu Jiangkuo did not rush to bed. Instead, he walked downstairs quietly and knocked on Jiang Su's door.
Jiang Su quickly opened the door: "Brother, you don't need to—why is it you?"
As he spoke, he closed the door again, but was blocked by Gu Jiangkuo. Gu Jiangkuo was very strong and easily opened the door and walked in with a swagger.
"..." Jiang Su, "What are you going to do? If you dare to hit me, I'll scream!"
In fact, Jiang Su was not sure in his heart. He always felt that Gu Jiangkuo in front of Jiang Nuo was completely different from Gu Jiangkuo not in front of Jiang Nuo.
It seemed that when he was not in front of his brother, this fierce god would stop pretending and show his vicious side, ready to eat people at any time. For example, just now, when Jiang Nuo was not here, this elder brother Gu was very fierce and scheming. He did not threaten loudly, which made his brother mistakenly think that he was bullying him unilaterally!
For example, right now, Brother Gu’s temperament is very similar to that of the school bully whom he is most afraid to offend.
"I won't hit you." Gu Xiaoba seemed in a good mood. "I came here specifically to apologize to you."
Jiang Su: “?”
Jiang Su: "It's okay, I forgive you!" Without Jiang Nuo to calm the situation, Jiang Su got scared.
Gu Jiangkuo frowned. "I'm not threatening you. I'm sincerely apologizing to you and want to ease the relationship with you. What do you want?"
Jiang Su blurted out: "I want your room."
Gu Jiangkuo said flatly: "That won't work."
Jiang Su: “…………”
Gu Jiangkuo: "Can I take your game console back?"
Jiang Su: "...No, even though I'm a poor student, I still want to study hard."
"Then let me help you with your studies," Gu Jiangkuo said.
Jiang Su said disdainfully: "What can a bodyguard like you do?"
Gu Jiangkuo: "Didn't the young master tell you? I'm not only his bodyguard and assistant, but also his classmate in the Finance Department of Yanlin University."
Jiang Su: “?”
Gu Jiangkuo: "Because my family was poor, I dropped out of school for almost a year. In my senior year, I spent three months studying and was admitted to Yan University."
Jiang Su: “!”
Jiang Su knelt on the ground with a plop: "Master! Master, please accept my disciple's greeting! Please teach me how to improve my grades quickly!" He really wanted to amaze everyone in the final exam, and maybe even get his brother to attend a parent-teacher meeting for him!
Gu Jiangkuo grabbed his collar and lifted him up, "...Don't call me Master, we're too far apart."
Jiang Su readily changed his tone and said, "Brother Gu! As long as you can help me improve my grades, I will definitely change my ways and treat you with respect from now on."
"No need," Gu Jiangkuo said, "You should be a little mean to me from now on."
"Especially in front of Xiaonuo." He added embarrassedly.
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Even during holidays, President Jiang still had various engagements to attend, and sometimes he would take Gu Jiangkuo out for social events. Gu Jiangkuo had a good alcohol tolerance and was smart, and he was very good at resisting alcohol, which saved him a lot of trouble.
With Gu Jiangkuo by my side, the comfort level of doing business has greatly improved.
Mr. Jiang would occasionally quietly explain to Gu Jiangkuo the relationships between these celebrities in the Yanlin business circle, and he would also teach him the ins and outs of the business, which Gu Jiangkuo learned very quickly.
But Jiang Su, who was left at home, seemed to be becoming more and more resentful.
This made Jiang Nuo a little worried, and the two of them started quarreling again. Unexpectedly, Jiang Su just complained that he didn't go home all day, and didn't make trouble again.
Moreover, Young Master Jiang also ran into Gu Jiangkuo tutoring Jiang Su.
It's incredible!
But it doesn't seem like their relationship has completely eased - Jiang Nuo can still see Jiang Su "bullying" Gu Jiangkuo.
For this reason, Jiang Nuo had to take more care of Gu Jiangkuo's emotions, and at the same time, he privately pulled his younger brother to educate him several times. Jiang Nuo admitted his mistakes with a good attitude every time, but made the same mistake again the next time, and often hesitated to speak, which made Jiang Nuo confused.
It was not until halfway through the long holiday that Jiang Nuo finally made some free time and booked plane tickets to take Jiang Su to City A to visit Mr. Jiang who was on his sickbed.
On the day of departure, Gu Jiangkuo insisted on accompanying them all the way to the airport. Naturally, he also took over the job of pushing the suitcases, replacing the driver, Lao Liu.
However, he could only be sent to the security check. Gu Jiangkuo was reluctant to leave, like a large dog about to be abandoned by its owner, with the word "wronged" almost written on his forehead.
...That's not necessary.
Jiang Nuo consoled her, "It's not that I won't take you with me. It's not good to skip classes right after the start of the semester. You should go back and study hard. ... I've also made an appointment with an Alzheimer's disease expert in City A to discuss Grandma's condition and see if she needs to be transferred to another hospital for treatment."
"Okay, thank you, Master," Gu Jiangkuo boldly asked, "Can I hug you again? We'll probably see each other next week."
"..." Jiang Nuo, "Okay."
How come this big bodyguard of ours gets clingier the older he gets? Ever since that hug that night, he seems to be addicted to hugs.
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Jiang Su, who was waiting at the security checkpoint, felt a pang of pain in his teeth when he saw this scene.
Unable to bear the sight, he turned his eyes away.
But when Jiang Nuo came over, Jiang Su still held back from complaining, followed him all the way into the terminal, and even ran errands for him to buy coffee - although Jiang Su was also a rich young man, but in front of his brother who was even more good at putting on airs, he had to become a farmhand.
However, Young Master Jiang not only ordered him around, but also scolded him, saying "Don't bully Gu Jiangkuo anymore" and "Learn from him well" and so on.
Even though Jiang Su sincerely regarded Brother Gu as his master, after hearing his brother talk about this endlessly, he couldn't help but have the illusion that "his own master is also 'someone else's child'" and developed a desire to win.
Jiang Su endured it for so long, but finally couldn't stand it anymore after boarding the plane. "Brother, don't always blame me. In fact, you are the most dangerous!"
Jiang Nuo: “?”
Jiang Su: "You have to be careful. Brother Gu is a nice guy, but he's not a good person!"
"?" Jiang Nuo, "You're contradicting yourself. Are you speaking human language?"
Jiang Su acted like someone who had seen through the mysteries of heaven, shaking his head and sighing, "You'll understand later."
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