Chapter 113
"Forget it if you don't have it," Gu Jiangkuo put his arms around him from behind, hugging him and the towel together, "Actually, it's not necessary to use it..."
The room was equipped with central air conditioning and a fresh air system. The temperature was just right, so he wouldn't feel hot even if he hugged her. However, Young Master Jiang was furious: "How can we do this without it?!"
"Use it, use it. Nuonuo, don't be angry. It doesn't matter if you don't bring it. It must be in the room." Gu Jiangkuo stretched out his hand, hooked his knees, picked him up horizontally, and strode towards the big bed.
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Four hours later, Master Jiang lay dying on the bed, complaining aggrievedly, "Didn't you say there must be something in the room?"
Gu Jiangkuo looked very satisfied. He ran over with a hot towel in his hand and wiped Jiang Nuo's body in a flattering manner. "Isn't it that you didn't find it?"
In fact, he had already washed once while holding Jiang Nuo, but unfortunately, he couldn't help but get intimate with her again in the bathroom, which made Young Master Jiang refuse to trust him anymore and refused to let him help no matter what. He endured the discomfort and washed himself in a hurry, so naturally he was not very careful. Gu Jiangkuo had to settle for the second best and used a towel to clean him a second time.
Young Master Jiang didn't have the strength to push him away at this moment. He just felt his whole body aching as if he had been run over by a truck. Unconsciously, his eyes were red again. Gu Jiangkuo felt distressed when he saw this, but he couldn't help but defend himself. He took a tissue and wiped his tears, saying hesitantly: "You said, don't bother crying. You said, 'How do you know I'm not crying because I feel comfortable?'——"
"Shut up!" Young Master Jiang was furious again, his ears turning red. He glared at her with tearful eyes and threatened fiercely, "Say one more word, and there will be no future!"
Regardless of which future event it was, Gu Jiangkuo didn't dare to take the risk and immediately shut up.
Jiang Nuo exhaled and ordered, "Stop wiping and throw away that worn-out towel!"
Gu Jiangkuo had indeed gone too far just now, but he ignored it and didn't dare to care about Young Master Jiang's commanding tone. He threw the towel in a commanding manner and listened to Jiang Nuo continue to order: "Rub my waist for me."
"Okay!" Gu Jiangkuo put in the effort to redeem himself for his crime and gave Young Master Jiang a massage very seriously.
His big hands were rough and powerful, and pressing on the skin could indeed relieve the soreness. Jiang Nuo's fatigue was relieved, and his mood became more relaxed. In fact, he enjoyed it just now, and even... enjoyed it quite a lot. It's just that it was okay for once, and he couldn't sustain any more physical strength.
Because of the comfortable massage, Young Master Jiang was almost drowsy. Gu Jiangkuo didn't dare to stop, but he was also worried that he would fall asleep on an empty stomach and miss dinner, which would be bad for his stomach. So he kept massaging him while talking to him, "Go to sleep later. The dinner we ordered will be here soon."
When this was mentioned, Jiang Nuo got angry. They had agreed to go out for a midnight snack together, but it turned out to be a lie! Not to mention going out for a midnight snack, now he didn't even have the strength to stand up!
Moreover, Gu Jiangkuo had just called the guest room to order food. He listened to the whole process and found that they had ordered pork porridge which was easy to digest. He didn't want to eat any porridge!
Young Master Jiang was too lazy to say a word to him.
Before Nuonuo could respond, Gu Jiangkuo touched his nose and changed the subject. "I told you before that I found some very interesting information. Are you interested in hearing it? It's about the Gu family."
Gu family? That's more interesting.
But Master Jiang hadn't completely forgiven him yet, so he said reservedly, "Go ahead and tell me. I'll just listen to pass the time."
Although he said that, his ears were perked up and he secretly used his elbows to support his upper body a little.
Gu Jiangkuo was touched by his cute little gesture and wanted to kiss the mermaid again, but he didn't dare to act rashly. He could only tell her everything: "I understand why the old man insisted on looking for me to come back."
"Why?"
"It's because of my grandma," Gu Jiangkuo continued massaging Jiang Nuo, still gently and forcefully, but his tone gradually became deeper. "When he was young, he did something bad and was haunted by nightmares about my grandma, keeping him awake at night. In recent years, he has frequently sought help from a master, and finally found a solution."
Jiang Nuo's heart moved, and he couldn't help but turn around, "What method - hiss..."
Gu Jiangkuo became nervous: "Did you twist your waist?"
"No," Jiang Nuo's ears turned red.
Gu Jiangkuo was stunned for a moment, then realized, "It's swollen. How about applying some more medicine?"
"No need." Young Master Jiang was easily shy and didn't want to talk anymore. Instead, he struggled to lie back down and said with his back to Gu Jiangkuo, "The method he found doesn't have anything to do with you, does it?"
"That's right." Gu Jiangkuo had always known that Nuonuo was smart and quick to understand things, so it was easy to talk to him. "Only if he recognizes me back can the situation of him being 'entangled' be alleviated."
"How do you know this?"
"There's no such thing as a completely impenetrable wall in this world. If I want to find out something seriously, it's actually not difficult as long as I'm willing to do so. Besides, I've already moved into the Gu residence."
Jiang Nuo had also heard about the Gu family's past scandals. This time, he really couldn't lie still any longer. He struggled to get up slowly, changed to a leaning position, and faced Gu Jiangkuo, saying distressedly, "Do you believe in these ghost stories?"
Gu Jiangkuo slowly shook his head: "It doesn't matter whether I believe it or not. What matters is that he believes it."
Jiang Nuo: "So, he insisted on you moving to Nanyang because of this? Only if you stay by his side can he sleep peacefully?"
"Maybe." Gu Jiangkuo laughed, "Nuonuo, your idea coincides with mine."
Jiang Nuo became excited: "Doesn't this mean we have something on him? If it's true, then you have leverage. Can you actually take the 2% stake?"
By this time, the blush on Young Master Jiang's cheeks had faded by about 70%, but his lips were still bright red. Whether it was from being kissed so hard or from biting himself, his eyes were wet. At this moment, his eyes were clear and his expression was vivid, which made Gu Jiangkuo dare not look at him at all. He forbearingly turned his eyes away and said in a hoarse voice, "We can fight for equity, but the 2% per year we agreed to is too slow. How many more years can the old man live? Even if he lives to be a hundred years old, how many years can he maintain a clear mind and hold the real power? Therefore, equity is just a stepping stone, and my real goal is not that mere 2%."
If it were someone else, calling the entire 2% stake of the Nanyang Gu family "a mere trifle", Jiang Nuo would have to ask him to see a neurosurgeon to see if he had water in his system because he daydreamed too much.
But if it was Gu Jiangkuo, Jiang Nuo would believe in his ambition and even more so in his ability to match it.
He had already done it in his previous life. In this life, with his own intervention, Gu Jiangkuo did not waste so many years of his youth carrying sandbags at the construction site, did not rush around for a living, did not get injured or disabled, and did not bear such great psychological pressure. He must have more energy to do what he thought was important.
Jiang Nuo was very curious about his thoughts: "So?"
Gu Jiangkuo continued to stare at the bed sheet, seemingly fascinated by the pattern. "I think it would be more effective to infiltrate the Gu family's inner circle, quietly build connections, and cultivate my own power. ... It's more reliable to seize something yourself than to beg for it from others."
Well, you are worthy of being Mr. Gu.
Jiang Nuo agreed in his heart and asked, "But you are just the manager of a small casino now, how can you know the top management?"
His words were euphemistic, but his meaning was clear: A small casino manager, dealing with all sorts of people all day, might at best have a group of thugs as his underlings. Even if he could reach big clients, how would he connect with them? Only those who could be used to their advantage were considered "connections." Simply knowing someone wasn't "connections," it was "a network."
"Nuonuo, you always see the crux of the problem at a glance," Gu Jiangkuo said with deep admiration, but he only glanced at him quickly before returning to staring at the bed sheet. "I've done a rough investigation of the Gu family these days. I don't need to go into detail about what assets the family has and where they are located. The most important thing is that the Gu family is actually divided, and it's not just Gu Zhonghong who's in control."
"Although these are all the old man's businesses, as family businesses, it's inevitable that more people with the surname Gu will come in and get involved. The Gu family's side branches have been developing for so many years and have long since developed ambitions. Those marginalized Fang family members - that is, my grandmother Fang Wan's maternal family - although not in important positions, all together, they can be considered a force, not to mention the external executives who receive option rewards and equity incentives. The wealthy family has been developing for too many years and the power structure is complex.
Gu Zhonghong is old now. He committed too many sins when he was young, and even God cannot bear to see this. His children have either died or fallen ill. Now, he has only his own old bones and Gu Xin as his only child to rely on.
Jiang Nuo: "Yes, these can be made into a big article."
He suddenly thought of Gu Xin whom he met in the casino today. The rich young master who should have been untainted by the world suddenly became interested in gambling. Was it also related to Gu Jiangkuo?
Young Master Jiang was aware of Gu Jiangkuo's "gentleness and thoughtfulness" and also knew his "ruthless tactics", and had no doubts about it.
Gu Jiangkuo tugged at the corner of the quilt intermittently and continued, "Anything requires the right time, right place, and right people. If Gu Xin doesn't live up to expectations, that's the 'right time.' Although my identity hasn't been made public, there's still a lot of suspicion within the Gu family. With the fact that I'm a descendant of the Gu family, I have the confidence to befriend them and turn them into useful connections, which is the 'right people.' Finally, the casino is the 'right place.'"
"How do you say that?"
"Do you know who the big customers are?" Gu Jiangkuo kept it a secret.
"...They're just some wealthy businessmen, politicians from various countries, and even celebrities, etc." Jiang Nuo finally realized something was wrong and turned Gu Jiangkuo's face. "Why didn't you look at me the whole time?"
Hey, man, you don’t recognize me once you pull up your pants?
However, Gu Jiangkuo only glanced at Jiang Nuo and quickly looked away, "Nothing, I'll continue."
Young Master Jiang refused to give in. He once again twisted his chin, which still had a little bit of hard stubble, and moved closer to him face to face. "Gu Dajiang, look at me! Am I not as good-looking as the bed sheet? You're almost staring a hole in it!"
Gu Jiangkuo had no choice but to look at him and sighed helplessly, "Nuonuo, you don't want me to be like this."
Young Master Jiang didn't understand: "What?"
Gu Jiangkuo stared at him for a full half minute, his eyes inexplicably burning, making Jiang Nuo a little timid. He subconsciously wanted to hide back, but Gu Jiangkuo grabbed his hand. He took his hand, pressed it against himself, and said in a hoarse voice, "That's it."
“?” Jiang Nuo, “!!”
Jiang Nuo withdrew his hand as if he had been electrocuted. He was so scared that he instinctively dodged backwards and sat down firmly on the bed.
"Hiss." Young Master Jiang's face wrinkled. Gu Jiangkuo quickly helped him up and restored him to a half-tilted position. His movements were gentle, but he couldn't help but lean over and whisper something dirty into his ear.
Jiang Nuo's ears suddenly burned, and he glared at him in anger and embarrassment. He was speechless for a long time before he managed to utter, "Gu Dajiang, you——!"
"I'm telling the truth. It was you who forced me to watch you."
At this time, the doorbell of room service rang, and Gu Jiangkuo kissed Jiang Nuo on the lips, leaving a sentence "Don't be angry, Nuonuo, I'll get you dinner."
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Young Master Jiang felt even angrier when he saw the table full of porridge and side dishes.
"I don't eat these!"
Gu Jiangkuo advised kindly, "Given your current physical condition, it's best to eat something light, just one meal. Tomorrow, when you're better, we'll go out for a nice meal."
"Then I'll skip a meal tonight." Jiang Nuo said angrily.
After saying this, he suddenly remembered that last time, he had exchanged a lot of benefits for refusing to eat. Young Master Jiang's heart warmed, but he quickly became entangled. This time was different from last time. After tossing and turning for a full four hours, he didn't even have the strength to move a finger. Even if there were benefits, he probably wouldn't be able to enjoy them.
While he was struggling with this, he heard Gu Jiangkuo say slowly, "If you're not hungry, it means you still have strength. Why don't we continue? I'm only half full anyway, so I still have plenty of energy."
Jiang Nuo: “…………”
Gu Jiangkuo moved the table he had just carried into the bedroom and pretended to untie the belt of his bathrobe.
"!" Jiang Nuo, "I'm suddenly hungry! I want to eat!"
Gu Jiangkuo laughed heartily, but in order to appease the young master, he continued feeding him while talking about the serious matter he had not yet finished. "You are right about the types of big clients you mentioned, but for me, there are only two types of people who are important."
Jiang Nuo's attention was indeed attracted. He opened his mouth obediently to drink the porridge and pricked up his ears to listen carefully.
"One category is entrepreneurs and executives from around the world. Is the money they use for high-stakes gambling truly legal and compliant? How much insider information is involved? This information is priceless. If used effectively, the Gu family's casino can be profitable, and it's a huge profit. I want to win over the Gu family, but the status of 'Gu family scion' alone is not enough. I need more real money."
Jiang Nuo: "You mean..."
Gu Jiangkuo: "There are many specialized short-selling companies, which are essentially investigation companies."
Jiang Nuo fell silent. Gu Jiangkuo was so ruthless that he even dug into his own family's corner. "Although it's feasible, it's too dangerous. If the Gu family finds out..."
"There's something even more interesting," Gu Jiangkuo interrupted him. "Some of the senior executives from the Gu family's own businesses also come to the casino regularly. These 'big clients' are not my turn to deal with; they are all specially assigned to receive them. Think about it, why do they do this?"
Who would encourage their employees to gamble?
Jiang Nuo pondered for a moment and came to a shocking conclusion: "They are... laundering money?!"
Gu Jiangkuo showed an approving look of "As expected of you".
Jiang Nuo was completely stunned. It was said that the rich families were deep-rooted, but he didn't expect it to be so deep. No wonder the Gu family could become a wealthy family and do business almost all over the world.
The ways of rich people are always beyond your imagination.
As a law-abiding businessman, Mr. Jiang's values were so impacted that he was temporarily down in the second half of the game. He mechanically let Gu Jiangkuo feed him. He ate every bite he received. Gu Jiangkuo looked at his boyfriend's red lips opening and closing, and his quiet and well-behaved appearance. He couldn't help but feel itchy, so he used his thumb to wipe the corners of his mouth, which were already clean without any soup, and rubbed his lips in the process.
When he received Young Master Jiang's puzzled look, Gu Jiangkuo said confidently, "It got on the corner of your mouth. Let me wipe it off for you."
Jiang Nuo said disdainfully: "Why don't you use a tissue?"
He was still immersed in the worry that "the Gu family is so complicated, I don't know if Gu Jiangkuo can handle it alone." He took the wet wipes and wiped his mouth half-heartedly, but ended up making his already slightly swollen lips even redder.
Gu Jiangkuo stared at him for a while, then suddenly said earnestly, "Nuonuo, how about you also exercise? How about running together tomorrow?"
Jiang Nuo: “???”
Jiang Nuo disagreed: "Why bother running?" He was the kind of person who would rather lie down than sit. He worked like a madman, but on his days off he would rather stay in a corner of the sofa all day.
Gu Jiangkuo whispered, "When you have more strength, you won't get tired so quickly."
"...Gu Dajiang, can you think of something else?"
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