Chapter 160
Mr. Gu hadn't chosen an emoticon yet, but Jiang Nuo had already replied: "OK"
Gu Jiangkuo immediately sent a "kiss", and Mr. Jiang replied with a panda emoticon pack of "mua mua" in seconds, and also attached a GIF of a panda holding two small red fans, dancing and shouting "Come on!"
Gu Jiangkuo looked at the naughty Panda Erlian on the screen and couldn't help laughing.
With Nuonuo by his side, he can always be full of fighting spirit.
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It was rare for Mr. Gu to show off his idol image. Before the press conference, he asked his assistant to adjust his collar and cuffs several times.
When they arrived at the scene, reporters had already set up their cameras. Gu Jiangkuo personally supported Old Man Gu as they walked onto the stage in a friendly and harmonious manner.
Flashes of light flashed one after another, and in just a few steps, it felt like I was walking out of the Oscars red carpet.
Finally seated, the photographers paused for a moment as Gu Jiangkuo, following his prepared speech, calmly "refuted" the rumors. After his brief address, the first reporter, arranged by the staff, stepped forward and asked, "Excuse me, there were rumors that Chairman Gu became ill due to investment failures. Is this true?"
Gu Zhonghong was a little excited. Just as he was about to speak, Gu Jiangkuo interrupted him. "We don't deny that the Gu Group made some erroneous investments that didn't conform to market rules."
Gu Zhonghong stared at him in shock.
Where is the rumor-busting?
Gu Jiangkuo pretended not to notice his grandfather's look and looked at the reporter calmly. "Any other questions?"
Reporter: "I heard that the chairman of Xingxu Metal Technology, the Chinese company that Gu Group paid compensation to, is a good friend of yours. Is this true? Were you aware of this?"
Mr. Gu's pupils shrank in shock. Was the question so pointed? Did Ah Kuo set any barriers for reporters to enter? How could he dare to ask anything? Wait, that's not right. Jiang Nuo and Gu Jiangkuo's relationship was something that few people knew about, even within the company. So, was Ah Kuo deliberately arranging it?
"Don't look at me like that. Be more natural." Gu Jiangkuo reminded in a low voice, "Don't worry, the more explosive the topic, the higher the ratings."
Mr. Gu: “……?”
We are a serious business, not an entertainment star. Why are we creating such a hot topic? Who cares about ratings???
Gu Jiangkuo had already curled his lips gracefully towards the camera: "How could it be? If I had known this earlier, how could I have allowed my own company to attack Xingxu?"
"Not only was I unaware of this, but even my grandfather was kept in the dark. There are a lot of rumors circulating now, saying that the Gu Group and KQRT, a notorious bullish alliance, disrupted the financial markets, and it was all my grandfather's idea." Gu Jiangkuo sighed heavily, staring into the camera and said, "This is completely a rumor, right, Grandpa?"
All the cameras in the room turned to Mr. Gu.
Gu Zhonghong: “…………”
The old man knew how the outside world spread the rumor that he was "senile and confused", and now the reporters were all looking at him, waiting for an answer.
Gu Zhonghong gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, these are all rumors. I don't know anything about them."
"Yes," Gu Jiangkuo immediately replied, "I beg you all not to misunderstand my grandfather. He's old and in poor health, and he can't stand such malicious slander. However, please rest assured that today, we, the two of us, can assure the entire financial community that the Gu Group will no longer cooperate with KQRT and will not participate in any financial activities that disrupt the market."
Looking at his grandson talking, Gu Zhonghong couldn't help but think of the short-selling organization called 'NUO' under his name. What? Going long is maliciously disrupting the market, but your short-selling organization is legitimate?
But Mr. Gu endured it and didn't say anything.
Such trivial matters were not enough to occupy his energy; he was waiting for the "big move" he had arranged in advance.
Apart from the first question which was quite explosive, the rest were quite standard. Mr. Gu didn't need to say much. He was just responsible for sitting aside and acting as a mascot to prove that he was still strong and would not die for a while. Then, the stock price of Gu's company should be able to stabilize.
Old Master Gu listened to Gu Jiangkuo answering those trivial questions from the reporters, while trying to sort out the meaning of his first two questions.
It should be to show that he has a good relationship with me, right?
Gu Zhonghong refused to let him have his wish.
He knew that as long as he was healthy and in high spirits, even if his descendants were not in harmony, it would not overly affect the stock price. There were some things that he was not comfortable saying because of his status and many concerns, but others could do it for him.
Thinking of this, Mr. Gu forced himself to cheer up, straightened his back, and put on his best spirit towards the camera.
The press conference was not long, and the total duration was estimated to be only about half an hour. After waiting for more than ten minutes, when Mr. Gu was obviously a little anxious, someone finally came in.
There was a commotion.
Uncle Gu was pushed in in a wheelchair by the housekeeper Zhongbo, accompanied by Gu Min's wife.
"We're in the middle of a press conference. What's wrong with the security? Why are they letting people in so casually?" Gu Jiangkuo scolded without much sincerity.
The security guard followed in and pretended to chase the people away.
Uncle Zhong shouted, "Who dares? This is Chairman Gu's son and daughter-in-law! They've come all the way to visit the old chairman and reveal the truth to everyone!"
Several reporters immediately stood up and asked, "What truth are you exposing? Can you tell us?"
Gu Jiangkuo: "Uncle, if you have anything to say, come home and tell us. We are busy now."
"We are talking about serious matters!" Aunt Gu said loudly, somewhat nervously.
The reporters followed suit, "Mr. Gu, Chairman Gu, let them speak."
Old Man Gu thought the reporter he had arranged had worked, and he said with considerable satisfaction, "Ah Min, what do you want to say? ... My son is in poor health and lacks strength, so he can't speak loudly. Could one of the reporters please provide him with a microphone?"
Gu Jiangkuo pretended to be nervous and whispered to Old Man Gu, "What's going on? How did he get out?"
Old Man Gu grew increasingly smug, but he didn't reply. At that moment, Uncle Gu's feeble voice, amplified several times through the microphone, reached the ears of everyone present clearly: "Gu Jiangkuo, you have evil intentions! The Gu family was so kind to take you back, but what have you done?"
The security guard wanted to stop them, but Gu Jiangkuo stood up, stepped down from the stage, raised his hand to stop them, and asked, "Uncle, what did I do?"
Although Uncle Gu lacked strength, he had a clear mind and told Gu Jiangkuo's faults one by one. Some of them were based on real evidence, some were just hearsay, and some were Uncle Gu's hatred for him, which was full of personal subjective emotions.
The old housekeeper Zhongbo and Aunt Gu would chime in from time to time, describing Uncle Gu, Aunt Gu and Gu Xin's family of three as pitiful, helpless little lambs who were bullied, and Gu Jiangkuo as the big bad wolf who did all kinds of evil.
Gu Jiangkuo surprisingly didn't get angry. He patiently listened to him throw dirty water, then said gently, "Uncle, have you been coerced by someone? Has anyone, such as certain shareholders or some capital that covets the Gu Group, threatened you?"
Far away on the stage, with his back to most of the cameras, Mr. Gu showed an understanding look. So that's why. No wonder A Kuo didn't interrupt them. He wanted to use this excuse to divert attention. He was quite quick-witted.
Unfortunately, those are not the main topic.
Then I heard the sickly Uncle Gu sneer weakly: "No one threatens me. In this world, the only person who can threaten me, my family of three, and my son is you!"
He suddenly said loudly, "Father! In front of all these reporters, I want to ask you, after you pass away, who do you want to inherit your family business?"
Mr. Gu was waiting for this sentence.
"Shut up!" Gu Jiangkuo shouted, "Grandpa is in good health, uncle, why are you hoping for his death? He's still alive, and you can't wait to claim his inheritance?"
Uncle Gu: “…”
Looking at his awe-inspiring appearance, if you don’t know him, you might actually think that Gu Jiangkuo is Mr. Gu’s filial son and grandson. How close is the relationship between the grandfather and grandson?
Even Mr. Gu himself was choked, but he quickly reacted and shouted at the top of his voice: "To Gu Xin!"
The reporters looked over and saw that all the cameras were pointed at the old chairman.
Only then did Mr. Gu look at the camera and calmly say, "Although I am in good health now, that day is far away, but I have long made up my mind that after my death, all my property, including the shares of Gu Group, other movable and immovable properties, and the management rights of the company, will be handed over to my grandson Gu Xin."
"The reason I'm saying this to all the reporters today is..." Old Master Gu gave Gu Jiangkuo a meaningful look. "If the will I make public in the future doesn't match what I said today, it means the will has been tampered with."
Gu Jiangkuo took a few steps forward and said to Gu Zhonghong with a respectful smile, "Of course, Grandpa, don't get excited. Your health is important. I'll do as you say."
Mr. Gu: “???”
"Grandpa, don't worry. With me here, no one will dare bully you. Let's go home first." Gu Jiangkuo carefully helped the old man up and instructed Donggu, Ahmad, Ah Du and others who had been on standby, "The press conference is over. Send my uncle, aunt and grandpa home."
Before Mr. Gu could react and was about to say something, he felt the young and strong hands supporting him suddenly exert force and push him into the hands of the servant.
Gu Jiangkuo calmly ordered: "Everyone, call it a day."
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To thank you all for your comments on the previous chapter, I’m adding another chapter. This is the third chapter today!
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