71. My heart is pounding with excitement.
Ke Qi was eventually locked up.
Moreover, what she didn't expect was that the things Gu Ye had been researching to deal with succubi, which Gu Zhao had told her that day, would one day be used by Ke Hengyuan on her.
He guessed that she, like her mother, had awakened her succubus bloodline.
Therefore, all her electronic devices were confiscated, and her succubus talent, which was her trump card, was rendered useless due to his prior preparations.
Fortunately, before her phone was taken away, she had already explained her situation to Gu Zhao and sent him her location so he could come and rescue her.
The moonlight, like silk, streamed coldly through the glass window in the night sky.
Keqi scratched and bit at the window and door for a while, but when she found it was no use, she was so tired that she curled up her tail and fell asleep.
She didn't know how long she had slept; the hormone suppressant from Ke Hengyuan had a really strong aftereffect.
After it took full effect, she felt as if she had drunk two large bottles of very strong whiskey, and was completely dizzy and disoriented.
When she could breathe in the fresh air outside the room again, Ke Hengyuan said that someone was visiting and took the initiative to lift the confinement and let her go out to meet the guest.
At this time, the effects of the inhibitors on Ke Qi's body had not yet worn off, and her whole body was still limp. She was helped downstairs by Aunt Chen.
However, when she arrived at the downstairs reception room and met the so-called guest that Ke Hengyuan had mentioned, Ke Qi's eyes showed astonishment and an uncontrollable joy.
The visitors were none other than Gu Zhao, An Qingyao, Gu Zhuoyan, and the old steward Zhongwen.
Upon seeing her, Gu Zhao, who had been holding back for so long, rushed forward and embraced her.
"Qiqi".
His voice was slightly hoarse as he affectionately nuzzled her tired face with his cheek. "I'm late, I'm sorry."
Ke Qi blinked slowly, "Gu~"
She called out to him, but the moment she opened her mouth, her voice was so hoarse that she couldn't utter a single complete sentence.
It's similar to the effects of a hangover, but much more severe.
"I am here."
Gu Zhao patiently replied and comforted them, but out of the corner of her eye she coldly glanced at Ke Hengyuan and Jiang Yashi, as if she wished she could tear them to pieces.
Seeing this, An Qingyao launched a direct attack on Ke Hengyuan.
"Mr. Ke is really ruthless, actually using such a vicious inhibitor on his own daughter."
"Those who know her would think Qiqi is your biological daughter, while those who don't would think she's someone you picked up."
She raised the corners of her curled eyes and looked at Jiang Yashi beside her with a cold smile, saying, "Could it be that the old saying is true? With a stepmother comes a stepfather."
"The stepmother is unkind, and the biological father is unkind."
“Mr. Ke, if you don’t want to treat Qiqi well, you might as well set her free.”
“She is an adult and deserves the respect she is given, not the way you are keeping her locked up like a prisoner.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yashi's usually gentle and proper smile faltered somewhat.
Ke Hengyuan, who had been so arrogant when he was reprimanding Ke Qi, replied sheepishly, "You're right, I did something wrong."
He looked at Keqi and softened his tone, saying, "I'm sorry, Qiqi. Daddy was confused and believed everything I heard. I wronged you."
"If only Dad had known earlier that your boyfriend was..."
He looked up, glanced at Gu Zhao, and said with annoyance, "A young talent like Mr. Gu would definitely not object to you."
"Now Dad will never oppose you again. I apologize to you. Please forgive Dad, okay?"
The apology was familiar, exactly the same as the one he gave when he went to the school to find her that day.
But now Ke Qi has seen it clearly: he is essentially the same as Fang Zeqing—a despicable man. No matter how nice his words are, he can't change his inherently bad nature.
Keqi has given him one last chance. To believe anything he says now would be utterly foolish.
She completely ignored Ke Hengyuan, as if he were air, and buried her face in Gu Zhao's arms, managing to utter a single word with difficulty, "Go."
Go, go as far away as possible, and never come back.
"good."
Gu Zhao did not respond. He picked her up by the waist, glanced at Gu Zhuoyan silently, and after receiving his knowing nod, strode towards the door.
The moment their figures disappeared through the doorway, Gu Zhuoyan raised his hand, signaling Zhong Wen to bring a document and place it in front of Ke Hengyuan.
Seeing this, Ke Hengyuan felt uneasy. "President Gu, what's wrong?"
"This is the land development right for Jingkou Bay."
Gu Zhuo spoke in a low, steady tone, like deep water flowing slowly beneath the surface of ice: "Each acre is about 660 square meters, and the total area is about 800 acres."
"Shengyao Real Estate acquired this land ten years ago for 100,000 yuan per mu, and its value has now increased more than a hundredfold."
“Now I can transfer the development rights to 5% of the total area to Keheng Yongye.”
"Based on the value of its prime location, if developed for commercial use, its value would be at least 100 billion yuan."
He raised his thin, long eyelids slightly and said, "In exchange, Ke Qi will sever her father-daughter relationship with you and marry into the Gu family."
...
10 PM, Gu Family Hillside Manor.
When Gu Ye returned and learned of this, he had a big argument with Gu Zhuoyan.
"Dad, you've gone mad."
The usually calm and collected young man was so angry that his hands were trembling. "For a filthy succubus, you're just going to hand over the business I worked so hard to build? Why should I?"
"Do you really favor your younger brother that much?"
This was the first time in his life that his eldest son had lost his composure and complained to him so vehemently.
Gu Zhuoyan remained calm and simply stated, "I remember that Jingkou Bay was a project I acquired."
At that time, Gu Ye had not yet taken power.
Gu Ye: ……
"So what?"
He frowned: "I'm the one in charge of Shengyao now. Can't you just retire and enjoy life with my mother? Can you please stop interfering in company affairs all the time?"
"The transfer and contract have been signed and are in effect."
“If you’re not satisfied,” Gu Zhuoyan said emotionlessly, looking at the shimmering lights of the ships at the distant ferry crossing, “then find a way to snatch it back from Ke Hengyuan yourself.”
“What’s more,” he turned to remind him, “the fact that you were able to secure this project back then was largely thanks to your brother.”
Silence spread.
The memory of how young Gu Zhao casually dabbled in something and ended up with an astronomical economic property right resurfaced in his mind.
"Yes, very good!"
Gu Ye raised his lips, his smile cool and indifferent, "It seems you still care a lot about your younger brother not inheriting your mantle."
"What, you want to use me to train another successor for you?"
His dark eyes reflected Gu Zhuoyan's scheming and hateful face. "Dad, you've never forgotten your businessman nature in this life, you even scheme against your own son."
He scoffed, "Aren't you afraid that Ah Zhao will hate you in the future?"
Faced with his sarcastic remarks, Gu Zhuoyan didn't even lift his eyelids, his tone remaining nonchalant, "Once bitten by a snake, twice shy; that's cowardly."
"Give up your little tricks of pretending to be gay as soon as possible, get a proper wife to make your mother happy, and you'll get the same treatment as your brother."
Gu Ye: ……
I'm truly impressed.
His usually reserved demeanor shattered, and he broke down, saying, "What are you talking about? Get this straight, am I asking you for candy like I did when I was a kid, with my little brother, OK?"
Gu Zhuoyan glanced at him sideways: "Is there a difference?"
Gu Ye: ……
Achoo!
Upstairs in the bedroom, Gu Zhao, holding his soft, squishy girlfriend in his arms, suddenly sneezed.
Ke Qi's bangs were blown up by his wind, and she blinked her eyes with concern, asking, "What's wrong? Did you catch a cold?"
"No." Gu Zhao pinched her tail and gently rubbed it against his heart. "I just feel inexplicably flustered."
"I see~" Ke Qi teased with a smile, "Is it because you're getting your marriage certificate with me tomorrow, so you're all excited?"
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