"Thank you for your concern, Uncle and Aunt. We will handle Father's funeral arrangements, but we are also worried about Grandpa's health." Gong Chengkun spoke for Gong Chengjue when he didn't say anything.
His words were so humble that it was as if he had become a completely different person.
Gong Chengjue looked at Gong Changming and asked, "Uncle, how is Grandpa?"
"He hasn't woken up yet." Gong Changming avoided looking directly into Gong Chengjue's eyes, but after making this gesture, he realized that Gong Chengjue was now a man without a father!
Their main branch is now out of the competition.
Thinking of this, he straightened his back and looked directly into Gong Chengjue's eyes. "The doctor said it's because of excessive grief, and he will need some time to wake up."
Gong Chengjue noticed Gong Changming's subtle actions but didn't point them out.
"We'll wait here with you." After saying this, Gong Chengjue didn't say anything more and found a place to stand and wait.
The company sent Luo Jinhan a message saying that he was at the hospital. Luo Jinhan went downstairs to get the documents and came back. The old man was seriously ill and hospitalized. The Gong family was gathered here, and the atmosphere was not harmonious. Of course, such a thing could not be seen by ordinary employees.
"Mr. Gong, these are two documents that urgently need your signature," Luo Jinhan said in a low voice as he walked to Gong Chengjue's side.
Gong Chengjue hummed in agreement. Although his own company was managed by a trusted professional, there were still many things that he had to approve personally.
There was nothing wrong with the document. After reviewing it, he took the pen that Luo Jinhan handed him and signed his name.
Gong Chengkun was not far from him; they were both descendants of the Gong family and belonged to the eldest branch of the family. Gong Chengkun was not much younger than Gong Chengjue, but even with such a short age difference, a distance had already been created.
Not to mention, a keen eye for investment will not be shown any special favor just because your surname is Gong.
Gong Chengkun, holding the title of the second young master of the Gong family, and with his maternal grandparents' family also being a prominent and wealthy clan, had never suffered any hardship and his investments were often profitable. However…
Compared to Gong Chengjue's own abilities, Gong Chengkun relied more on family support and connections.
If their roles were reversed, Gong Chengkun felt that he was truly no match for even half of Gong Chengjue.
"Brother, is this an overseas investment project?" It's entirely in English; domestic project proposals aren't usually in English.
After signing the document, Gong Chengjue closed it, blocking Gong Chengkun's attempt to peek, and gave a soft "hmm".
Gong Chengkun: "..."
"Such a big thing has happened at home, Chengjue, you can still handle official business calmly. It's truly admirable," Gong Changming said with a light chuckle.
Gong Chengjue told Luo Jinhan to take the documents and leave first, then looked at Gong Changming and said, "Uncle has always been subordinate to Grandpa and Father, so he probably doesn't understand the heavy responsibility of being the eldest son."
Gong Chengjue has never been shy about saying hurtful things.
Gong Changming's face immediately turned ugly. He had tolerated it before because he was pampered by the old man and had a father named Gong Changzhou.
Now?
He was going to teach Gong Chengjue a lesson! "What do you mean by that? Is that how you talk to your elders?"
“Chengjue, how could you say such things to your uncle?” Gong Changming’s wife also gave him a timely ‘lecture’.
The fourth son of the Gong family followed suit, saying, "Although your eldest brother has just passed away, it's understandable that you're emotionally affected, but that can't be an excuse to attack your elders."
"that is."
In an instant, the Gong family's camp split into two factions: Gong Changzhou's sons and the others...
Gong Chengkun was a favored son of heaven, raised with pampering. Although he knew the Gong family was large and complicated, he still…
He had never encountered such a blatant attack before.
Gong Chengjue, however, seemed used to it and looked at everyone with a hint of irony, saying, "It's rare to see uncles so united."
Everyone's expressions turned slightly cold. "Chengjue, no one has said anything about your attitude before, but starting today, you should change your ways." It was Gong Changming who said this again.
"Uncle, you have quite the presence, but I'm not your son, and I'm not subject to your control." Gong Chengjue still didn't give him any face.
Gong Changming's face immediately darkened. "With your father gone, of course I'll have to take care of you from now on..."
"Uncle, are you so eager to discipline other people's children?" Gong Chengkun chimed in at the opportune moment.
"Since you're so interested, why don't you take care of... your other younger brothers and sisters?" After saying that, Gong Chengkun looked at his other cousins.
“Chengkun, if you say that, Uncle will be in a difficult position. If he has time to take care of the children, he won’t need to go to the company. But… does Uncle want to take early retirement like others? That’s fine too.” Gong Chengjue followed up on Gong Chengkun’s words.
Gong Chengjue is difficult to deal with, and so is Gong Chengkun. They used to be adversaries, and we let them do whatever they wanted. But now they've surprisingly become allies.
Everyone should take a moment to think about it.
"The old man is awake," came the doctor's voice.
Given the Gong family's enormous wealth, there have long been various gossips about the division of the estate and speculation about who the old master Gong would ultimately choose as his heir.
The Gong family, who appeared perfectly harmonious to outsiders and in front of the media, could no longer maintain their facade when the old man fell critically ill.
When everyone heard that the old man had woken up, they all rushed to the ward.
Gong Chengjue stood at the back without moving, as did Gong Chengkun.
Gong Chengjue glanced at him. Gong Chengkun was truly flexible and adaptable, letting Gong Chengjue look at him like that, regardless of whether there were other factors in those eyes, such as contempt or something else...
"Heh." Gong Chengjue chuckled softly, but it was impossible to tell whether it was a helpless laugh or a sarcastic mockery.
When Grandpa Gong woke up, he saw his large family surrounding him.
When people get old, they especially enjoy seeing their families reunite and surrounded by their children and grandchildren, as if they feel that life is a complete success.
As for the underhanded competition for favor, consider it merely the children's attempt to gain their attention.
But even knowing it's not like that, you pretend it is...
"Grandpa, you're awake." Gong Changming took the closest seat, looking at the newly awakened old man with concern and worry.
Everyone was looking at him, hoping for his return, their eyes filled with worry, but also... desire.
After looking around, Old Master Gong suddenly felt powerless.
"Has Changzhou's body been brought back?" he asked, his voice trembling and weary, his words unclear. It took Gong Changming two tries to understand him.
"It's been brought back and sent to the funeral home," Gong Changming said.
Grandpa Gong took a breath and only then noticed Gong Chengjue standing at the very back. He looked at him like an abandoned child, just like when he was a child. "You all go out. Chengjue, stay."
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