"Stop pretending." Gong Changhong gave him a deep look.
Everyone has a weakness in this world; no matter how tough you pretend to be, it's useless.
For some, it's money; for others, it's power; and for still others, it's love, family...
Of all the things you care about, there's always one that suits you.
And Gong Changming...
"That's it. You'll leave on Changfan's terms and never return to the country. I can promise you that your child will still be a member of the Gong family," Gong Changhong said.
Gong Changming narrowed his eyes slightly. "You actually want to drag the child into our affairs?"
“You know how important those two identities are: the daughter of the Gong family and the young master of the Gong family.” Gong Changhong still spoke in a negotiating tone. “I can also promise you that if you leave the Gong family, no one outside will know the real reason.”
In other words, the fact that he was expelled from the Gong family was unknown to anyone outside the family.
After saying this, Gong Changhong stopped talking.
Time was ticking away, five minutes, ten minutes...
After fifteen minutes, Gong Changhong spoke again, "If you don't agree, then there will be no second negotiation."
As he spoke, Gong Changhong stood up and said very seriously, "Chengjue can act impulsively, but Changfan and I will not. Trying to talk to us about a woman who isn't even a member of the Gong family? Second brother, are you out of your mind?"
As he spoke, Gong Changhong raised his hand to look at his watch, "You have three minutes to consider."
Gong Changming actually felt dizzy and lightheaded, and his mind was somewhat blank.
However, he knew Gong Changhong's character, and he was indeed at a disadvantage in negotiating with Gong Changhong.
Finally, Gong Changming relented, "Can you guarantee that you can do everything you say you will?"
Gong Changhong scoffed coldly, "You think I'm like you?"
In fact, the Gong family has already suffered a complete loss by exchanging Su Ziqing for such a concession.
But who made Su Ziqing the person Gong Chengjue had chosen?
Gong Changhong was unwilling to let Gong Chengjue lose the person he cared about, nor did he dare to make that decision.
For the Gong family, and also for Gong Chengjue.
If it were any other time, Gong Chengjue would never have acted like this, but when it came to Su Ziqing, he lost all his composure.
When a person loses their composure, they are more likely to make wrong decisions.
Gong Changhong is a soldier, and he won't let himself lose his composure. Besides, he doesn't have the same feelings for Su Ziqing as he does for Gong Chengjue.
Gong Changming had no choice but to agree in the end; in fact, this result was already quite good.
Although he showed no fear of death, who would really want to die?
He only acted this way because he believed that Gong Chengjue liked Su Ziqing. But Gong Changhong was right. Even if Su Ziqing were a member of the Gong family, it wouldn't necessarily make the Gong family pay too much for her.
“Okay, I promise you,” Gong Changming finally said.
Gong Changhong breathed a sigh of relief; the problem was finally solved.
He took the phone and handed it to Gong Changming, saying, "The person who contacted you, release Su Ziqing."
Gong Changming was not fooled. "Changhong, do you think I'm that stupid? Once I'm abroad, Su Ziqing will naturally be released."
Gong Changhong frowned.
Gong Changming had no better choice, but he was afraid that Gong Changhong would use trickery.
Sometimes a promise is just a symbol, and it doesn't necessarily have to be kept, okay?
"So, about the video..."
"I can guarantee that no one will harm Su Ziqing. Su Ziqing will be released whenever I am abroad."
Gong Changhong had no choice but to agree for now, "Then you can withdraw the kill order now, right?"
Gong Changming didn't deny it, but continued to haggle, "I suppose you all know that once that money is paid, it's not going to be returned..."
“We’ll pay for it!” Gong Changhong said coldly.
Gong Changming then readily accepted the phone.
Saying they couldn't contact them was just a lie.
Gong Changhong felt that this was not enough. "I need to see a video of Su Ziqing being safe."
Gong Changming spoke again.
After hanging up the phone, he looked at Gong Changhong and said, "You will receive a video of her being safe in five minutes."
Gong Changhong frowned. "Why not just connect via video?"
Gong Changming smiled. "Wouldn't this be the way to find her?"
Gong Changhong didn't say anything more and walked out of the room. Gong Chengjue was outside, constantly looking at his phone. He couldn't stay calm at all.
Seeing Gong Changhong come out, he immediately walked over, but before he could say anything, Gong Changhong nodded to him, "He has compromised."
Gong Changfan also came over, and upon hearing this, his face lit up with joy. "You've reached an agreement? What about the kill order on Cheng Jue?"
For Gong Chengjue, Su Ziqing's safety was the most important thing; for the Gong family, the kill order on Gong Chengjue was the most important thing.
Gong Changhong nodded. "The conditions are what you promised him before, and also what I told you."
After saying that, he glanced at Gong Chengjue and said, "He said they'll send a video over in five minutes. Take a look."
Just as he finished speaking, Gong Chengjue's phone beeped.
Gong Chengjue clicked on the video.
Su Ziqing was also somewhat surprised. In terms of terms of treatment, this meant... a deal had been reached?
Not only did they tie her up, they also prepared food and drink for her, and even combed her previously messy hair.
Basically, it's like, "Look, the hostages have been elevated to VIP status."
Su Ziqing originally thought the talk would take a long time, but it was over in just a few hours.
Thinking about it, it makes sense. The more important something is, the less time you can give it.
She just didn't know what kind of compromise Gong Chengjue had made...
While recording the video, she guessed it was for Gong Chengjue, and smiled slightly at the camera, saying, "Sorry, I've been kidnapped again by accident."
She tried her best to maintain an optimistic demeanor.
When Gong Chengjue saw this, his eyes showed both worry and relief. He looked at Gong Changhong.
Gong Changhong knew what he wanted to say and spoke first, "Gong Changming demands that he leave the country before he will release Su Ziqing."
"Leave the country..." Gong Chengjue wanted to say something, but Gong Changhong gestured for him not to say anything and just sighed, "That's it. Now, convene a family meeting."
……………………
Gong Changming's 'trial' was faster than Gong Changsheng's.
Because that piece of evidence fully demonstrates everything he has done.
You could talk about any one of these items for ages, but Gong Chengjue isn't in the mood for that right now.
Therefore, Gong Changfan made a very understanding summary: "What Gong Changming has done is no longer tolerable to the family. It has been decided to expel him from the Gong family genealogy and he can no longer be referred to as a member of the Gong family."
This time, no one uttered a single word of dissent.
While some have questioned Gong Changsheng's claims, Gong Changming's are truly...
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