“What did you say?! How could the Su family possibly know the secret of our funds? And even if they did, how could they move this fast!”
Gu Huaishan roared unwillingly, like a furious lion trapped in rage.
“But… but the situation has already happened! Director Gu! What exactly should we do?”
The chubby finance director was drenched in sweat but finally managed to catch his breath, wiping his forehead helplessly as he asked Gu Huaishan.
Damn it! Where exactly was the leak! And after all, even if our financial problems were exposed, how could Su Ling—that castaway—have so many means to deal with us! How did a loser like her have so many resources?
“Damn it! We’ve been schemed against by that little brat Su Ling!”
Gu Huaishan slammed the office desk violently, amber-colored liquor splashing everywhere.
Unless that girl was never really a castaway! No matter how much the Su family loved a family castaway, they wouldn’t continue to pour so many resources into her after she came to C City!
We’ve all been fooled by Su Ling!
There’s no such thing as a big family inheritance dispute! From the start, she was the sole heir of the Su family’s business!
Even the initial intelligence that the Su family had two ladies might have been fake!
“Damn it! You’re an heir of a great family! Why abandon the capital and come to C City? What exactly are you after?! Is C City’s market really that important to the Su family?”
Gu Huaishan swept everything on the table across the room, liquor and documents flying about, venting his fury in vain.
“What about the other businesses in C City? Borrow money from them! No matter what, we have to get through this crisis for the Gu family!”
After calming down slightly, Gu Huaishan turned his head toward the finance director, his face twisted.
“D-Director Gu, we tried that from the very beginning, but it seems the Tang family’s pressure made other businesses refuse to deal with us. It also looks like the Ruan family is involved behind the scenes…”
“What??!!!”
Gu Huaishan almost choked upon hearing this.
“Then why didn’t you say so earlier!”
“Y-You didn’t give me a chance to explain…”
The finance director wiped the sweat on his forehead repeatedly, softly objecting.
“Bastards!”
Damn the Tang family! I knew Tang Jin’er coming to my door recently was on purpose! Maybe everything today was planned long ago by them and Su Ling!
And that Old Fox from the Ruan family! I refuse to believe you didn’t know Su Ling’s true identity!
“Director Fang, how long have you been working with me?”
Realizing he was completely isolated, Gu Huaishan composed himself and asked the finance director in a low voice.
“A-about twenty years, Director Gu.”
“Exactly twenty-one years.”
“Y-Yes, Director Gu.”
Director Fang continued wiping the sweat from his brow, looking at Gu Huaishan confusedly.
“Having worked with me for so many years, you should know that in this situation, the Gu family is most likely beyond saving.”
“N-No, Director Gu, I think—”
“No ‘think’! We lost, we just lost!”
Gu Huaishan interrupted Fang fiercely, gritting his teeth.
“We already lost! But, we still have one way out!”
“D-Director Gu, you mean…”
The chubby finance director was shaken by these words.
“Now, quickly gather all the remaining funds of the Gu family and escape abroad. There’s still a chance for a comeback!”
“Director Fang, do you really believe we still have a chance?”
Gu Huaishan grabbed the finance director’s plump shoulder tightly, staring at him.
“I-I do believe, Director Gu…”
At this moment, the finance director felt a bitter hardship he couldn’t voice and stammered.
“Good! Then now’s the time! Quickly calculate all our remaining assets, convert whatever can be converted into cash and take it all away!
“And also, get that brat Gu Tian back here immediately!”
Gu Huaishan’s voice was hoarse and terrifying, his furious eyes bloodshot.
“Ah, the doctor said my wound has healed today. After a while, this Little Lord can finally take off the bandages.
“But no drinking during this time. It’s killing me with temptation.”
Gu Tian had just left the hospital, wandering aimlessly down the street, muttering to himself.
“Hey, Gu Ge, it’s already this late, why are you still here?”
At that moment, two spirited young men walked toward him. Gu Tian looked closely and recognized Huangmao and Lanmao from the box at that night’s banquet.
“What did you say…”
“Still calling me Gu Ge! Hurry up and leave! Don’t bring trouble to yourself!”
Before Gu Tian could respond, Huangmao was quickly dragged away by Lanmao, leaving only their differently colored hair at the back of their heads.
“Seriously! What’s with those two… so weird…”
Gu Tian was baffled by their behavior, and a bit angry in his heart.
Since when did Lanmao and Huangmao dare ignore me like this? When I get back, I’ll make sure to talk about their family’s faults right in front of Old Fox.
As for now…
No alcohol allowed, but Little Lord can still find some women, that’s allowed, right…
Gu Tian licked his lips, a lecherous light flickering in his eyes.
Speaking of which, it’s all that Tang Jin’er and that Su family secretary’s fault for making me lose such a good catch… Next time I see those two, I’ll definitely make them pay!
Gu Tian headed toward a nearby alley, grumbling in his heart.
Suddenly, a black cloth dropped from above, covering Gu Tian’s head and blocking his vision.
“Damn it, what the hell—Ah!”
Before he could finish his curse, Gu Tian felt a sharp pain at the back of his head, then his vision darkened and consciousness blurred…
Damn it… why hit the same spot again…
This was the last thought in Gu Tian’s mind before he completely lost consciousness.
***
Splash!
Cold water mercilessly doused Gu Tian’s face, stinging his fading awareness.
“Ack, cough cough cough cough!”
“Damn, what’s going on!”
Gu Tian gasped sharply, coughing uncontrollably, struggling to open his heavy eyelids. The glaring white fluorescent light blurred his vision.
“Oh~ Looks like our young master Gu woke up pretty quickly.”
A cold, mocking voice came from ahead. Gu Tian immediately lifted his head and painfully adjusted his focus.
The first thing he saw was a pair of elegant high heels that perfectly accentuated a graceful calf.
Then his eyes moved up to slender legs wrapped in black stockings, a slim waist, and…
Above the expensive black women’s suit, a face very familiar to Gu Tian.
It was an exquisitely delicate young girl’s face, her slightly pale skin flawless without a single blemish. Her jet-black hair fell like a waterfall, making her skin look as white as snow.
But what was most chilling were those eyes.
They were pitch-black, almost blending seamlessly with her hair, deep phoenix eyes. At this moment, those mesmerizing eyes were staring straight at Gu Tian like two bottomless abysses, brimming with unrelenting hatred.
“Now that you’re awake, lie down properly. Then, you answer my questions.”
Su Ling declared mercilessly, her tone devoid of any warmth.
At this moment, the cold in her voice seemed even more chilling than the dampness of her soaked clothes, like falling into an icy abyss.