Chapter 124: Dimension
“In other words, this isn’t the first time you’ve appeared in this world, and they were all your previous hosts?” The memories from when she first bound with the System surfaced in Gu Wanrong’s mind, bringing one question after another.
The System once again gave a negative response but offered no explanation for the cause.
Gu Wanrong fell into deep thought. If that was the case, it meant her current self had not yet met the conditions to unlock that information.
Aside from this point, there were other anomalies…
Why was it impossible to find any clear names in any official records? Even the various events they had supposedly participated in were vague, leaving almost no trace.
Could it be that… someone had deliberately erased their existence? Thinking of this, Gu Wanrong felt a cold sweat break out on her back.
Since her rebirth, relying on the System to hide her information, the earth-shaking changes happening to her must have been noticed by someone.
“System, someone has realized something is wrong with me, haven’t they? The people who erased their traces are targeting me?” A sense of panic and unease surged in her heart. Gu Wanrong voiced the question, but she didn’t need the System to answer; she already had a definite answer in her heart.
“You must know who they are. It’s those families in Qingnan Hutong, isn’t it?” In the next second, Gu Wanrong guessed their identities. “So that’s it. Tonight was a test of my identity.”
Gu Wanrong felt annoyed. Just a moment ago, she had been complacent about fitting in and not feeling inferior. It was truly laughable.
The greater her emotional fluctuation, the clearer her thoughts became.
The words, actions, and expressions of Yan Shen and his group tonight didn’t seem like they were trying to get to know her personally. It was more likely that the elders in their families had asked them to socialize with her to understand her better.
Were the words and actions of Xie Xian, Yu Yingying, and the others toward her all an act? During her brief interaction with Grandpa Xie, did she sense any malice from him?
Gu Wanrong recalled everything carefully, and the answer she arrived at was negative.
From the beginning of her acquaintance with Yu Yingying to the gathering with the younger generation of Qingnan Hutong tonight, scenes of their every move played back in her mind.
Amidst the chaos, Gu Wanrong drew her conclusion.
Grandpa Xie’s generation must have formed a conjecture about her identity, or perhaps they had confirmed their conjecture, while Xie Xian and the younger ones clearly knew nothing.
And since they didn’t seem malicious toward her, it circled back to the beginning: Why would they erase the traces of those people the System mentioned, leaving only themselves in the know?
“System, why do you think that is?” Gu Wanrong asked. “Fear?”
[Yes.]
[Fear, as well as desire.]
Gu Wanrong understood somewhat and continued to listen to the System’s explanation.
[The birth of every successor of the Youyu clan brings new changes. The outside world has always coveted them, yet they have never been able to control a single Youyu successor.]
Listening to this sentence, Gu Wanrong frowned, pondering the profound meaning within.
“So, this is why they erased the existence of the Youyu descendants. They are afraid that the ambitious Youyu clan will ride above their heads, yet they crave everything the Youyu clan brings.” Gu Wanrong’s tone was heavy.
She changed the subject. “Have they guessed your existence? Will they guess it?” What she left unasked was: What are the System’s capabilities? Can it guarantee my safety?
[They have not. Host, you overestimate them and underestimate the System.]
The System declared once again, [This System is a formal system authorized by the Ruler of Billions of Worlds—the Main God Consciousness.]
It came from a dimension higher than this world.
Chapter 125: Furnishings
“So, apart from you and me, the most anyone can know is the identity background you provide.”
Since that was the case, Gu Wanrong let go of her concerns and chose the “Southern Gu” identity background. After all, City C, where she was born, belonged to the south.
[Ding—Host identity background updated.]
[In ancient times, the Youyu clan was prosperous. With the change of dynasties, descendants multiplied and spread all over the world, and surnames derived into many variations. The ancestor of the Gu surname was a descendant of the Youyu clan. Today, Gu Wanrong has been selected as the new contemporary successor to inherit and develop the ancestral business of the Youyu clan.]
“Alright then. At least it provides a source for my wealth.” Gu Wanrong sounded helpless. “It puts a ‘hidden aristocratic family’ skin on the System.”
Exiting the personal panel, Gu Wanrong complained, “System, your operation is practically the same tune as the Li-Tang emperors claiming Laozi as their ancestor and declaring themselves ‘Saint’s Descendants’.”
The System remained silent, making Gu Wanrong feel it was quite boring.
She washed her face, brushed her teeth, and went to sleep.
The next day, an overseas call connected.
Tong Shen’er had resigned from her position as a director at a famous venture capital firm in the US and returned to China to take office at Gu Wanrong’s newly established E Capital.
“Tong Shenyi has already built the basic framework of the company; the rest needs you to come back and take over,” Gu Wanrong said after a brief exchange of pleasantries. “At the same time, you also need to take over the investment task for Shifei Technology. I also have information regarding hovering cars here.”
“Understood, Chairman Gu.” Tong Shen’er accepted crisply.
Knock, knock.
After hanging up the phone, a knock sounded at the door.
“Come in!” Gu Wanrong raised her voice. The room was too large, and she feared the person outside wouldn’t hear her.
Butler Liu pushed the door open and entered. “Miss, Designer Lin Yu has arrived and is waiting in the reception room.”
Gu Wanrong tapped her phone screen; it was almost ten o’clock. “Butler Liu, take her to the collection room to have a look first. I’ll change my clothes and come over.”
Accompanied by Butler Liu, Lin Yu viewed the collection for about ten minutes before Gu Wanrong arrived, having changed out of her loungewear.
Lin Yu stepped forward to welcome her. “Miss Gu, long time no see.”
“Long time no see.” Gu Wanrong nodded gently, praising her, “Designer Lin, you can take full credit for the scenery changing with every step in my home.”
“If Miss Gu hadn’t trusted me and handed the renovation over to me, I probably wouldn’t have been able to participate in the design work of such a large courtyard house like yours. I should be thanking you,” Lin Yu complimented back.
“Look at these collections of mine. How should they be arranged and placed in the house?” Gu Wanrong cut straight to the chase. “You are the professional. I asked you here today to help me take a look.”
Following Gu Wanrong’s words, Lin Yu’s gaze fell on the antique calligraphy and paintings in the collection room.
If she remembered correctly, before Miss Gu arrived, Butler Liu had introduced these as genuine items auctioned by Miss Gu.
And in this courtyard, besides the room they were currently in, she estimated that the east and west wing rooms were also filled with collections.
Lin Yu couldn’t help but click her tongue. Using genuine artifacts for all the decorations in one’s home was truly a lavish gesture.
But on second thought, given the location of the Gu Residence, the size of the land, and the money that flowed like water during the renovation without a blink of an eye, this seemed quite normal for them.
Lin Yu walked up to a landscape painting and examined it seriously. “This painting can be hung in the reception room to add some artistic atmosphere.”
Next, she pointed to a piece of porcelain. “This porcelain piece can be placed on the bookshelf in the study to complement the books.”
Gu Wanrong nodded frequently, agreeing with Lin Yu’s suggestions.
Lin Yu continued, “The placement of collections requires attention to the coordination of color and style, as well as the use of space and overall aesthetics.”
Gu Wanrong smiled and said, “As expected of a professional. Let’s arrange it according to your opinion.”
The two discussed while envisioning how to display these collections in the Gu family’s courtyard house in their most beautiful state.
Lin Yu’s assistant followed behind them, recording constantly on a tablet. Butler Liu excused herself to arrange lunch for them.
During the discussion, Lin Yu coordinated unfinished details with Gu Wanrong and had the little assistant note them down.
In the afternoon, Lin Yu, her assistant, and several servants arranged by Butler Liu were busy arranging the furnishings throughout the Gu Residence.
Gu Wanrong still had a meeting with Tong Shenqi and Tong Shenyi.
She informed the two of them about several mines and the pearl breeding base, ordering Tong Shenqi to recruit people for mining management and put them into production quickly.
“Karl Arnaud is probably going to fly into a rage out of humiliation,” Tong Shenyi said in a good mood. “He’s currently trying to find ways to reclaim Louis Xuan’s shares. Now that the Chairman has so many raw gemstones, he’ll have to come begging us instead.”
Hearing this, both Gu Wanrong and Tong Shenqi raised their eyebrows.
These days, they were all well aware of Tong Shenyi’s entanglement with Karl Arnaud.
Gu Wanrong shifted her gaze to Tong Shenyi on the screen, a flash of appreciation in her eyes. “Good job.”
Karl Arnaud was unwilling to have a large amount of Louis Xuan’s shares in the hands of outsiders no matter what. He used frequent tactics, but Tong Shenyi still firmly held onto that 9% of the shares.
Tong Shenyi nodded. “Next, I will continue to keep a close eye on Karl Arnaud. I won’t slack off because of this, and I won’t give him any opportunity.”
Being tied up by Karl Arnaud took a lot of his energy, allowing him to witness the methods of the person in power at the luxury empire Louis Xuan. He wouldn’t easily slack off just because the advantage was on his side.
“Chairman Gu has all four major gemstone mines, which happens to directly confront the jewelry brands under Louis Xuan,” Tong Shenqi said with pleasant words. “What Fu Zhen Jewelry needs more is jadeite and jade. Diamonds and sapphires are plentiful; we can just wait for Karl Arnaud to come to you.”
Gu Wanrong smiled.
She originally wanted to solve Fu Zhen Jewelry’s problem, but unexpectedly, she helped Tong Shenyi along the way.
She turned to Tong Shenqi. “I’ll leave the mines and the pearl breeding base to you. Recruit people and start production as soon as possible. That way, we can help Tong Shenyi sooner.”
Tong Shenqi said confidently, “Don’t worry, Chairman. I will definitely do it well.”
Gu Wanrong looked at the confident Tong Shenqi in front of her, then at the steady Tong Shenyi. She knew that although the Tongs had different personality traits, they shared the same exceptionally strong work ability.
At this moment, Lin Yu walked in. “Everything has been arranged, Chairman Gu. Is there anything else you think needs adjustment?”
Gu Wanrong exchanged a look with Butler Liu, then nodded with satisfaction. “Very good, Lin Yu. Thank you for your hard work.”
“It’s what I should do, Chairman Gu,” Lin Yu said with a smile.
“Alright, today’s meeting ends here.” Gu Wanrong turned her head and gave instructions quickly. “When does construction start at the industrial park? Remember to tell me.”
Watching Tong Shenyi nod in understanding on the video, Gu Wanrong hung up the video conference.
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