Chapter 10: Qin Wan Brought This on Himself
But before anyone else could speak, Gu Xinglan laughed.
His voice sounded very gentle: “Director Chen, what era is this? You’re still playing the game of legitimate and illegitimate birth?”
“In any era, one must pay attention to rules!” Director Chen’s face elongated as he spoke solemnly.
Gu Xinglan nodded. “Mn, that makes sense.”
He changed the subject: “Speaking of rules, I heard Director Chen’s son killed someone while drunk driving half a month ago and found a scapegoat to take the fall. Is handling things this way… within the rules?”
These words were spoken lightly as the wind and clouds.
Director Chen’s face immediately turned pale. “Y-You don’t talk nonsense! How could my son do such a thing?”
Gu Xinglan didn’t argue.
He continued, “I also heard that Director Chen found a small internet celebrity three days ago. Ignoring everything, you forced yourself on them and f*cked them to death in bed. Is this within the rules?”
As soon as these words came out, Director Chen’s face instantly lost all color.
“You, you…” His voice trembled slightly. “How can you spout nonsense and malicious slander!”
Gu Xinglan’s deep phoenix eyes narrowed slightly.
He didn’t engage, just followed his own rhythm, continuing methodically: “Of course, whether it’s within the rules or not, I can’t determine.”
“I am a person with heavy curiosity. So I packaged all the materials regarding these two matters and handed them over to the police. Let the police determine whether it’s within the rules or not.”
He checked his watch. “At this time, they should already be waiting downstairs.”
Saying that, he took out his phone and made a call, saying three faint words: “Please come up.”
A moment later, under everyone’s astonished gaze, four officers in uniform walked into the conference room.
With just a few words, they politely but strictly took Director Chen away from the venue.
When the conference room door closed again, the board directors present looked at each other, silent as winter cicadas.
They had always known this Seventh Master of the Gu family had ruthless methods, but they hadn’t expected him to openly deal a death blow to a group veteran like this.
Gu’s Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, Third Uncle, and the fourth grandson Gu Xinglin sat with varying expressions.
Third Uncle Gu Sheng spoke: “I think Old President Gu’s idea is well thought out. I approve!”
“I also approve!” Another board member stated their position.
“I have no objection either!”
Soon, the board members voted unanimously to pass the motion, and Gu Xinglan replaced the position of Chairman, officially becoming the number one of Huiyao Group.
Gu Jun and his son Gu Xinglin looked terribly ugly in their seats.
In this game of power, they had ultimately lost to Gu Xinglan.
At this moment, Gu Xinglan sat up straight.
He bade Old Master Gu goodnight and cut off the video signal on the screen.
His face turned cold immediately.
“Thank you all for your trust. I am young; I will need your support in the future.”
“Regarding past events, regardless of right or wrong, with me, the page can be turned.”
As he spoke, his gaze circled around, finally landing on the frustrated and resentful face of Gu Xinglin.
“From now on, I hope everyone finds their correct position, puts away useless thoughts, and uses all your intelligence and wisdom on work.”
A few short sentences, seemingly peaceful, but everyone could hear he was ruthlessly beating down his defeated opponent, Gu Xinglin.
“Alright, today’s meeting ends here. Dismissed.”
After speaking, he strode out of the conference room with long legs.
Some board members chased after him, wanting to chat a bit.
Gu Xinglan looked at his watch; it was already past nine.
“Apologies, I have matters to attend to. Let’s talk in my office tomorrow.”
After speaking, he left in a hurry.
Getting into the car, just as he drove onto the main road, the Dean of St. Ann Hospital called.
“President Gu, the Old Master isn’t doing well! He’s comatose again! What do you think…”
Gu Xinglan’s eye color shifted slightly.
After a moment of silence, he spoke: “I know, you did your best.”
“But Grandpa is old, and he suffered a severe brain injury. So even if rescue efforts fail, no one will blame you.”
The Dean was very sharp; he had already learned that Gu Xinglan had become the new helmsman of the Gu Corporation. So he was eager to curry favor and offer a pledge of allegiance.
He immediately nodded. “Okay, okay, President Gu, I understand!”
Gu Xinglan: “If you understand, go do it.”
After speaking, he hung up the phone.
He then dialed his special assistant, Tan Feng.
“At the Third Hospital, there is a patient named Zhou Rong. Go pick her up and send her to St. Ann Hospital. Watch her closely, and arrange for two gold-medal caregivers to serve her.”
Tan Feng nodded. “Yes, President Gu. Also, regarding the person you asked me to investigate, I checked. However…”
“Speak.”
“The ID card he used when applying at the hotel was fake. There is no such person in the Municipal Bureau’s national network population database.”
Gu Xinglan frowned slightly, then chuckled.
“Mn, keep investigating. See if you can find anything through other channels.”
“Yes, President Gu.”
Hanging up the phone, Gu Xinglan scratched his brow with a long finger.
Shaking his head slightly.
The little liar was indeed extraordinary.
Even his identity information was fake.
Heh, this is getting more and more interesting!
He couldn’t help but think of last night again.
Tormenting Qin Wan all night last night.
At the beginning, he was full of the thrill of revenge. But slowly, he felt as if he had tasted some other flavor.
Looking at the mottled tear stains on Qin Wan’s pretty little face, listening to his hoarse, helpless begging for mercy one cry after another.
He found that he had actually developed some interest in that little thing full of brokenness.
He suspected he might be a sadist.
But it didn’t matter; Qin Wan brought this on himself.
He deceived him seven years ago, and seven years later, he came to provoke him again.
He was very willing to teach him a good lesson and play with him properly.
Don’t look at that puppy being so well-behaved and lovely; in his bones, he was one that bites.
Without proper training, he couldn’t be made completely obedient and submissive.
The corner of Gu Xinglan’s lips rose slightly without him realizing it.
When he gets back later, he needs to interrogate that dishonest little slicker properly.
The car drove into the mountain villa.
Just as it stopped, Gu Xinglan received a message on his phone.
He glanced at it, his expression indifferent, and stuffed the phone into his pocket.
Walking into the main hall, Uncle Wang welcomed him.
Taking the suit jacket he took off.
“Did he finish dinner?” Gu Xinglan asked.
Uncle Wang hesitated to speak.
“Uh, no. We changed three tables; it all went cold, and he didn’t eat.”
Gu Xinglan’s brow raised.
His face sank.
Without speaking, he walked straight up the stairs.
Uncle Wang hesitated for a moment, then said behind him, “Young Master, don’t be anxious. He might just be unaccustomed to the new environment, so he has no appetite…”
Gu Xinglan didn’t stop his steps, dropping a sentence: “I will make him have an appetite.”
“Prepare another table and send it up.”
“Okay…” Uncle Wang answered, shaking his head.
When Gu Xinglan pushed open the bedroom door and walked in, he saw Qin Wan curled up on the sofa.
His small head rested on the armrest of the sofa, his arm pillowed under his head.
His already thin body curled up, taking up very little space.
A pair of beautiful dark eyes stared at a point on the floor, slightly dazed.
Seeing Gu Xinglan enter, he shivered and sat up.
“Not eating? Not to your taste? Or are you throwing a tantrum with me?” Gu Xinglan’s voice was somewhat cold.
He walked closer and sat on the dining chair next to the round redwood table.
Qin Wan hurriedly put his legs down, placing his two hands nervously on his knees, sitting upright and straight on the sofa.
“No, I’m not throwing a tantrum. It’s just… not hungry.” He lowered his head and whispered.
The corner of Gu Xinglan’s lips hooked into a mocking smile. “Haven’t eaten anything from morning till now, and not hungry? Qin Wan, are you a camel?”
Qin Wan lowered his eyes, not speaking.
“Come here.”
In Gu Xinglan’s voice was a command that allowed no rebuttal.
Translator’s Note: Hi everyone! The dynamic between these two is intensifying quickly. Gu Xinglan’s methods are certainly… extreme. The “di/shu” distinction mentioned in the board meeting refers to children born of the legal wife versus those born of mistresses/concubines, a concept from traditional Chinese culture that still persists in these wealthy family drama tropes. Gu Xinglan is considered “illegitimate” in the eyes of the elders, which fuels his ruthlessness. Thanks for reading!
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