Chapter 751 Geniuses Are Often Eccentric
"Then who do you blame?"
"Of course, the Gu family!"
"Right, it's all the Gu family's fault. If the Gu family's young master hadn't been exposed for kidnapping Wei Linlin, none of this would have happened!"
Thus, everyone unanimously blamed the Gu family.
"Seal off the Gu family immediately!" Shi Menglu said through gritted teeth.
Unexpectedly, at that moment, a servant suddenly ran over.
"Reporting to Patriarch Li, the Gu family head Gu Chengtian is here to visit!"
"Good, that scoundrel dares to come! Throw him out!" Patriarch Li's face instantly darkened as he slammed the table and stood up.
The others also looked displeased.
"Tell him to get lost! Get lost as far away as possible!" Patriarch Li roared.
Even the Gu family servant felt it was a mistake to have announced Gu Chengtian's arrival. If only he hadn't accepted Gu Chengtian's money! But having taken the money, he had to do the job. He took a breath and delivered the prepared speech: "Patriarch Li, Gu family head Gu says he has important matters to report, matters that concern everyone's interests!"
"What fine words!"
"Exaggeration!"
The others dismissed it with disdain.
However, Li Tianxing frowned and said, "After all, they are allies. Let's meet him!"
Since Li Tianxing had spoken, no one else objected.
The servant turned and left, and soon Gu Chengtian entered.
Gu Chengtian was also a tragic figure. Gu Sanye and Gu Erye were imprisoned, singing ditties in jail. At the end of his rope, Gu Chengtian thought he could rise to prominence by clinging to the four great families. But he never expected Gu Junjie to pull such a stunt, leading to the Wei family's blockade. Now, Gu Chengtian was at his wit's end.
He had been preparing to commit suicide, but then he thought of the strategists from the Spring and Autumn Warring States period who, with their eloquent words, could forge alliances and achieve immense power, creating a legacy that would last for ages! Gu Chengtian gritted his teeth. After some planning, he dared to come to the Li family.
"Your Gu family disciple did this, how dare you show your face?" Upon seeing Gu Chengtian, Fang Yongning was furious and pointed at Gu Chengtian's nose, yelling at him. Just moments ago, Fang Yongning had also received a call from his family. Their cruise ship had been investigated, and the smuggled goods often transported by the Fang family's shipping business were all discovered, resulting in heavy losses. Upon inquiring, Fang Yongning learned that the Wei family was behind it. If not for the Gu family's foolish actions, the Wei family wouldn't have targeted them like this. He wished he could kick Gu Chengtian to death!
Situ Hongtu also roared, "Gu Chengtian, how dare you come here?"
Gu Chengtian gave an awkward smile, then appeared very distressed and remorseful: "Everyone, it's my fault for not disciplining them properly. The Gu family produced such foolish descendants. Rest assured, I have already punished Gu Junjie and Wang Chunyu according to family rules."
"Bring them in!" With that, he waved his hand.
Two men, covered in blood, were brought in by Gu family servants. These two were none other than Gu Junjie and Wang Chunyu. Their bodies were covered in lash marks, their skin split open and raw, looking utterly miserable, as if they had endured torture. The others watched with pounding hearts. The Gu family was truly ruthless.
Gu Chengtian said, "My unworthy disciples in the Gu family have caused such great trouble. I have punished them severely. I implore everyone to forgive us!"
"Gu Chengtian, your Gu family disciples are not worth mourning. Even if your Gu family disciples died, would our losses be recovered? Would the Wei family stop targeting us?"
"Throw this old fellow Gu Chengtian out!" Fang Yongning and Situ Hongtu clamored.
Gu Chengtian's face flushed and paled. However, before coming, Gu Chengtian had anticipated this situation and remained relatively calm. He took a breath and said, "Please speak with caution, everyone. We must consider the bigger picture!"
"What do you mean?" Situ Hongtu frowned.
Gu Chengtian quickly said, "Everyone present has suffered retaliation from the Wei family, as I am aware. But this is not the most serious matter."
"Then what is it?" Fang Yongning sneered. He wanted to see if Gu Chengtian, this dog, could speak anything sensible.
"Wei Changgeng will return within one to two days at the latest. I believe everyone should prepare to face the Wei family's wrath," Gu Chengtian said, catching his breath.
Everyone knew that Wei Changgeng was about to return. They had even used Wei Changgeng to their advantage before. At this remark, everyone's face turned grim. Wei Changgeng was not like Wei Changzhe; Wei Changzhe was just a minor annoyance, but if Wei Changgeng returned, it would be no laughing matter!
Commerce does not contend with officials; this has been an unchanging truth since ancient times. Shen Wansan during the Ming Dynasty, under Zhu Yuanzhang, was powerful, the wealthiest man in the Ming Dynasty. One-third of Nanjing's city walls were built with his money, and he generously rewarded the army, showing great wealth. But in the end, wasn't he exiled by Zhu Yuanzhang, and his assets confiscated? Although modern society differs from ancient times and emphasizes evidence, offending the authorities can lead to dire consequences. The government can issue a policy that plunges you into ruin, such as environmental inspections that halt construction sites, making it difficult to even start work.
"So what if it's the Wei family? Does my Situ family fear their Situ family?" Situ Hongtu said, bracing himself. Fang Yongning also gritted his teeth, looking defiant. They were all from the four great families, noble and elite; when had they ever been so apprehensive of someone?
Li Tianxing's eyes flickered, and he suddenly said, "I know both families are very capable, but if we don't unite, we might weaken ourselves by confronting the Wei family..." Situ Hongtu and Fang Yongning fell silent.
...
After finishing his meal, Chen Xuan was about to return to his bedroom when Su Yunxi stopped him.
"Yunxi, what's wrong?" Chen Xuan saw Su Yunxi frowning and asked nervously, thinking it was something important.
Su Yunxi said, "The company just called. They said the commercial genius you hired is preparing to quit."
"Why?" Chen Xuan frowned.
"He said you promised to help him find a wife from the provincial capital..." Su Yunxi said with a strange expression. She had been surprised when she first received the news and had confirmed it several times to ensure she heard correctly. That guy really wanted to find a wife from the provincial capital!
Chen Xuan muttered, "That guy really wants to find a wife..." To be honest, Chen Xuan thought Jiang Ning was joking, but he didn't expect the guy to be serious.
"I'll call him." Chen Xuan called Jiang Ning. After much persuasion, Jiang Ning insisted that Chen Xuan find him a wife from the provincial capital, or he would quit and return to Jiangzhou. He smiled wryly and told Su Yunxi the content of the call.
Su Yunxi's evaluation was: "Geniuses are often eccentric!" Chen Xuan was also very curious. Jiang Ning looked decent enough, so why was he so insistent on finding a wife from the provincial capital... However, now was not the time to ponder this.
"Where am I supposed to find a wife from the provincial capital for him?" Chen Xuan looked at Su Yunxi and smiled helplessly. Jiang Ning was a commercial genius, and for the cornered Su family, he was extremely important!