The Longkou District, the Gu family.

Gu Tongshan's wife sat on the sofa, grabbing her son's wrist with a trembling voice and asked, "What did the Yu… what did the Yu family want from you?"

"I don't know," Gu Baishun shook his head and replied, "But don't worry, Mom, Xu Hu is dead. They won't do anything to me."

"I'm just afraid that now that Xu Hu is dead, someone will get antsy and try to take care of us!" Gu Tongshan's wife said worriedly, "Although Xu Hu was greedy, he still remembered your father's friendship. As long as he was alive, he wouldn't have been so ruthless. But those people at the union are different. They eat people without spitting out the bones. Those old geezers have been drooling over our family's property for a long time!"

"Mom, don't worry. No matter what, I won't let them hurt you," Gu Baishun comforted softly, "At worst, we'll just hand over the money Dad saved. If we give them the money, they won't take our lives."

Gu Tongshan's wife lowered her head and murmured through tears, "...Mom is useless and can't protect this little bit of family fortune. I just wanted to use this money to help you start a business, get married and have children, and live a good life…."

"Mom, don't say that. You raised me and gave me a good education. That's already fulfilling your responsibilities as parents," Gu Baishun comforted again, "Don't think too much, don't worry, don't get angry. We'll get through this somehow…."

In the empty room, Gu Baishun comforted his mother for a long time before turning and leaving the house.

...

An hour and a half later.

Su Tianyu drank canned coffee, forcing himself to stay awake as he sat in the car, waiting quietly.

"Squeak!"

An ordinary sedan stopped by the side of the road. Gu Baishun pushed the door open and got out, glancing nervously at Su Tianyu's car before walking over hesitantly.

Su Tianyu sat in the car and pointed to the passenger seat. Gu Baishun paused for a moment, then opened the door and got in.

"You… are you Mr. Su?" Gu Baishun stammered.

Su Tianyu glanced at him, "Yes, Wei Xiangzuo sent me to find you."

"Oh, what's the matter?" Gu Baishun asked, blinking.

Su Tianyu sized up Gu Baishun in the dim light, noticing that he was sitting with his legs squeezed together, his face pale, looking very uneasy. It seemed like he had forced himself to come.

"Wei Xiangzuo told me to tell you that your father's death had nothing to do with him, and even less to do with the Yu family," Su Tianyu said in a low voice, "Xu Hu was using you because without your support, he couldn't secure his position as the top dog in Zhan Nan. Cheng Gang said those things before because he had discussed it with Xu Hu. That's why Wei Xiangzuo wanted to kill him."

Gu Baishun swallowed and immediately nodded, "My family knows that Xu Hu was behind it. He and my father had been at odds over the gold brick business for a long time, and he had wanted to rise to the top for a long time, but he just never had the opportunity."

Su Tianyu was relieved that Gu Baishun was so cooperative, "It's good that you have your own judgment."

"Yes." Gu Baishun paused slightly, then proactively said, "Tell Brother Wei that my family trusts him. I've heard about his reputation in Zhan Nan over the years."

Su Tianyu nodded, "Xu Hu is gone, but the elders are still there. Wei Xiangzuo won't be free for a while. He's afraid something will happen to you outside."

Hearing this, Gu Baishun immediately added, "Something definitely will happen. Many people are eyeing my family's property, especially those people in the elders' council. Think about it, Xu Hu, who was using us, is gone, and Brother Wei is in trouble. With no one to help us outside, they will definitely make a move."

"That's what I want to talk to you about," Su Tianyu replied, following up on his words, "Old Wei is concerned about you. He told me to tell you that no matter whether he's outside or not, he won't let anyone touch you two. You can rest assured."

"Good, good!" Gu Baishun nodded.

"While he's not around, you can call me if you need anything," Su Tianyu immediately replied, "We'll help in any way we can."

"Thank you."

"But," Su Tianyu didn't beat around the bush with Gu Baishun, but said very directly, "We and Old Wei are also in a cooperative relationship. We're putting in the effort, so you have to understand the situation."

"Tell me, tell me!" Gu Baishun replied.

"You have to support Old Wei to be the top dog in Zhan Nan. You have to speak up, understand what I mean?" Su Tianyu asked, looking at him.

Gu Baishun immediately understood and nodded repeatedly, "I understand. I'll make it clear to the General Association that my father always wanted Brother Wei to be the leader and join the General Association."

Su Tianyu looked at him, "It's not easy for any of us right now. We have to stick together, or else we'll just let the people in the elders' council take advantage of us."

Gu Baishun thought that Su Tianyu didn't trust him, so he immediately swore, "Mr. Su, I swear to the heavens, I will definitely support Brother Wei to be the top dog in Zhan Nan! If I lie, may the lights go out on me!"

Su Tianyu looked at his excited expression and replied speechlessly, "No… you don't have to do that. I'm just saying what needs to be said."

"I will definitely support Brother Wei. I believe in his character," Gu Baishun added again.

"Okay, then that's it. We'll communicate by phone if we need anything," Su Tianyu extended his hand.

"Thank you for your trouble." Gu Baishun shook hands with Su Tianyu, "Then I won't waste your time. I'll go first."

"Okay!"

After the two finished their conversation, Gu Baishun seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief, and his face flushed as he pushed the door open and left.

Su Tianyu sat in the car, watching his back with a pensive look.

Gu Baishun walked quickly to his car, reached out and yanked open the door, and a fruit knife hidden in his waist fell to the ground with a thud.

Su Tianyu looked at him speechlessly and in astonishment, unsure what to do for a moment.

Gu Baishun kicked the knife away awkwardly, got into the car as if running away, and drove off.

After a while, Kong Zhenghui got into the car with a cigarette in his mouth and asked softly, "Do you think this kid can inherit his father's empire?"

Su Tianyu started the car, pondered for a long time, and replied, "I can't tell."

"Damn, there's still someone you can't figure out?" Kong Zhenghui was a little surprised.

"His reaction isn't a problem either," Su Tianyu frowned and replied, "If this person… isn't a cowardly wimp, then he's a very deep person."

"Isn't there any other possibility?" Kong Zhenghui asked.

"No." Su Tianyu shook his head.

"Damn it, we have to watch out for him, after all, his father died at our hands," Kong Zhenghui replied.

Su Tianyu didn't answer this question, but picked up the phone and dialed Wang Daolin's number, "Hey, Uncle Wang, what's the situation?"

"Damn it, I'll definitely hold him down!" Wang Daolin bent over and got into the police department's helicopter, "I'm leaving the district now."

"If you don't kill a snake, it will bite you!" Su Tianyu reminded him.