Chapter 52 Part 3 一 Kneel in front of Jianghuai’s mother’s tombstone and beg him.
Unfortunately, the rich lady was only a fleeting presence, leaving the melon eater who were eager to know about tonight’s banquet in tears as they couldn’t experience it themselves.
However, at this moment, there was a lot of gossip in the wealthy heir WeChat group.
【Hahaha, I can’t help but laugh when I see Gu Fuchen’s image filter shattered. ‘My Sister Gave Me This Island’, and his words are similar to Father Gu opening a small exhibition for the gold pyramid.】
【No, no, no, I believe that the student surpasses the master. Father Gu’s exhibition had a limited audience, but Gu Fuchen is even more remarkable. He’s the protagonist on Weibo today.】
【Speaking of which, many classmates have come to ask me what Fat Cat looks like and what the relationship is between Fat Cat and Ruan Yōu. Is the relationship better between Ruan Yōu and Ruan Chenchen, or between Fat Cat and Gu Fuchen as siblings? I feel so frustrated, and I want to express it out loud.】
【(Lighting a cigarette) I want to as well, but if we say it out loud, we’re done for.】
【Why hasn’t Ruan Yōu come down yet? I really want to see her makeup tonight. It’s said that her dress tonight cost millions yuan, and once she’s done wearing it, it’ll go back to the closet as an exhibition piece.】
【I saw Jiang Huai.】
【Old President Jiang just arrived, do you think they will cause trouble?】
【Impossible. If Old President Jiang causes trouble tonight, Father Gu will definitely go to Jiang Company tomorrow and make things difficult for everyone.】
【And there’s Gu Fuchen!】
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Ruan Yōu’s welcoming banquet has become a gathering place for wealthy gentlemen and socialites.
The interior of the castle is as beautiful as a fairyland, from the narcissus flowers adorning the entrance to the grand chandeliers cascading down, everything was personally overseen and instructed by Ruan Liuyu and Gu Youqian.
All the decorative structures inside are extremely expensive.
The short path from the castle’s entrance to the inside is lined with yellow narcissus flowers, and the ground beneath the feet is a glass pathway. There are agile little fish swimming around, creating a vibrant sea of flowers.
The castle’s interior has a seven-meter-high design, with imitation clouds and drifting nebulae on the ceiling, and a faint moonlight shining through, covering the ground with blooming flowers, taking the dreamlike atmosphere to the extreme.
As Ruan Yōu and Gu Fuchen walked down from the second floor side by side, all the distinguished guests present fell silent.
The symphony played melodiously and gently, gradually reaching a climax amidst the steady and powerful footsteps of Ruan Yōu and Gu Fuchen.
Ruan Yōu wore a white floor-sweeping evening gown with hand-embroidered blooming roses on her chest. One flower, particularly eye-catching, was adorned with sparkling rubies at the center and blossomed under the hem of the skirt.
She remained the most dazzling presence in the castle, filled with rich and powerful people, like a youthful and vibrant rose.
Ruan Yōu wore a simple pearl necklace around her neck, and the crown on her head was exceptionally dazzling. It featured three rows of round-cut diamonds, with 1,000 diamonds embedded in the crown. The crown also incorporated rose elements and had a ruby at its center.
Just from its brilliance, one could tell it was a valuable piece.
The socialites exchanged glances, particularly eager to gather together and discuss the value of Ruan Yōu’s jewelry tonight.
Gu Youqian expressed his gratitude for everyone’s presence, using some polite words.
Lu Xuan and Qi Zhiyan stood together, and upon hearing this boring and long speech, Lu Xuan felt like dozing off.
“Uncle says he welcomes everyone, but honestly, his welcome is unnecessary because everyone wants to come.”
Eighty percent of the country’s wealthy families have gathered here, with many people appearing whom even Lu Xuan has never seen before. The grand scale of the scene is astonishing.
It is not an exaggeration to say:
Those invited by the Gu family are all people of some status.
With so many wealthy families gathered at Ruan Yōu’s banquet, it not only gives Ruan Yōu great face, but it is also highly advantageous for themselves.
Previously unseen bosses, business partners, or people who didn’t have a chance to know each other are all here. Such a good opportunity for networking, how could the wealthy families let it slip by?
Old President Jiang didn’t miss this opportunity either.
The invitation from the Jiang family was sent a long time ago, and although there were some unpleasant incidents later, it couldn’t be revoked. Besides, having a disagreement with Old President Jiang doesn’t mean severing ties with the entire Jiang family.
They should give the face that needs to be given, and the Jiang family will also give face to Ruan Yōu.
However, when the invitation was sent a month ago, Gu Fuchen intentionally only wrote Old President Jiang’s name and didn’t invite Jiang Wei. The invitation to Jiang Huai was separate, and the implied message was clear.
一 Ruan Yōu’s banquet does not welcome illegitimate children.
This point still holds true today.
Regardless of whether Jiang Wei is currently in a position of power or not, the Gu family will not acknowledge his status.
How the Jiang family wants to cause a scene internally or how they want to support their illegitimate child is none of Gu family concern. It is their family matter, and the Gu family won’t interfere. However一
The Gu family will never welcome an illegitimate child.
Old President Jiang naturally understands the Gu family’s meaning, but he chose to selectively ignore it.
Now, Jiang Wei has successfully taken the president position of the Jiang Company. The Jiang family internally acknowledges his status and is in urgent need of recognition from the wealthy circles.
The most troublesome thing is how to make several major families acknowledge Jiang Wei’s status.
After the conflict between Ruan Yōu and Jiang Wei half a month ago, the Gu family, Qi family, Fu family, and Lu family had a very negative opinion of Jiang Wei. Old President Jiang is aware of this, but he doesn’t care.
He doesn’t need the genuine acceptance of Jiang Wei by these major families, as long as the people in the wealthy circles think that the four major families have accepted Jiang Wei.
Ruan Yōu’s banquet is undoubtedly the best opportunity.
There are many influential figures from wealthy families attending tonight. As long as Jiang Wei appears here and is highly praised, the Gu family won’t be able to drive him away in front of everyone. Even if the four major families don’t acknowledge Jiang Wei internally, it would be enough if other people in the wealthy circles do.
Jiang Wei’s reputation will be assured.
Old President Jiang has planned it very well.
Recently, Jiang Wei has been repeatedly questioned by shareholders about the LOP acquisition case. There are already opinions within the company that he is inferior to Jiang Huai, and there are also mentions of Jiang Huai’s close relationship with other families, occasionally bringing up his identity as an illegitimate child, making the situation even more awkward.
Having Jiang Wei here tonight will temporarily stabilize the shareholders.
Once the LOP acquisition case is over and cooperation begins, the shareholders will naturally understand the value of LOP and see Jiang Wei’s abilities.
At that time, internal conflicts within the company will be resolved, and Jiang Wei’s identity and reputation issues will also be resolved.
Old President Jiang is smiling, chatting with a group of entrepreneurs who approached him.
Gu Youqian’s speech has already ended, and Ruan Yōu begins to socialize with Gu Fuchen in front of various families.
The Fu family, Lu family, Qi family, and Wen family all made their rounds and finally she approached Old President Jiang.
Ruan Yōu lifted her skirt and had a smile on her face.
Today is a good day~
Old President Jiang’s smile was even brighter than hers, and a few wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes. “Everyone in the Jiang family is delighted that Ruan Yōu can come back home. Young people should drink with young people. As I’m getting old, I won’t meddle in your affairs anymore. I’ll let Jiang Wei drink with you.”
This gesture meant that Old President Jiang wanted Jiang Wei to inherit his legacy.
The people around didn’t know what had happened between Ruan Yōu and Old President Jiang, they only saw the two of them talking.
Gu Fuchen frowned slightly and was about to speak, but Ruan Yōu held his hand.
Before Old President Jiang could ask his assistant to call Jiang Wei, Ruan Yōu put down her wine glass, clasped her hands together, and asked with a smiling face, “Are you sure you want him to drink this glass?”
Old President Jiang: “He is now the heir of Jiang Company and has the right to do so.”
“The LOP acquisition case is the first major project Jiang Wei took over since he took office. Although the process was complicated, the acquisition holds tremendous value. Some shareholders may not understand it at the moment, but in the future, they will see Jiang Wei’s value.”
After saying that, Old President Jiang glanced lightly in the direction of Jiang Huai.
With just one glance, his face suddenly changed. His facial features stiffened, and his hand holding the wine glass trembled slightly.
During this period, Li Huai, the major shareholder who had switched sides and no longer supported Jiang Huai, stood beside Jiang Huai and whispered something with his head down. Jiang Huai gave a faint smile, and when his gaze met Old President Jiang’s across Li Huai, he gently raised his wine glass.
Ruan Yōu turned around and stood shoulder to shoulder with Old President Jiang, swaying her wine glass. She maintained a radiant smile on her face and spoke in a clear and powerful voice, “Speaking of the LOP acquisition case, I must express my gratitude to Young Master Jiang. If it weren’t for his extreme stupidity, I wouldn’t have made almost 20 billion yuan in just half a month.”
“What… What do you mean?”
Ruan Yōu raised an eyebrow and casually said, “Don’t you know? The current boss of LOP Technology Co., Ltd. is me.”
Old President Jiang was as if suddenly struck by lightning, unable to believe what he had just heard.
“Now, the shareholders you wanted to get have lost their trust in Jiang Wei,” Ruan Yōu added.
Old President Jiang steadied himself and pretended to be calm, saying, “So what? The partnership agreement has already been signed. As long as Jiang Wei pushes the plan forward properly, he can still make achievements.”
Ruan Yōu: “But he doesn’t have a chance anymore.”
Ruan Yōu motioned from behind, and Wei Wen picked up the tablet and stepped forward immediately.
There were several explosive posts on the Weibo homepage.
“Jiang Wei, the illegitimate child, seeks to obtain shares and then targets the legitimate heir of the Jiang family. The father, Old President Jiang, is extremely biased, forgetting even the anniversary of the original wife’s death, and turns around to help the illegitimate child betray the Jiang family’s heir. Not only that, twenty-five years ago, he relied on others for a living, cooperated with the Qiao Group, and then used the love of the main wife to threaten the merger of the company. Do you like this press release?” Ruan Yōu spoke lightly.
“Now, all the distinguished guests present have seen this press release. It’s okay, it’s just a bit of gossip that embarrasses you and destroys the face of the Jiang family in your hands. Why not take a look at the next hot search?” Ruan Yōu suggested.
All the distinguished guests present, prompted by Lu Xuan, looked at the entire post in astonishment.
There’s nothing more terrifying than losing face in public.
“‘Jiang Company President Jiang Wei taken away by the police.’ With such a harsh term, do you think he has a way out?”
Old President Jiang’s hand trembled as he dared not click on it.
Wei Wen closed the post and opened a hidden camera video.
In the video, Father Yu lay on a hospital bed, the only movable hand holding an infrared pen, scanning the chinese characters back and forth. A lawyer stood by his side, using the characters he scanned to form a paragraph of text.
一 My daughter and son-in-law harmed me.
Ruan Yōu: “This video cannot be released. However, at this very moment, everyone within the Jiang family, including your father, Elder Jiang, has received this video in their email. In their eyes, what is more important: the illegitimate child or the entire company?”
“Tomorrow, the stock of Jiang Company will undoubtedly plummet. How the shareholders who once betrayed Jiang Huai will react, you should know better than me. But this time, Jiang Huai is deeply hurt. If you want him to regain his position as the heir of Jiang Company, it might be a bit difficult unless…” Ruan Yōu paused and said earnestly, “you kneel in front of Jiang Huai’s mother’s tombstone and beg him.”
“Use Jiang Airlines Company’s shares to plead with him, to regain control of the Jiang Company.”
What Jiang Huai has lost, he will get it back bit by bit.
Aaaaaaaaahhhh I finally caught up but it’s on a cliffhanger!!! (I mean I know how it’s gonna end but still)
Also, usually I’d be upset at the discrimination against illegitimate children… but Jiang Wei is such a little shit, I can’t blame them.
Thanks for translating!