Chapter 79 Part 1 一 The initial user is retiring!
Gu Min suddenly looked up and asked again, “What are you saying?”
Ruan Yōu’s words hit like a giant stone, splashing countless water droplets into the lake, startling the swans in the water. They flapped their wings in panic and swam away.
At that moment, Gu Min became like a swan in the lake, shocked and scared.
The provocative behavior had slowly faded away in the eerily quiet room.
Ruan Yōu didn’t reply. She buttoned up her coat, her slender fingers gracefully lifted as she left the room.
Gu Min shot up from his seat, his movements so fast that he knocked over a chair. The loud ‘clang’ sent shivers down people’s spines. “Ruan Yōu, what the hell are you saying?”
Gu Min forgot about elegance and took two steps forward, trying to grab Ruan Yōu’s shoulder as she was leaving the room. However, his foot hit the fallen chair on the floor, and the metal chair scraped across the cold tiles, producing a piercing “screech” that gave goosebumps.
Ignoring the pain in his ankle, he took two more steps forward. “Ruan Yōu! Ruan Yōu!!”
The police hurried over to stop him and closed the door to prevent him from running out. Gu Min struggled to get out but could only watch Ruan Yōu’s fading figure in the corridor.
At the end of the corridor, there was a window, and the sunlight streamed in, casting brilliant white rays.
Ruan Yōu walked toward the stairwell at the end of the corridor, her silhouette dark and imposing, exuding an invisible pressure.
In the corridor, the echoes of “Ruan Yōu” and cries of desperation resonated repeatedly in the empty hallway.
“Ruan Yōu, what the hell have you done?”
At that moment, Gu Min had lost all composure and tranquility, transforming from an elegantly graceful swan into an irrational, raging beast.
The fiercer Gu Min became, the more it proved that he had lost.
Gu Min was dragged back to his room, and the tightly closed door restricted his freedom.
It was also a way to remind him once again that he had lost this battle completely. He was restrained, devoid of freedom, while Ruan Yōu could come and go as she pleased.
He was the criminal, while Ruan Yōu remained the pampered eldest lady of the Gu family.
Gu Min didn’t know when Ruan Yōu would make her move, and he had no idea what she knew. His mind was filled with uncertainty and a complex mix of anxiety and despair, with a hundred angry beasts attempting to break free from his frenzied heart.
Tearing everything around him apart.
This frustrating world was getting on his nerves.
With irrational frenzy consuming him, Gu Min broke down, shaking off the police officers and slamming the table lamp on the wall corner. “Get me out of this hell! Get me out of here!”
Two minutes later, two police officers came over to restrain Gu Min, who was still in a fit of madness.
Gu Min wasn’t sure what Ruan Yōu would do, but Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt outside were well aware of the situation.
At five o’clock in the afternoon on the day Ruan Yōu went to see Gu Min, Gu Min’s news shocked everyone.
Gu Min had fabricated billions of false transactions, and now he was under control, with a continuous stream of evidence being handed over to the police.
Gu Min had illegally obtained funds, primarily as a way to prove his abilities to the Gu family without being inferior to Gu Fuchen.
Just like a mediocre student who boasted about improvements before the exam, claiming that they would surely outperform the top students in the class, even though they knew their capabilities were lacking, relying on cheating to maintain appearances.
The scion of the wealthy and prestigious Gu family, Gu Min, had unexpectedly met his downfall in a way that was ridiculed by millions of people.
Eldest Aunt couldn’t bear it and was sent to the hospital again.
And waiting for them was also Gu Min’s several billion yuan compensation.
Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt had to sell their shares in Bozhan in the hope that Gu Min would receive a shorter sentence. Meanwhile, Gu Min’s own assets and funds were frozen, and the lawsuit would probably not be resolved for three to four months. During this time, Gu Min would remain in detention, waiting for the verdict to arrive.
He had no chance.
Gu Min’s lifelong dreams and career aspirations, once shattered, he lost his beloved career and the opportunity to make a comeback.
All that was left for him was the bleak life of prison and detention. There, he would watch Gu Fuchen and Ruan Yōu on TV, witness Bozhan’s growth under Gu Fuchen’s leadership, and build a commercial empire of his own.
While Gu Min could only watch with envy, his eyes filled with rage.
. . . . .
Gu Fuchen bought all the shares owned by Eldest Uncle, Eldest Aunt, and Gu Min’s subordinates, gaining complete control of the company’s operations.
Online comments poured in.
【Yesterday, I was so angry because Gu Min could only be sentenced to three years; after seeing the news this morning, I just wanted to shout: Well done!】
【Bad people will get what they deserve. Damn, I’ve seen so many idiots saying that Sheng Tong’s situation had no impact on Gu Min. He’ll stay in detention for a while and still have cars and houses, living happier than anyone else. I hope he stays in there for life, stinking jerk.】
【I can only say, don’t be too arrogant~】
【Brothers and sisters, let’s celebrate!】
After Gu Min’s situation exploded online, Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt’s arrogance instantly subsided. This time, they knew that making a scene wouldn’t work, so they urgently contacted a lawyer to find a chance for Gu Min.
Gu Youqian completely cut off ties with Eldest Uncle.
Ruan Yōu’s life has become easier without having to deal with the troublesome relatives.
Since Gu Min had already been caught and his driver was also at the police station, Sheng Tong considered moving out.
Ruan Yōu introduced the company to her before.
Her boss, Jiang Li, was good friends with Yang Er. With Ruan Yōu’s introduction, Sheng Tong successfully interviewed at the Springfield Flower Elderly Care Company, ensuring both her residence and life.
After Gu Min’s issue was resolved, Sheng Tong left the Gu family the same day. Many reporters found her through various channels, hoping she would accept their interviews.
Nowadays, Sheng Tong is the focus of attention on the entire internet; her interviews are not just about traffic but also a potential bestseller.
Sheng Tong declined most interviews, leaving only one official media text interview invitation.
She didn’t accept the interview for herself; her main goal was to thank Ruan Yōu and the initial user through this method.
Without the introduction from the initial user and Ruan Yōu’s help, she couldn’t have succeeded so smoothly.
It wasn’t until noon that Sheng Tong accepted the interview, and the official media urgently reviewed and published it in the evening.
The interview mostly revolved around what she did in the Gu Min incident, what she wanted to say, the process of the matter, and the difficulties in between. Sheng Tong replied seriously to each question, and when asked, “Is there anything you’d like to say?” she thought for a long time and answered very sincerely.
【What I want to say is, never give up. I used to think that Gu Min would definitely achieve his dreams, after all, his methods were so dirty, and people without morals often succeed more easily. For a while, I maintained this pessimistic mindset. But there’s always someone who can rein in wicked people.
I met an investment advisor named Lao Chu, and through him, I met Ruan Yōu. Ruan Yōu helped me a lot.
I was a complete pessimist and didn’t believe Gu Min would truly fail. When he returned to the country, I was so anxious that I couldn’t sleep all day, fearing he would continue to develop, fearing he would truly succeed. For the smallest thing, I would involuntarily blow it out of proportion, as if just going out the door could lead to a car accident.
I’ve imagined countless desperate scenarios in my mind every day, all filled with hopelessness. But in this matter, Ruan Yōu only made me consider one question:
‘What will I do after this is resolved?’
She allowed me to freely envision a blueprint for the future, imagine a better life, and gradually fill my life with hope and positivity.
I’m very grateful to her.
Thank her, always thank her.】
Sheng Tong’s interview caused a sensation across the entire internet. Not only netizens but also those in wealthy circle shared this interview.
Qi Zhiyan and Jiang Huai immediately shared the interview draft.
Fu Jiazhan read the interview draft many times.
Ruan Yōu indeed like this.
Many people thought it was the identity of the Gu family’s eldest lady that made Ruan Yōu shine brightly.
But that’s not the case.
It was Ruan Yōu who rekindled hope in the once stagnant wealthy family.
Before Ruan Yōu returned, the lives of Gu Fuchen, Jiang Huai, Lu Jin, Lu Xuan, Qi Zhiyan, Wen Juxi, Qi Nuo, and him were like a calm sea. On the surface, it was serene and beautiful when the night came, but beneath the sea, there were hidden waves that could push people to the brink.
After Ruan Yōu’s return, the calm sea began to experience gusts of wind.
The waves crashed onto the beach, the summer sun was scorching, and everything became exceptionally vibrant.
Fu Jiazhan printed the interview draft and placed it in his bookshelf.
By the bedside, there was a small black velvet box, palm-sized and within his reach.
Fu Jiazhan half-lay on the bed, picked up the velvet box, and quietly looked at it for a while.
His fingertips rubbed the edges, and the surface of the small box was smooth and soft, much like his current mood.
He opened the paper box, and inside lay a small note.
Before they saw the Aurora last year, they had drawn notes for a small activity “guardian angels.”
Opening the small note, Ruan Yōu’s handwriting was neat and cute.
【Ruan Yōu】
The words were written by her, and the name belonged to her as well.
At eleven o’clock in the evening, while the internet was buzzing with discussions about interview drafts, Fu Jiazhan received a message from Ruan Yōu in the WeChat group.
【Family members, Wen Juxi invites us to get together. Let’s celebrate getting rid of an annoying person~】
Wen Juxi was the beneficiary of this situation.
Wen Cheng and Gu Min’s engagement party had become a laughingstock in the wealthy circle, and the union between the two families was naturally canceled.
Wen Cheng’s ambitions were exposed, and Wen Juxi could openly criticize those targeting her. Wen Cheng didn’t have the strength to oppose Wen Juxi and could only quietly accept it.
Her reputation in the domestic wealthy circle was slightly tarnished, and Wen Cheng’s parents didn’t want their daughter to suffer in the country. On the day when the news of “false transactions of several billion” regarding Gu Min came out, they arranged for Wen Cheng to leave the country again, the farther from the country, the better.
Wen Juxi no longer had any competitors, except for Father Wen’s dislike of her because of favoring sons over daughters, she had secured her position.
Ruan Yōu and the initial user had done her such a huge favor, and Wen Juxi understood the principle of reciprocity. So, she invited Ruan Yōu to have a meal together as a celebration of their first successful collaboration.
Having witnessed how infuriated Gu Min could get, Ruan Yōu felt very happy.
To put it bluntly, the angrier Gu Min became, the happier she felt; the more irritable he became, the more joyful she became.
She heard that Gu Min quarreled three times a day in the detention center. Just the thought of the wealthy young master of a prominent family enduring a miserable prison life made Ruan Yōu wish she could move next to the prison and watch Gu Min’s daily struggles.
Without the opportunity, Ruan Yōu could only find other ways to express her happiness.
After receiving Wen Juxi’s invitation, Ruan Yōu immediately organized a gathering and invited the other seven people in the group chat of the Top Wealthy Octet to party together.
The invitation to form a ‘happy group’ was unanimously approved by everyone.
After the Spring Festival, everyone was busy with work. Since Gu Min was causing everyone trouble, and now that the disliked person had disappeared, they decided to celebrate and get together.
Moreover, tomorrow is the Lantern Festival. Gu Youqian and Ruan Liuyu had discussed with Ruan Yōu and Gu Fuchen, and they had decided to celebrate the Lantern Festival in advance today. They wanted to go abroad together with Father Lu, Mother Mu, Mother Fu, Father Qi, and Mother Qi to relax.
They also knew that Jiang Huai was alone, so celebrating the Lantern Festival with his friends would be a good idea.
【Fat Cat: Wen Juxi said she doesn’t want it to be too formal. How about going to a bar for a couple of drinks and listening to a band tomorrow?】
【Jiang Huai: Sister Bodhisattva, what time tomorrow?】
【Fat Cat: Tomorrow night at 9:30 p.m., meet at Hope Bar.】
【Fu Jiazhan: Okay.】
【Lu Xuan: Little brother Qi Nuo has a training match, and the spring season will start next week. If he doesn’t go, I will!】
【Lu Xuan: I’ll come right after I clock out~】
【Lu Jin: ? Clock out? My little sister still need clock-in?】
【Fat Cat: Why look down on our little princess?】
【Lu Xuan: Exactly, exactly.】
【Fat Cat: The little princess is so happy to clock-in with her face every day, she wishes she could use the screen as a mirror】
【Lu Xuan: Hmph, I thought you were going to praise me, but it turns out you’re in the same camp as Lu Jin. @Gu Fuchen, come and scold your guardian angel. As her master, it’s necessary for you to sober her up a bit. Splashing cold water on her might be very effective.】
【Lu Xuan: Darn it, I don’t know who Sister Yōuyōu’s guardian angel is!】
Speaking of the topic of guardian angels, Qi Zhiyan suddenly chimed in:
【Who is my guardian angel? Stop bringing me coffee (smiling face)】
【Lu Jin: Your guardian angel is interesting, @Jiang Huai, is it you, the stingy one?】
【Jiang Huai: ? If you can’t use words properly, don’t use them. Besides, what’s wrong with coffee? It refreshes the mind and is essential for work. If you don’t drink it, it means you’re not serious about your work.】
【Fu Jiazhan: Excellent people don’t need coffee to stay awake.】
【Jiang Huai: [Frowning][Frowning] Gu Fuchen, give Fu Jiazhan his phone back.】
【Fu Jiazhan:一一Gu Fuchen would say something like this.】
【Ruan Chenchen: I’ll have my legal team file a complaint against you tomorrow, affecting my reputation.】
【Fat Cat: Do you even have a reputation left? [Shock]】
【Fu Jiazhan: This expression is very expressive.】
【Ruan Chenchen: Sister, you wait.】
【Jiang Huai: Are the siblings going to fight each other?】
【Lu Xuan: [Eyes sparkling] Wow, there’s a good show to watch!】
【Fu Jiazhan: Yōuyōu, don’t get upset?】
【Fat Cat: My brother just wanted to bring me milk.】
【Qi Zhiyan: …It’s not a fight.】
【Qi Zhiyan: Goodnight then.】
Ruan Yōu took the milk from Gu Fuchen’s hand and, upon seeing Qi Zhiyan’s reply, her thought process momentarily paused.
一一77, your melon-eating expression had already come through the screen!
一一Be restrained, my dear friends.