The end for the old brother was quite miserable. After a check-up, he almost lost his life.

After being pushed back to the ward, the old brother turned towards the wall, not speaking to anyone for a long time, clearly angry.

As the secretary-general, naturally, he coaxed for a long time but still got no response.

Seeing this situation, Jiang Chaoge also softened her temper to coax on the side, but it was useless; he was just angry.

Jiang Chaoge was also quite angry. What’s going on with Gu Anxi, acting recklessly? Although it’s in the hospital, Mr. Wang’s identity and status should at least be acknowledged, right? It’s as if she doesn’t even care at all.

So, when Gu Anxi was leaving the ward, Jiang Chaoge chased after her and called her: "Gu Anxi."

Gu Anxi, with her hands in the lab coat pockets, turned her head: "What instruction does Dr. Jiang have?"

Jiang Chaoge slowly walked over, stopping in front of Gu Anxi before speaking: "Gu Anxi, aren’t you being too arrogant? Do you think you’re still the same Gu Anxi as before?"

"Why wouldn’t I be?" Gu Anxi smiled, "Just because I fell out with Wang Jingyao, I’m no longer Gu Anxi?"

Jiang Chaoge was momentarily stunned.

After a long pause, she found her voice: "Anyway, I won’t let you do whatever you want."

Gu Anxi looked quietly at the woman in front, then smiled: "Mrs. Wang, I’ll be careful in the future."

Jiang Chaoge was stunned again.

Sure enough, Gu Anxi continued, "Oh, I forgot you’re not Mrs. Wang yet, so I’m sorry, I don’t have to be responsible for you."

After speaking, she turned and left.

"Gu Anxi," Jiang Chaoge, unable to bear it, spoke coldly, enunciating each word: "I’ve already secured the Huaer Laboratory project; soon, I will be Mrs. Wang."

"Oh, then congratulations to you," Gu Anxi turned back, smiling, "But I don’t have the money to contribute, so telling me is useless."

Jiang Chaoge was once again rendered speechless; her meaning... that wasn’t her intention at all, right?

She looked coldly at Gu Anxi: "Stop being clever. We’re waiting for the day when the Bo Family can’t protect you, no one can, and I’ll watch you leave Beicheng." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"I’m really scared," Gu Anxi shrugged nonchalantly, then looked at Director Hao beside her: "Are you scared?"

"Scared," Director Hao, an old-fashioned straightforward man, honestly said, "Dr. Jiang’s authority is great."

The little one nodded in agreement, then started recommending to Director Hao: "Director Hao, when you find a partner in the future, make sure not to find one like Dr. Jiang. Although Dr. Jiang’s preference is for men over forty-five, it only applies to men like Mr. Wang. How could an ordinary man like you handle her?"

She paused and said: "You talk to her about mundane things, she’ll say she has a project; mention having kids, she’ll say she has a project; discuss housework, she’ll say she has a project; bring up divorce, she’ll say she has a project..."

Director Hao was at a loss for words, then slowly said, "Then I’d better not get married."

"Exactly," the little one patted Director Hao’s shoulder, "A wise choice is important when marrying."

As the two walked away chatting, arms around each other’s shoulders, Jiang Chaoge was fuming—

Why, why is Gu Anxi always so unaffected, why can’t I ever get to her, why am I always the one getting riled up?

She turned her head and saw Wang Jingchuan standing at the door; she didn’t know how long he’d been there.

Jiang Chaoge’s face was tense: "How much did you hear?"

She had always disliked Wang Jingchuan because she knew he and Gu Anxi were very close. As the future matron of the Wang Family, she couldn’t tolerate such people existing, so she’d find a chance to replace him someday.

Upon her questioning, Wang Jingchuan smiled and replied honestly: "Listened for a while! To be honest, Dr. Jiang, take my advice, you can mess with anyone but never Little Gu. Look at how things turned out between her and Mr. Wang—is there a penny of the given assets returned? Is there any harm to the Bo Family? Is Zhou Yunchen affected in any way? Even with so much caution, everyone is doing just fine, except Mr. Wang. Think about why that is?"

Jiang Chaoge’s face was particularly unpleasant; these were things she didn’t want to hear, though she... could feel it.

She pressed her lips together and found her voice after a long pause: "Even so, what does it matter? They can’t return to how it was before."

"Then it’s best not to provoke her. Even Mr. Wang dares not easily provoke her. And besides, do you think securing the project means you’ll develop it without needing Professor Bo?" The secretary-general smiled calmly. "I’m here following Mr. Wang’s wishes; you know how much he values this project. He doesn’t want to completely break with the Bo Family. So, think carefully about the implications... If not, there’s always the old gentleman and lady upstairs, who dearly love Little Gu. If you’re constantly against Little Gu, it might make everyone look bad."

After the secretary-general’s words, even Jiang Chaoge lowered her temper a bit.

She understood the implication, that they’d still need the Bo and Lin families’ support for Wang Jingyao, and acting rashly to suppress Gu Anxi would not be favorable for them...

Thinking this way, her heart sweetened.

Wang Jingyao regarded her as one of his own; thus, she must stand with him.

Jiang Chaoge’s expression softened, "I understand Mr. Wang’s intentions now."

The secretary-general smiled: "Dr. Jiang is clever, understanding instantly; Mr. Wang indeed didn’t misjudge you."

With a few cajoling words, hope surged in Jiang Chaoge’s heart once again. Gathering her courage, she asked: "So... what do you think my chances are, and what is Mr. Wang’s current thought?"

Wang Jingchuan smiled: "Didn’t I just say what Mr. Wang’s thoughts are now? Dr. Jiang, such a smart person, how do you not get it this time?"

Jiang Chaoge perked up: "Then..."

The secretary-general added: "This matter can’t be rushed, after all, Mr. Wang isn’t an ordinary person. Emotions need nurturing, take it slow. Plus, Mr. Wang just had a serious illness, and you offended the old lady in such a big way that day; maybe ease up, or personally step forward to smooth things over?"

This lengthy conversation thoroughly won over Jiang Chaoge; upon deeper thought, it made sense.

To be together as a couple, parental consent is needed, so she nodded: "As for the old lady, I’ll personally visit, just hoping she can forgive me."

"That’s right," the secretary-general smiled again, "Whether it’s the elderly or Mr. Wang himself, they still prefer the gentle type. Look at why Little Gu used to be so cherished; although a troublemaker at times, she really knew how to be likable. The old lady saw her as one of her own."