The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 572 - 536: Win Over Meng Qian

Because they’re worried about Old Sir Gu’s health.

Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian are planning to stay at the Gu Mansion for a few days to keep him company.

After all, it’s about his own son, and this son does things without caring about his father’s well-being.

Old Sir Gu is not just angry; he’s heartbroken.

The part of his emotions that can be vented is just fine.

But oftentimes, the saddest part is stuck in the heart, unable to be vented,

The Gu Group also released a statement according to Old Sir Gu’s wishes, basically giving an explanation to the numerous speculating netizens.

The statement was very brief.

The main point was that:

They are unaware of anything about the recognition banquet in the Capital City.

And they do not acknowledge it.

If Gu Linhai wants to recognize it, that’s his own business, it’s got nothing to do with the Gu Family.

And this brief statement was interpreted over and over.

It could be understood as: On the Capital City side, the Gu Family doesn’t want Gu Linhai anymore.

Everyone’s discussion quickly shifted to: What happened between Gu Linhai and Gu Yanjing?

After all, everyone always believed that the relationship between the uncle and nephew was very good.

Gu Linhai doesn’t want anything from the Gu Family and went to Jin City to start his own business.

And every time Gu Linhai is interviewed, he speaks highly of Gu Yanjing. The image of a good uncle is well established.

Now suddenly, this has come up.

Gu Yanjing’s image, already underground, has dropped a few more meters.

Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian didn’t go to work in the afternoon either.

Lin Huai Shu and Chu Zhengran both came to the Gu Mansion.

Lin Huai Shu brought Qiao Lech.

Chu Zhengran was pushed over in a wheelchair by his assistant.

However, not long after, Qin Xia also arrived.

Two minutes after Qin Xia arrived, Lu Mengyi and Lu Muyao also came.

Originally, everyone was in the main courtyard.

But worried about too many prying eyes, they all went to the East Courtyard.

The group went to Gu Yanjing’s study.

As soon as they sat down, Lin Huai Shu asked, "Is the old man really okay?"

When they were in the main courtyard, everyone who arrived first asked about the old man’s condition.

Lu Mengyi and Lu Muyao were specially sent by Old Sir Lu after receiving the invitation.

To see if there’s anything they could help with.

Afraid that one person might not be enough, he sent both of them over.

If Old Sir Gu weren’t resting, they would definitely want to meet him.

With the old man resting, they came to this side first to discuss things.

"For now, everything’s alright," said Gu Yanjing.

"The old man’s inner strength is truly remarkable," Lin Huai Shu exclaimed, "If it were me, and my son did this, I’d be in the hospital right away."

"Where’s your son now?" Chu Zhengran suddenly asked gently.

Qiao Lech was sitting next to Qiao Yuxian, quietly listening to their conversation. When they reached this point, she suddenly felt like being called upon.

Her heart skipped a beat, but she maintained a composed expression.

Lin Huai Shu clicked his tongue and asked, "Where’s your son now?"

"I’m planning to have a daughter," Chu Zhengran said with a smile.

"You sure have it all figured out," Lin Huai Shu remarked and continued, "I’m also planning to have a daughter."

"You really have it all figured out. Try doing it yourself if you can," Qin Xia said lazily.

Chu Zhengran turned to Qin Xia and responded, "This... doing it myself is a bit difficult."

Qin Xia let out a light snort and ignored him.

Lin Huai Shu watched as Chu Zhengran faltered.

"Let’s get down to business," Chu Zhengran steered the topic away, then brought it back, "Mr. Gu’s inner strength is indeed remarkable."

"He’s used to it by now," Gu Yanjing replied flatly.

Qiao Yuxian: "......"

The room fell quiet for a moment.

Indeed getting used to it.

Qin Xia scooted her chair closer to Qiao Yuxian, whispering, "I told you to be cautious. This Gu Family, their family traditions..."

Qin Xia shook her head.

She thought she spoke quietly enough for only Qiao Yuxian to hear, but in fact, everyone heard it.

Everyone looked at Qin Xia.

Chu Zhengran, still seated in his wheelchair, reached out an arm to grab Qin Xia’s chair, pulling her closer to him.

Afraid she might blurt out something shocking.

Qin Xia, along with her chair, was dragged away.

She turned her head in shock at Chu Zhengran: "You... you have so much strength, but you still sit in a wheelchair. What are you pretending for?"

"I have the strength to pull you," Chu Zhengran pulled her closer to him again, "Sit tight and talk less."

"I don’t need you to manage," Qin Xia moved her chair and sat in the middle between him and Qiao Yuxian.

Chu Zhengran: "......"

Lu Mengyi and Lu Muyao watched them.

Lin Huai Shu steered the topic back again, "What do we do now? Everyone online is criticizing Yanjing."

Gu Linhai’s image as a good uncle is deeply ingrained.

So much so that online, people are calling Gu Yanjing unworthy, an ungrateful wretch.

Although no one dared speak up on Gu Yanjing’s Weibo, elsewhere people were loud in their criticism.

Even Qiao Yuxian’s Weibo had fallen.

"Don’t worry about it," Gu Yanjing didn’t care at all.

Qiao Yuxian looked at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing squeezed her fingers, "Let’s deal with Gu Yao first."

"You want to mess up the recognition banquet?" Chu Zhengran asked.

"Not necessarily," Gu Yanjing replied, "The news has already been released. The Gu Family’s stance is clear. It’s irrelevant whether the recognition banquet happens or not."

Chu Zhengran thought the same.

It doesn’t matter if Gu Linhai acknowledges Gu Yao. As long as they solve the issue before acting against the Gu Group.

So the recognition banquet isn’t necessarily a pivotal moment.

"Any leads?" Lu Mengyi asked.

"No," Gu Yanjing replied.

Qiao Lech looked at Lu Mengyi.

Lu Mengyi sensed her gaze, looked back at her, and smiled.

Qiao Lech paused for a moment and then smiled back.

Qiao Yuxian sat quietly next to Gu Yanjing, thinking.

The room fell silent again.

Qiao Yuxian asked, "Can we try to ally with Meng Qian?"

Everyone looked at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian also looked at them, paused, and asked, "Is this idea likely?"

She hadn’t had much interaction with Meng Qian and didn’t know her well.

After all, she felt that some of Meng Qian’s actions were incomprehensible.

"Is Meng Qian genuinely close with Gu Linhai?" Lu Muyao asked.

"Uh... are they really that close?" Lin Huai Shu repeated the question.

In the past, he would have responded without hesitation: Yes, very close, extremely close.

But now, he didn’t dare say.

Gu Linhai was too good at pretending.

And then there’s the Gu Yao situation.

Now they want to recognize Gu Yao.

Previously reliant on the Meng Family’s influence, now he doesn’t need it, and isn’t as close to Meng Qian as before.

The attitude of Meng Qian is really uncertain.

Everyone looked at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing looked at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian asked, "Give me a possible probability."

"Fifty percent," Gu Yanjing replied.

"Add in Gu Yicheng," Qiao Yuxian suggested.

"Eighty percent," Gu Yanjing replied.

"Gu Yicheng is only worth thirty percent?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

"Our target is Gu Yao, not Gu Linhai," Gu Yanjing replied, "There’s a ninety-nine percent certainty."

Qiao Yuxian raised an eyebrow, "Got it. This is feasible."