Chapter 957: Chapter 956: Actually, I Didn’t Mean That

Lu Ze calmly refused, taking his son away.

Once they got into the car, Lu Heng started driving while Lu Ze leaned back in the rear seat, half-closing his eyes. After a moment, he said, "At this time, why would that Little Gu’s parents come to Jiangcheng?"

Lu Heng thought for a moment, "Probably to visit Gu Anxi!"

"Wrong." Lu Ze, shrewd and calculating.

Lu Ze observed his father through the rear-view mirror, after a while he spoke hoarsely, "Dad, do you think..."

Lu Ze squinted, "It’s probably still related to this project."

He abruptly said, "We’re going to be in contact with the Wang Family, and now this Little Gu has ties with them, Lu Heng, you need to handle this well and make sure to secure it, understand? Otherwise, even if we research it, mass production is impossible."

Lu Heng nodded.

Then, with confidence, he said, "We definitely will be ahead in the research, anyway, they can’t see the light of day."

Lu Ze was pleased.

After a while, Lu Ze started the car, and while driving, he suddenly asked his son, "What’s your impression of Xiao Jiang?"

Lu Ze was taken aback, then he realized his father’s intention and said softly, "I don’t have that intention."

Lu Ze understood his son’s thoughts, smiled lightly, "Which woman you marry isn’t important, it’s about how much you possess that matters, then you can pamper whichever you favor."

Lu Heng calmly said, "I’m not interested in women."

Lu Ze casually said, "Really taken a liking to that little girl with thin love? Lu Heng, you’re usually not keen on others touching your things, now you don’t care?"

Lu Heng drove the car, initially silent, then after a long time he spoke, "I don’t have that intention."

As a father, he still smiled, and didn’t probe further...

*

In the hotel private room, the Wang Family was bustling with excitement, and Wang Keru naturally was adept in her performance, skillful at socializing from all angles, and Gu Yuntian, being a remarkable figure himself, handled everything with ease.

Wang Keru was the target for the Wang Family to court favor, first receiving a barrage of compliments from the two sisters-in-law of the Wang Family. Wang Keru, having a bit of vanity in her day-to-day life, accepted modestly... The two sisters-in-law smiled on the surface, but cursed inwardly.

The old man sat, watching them all, believing the timing was just right, the dishes were all served, signaling for the meal to begin.

They raised their glasses, reveling in drinks, once again strengthening family bonds, and setting the atmosphere.

Halfway through the meal, Old Wang put down his small wine cup, smiling, "Keru, this time, stay at home for a few days. Since you married Yuntian, you’ve rarely come back. This time is a great opportunity, the child is around, it’s perfect."

Wang Keru smiled, "I think so too, but Yuntian plans to return to Qingcheng later. After all, his roots are there, and he has some old friends eager to meet him."

The old man pondered, "That’s true, Yuntian’s health should indeed have some changes of scenery."

After a few more concern-filled words, he finally broached the main topic, "Keru, besides wanting to see you this time, there’s a rather tricky matter I wish to consult you on."

Wang Keru naturally understood the reason clearly, but showed no trace outwardly, smiling, "What is it?"

The old man seemed troubled, hesitating as though embarrassed to disclose, "It’s like this, at the beginning of the year I met Anxi, on impulse I gave her some shares... Ke Fu and Kegui had no objections, they adore Anxi, believing she is capable and promising. That’s how I see it too, but your older sister-in-law and second sister-in-law don’t agree, especially since there are male heirs... After much fuss, I’ve reconsidered and feel I’ve wronged your two sisters-in-law."

While speaking, the old man feigned wiping away tears.

As a daughter, Wang Keru couldn’t pretend not to understand, nor could she avoid giving a response, she spoke decisively, "Dad, Anxi isn’t greedy, you gave them to her and she accepted awkwardly, still finding them burdensome. Now, if you want them back, she wouldn’t utter a word."

She picked up a piece of braised pork, smiling as she offered it to her father, "Don’t worry, I’ll handle this with Anxi."

Old Wang immediately grasped his daughter’s hand, "Really, are you really confident?"

The Wang Family’s two brothers and their wives showed delighted expressions...

Wang Keru casually remarked, "Dad, what you said makes me feel outside the family, claiming I wouldn’t support the family and instead help others?"

Those words were the kind Old Wang liked to hear, if only he performed a sigh, "After all, you raised her, outsiders aren’t really outsiders, such words should remain mindful, don’t let the child overhear them in the future."

Wang Keru laughed inwardly, yet outwardly still obedient, "Dad, you’re right, I’m indeed not that close with Anxi."

Saying this, she appeared burdened, which truly made them seem distant.

Having received her commitment, the old man didn’t wish to dwell on these dispiriting issues, and warmly served his daughter and son-in-law with dishes, showcasing meticulous hospitality...

This meal was full of lively chatter, with a great atmosphere.

Initially, the old man invited Gu Yuntian and his wife to stay at home, but Wang Keru refused, "It’s inconvenient, we’ll stay at the hotel, once dad’s issues are addressed, we’ll return to Qingcheng, and come over again if there’s anything."

Old Wang was quite pleased, as well as the Wang Family’s two sisters-in-law, given they weren’t eager to see this sister-in-law adorned with jewels, especially envious of the pigeon-sized diamond on her hand.

After departing, once inside the presidential suite, Wang Keru helped Gu Yuntian to sit on the sofa. She squatted down and removed his shoes, softly asking, "A full day has worn you out, hasn’t it? Are your legs sore? Let me massage them for you."

Gu Yuntian was indeed somewhat fatigued but reluctant to see her toil, holding her hand, "It’s fine."

"What fine, your feet are a bit swollen, let me massage them." Wang Keru gently nudged his body against the sofa’s back. She squatted and massaged rhythmically, with particular patience.

Though Gu Yuntian was ambitious in the past, now he was filled with tenderness, softly calling his wife’s name.

Wang Keru murmured, looking up at him.

Gu Yuntian touched her face and spoke, "Why did you agree to this?"

At this, Wang Keru chuckled, then lowered her head, attentively helping to massage his leg, casually saying, "Do you think if we disagree, they’ll let us leave?"

Gu Yuntian remained silent, quietly watching her.

Wang Keru continued, "We’ll leave tomorrow morning. As for how to handle the old man, Anxi understands."

Gu Yuntian laughed, "You’re leaving this matter to the kid to handle?"

Wang Keru looked at him, "We’ve raised her this long, don’t I know her mind? Getting her to give up what she’s eaten is even harder than getting her to leave her uncle, Yun Tian, is it possible?"

Gu Yuntian thought about it and agreed, pulling his wife up to sit beside him, "You’ve been busy all day, you must be tired."

Wang Keru showed her caring side, "I’ll go fill the bath for you, take a good soak later."

Gu Yuntian nodded, "Okay."

Wang Keru twisted her waist and entered the bathroom.

Though she was over forty, she maintained a good figure and walked gracefully, making Gu Yuntian unable to resist looking a few more times...

That night, naturally, was also filled with affection.

Early in the morning, before the couple got up, the hotel door opened.

Gu Anxi walked in, holding a card, not knowing where it came from.

As she walked, she mischievously called out, "Mommy."

Wang Keru sat up immediately, wearing a silk nightgown, ruffled her hair to check her disheveled appearance, and nudged Gu Yuntian, "You tidy up."

Gu Yuntian leaned back, "It’s our own kid, what’s there to tidy up."

Just then, Gu Anxi had already come in, seeing her parents weren’t up, kicked off her shoes and climbed in between them, "I’m going to catch another nap."

The couple was somewhat at a loss with her bold action, after a while Wang Keru said, "Anxi, you’re so grown up now."

Gu Anxi pulled her down, hugging dominantly, "Doesn’t matter, I’m still a little baby."

Wang Keru was quite helpless, "You’re a baby who’s received a marriage certificate."

"Still a baby." Gu Anxi leaned on her shoulder, actually wide awake, clearly having something to discuss.

Gu Yuntian couldn’t face lying in bed with the child any longer, he got up, Wang Keru instinctively wanted to help, he said he didn’t need help, he could manage. Only then did Wang Keru lie back down, the little darling cozying up warmly again.

Finally, Gu Anxi asked, "Is it Grandpa who asked you to come?"

Wang Keru pinched her cheek, "There’s nothing you can’t uncover. Your Grandpa said he doesn’t care about money, but your two aunts are feeling unbalanced. If this isn’t resolved soon, the family might break apart. With such a heavy hat on your head, are you going to give it back or not?"

Gu Anxi rested her arm behind her head, smiled, "Seems like Auntie and Second Aunt’s families aren’t doing well, even if the uncles cleaned the gaps for them, they wouldn’t want to leave."

"Smart girl." Wang Keru sat up, "So you sort it out, I’m agreeing, but you have to play the bad guy..."

Gu Anxi gently hummed, burrowed under the covers, feigning indifference.

Wang Keru got up to change clothes, the little darling watching her... intently.

Once Wang Keru changed, she softly asked, "By the way, I noticed both of your uncles are kind of afraid of you, not daring to speak. Anxi, what did you do to make them so scared?"

The little darling instantly became coy, dodging the question, "I didn’t do anything, nothing at all."

Wang Keru clearly didn’t believe her.

A moment later, Gu Anxi grumbled, "I didn’t do much! I was given shares for the business, but my uncles wouldn’t let me in, so I just had to force my way."

Wang Keru watched her.

Gu Anxi’s voice grew smaller, "Just, just took two hundred people from Old Lin to frighten them."

"Just that?" Wang Keru obviously knew her better.

Gu Anxi flared up, "That’s all!"

Wang Keru softened her tone, "Did you fire any shots?"

Suddenly, Gu Anxi’s confidence wavered, after a while she quietly said, "Just fired one shot. Didn’t hurt anyone."

Wang Keru immediately knocked her on the head, exploded, "How many times have I told you, girls shouldn’t be brawling and fighting all the time. Be more gentle, paint, play the piano, make films—it’d be much nicer; look like Gu Mingzhu has started living a decent life now."

Gu Anxi said nothing.

Wang Keru looked around, "Wasn’t she the one who loved following you? Where is she?"

Gu Anxi hung her head, very low, whispering like a mosquito, "With... with... Qin Siyuan!"

"What?" Wang Keru’s voice was like a scream, even Gu Yuntian came in from outside, "What’s going on?"