novelraw Chapter 539 He Has Always Had a Knot in His Heart
Chapter 539 He Has Always Had a Knot in His Heart
"The apology doesn’t sound sincere enough!" Ji Wei retorted as she stared at him.Gu Moqian smirked faintly, "What does Mrs. Gu think would make it sincere enough?"
"Unless you agree to one of my requests," Ji Wei declared righteously.
"Go on."
Ji Wei paused for a moment, her expression turning serious. "I want to go to the Ji Family Corporation and guard the fruits of my father’s lifetime of hard work."
The current crisis of the Ji Family Corporation had yet to be resolved.
With Ji Yunli’s sudden disappearance, many disgruntled shareholders started to emerge, attempting to nominate a proxy president. Though they called it "proxy," it wouldn’t be surprising if it became permanent someday.
The Ji Family Corporation was a business empire built by the Ji Family, and Ji Wei could not bear to see it fall into the hands of outsiders.
Gu Moqian hadn’t expected Ji Wei to bring this up, and a subtle change flickered across his face. Holding her hand firmly, he said seriously, "You’re pregnant, Weiwei. I can help you keep an eye on the Ji Family Corporation—there’ll be no issues."
"Moqian, I’m truly grateful for all that you’ve done for the Ji Family Corporation. But there are rumors online saying it has already become a subsidiary of the Gu Family’s corporation. The Ji Family Corporation is the culmination of my father’s and grandfather’s life efforts. I hope it can stand independently and not survive by clinging to the Gu Family."
"The Gu Family has never intended to interfere in the Ji Family Corporation’s operations. If you feel it’s inappropriate, I can have our people withdraw immediately."
"Moqian, that’s not what I mean," Ji Wei clarified. "I simply want the Ji Family Corporation to establish a firm footing in Rongcheng’s business world, becoming a brand that the public remembers with depth. Even if we’re gone in the future, the products and stories of the Ji Family Corporation will still be talked about with admiration. That has always been my father’s wish."
In the past, Ji Wei couldn’t understand why Ji Yunli would exhaust himself supporting the Ji Family Corporation so relentlessly.
It wasn’t for mere sustenance from the family business. The Ji Family Corporation had become a mission and responsibility for the Ji Family, a legacy meant to be passed on through generations.
After being nurtured by the Ji Family for twenty years, Ji Wei could not stand idly by and watch the Ji Family Corporation decline. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by novel⦿fire.net
"..."
Ji Wei took Gu Moqian’s hand willingly, her tone softening. "Moqian, nowadays many women work even during pregnancy. Most continue with their jobs as usual. My health isn’t that fragile—won’t you agree to let me go?"
Gu Moqian’s expression did not lighten.
He still carried the emotional scars of their previous miscarriage. If something went wrong again, he feared he wouldn’t be able to bear it...
"Mr. Gu, Mrs. Gu, lunch is ready," Aunt Zhu appeared at the doorway, breaking the silence in the room.
Gu Moqian said nothing, walking straight out of the room.
Ji Wei: "..."
...
After lunch, Gu Moqian went directly to the office.
When Ji Wei woke up from her afternoon nap, she picked up her phone to check, but there were no calls or messages from Gu Moqian.
She felt deeply puzzled.
Although their morning argument had been somewhat intense, it hadn’t reached the point of no return. Why was he ignoring her?
She ended up dining alone for dinner as well because Gu Moqian had texted to say he had to work late and would return very late.
At almost 9 PM, Gu Moqian, carrying his briefcase, walked into the living room under the cover of night.
"Where’s Madam?"
While changing his shoes, his gaze swept the room. Not seeing Ji Wei anywhere, he asked Aunt Zhu, who had just taken his briefcase and overcoat.
"Madam... she’s upstairs in the bedroom."
Gu Moqian gave a faint nod.
"Mr. Gu, have you eaten dinner yet? Do you want me to heat up some dishes?" Aunt Zhu asked.
"No need."
He started walking toward the staircase.
Opening the bedroom door, Gu Moqian immediately heard the sound of water running from the bathroom.
Ji Wei was taking a bath!
His face instantly darkened, and he quickly strode toward the bathroom, forcefully pushing the door open.