novelraw Chapter 454: V339: I don’t know what lies ahead, not even the slightest clue, which makes it even more terrifying.
Chapter 454: V339: I don’t know what lies ahead, not even the slightest clue, which makes it even more terrifying.
In the living room, Uncle Qiu Zhai seemed to be persuading Gu Qingfeng, his expression anxious and worried."Brother-in-law, you have to listen to me, this matter is not that simple. Since the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection is coming to investigate, they must have some new information and evidence. Don’t take it lightly."
Gu Qingfeng sat on the sofa, his face calm and composed.
Moreover, he didn’t show a hint of panic, maintaining the dignity and pride befitting a high-ranking official in his fifties, with a brow full of cold sarcasm and solemnity.
With a cold smirk at the corner of his lips, he spoke, "Hmph, let them investigate. We’ve been through this once before, and since I haven’t done anything wrong, I’m not afraid of ghosts knocking at the door. Let’s see what they can find this time!"
His tone was so cold it made the cousin, Song An, feel embarrassed, "But brother, you shouldn’t say that. You may feel you walk straight and act upright, but you know in our political path, sometimes even if you have no issues, others will create them for you. Wasn’t that Director Chen, who was taken down recently, also due to this reason? Offending someone he shouldn’t have, and then being brought down by a report. So, brother, think carefully if there is anything you did with flaws that could be exploited or anyone you offended too harshly?"
Song An’s words were reasonable, causing everyone’s hearts to skip a beat.
Indeed, after all, the Gu Family lacked no money, they all knew it. Not to mention that Mr. Gu once left a large piece of real estate in Rong City to Gu Qingfeng, and just considering the famous paintings and writings from the Qiu Family that were part of Qiu Yuan’s dowry, each piece would start at millions with the current market value.
How could the Gu Family lack money?
But this matter, precisely because the reason was too dubious, yet gained the attention of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, makes the whole family feel as if a shadow is cast over their faces, keeping them on edge with an ominous foreboding.
Everyone’s expressions were solemn and cold.
As Gu Qingfeng’s expression darkened slightly, he seemed to recall something and let out an angry cold snort.
Gu Zixuan sensed it, as if aimed at her.
But before she could fully process the feeling, Gu Qingfeng was already aware of Zixuan’s stance, and some things couldn’t be mentioned, at least not now.
Furthermore, this matter might not actually be...
So, after deep contemplation, Gu Qingfeng sighed and turned his head in another direction, saying, "Truly nothing, I am certain I haven’t embezzled a penny from the public funds, and I’ve also not offended anyone."
Gu Qingfeng had no answers, leaving everyone in the room looking even more distressed and anxious... with trouble looming, they don’t even know where the issue may arise, how can anyone help?
Tomorrow morning Gu Qingfeng is to be taken away again, and once he’s taken, even trying to work things out, they can’t even communicate, so what can be done?
Worry flickered on each face in the Gu Family.
Not knowing what the future holds, having no clue at all, makes it all the more terrifying.
In the deep night, Gu Zixuan watched the flickering light.
With a heavy heart, she couldn’t help but recall the person Gu Zixi had mentioned to her.
Zixi seemed to have realized something too, but didn’t dare to mention it to her parents, uncle, or uncle, only looking to her sister with a pressed-lip expression.
Gu Zixuan quickly understood.
Liang Shiman... father’s secretary, deeply trusted by her father, almost treated as a half goddaughter when she and Zixi weren’t home...
Shiman... Shi...
Is it that ’she’?