novelraw Chapter 447 "What a fine outlaw!"
Chapter 447 "What a fine outlaw!"
Chapter 447 "What a lawless madman!"
The special unit where Gu Zhiqian works is usually unable to communicate with the outside world, which shows its importance.
His whereabouts have been monitored, which is a serious matter.
Once the person protecting Gu Zhiqian reported it, the Ling family's ancestry for three generations was thoroughly investigated.
Ling Zhi herself was also invited for tea.
After a thorough investigation, it was discovered that what they thought was infiltration and subversion was nothing more than a young girl's romantic feelings.
When Gu Zhiqian learned of the investigation results, his brows furrowed so deeply they could trap a fly.
Lin Zhao laughed out loud when she saw her son's expression. "I didn't expect our Qianbao to have someone pursuing him first."
"Mom, I'm still young." Gu Zhiqian said with a serious expression.
"You're not young anymore, you're an adult now, you can start dating." Lin Zhao teased his son, the smile in his eyes lingering for a long time.
Gu Zhiqian looked utterly resistant.
He was completely uninterested in those girls; he'd rather spend that time tackling difficult problems.
"I have no feelings for her," Gu Zhiqian emphasized, also because he was afraid that person would come knocking on his door and pester his family to play matchmaker.
He has a high IQ and a high EQ, and he knows how to prevent future troubles.
"Don't worry, your father and I won't interfere in your personal matters. It's up to you." Lin Zhao understood the meaning behind his youngest son's words and reassured him.
Gu Zhiqian's brows relaxed. "Mom, thank you."
With his mother's words, he could finally relax.
God knows how afraid he was of returning from the research institute one day to find himself with a fiancée or a girl he was to be set up with on a blind date.
Gu Zhiyu was the same.
He longed for the kind of devoted love his parents had, and didn't want an arranged marriage.
After Lin Zhao finished speaking, Gu Chenghuai spoke up. He said to Gu Zhiyao, "Yaobao, you're still young. Don't rush into dating. Girls should be reserved. Being too proactive is not good; you'll easily be looked down upon."
"Who dares?" A cold glint flashed in Gu Zhiheng's eyes.
Gu Chenghuai glanced at him, and Gu Zhiheng immediately lost the coldness in his eyes, transforming into the smiling tiger CEO Gu.
Gu Zhiyao blushed, but tried to remain calm and said, "I know, dating will affect my studies. I don't want to date. I want to work in a TV station in the future."
"You want to be a broadcaster?" Gu Zhiyu asked his sister.
Gu Zhiyao asked, "Well, what do you think of me, brother?" Her eyes were expectant, showing how much she valued her brother's opinion of her.
"I think you're great." Gu Zhiyu's dark eyes were serious as he answered his sister's question with a solemn attitude. "You're good-looking, have a perfect image, are quick learners, and have a fast reaction time. You'll also be able to speak several foreign languages in the future. You'll be a little announcer. I was worried that your talents would be wasted."
These were well-chosen words, and Gu Zhiyao became even more confident after being coaxed.
She clenched her fists. "I will try my best."
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself." Gu Zhiyu's expression was calm, increasingly displaying the demeanor of an eldest son. "Eat when you're hungry, play when you're tired."
"Tell me what you need, and I'll support you in everything."
Gu Zhiheng couldn't help but say, "Big brother, I'm here, I don't need you. If Yaobao needs anything, just give me a call, and I can arrange for someone to deliver it to her by the next day at the latest. If I ask you, I can't wait a month."
Gu Zhiyu didn't speak, but glanced at him indifferently before turning his gaze away and handing a folded booklet to his sister. "Yaobao is going to university, and as her older brother, I have to show my support. Take this money; it's deposited in your name, and the password is your birthday. Don't be stingy; I'll give you more when you've spent it all."
Yao Bao was so moved that her eyes welled up with tears. She hugged her older brother's arm and rubbed her fair and delicate face against him.
"Thank you, brother. You're the best."
Gu Zhiheng: "Yesterday you were saying that Second Brother was the best, but today you're praising Eldest Brother. You change your tune so quickly."
Yao Bao ignored him and said, "It's good that you gave me the bicycle. I really like it and I'll ride it to school from now on."
Gu Zhiqian smiled slightly, "If you like it, that's good. The university is very big, and walking is too tiring. Having a light bicycle can save a lot of time."
The bicycle he gave to Yaobao was one he modified himself. It was even lighter than a multi-speed bicycle. Knowing that his sister liked pink, he painted it pink. The bicycle wasn't big; it was the kind of style that any girl would like.
"Qianbao is so thoughtful." Lin Zhao smiled as he looked at the beautiful scene of brotherly love and sisterly harmony.
The sun was shining brightly outside, a gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers, and time flew by as we chatted and laughed.
It was time for the eldest and youngest sons to return to their workplaces. With Qiao Hui's help, Lin Zhao prepared some food that could be stored for a long time for her two sons, along with clothes she had made, and asked them to take them with them.
The two boys exchanged a glance, their handsome faces beaming with the same satisfied smiles. They picked up their belongings, without asking anyone else for help.
Before leaving, Gu Zhiyu hugged Lin Zhao and said calmly, "Mom, I will be careful. Don't worry about me. You and Dad take good care of yourselves. I will come back to see you whenever I have time. I will definitely make you proud."
Lin Zhao smiled and patted her eldest son's shoulder, her face showing both reluctance and pride, "You are already our greatest pride."
Gu Zhiyu let go of his mother, hugged Yao Bao who looked like she was about to cry at any moment, and said, "Study hard and you might see me at the school gate one day."
"Big brother is going to pick me up from school?" Yao Bao's eyes lit up with excitement, but after calming down, she said shyly, "I'm in college now, I'm not a little girl who needs her brother to pick me up anymore..."
“No matter how old you are, I’m still your brother. What’s wrong with picking you up from school? When you start working, I’ll still pick you up from get off work.” He’s sure no one will dare to get too close to his sister.
Gu Chenghuai wholeheartedly agreed with this statement.
Yao Bao nodded happily, "Then it's a promise, you have to pick me up next time you come back."
"Yes, it's arranged." Gu Zhiyu replied and walked out with his third brother.
Gu Zhiqian silently ruffled his sister's hair, glanced at the rest of the family, and got into a car.
He sat in the back seat, waved to Lin Zhao and the others, and started the car.
Once he leaves, who knows when he'll be able to return?
Gu Zhiqian was already used to it, but the reluctance churning in his heart was still so obvious.
At times like these, he wonders if choosing this path was worth it. Was missing out on countless moments with his family worth it?
Gu Zhiqian doesn't know the answer yet.
Noticing that Engineer Gu was in a bad mood, the person protecting Gu Zhiqian in the car suddenly spoke up, "Engineer Gu, I didn't finish talking about Ling Zhi before. Would you like to hear the rest of what I didn't say?"
Gu Zhiqian's mood improved somewhat after being interrupted, and he looked over, "What?"
"The woman named Ling Zhi is determined and stubborn about becoming your other half. She plans to take the initiative to pursue you first, and if you still don't agree, she will take further measures."
Gu Zhiqian asked casually, "What are the further measures? Using public opinion?"
"More or less." The muscular man stroked his chin, his expression strange. "She devised a detailed plan: first, pursue her, fawn over her; if that didn't work, she'd use schemes, like a beauty saving the hero or a self-inflicted injury; if that still didn't work, she'd resort to the ultimate method: using Miss Zhiyao to scheme against you and force you to submit through public opinion."
Gu Zhiqian's usually unperturbed face showed a speechless expression.
"...What a lawless outlaw! Does she think the national law is just for show? She's a real scapegoat of compulsory education."
After hearing this complaint, the person who was specially sent to protect Gu Zhiqian gave him a thumbs up.
"A very sharp assessment, but..." he changed his tone, "it's very practical, and you can easily fall into a trap if you're not careful."
Gu Zhiqian thought about it and agreed, saying, "Warn the Ling family and tell them to keep that person in check. I have a feeling she has dirty hands because she's acting so recklessly."
That's absolutely insane. "Yes, we're still investigating. We'll handle it according to the situation once we find out."
It depends on whether the other party has done anything illegal or disorderly.
Ling Zhi had engaged in many petty acts, including but not limited to leading the isolation and ridicule of classmates, looking down on others because of her family background, and ordering her female roommates to fetch water and take out the trash for her...
They didn't break the law, but what they did made people frown.
In the end, they could only give her a scolding and let her go. The Ling family had a daughter who ended up in the police station, which was a huge embarrassment. The neighbors were all talking about it. Only then did the Ling family realize that they had not raised their child well. In addition, someone from above sent word that they would become stricter in disciplining Ling Zhi.
Ling Zhi had originally been given a job with little work and high pay by her family, but after this incident, that job was gone, and she was forced to stay home to study and repeat a year of high school.
Ling Zhi, who hated studying the most, was in great distress. In just one month, she was like a scholar whose energy and spirit had been drained.
……
After Gu Zhiyu and Gu Zhiqian returned, Gu Zhiyao had no regrets. She first spent a few days eating, drinking and having fun with Lin Zhao, and then went to Hong Kong with Lin Yu.
Upon arriving in the port city, Gu Zhiyao felt as if she had entered a completely new world, wanting to see everything and try everything.
She met several big stars she had always wanted to meet and even took photos with them, which made the little girl very happy.
Upon arriving in the port city, Gu Zhiheng and Gu Zhiyao truly realized just how large the Lin family's business was.
If they weren't all determined people, they would have been flattered and swayed by those compliments long ago.
Lin Yu was adept at socializing, readily discussing projects worth millions.
Gu Zhiheng opened the door to a new world, and the smugness in his heart that far surpassed that of his peers completely disappeared.
What does his little bit amount to? It's nothing.
We don't even have the right to discuss cooperation with the people here!
"What did you learn?" Lin Duan asked Gu Zhiheng.
“I’m much calmer now,” Gu Zhiheng said.
Lin Duan nodded, "Take a look."
He was Lin Heling's older brother and the heir of the Lin family. He was very happy to see Gu Zhiheng and his sister arrive and personally brought them out to meet people, just in case the siblings bumped into each other.
Xiao Jiu called him specifically to ask him to take good care of his grandson and granddaughter. How could he dare not do so? If anything went wrong, his father would scold him.
He's quite old and doesn't want to make a fool of himself.
“I know,” Gu Zhiheng replied.
He then visited many factories, witnessing the prosperity of the port city, but also the dangers hidden behind that prosperity.
With professional bodyguards protecting him, he escaped unharmed.
The Lin family wields considerable influence in Hong Kong. Even those involved in organized crime give them face, and those in the entertainment industry do the same. Knowing that the Lin family has a child who wants to take a photo with them, these people are flattered and provide Yao Bao with a great deal of emotional support.
She was quite satisfied with her trip to the port city.
We had so much fun that we were still a little reluctant to leave.
Lin Yu chuckled, "I think we can come again in the future. Don't you have winter and summer vacations? I'll bring you then."
Yao Bao smiled and said, "Okay, let's come again next time. Next time I want to travel with my mom."
During her time in Hong Kong, Lin Yu heard Yao Bao mention her mother quite often; she really is a mama's girl.
She indulged him, saying, "Okay, bring your mother next time."
Yao Bao is even more excited.
It was Yao Bao's first time on a cruise ship, and she felt a little seasick. After taking the seasickness medicine that Lin Zhao had prepared, she felt much better.
Now, on her return journey, whether she's adjusted or not, she no longer gets seasick and even stands outside admiring the scenery.
The deep blue seawater churned, like a giant beast that swallowed people, full of mystery and danger.
As Yao Bao gazed at the sea, she had a feeling that something huge was about to emerge from it at any moment. Her heart suddenly jumped, and she felt a little weightless.
She told Lin Yu how she felt.
Lin Yu smiled and said, "It's normal. I've heard it's called thalassophobia. If you're scared, just go back to your room and lie down, just like when you came. Don't make things difficult for yourself."
Yao Bao felt nauseous, not from seasickness, but from excessive fear.
"I'm going back to my room." She didn't force herself and decisively went back to her room.
Gu Zhiheng was worried about his sister, so he turned around and followed.
Back in the room, Yao Bao lay down straight, finally feeling comfortable.
"Second brother, don't worry about me, go have fun. I'm fine, I plan to sleep until we get off the ship."
Seeing that her complexion had improved, Gu Zhiheng felt relieved and said, "There's still seasickness medicine. Take it if you feel unwell, don't try to tough it out."
"I'm not dizzy, I just stared at the sea for too long and felt scared... I feel much better now," Yao Bao explained awkwardly.
"What's there to be afraid of about the sea? It's not like it's the first time I've ridden in it." The little girl was just timid.
Yao Bao pouted, "I didn't go out much when we went."
She was too busy having fun on the ship to even go to the deck.
"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore. Be sure to tell me if you feel unwell," Gu Zhiheng said.
"Okay, I'm going to sleep for a while."
"Go to sleep, I'm right next door. Call me if you need anything." Gu Zhiheng was worried and didn't plan to go to the deck again.
A few days later, the cruise ship docked.
Stepping onto real soil, Yao Bao's smile became noticeably brighter.
"Time to go home!"
Gu Zhiheng glanced at her, thinking to himself, "What a coward," and pulled her forward.
"Second brother, the gifts I brought for Dad, Mom, Grandpa, and Grandma..." Yao Bao struggled.
“Someone will take it, it won’t get lost. We’ll distribute it when we get home,” Gu Zhiheng said. “I’ve been away for a month, I don’t know how my company is doing, I’m anxious to go see it. Yaobao, be good, when I make a lot of money, I’ll buy you a big villa, and I’ll also give you a car, just like the one Mom drives, how about I customize a pink one for you…”
He could just casually offer free pancakes.
Yao Bao followed his lead and walked forward, smiling brightly, "I have villas, Mom gave me two of them, and two storefronts too."
This was a gift Lin Zhao gave her after she finished her college entrance exams.
The son also has one, and all have been transferred to his name.
As the children grow up, they occasionally need private space, and Lin Zhao is willing to satisfy their small desires.
"Everyone has the same thing."
Yao Bao thought of the two storefronts that had been renovated not long ago and asked worriedly, "Second brother, what do you think I should do with the storefronts?"