novelraw Chapter 460 "He Knows Everything"
Chapter 460 "He Knows Everything"
Chapter 460 "He Knows Everything"
Gu Zhiheng kept looking at Lin Zhao, not even wanting to blink, until... his body suddenly felt light, as if his soul had left his body and he floated up, and then he completely lost consciousness.
Lin Zhao watched him fall asleep, and tears streamed down her face.
Luckily, I remembered the important matter.
She quickly wiped her face and took out a mysterious talisman that shimmered with golden light from her storage ring.
Lin Zhao clasped her hands together, her voice filled with earnestness, "Heaven help me, I want to give this talisman of eternal good fortune to my son, my second son who just passed away. Please let this talisman bless my second son, so that he may be carefree for eternity and have everything go smoothly, no matter in which time and space he is, no matter how far apart we are, I beg you, I beg you."
The moment she finished speaking, she pricked her fingertip with a needle and carefully wrote three characters on the talisman: Gu Erzai.
The final vertical hook stroke falls—
The talisman suddenly floated up, hovered in mid-air, circled something, and then disappeared.
It's as if it has merged into someone's body.
Seeing this, Lin Zhao relaxed, she could feel that she had succeeded.
Her eyes were still fixed on the spot where the lucky charm had disappeared, her eyes slightly red, but she smiled. "Second son, this is the only thing your mother can do for you. I hope my second son's wish comes true."
This talisman used up all the points on the lottery wheel, and the moment she clicked to redeem it, her golden finger, which had been with her for many years, disappeared.
Fortunately, the storage ring is still there, and everything inside is still there.
So that overpowered cheat code is gone, isn't that a pity?
It's not a pity.
Lin Zhao redeemed it without even a second's hesitation.
For a mother, she will try anything, even at the cost of everything, as long as it is good for her children.
Not to mention, the prizes from the lucky draw have never disappointed her.
Erzai will get everything he wants, he definitely will.
They don't care if they lose their mother-son bond.
Lin Zhao wished him well, and for a long, long time to be well.
……
Gu Zhiheng's soul, which seemed to be encased in ten thousand years of ice, was warmed and his gradually drifting thoughts gradually returned. He only had time to glance at Lin Zhao and call out "Mother" before disappearing from this space.
Lin Zhao heard that "Mother".
Her tear-filled eyes brightened slightly, and she hurriedly called out, "Second son, is that you?"
After waiting for a while, no one answered.
Lin Zhao knew that her fate with Erzai was over, and that he had found a better future. At this moment, she was no longer sad, and a gentle smile appeared in her eyes.
With the lucky charm, her second son is a lucky charm, always encountering good people and good things, and seeing only beauty wherever he is...
That's enough.
Lin Zhao withdrew her gaze and pulled the blanket up for Gu Zhiheng on the bed.
Hopefully he doesn't remember the second son's visit.
The thought had barely formed in his mind when he saw the young man, who was sleeping soundly on the bed, frown and slowly open his eyes.
Upon seeing Lin Zhao, he sat up and gave a nonchalant smile.
"Mom, how did you know I wanted to hear you tell me a story? That's wonderful, my dream came true as soon as I opened my eyes." Gu Zhiheng's tone was light and casual.
Lin Zhao held the corner of the storybook, looking at him, "Do you remember how you fell asleep?"
Gu Zhiheng looked puzzled. "How did you fall asleep? I was just sleepy, I went back to my room and lay down and fell asleep. How else could I have fallen asleep? Mom, that's a strange question."
Lin Zhao didn't notice anything from his expression. She patted her son's frizzy hair and laughed, "What's wrong? I just wanted to see if you were still half asleep. You seem perfectly awake."
“That’s right, my son doesn’t have a bad temper when he wakes up, and he doesn’t stay in bed too long.” Gu Zhiheng raised his chin.
"You four siblings have always been easy to take care of since you were little, never causing me any worry." Lin Zhao lowered her eyes, her voice tinged with laughter.
“That’s what my mom taught me. Mom, the four of us siblings are where we are today because of you. You are the best mom in the world.” Gu Zhiheng’s eyes were firm.
"You're just trying to coax me." Lin Zhao chuckled, smoothing out the wrinkled sheets, her gentle eyes looking at him. "Want to hear another story?"
"Yes!" Gu Zhiheng immediately lay down and pulled the blanket over himself.
Lin Zhao held the book in her hands and began to read it aloud earnestly, just as before, with intonation and emotion.
Gu Zhiheng's lips unconsciously curled up.
Before long, the young man's breathing became heavy.
Seeing this, Lin Zhao stopped, stared at him blankly for half a minute, then stood up quietly and left at a slower pace.
The door clicked shut.
The young man on the bed opened his eyes.
He lied to Lin Zhao.
He remembers everything.
I remember my body being replaced by another version of myself, I remember being pushed out and losing control of my body, I know that the other version of myself cried silently for a long time because of a hug from my mother or a bowl of rice from my milk, I know that the four siblings in the original story lived a very, very miserable life, I know that Lu Baozhen and Jiang Rong are the main characters of the story, and I compare them to the control group...
He knows everything.
Gu Zhiheng knew even better that his mother knew about it earlier than he did.
He couldn't bear to think about how much pain his mother must have felt knowing their tragic end so soon.
Therefore, when Lin Zhao tested him, Gu Zhiheng denied that he had memories.
There's something even Lin Zhao doesn't know—
The reason why 'Gu Zhiheng' can come here is because of 'Gu Zhiyu' in the original storyline.
After he became successful, he devoted most of his earnings to charity, donating money throughout his life in the names of Lin Zhao and Gu Zhiqian, and the vast majority in the name of his second brother, Gu Zhiheng.
Therefore, even if Gu Zhiheng is not a good person, he still has a lot of merit.
By sheer chance, he got the opportunity to make an exchange with a mysterious being.
Without hesitation, Gu Zhiheng expressed that he wished time could be reversed so that his mother and their fate could be in their own hands, unaffected by the so-called plot.
For this reason, he was willing to give up the chance to be reincarnated.
"Are you sure? You have accumulated great merit and will have a perfect life in this reincarnation. Let bygones be bygones, why cling to the past?"
Gu Zhiheng said firmly, "I'm sure."
Before the ghostly figure could speak again, he continued, "In those days, resources were scarce. If you could give my mother an endless supply of flour and meat, that would be even better. You can take whatever merit I have. I'm willing to not be reincarnated, even for eternity. I just want my family's fate to change."
"...Foolish child!"
Gu Zhiheng's face was cold and stubborn.
"I hope you won't regret it."
……
This is the cause and effect.
Gu Zhiheng thought that if it were him, he would make the same choice.
As expected of him!
The young man on the bed swung his legs, looking smug.
Gu Zhiheng also learned about his fate in the original storyline.
—The bullet went through the back of his head.
The death was swift and clean, not particularly painful.
Are you scared? No, I'm not.
In his view, Gu Zhiheng's experiences were like a poignant movie, its underlying tone one of helplessness and sorrow. As for empathy, no one could truly relate.
Moreover, he didn't think the other party was wrong.
He was paranoid and ruthless, but he only killed despicable human traffickers; he never harmed a single good person.
Human traffickers deserve to die. If the law can't provide justice, then 'Gu Zhiheng' should go find them himself.
Regardless of right or wrong, at least he found inner peace. Human traffickers have ruined so many families, treating children as tools for making money; they deserve to be torn to pieces. Not to mention, they killed Qianbao; he was so young when he died.
How could I not hate it?
"I hope you're reborn into a good family. Gu Erzai, I'll take good care of our parents." Gu Zhiheng looked out the window. The stars outside were twinkling, a breathtaking sight. A wisp of night breeze squeezed through the window crack and into the room, as if answering his whisper.
Because of the extra memories in his mind, Gu Zhiheng learned about the existence of merit and devoted himself to public welfare as his business grew bigger and bigger.
My primary plan is to fund education.
but.
Before that.
What's with the extra cold chain transportation in his business empire?!
Jin Lixin adjusted his glasses, his tone puzzled, "Wasn't this an order from you, President Gu?"
Gu Zhiheng immediately realized that it was that guy who did it.
"Oh, I forgot, cold chain transportation has great potential. Now is the perfect time to get involved and seize the market as soon as possible. It's a good investment project."
Jin Lixin was relieved and smiled, "It's progressing smoothly, Mr. Gu, don't worry."
To give Hengbao a capable assistant, Jin Lixin was taken under Lin Fu's wing for a period of time and went to Hong Kong with him several times. When he returned, he had undergone a complete transformation. He not only became more perceptive but also developed an elite demeanor in his speech and actions, appearing very capable.
"I'll give you a raise at the end of the year." Gu Zhiheng was very generous to his own people.
Jin Lixin's smile widened slightly.
He stood even straighter, saying, "President Gu is so magnanimous; I'm willing to die for him."
"Get lost, you're getting more and more mischievous." Gu Zhiheng shoved him.
After finalizing the further progress of cold chain transportation in a meeting, he rubbed his temples as he walked towards the parking lot.
The driver took him there.
Yes, President Gu has a car now. It was a gift from Lin Zhao; it's not her own, it's new, and she bought it herself.
Gu Zhiheng's driver was arranged by Gu Chenghuai; he was one of his soldiers.
The surname is Wang.
He is a battle-hardened veteran who can drive, is skilled in martial arts, and is quick-witted and adaptable.
With such a person by their side, parents can feel at ease letting their son work hard away from home.
Gu Zhiheng leaned back in his chair, relaxing completely.
No wonder Gu Zhiheng was envious and jealous of him. A person like him didn't suffer for many years, and the rest of his life was sweet. Who wouldn't envy him?
"I need to rest for two days. Brother Wang, you can arrange your own time and don't worry about me," Gu Zhiheng said to Brother Wang, who was driving, remembering the important matter.
The man looked helpless.
"Boss, it's too much of a burden for me to take such a high salary," he said half-jokingly.
"The boss needs to rest too, brother. Take care of your family when you're free. I'll come to you if I need anything." Gu Zhiheng's tone was friendly and down-to-earth.
Brother Wang smiled and said, "Okay, Changsheng wants to go to the zoo. Let's take him there while we have time."
Changsheng is his youngest son. When his mother was pregnant with him, she had a bad pregnancy and he was born small and sickly. He named him Changsheng, hoping that his child would grow up safely and peacefully.
“We should take him to see it. Kids love places like that, and running and jumping around is good for Changsheng’s health,” Gu Zhiheng said.
He's in his mid-twenties, but he still vividly remembers his first trip to the zoo when he was a child.
As they were talking, the car drove into the Gu family's house and parked in the yard.
Qiao Hui greeted him, "Zhiheng is back. Madam is watching TV."
Gu Zhiheng smiled and said, "Watching dramas again? Aunt Qiao, why aren't you watching? Am I disturbing you?"
"No, I'll get up and move around." Qiao Hui thought to herself that she was a nanny, and she couldn't just sit still when she heard that someone from the family had returned. She couldn't do that.
Her tact and discretion earned her Lin Zhao's trust and the respect of the rest of the Gu family.
"Oh dear, it's getting late, time to cook. Zhiheng, tell me what you want to eat, and I'll add it later."
The Gu family has a refrigerator. Every morning, Qiao Hui goes to buy vegetables and meat and puts them in the refrigerator, so they stay fresh all day.
"It's all right."
Brother Wang said, "Boss, I'll be going now. Call me if you need anything, and I'll come as soon as I get the message."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Gu Zhiheng nodded.
"It's nothing to be ashamed of, Mr. Gu is too kind."
Brother Wang left with a smile.
Gu Zhiheng came to the living room and saw that Lin Zhao's eyes were slightly red from watching the drama and she was wiping her nose with a tissue. His lips twitched a few times.
"mom……"
"Don't speak, let me finish chasing first." Lin Zhao didn't even turn around.
Gu Zhiheng wanted to say that the TV show was fictional, but fearing a beating, he had no choice but to sit obediently and wait for the drama to finish.
After the end credits finished playing, Lin Zhao took a sip of tea before looking at her son. "Why are you back? Are you done with your work?"
“That’s it, I’ll come back and stay for a few days,” Gu Zhiheng replied.
Seeing Lin Zhao's red eyes, I couldn't help but say, "Mom, TV dramas are all fake. Don't take them so seriously. Your eyes are all red. When Dad comes back, he'll misunderstand and think we're upset with you."
Hearing this, Lin Zhao gave an awkward smile and cleared her throat. "I've already explained to your dad, and he won't misunderstand you anymore, so don't worry about it."
How can you watch TV without getting emotionally involved? What's the point of watching if you don't get emotionally involved?
Gu Zhiheng pouted, "Whenever Dad gets involved with you, all his brilliance and might disappear. He starts criticizing everyone. How could we dare to mess with him?"
Lin Zhao handed him a cup of tea. "Drink your tea. Stop complaining. You look so resentful."
"..."
Gu Zhiheng timidly skipped over the topic that would only humiliate him.
He then explained the purpose of his return.
"Mom, I want to do something good."
Lin Zhao looked up. "Huh? What do you mean? Doing charity work?"
"Mmm." Gu Zhiheng nodded, holding the delicate teacup.
"Why did you suddenly have this idea?" Lin Zhao observed his reaction.
Gu Zhiheng remained calm, his smile exuding a carefree and unrestrained air. "It's not sudden. It happened when I went to Hong Kong before. This is a fine tradition of the Lin family. Although my surname is Gu, I am also half a member of the Lin family, so of course I must follow the Lin family rules."
Lin Zhao agreed, "That's great! What kind of work do you want to do?"
"Let's build the school first," Gu Zhiheng said.
Lin Zhao had no worries about food and clothing, but she also knew that many children couldn't even afford to go to school.
"That's right. Education is the hope of a nation and the foundation of a country. Starting with building schools shows a very thorough consideration," she praised.
"Is there anything I can do?" Lin Zhao looked at her son expectantly.
"No need for now, we'll talk about it later." Gu Zhiheng didn't want his mother to get involved right now. Everything is difficult at the beginning, and there are many things to do in the early stages. If she gets tired, he will be the one to suffer.
Once everything is ready, then we can involve Mom.
She can also feel a sense of accomplishment.
“Sure, just let me know if you need anything,” Lin Zhao said.
She then changed the subject, saying, "Doing charity is a good thing, but you need to find a reliable person to be in charge of it, and the accounts must be open and transparent. This is very important, so please pay attention."
"I know." Gu Zhiheng doesn't need anyone to worry about his personnel management; he's naturally good at controlling and winning people over—it's a talent, I suppose.
"Don't worry, Mom. If I encounter any problems, I'll go to the Lin family for advice. I won't be foolish enough to keep hitting a brick wall," he added.
"Smart, your little brain works fast, not bad, not bad." Lin Zhao praised. The commercial ended and the second episode of the TV series began. She asked her son to wash fruit for her and watched TV, not even missing the opening theme song.
Gu Zhiheng: "..."
(End of this chapter)