Chapter 460: Nice To Meet You
"Even though she did something wrong, you can't leave her alone, right?"
Chi Yang nodded. "Then, after you return to work from your vacation, remember to report to the military base's justice department."
Zhong Kuijun's face turned pale when he heard this.
"Mili... The military base's justice department? Why are they looking for me?"
"It's just a routine questioning for every regiment-level cadre and above, don't be nervous."
Zhong Kuijun expelled a sigh of relief, then smiled. "That scared me! I thought someone had reported me! Hey... There are so many people who hate the rich now. After seeing that I'm backed by the Cloud Group, many people are trying to pull me down!"
When Chi Yang did not reply, Zhong Kuijun asked again, "But why is the military base's justice department suddenly doing a routine inquiry? Chi Yang, are you lying and that there really was someone who reported me?"
"I generally don't deceive people. It's just that there was an incident yesterday that explicitly revealed that there is a traitor in our midst. Although the situation was rectified, the traitor has yet to be found. According to the explanation gathered, the traitor should be a regiment-level cadre.
Zhong Kuijun laughed loudly. "That's good, that's good. That really scared me. I thought someone was trying to set me up. Sigh, I can't even take a vacation peacefully! A problem arose right after my first day off. Okay, I got it already, I'll go back later."
Chi Yang nodded slightly, not really caring about what he was going to do.
"Hello, Chi Yang. I am Gu Mingzhe, Qianqian's fiancé, a member of the Gu family in Emperor District. From now on, we will both be son-in-laws of the Zhong family. A harmonious family can lead to the success of everything, so if there is anything you need, please let me know."
Seeing that Zhong Nuannuan did not look at him, Gu Mingzhe was a little uneasy. Therefore, he went to Chi Yang to show his presence.
No matter how powerful Chi Yang was, he was just a captain. On the other hand, he was the son of a wealthy family from Emporer District. This meant that he was also connected to big figures from the Emperor District military base. Whatever the case was, Chi Yang should show him some respect.
Furthermore, Chi Yang did not have the mannerism of a gentleman back when he had previously taken Zhong Qianqian to the military court for investigation. Thus, his present remarks were also intended to educate him.
Although he did not like Zhong Qianqian, Zhong Qianqian was still his future wife. Him defending her at this time will inevitably lead to Zhong Qianqian's defence of him in the future as well.
Zhong Qianqian, who had been unable to lift her head in front of Chi Yang and had even begun to fear Chi Yang, raised her head in a tsundere-like way at this moment. She glanced at Zhong Nuannuan with little provocation then spoke with some grace, "Chi Yang, we will be a family in the future. Mingzhe knows a lot of great people in the Emperor District. If you need anything, feel free to ask."
After learning that her precious bone marrow had been given to Zhong Qianqian, Zhong Nuannuan felt that there was no longer any need for her to maintain her relationship with her sister. After all, they did not regard her as family from the very start. She was no Virgin Mary, yet, they had failed to even maintain a basic relationship with her. Because of all this, when Zhong Nuannuan saw her now, she could not help but feel like stepping on her.
"Oh, that amazing? Can the brother-in-law promote and transfer Chi Yang to the Emperor District military base as a major general? Or, just transfer him to the Emperor District military base and have him retain his current position."
Zhong Nuannuan's last request did not seem like too much. After all, it was just a transfer of department. Zhong Qianqian did not understand the rules in the military base, so she immediately looked at Gu Mingzhe. As she was just about to speak, she saw Gu Mingzhe's face instantly turn red from embarrassment.
"Nuannuan was joking, I'm just a businessman, how can I have the power to influence this?"
Chapter 461: Speaking Civilly
"Not even a same-rank transfer is possible, so what are you boasting about, Sis? You're talking as if all the people in Emperor District listen to brother-in-law.
"Brother-in-law, since you're together with my sister, then you must take care of her. She's a free-speaking person. By chance if she makes a mess in the future that you can't clean up, then the ones who will suffer are you two."
Zhong Nuannuan looked at Gu Mingzhe while gloating. They probably did not know this yet, otherwise they would not have remained so calm.
Zhong Qianqian was furious. "You..."
"Enough!"
Zhong Qianqian was angry and wanted to catfight with Zhong Nuannuan, but was stopped by Zhong Kuijun. He was feeling vexed.
"Qianqian, you're now another family's future daughter-in-law. Your words and actions have to be considered. Although Mingzhe belongs to a rich and powerful family in Emperor District, the rich and powerful families in Emperor District converge. Because of the family name, there are many rich and powerful families and bigshots that you can't provoke. From now on, you have to use your brain when you talk and act, you know?"
Zhong Qianqian's tears almost fell out of anger. She thought Zhong Kuijun was really being more than a bit biased.
"Dad, it's clear that Zhong Nuannuan was stirring up trouble. Why am I being blamed?"
Zhong Kuijun looked at Zhong Nuannuan again. "Nuannuan, what you just said was out of line. Your sister had good intentions, so how could you say that to her?"
Zhong Nuannuan had not spoken before the wife guardian demon went online again.
Chi Yang's face was cold. "Is showing off done with good intentions? Don't tell me you didn't catch it, Uncle Zhong."
Zhong Kuijun, "..."
Chi Yang looked at Zhong Qianqian and scared Zhong Qianqian so much that she quickly stepped back behind Gu Mingzhe. However, Chi Yang turned his attention to Mingzhe.
"Watch your fiancée! You can get her out smoothly this time, but that is because I am sparing her once out of respect for Nuannuan. Next time, don't blame me for disregarding family ties!
"Also, since you already found your 'good match', keep your eyes off my fiancée. If I notice your eyes harbouring malicious intentions again, I'll show you the consequences of looking at other women."
Chi Yang's did not show Mingzhe any respect at all. Even Gu Mingzhe, who was always mild and gentle in front of others, was looking incredibly indignant at this moment.
He was merely a leader of the special forces of a small military base. Did he think he was so great for having some skills? Mingzhe looked down on these uncouth fellows the most.
"Mr. Chi is very hostile. Don't you know the phrase that 'no matter how good you are, there is always someone out there that is better than you?"
"You should tell this to yourself, and even more so to your fiancée."
"You..."
Gu Mingzhe was angry but could not find any words to rebut.
On the side, Zhong Kuijun was anxious but he dared not say that Chi Yang was wrong.
Meanwhile, being protected by her Big Brother Chi Yang felt really good, and Zhong Nuannuan was very happy.
"Big Brother Chi Yang, let's go. Don't talk to disgusting people and lower ourselves anymore."
The corner of Chi Yang's lips lifted up into a nice arc. "Ok."
Under the dark gazes of Zhong Qianqian and Gu Mingzhe, Zhong Nuannuan assisted Chi Yang and walked out.
"Dad, look at Zhong Nuannuan! What's with her attitude? Do you actually care about her?"
Zhong Kuijun was thinking about something on the inside and was shocked by Zhong Qianqian's roar. He scolded her to her face, "What attitude? Isn't it all because of you? Why do you act so scared in front of Nuannuan when it's no big deal? Aren't you just embarrassing yourself?"
Chapter 462: Crossing Lines
"Nuannuan and Chi Yang definitely crossed the line on this matter," Gu Mingzhe defended Zhong Qianqian. Zhong Qianqian was so touched her tears instantly fell.
Scolding Gu Mingzhe was not good, but neither was talking bad about Chi Yang. Hence, Zhong Kuijun realized that he was a loser either way, so he could only say, "You guys go inside to see your mom. I need to go to the military base, so I'll leave first."
Looking at Zhong Kuijun leaving, Zhong Qianqian cried harder.
Gu Mingzhe was upset but recalled that this was the little princess of Nangong Family, so the anger that had swelled up disappeared instantly.
He reached out and gently embraced Zhong Qianqian in his arms, patting her back gently while coaxing her, "Good girl, stop crying, I'm here."
"Bro Mingzhe, do you hate me? I really didn't mean to show off, I only had good intentions. I just wanted to help her, boo hoo...why did she say that to me?"
"No Qianqian, I won't hate you. You're my future wife; Someone I set my mind on. Even if the whole world hates you, I'll stand by your side. I know you just wanted to help Nuannuan, I know you had good intentions. It's okay, forget that she's ungrateful, someday she'll come to us and beg, you don't have to be sad. When that time comes, I'll help you talk to her, okay?"
"Okay." Zhong Qianqian nodded, but then thought of Chi Yang's threat just now and could not help but ask, "Bro Mingzhe, what's the situation with Xue Miqi? Will she continue to bite onto me and not let go like a mad dog?
"You have to believe me, I really didn't do it! It was Xue Miqi who heard that the auction would be postponed and that the standards would become higher. She wanted to buy a nice evening gown and borrowed 30,000 yuan from me. I really have nothing to do with it! I..."
Gu Mingzhe looked at her crying face and felt as if 10,000 horses were stepping on his heart.
Finding the killer was a given, and everyone wanted to learn the truth. Was it necessary to explain it with such aggrievance?
"Qianqian, I believe you. You're the kindest girl in my heart. As for Xue Miqi, I have already taken care of her parents. With her parents as witness, she won't simply bite you again."
As soon as he finished talking, his stomach acid surged and he almost threw up his breakfast.
At this moment, Gu Mingzhe's phone rang.
"Qianqian, excuse me, I'm taking this call."
With that, Gu Mingzhe picked up the call. "Hello, dad, what's the matter? ...I'm accompanying Qianqian. We're getting ready to visit her mother, she fractured her rib. ...What?"
Gu Mingzhe was suddenly became alarmed while looking at Zhong Qianqian. Zhong Qianqian was so scared that her face turned pale. "Bro...Bro Mingzhe, is something wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Dad, are you sure that what you are saying is true?"
Zhong Qianqian listened to Gu Mingzhe's words which were directed at his father. Despite this, Gu Mingzhe was looking at her. Could it be that... their marriage fell through?
Instantly, Zhong Qianqian grew terrified scared. She almost lost her footing.
"Okay dad, don't worry, I'll ask Qianqian about this matter first."
With that, Gu Mingzhe looked at Zhong Qianqian and asked, "Qianqian, have you offended someone recently?"
"Huh?" Zhong Qianqian was a little confused.
There were actually many people that she offended but what did that have to do with Gu Mingzhe?
"Did you complain to anyone after you got engaged with me?"
Gu Mingzhe's words really scared Zhong Qianqian.
Could it be that someone could not stand her and spoke ill of her in front of Gu Mingzhe's father?
Chapter 463: Smells Like Trouble
Who hated her so much?
Who despised her so much that they wanted to mess with her?
Zhong Qianqian shook her head aggressively. "No! How could I have known a big shot who knows Uncle Gu, what more feuding with such a big shot? Is someone talking ill of me in front of Uncle Gu?
Gu Mingzhe really wanted to strangle Zhong Qianqian, this brain-dead b*tch, to death. He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound less angry. If he got angry, it would not be what Zhong Qianqian, an outwardly strong but inwardly brittle little white flower, could bear.
"Qianqian, do you know what my family relies on to keep its foothold in the Emperor District?"
"Your family relies on real estate."
"Yes, my family relies on real estate, hotels, and jade. These three big industries allow us to keep our place in Emperor District. But, did you know, this morning, our business partners and top suppliers in the real estate, hotel, and jade industry have all proposed terminating their contract with us. Even if they have to pay us for the breach of contract, they still wanted to proceed. Do you know what this means?"
"Wh...what?" Zhong Qianqian was already so scared she could not think straight. What did these things have to do with her?
"If all the suppliers severe contact with us, all of our in-progress projects will come to a standstill. The bank's loan cannot be paid off, and once that happens, even if we are the third most powerful family in Emperor District, we will quickly collapse within three months. When that happens, not only will we be permanently removed from the aristocratic circle, we'll be debt-ridden, and in order to repay the huge debt, we'll have to become fugitives."
Zhong Qianqian's face turned pale.
"Is...is it that bad?"
Then, when she gets married to Gu Mingzhe, would she not have to become a beggar?
"Yes, three months is actually being optimistic. You know, the bigger the business, the more reliant it becomes on a continuous stream of funds."
"B-but, what does this have to do with me?" Zhong Qianqian was dumbfounded.
Gu Mingzhe took another deep breath and said, "Because, when all these matters surfaced at the same time, my dad asked why they had to do this. The answers they gave my dad were the same, they said it's because Gu Family's future daughter-in-law Zhong Qianqian offended someone she shouldn't have offended."
Zhong Qianqian stood unsteadily and fell backwards. Seeing that a cart was being pushed over from behind, Gu Mingzhe reached out and pulled her up.
Zhong Qianqian was soft as soap as she conveniently nestled in Gu Mingzhe's arms, before sobbing tearfully.
"I didn't do anything! I really didn't do anything! Who would slander me like this? It's Zhong Nuannuan, it must be Zhong Nuannuan! It must be because Zhong Nuannuan thinking that I tried to get someone to kill her, so she had Leng Qirui help her out. Yes, that must be it! How could she be so vicious? She's my younger sister! How could she be so vicious? Not only does she want to kill me, but also the entire Gu Family!"
"Leng Qirui? Who is Leng Qirui?"
"He is a young master of the second-most powerful family in Emperor District."
Gu Mingzhe was alarmed.
"Leng Qirui? You mean he's from the Leng Family of Emperor District?"
Zhong Qianqian replied, a little scared, "I don't know if he's from the Leng Family. I only heard that his family is the second most powerful family in Emperor District, and that his dad is the commander-in-chief of the Jiang District military base."
Gu Mingzhe was horrified.
He felt like strangling Zhong Qianqian to death. What should he do?
She even dared to provoke Leng Jinpeng's son!
Chapter 464: Apologizing
One had to know, Leng Jinpeng was a very prominent figure in Emperor District. He was the instructor of the Camino covert special forces, while it was often whispered that even the common members of that covert special forces were at least the rank of captain. That covert special forces could be said to be the elite within the elite. The official members of the special forces teams of the military bases generally went to that special team to be gilded before commencing formal operations. After a year and a half of training the members of that special team, they would come out true masters of their craft.
And Leng Jinpeng was said to be No. 1 ranked member of the secret forces team before his body completely crumbled.
However, Zhong Nuannuan, the silly lady, had gone and offended Leng Jinpeng’s son!
“Qianqian, can you go and apologize to Leng Qirui? Our family has had a hard time getting to this state. My parents are happy about me wanting to marry you, but… when something like this happens, if it’s really because you that the other party wants to drive us to the death. I’m afraid my parents won’t agree to this marriage. Think about it, you caused it. If my parents announce to the public that they had made a mistake, that we will not get married, then the other parties will not target our family anymore. But by then, what willyou do? That day, I proposed to you in front of all your classmates, teachers, and even the headmaster. If we break up, where can you hide your face? Let’s not talk about Emperor District, can you even still mix with the circle of nobles in Jiang District?”
Gu Mingzhe reasoned with her, and although Zhong Qianqian sadly cried and looked as if she had been wronged, in order to marry Gu Mingzhe, in order to be a young lady of the Gu family, she could only nod reluctantly. “Okay. Then, I will admit my mistake. I will apologize to Zhong Nuannuan and Leng Qirui, and ask him to take back what he did to the Gu family.”
“Alright.”
Meanwhile, Chi Yang had not rested well the night before, so Zhong Nuannuan was going to take him back home to rest.
There was a commanding officer at the military base keeping watch, so there was nothing to be worried about as this traitor could not be found in just a short period of time. Seeing that Chi Yang was able to rest at home, Zhong Nuannuan immediately asked for a leave from the school and stayed with Chi Yang in the apartment. After all, they did not normally spend much time together.
Not long after leaving the hospital, Zhong Nuannuan’s phone rang. Seeing that it was Zhong Qianqian’s call, she declined the call and blocked it.
When Zhong Nuannuan declined the call, Zhong Qianqian was even more sure that it must have been Zhong Nuannuan’s instructions to target the Gu family. She then immediately started crying and called Zhong Kuijun to complain.
No one knew what Zhong Kuijun was doing as it immediately declined the call.
She called again but it kept ringing. Even after calling for half an hour, it said that he was busy.
“Bro Mingzhe, my dad seems to have blacklisted me,” Zhong Qianqian cried miserably as she nestled in Gu Mingzhe’s arms, the latter of which had a face as dark as ink.
Gu Mingzhe caressed her back while reassuring her that she would definitely get the chance. At the same time, he was silently scolding this stupid b*tch.
If it were not for him knowing of her secret identity, he would have given her a tight slap by now.
“If they are not answering, let it be. Let’s go, I will accompany you to school and go straight to apologize to Young Master Leng. At that point, regardless of if Young Master Leng Shao loses his temper, you cannot be angry, got it? As long as he can finally relax and withdraw the sanctions against the Gu family, then all is good.”
Zhong Qianqian’s eyes were swollen from crying. She was really unwilling to go to school to apologize. After all, it was really shameful to do this with so many students watching.
Chapter 465: The Conspiracy
After arriving at school, Zhong Qianqian waited for the class bell, and under the glaring stares of her classmates, she walked over to Leng Qirui with a grimace on her face.
“Young Master Leng, I apologize. Please spare the Gu family!”
Leng Qirui was deep in focus, memorizing the poem phrases for the upcoming exam. He heard Zhong Qianqian’s voice, and he looked up with displeasure.
At that moment, Gu Mingzhe entered the classroom and stood in front of Leng Qirui.
“Hello, Young Master Leng, I am Qianqian’s fiancé, Gu Mingzhe. Qianqian might cross the line when speaking sometimes, and might have offended you. I brought her over today to seek your forgiveness. I know you are a courteous person, so please, do not take offense.”
Leng Qirui stared at the two figures in front of him with suspicion. They must be crazy, apologizing all of a sudden. Still… now that they were asking for his forgiveness, how could he refuse?
“Young Master Gu, honestly speaking, do you know how I feel, seeing you and Zhong Qianqian together?”
Gu Mingzhe was affable. “Go ahead, Young Master Leng.”
“It’s like looking at a flower that’s – stuck on a piece of sh*t. Of course, that piece of sh*t refers to Zhong Qianqian.”
Zhong Qianqian, “…”
Gu Mingzhe, “…”
“Frankly speaking, Zhong Qianqian has neither the looks, nor a good figure, and with a useless brain to match it all. So naïve. Young Master Gu, you sure have good taste in women.”
The other students burst out in laughter following Young Master Leng’s snide comments.
Zhong Qianqian’s face was red with fury, as if it was bleeding from Young Master Leng’s humiliation. However, she was willing to do anything to become the Young Lady of the Gu family, even if it meant enduring this abuse.
Gu Mingzhe however, was not upset. Maintaining his composure, he then replied, “Perhaps everyone sees various flaws in Qianqian, but to me, they are no big deal, and these flaws can be excused. Young Master Leng. I brought Qianqian over to school today to explicitly apologize to you in the hopes that you will forgive her past transgressions. If you suppose that a verbal apology is insufficient and you need some form of compensation, I will try to the best of my ability to do so on behalf of Qianqian.”
Gu Mingzhe’s words drew awe from the girls. With this admirable act, Zhong Qianqian was redeemed and saved from complete shame.
It was a good feeling, to have someone love and shield you like Gu Mingzhe did, especially in front of your classmates. Zhong Qianqian felt a little smug at that moment.
“Young Master Gu, you really are lovestruck. Alright then, I am not a petty guy. Although Zhong Qianqian is disgusting, she’s not my girlfriend. Now that she has a boyfriend of her own, then she had better stay as far away from me as possible. Just stop bothering Nuannuan, as she disgusts her as well. If not, I will personally give her a beating every time I see her. When it comes to that, do not blame me, Young Master Gu, for embarassing you.”
Gu Mingzhe immediately nodded his head in delight. He did not expect this to be so easy. “Very well, I’ll have her promise that she will not disturb Nuannuan or you again.”
“Qianqian, don’t you have anything to say?”
It seemed that Leng Qirui had already decided to forgive her, but Gu Mingzhe insisted that she expressed her apology again. Zhong Qianqian felt hurt because of that, and tears began flowing down her cheeks once more.
“Young Master Leng, I am sorry. Although I don’t know why you dislike me so much, and I don’t know what I’ve done to upset you this much…”
“Enough! Since you don’t know anything, what the hell are you apologizing for? You must be Gu Mingzhe’s clown, and you’re here to disgust me on purpose, aren’t you?”
Gu Mingzhe’s eyes narrowed and his expression sank as he gripped Zhong Qianqian’s hand firmly, as if to remind her what they were there for.