Chapter 197: Old Master Passed Out
Old Master Meng kept wiping his sweat and said with a flattering smile, “You must have heard wrong. Our two families have always been very close, and the Gu family has always been supporting the Meng family. How could we possibly want to cut ties with you? Where did you hear the rumors?”
Madam Meng also explained with a smile, “Gu Zheng, Wan Wan destroyed Miss Qiao’s flowers and plants. She already knows her mistake and came to apologize today. Wan Wan!”
Madam Meng waved her hand, and Meng Wan walked over shyly.
Gu Zheng’s expression was calm as he lazily sat on the sofa with his long legs crossed. His eyes were cold. “I’m not the one you should apologize to. Don’t the Meng family understand?”
Meng Wan looked aggrieved as she suppressed the anger in her heart.
Why should she apologize to Qiao Xi? Did Brother Gu Zheng have to be so vicious?
That b*tch was not worthy at all! If Qiao Xi had not interfered, she would have married Brother Gu Zheng long ago!
Meng Wan bit her lip and remained silent. Madam Meng quickly explained with a smile.
“Gu Zheng, Wan Wan was indeed in the wrong, but her car was also ruined. Let’s make things even. Don’t force her to apologize. She did it because she likes you too much.”
Madam Meng’s voice echoed in the living room, causing pin-drop silence.
Gu Zheng swept his gaze across the crowd and said casually, “Since that’s the case, then please leave.”
Everyone broke out in a cold sweat.
Meng Wan’s face was pale. Her lips were about to bleed.
She had taken the initiative to visit and apologize, but Gu Zheng was actually chasing her away? She had never been so wronged…
It was all because of that b*tch, Qiao Xi!
Meng Wan was burning with rage as she raised her eyes to look at Qiao Xi who was not far away. She then shouted madly, “Qiao Xi! It was definitely your idea! I’ve already lowered my head and paid a visit to apologize, so what else do you want? You’re really too much!”
Qiao Xi had an indifferent expression. Then, she pretended to be weak and asked, “I don’t think I heard you apologize, Miss Meng. Or did I not hear you? Why don’t you say it again, Miss Meng?”
Meng Wan’s entire body trembled, and her eyes were bloodshot. Qiao Xi was actually so shameless and even dared to ask for her apology?
She had already spared Qiao Xi enough dignity by coming to Longwan Residential. How could she still not let matters go?
Old Master Meng frowned and glared at her. “Miss Qiao, you know about the relationship between our two families, but ever since you married into the Gu family, the Gu family has gradually distanced itself from the Meng family. This time, you’ve even smashed more than ten cars of the Meng family for a few stalks of grass. Do you still want Wan Wan to kneel before you? Aren’t you being too willful?”
Qiao Xi sneered.
“Stalks of grass? Old Master Meng, do you think they were just a few stalks of grass?”
“I heard that the Meng family values upbringing very much. Then, may I ask if you don’t care that Meng Wan ignored the signboard and rushed into the backyard, deliberately damaging the herbs there? Are Meng Wan’s actions a reflection of the Meng family’s upbringing? Shouldn’t you be apologizing here?”
Old Master Meng was instantly speechless, and even his beard was quivering. “Miss Qiao, the Meng and Gu families are very close. Whether it’s in business or in private, we have deep connections with each other. You can’t influence Gu Zheng because of jealousy…”
“Influence Gu Zheng? In business, the Meng family has always relied on the Gu family. He was the one who gave the Meng family a company to raise you, a bunch of parasites. You should be the one lowering your heads. Why is it the other way round? It’s as if the Meng family has done a lot for the Gu family. Moreover, Old Master Meng, you’re not Gu Zheng’s elderly. Stop acting like it!”
After she said this, everyone from the Meng family glared at Qiao Xi angrily.
Qiao Xi was too detestable! What right did she have to represent Gu Zheng?
Wan Wan only did something wrong because she liked Gu Zheng. Why could Qiao Xi not let her off this time?
Old Master Meng’s face was livid as he clutched his chest. “You…”
“Butler, see the guests out,” Gu Zheng said coldly, his eyes filled with impatience.
“Yes.” The butler immediately gestured for everyone to leave.
Gu Zheng said unhurriedly, “This is my private residence. Don’t let just anyone in. If someone disregards your reminder and barges into my private residence, do what you can to stop them. I’ll bear the consequences!”
The people from the Meng family widened their eyes. Was Gu Zheng going to cut off all ties with them?
When had Old Master Meng ever suffered such humiliation? He clutched his chest with trembling hands and fainted.
“Dad!”
“Grandpa!”
The people from the Meng family hurriedly supported him while Meng Wan cried out, “Qiao Xi! You’re so vicious! You’ve angered my grandfather to the ground. What else do you want?”
Madam Meng looked sad. “I told you long ago not to let Old Master come. His body is weak and he can’t be agitated. Gu Zheng, are you really going to give up our years of relationship for Miss Qiao?”
Master Meng looked helpless. “Gu Zheng, the old master is an elder, after all. You can’t just treat him like this…”
Chapter 198: Never Seen Such Shameless People
Soon, the doctor rushed over and gave Old Master Meng a shot. The old master then slowly woke up.
Old Master Meng was panting slightly, his eyes filled with fatigue.
“Gu Zheng, are you really going to ruin our years of relationship for her?”
“Miss Qiao is unwilling to forgive Wan Wan, and I can’t force it either. It’s fine if you don’t want to work with us, but…”
Old Master Meng paused for a moment and said weakly, “Gu Zheng, I heard that you have more than 100 stalks of Jinchuan Grass. I’m very sick now and I need that herb. If it weren’t for the fact that I don’t have long to live, I wouldn’t be asking you. I know you can’t bear to see me die.”
Qiao Xi smiled meaningfully.
After a lot of nonsense, they finally got to the main topic, which was playing the emotional card?
On the surface, the Meng family had come to apologize, but in reality, their target was Jinchuan Grass.
Gu Zheng remained calm. He knew that there had been rumors recently that he had a large amount of Jinchuan Grass.
Of course, he knew about Jinchuan Grass. It was a wondrous medicine that could not be bought with money. It was said that he had over a hundred stalks, but he did not know why.
Old Master Meng looked at Gu Zheng with anticipation in his eyes. He then cleared his throat and said, “Gu Zheng, Jinchuan Grass is indeed precious, but you have more than a hundred stalks in your hands. Of course, you don’t lack this little bit. I need Jinchuan Grass to save my life! On the account of our past, just give it to me…”
Qiao Xi shook her head. The members of the Meng family were really shameless.
They were always taking advantage of others. Gu Zheng had already given the Meng family a lot, yet he still wanted Jinchuan Grass. Where did this old man get his thick skin from?
Gu Zheng’s indifferent gaze landed on Old Master Meng’s face. He finally knew why Qiao Xi was unwilling to forgive Meng Wan after she ruined those herbs.
These were not ordinary herbs but Jinchuan Grass.
Master Meng advised, “Gu Zheng, in terms of seniority, you have to address the old master as ‘Grandpa Meng’. Even if we don’t keep in contact in the future, you can’t bear to see the old master die like this, right? On the account of your grandfather, Jinchuan Grass…
“Besides, you have more than a hundred stalks. We just need one. You can’t be so heartless to the Meng family because of Miss Qiao. It’ll affect you negatively if news of this gets out.
“Everyone will think that you’re heartless. You watched as Old Master Meng endured his illness and was unwilling to save him. Even if it’s for your own sake, you have to give us Jinchuan Grass.”
Qiao Xi was instantly speechless.
How could there be such shameless people? They clearly came over to take advantage of them and even said that they were doing Gu Zheng a favor?
Just then, Gu Zheng said nonchalantly, “I don’t have it.”
Master Meng’s expression darkened. “Gu Zheng, you won’t give us even one stalk? You’re rich, powerful, and have everything you want. Can’t you just treat it as charity? Old Master doesn’t have long to live…”
“Master Meng, Gu Zheng has already said that he doesn’t have it.”
Qiao Xi said slowly, “Gu Zheng is indeed not lacking in money. It doesn’t matter if he really has Jinchuan Grass, but what can you do if he doesn’t? Besides, Old Master Meng and Gu Zheng are not related, so he has no responsibility to save Old Master Meng.”
Master Meng was infuriated.
Impossible!
It was surely Qiao Xi who had interfered, so Gu Zheng said no. To put it bluntly, he did not want to give it to them.
No matter what, Old Master Meng had once saved Old Master Gu. Why was he not willing to give them a stalk of Jinchuan Grass?
Gu Zheng said impatiently, “Butler.”
The butler walked in front of the Meng family and said calmly, “Master Meng, I don’t know where you heard the rumors, but our president doesn’t have any Jinchuan Grass, so you don’t have to speak anymore. Even if he does, you don’t have the right to ask the president to give it to you.
“Everyone, please leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, the Meng family will lose their dignity here.”
Old Master Meng was so angry that his beard trembled. His eyes were filled with anger.
It was all because of that b*tch… If it were not for her, Gu Zheng would definitely have given them Jinchuan Grass.
Meng Wan wished for nothing more than to tear her into pieces. Her face was filled with ruthlessness. “Qiao Xi! We’ll see! I’ll definitely not let this matter go!”
Master Meng frowned. “Gu Zheng, think about it carefully. If things get out of hand, it won’t be good for you either. Don’t let others think that you’re heartless and ungrateful!”
“Miss Qiao, don’t be too willful. If anything happens to my father, you’ll be the culprit!”
The members of the Meng family supported the old master and left in anger.
Qiao Xi had a disdainful expression.
The Meng family must be seriously ill!
What kind of words were those? It was as if they could defeat Gu Zheng. Moreover, it was true that Gu Zheng could not give them Jinchuan Grass because everything had long been destroyed by Meng Wan.
Old Master Meng had done too many bad things. Now that he was sick, it was heaven’s punishment for him. Why did it seem like she was the one who caused it?
What a messed-up way of thinking!
The Meng family thought that everyone should think about them and give them what they wanted.