Chapter 633: Gu Zheng And I Have Good Genes
After a short while, someone said furiously, “Qiao Xi, we pitied you and that’s why we wanted to let you adopt our sons. If you don’t have a son, who’ll care for you in the future?”
Bang!
Qiao Xi raised the teacup on the table and fiercely smashed it onto the ground, causing pieces of porcelain to scatter all over. The living room was completely silent and thick with killing intent.
“I’m only 20 years old. How can you be so sure that I won’t have a child? Do you think that I don’t have the ability to conceive or is it Gu Zheng you don’t believe in? Moreover, Gu Zheng and I have good genes. The children I give birth to will definitely be good-looking and smart. They won’t be as ugly as the children you’ve given birth to. It’ll be embarrassing for me to acknowledge them as my sons!
“If you can give birth, why can’t I? How can you be so sure that I can’t give birth to a perfect heir? Do you think that Gu Zheng is dead?”
Qiao Xi’s face turned dark as a bloodthirsty smile appeared on her face. Since Gu Weiming wanted to blow things up, then she would fulfill his wish.
Gu Weiming had sent a few small fries from the Gu family to gather information. If Gu Zheng died, he would immediately collaborate with the Gu family’s elders to elect Lu Yan to take over. If Gu Zheng hadn’t died, he could also take the opportunity to anger Gu Zheng.
But he should not forget that even if Gu Zheng was not around, there was still the legitimate Mrs. Gu. If she wanted to deal with the useless people from the Gu branch family, it would be as easy as crushing a few ants.
At that moment, the reporters Song Shiyu had invited had already arrived. They were waiting outside the door with their cameras, ready to get first-hand news.
The moment Qiao Xi said that, the few of them looked extremely embarrassed. The father of the family suppressed his anger and said, “We didn’t say that, but President Gu was hit by a truck. There hasn’t been any news for so many days, so he must be in trouble. We just wanted to give you a way out. Not only did you not thank us, but you’re even treating us so rudely!”
Qiao Xi sneered and asked with a lazy voice, “He was hit by a truck?”
He continued, “You’re still so young, so how can you have the ability to protect the Gu family? As long as you agree to adopt these children, we won’t make things difficult for you. You don’t have to worry about anything in the future. Just take the money to shop and maintain your beauty.
“These children have all grown up and become sensible. There’s no need for you to put in the effort to nurture them. You’ll have gained a few obedient sons for free. You’ll definitely thank us in the future.”
“Thank you?” Qiao Xi raised her brows, her eyes filled with ridicule. “All of you are doing such a shameless thing, yet you think I’ll thank you?”
The man seemed to have lost his patience as he roared in exasperation. “Qiao Xi! Don’t be so shameless! At the end of the day, you’re just an outsider. The corporation is called Gu Corporation. It’s our Gu family’s property! We have the qualifications to manage the company. If you’re willing to cooperate, then everything will naturally be negotiable. If you’re not, then be careful as you may not get anything in the end!”
A trace of a smile curled on the corners of Qiao Xi’s mouth as she looked coldly at him.
“Ha, you’re threatening me?”
“Don’t say that, I’m telling the truth. Now that President Gu’s life is in danger, what can a weak woman like you do? I advise you to cooperate with us obediently. Otherwise—”
Bang!
Before he could finish speaking, someone kicked open the door. Several cameras were aimed at the crowd, and the reporters started taking photos frenziedly.
The male reporter who kicked the door open stood in front of Qiao Xi and said indignantly, “What? Bullying a weak woman like Mrs. Gu? Don’t you have any shame! If President Gu were here, would you still dare to do it?”
The people from the Gu branch family did not know what was going on. A few reporters rushed in front of them and pointed their microphones at them. They asked sharply, “Are you from the Gu branch family? Where did you hear about President Gu’s accident?”
“Even if something really happened to President Gu, President Gu’s younger brother, Gu Yao, should be the one to inherit the family business. What right do you have to force Mrs. Gu to give the inheritance rights to your children?”
“You should look in the mirror and take a look at your greedy faces. They’re disgusting!”
It was only then that the members of the Gu branch family realized that the room was full of reporters.
“Mrs. Gu, why did you invite the reporters here? This is a matter of our Gu family. You can’t change anything even if you invite them over. Let’s have a good talk in private. If this matter blows up, it won’t be good for the Gu family’s reputation.”
Chapter 634: Who Said He Was Dead?
The few of them looked at the cameras and the overbearing reporters. They were instantly enraged. “President Gu is already dead. You’re just an outsider. Gu Corporation is the Gu family’s business, you—”
“Who said he’s dead?” Qiao Xi spoke coldly.
“I really don’t understand. The few of you suddenly barged into the hospital and claimed that Gu Zheng had gotten into a car accident. Now, you’re saying that Gu Zheng is dead. Who did you hear that from?
“As the car accident was deliberately staged, the police have already determined that it’s a case of attempted murder. They’re keeping the news a secret, and only a few reliable people around me know about it. Even Gu Yao doesn’t know about it, so where did you hear the news from?
“Even if you know that Gu Zheng had gotten into a car accident, what makes you so sure that Gu Zheng is dead? Unless you already knew that Gu Zheng would get into a car accident and his injuries would be very serious.”
Qiao Xi slowly stood up and faced the reporters as she spoke word by word, “Gu Zheng was indeed in a car accident, and we’ve already cooperated with the police to seal the news. I presume everyone only found out about this today?”
“Yes,” the reporters replied.
They only heard that Gu Corporation’s board of directors had a meeting and President Gu was not there. However, they did not know the reason behind it. Even Gu Yao did not know that his brother had gotten into a car accident, so how could outsiders know?
“So, how did you people from the Gu branch family know that Gu Zheng had gotten into a car accident?” Qiao Xi’s gaze swept over indifferently. Their faces were filled with panic as they lowered their heads guiltily.
“Even Gu Yao, his biological younger brother, doesn’t know about it. How did you people from the Gu branch family know about it? You even concluded that Gu Zheng is dead and tried to force me to adopt your children. Now, the police have already determined that it was a case of attempted murder and a premeditated car accident. Could it be…
“Could it be that this accident is related to you?” Qiao Xi looked at them with a smile.
The entire place was silent. Those few people’s bodies trembled, and the corners of their mouths twitched uncontrollably. After a while, they shouted in exasperation, “You’re talking nonsense!”
“President Gu… We heard about the car accident by chance. As a member of the Gu family, we only came to visit him. What does his car accident have to do with us?
“Mrs. Gu, you can’t suspect us just because of such a small matter! You’re using your position to take revenge for your personal grudges. You just don’t want to adopt these children, so you’re throwing dirt on us!”
“Ha! So, you’re saying Mrs. Gu can’t suspect you bunch. Then what about me?” At this moment, a cold and low voice came from outside the door. The coldness that spread out made everyone present shiver.
Everyone abruptly looked up to see Gu Zheng slowly walking in. He was wearing a hospital gown and a black coat. His eyes were sinister as he scanned the crowd.
The middle-aged man who had rebutted Qiao Xi earlier instantly stiffened and retreated with a face full of fear. However, Gu Zheng walked toward him without any scruples, his entire body emitting killing intent.
Gu Zheng hooked his finger. “Song Shijing.”
“President, we’ve already called the police. The police will be here soon.”
When the members of the Gu branch family heard this, their legs instantly went soft and they fell onto the sofa. They had heard from Chairman Gu that Gu Zheng had gotten into a car accident. Moreover, Chairman Gu had also said that if Gu Zheng died, Gu Corporation would have no heir. Qiao Xi, a woman, was unable to manage such a large corporation. She also didn’t have a child and could only choose a child from the Gu branch family to adopt. That was why they had hurried over.
They did indeed want to fight for the position of the Gu family’s heir, but they did not commit murder! Even if they had the guts, they would not dare to make a move on Gu Zheng!
“P-President Gu, your accident really has nothing to do with us!”
Song Shijing helped Gu Zheng sit down. The man held Qiao Xi’s hand gently, but his voice was still cold. “The news of my accident was sealed off. Where did you hear about it?”
They trembled in fear and blurted out without thinking, “It was Chairman Gu! He told us! We just wanted to visit you.”
Qiao Xi blinked her eyes and pretended to be puzzled. “Chairman Gu is Gu Zheng’s father. If he knows that Gu Zheng has gotten seriously injured in a car accident, why didn’t he come to visit but send you guys to fight over Gu Zheng’s assets instead?
“You said that you wanted to visit Gu Zheng, but none of you asked about his condition since you came. It was as if you were sure that he was dead. You even threatened me to adopt your children. Is this what you call a visit?”