AWB Chapter 42 Sacrifice
Chapter 42 Sacrifice
"Hey, Xiaoqin. I need your help with something!" Gu Jia felt that while she might not have enough influence in front of Chen Yu, Zhong Xiaoqin certainly did.
"What's wrong, Gu Gu?"
Gu Jia explained the current state of her business and Mrs. Wang's request for a project to Zhong Xiaoqin in detail.
"Xiaoqin, here's the thing. Could you do me a favor and ask Teacher Chen to put Mrs. Wang's family in line?"
To Gu Jia's surprise, Zhong Xiaoqin hesitated. Gu Jia, of course, did not know that Zhong Xiaoqin hesitated because she was afraid that Chen Yu would take the opportunity to blackmail her into going home, and also afraid that he would do something strange under duress.
Gu Jia assumed that Zhong Xiaoqin and Chen Yu had a conflict, which was why she was hesitant to speak up. This was a real problem. If Zhong Xiaoqin had a conflict with Teacher Chen, then Teacher Chen would definitely be even less respectful to me, since the relationship was basically maintained by Zhong Xiaoqin.
“Gu Gu, since that’s how it is, then… alright! I promise you, as long as it’s like what Mrs. Wang said, I’ll let Chen Yu see if you can cut in line. But let me make this clear first, if there are any problems with Chen Yu’s side and you really can’t cut in line, there’s nothing I can do.” Zhong Xiaoqin finally gritted her teeth and agreed, after all, Gu Jia rarely asked her for help.
"Okay, Xiaoqin, only a close best friend can be trusted! I'll wait for your news."
"Okay!" Zhong Xiaoqin hung up the phone, but then her mind started to ache again. She kept muttering to herself, 'What should I do?'
Zhong Xiaoqin knows Chen Yu very well. Chen Yu loves to talk about equivalent exchange, always saying things like "you have to give before you can take." This time, she took advantage of Chen Yu's inattention and ran away. She doesn't know what kind of punishment she'll face when she gets back! And with Gu Jia's situation on top of that, she's doomed!
Finally, she mustered up the courage to call Chen Yu: "Hey, Brother Yu, what are you doing?"
I'm thinking of you!
"Forehead……"
"Why are you calling so suddenly? Is there something you want to say?" Chen Yu knew that Zhong Xiaoqin's brain was overloaded, so he could only ask one more question.
"Oh, it's like this, Gu Jia's fireworks factory...blah blah blah...that's how it is, so, Xiao Yu, let's help her!"
"Woman, are you teaching me how to do things?"
"Oh dear, Brother Xiaoyu, stop joking. Gu Jia is waiting for my reply!" Zhong Xiaoqin said, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed.
"Then wait for me, let's talk in person, it's hard to explain over the phone!" Chen Yu said and hung up the phone.
Zhong Xiaoqin stared at the disconnected screen and sighed. Gu Jia, oh Gu Jia, this time I'm going all out for you!
Soon, Chen Yu arrived at Zhong Xiaoqin's parents' home.
Zhong Xiaoqin opened the door for her.
Mr. and Mrs. Zhong were watching TV in the living room. When they saw Chen Yu arrive, they both stood up to greet him, "Xiao Yu is here. Have you eaten?"
It was not even seven o'clock yet, and many people were too busy to have dinner. Chen Yu knew that Zhong's father was genuinely concerned when he asked this question. If there was no dinner, he would make two dishes that could be cooked quickly.
"We've eaten, Mom and Dad, have you eaten too?" Chen Yu didn't reject his in-laws' closeness like Chen Yangyu did; on the contrary, he enjoyed it. He remembered their kindness and would repay it slowly.
"We've eaten, we've eaten. Come sit down, your mother and I are going out for a walk anyway." Mr. Zhong mainly wanted to give the couple some space to talk.
Chen Yu was also very sensible. "Okay, Mom and Dad, slow down and watch the steps!" Zhong's mother had once fallen because she didn't see the steps clearly. Fortunately, she wasn't seriously injured, just had a slight sore bottom.
After Zhong's parents left, Chen Yu turned around, smiled at Zhong Xiaoqin, and asked, "Come home with me tonight?"
Zhong Xiaoqin was somewhat reluctant, "Without Wenwen, I dare not be alone!"
"If you don't leave, I'll stay!" Chen Yu's threat was unusual!
Zhong Xiaoqin was deeply moved. Linjiang Xianfu was on the top floor, and Chen Xu's apartment was the only one on the entire top floor. It even had high-end soundproofing materials installed, but even so, Zhong Xiaoqin was worried about disturbing the neighbors at night! Looking at her father's old and dilapidated apartment, which had absolutely no soundproofing, she could hear the neighbors snoring. Zhong Xiaoqin didn't even want to think about letting Chen Yu live there!
Reluctantly, he gave in, "Go back then, but don't stay here! Let's get down to business. What do you think about Gu Gu's matter? Can you help?"
“Her situation is minor. The company has a reserved quota that can be given to him. I know Wang Qinglin; he’s a legendary grassroots hero who started from scratch, building a real estate company with assets exceeding 100 million yuan. I heard he’s planning a transformation now. Since he wants to get to know me, I might as well make some connections.” Chen Yu gave Zhong Xiaoqin a brief analysis, providing more comprehensive information than Zhong Xiaoqin herself.
"Alright, I'll get back to Gu Gu right away. She must be getting impatient!" She then rolled her eyes at Chen Yu.
Chen Yu didn't mind and cheerfully put his arm around Zhong Xiaoqin. When Zhong's parents returned, Chen Yu and Zhong Xiaoqin only sat for a short while before saying goodbye and leaving.
Gu Jia went to the balcony again to answer Zhong Xiaoqin's call, and then returned to the living room satisfied to give Mrs. Wang the good news.
Mrs. Wang was delighted and immediately invited Gu Jia to a gathering of wives the following afternoon. Gu Jia figured that if Mrs. Yu could provide orders, perhaps other wives could too, so she readily agreed.
Meanwhile, just as Zhong Xiaoqin had predicted, a tremendous battle erupted that night at the Linjiang Immortal Abode, and Zhong Xiaoqin's side was naturally the loser. Moreover, their defeat was utterly devastating, a sight that would break the hearts of all who heard of it and bring tears to their eyes!
Zhong Xiaoqin felt that Chen Yu had become much stronger than when they first moved in together. Could it be that exercising every day was so effective? In her current state of exhaustion, Zhong Xiaoqin decided to exercise with Chen Yu every day from now on!
The next day, Gu Jia first went to the company and fired Li Ke. She couldn't keep this employee anymore. She was also stirring up trouble for Xu Huanshan. Xu Huanshan was already quite idealistic and always thought of himself as an artist, but the reality was that Xu Huanshan had opened a company that needed to make money. This Li Ke not only wanted to be a mistress but was also provoking Xu Huanshan. Gu Jia couldn't stand it anymore, so she made Li Ke sign her resignation letter, gave her two months' salary as compensation, and let her leave on her own.
This greatly displeased Xu Huanshan. He felt it was all Wan's fault, because the old lecher was trying to take advantage of Li Ke. Xu Huanshan was right; the old lecher understood the old lecher best. That was exactly what Wan meant, and even Li Ke knew it!
But this wasn't Gu Jia's reason for firing Li Ke. Xu Huanshan always felt that Li Ke was innocent, at least not guilty enough to warrant dismissal! By firing Li Ke, he would find it harder to be harassed by a mistress!
In the end, Gu Jia used her old tricks, speaking softly and using a threatening look to calm Xu Huanshan's restless heart.
"Oh, by the way, honey, could you work on the design for the Ducheng Lake Luan Amusement Park recently? Just make a simple plan. If there aren't any major problems, they might be our new order, our new big client!" Gu Jia continued to reassure Xu Huanshan with the promise of a new order. Xu Huanshan was also very happy and immediately said he would start designing the plan right away!