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Chapter 74 - 74: Gu Ci Was Playing Miserable
Chapter 74 - 74: Gu Ci Was Playing Miserable
Chapter 74: Gu Ci Was Playing Miserable
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The following day, she spent another two billion yuan. The Gu Corporation’s shares plummeted, and investors began to sell them off. Gu Wcnliang was forced to buy back a large amount of shares, only for Gu Ci to sell them again, earning a significant sum of money and depicting the Gu Corporation’s cash flow.
Within just one week, the Gu Corporation’s assets, originally worth 50 billion yuan, had shrunk by 80%.
Gu Wenliang was in a state of distress, and Lu Man was infuriated. “It must be Hualan Bank seeking revenge. Jiang Junlin didn’t even consider what Gu Ci would gain from bankrupting the Gu Corporation.”
Gu Chuyun sat in the living room, wearing a sinister expression. Her hatred burned intensely.
“It must be Gu Ci who instigated all of this. This brat is so ungrateful.” The Gu Corporation was also a major player in the business world, and harmony was key to making money. If it weren’t for Gu Ci, Hualan Bank wouldn’t have made such a significant move.
Gu Ci had blocked Gu Yaozu’s number, and he had been unable to reach her for a long time. Not only him, but Gu Chuyun, Gu Wenliang, and Lu Man had all been blocked by Gu Ci.
Gu Wenliang vented his anger on Lu Man. “This is all your fault. Your shortsightedness is to blame. Why did you switch the children back then?”
Lu Man was rendered speechless. Who could have predicted that Jiang Mingyue’s temper was so volatile that she would die on the spot? She had shot herself in the foot.
“If you had switched your child and treated Gu Ci fairly, things wouldn’t have escalated to this point.”
Lu Man was furious. “I don’t favor Gu Ci or treat her poorly. But do you dote on her? Now it’s all my fault?”
“If you hadn’t favored Gu Ci, she wouldn’t have become so rebellious and stubborn. Why would I criticize and neglect her?”
“Stop arguing. When are we going to take action?” Gu Chuyun couldn’t bear it any longer. “The stock price has plummeted, but as long as the company’s operations remain stable, it’ll be fine. Dad, why are you panicking? It’s not like Hualan Bank is the only source of funding.”
“This brat, is she really going to bankrupt us?” Lu Man said. “Chu Yun, the old lady’s surgery was successful. Go and beg her. She has always doted on you the most.”
Gu Chuyun’s eyes gleamed with malice. The old lady’s demise was her utmost priority. She hadn’t anticipated that the surgery would be successful. She was deeply frustrated that the old lady had been saved.
“She won’t see me anymore.”
She had completely ruined the Jiang family’s plan. In fact, it was only a matter of time. Even if everyone sided with her, as long as Jiang Junlin sided with Gu Ci, they would ultimately stand with Jiang Junlin.
If Jiang Junlin had died in Haicheng that day… the outcome would be different.
“What should we do?” Lu Man was anxious. “Are we really going to go bankrupt?”
Gu Chuyun’s eyes brimmed with malice. No, she was the chosen one. She had been the luckiest since childhood. She wouldn’t lose to Gu Ci. She would find a way to turn the tables!
At the Global Center, after Gu Zicheng and Chen Fei finished training, Gu Ci planned to visit the hospital to see the old lady. However, as soon as she stepped outside, she was stopped by Gu Wenliang and Gu Yaozu.
“Gu Ci, stay right there. Daddy wants to have a talk with you!” Gu Yaozu had always been arrogant when facing her.
Gu Ci stared coldly at them. “What’s the matter?”
“What kind of attitude is that?” Gu Wcnliang reprimanded her lightly. “The Gu family is in such a mess, yet you don’t care. You’re truly ungrateful. Lu Man made a mistake, but we have also raised you.”
“I’m not interested in hearing the same old story.” Gu Ci wanted to leave coldly, but Gu Yaozu blocked her. “Gu Ci, I’m your brother, and he’s your father. No matter what, we’re family. You can’t abandon us in this situation!”
Gu Ci tried to break free from Gu Yaozu’s grasp, but when she saw Lu Zhiyuan descending the stairs for training and looking over, she suppressed the urge to hit Gu Yaozu.
“Recently, the capital has been short-selling Gu Group’s stocks. It must be Hualan Bank behind it. Are you the one instigating it? Tell Jiang Junlin to stop short-selling Gu Group’s stocks. I promise that I won’t mistreat you.”
Gu Ci remained silent. Gu Yaozu had a terrible temper and couldn’t bear seeing her with such a cold expression. He roared fiercely, “Did you hear that?!”
“It wasn’t Hualan Bank that short-sold the Gu Corporation!” Gu Ci watched as Lu Zhiyuan rushed over. She smiled. “It was me!”
Gu Wenliang and Gu Yaozu were both furious and shocked. Gu Ci sneered, “I want the Gu Corporation to go bankrupt. I want you all to live on the streets, beaten like rats.”
Gu Yaozu, who had a terrible temper, couldn’t tolerate being provoked. He threw a punch at Gu Ci.
Gu Ci didn’t dodge or evade; she took the blow and staggered back a few steps. She quickly regained her footing. But when Lu Zhiyuan rushed over, Gu Ci intentionally fell to the ground. Angry, Gu Yaozu approached and kicked her in the abdomen.
Lu Zhiyuan’s eyes turned bloodshot. Just as Gu Yaozu was about to punch and kick Gu Ci, Lu Zhiyuan grabbed his wrist and sent him flying with a kick to the chest, throwing him five meters away.
Gu Ci lay on the ground, curled up in pain.
Gu Yaozu let out a scream. The world champion athlete had dealt a mighty kick that broke his ribs. Unable to get up, Gu Yaozu writhed on the ground, wailing before losing consciousness.
Lu Zhiyuan picked up the pale-faced Gu Ci and looked down at her. His entire body was tense, and anger burned in his eyes. Gu Ci weakly lay in his arms, her pitiful and aggrieved voice escaping her lips. “Lu Zhiyuan, it hurts…”
Her teary eyes sought refuge in his arms, desperately seeking his protection like a little girl wronged and looking for comfort. Every pore on her body was filled with attachment.
“It hurts…” Her tears fell onto his arms as if they would scorch his chest and penetrate his heart.
This act of vulnerability and pleading hit Lu Zhiyuan, who was overwhelmed with protectiveness.
“I want Gu Yaozu’s life!” He carried Gu Ci inside and called for the medical team. The doctor rushed over to examine her. Gu Yaozu’s punch had been forceful. Gu Ci felt dizzy and nauseous.
The doctor said, “Third Young Master, we need to send him to the hospital for a check-up.”
Lu Zhiyuan silently carried her and placed her in the car. On the way to the hospital, he had already contacted the doctor and provided a brief overview of Gu Ci’s condition. Gu Ci lay weakly in the back seat, her stomach churning.
Oh no! She had resorted to self-harm as a ploy.
She had avoided vital organs, but she had suffered a concussion. Gu Yaozu’s boxing experience and powerful punch had taken a toll. Gu Ci made a rough self-diagnosis of her injuries.
She vomited again in the car.
Lu Zhiyuan was consumed with worry. Upon reaching the hospital, Gu Ci was rushed in for examination. She looked up at Lu Zhiyuan, tears still brimming in her eyes. “Lu Zhiyuan, don’t leave me.”
Gu Ci had never acted clingy or pitiful, much less cried. Lu Zhiyuan gazed at his beloved little girl, tears in her eyes, seeking solace and reassurance. He would even agree to pluck the stars from the sky or ask for the moon, let alone accompany her for a check-up..