Fall in love with your enemy

Continuing from the last time, I showed Gao Haneng all the "sadness" of my family in front of him. He passed by the old house unintentionally and came up to say hello based on our cooperative relationship, but I didn't let him have the meal in vain, he had to go back and describe the scene to Gao Xinci.

When he came here, he was thinking about meeting the two wives and uncles before leaving. Now if he goes to meet the second wife, he will bring bad luck to his wife and children.

I know Cheng Xiaorui is a soft-hearted person. She has met the Second Wife once. The Second Wife did a good job on the surface. I didn't want her to go to pay homage, so I quickly arranged a courtyard for them to rest and closed the door so that she couldn't see the paleness outside.

It was cool at night, and it was also cold in summer. The sea breeze and the cold wind blew by, recording my first resistance. It seemed like I had been prepared for it, but also like I was improvising. I felt relieved, but I was also not happy.

I don't know when Ying Qi left, but Gao Hanseng was not surprised at all from the beginning. He not only asked the people in the room to send a few smart stewards to the second room to help deal with the funeral, but also made up an excuse that I was sick and asked Cheng Cheng to help me take care of things. After doing all this, he also made a pot of tea and handed it to me steadily.

"I know Miss Fu is just like my Xiaorui, both are soft-hearted people, but you are better than her. We were both born in deep mansions, you should be able to get over it, I won't say more."

I breathed a sigh of relief. It was just as Gao Hanseng said. How could I have time to be sad about this? The next question was already running through my mind: "I'm sorry, Mr. Gao, I've brought bad luck to you. It's not a problem for me, but I'm worried about my brother. I heard that Xin Ci went to see him and they signed some contract. But most of Xin Ci's businesses are shipping businesses, and you are in charge of all the businesses that are related to your family. How could the two of them have any intersection? Did something happen in Linjiang?"

Gao Hansheng was startled, perhaps he didn't expect me to change the subject so quickly, and then he smiled in a low voice: "I'm not sure about this. Xiaorui complained that I didn't accompany her, so I took them out to play for a long time. I haven't been in Linjiang for a while. Maybe there was really business, and when I was not there, Xin Ci signed for me, right?"

I thought about it, but still felt it was wrong. If that was the case, Chengcheng wouldn't have kept it from me. Or maybe it was just a superficial meaning. I analyzed it again, but came up with a somewhat awkward meaning. It had nothing to do with Chengcheng in my family, but what was going on with the Gao family? Although they were a family, Xin Ci was the boss, but the Gao family's rule was that the five heads of the family had equal power. Being polite was polite, but Xin Ci wouldn't openly work for Gao Hanseng, and Gao Hanseng himself didn't know about it.

Is this my point?

I suppressed my worries about trivial matters, looked up at Gao Hanen, and smiled: "My cousin's sincerity towards his sister-in-law is really enviable. Unfortunately, I can't count on him in this life. It's embarrassing to say it. I wonder if Xin Ci asked you to bring me any message? I haven't heard from him for a while."

"Of course I have the words, but seeing the drama that my sister-in-law has set up for me, how can I say anything? You are also dragged down by your family and dare not get close to my Xin Ci, but sometimes it is enough to just keep someone in mind." Gao Hanseng poured me tea again, and there was no clear meaning in his eyes: "If you have any concerns or doubts, and you can't talk to him, you can ask me. Even if we can't be relatives, we are still friends, right?"

I paused for a moment and nodded, sipping the tea he specially brought me. "If you say so, then I can't call you cousin anymore. You are too polite. Our Fu family only has a few things to deal with, and I am exhausted by so many people taking care of them. The Gao family is big and powerful, and now it is all in your and Xin Ci's hands. How can I trouble you with our affairs?"

"What do I have to do? You know Xin Ci's ability and personality. I mostly stay away from work. I take care of whatever he has left. He understands that I have a family and children. It's just that after living like this for a long time, I feel indebted, and he feels uncomfortable." Gao Hansheng smiled and shook his head: "Did he mention it to you and say that I neglected my duties?"

Hey, it’s really accurate. Gao Xinci really said that he was quite distressed, but when I listened to what these two people said, I felt that something was not right. Gradually, I realized that Gao Hanenteng was not just passing by.

Two years ago, when Tan Yu and Gao Wuye fell, I thought that Xin Ci was not a person who was willing to share with others. If Gao Wuye was still alive, he could still share the same status with him. Gao Hantang could barely make a three-legged tripod with his foundation, which was considered a balance. But he got the wrong idea and turned around to help Xin Ci kill Gao Wuye. I don’t know if it’s because he has been with Cheng Xiaorui for too long, becoming more and more naive. How could Xin Ci care about the brotherhood with him? Even if there was a deep experience, it was just because of childhood and ignorance. In the process of growing up, the false feelings have long been defeated.

Gao Hanentang's role is at most a shield. Two years ago, he let the Gao family see that Xin Ci was not dictatorial. Two years later, when they wanted to abolish the fifth branch and take back power, the first person they had to deal with was Gao Hanentang.

But he couldn't tell me about this kind of thing. Even if he told me, I would have to laugh. I felt that Gao Xinci and I were still emotionally tied up after the breakup, and he was willing to be the middleman to reconcile and pass on information to me. Little did he know how angry Gao Xinci was towards me. I counted on my fingers. If he didn't take the initiative to send me a message within ten days, I would write my name backwards from now on. If he really ignored me, then I would have offended him to death. If it really came to that, let alone Gao Haneng, even Yue Lao couldn't tie us together with a steel bar. I'm afraid that Xinci would be so extreme that he would drag me down with him.

So, what is the need for a middleman? A mascot?

But I am happy to hear his conditions. It's just a show of fun. Back to reality, it's better to recruit someone than to offend him.

"We are all brothers. I think Xin Ci was just joking. He also envies you. You have a harmonious marriage and two children. We are different. I have remarried. Although I am a widow, I just want to take good care of my two children with my late husband. I dare not ask for anything. Moreover, for our merchant family, interests are always above all else. Xin Ci and I are not to the point of never seeing each other again. I won't bother you, Mr. Gao." I smiled and turned the teacup upside down: "If you have anything else, as a friend, you might as well tell me directly."

Gao Hanshen nodded: "It seems that Mr. Fu doesn't like my conditions. It was just a stepping stone. I will give Mr. Fu a gift he likes."

I remained calm and said, "No need to go through so much trouble, right?"

Gao Hantang followed closely: "Only when you are fed by your master can you be loyal to him."

He waved his hand, and immediately someone carried in two large wooden boxes. They didn't look precious, and didn't look like gold, silver, or jewelry. He wouldn't be stupid enough to give them as a gift, so I was curious and walked forward to open them, but Gao Hanseng stopped me and sent the manager away before letting me continue. I opened the one on the left, my heart skipped a beat, and I turned around to glance at Gao Hanseng, calmed myself down, and gently closed the box.

A person who is tied up can also be considered a "relative".

"This is Chengcheng's uncle, the younger brother of my Madam Lu. President Gao also said that I was rehearsing a play for you, and you are a famous actor. Is he teasing me by holding down the trophy?" I laughed out loud and covered my mouth and nose with the back of my hand.

Gao Hansheng also smiled and pulled my hand down: "Alive, otherwise your face wouldn't be so bright. I'm really helping you. This gift is called 'Far Away from Each Other'. You said that a pair of lovers suddenly separated. If it's not because of lack of love, what other reason could there be?"

I thought about it for a long time, but still didn't understand.

Gao Hanshen nodded in satisfaction, and then he reminded: "Your young master doesn't like to go back to Linjiang anymore. If he can't make it, you have to go back to take charge of the situation. If you haven't completely broken up with Xin Ci, you can switch the two siblings. Otherwise, Linjiang is a cruel place, and Mr. Fu will be forced to say whether he is close to you or not, and if he gets emotional, who knows what will happen."

"Did someone from the Lu family go to look for Chengcheng? Is it related to the Han family?" I asked. To be honest, I am not anxious anymore, I am just tired.

Chengcheng and Lulu's relationship is not that deep, but it is definitely stable. They don't have children anymore, and they will live a good life whether for the sake of love or marriage. It has been several years, and they are almost old enough to think about getting married and having children. But now the Lu family pops up, which hits Chengcheng right in the heart.

A family that disappears when they are poor, but all run out to become accomplices when they become rich. In fact, poverty is not the biggest problem. It is just a drag. The saddest thing is that Cheng Cheng has accepted his identity as a member of the Fu family and the name of "subordinate to". He has become the head of the family with his own ability and defeated all those who think they are superior to him, and made himself successful. But the appearance of the Lu family reminds him of the past and makes him realize that no matter how hard he tries, he cannot change his origin. He is still a lowly and shameful illegitimate child, an illegitimate child whose mother and family were imprisoned by his father.

I have also thought that Chengcheng would be better off if she never saw them again in her life. Unfortunately, Chengcheng could bear to ignore them. They will be released from prison one day. It has been six years, and those with lighter crimes should have come to their senses. There is no reason for them not to come to their house to "express their gratitude"?

I know that I will never be able to empathize with Chengcheng. I think he is in pain, so I indulge him again and again and give him freedom, but I forget that a lonely person has been alone for so many years and he seems unable to save himself.

It may even hurt others, especially those close to you.

Gao Hanshen gently touched my shoulder and then took it back: "It's not a big deal for a couple to have a little quarrel. The most important thing is to prevent him from competing with Xin Ci. The Hou family is the peacemaker. Maybe it's because they are all busy that no one has time to talk to you."

"Does this matter have anything to do with Xin Ci?" I became even more worried.

Gao Hansheng nodded: "In the business world, one move always affects the whole body."

I sighed, "I see. Thank you, Mr. Gao. I will take care of it."

Gao Hansheng smiled without saying anything, raised his head and asked me to open another box. I went and saw that it was a person. I didn't look familiar with this person. After thinking for a long time, I remembered that it seemed to be the secretary of Wei Defu.

"This is the second one. I named it - Secretly Crossing Chencang." Gao Hansheng showed it to me, walked closer and knocked on the man's forehead.

Unlike Chengcheng's uncle who was sleeping like a dead pig, this one was as awake as ever, staring at people with horror, his eyes were bloodshot, and his mouth was stuffed tightly, so he could only make a little whimpering sound. This box seemed to be soundproof. I didn't feel any movement before I opened it. I have to sigh that it is really not easy to offend the Gao family. Even though Gao Hansheng was forced to this point by Xin Ci, it was still so easy for him to deal with the core figure of a small family.

I covered my mouth and nose, and felt that the box was a bit too fishy. The same was true for Gao Haneng. Why did they lock people up so they could be locked up without letting them out to defecate or urinate? How much hatred or resentment could be so cruel?

Oh, he was a gift to me, so it seems he is my enemy.

I called a few of my cronies in and had them take the box to the backyard and rinse it under the faucet. If something really happened to Linjiang, I would have to take this thing back with me, and I had to make sure there was no peculiar smell to avoid attracting attention and special inspection. It would be a big fuss once the box was opened.

I turned around and waited for Gao Hanentropy's explanation, but this time he shook his head heavily: "Unfortunately, Mr. Fu, you have to investigate this matter yourself. I have been ordered not to disclose it."

I laughed when I heard this. Who else in the world could give orders to Gao Hanenteng? So I asked him with a smile, "Didn't Mr. Gao say that you haven't been back to Linjiang for a long time and don't know anything?"

Gao Hansheng was startled for a moment, then smiled: "Mr. Fu, please stop teasing me."

"My cousin said that I was estranged from you, but now you call you Mr. Fu all the time. I have seen the gift and I am satisfied with it. Why don't we talk about the return gift? Even brothers have to settle accounts clearly." I patted the back of his hand, asked the manager to take Uncle Lu away, and returned to the small table to pour tea.

Gao Hansheng also endured it, took two sips and put it down, then said: "I now have a son and a daughter, and a happy family. I just want a pure land and a stable place."

"What does it mean to be safe?"

"It's probably just like the Fifth Master back then. There are so many old members of the Gao family, so there must be a magic pillar to stabilize them."

That is Yingdu. Indeed, although most of the Gao family members are smart, there are always some stubborn ones. They think that since they have been able to rule together for fifty years with five branches, if they continue to resist, they may still have a chance. If the power is really taken away by Xin Ci, there will be no hope at all. If they can leave Gao Hanentang and go to Yingdu, where people are the least knowledgeable, it will give them hope and let Xin Ci quietly put down a knife. The struggle for power among the subordinates always starts with the lower-ranking leaders. Gao Hanentang will be a solid target that will not break and can fight back.

It is better to delegate power to lower levels than to have it disappear.

"You won't stay in Jinhai forever. For the sake of the Fu family and your young master, make peace with Xin Ci. He is really impeccable to you." Gao Hanshang nodded.

I smiled, trying to take advantage of both sides. He recruited me so that I could say good things about Xin Ci in the future. He used to be a very proud person and would not admit defeat, but now he has to take on the responsibilities of a husband and a father, so he has to be realistic and humble himself. It's quite touching.

"I will try my best to give the best to my cousin, and I hope that if we meet again in the future, we will still be relatives." I poured him some hot tea, and the matter was settled tonight.