Chapter 314: If You Run Into Me, Consider Yourselves Unlucky!
Business wars in crime movies:
Mutual deception, twists and turns, full of plot tension, making one’s adrenaline soar.
Business wars in reality:
Prying open doors to steal the company seals of competitors;
Pouring boiling water on competitors’ money trees;
Hiring escorts or male models to seduce high-level executives of competing companies and disrupt their family stability.
Bribing a cleaning aunt from a competitor’s company for three hundred yuan to cut the power,
causing short circuits and affecting the company’s normal operations.
This time, Yu Dongdong and his cousin Huang Wei hired someone named Zhang Erlong to injure Gu Yao.
On the surface, it seems to be an accident caused by a mentally ill person suddenly falling ill.
But the panic caused by this incident was very real.
So many people saw such a bloody scene at the time, it must have left some psychological shadows.
If at this critical juncture, a new supermarket opened nearby, and they simply ran some promotions.
It would be easy to steal a lot of business from Supermarket Fa.
“This Huang Wei and Yu Dongdong have indeed made a clever plan, but unfortunately, they are not on the righteous path.”
“Old Gu is a truly good person, he gave me a 5% share in Supermarket Fa as soon as we met.”
“Speaking of which, I am now also a small shareholder of Supermarket Fa.”
“I will spare no effort to protect the legal rights and interests of Supermarket Fa.”
“It’s your bad luck that you two brothers ran into me this time.”
Although Jiang Tao had known Yu Dongdong for seven or eight years, they were merely acquaintances with no real friendship between them.
Therefore, he had no psychological burden in helping Gu Hongsheng “punish” Yu Dongdong and Huang Wei.
【 Spend 14,500 yuan to obtain evidence of Huang Wei and Yu Dongdong’s crimes? 】
“Yes!”
The shares Jiang Tao received from Supermarket Fa were worth much more than 10,000 yuan.
He naturally wouldn’t feel bad about this small information fee.
Yu Dongdong and Huang Wei’s scheme this time was extremely vicious.
He must remind Old Gu as soon as possible to make him wary.
Obtaining evidence of their crimes and bringing them to justice
is the fastest and most effective way to disrupt their plan.
If the bosses of the two masterminds are sent to prison, that new supermarket probably won’t be able to open.
【 Payment successful, obtaining evidence, please wait… 】
【 Complete chain of evidence acquired, please check your inbox! 】
Swish!
A faint blue beam of light suddenly appeared above the bedside table.
On the bedside table, which originally only held a roll of toilet paper and wet wipes, a small, silver-gray USB drive instantly appeared.
Jiang Tao didn’t have a computer nearby, and he was too lazy to check what evidence was inside.
System Brother’s work is very reliable.
The evidence inside must be strong proof that will seal the plot of Huang Wei and Yu Dongdong.
“I’ll look at the evidence tomorrow, next one!”
Jiang Tao casually put the small USB drive into his system’s storage space.
His system inventory slots had already reached twenty or thirty, and he had ample space.
He directly stored important items or documents in his system’s storage space.
Not only was it convenient to access, but its security was also incomparable to any safe in the world.
【 Today’s Intelligence 04 】:
You had contact with Zhang Chao yesterday, and obtained related intelligence—
Zhang Chao did not take safety precautions during his intimate encounter with Fang Qi, causing her to become pregnant.
…
“What the heck, that’s intense…”
Seeing the last piece of intelligence for the day, Jiang Tao was somewhat stunned.
They had only met for the first time yesterday evening.
And they slept together already?
And she’s pregnant?
This speed of progress was truly beyond Jiang Tao’s imagination!
However…
Thinking of their compatibility score of 98 points.
Love at first sight, immediately falling in love, it’s understandable that things progressed quickly.
“It seems I’ll be able to attend Zhang Chao’s wedding this year.”
“Maybe twice.”
After browsing through the four pieces of intelligence for the day, Jiang Tao murmured softly to himself.
With a thought, he closed the system interface and lay down on his pillow, preparing to sleep.
With the 【 Insomnia Terminator 】, he could enjoy high-quality sleep without even activating 『 Sleep Mode 』.
Jiang Tao fell asleep less than a minute after lying down, his breathing gradually evening out.
Meanwhile.
In a special care ward at Jishuitan Hospital in the Capital City.
“Ah! Don’t kill me! Don’t kill me!!”
Gu Yao woke up from a nightmare again, her delicate body trembling uncontrollably.
Although she was out of danger now.
The events of today had caused her significant harm and trauma.
Moreover, this harm was not just physical; the psychological damage was even greater!
As a result, every time Gu Yao closed her eyes today, she thought of what happened in the supermarket, and couldn’t sleep soundly.
She had relived it six or seven times, each time falling asleep only to have the same nightmare.
“It’s okay, Yaoyao, it’s okay, Mom is here, Mom is here, no one can hurt you.”
Jiang Qianhong, with tear-filled eyes, held her daughter’s head tightly.
Looking at her daughter’s terrified eyes, she felt as if thousands of steel needles were piercing her heart.
Gu Yao had narrowly escaped death from her injuries this time.
As a mother, she felt immense heartache and wished she could have taken this disaster for her daughter.
“Mom, Mom… I’m so scared, I’m so scared… Don’t go, don’t go.”
Gu Yao tightly hugged her mother’s waist, burying her head in her embrace, seeking a sliver of security.
“I’m not leaving, Mom’s not leaving, Mom’s not leaving, Yaoyao, don’t be afraid.”
“Dad and Mom are here, we’re staying here to watch over you.”
Jiang Qianhong comforted her daughter, tears falling like broken strings of pearls.
“…”
Gu Hongsheng, standing nearby, clenched his fists, wishing he could rush into the police station and kill that mentally ill person.
Today’s events had also greatly impacted him.
He wasn’t worried about the supermarket’s temporary closure and rectification.
He was more concerned about the impact of this incident on his daughter.
Gu Yao had just graduated with her master’s degree this year, she was only 24 years old.
Girls her age were in the prime of their lives.
If she lived the rest of her life in the shadow of this event…
He, as her father, would feel guilty for the rest of his life.
“If I had arranged for Yaoyao to be transferred to the head office, this wouldn’t have happened…”
Gu Hongsheng sighed inwardly, regretting his decision at the time.
But it had already happened, and no amount of regret could change it.
Helping his daughter quickly recover from this incident and minimizing its impact was the immediate priority.
This night.
The three members of Gu Hongsheng’s family stayed up all night until dawn.
Under immense psychological pressure, Gu Yao finally fell asleep from exhaustion.
“Old Gu, what are we going to do about Yaoyao…”
After Gu Yao fell asleep, Jiang Qianhong and Gu Hongsheng went out onto the balcony, and Jiang Qianhong couldn’t help but start crying.
“Stop crying, if you cry yourself sick, who will take care of Yaoyao?”
Gu Hongsheng looked at his wife’s red and swollen eyes and felt a pang of heartache.
They had been married for decades, their bond was deep.
“I can’t help it, why is our family so unlucky this year? All those prayers were in vain.”
Jiang Qianhong wiped away her tears, suppressing the sadness in her heart.
“Sigh, I’ll arrange for a few psychologists to come today to provide psychological counseling for Yaoyao.”
“Let’s listen to the doctors’ advice; they are professionals.”
Gu Hongsheng had been active in the business world for half his life, but he had no experience in psychological care.
Professional matters should be left to professionals.
“My poor Yaoyao, how could she encounter such a thing…”
Jiang Qianhong said, sobbing.
Since learning of her daughter’s accident yesterday evening, her tears had almost run dry.
…
7:30 AM.
“Lazybones husband, hurry up and get up for breakfast.”
Xu Li, wearing a checkered apron, walked to the bedside and gently pinched Jiang Tao’s nose.
Looking at her husband’s sleepy face, there was no hint of annoyance, only infinite love.
“Why does my wicked husband seem to be getting more handsome?”
Looking at Jiang Tao’s handsome face, with its increasingly delicate skin and clearer features, Xu Li felt she could stare at him all day and never get tired.
If she didn’t sleep with Jiang Tao almost every night, she would also suspect, like others, that her husband had undergone plastic surgery in South Korea.
As soon as Jiang Tao opened his eyes, he saw Xu Li tilting her head, looking at him with interest.
The distance between their heads was less than 10 centimeters, and they could feel each other’s breath.
“Mmm…”
Jiang Tao reached out and pulled Xu Li’s head down, and their lips instantly met.
After a five-minute passionate kiss, Jiang Tao got up with a smile.
Xu Li fastened her bra clasp, looking at her naughty husband with a playfully annoyed expression.
Every time she came to wake him up, she inevitably got teased and taken advantage of by him.
“Oh, by the way, wife, I’m hiring an assistant for you today, do you want to go for an interview at the company?”
Jiang Tao said as he pulled up his pants, recalling the intelligence about Wang Xiaobai and mentioning it to Xu Li.
“Huh? Hiring an assistant for me? What kind of assistant are you hiring for me?”
Xu Li’s expression was a bit bewildered upon hearing Jiang Tao’s words, her dazed look being very cute.
Jiang Tao chuckled and teased, “Our wife is a future big star, can she manage without an assistant?”
“Tch, forget it, I don’t have that kind of status. Where am I at now to be assigned an assistant? People will think I’m putting on airs.”
Xu Li covered her mouth and smiled, not taking Jiang Tao’s words seriously.
Jiang Tao looked at Xu Li and said seriously:
“Silly wife, don’t laugh, I’m very serious. I happen to have a good candidate, and it’s best to recruit and cultivate her early so she’ll be more useful later.”
“A good candidate? Do I know her?”
Seeing that Jiang Tao wasn’t joking, Xu Li became interested in the person he mentioned.
Jiang Tao said, “You’ve met her and know her, the girl who delivered the popcorn bucket to our house last time, Wang Xiaobai, Wang Xiaohong’s sister.”
“Oh~ So it’s her! I remember her, she’s a well-behaved and efficient girl. Isn’t she working as a salesperson at that company?”
Xu Li had a good impression of Wang Xiaobai before, and when Jiang Tao mentioned her, the image of Wang Xiaobai immediately came to mind.
“Yesterday, while talking business with a client, I ran into her at Wangfu Teahouse. I think she handles things with a good sense of proportion.”
“Plus, her sister is dating our Shi Jie, so she’s practically family.”
“So I thought I’d poach her to train her. People you know well are trustworthy.”
“Moreover, when the script project starts, you’ll be acting and taking care of our daughter, so you’ll be very busy.”
“You’ll definitely need an assistant to handle various tasks and arrangements for you.
“Rather than scrambling to find someone you don’t know or understand at the last minute, it’s better to recruit and train someone in advance.”
Jiang Tao’s words were flawless, and Xu Li had no objections.
“Okay, I’ll listen to you, husband. I don’t have much to do this morning, I’ll go to the company and take a look.”
Xu Li was deeply touched by her husband’s thoughtfulness and meticulous arrangements for her.
After the couple finished discussing the hiring of an assistant, they got dressed and tidied up before going out together.
Jiang Wen and Tian Xiaomei watched the young couple leave, their faces showing an expression of knowing but not speaking.
Seeing their son and daughter-in-law so loving, the elderly couple felt very gratified.
It’s just that…
Tian Xiaomei felt a little guilty towards her excellent daughter-in-law.
But as soon as she thought that, she also felt a bit guilty towards Yuan Mengqi, who had left a good impression on her during their first meeting.
“Forget it, forget it, children and grandchildren have their own blessings.”
“How many more years will I live? Why should I worry about their affairs.”
Tian Xiaomei quickly convinced herself.
Frankly, she liked both Xu Li and Yuan Mengqi. If both could be her daughters-in-law…
“That might not be bad either?”
Tian Xiaomei was startled by the idea that suddenly appeared in her mind.
But upon closer consideration, it was indeed true!
Both Xu Li and Yuan Mengqi were wonderful to her.
One bought her a pair of shoes worth several thousand yuan today, and the other bought her a scarf worth several thousand yuan.
Being pampered by two daughters-in-law, the old ladies in the village could only envy her.
“Dad, Mom, can you finalize the shop today?”
“Once it’s finalized, have Yuan Mengqi’s side arrange for people to conduct on-site surveys and determine the renovation plan as soon as possible.”
Jiang Tao sat opposite his parents, picking up a savory pie and putting it in his mouth, saying casually.
“Yes, we can finalize it today. Your mother and I discussed it again last night, combining it with Mengqi’s suggestions.”
“We’ve decided to rent the store on Longxi Street.”
Jiang Wen looked at his eldest son, his eyes filled with comforting pride.
He had always been proud of his second son.
Walking on the street now, he felt his back straighten with confidence.
This was all the confidence his son had given him, even a sense of superiority.
Jiang Tao had brought glory to their branch of the Jiang family!
For the past decades and even centuries, their presence in the larger Jiang clan in Jiang Family Village had been minimal.
Other families had leaders in the military, civil servants in public security, procuratorate, and court, or entrepreneurs who became bosses.
For five generations, Jiang Wen’s branch of the family had been ordinary farmers, either farming in the village or working elsewhere.
Jiang Tao’s rise had instantly made their branch of the family stand tall in Jiang Family Village.
