It's really hard to understand why rich people like to adopt an adopted son.
Li Wenshu wanted to adopt one, and so did the old man Zhou. Do they think their property is not enough to divide, or just like to hear the words "daddy" and "mommy"?
If one day she becomes a billionaire, she must spend money until her hands are soft every day. Before she dies, she must enjoy herself to the fullest. She won't close her eyes until she spends all her property.
Thinking about it this way, she seems to be a miser.
It is really inappropriate to go on a business trip during working hours. Wen Baozhu turned the pen in her hand and forced herself to come back to her senses.
Although the old man Zhou relented that day and said that he was willing to cooperate with the Fu family, he was no longer able to take care of it. He handed it all over to his adopted son.
He also gave her an empty promise on the spot, saying that his adopted son would contact her later.
After that, Wen Baozhu conducted various investigations. Whether it was news or gossip, even the paparazzi who were always sensitive to the news seemed to have their noses fail. There was not a single piece of news about the old man Zhou adopting an adopted son.
Could it be that he was rejecting her politely that day and fabricated a person out of thin air to hinder her?
Wen Baozhu was annoyed. She took out her mobile phone and checked the calendar. There were less than ten days left until the project was launched.
If this continues, what can she tell Li Wenshu?
She can't be cheeky enough to call the old man Zhou again and ask him the name of his adopted son and where he lives.
There must be a limit to asking for favors.
The old man had made it very clear that day: She could only wait.
She waited and waited, and finally caught the person she was waiting for. It was the secretary of the other party who came to visit her in person and asked if she had time tonight.
Wen Baozhu immediately stood up and agreed without thinking, "I have time. I can meet at any time."
"President Gu asked me to convey to you that his workload has increased sharply in the past few days. He originally planned to make an appointment with you a few days ago, but he didn't invite you until today. Please forgive him."
President Gu.
In a flash, Wen Baozhu immediately remembered this name, and also remembered that Fu Lian had reminded her indifferently before.
The old man Zhou adopted Gu Xiujing as his adopted son.
Since they were old acquaintances, she had a little bit of confidence in her heart. Wen Baozhu quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
She bent her lips and showed a standard smile: "It doesn't matter. Please tell him not to feel too guilty. I will arrive on time tonight."
...
At seven o'clock in the evening, the lights were just coming on.
The tram passed through Tsim Sha Tsui all the way. The sea breeze blew past the corner of her clothes along the asphalt road, and even her breath was salty.
Before coming to Hong Kong, Wen Baozhu had read travel guides and said that the sunny evenings in Hong Kong were most suitable for taking the sunset tram.
Going around the whole Hong Kong Peninsula for a circle, you can see the real prosperity of Hong Kong at night.
It's a pity that she had been in Hong Kong for almost half a year, but she still didn't have such an opportunity.
The most common means of transportation she took was the special car that Fu Lian arranged for her.
There was a saying called "Hong Kong drifters"; she didn't know if her wealthy life could be considered a "Hong Kong drifter".
But she still had to look at people's faces and endure hardships.
In the Western restaurant.
Gu Xiujing reserved a seat by the sea. When he saw Wen Baozhu coming in, he raised his arm and waved at her.
Wen Baozhu walked over, "Sorry to keep you waiting."
Gu Xiujing shook his head: "I just arrived not long ago. There was a client who was too difficult to deal with today."
When everyone was here, the waiter brought over the menu.
Gu Xiujing still remembered Wen Baozhu's preferences and taboos. He ordered a few dishes, and the waiter politely stepped back.
The two chatted a few words about today's topic to get closer. Gu Xiujing's eyes fell on Wen Baozhu.
She was wearing a beige cashmere coat today, a woolen round brimmed hat, and a pair of pearl earrings on her ears. She was rich and generous.
However, compared to her before, she was obviously much thinner.
Gu Xiujing had also heard the recent news.
Besides being heartache, he was also dissatisfied.
At that time, because of Wen Baozhu's pregnancy, he gave up the opportunity to fight for her; but he made her suffer these hardships. Now the whole person was like a peeled layer of skin.
Besides being heartache, it was still heartache.
"The last time I saw you, you looked in good spirits." Gu Xiujing deliberately got closer.
Wen Baozhu replied calmly: "It's my first time spending winter in Hong Kong. I'm not used to the diet."
Was it because she was not used to the diet, or was she not used to the environment in the Fu family?
Gu Xiujing narrowed his eyes.
Wen Baozhu didn't want to talk to him about extra topics. She directly took out the documents she brought from her handbag and pushed them onto the table.
"That day I had a simple conversation with the old man Zhou about the investment plan. He thought the general direction was okay. Please also take a look at it, President Gu, to see if there are any other omissions."
Gu Xiujing took it over and flipped through the documents, "Did you make this plan?"
Wen Baozhu was a little nervous: "Yes, I collected some previous materials these days, including the suggestions of the old man Zhou. I added them all in."
"Very good, very user-friendly." Gu Xiujing closed the folder and smiled slightly: "I heard that you have been in the Gu family for a while. I didn't expect you to progress so quickly."
He joked half seriously: "It was my fault that I was a step late. I let the Gu family take the lead and lost a genius like you."
Wen Baozhu smiled but didn't say anything. She was more confident in her heart: "If President Gu thinks there is no problem, then -"
"Baozhu." Gu Xiujing suddenly called her name, "Why are we so strange to each other? Aren't you and I friends?"
Wen Baozhu paused slightly.
Gu Xiujing stared at her face: "I've heard that you're not doing well in the Fu family. Why didn't you come to me for help?"
Wen Baozhu bit her lip hard.
"Before you were pregnant, I considered your physical condition. It was not convenient for me to cause you any more trouble," Gu Xiujing lowered his voice, "He did such a thing as an older brother. He is immoral. Now he has also caused your child to be lost. Why are you still staying by his side?"
"Serving him and doing things for him, aren't you a little bit dissatisfied?" Gu Xiujing was angry, "Wen Baozhu, this is not the you I know."
Wen Baozhu listened quietly to Gu Xiujing's questions and remained silent.
It wasn't until he had said all his words that she gently raised her head and looked directly into Gu Xiujing's eyes.
Those eyes were very calm and did not contain any emotions, "President Gu told me before that he had returned to Fucheng once to see my grandmother."
Gu Xiujing did not hesitate: "Yes, I went back to see your grandmother for you."
"Is she okay?"
Gu Xiujing: "Very good. It's just that the weather has cooled down, and the old lady has a cold."
Since he had lied before, he had to round it up.
Wen Baozhu smiled and was not surprised by this answer at all.
She took a sip of the hot water in the cup, and the corners of her lips lifted slightly: "President Gu, my grandmother has passed away."
A light sentence made Gu Xiujing immediately stunned there.
Passed away?
"Baozhu, I..."
Wen Baozhu saw his panic, but she was calmer and more calm than him, "President Gu, I don't know why you lied to me at that time, but it's meaningless to entangle these things now."
Gu Xiujing was ashamed, "I apologize to you."
Wen Baozhu shook her head. Her expression was extremely calm: "You don't need to apologize to me. This is not your responsibility at all."
"What I mean is, my business has nothing to do with President Gu."