Gu Ziyi didn't sleep well that night, and her sleep quality was extremely poor. She got up at six o'clock and had two slices of toast for breakfast. Then I was busy putting on makeup and changing clothes, repeatedly checking my appearance today, and then drove away from home.
Gu Ziyi owns three properties in Beijing, two of which are rented out, all at cabbage prices. After all, we are acquaintances, so it’s not easy to ask for a price.
She left home relatively early and did not catch the morning rush hour. Xiang Shen and Xu Ruanruan were not far behind her. She arrived with the front foot and they arrived with the back foot.
The board of directors is smaller than the senior staff. After all, only a handful of people control the lifeblood of the Gu family. It was the first time I participated in such a meeting and it was impossible not to panic.
Gu Ziyi is the boss in Youwen, and she has the final say in everything. Here... Tsk, she is just a little fish and shrimp. Gu Ziyi can see clearly that most people give her face only because of the word "Gu" in her surname.
She was sitting in a conference room with about a dozen people in the room. She had read their information in advance, so she knew it.
Yu Zidao and Qiu Zelin were sitting next to each other. Yu Zidao is fifty years old this year and is older. He knew Gu Ziyi and had met Gu Ziyi before. After all, he had been to Gu's house. Qiu Zelin has never met Gu Ziyi before, and today is the first time.
Qiu Zelin is a middle-aged man in his early forties. He is not fat and bald, but is neatly dressed. He wears glasses and looks like a gentleman.
Gu Ziyi didn't know what the two men planned, or whether Gu Cheng had explained anything in advance. After all, Gu Cheng is still in the hospital and busy with chemotherapy every day.
The meeting was held against Gu Ziyi, and there was constant bickering. This group of people is not all on the same front, and no one knows what hidden intentions each one has. If the words were a blade that stabbed Gu Ziyi, then Gu Ziyi would naturally have to deal with it well. If he hadn't stabbed Gu Ziyi, Gu Ziyi would have been happy to play dumb and avoid causing trouble.
This meeting is longer than yesterday, after all, there is a voting session later.
Older people always look down on young people. Especially men who hold great power look down on women. I think I should get married as soon as possible and then have a husband and raise children. There are very few women on the entire board of directors, and even fewer who can speak up.
Gu Ziyi watched them fight each other, their lips and teeth were sharp blades, killing each other.
When the voting finally took place, Gu Ziyi became really nervous and her whole heart ached. Fortunately, she has pretty good acting skills and doesn't show off her appearance.
Yu Zidao said a few words for Gu Ziyi: "Xiao Gu is the only child of Chairman Gu Cheng. As the saying goes, a tiger father has no son. I believe that Xiao Gu is capable, and I hope that Mr. Gu can let me see your future. strength."
Gu Ziyi smiled slightly: "Thank you, Mr. Yu, for your appreciation."
Qiu Zelin didn't say anything, he said very little, and he didn't specifically target Gu Ziyi.
Gu Ziyi was a little surprised that these two people who were the number one sources of instability were both quiet.
The final voting results came out, and there was only a two-vote difference between yes and no, which was a thrill.
All in all, the position is stable.
When leaving the conference room, Gu Ziyi's legs felt a little weak and she had been sitting for too long.
But she must not show it, everything must be stable.
Back in the office, Gu Ziyi asked Xu Ruanruan to make her a cup of coffee. She sat on the seat with her eyes closed, feeling exhausted both physically and mentally.
The coffee was delivered, and Xu Ruanruan and Xiang Shen continued to work. Gu Ziyi was the only one in the office. She turned her chair and looked outside. The sky is blue, the streets are busy with traffic, and high-rise buildings are close together.
I took a sip of coffee, it was very bitter. It suddenly stimulated her to wake up and dissipate her fatigue.
She is not suitable for these, but this is no reason to escape. Before Gu Cheng fell, all the problems were not so clear. After Gu Cheng fell... For Gu Ziyi, the mountain collapsed. Father is not such an indestructible figure. We have flesh and blood, we are human beings, we are subject to birth, old age, illness and death.
Gu Cheng has spent all his efforts on two things in his life, one is Gu family, and the other is Gu Ziyi.
Gu Cheng said: "You and Mrs. Gu are both of whom I am proud of throughout my life."
Therefore, she has to bear this responsibility. Although I say I am in control of my own life, I am not that carefree. Avoiding the problem won't solve the problem. She is an adult and should face it. She couldn't let her father's lifelong efforts turn into dust.
Since she saw the tall building rising and the banquet guests, she could not see the building collapse.
Gu Ziyi drank half a cup of coffee, and her mouth was filled with the bitter taste of coffee. She shook her head to get rid of the messy thoughts, and then continued working on the documents.
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At the airport gate, a young man was looking at his mobile phone. When he looked up again, the waiting person was already in front of him.
Jian Fan put away his phone and hugged the other person: "Hey, Luo Lian, long time no see."
Luo Lian patted Jian Fan on the back and smiled: "Long time no see." The last time they met, Jian Fan went abroad to see him. That was already a year ago.
Jian Fan came to the airport to pick him up, and not many people knew about Luo Lian's return. Luo Lian has been developing abroad in the past few years, and has only recently begun to prepare to return to China.
"Are you staying in a hotel?" Jian Fan glanced sideways at him.
Luo Lian tilted his head and looked at the scenery passing by outside the car window. His brown eyes were bright and clear, "I plan to rent a small apartment to live in first. I don't know yet...if I can stay."
Jian Fan looked forward, "Then you stay in the hotel first. I'll find an apartment for you. I'll let you know when I find it."
"Thank you." Luo Lian looked at Jian Fan.
Jian Fan laughed: "We are all brothers, why are you being polite to me?" Then the conversation changed, "Would you like to go out for a few drinks tonight?"
"Okay." Luo Lian took out his phone and unlocked the fingerprint lock. He had so few contacts that no one would send him a message. Nowadays, there are no unread messages in WeChat.
Luo Lian turned off the phone, feeling nothing at all.
"When are you going to see your dad?"
Luo Lian thought for a while: "It's only three or two days. I guess it would be bad for him to take the initiative to see me if I don't take the initiative to see him."
Jian Fan glanced at him and asked, "How are you doing abroad?"
"It's okay, not bad, not bad." It was very uncomfortable at first, but I still forced myself to adapt. Luo Lian was cruel enough to him, otherwise he would not have dared to stay abroad alone for so long.
Jian Fan knew more or less why Luo Lian went abroad, but he couldn't say anything. Luo Lian has his own considerations. No one can change the things he decides. He is paranoid and stubborn.
"Do you have any requirements for where you live?"
"It's quieter and greener. The house doesn't have to be particularly big. It's just me anyway. Just help me choose one."
(End of chapter)