Chapter 14 I'm so scared

  Gu Changfeng was furious, extremely angry that someone would try to use him to launder black money. When Gu Changfeng did business, although he often took risks and made daring decisions, he had never done anything illegal. This was because Gu Changfeng understood that no matter how powerful one seemed at the moment, once they broke the law, the government could bring them down in an instant, leaving them with nothing. No matter how great a person's abilities were, it was impossible to resist the mighty machinery of the state.

  If it weren't for Hu Lao's face, Gu Changfeng would have definitely scolded Ding Dawei severely today.

  "Alas..." Gu Changfeng sighed and thought to himself: What kind of person is this Ding Dawei, how can he be so close to Hu Lao?

  "Chairman, where are we going now?" the driver asked.

  "Oh, let's go home." Gu Changfeng said casually.

  The driver started the car and drove away slowly.

  Gu Changfeng sat in the back seat, frowning tightly, with a look of deep concern.

  "Buzz, buzz, buzz..." The phone suddenly started vibrating.

  Gu Changfeng took out his mobile phone and saw that it was a call from Hu Lao. He hesitated for a moment before answering: "Hello?"

  "Sorry about this, Chang Feng, I've put you in a difficult position today." Hu Lao's apologetic voice came from the phone.

  "Mr. Hu, don't say that, I... Mr. Hu, there's something I'm not sure if I should mention." Gu Changfeng was still quite polite, as Mr. Hu had a lot of prestige and influence in Lanzhou City, and Gu didn't want to offend him.

  "You said," Old Hu said.

  "I don't know what your relationship with Ding Dawei is, but I still advise you to keep a certain distance from him. If something happens, you will be implicated." Gu Changfeng hesitated for a moment before speaking slowly. Money laundering is not a trivial matter, and if the government finds out, Ding Dawei will definitely not be able to get away with it. Hu Lao, who helped Ding Dawei make connections, will also be affected.

  "Thank you for your kindness, but I owe Ding Da a great favor, and I must help him." Hu Lao said with resignation.

  Gu Changfeng furrowed his brow: "Hu Lao, no matter what, I advise you to reconsider. There are many ways to return a favor without breaking the law." Gu Changfeng was speaking with good intentions, not wanting Hu Lao to get into trouble.

  "I know what I'm doing, Chang Feng," said Hu Lao. "I don't want today's events to affect our friendship."

  "In my heart, you will always be a senior."

  "With your words, I'm at ease. Alright, let's stop here for now, I still have some things to take care of." After saying that, Old Hu hung up the phone.

  Gu Changfeng put away his phone and let out a long sigh.

  ......

  Unconsciously, three days have passed again.

  Lin San has been living a fulfilling life these past few days. Although standing guard at the building entrance every day is tiring, he can see Gu Jialan's figure every day, and Lin San is still quite satisfied in his heart.

  The work of a security guard is actually quite easy, every day except for standing guard, it's patrolling, occasionally handling some disputes, the cafeteria also provides free meals, in short, being a security guard at Ding Sheng Group is really not bad.

  Daxian Guangyuanzi has also been very quiet recently, without causing trouble for Lin San. Every day, except for drinking and sitting, he occasionally makes a few sarcastic remarks to Lin San.

  Lin San still went home from work every day and hid in his bedroom to practice his immortal techniques, unfortunately, he didn't make any progress.

  Lin San initially still had some respect for Guang Yuansu, after all, he was a god. However, as time went on, Lin San discovered that Guang Yuansu was actually a super old rascal. Despite living for thousands of years, his heart was still like that of a child, and his words were unbridled. He often did things that made Lin San laugh and cry at the same time. Over time, Lin San also became less reserved in his speech towards Guang Yuansu.

  To be able to work as a security guard at Ding Sheng Group for a long time, Lin San goes jogging outside for half an hour every morning and then practices some martial arts moves. After a long time, Lin San finds that his physical strength has indeed improved. As for martial arts, since he hasn't had the opportunity to practice, Lin San doesn't know how capable he is. However, in Guo Yuanzi's words, "Lin San's current skills are just trash."

  Dingsheng Group has more than 200 security guards, the head is Security Department Director Xiahou, under him is a deputy director named Guan Yue, and then there are team leaders for each small group.

  Lin San currently belongs to the lowest level of security guards, doing the most tiring work and earning the least amount of money.

  It's human nature to want to move up in life, and Lin San is no exception. However, Lin San wants to move up for another reason - to get closer to Gu Jialan.

  ......

  30th floor.

  Chairman's Office.

  Gu Changfeng sat on a chair, smiling and gazing at Gu Jialan.

  Gu Jialan pouted her small mouth and was visibly upset.

  "Jialan, General Qi's son is quite a catch, isn't he? A Ph.D. and an only child, he's very well-matched with you." Gu Changfeng said with a smile.

  "I've said it before, I don't want to talk about this now." Gu Jialan said stiffly.

  "You're already 26 years old, and you can't be considered young anymore, it's time..." Gu Changfeng advised.

  "Dad, you asked me to come today just to tell me this?" Gu Jialan interrupted Gu Changfeng's words.

  Gu Changfeng smiled: "Director Qi invited us to his home for dinner tonight, you'd better dress up nicely tonight..."

  "I'm busy tonight, Dad. If there's nothing else, I'll head back first." After finishing speaking, Gu Jialan turned around and left the office.

  "This child is getting more and more unreasonable."

  "Ring...ring...ring..." The phone on the office desk rang out.

  "Hello?"

  "Long Feng, I'm Lu Chao." A bright and cheerful laughter came from the receiver.

  "Lu Chao? How did you think of calling me?" Gu Changfeng said with surprise and delight. Lu Chao was Gu Changfeng's best friend, the two had previously done business together, but later parted ways. Currently, Lu Chao is developing his career in another province, it is said that he has developed quite well and has become a famous rich man.

  "I came to Lanzhou for a business deal. Are you free tonight? Let's get together and have a good time?" Lu Chao said.

  "Alright, you choose the place, I'll treat!" Gu Changfeng said with a smile.

  "Of course it's on you, now that you're the richest man in Blue State. If I don't take advantage of you, it wouldn't be right." Lu Chao said with a chuckle.

  "Now I suppose everyone knows that I am the richest man in Blue State." Gu Changfeng sighed and shook his head. Nowadays, no matter who sees him, they will say that he is the richest man in Blue State. At first, Gu Changfeng still felt quite proud of it, but after hearing it many times, he feels particularly bored and tired of it.

  "Tonight at 6 o'clock, meet at the Mingzhu Hotel, how about it?" asked Lu Chao.

  "No problem." Gu Changfeng had no objection. In Lanzhou City, it was estimated that a better gathering place than the Mingzhu Hotel could not be found.

  "By the way, I also made an appointment with a few old friends today, and we'll get together." Lu Chao said suddenly.

  "Old friend?" Gu Changfeng was taken aback.

  "Wu Mengjiao, Wang Hai and Pang Guoming." Lu Chao did not hide it and directly said all the people who were invited.

  "What? You've also made an appointment with Wu Mengjiao?" Gu Changfeng's mouth was agape, his eyebrows furrowed tightly.

  "What's wrong? It's been so long, can't you let go of Wu Mengjiao?" Lu Chao said with a smile.

  "What are you talking about? My daughter is all grown up... I just feel a bit embarrassed..." Gu Changfeng hastily explained.

  "It's been so many years since everything happened, and all the grudges have dissipated. You won't want to spend your whole life without seeing Wu Mengjiao, will you?" Lu Chao said with a smirk.

  Gu Changfeng nodded after a moment of contemplation: "Alright, I'll go tonight."

  "Haha...... This is more like your style, Gu Changfeng. Alright, let's just talk about this for now. See you tonight, no excuses." With that, Lu Chao hung up the phone.

  Gently putting down the microphone, Gu Changfeng let out a long sigh, and scenes of past events played back in his mind one after another...

  When Gu Changfeng was young, he had nothing and was a poor man. One day, he met a girl named Wu Mengjiao by chance. The two had good feelings for each other, but Wu Mengjiao's family did not accept Gu Changfeng because they looked down on his poverty. Later, Wu Mengjiao could not withstand the pressure from her family and suggested running away with Gu Changfeng, but after careful consideration, he refused.

  Gu Changfeng still vividly remembers that it was a rainy night, Wu Mengjiao cried her heart out and finally gave Gu Changfeng a slap in the face before running away. Later, Wu Mengjiao went abroad to study, and 30 years passed in the blink of an eye. Gu Changfeng never saw Wu Mengjiao again, but later heard that she married a wealthy foreign businessman.

  I never thought I'd see Wu Mengjiao again, and I'm still a little excited.

  At 6 o'clock in the evening, Gu Changfeng arrived at the Mingzhu Hotel on time.

  Lu Chao, dressed in a white suit, had been waiting in the hotel lobby for some time. When he saw Gu Changfeng, Lu immediately went up to him and gave him a big hug.

  Gu Changfeng also hugged Lu Chao tightly.

  Although they haven't seen each other for many years, the feelings between them are still very deep and not at all unfamiliar.

  After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lu Chao pulled Gu Changfeng into the elevator and arrived at the 18th floor, then pushed open the door to a private room.

  Wang Hai, Pang Guoming and Wu Mengjiao were already seated in the private room.

  When he saw Wu Mengjiao, Gu Changfeng was taken aback for a moment, and his eyes revealed a complex expression. Wu Mengjiao still looked young and beautiful, not showing any signs of aging at all.

  At this time, Wu Mengjiao was also quietly looking at Gu Changfeng, her expression somewhat excited.

  "Long Wind! Long time no see, you're still so spirited!" Wang Hai walked over and grasped Gu Changfeng's hand.

  Gu Changfeng smiled: "Wang Hai, it's been years since we last met. You've gotten even fatter. I'm sure you're at least 200 pounds now."

  "What's so heavy? I'm at most 180 pounds!" Wang Hai said discontentedly.

  Pang Guoming chuckled and said, "Chang Feng, don't believe Wang Hai's words. Just the day before yesterday, he weighed himself and was a full 220 pounds."

  Wang Hai glared at Pang Guoming: "Go ahead and expose my old bottom."

  "What I'm saying is true," said Pang Guoming.

  "You say it again and I'll chop you up!" Wang Hai shouted.

  Wang Hai and Pang Guoming are very close friends, often bickering, occasionally exposing each other's shortcomings.

  Gu Changfeng shook his head: "You two are already so old, yet you're still bickering like children. I'm really fed up with you both."

  "They're like that every time they meet, I think it's just their nature and can't be changed," Lu Chao said with a smile.

  At this time, Wu Mengjiao slowly stood up from the chair and walked to Gu Changfeng's side, extending her slender white hand: "Long time no see."

  Gu Changfeng was taken aback, reached out and grasped Wu Mengjiao's small hand, still as soft as before: "Mengjiao, after all these years, you're still so young and beautiful."

  Wu Mengjiao covered her mouth and smiled: "I'm almost 50 years old, I'm getting old."

  Gu Changfeng shook his head: "No, you don't look old at all." Gu Changfeng was telling the truth. Wu Mengjiao took good care of herself, her skin was still smooth, her figure was still slender, and her eyes were still bright... If there had to be a change in Wu Mengjiao, it would be that there were a few more fine lines at the corners of her eyes.

  "Are you two done flirting? Our stomachs are growling loudly!" Lu Chao joked.

  Wu Mengjiao glared at Lu Chao: "You'd better stop spouting nonsense, or I'll cut off your tongue!"

  Lu Chao covered his chest with both hands and made a frightened expression on his face: "I'm so scared!"