Chapter 218: A Pool of Stagnant Water
When I got home in the evening, I couldn't help but take out the text message that Zheng Biyao sent me again, and suddenly found that it was a little different.
The punctuation at the end of the last sentence is a comma, not a period.
As far as I know, she was a perfectionist, and no matter how busy and flustered she was, she couldn't have made that mistake.
Is it that she still wants to say something later, she thinks it is inappropriate, and she deleted it again, so what she sent me was such a slightly mutilated version.
If so, what exactly is the sentence she deleted, is it to tell me who the people around me should be careful about
There must be no problem with a few of us, we grew up together since childhood, and we know the roots, so they naturally won't harm me.
So, is it Zheng Huaiyuan?
Because I couldn't find Zheng Biyao, I had to put this matter aside for the time being and start preparing for Gai's annual shareholders' meeting.
It's just that I suddenly remembered one more thing, Gai's development has been getting better and better in recent years, and the annual growth of wealth is a double-digit percentage, no wonder my father and Shang Ruying don't give up.
However, I won't be looking for them for a while.
I suspect that on the day of the shareholders' meeting, they will come to me on their own initiative.
Unexpectedly, I overestimated their patience, and the day before the shareholders' meeting, they came to me.
came together, as well as Gui Chenxi and Zhou Freehand.
In the past few years, I know that Gui Chenxi has done a good job in Zhou's family, and several projects he is responsible for have achieved good results. And he is much calmer now, especially since Zhou Xiyi gave birth to a child, why did he come over
Could it be, he also wants to come and get a piece of the pie
As soon as we met, my dad got straight to the point: "Gai Si, I brought the lawyer today, let's talk about it, what is this Gai's surname?"
I saw it at a glance, and I was full of anger in my heart, but I couldn't bear it: "Why bother so much, waste each other's time, say, what do you want"
He didn't speak, as if he hadn't thought about it, but Shang Ruying said: "Your father wants his previous shares and wants to go back to work in the Gai family." ”
I sneered: "Dreaming." Now that Gai is in my hands, there is no reason to return it. ”
Shang Ruying's face changed suddenly: "Gai Si, everyone is their own person, do you really want to make such a fuss?"
My eyes swept over, Gui Chenxi looked at me helplessly, what did he want to say, and finally Zhou Shuyi got up and looked at me a little timidly: "Little uncle, take a step to speak, okay?"
Seeing that they had no ill intentions, I nodded and motioned for her to follow me to another small living room.
She was very apologetic: "Little uncle, I'm sorry, Chenxi and I can't persuade their two elders, please forgive me." I've done some wrong things before, but I've really been able to do it in the past few years."
I waved my hand: "I know, you don't have to say, I believe you." ”
She breathed a sigh of relief: "In fact, in the past few years, the Zhou family has developed quite well, and my father is also willing to give Chen Xi a chance." Just today, my dad called me and scooped up and persuaded my grandparents not to make a fuss. But they just didn't listen, and they didn't know who had locked up the soup. ”
Who else could it be, they and Zheng Biyao poured soup into each other.
"Are they short of money?"
Zhou Xianyi shook his head: "I haven't heard of it, they are on a small island in Italy all the year round, and Chenxi and I give them pocket money every month." Moreover, my grandfather invested in stocks and made a lot of money, so it was impossible to be short of money. Chen Xi and I guessed that we shouldn't be able to swallow that breath. After all, back then, Gai's"
She didn't say any more, but looked at me cautiously: "Little uncle, don't be like them. If they offend you in any way, I apologize to you on their behalf. ”
I smiled heartily: "Freehand, to be honest, I feel very comforted to see you and Chenxi like this now." This matter has nothing to do with you, I will deal with it at my discretion. ”
While he was talking, the key was very anxious and knocked on the door outside: "Childe, the old lady and the second master are here." ”
If my mom comes, it won't be bad, at least I can watch a good show.
I don't know if it's because Jiang Beiyi left me, I think in the past few years, my heart has become harder and harder, and I am no longer so easily moved.
So when I saw my mother snatch some documents from the lawyer's hand and tear them to shreds without saying a word, and then smashed them in the faces of my father and Shang Ruying, I actually felt very relieved.
Shang Ruying tore my dad away, and she raised her hand to hit my mom.
But she probably forgot that in the past few years, the hard-hearted and angry people who have grown up are not only me, but also my mother.
My mother grabbed her hand and slammed it away: "Where did the rough village woman come from, get out of here." ”
Shang Ruying repaid when she heard this: "Don't deceive people too much, we are here today to get back what belongs to us, and we won't leave if we don't get it." ”
My mother was too lazy to talk nonsense to her: "Don't go, right, you call trespassing on the house, housekeeper, call the police." ”
When Shang Ruying heard this, she sat on the sofa with her hands on her chest: "You call the police, let everyone judge and judge, who is right and who is wrong." Shang Ruyu, I've endured you for so many years, and I've had enough of it. Today, let's settle the new accounts and the old accounts together. ”
My mother gritted her teeth angrily: "It's not good to have new accounts and old accounts together, I'll tell you what you have done." And you, Uncle Gai, don't you feel that you are ashamed of the ancestors of the Gai family?"
My dad lowered his head, but in less than three seconds, he became arrogant: "I'm ashamed that it's my business, I don't need you to care." Anyway, Gai Si must return my shares to me, otherwise I will have to go to court. ”
My mother sneered: "You are not afraid of going to court, I will sue you for falsifying the paternity test, which will harm Zheng Biyao and Jiang Beiyi"
My dad suddenly interrupted: "Shang Ruyu, what nonsense are you talking about"
"I'm talking nonsense, Gai Yinbo, let's stop acting. If I don't have evidence in my hand, will I talk nonsense Zheng Biyao did the paternity test The hospital, especially the doctor, received a lot of benefits from you, I just need to move my fingers here, your eldest nephew, the doctor's qualification certificate will be revoked, if I am more ruthless, it is okay to let him go to jail. ”
My dad didn't speak, but Shang Ruying crossed his waist: "Shang Ruyu, you are really good at making up stories." If you have evidence, just show it, don't come here to do all this nonsense. Yes, I have a big nephew who is a doctor, but they are."
"What is it, is it a top student of the medical school of a famous university in the United States, is it Shang Ruying, do you have to ask me to bring out your old bottom, do you want evidence, is it, I just have it with me." My mother took a file bag from the driver's hand, opened it and took out some photos and a few volumes of audio recordings, "This is given to me by Zheng Biyao, she has long known that you are uneasy and kind, so she prepared these in advance." There are photos of you meeting, as well as recordings, and you instigated her to ask Zheng Long for shares, and do you remember the two masters with deep backgrounds in the prison, what did you do?
Xiao Jiang has been away for a few years, what have you said behind your back, what have you done in the past few years, how many times have you stabbed Gai Si in the back, I really think I don't know if I don't care about you, it's because of the past. If you keep chattering, don't blame me for being ruthless. ”
Shang Ruying was a little lacking in confidence, and her tone became weaker: "Shang Ruyu, you have less blood and spew, who do you think will believe it"
"It doesn't matter believe it or not, the police look at the evidence. Do you think that I only have these in my hands, then you also underestimate me too much, how can I be such an impulsive person. How dare I show off in front of you without a full deal of me. But Shang Ruying, listen to me, we build a family, not anyone can bully it. ”
Shang Ruying snorted coldly: "Yes, yes, no one dares to bully you, you just move your fingers, the old lady of the Luo family and the old lady of the Guan family, as well as the old man of the Yong family, including Lei Ling Longjue's grandmother, all came to threaten me." ”
"You deserve it, people can't live if they do evil, who can you blame"
"I have done my own evil, where have I done my own evil, but you should say, if you are invincible, those small actions I have done, will they hurt you?"
My mother sighed: "Shang Ruying, do you know why I have been keeping my eyes open and closing my eyes, and now I will tell you if I have evidence Your small actions naturally can't hurt us, but those who said Jiang Beiyi and the small bottle cap behind your back, do you think it's appropriate You are an elder, they are juniors." Besides, they're pitiful enough, how can you talk nonsense everywhere Empathy, if I talk about freehand children outside, it's cursed, how do you feel when you say freehand by many men"
It turned out that she was talking about Jiang Beiyi and the vial cap behind her back, and I stood up suddenly: "What, you said that the vial cap is cursed, say Jiang Beiyi"
I can't say anything, I still don't dare to think back to that experience, I'm afraid I'll kill someone.
Gui Chenxi hurriedly jumped out: "Little uncle, listen to me, my grandmother is confused, she just can't swallow this breath." I apologize to you and Jiang Beiyi on her behalf. Don't worry, I've already discussed with Freehand, and we'll apologize when the Gai's shareholders' meeting is over. ”
Who knows Shang Ruying's hard mouth: "Why do you want to apologize in the newspaper, I want to apologize for what I said wrong, I am telling the truth, Gai's is ours." ”
My mother pouted: "You're wrong, Gai's was jointly created by me and Gai Yinbo, and it has nothing to do with you." Although now that I am divorced from him, you are his legal wife. But don't forget, how did Gai get into Gai Si's hands in the first place. And, if I'm not mistaken, you took a lot of money and promised to give up your shares. Why do you see that Gai's momentum is fierce now, and he regrets it?"
"I just regret it, I just want shares, we just want to go back to work at Gai's."
My mom nodded: "Okay, tomorrow's shareholders' meeting, see what the shareholders say." His second uncle, according to the rules and regulations, how can they get back the shares. ”
Gai Yinzhong looked at me and smiled slightly: "Sister-in-law, you forgot that you need to get the consent of more than 60% of the shareholders, and you have to use the same price to get the shares back." Chenxi, is the same with the Zhou family?"
Gui Chenxi was stunned: "Yes, that's the case." ”
Shang Ruying shouted suddenly: "What, money of the same price, Gai's stock is so valuable now, tell us where to get so much money at once." ”
Gai Yinzhong shrugged: "If you can't take it out, then you have to wait for next year's shareholders' meeting." However, according to the current momentum of Gai's, the stock price next year will be twice as high as it is now. According to me, big brother, you still miscalculated. I reminded you before, how can you have both the country and no one, it was you who chose a woman without hesitation, and now what is the trouble. Don't you know how hard Gai Si has been in the past few years, he is a good boy, if you don't make such a fuss, he may give you a sum of alimony. When you make such a fuss, the only remaining affection is also lost by you. ”
My dad sighed, for so many years, his brain has been controlled by Shang Ruying.
"What kind of thing are you, you are also worthy to point fingers at me, you are just a dog raised by Shang Ruyu and Gai Si."
This is very ugly, and even Zhou Xianyi's face changed: "Grandma, please don't say that"
Gai Yinzhong was quite calm, pouting: "If a dog can also have a stake in Gai's, then are you not as good as a dog?"
This is a complete farce, and Shang Ruying is aggressive and chattering, just to get the shares back.
In the end, she was already a little crazy, and she let out words to leave us with nothing, and in the end she was forcibly taken away by Gui Chenxi.
My dad walked at the end, as if he was about to say something, but finally shook his head, sighed and left.
My mother relaxed, handed the things to the driver, and told Gai Yinzhong: "I told you to pay close attention to the movements of other shareholders, and if there is anything abnormal, don't be taken advantage of by that woman." ”
Gai Yinzhong nodded: "Everything is normal, don't worry, our Gai's shareholders have a very high ideological consciousness, and they won't smash their own jobs." ”
I walked over and sighed infinitely: "Mom, why didn't you tell me these things before?"
My mother sighed: "Gai Si, how you have come over all these years, no one knows better than me. Mom is old and can't help you anymore, but don't worry, I won't let anyone bully our family. Fortunately, with your second uncle helping you, I am also relieved. ”
Gai Yinzhong smiled: "Sister-in-law, you're polite, this is what I should do." We are a family, and we should be in harmony. ”
At the shareholders' meeting the next day, my dad and Shang Ruying really arrived as scheduled, and I only learned last night that they had been firing the shareholders of the Gai family in private, trying to do something, but in my opinion, the effect was very little.
At least, when I entered the door, those shareholders were still polite as usual: "Gaisi, you are here, I have been waiting for you for a long time, this year's dividends are twice as much as last year, follow you, make money, and we will serve you." ”
I nodded, walked over and sat down, and glanced at the people present, who were sitting precariously, as in previous years, and seemed to attach great importance to this shareholders' meeting.
Shang Ruying had a sad face, and my dad was expressionless.
I opened the folder and motioned for Liang Ou to read out the financial statements for the fourth quarter of this year, followed by some of the company's new initiatives and new projects that were about to start.
Two old shareholders asked two questions about the new project, and the others had no opinion.
Shareholders' meetings never last more than two hours.
In the end, it was my dad and Shang Ruying who wanted to get their shares back.
As soon as Gai Yinzhong opened his mouth, an old shareholder took the case: "I took the money and left, but now that I see that Gai's development is good, I want to return the shares, how can there be such a cheap thing"
"That's it, what kind of system is this, our Gai family is a big company."
"Yes, we strongly disagree."
"That is, we are clean up to the source, and we must not be damaged by the crooked winds and evil ways. Cover four, you have to take care of it, but you have to be worthy of what we have
Shareholder. ”
In the end, it was an old shareholder of Gai's who had been following my dad and said: "In fact, he is the Gai family, and it is understandable that he wants the shares back, Gai's is so rich now, what will happen if he gives him some shares?"
Someone immediately objected: "How can you say it lightly if you give him some shares, you come to give, give you to them, don't be a shareholder, don't want dividends, give them all, are you willing?"
The man immediately weakened his momentum: "I just said casually, why are you so serious"
The old shareholder asked me to drink tea and play golf every weekend, and his heart was naturally towards me: "Why be so serious, if you don't take it seriously, when Gai Si didn't take over Gai's family, we old guys would have starved to death a long time ago, where is there so much money to travel around the world to play golf and ski, where is there so much money to see eighteen-year-old beauties." ”
As soon as he finished speaking, the other shareholders laughed, and two of them got up: "Yes, yes, yes, we old immortals are now so poor that we only have money left." By the way, Gai Si, don't forget this weekend's golf. It wasn't bad that I brought that little beauty last time."
A few of them just love to be poor, in fact, how can they have that flowery intestines, that is, they look at the current atmosphere and sing double reeds.
"Come on, come on, old rules, vote by show of hands. Don't delay, it's my grandson's birthday, and I'm going to buy a gift for that big baby. ”
At the suggestion of the two old shareholders, everyone voted, and as I expected, only the small shareholders agreed to return the shares to Shang Ruying.
Gai Yinzhong made a decision, and then announced the adjournment of the meeting.
In less than a minute, there were only a few of us left in the huge conference room.
Shang Ruying was angry, naturally unconvinced, she sarcastically mocked me for not knowing what kind of fox means I used to buy those shareholders, as if I was a fox spirit who confused men.
Fortunately, this time my dad was wiser, and while persuading Shang Ruying, he asked me to go first.
I really don't have time to spend with them, I have more important things to do.
In the past few years since Jiang Beiyi left, I have seen Xiaoliang slap me counted, he spent most of his time in Singapore, occasionally went to the Netherlands to accompany Zheng Long, and then went to Wucheng to have dinner with Zheng's family.
I have to say that the relationship between him and Zheng Huaiyuan is really good, Zheng Huaiyuan was drunk, and he rushed over from Singapore overnight, which made the people who eat melons wonder if these two people have an ulterior relationship.
Xiaoliang is also very powerful, the Gu Ling Group, which has long been at a dead end, has come back to life under his leadership, I have to say that it is a miracle, even Luo San said that this kid is half a business wizard.
Niuniu came along, and when I went in, the little girl ran over enthusiastically, pulling my arm and shaking: "Uncle Nie, I haven't seen you for a long time, I miss you so much." ”
I smiled and touched her head: "Wasn't it still in Germany last week, Xiao Qi?"
She blushed: "He, as soon as he returned to Cannes, he said that he would go back to the old house to accompany his grandmother to dinner, and he didn't allow me to go with him." ”
I laughed more and more, I know exactly how the little girl has moved Xiao Qi step by step in the past few years.
I'm really happy for them.
Xiao Liang was sitting precariously, and when he saw me, he was also faint: "Master Gai, I haven't seen you for a long time, don't come unharmed." ”
Since Jiang Beiyi left, he no longer calls me Uncle Nie, and he no longer gives me a smile.
I know he has a grudge in his heart, after all, it is his sister, he said, although he and Jiang Beiyi are half-brothers, but he sees her as more important than his life.
He hates me and blames me, and he deserves it.
After sitting down, Niuniu eagerly poured us tea: "Uncle Nie, aunt and grandmother, they are all right, I will go to see her tomorrow." ”
I knew she was easing the mood, and I smiled, "It's good, she's mentioned you a few times, and always remembers your favorite food." ”
Xiao Liang snorted softly: "I'm in a hurry, Gai Gongzi, if you have something to say." ”
Niuniu winked at me, I knew it, and said, "That's the case, your mother's side, I need to know something, you see"
Xiao Liang's face changed suddenly: "I said a long time ago, I don't have a mother like that, and she doesn't have a son like me." If I hadn't promised my sister, I would have been"
He didn't continue, took a sip of tea, and looked at me: "I heard that the slut is dead"
I hummed and forgot what I was going to talk about.
He clenched the teacup suddenly: "Just die, it's too cheap for her." Did she say anything before she died?"
I laughed at myself: "She said she knew where Jiang Beiyi was"
He stood up suddenly, because the strength was too great, the tea was spilled, he grabbed my hand, his eyes were scarlet, and his tone trembled: "What, she knows where my sister is"
I understand his excitement very well, his relationship with Jiang Beiyi is really not something that ordinary sisters and brothers can catch up with.
"No, she lied to me, her purpose is "
He raised his hand to interrupt me, his face already excited: "But that's right, just that kind of slut, how can you believe her words." Unless, she hid her sister, but how could it be?"
I nodded: "You're right, that kind of person can't be trusted. ”
He suddenly covered his face and sighed in a sighing tone: "I know, you have had a bad time in the past few years, how can I not be so good to me, she is the person who understands me best in the world, but I have no ability, I promised to protect her." In the past few years, I haven't slept a day, and as soon as I close my eyes, it's as if I see her, standing in the middle of a sea of people, and asking me, why don't you save her, why don't you save the bottle cap"
Niuniu cried all of a sudden: "Don't say it, don't say it"
I was also so sad that I was going to die: "You're right, Xiaoliang, it's my fault that I didn't protect her well." ”
The atmosphere suddenly became solemn, no one spoke, but someone had to break the deadlock, so after a long time, I spoke: "I heard that your mother once quietly went back to Singapore to study with your grandparents for several hours when she accompanied Gong Yinshu to study in the United States. I wonder what they said. ”
Niuniu's eyes lit up: "I know this, and my grandmother told me later." My mom went to them in the hope that they would help Gong Yinshu immigrate to Singapore, that is, let the slut be a real family with us. My grandparents must have objected, and they had a quarrel, which was very unpleasant. I have to admit that my mom is really nice to that slut. ”
My heart was cold, and I thought I could ask something. Niu Niu definitely won't lie to me, it seems that I think too much.
Xiao Liang looked at his watch: "Since it's okay, then I'll leave first and ask Zheng Huaiyuan to play." ”
I was a little disappointed and nodded: "I'll sit with Niuniu for a while, you go first." ”
He looked at Niuniu, then at me, and suddenly sighed: "There is something I have always wanted to say, let yourself go, Gai Nie, Jiang don't remember her."
Won't be coming back. ”
I froze there, and it took a long, long time before I realized what he had said.
I was very angry when I reacted, why did he say that, how did he know what happened between us, how she was willing to leave me
However, Xiaoliang is gone, and I can only sulk alone.
After Gong Yinshu died, my life also returned to peace, or a pool of stagnant water.
I used to look forward to it every day, asking if she was dead, or asking Jiang Beiyi if there was any news.
But now, it seems that even I am slowly admitting that Jiang Beiyi really won't come back.
On the day of Laba Festival, I went to the old house to have dinner with Grandma Xiaojiang, and the old lady's eyes are not very good now, and she cried all day after the small bottle cap accident.
Jiang An and his wife were also there, the atmosphere was a little dull, and while eating, the kid from his family suddenly pointed to the TV: "Dad, look, it seems to be Sister Xiao Jiang." ”
The sound of the rice bowl falling to the ground and shattering, we all watched TV together.
But no, only the host was broadcasting a news that there was an earthquake in a certain country, and the casualties were still being counted.
Jiang An slapped him over: "What nonsense, stinky boy." ”
The kid touched his head and looked aggrieved: "Really, I really saw the young general's sister, she walked on the blind road and led a dog." After a moment's notice, it's gone. ”
Grandma covered her mouth and cried: "It's good if it's her, it's good if it's her, it doesn't matter if she comes back or not, as long as she lives." ”
My eyes swelled as if they were about to explode, and I nodded in agreement: "That's, that's it, as long as she lives, it's more important than anything else." ”
I couldn't eat anymore, so I made an excuse to come out, drag to the beach, and cry.
That night, I arranged for someone to go to that place to find me, and I had to dig three feet into the ground to find someone.
But after looking for ten days, all the people were looking for them, and all the places where the search notices could be posted were posted, but there was still no news.
On the night of Chinese New Year's Eve, I had a meal with the old lady at the old house of the Gai family, and I drove out.
I don't know where I'm going, but I don't want people to worry about me.
Also, as soon as I saw Gai Zijin and Jiang Dong's children, I couldn't help but want to cry.
I don't know how I got drunk that night, and I know how I got back to the villa, but I vaguely remember that my phone vibrated when I was thirsty and drank water in the middle of the night.
It seems like a text message.
It seems to be a text message sent to me by Jiang Beiyi, asking me not to look for her, she won't come back.
sat up in shock, all woke up from drowsiness, and all woke up from wine, text message, Jiang Beiyi
I almost scrambled to find my phone, opened it, looked at it and kept looking at it, looked at it a thousand times and looked at it ten thousand times, nothing, nothing.
But I clearly remember that Jiang Beiyi really sent me a text message, how could it be gone
I ran to the mobile company undressed and asked someone to check my call history for me.
In the long list, there really is no such number.
Is it all my hallucination?
Do I think about it day and night and dream about it?
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, I had an unprecedented high fever, so I had the opportunity to stay at home and not go out.
I was aggrieved and wanted to find someone to vent, but I didn't know who understood my suffering.
Long Jue fried fresh juice for me, sat on the edge of the bed and looked at me: "Fourth brother, we discussed it, otherwise, you should go on a blind date, just take it."
I closed my eyes in despair, they have always supported me in finding Jiang Beiyi in the past few years.
But now, even they have changed their minds.
Lei Ling then said: "Fourth brother, you should treat the fourth sister-in-law as if she never appeared, or, as if she was gone." If you wait any longer, you'll drive yourself crazy. It's been five years, and she's really not coming back. ”
I nodded, "I know, it's time to give up." But I can't do it, I really can't do it. Anyway, that's all I have for the rest of my life, I don't care. ”
I didn't say anything for a while, and after a while, Luo San asked me, "Do you think she will come back?"
I shook my head: "I don't know, maybe she has started a new life, maybe, she has forgotten me a long time ago, maybe, she is really no longer in this world." ”
He laughed: "Gaisi, in fact, as long as she has been living in your heart, there are no regrets." Doesn't it mean that what you can't get is the best. Xiao Jiang mentioned in his farewell letter that he wants you to start a new life. ”
"I really can't do it, don't force me."
He sighed: "We don't force you, it's just that the boss asks us to take a look, I'm afraid that no one will care if you die of illness." Since you're still alive, let's go. ”
This disease was up and down for a month, and one day my mother rushed in in a hurry and cried uncontrollably.
"Gaisi, I found Xiao Jiang."