At the entrance of the elevator, Chen Xiao was already carrying a lot of things in one hand, and the other hand was weakly supporting Li Ran's waist. It's intimate.

At this moment, Gu Shi'an suddenly thought of Assistant Sun's words that he was on a business trip. It turned out to be just perfunctory to her. Her steps stopped unconsciously.

Chen Xiao also saw them, but he looked like nothing happened. just withdrew the hand that was holding on Li Ran's waist.

He and Li Ran soon walked over together, and Li Ran greeted softly as if he hadn't noticed anything wrong: "Shi'an, you guys are also walking here, it's a coincidence." ”

Gu Shi'an didn't look at her, and said to Chang Yan: "Wait for me here." ”

After she finished speaking, she took a step forward, looked at Chen Xiao, and said, "Take a step to speak." ”

Chen Xiao raised his wrist to look at the time and said, "Wait a minute." His tone was businesslike. After speaking, he said to Li Ran tenderly: "Let's go inside and rest for a while, and then I'll accompany you when I come back." ”

He was considerate and handed the things into the hands of the waiter in the café, and then said to Gu Shi'an: "Let's go." ”

He was familiar with this side, and he went ahead first.

He did all this like a cloud, without the slightest bit of mud and water. Li Ran wanted to follow, but was stopped by Chang Yin.

Chen Xiao was familiar with this side, and knew that it was inconvenient for people to talk here, so he directly took Gu Shi'an to the rooftop.

It was quiet on the rooftop, and the wind was a bit strong. blew Gu Shi'an's hair up.

When Chen Xiao arrived at the ground, he stopped, took out a cigarette and lit it, and said lightly: "I still have something, if you have anything to say, just say it here." ”

His tone was nonchalant. It's as polite as if the two are strangers.

Gu Shi'an looked at him with a pair of dark eyes, and asked in a dumb voice, "Why?" ”

Why is this sentence fluttering, as if it will be scattered in the wind at any time.

Chen Xiao's face was a little cynical, he spat out a puff of smoke and asked, "What do you mean?" ”

He obviously knew, but he was playing dumb.

Gu Shi'an's gaze fell straight on him, his lips moved, and he said, "Both." ”

Chen Xiaona retracted her gaze, leaned lazily to the side, and said, "If you mean the scum uncles who dealt with you, then you really don't have to think about it." One day husband and wife for 100 days, we are also husband and wife for several years. No matter how bastard I am Chen Xiao, I can't watch my former woman being bullied by others. He paused slightly, and said casually: "Also, the old lady explained before leaving." I promised her. ”

The front is all nonsense, and only the latter sentence is the most critical. Gu Shi'an almost couldn't control himself and took a step back.

Her face was pale, but she looked at Chen Xiao stubbornly and said, "What else?" ”

Her eyes were pitch black, with some self-deprecation and some sadness.

Chen Xiao looked at her, suddenly chuckled, and said, "What are you talking about, do you mean going to bed?" ”

He didn't shy away from it at all, and he was very aggressive.

Gu Shi'an didn't speak, which was considered a tacit acquiescence.

Chen Xiao leaned back lazily, and said with a smile: "Gu Shi'an, we are all adult men and women, this kind of thing has always been your love and my willingness." You don't think you're responsible for a few times you, do you? ”

This question made Gu Shi'an speechless.

Chen Xiao made a quick decision, raised his wrist to look at the time after speaking, and said, "Is there anything else you want to ask?" No, I'll go first. ”

Although he asked so, he didn't stop, and walked directly past Gu Shi'an and downstairs.

Gu Shi'an stood stiffly in place, not moving for a long time. It wasn't until she heard footsteps coming up again that she turned around.

It was not Chen Xiao who came up, but Chang Yin. There was no expression on her face, and she was silent for a moment, and asked, "Are you alright?" ”

Gu Shi'an still squeezed out a smile, shook his head, and said that it was okay. Then he said, "Let's go, go on." ”

As she spoke, she walked down.

Chang Yan wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything. In the following time, Gu Shi'an worked hard to cheer up and accompany Chang Yin. I picked out a gift for the clerk in the store.

Her face was pale, and she refused to let her sit down and rest for a while. It wasn't until they bought a lot of stuff that the two walked out of the mall.

It was already past five o'clock in the afternoon, and the sky was dark and oppressive, as if there would be a snowstorm at any time.

Chang Yan was a little worried, looked at the time, and said, "Find a place to eat and then go back." ”

Gu Shi'an shook his head, and said no, on the grounds that the store would be very busy in the afternoon.

Chang Yan wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything. watched Gu Shi'an step forward to stop the car.

There was a traffic jam, and when I returned to the store, the store was already busy. Chang Yan put down his things and went to the kitchen to help, while Gu Shi'an was outside to help with the cashier.

It's much faster to do something. It was ten o'clock in a flash. Because of the snow, the customers left early. The store closes before eleven o'clock.

The clerk left earlier, with Gu Shi'an and Chang Yan behind. I have to go to the seafood market early tomorrow morning to get the ordered goods, and I don't go back at night, so I rest here.

Worried that the car would not be easy to fight when it snowed, she quickly sent Gu Shi'an to stop the car. Gu Shi'an couldn't see anything at this moment, except that his face was a little pale.

She wanted to ask her if she was okay, but she couldn't ask in the end. However, Gu Shi'an tightened the coat on his body, paused slightly, and said, "I'm still bothering you to inquire over there." ”

When she said that, she was naturally referring to Chen Xiao's company.

Chang Yan responded with a good word and said that he had already called, and there should be news soon. He also said, "Shi'an, don't be so polite with me. ”

Gu Shi'an squeezed out a smile, smiled, and said hello. Then he said: "It's cold, you go back, I'll go back by myself when the car comes." ”

Chang Yan shook his head, stood with her and waited for the car to arrive, watched her get into the car, and then went back to the store.

Gu Shi'an closed his eyes and pretended to sleep when he got into the car, he was busy just now, and he didn't have time to think about anything. After resting at this moment, Chen Xiao's words on the rooftop pierced into his mind word by word.

The pain in her chest was terrible, and she opened her eyes and looked out the window blankly. At this time, it was already snowing outside the window, and a little bit of snowflakes were blowing in front of the window.

When she got home, it was late, and she sent a message to Chang Yan to report her safety, so she went to the bathroom to take a shower. Then he just stood under the hot water for a long time and didn't move.

Gu Lan was the last to get the news, and on the third day after Gu Chengde surrendered, she came over early in the morning.

One of her faces was frozen innocent, and she had come in a hurry. The shoes she wore were also wet.

When she saw Gu Shi'an, the first thing she said was: "They said that the fourth uncle's car accident was ......"

She couldn't imagine Gu Shi'an's grief and pain, and she couldn't say it anymore when she said this.

Because there is so much to learn, she is busy with her work. Working overtime to learn the things she had forgotten. It wasn't until she got off work late at night and heard a colleague gossip that she didn't know.

She planned to come over last night, but thinking that Gu Shi'an must have slept at that time, she came over early in the morning.

Gu Shi'an poured her a cup of hot tea, but nodded silently.

Gu Lan's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly, and the water in the teacup poured out. sprinkled on her body. As if she didn't notice it, she asked with some difficulty: "My father and third uncle, did they really know about it......

Before she came, she was deceiving herself, thinking that nothing would be true. At this moment, she realized that everything was as rumored.

She had always felt that her selfless father, although he was not involved, was completely complicit.

Gu Lan's lips trembled even more, and he said with difficulty: "Shi'an, I'm sorry." ”

Although she knew that this sorry sentence was also useless. She can neither share the pain of losing her father for her, nor can she bring her fourth uncle back to life.

Gu Shi'an shook his head and said, "Sister Hall, don't blame yourself. It has nothing to do with you. ”

Gu Lan's personality habitually burdens himself too much. I'm afraid that from now on, she will be guilty when she faces her.

Gu Lan shook his head vigorously, his throat seemed to be choked, and he couldn't say a word of comfort. Her body slowly warmed up in the room, but she still felt cold.

She never thought that such a thing would happen to the Gu family. I never thought that my father was completely complicit.

She didn't even dare to imagine how painful Gu Shi'an would be when she learned about it. No one could have imagined that his uncle, a brother who was related to his father by blood, would be the murderer of his father.

rushed over early, Gu Lan had to go to work. Gu Shi'an took clothes and shoes for her to change, but she refused to change, and left in a hurry with red eyes after saying sorry again and again.

Gu Shi'an was worried about her, and wanted to send her downstairs, but she refused. reluctantly smiled and said that he was fine, let Gu Shi'an have a good rest.

Gu Shi'an couldn't resist her, so he could only watch her leave. Gu Lan's back quickly disappeared into the corridor, and the cold air entered the room, Gu Shi'an shivered, stood for a while, and then closed the door.

When she returned to the house, she took her mobile phone and edited a long text message to send to Gu Lan, and then went to wash and change clothes.

After returning from the villa that day, she called there every day, and although she learned from her aunt that the old lady had nothing unusual as usual, she still couldn't rest assured.

Gu Shi'an called his aunt when he went out and asked if there was anything he needed to bring. The snow is not falling much now, but if it gets heavier, it will be difficult to close the mountain road. So you have to get everything ready in advance.

The aunt she could think of had naturally thought of it, and said that she didn't need to bring anything, and the driver was ready to go down the mountain to purchase. Just let her go over directly. There are not many people in the villa, and you can eat for a week at a casual purchase. And the old lady also planted some vegetables, even if she couldn't go down the mountain, she could hold on for a while.

Although she said so, Gu Shi'an still went to buy the old lady's favorite snacks and some fresh fruits, and then passed.

The snow car was slow, and it took about three hours to arrive. So much so that it was already noon. The aunt did not tell the old lady that she would come, and the old lady had already gone back to her room to rest.

When Gu Shi'an put down his things, he found that something was wrong in the living room, and he had changed it. A shrine was added in the center to enshrine a statue of Buddha. Incense is offered in front of the Buddha statue.

She was slightly stunned, and then asked, "Is this what grandma asked me to change?" ”

The aunt glanced over there and whispered, "The old lady has started to eat a vegetarian diet." said that he would believe in Buddhism and eat vegetarian for the rest of his life. I was meant to tell you, she wouldn't allow it. ”

Gu Shi'an was dumbfounded, and the aunt continued: "The old lady said that she must have done something evil in her previous life, and this life will be like this. Therefore, in the future, we must eat fasting and recite the Buddha. ”

Gu Shi'an's lips moved, and he wanted to say something, but the aunt said in a low voice: "Don't persuade the old lady, so that her heart will be better." ”

Gu Shi'an was silent, but finally nodded. If this makes the old lady's heart feel better, then so be it.

She was worried that her age was already beaten. Completely vegetarian, I don't know if my body can stand it.

Before she could express her concerns, the aunt seemed to know what she was thinking, and said, "Don't worry, I asked the doctor." The doctor said that as long as the nutrition can keep up, even if you are a vegetarian, it is nothing. I asked the doctor for a recipe and would follow the recipe to make more nutritious stuff in the future. ”

Auntie was thoughtful, and Gu Shi'an said thank you in a low voice.

When the old lady woke up, it was already past two o'clock in the afternoon, and she had not recovered. Experiencing this event is even older. Seeing Gu Shi'an's rarely smiling face, a kind smile appeared.

She never mentioned that she was a vegetarian, and told her aunt to let her cook more dishes that Gu Shi'an liked to eat. Gu Shi'an also pretended not to know, and specially reported the names of a few dishes.

It was snowing outside, but inside the villa it was warm. The grandfather and grandson sat with nothing to do, and Gu Shi'an found a chess game to play with the old lady.

The old lady's memory is not as good as before, and her reaction is much slower. After trying it for a long time, I didn't see where to go with a move. Occasionally, one step is taken and the next is taken.

This has never been the case before. Gu Shi'an's heart was worried, and when he went to pour water, he asked his aunt how the old lady's memory was recently.

My aunt also said that her memory was much worse, and the doctor would come from time to time these days. She told the doctor, who said it was normal. As people age, the nerves in the body will also age slowly. And the old lady has been stimulated, as long as she is resting.

Gu Shi'an stood still for a long time, until the old lady outside called her, and then she answered and went out with water.

The old lady's spirit was not as good as before, and her face was tired as soon as it was dark. Gu Shi'an coaxed her to sleep.

She didn't sleep well, and her brows were always furrowed after falling asleep. Gu Shi'an didn't gently leave the room until she slept peacefully.

When she went upstairs, she noticed that there were missed calls on her phone. She stood in front of the window and dialed the phone back.

Chang Yan didn't know where it was, it was quiet over there, and he quickly picked up the phone.

Gu Shi'an said that he was on the old lady's side, and the old lady had just fallen asleep.

Chang Yan on the other side of the phone nodded, was silent for a while, and said, "You let the news of the inquiry be heard." ”

What she said was naturally a matter of Chen Xiao's company.

Gu Shi'an hummed softly. Chang Yan paused slightly, and then said: "Chen Xiao is in the company...... It seems to be a little difficult. I heard that his half-brother had the support of the majority of the board of directors in a short period of time. It is rumored that his current position may not be able to be kept. ”

Although Chan has developed well over the years, it is said that he has already caused dissatisfaction among the board of directors. Because...... He barely took the board of directors seriously. Once decided, even if the board of directors disagrees, he will do it. ”

Chang Yan's voice was low, and he paused at this point, and then continued: "The most important thing is that there are rumors that he has something to do with the underworld. In the past, he used the Chen family to do illegal things. It is said that he has already obtained ample evidence. ”

Chang Yan fell silent after speaking.

It was just a few short and simple words, but Gu Shi'an's hand holding the phone was already sweating. She knew that if it was really as Chang Yan had heard, Chen Xiao's situation would not only be bad. It's just terrible.

And he didn't reveal any of this.

Gu Shi'an's throat was dry, and he couldn't speak all of a sudden. She still quickly grasped the key point and asked in a low voice: "How could Chen Xun win the support of the board of directors in such a short period of time?" ”

No matter what Chen Xiao has done in the past, at least the current Chen family is thriving. People in the board of directors will not be unclear.

And what kind of person Chen Zhengkang is, they will not be unclear. As for Chen Xun, before that, he was also mixed in the business circle. But it didn't make a name for itself. The people on the board of directors, these are naturally going to inquire.

What does he have to turn the board of directors against each other in such a short period of time?

Chang Yan on the other end of the phone groaned for a moment and said, "I don't know the specifics. These things are not easy to inquire about. I'll ask people again. ”

Yes, how to make the board of directors turn against each other, this is Chen Xun's hole card, and it is so easy to inquire there.

Chang Yan hesitated for a moment after speaking, but still said: "I suspect that he should have colluded with Xiao Si." Although he did a good job, I heard that he often met Xiao Si in a club for a while. ”

With Chen Xun alone, he definitely doesn't have that much ability. He hated Chen Xiao, and Xiao Si also suffered a lot of losses in Chen Xiao's hands. The two are sure to hit it off. It is entirely possible to join forces to deal with Chen Xiao.

Gu Shi'an didn't speak for a long time. Chang Yan did not continue on this topic, and asked, "How is the old lady's health?" ”

Gu Shi'an replied that it was okay, and did not say anything about the old lady eating fasting and reciting Buddha.

She was a little messy, and quickly hung up. Then sit on the bed in a daze.

The board of directors turned against each other, and they didn't have to think about it to know that Chen Xiao's life was sad. Gu Shi'an remembered the scene where he met him and Li Ran in the mall that day, and stood there for a long time. Outside the villa, it was snowy, and her figure was reflected in the window, thin and thin.

I don't know how long she stood before she suddenly came back to her senses. Turn around and head inside. She didn't wash, but just opened the door and went out.

Auntie was still cleaning up the living room, and was shocked to see her come down so quickly. Asked, "Why didn't you sleep?" ”

Gu Shi'an didn't answer, but asked in a low voice, "Auntie, I have something to go out." Do you have spare car keys on your side? ”

She was in a hurry, and the aunt was surprised, and said, "I have the key here, but it is still snowing outside, and the road is not easy to walk." ”

The mountain roads are not easy to walk, and it is snowing, so it is undoubtedly dangerous to go out. Besides, she rarely drives.

Gu Shi'an squeezed out a smile and said, "Don't worry, it's okay, I will definitely pay attention to safety." ”

If it weren't for something very urgent, where would she be like this, the aunt hurriedly wiped her hands and said, "You wait, I'll ask the driver to take you over." ”

The driver is here, but it's not early by this time. He was already asleep.

If the driver sends her there, there will be no one to do anything on the old lady's side. Gu Shi'an hurriedly stopped her and said, "I'll go by myself, I promise that I will be careful." I don't worry about no one on Grandma's side, so don't tell her, I'll be back soon. ”

The aunt hesitated, but she still didn't call the driver again. took the car keys for Gu Shi'an, and then told her over and over again to pay attention to safety.

It's hard to walk on the snowy mountain road, so don't come back tonight, she will take care of the old lady.

Gu Shi'an should be fine, opened the car door and sat in the driver's seat.

The aunt didn't enter the house until she watched her drive the car out.

It was snowing, but fortunately the road didn't freeze. It's not very slippery. Gu Shi'an hadn't touched the car for a long time, and her vision was not good at night, so she drove hard.

The snow became heavier and heavier halfway through the car, and it skidded several times. Fortunately, her speed is not fast, and she is not in danger.

Her spirit had always been highly concentrated, and it was not until she crossed the mountain road and entered the main road that she quietly breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't know when her back was wet with sweat, and she didn't notice that it was cold.

The snow was falling heavily, and there were few vehicles on the road. In a short period of time, it has accumulated on the road.

She didn't stop to rest, and drove the car straight to the new house. The security guard over there hadn't seen her in a while, and it was a surprise to see her. At the same time, he also told her that Mr. Chen had not returned tonight.

Gu Shi'an squeezed out a smile and nodded, and drove the car into the parking lot.

Chen Xiaoran was not at home, and the car was not there. There was no one upstairs either. She called him, but his phone turned off.

Gu Shi'an originally wanted to call Assistant Sun's phone, but in the end he didn't call. Just stood at the door, waiting for Chen Xiao to come back.