Sudden change in wind and clouds

  It's already the end of the year, and I never thought something like this would happen.

  Gu Shallow Condensation held the box and came out of Wan Sheng Building, it was already off work for a long time. Ji Jiangying and other company employees had left early, only then did she thoroughly sort out the things in her hand. Holding things out, put them on the car and go.

  It snowed unexpectedly, the square in front of the building was quiet and still, with no sound of human voices or birds chirping. It felt like a painting. There were no people, only snowflakes gently falling, fluttering and swirling. I felt at ease, but if I walked out onto the streets again tonight, the scene would surely be a dismal repeat. The jeers and taunts, the piercing gazes, would reappear, just like when I left, making me feel that the past few months had been wasted. It was as if I had never left, all the time in between compressed into a tiny, insignificant point.

  She wrapped her coat tightly, leaned against the car and smoked. The vermilion was bright and slightly curled up. Laughing out loud at the flying snow in the sky, she didn't care about anything now, the Gu family was like a clown jumping on a tightrope! The more ruthless they were, the more tragic their death would be!

  Pinched out the cigarette in hand with force, body had been frozen through, wanted to find a place to have some tea. Called Ji Jiangran when getting on the bus.

  Is taking care of the family your responsibility?

  Which one did you say? He had work on his hands, a bit distracted, his voice slow and lazy, making him even more absent-minded: although my brother is despicable, he's not someone who does anything. You'd better make it clear.

  Gu Shallow Cong reminded him: What about the thing that made the Gu family homeless?

  Ji Jiang stopped what he was doing and leaned back in his chair, laughing: "Didn't I tell you before? You're still asking, are you stupid or something?"

  You didn't say you would grant me anything I ask for.

  As long as you are by my side, I'll climb a ladder to pluck the stars from the sky for you.

  Gu Shallow shook her head: I don't want that one. She started the engine and said: Don't interfere with Gu's family affairs, no matter who asks you not to manage it again. After all, they are all surnamed Gu, and in this city, we should leave them a place.

  Ji Jiang suddenly smiled: Do I have nothing better to do? I'm only taking care of the family because of you. Whatever you say goes.

  It's just a small matter, he should keep his promise, Gu Qianqian didn't worry at all, and hung up the phone with a "click".

  Ji Jiangran stared at his phone for a while, with a hint of a smile: You dare to hang up on me, Gu Shallow Cong, you will suffer the consequences.

  Madam Gu didn't expect Gu Shallow Cong would come, Old Man Gu even more didn't expect.

  Scared when I saw her appear at the door: Nunu... Shallow condensation...

  Gu Shallow Cong pushed her away and walked in.

  Mr. Gu had suffered at her hands before, but he remembered more than Gu Qianqian. He warned her on guard: If you come here to make trouble, I will call the police immediately.

  At this point, what's the use of making a fuss? What's the benefit of blowing things out of proportion? The dirty water has already been splashed on her body, and even jumping into the Yellow Sea can't wash it clean.

  She sat down with an expressionless face: Why did you do this?

  Mr. Gu looked at her thoughtfully, his eyes lost in thought, with a deep and unfathomable expression.

  No reason, just speak the truth, let people see your true face. He also said: Anyway, I have nothing now, and there's nothing to be afraid of, even if you have those men, there's no way they can do anything to me.

  Gu Shallow Cong narrowed her eyes, one hand tightly grasping the edge of the sofa, digging deep inside. After taking a deep breath, she coolly said: You have nothing and are miserable to the point of having no home, but you still have your life.

  Mr. Gu stared at her intently.

  Gu Shallow Cong couldn't help but laugh, stood up and said: "I'm the one who's looking for trouble, I should have thought of it earlier that we can't talk about anything with you people. You're just waiting for me to die." But I advise you, take care of your own life, it won't be long. Her voice was light and airy, like a ghostly whisper. Turning her head, she saw Mrs. Gu, opening her mouth as if wanting to speak to her. Gu Shallow Cong had already reached out and slapped her face: "You're really Gu Shallow Cong's mother, even in death, she won't let you off."

  Mrs. Gu's face was full of flustered guilt: Shallow Cong, we also have no way.

  Isn't there a way? Every time you betray Shu Qian, putting her in danger, do you have a solution then? She said coldly with a straight face: You use her happiness as a trade-off for a solution, aren't you afraid of retribution?

  Gu Shallow felt a severe suffocation in her chest and was about to lose her breath. She had to quicken her pace and walk out of the hotel lobby quickly.

  The sky is pitch black, the cold air is like frost, and inhaling it into my lungs feels like a knife cut. There's also a brief daze, Shallow life is really terrible, having to be exposed everywhere like this, being calculated by others all the time.

  Born and raised in such an environment, it's unbearable, better off dead.

  As soon as Gu Shallow left, Old Man Gu covered his mouth and started crying. Not having any feelings at all, he pointed at Old Master Gu and asked: Why did you have to make up those lies? You clearly knew that Shallow had never flirted with you, it was you who had ulterior motives towards her. I could turn a blind eye to these things as if they never happened, why do you still want to do this? How can she, a young lady, live like this?

  Mr. Gu gritted his teeth, just short of hitting her.

  Said viciously: I just want to make her wish she were dead, isn't she very proud? If she has the ability, go out and sell it. Really think I can't do anything to her. Scolded her: If you speak for her again, get out too, I will cling to this lie until death, making her miserable all her life.

  Gu Shallow returned home when it was already late.

  Someone downstairs in the apartment building called her name, but it wasn't very clear, so she wasn't sure if it was real.

  Mù Xiǎo Qín

  Mù Xiǎo Mèi...... So ethereal, as if transmitted through thin air. When heard in the ear, it's just unfamiliar.

  Gu Shallow stopped in her tracks, standing still for two seconds before coming back to herself and turning around. The snowflakes were still fine and fragmented, like shredded paper, falling from the sky in a dizzying manner that made it hard to keep one's eyes open. The sky was so dark, the light was very dim, and in her mind, there was only a gray shadow left.

  She saw a person who was originally leaning against the car, now standing up and walking towards her, with a straight figure and a dashing appearance. In fact, the dim yellow light of the street lamp on such a day is very weak, but it outlines the elegant and transparent outline of the person.

  Gu Shallow Cong is a woman who doesn't dream, only has a bit of dizziness. She hasn't even seen "Journey to the West", but heard others say that there's a man named Zhizunbao who came riding on a seven-colored cloud. Then she stood silently, as if the colorful lights shone into her eyes, like a gemstone, shining brightly.

  A faint cloud could see her slightly tilting her head looking at him, stretching out her hand to gently touch her forehead.

  Her hands were a little cold, but her voice was warm: "So silly, how can you be a senior secretary?"

  It was extremely ironic to Gu Qian Ning, so realistic that it couldn't be more realistic. She was in a bad mood and even her tone was terrible.

  What? Do you think I'll get into bed and then get promoted?

  Bai Yun's eyes widened slightly, and he let out a sigh: "I'm not the kind of person who would shatter into pieces like those things in the hall. Scattered and broken." Gu Shangning looked at him, crazed, and definitely wouldn't commit a crime. For the first time, Ji Jiangying saw such an expression on his face, like a distant, unattainable landscape painting, with colors that were light and elegant, all in shades of ink. In his movements, there was only one clear outline, but it had the desolate feeling of dark clouds pressing down on a city about to be destroyed.

  She can't beat him, and the more fiercely she resists, the more it's just a dying struggle. It will only make his movements heavier and more ruthless, hurting her, even making her bleed, with a piercing pain that cuts to the bone.

  Ji Jiangying heard that the passage leading to a woman's soul was **, he wondered if it was true. Was it just because Ji Jiangyan slept with her the most times, her heart would lean towards him?

  Gu Shallow's clothes had been torn to shreds by him, and her wrists were covered in bruises. Crying and struggling were useless, it would only make him relentless, venting his anger before leaving.

  She shrank into her blanket and didn't make a sound, her body aching somewhat but too lazy to take a bath.

  She was absolutely being calculated by others. Not only her, but also Qijiaying was deceived, to say the least, he is now even more miserable than her.

  Wan Sheng was originally as brilliant as the sun at noon, and no one expected that in a short period of time, she would be acquired by someone. Such a devastating blow to Qiji Jiang, such a strong person, must have been unbearable, so she was sentenced to such a severe punishment.

  But she really didn't reveal anything to him. Every time Ji Jiangran appeared in front of her, he wouldn't ask about work-related things at all.

  Too tired, eyelids getting heavier and heavier, fell asleep without thinking about anything else.

  Ji Jiangran seemed to have expected Anzi to come and find him. So as soon as the receptionist made an announcement, he immediately let her go up.

  He must be beaming with joy, as the saying goes, "When people encounter happy events, their spirits are refreshed." The entire financial circle knows that he won this round beautifully. He bet big and won, his luck is simply incredible.

  Seeing the secretary bring Anzi in, he smiled and stood up, as elegant as ever: Sister-in-law, how did you come? Then he waved his hand to let the secretary go out and personally went to make tea for her.

  Anzi realized later, it was clear on the way. Apparently, she and Gu Qianying were partners in calculating, but in fact, the one who was really calculated was her. She was used by Ji Jiangran as a gun, causing Wan Sheng's secret to be leaked, giving Ji Jiangran an opportunity to take advantage of the situation, while Ji Jiangying suffered a crushing defeat.

  Bang!

  She slapped him on the face, which was full of smiles. She was so angry that her face turned white, and her voice trembled as she spoke: Didn't you say it was just a show? You didn't have the ability to acquire Wan Sheng, but just wanted to get close to Gu Qian Ning? As long as he saw enough evidence of your intimacy with Gu Qian Ning, you would successfully drive them apart. Once Ji Jiang abandoned her, you would back off, and each of you would get what you wanted? What about now?

  She made Gu Shallow Cong infamous again, and as he said earlier, she used the detectives who came under the pretext of jealousy to take those photos, and then stole those secrets that could shake Wan Sheng and trigger panic. As he said, Ji Jiangying was a person who would not be moved even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, except for Wan Sheng's earthquake. This made Ji Jiangying doubt, anger Gu Shallow Cong, and successfully forced her to the end of the road. At that time, as long as Ji Jiangyan stretched out his hand, he would become her only support.

  What's the result?

  Ji Jiangying really pulled a fast one on Gu Qianying, but Ji Jiangran didn't keep his promise and instead devoured Wan Sheng, becoming the biggest winner.

  Now they have nothing left, even their home. Huayu was previously acquired by Wansheng, and all of Anjia's shares were in it, which was her lifelong security and hope. Now everything is gone, becoming the spoils of Dongdi.

  Ji Jiangran, your initial goal was this, wasn't it? You wanted to acquire Wan Sheng, and Gu Qianqian was just a small factor.

  Ji Jiang was hit like that, but he didn't get angry. He smiled calmly and said: "Sister-in-law, you're absolutely right. I've been wanting to acquire Wan Sheng all these years, but I couldn't find a way. What I said back then was true too - it's really hard to take over Wan Sheng from my brother by force. So I need someone on the inside to cooperate with me and make it easier to eliminate the competition. I couldn't find anyone else, so I had to come to you. If I didn't say those things to you, would you have agreed to work with me?"

  Ji Jiangying's defenses were like a copper wall and iron fortress, making it difficult for anyone except a few loyal individuals to get close to him and steal useful information. If An Zixu hadn't been blinded by jealousy and determined to eliminate Gu Qianying, he would never have formed an alliance with Ji Jiangying under any circumstances.

  In the end, she grasped her weakness and took advantage of it.

  Anzi's heart was racing with anger, her throat and eyes started to smoke, every move felt like a tearing pain. She knew that Jjiangran was cunning, but she never thought he would do something like this. No matter what, she didn't think he really had the ability to acquire Wansheng, suddenly realizing that he had been plotting for a long time. His plan was clever and flawless, killing two birds with one stone.

  Laughing viciously: I was really too careless, and actually believed you. Anzi felt like she was about to collapse, she was a strong woman who had never cried in front of outsiders, but this time she couldn't help but want to shed tears. But she forcibly held them back, it was already very embarrassing, can't let Qijiangan continue to gloat endlessly. Qijiangan, you are so despicable, I will definitely tell your older brother about this.

  Ji Jiang sat on the sofa, his legs naturally crossed, and lazily narrowed his eyes: "Sister-in-law, I advise you sincerely, it's best not to tell my brother that you were the one who sold him out. Do you know what kind of temper he has? I'm not afraid of him, but things have already come to this point. Now that Wan Sheng is gone, Hua Yu naturally doesn't exist either. Your family's situation is no longer as good as before, and at this time if he finds out that you're the one who betrayed him, do you think your marriage still has a future?"

  Anzi's eyes widened in terror and stared at him intently.

  I know you're afraid he'll find out the truth, and once the misunderstanding with Gu Shangning is cleared up, you won't be able to get what you want anymore, right?

  Ji Jiangran stroked his eyebrow bone and still said in a stuffy tone: After all, eldest sister understands me. I really didn't misjudge the person.

  Anzi coldly said: Ji Jiangran, you won't die a good death.

  Ji Jiangnan suddenly laughed: Thank you, sister-in-law, for caring about my life and death.

  Anzi quickly walked out of Ji Jiangran's office, and as soon as she stepped into the elevator, tears burst forth uncontrollably. She gripped her handbag tightly, as if trying to squeeze a hole through it. Ever since she stopped being Ji Jiangyan's secretary and began plotting against Gu Qiancong with all her heart, she had been like a fish in clear waters, thinking every move was perfect, just waiting for Gu Qiancong to meet a terrible end. She hadn't even bothered to check on the company's operations or call home. These mundane matters had clouded her mind, and she no longer seemed like a rational and vigilant career woman. Even though time was short, the market must have been extremely turbulent, but she seemed oblivious to it all.

  Ji Jiang had made such thorough preparations that even Ji Jiang Ying, whom she firmly believed in, was powerless to resist.

  Ji Jiangran is right, it must not be said, once said, she and Ji Jiangying are really finished.

  Afraid of losing control of her emotions, she went back home and was seen through by Ji Jiangying. She didn't go home but instead cried all the way to her maternal grandparents' house, with a pair of eyes swollen like peach pits when she arrived.

  Mrs. An saw her come in and was startled, pulling her over: "Zixi, why are you crying like this? Come sit down." She gently patted her back to help her catch her breath: "I know something happened with Wansheng, you must have been worried sick these past few days. Life at home hasn't been easy either, I was afraid it would worry you even more, so I didn't dare call you all this time. But now that things have come to this, there's no way around it, you also need to open up a bit and not cry yourself sick. I believe Jiangying will definitely make a comeback, he still has other businesses overseas."

  Anzi was so heartbroken that she couldn't speak, and if she knew that Wansheng was destroyed by her and Jijiangran's joint efforts, she didn't know if they would be killed by her anger.

  But now it's too late, her limbs are numb and cold, as if she had contracted a serious illness. If she keeps it in her heart, she really doesn't know what to do anymore.

  Cried for a while, and then said: Mom, the secret of Wan Sheng was inadvertently revealed to Ji Jiangran by me, I didn't expect him to actually use those things to acquire Wan Sheng...

  Just then, An Tong heard this sentence from upstairs and was so angry that he trembled all over, walking quickly. He had never hit An Zi Xi before, she had been sensible and excellent since childhood, and was the pride of their eyes, pampered like a treasure. This time, however, he gave her a hard slap.

  Mrs. An cried out and held Anzi in her arms.

  Lao An, you're crazy! How could you hit your daughter?

  An Tong pointed at her, exasperated: "You ask me why I hit her? She's muddled... An Tong was so angry that his eyes were blurry. Mrs. An didn't dare let him get too agitated and pulled him down to sit.

  Anzi knew she had made a mistake, and sat there with her face covered, not making a sound even when being scolded. Her eyes stared blankly at some unknown place.

  An Tong was really furious this time, what kind of stupid thing had An Zi done before.

  Only ask her: What are you thinking? Season Jiang Yan and Jiang Ying have been openly fighting, do you not know? You are the wife of Season Jiang Ying, can't even protect him, no brains? Want to give those deadly things to him? Why did you marry Jiang Ying with ulterior motives back then? Now that's enough, isn't it? A wave of heartache and chest pain. Still saying: Take a look at Anjia, what have you turned it into? We have nothing now, are you satisfied? You're really muddled!

  Anzi burst into tears and still doesn't know what to do until now.

  Ji Jiangying married her for what, she was very clear, it was not a simple liking. Ji Jiangying had always been interested in the information technology industry, so he had long coveted Huayu. Just because she targeted that as the only winning chip, she defeated Gu Shallow and married into the Ji family. And all of this was ruined by her own hands.

  Just scolding won't solve anything, we need to think of a way out.

  Does Jiang Ying know that this matter is related to you?

  Anzi shook her head anxiously: I don't know, and I believe Ji Jiangran will never say anything. That person's scheme is mine, but it's not that he has no bottom line at all, it doesn't affect him in any way, he won't interfere with other people's business.

  An Tong finally felt a little relieved and told her: "You said that Jiang Ying thought it was Gu Qian Ning who did this, so just stick to it and push all the responsibility onto her head. First, let the Ji family know that it was Gu Qian Ning who betrayed the company and Jiang Ying. When everyone in the world knows about it and blames her, even if she has a mouth, she won't be able to explain herself clearly. Moreover, you must quickly have a child with Jiang Ying, otherwise, no one can guarantee whether your marriage is at risk or not."

  Anzi cried for a while and calmed down a bit. She couldn't hide in her mother's home and not go back, especially at this time she needed to be calm. Since everything was already gone, she had to let the Ji family see that she was sharing weal and woe with Ji Jiangying. This was when true feelings were revealed. Even if the An family fell, the Ji family wouldn't abandon her.

  Then took up his bag and went to Ji's home.

  She cried until her eyes were red, and when she entered the mansion, she saw Jian Bai sitting in the living room, forcing a smile.

  Mom, I'll come see you and dad.

  Anyone who takes a glance will be in tears. Such a big thing, the Ji family must have already heard about it. The two brothers are making such a fuss, and it's really an unfortunate event for the family. Only they themselves don't think it's a big deal, going about their daily business, arguing over the legitimate acquisition of a listed company, where did they truly regard each other as family?

  Come sit down, Mom knows you must be very sad. Is Jiang Ying okay?

  Anzi wiped away a few more tears, still smiling slightly; Mom, don't worry, he'll be fine, I'll stay with him. I'm only worried about you and Dad, so I came to take a look. How's Dad doing?

  Jian Bai sighed: What else can he do? He was furious when he heard about it and refused to eat anything, lying in his room.

  Anzi said: I'll go upstairs and take a look at him.

  Ji Mingyi's bedroom was on the third floor, and An Zixuan put down her bag and went upstairs.

  Knocked twice, pushed open the door and came in, calling him: "Dad, Mom said you haven't eaten anything, I'll come take a look at you."

  Ji Ming remembered hearing Anzi's analysis and slowly got up from his seat.

  How did you manage to come over despite being so busy?

  Anzi said: I'm worried about you and mom, come over and take a look. With something like this happening now, as elderly people, you must be very anxious.

  Ji Mingyi knew that these two sons had always been ambitious and used to eating alone, so they couldn't tolerate each other. But he thought that the brothers would not actually fight, didn't expect that as soon as they took action, it was ruthless. It made him unable to hold his head up in public.

  He sighed vaguely and didn't say anything.

  Anzi comforted him: Dad, don't worry about it anymore. You should eat well when you're supposed to eat. Otherwise, your body will collapse and Jiangying and Jiangran will also be worried.

  Ji Ming hummed: Are they worried about me? They can't wait for me to die.

  Anzi said on horseback: Dad, don't say that. I know you're heartbroken, and Jiangying is also very heartbroken. No one wants the company to go bankrupt, he trusted his subordinates so much, who knew Gu Yanci... She bit her tongue, and the words reached the tip of her tongue but she didn't say them.

  Ji Mingyi heard the hint and asked her: What did you say about Gu Qianqing?

  Anzi thought for a moment before reluctantly saying: Gu Yanci came to Jiang Ying's side, whether as his mistress or secretary, it was all for Jiang Ran. The materials from Wan Sheng were stolen by her and given to Jiang Ran, resulting in Wan Sheng being acquired by Dongdi.

  Ji Ming was stunned for a few seconds, never expecting that all this was because of a woman. It was already unbearable to have made such a scene, and if it were true, the Ji family's reputation would be completely ruined.

  Call Jiang Ying and tell her to come back immediately, I want to get to the bottom of this matter.

  Anzi analyzed it and heard that he wanted to confront him, but he was still a bit flustered.

  Persuading him: Dad, let's just forget it. Jiang Ying is also very confused right now. Besides, this matter can't be blamed on him. Who knew that Gu Yanci was that kind of person?

  Ji Ming couldn't bear it, since she wouldn't call, he would. To avoid disturbing the phone in the room was dismantled, can only go downstairs to call. He trembled and got out of bed, his body already unable to withstand the load, taking a step with each slight tremble.

  I must ask clearly, let Jiang Ying call Gu Qian Ning over too, and ask them which act they are singing, aren't they afraid of losing face... He didn't think that Gu Qian Ning was really such a shameless person, maybe there was some misunderstanding in between.

  Anzi followed him out of the room, already panicked. If several people really gathered together, with their unruly temperament, it was unknown what they would say. Her mind went blank, there was no time to think, she just felt that nothing could be more terrifying than this. As if possessed by a demon, she stretched out her hand and pushed him. Ji Mingyi lost his balance, his body suddenly leaning forward, rolling down the stairs. The spiral staircase, all the way to the bottom.

  She covered her mouth and screamed: Dad...

  Jian Bai and Da Zhuang's servants all heard it, looked up at the stairs, and saw Ji Mingyi had fainted.

  The housekeeper was busy calling an ambulance.

  Jian Bai hugged Ji Mingyi and cried until he was out of breath. His body was originally not good, how could he withstand such a blow. Jian Bai had some superstitions, when he divined for him, he said that this year would be his first hurdle, it's uncertain whether he can pass or not. He completely panicked and let people call back Ji Jiangying and Ji Jiangran together.

  On the way to the hospital, Anzi accompanied him, constantly wiping away tears and saying with self-blame: It's all my fault, if I had known this earlier, I would have called Gu Qianying... Knowing that Dad shouldn't move when he's angry, but didn't hold him back. Only then did such a thing happen...

  Jian Bai's eyes sparkled with tears as she raised her head, her gaze sharp: What about Gu Shuangning?

  Anzi cried and said; Dad knew that Wansheng was acquired because Gu Qianying was a traitor, so he was very angry and wanted to call her to ask clearly, but unexpectedly...

  Jian Bai got even angrier and didn't want to care about Qian Ying anymore, thinking that she was a jinx who had stirred up the Ji family into such unrest.

  Ji Jiangying and Ji Jiangran received a phone call and rushed to the hospital immediately. Ji Mingyi was being rescued in the emergency room.

  Ji Jiangying asked Jianbai: Mom, why did Dad suddenly faint?

  You never let your father have a peaceful day, and now you've made such a joke. Aren't you trying to drive him to death on purpose? And that scoundrel Gu Shallow, if it wasn't for her, how could your father possibly fall down the stairs in anger?

  Ji Jiang's eyes narrowed silently, and he didn't say a word.

  Ji Jiang helped Jian Bai sit down on the chair in the hospital corridor: Mom, we know what's going on in our hearts. This is not the time to pursue responsibility, let's see how Dad is doing?

  The situation was very bad, and after a long time of rescue, the door finally opened.

  The best expert in the hospital still said: This time the old man's blood pressure suddenly rose, and if he fell like this again, he might sleep forever.

  In an instant, it was as if a thunderclap had struck on a clear day, and with a simple glance, everything before his eyes turned black and he fainted.

  Ji Jiangnan hugged her and called for a doctor to come over and rescue her, and suddenly it was chaotic again.

  When everything calmed down, Ji Jiangran came out of the hospital when the sky was already dark. He smoked a cigarette in the parking lot and took out his phone to call Bo Yunei. Today's work was almost over, they had agreed to have a celebratory dinner together, but didn't expect these things to happen, and now it was too late.