217: Chapter 217 Precarious Situation

Young Master Gu continued speaking to Shen Yan and Gu Mingming: "Fine, since you are rushing to your own death, I won't be polite with you either."

"However, I prefer things to be fair. Since you are betting on giving up your inheritance rights, I will also bet on giving up my inheritance rights."

"The Old Master asked the two of us to each choose one project to invest in. The one with the highest returns gets a reward, and the one with lower returns gets no punishment. So, let's set up our own wager."

"If I lose, let alone kneeling to apologize to you, I'll even kneel and apologize to your mother. Besides that, I will also voluntarily give up my inheritance rights."

"Conversely, you do the same."

No one around had expected Young Master Gu to agree to this wager.

They were both curious and gossipy, yet also somewhat worried about Young Master Gu.

They thought: What if Young Master Gu actually loses the bet?

They had previously offended Gu Mingming severely in an attempt to curry favor with Young Master Gu!

Just as they were feeling hesitant, Young Master Gu turned and spoke to them.

"Did you hear what I said?!"

Hearing the question, the surrounding people exchanged glances and nodded together.

Seeing them nod, Young Master Gu turned back with satisfaction and said: "You all are the witnesses. Neither you nor I can renege on the agreement or default after losing."

Gu Mingming nodded with a serious expression.

The wager between the two was thus established.

When they walked out of the banquet hall, Chen Guangke was still somewhat dazed.

He couldn't believe what had just happened.

"Oh my god, I always thought the wealthy family struggles depicted in TV dramas were fake, but I didn't expect them to be real..."

Shen Yan let out a chuckle.

"Gu Corporation is such a large company; some struggles are very normal. Besides, that Gu Mingming isn't..."

He paused while saying this.

Chen Guangke keenly sensed something was amiss. He turned to Shen Yan and asked: "Gu Mingming isn't what?"

Shen Yan thought for a moment and then told Chen Guangke that Gu Mingming was an illegitimate son.

"What? So he's an illegitimate son!"

Chen Guangke looked utterly enlightened.

"No wonder... Young Master Gu kept cursing Gu Mingming's mother."

Saying that, he frowned and added: "Although being an illegitimate son is a bit of an issue, I don't think Young Master Gu is much better."

"We hadn't even said anything, and he started speaking sarcastically and cursing us wildly. Anyway, I hope Young Master Gu loses."

Shen Yan said to Chen Guangke with a wry smile: "Of course, we hope Young Master Gu loses. If he doesn't lose, then our project will be doomed."

Hearing this, Chen Guangke suddenly remembered they were also caught up in this struggle.

"Right! Gu Mingming invested in our company!"

"Then Gu Mingming is definitely going to win!"

Shen Yan closed his eyes and asked: "Are you perhaps expecting too much from Gu Mingming?"

Chen Guangke looked confused: "What do you mean by that?"

Shen Yan sighed. He couldn't tell Chen Guangke that he knew Gu Mingming only had two hundred million in funds. He could only subtly hint that Gu Mingming's funds might not be enough.

After hearing his words, Chen Guangke waved his hand in disbelief.

"How is that possible? He's still someone from Gu Corporation!"

"Didn't they say it? That Old Master asked the two of them to invest together, and whoever's project yields higher returns gets the reward."

"Since that's the case, even if Gu Mingming has less capital than Young Master Gu, it won't be that much less."

Shen Yan sighed again. He placed his hand on Chen Guangke's shoulder without speaking.

Seeing his deeply troubled look, Chen Guangke inexplicably had a bad feeling.

"What does that expression mean? Don't tell me you know something?"

"Oh, right, how did you know Gu Mingming is Gu Corporation's illegitimate son?"

Shen Yan wasn't in the mood to make up an excuse.

So, he casually said: "I guessed."

Chen Guangke scratched his head, thinking: Is Shen Yan this capable now? He can guess someone's identity so easily?

Just as the two of them were chatting by the car, Gu Mingming caught up to them.

"Wait a moment, wait a moment!"

Hearing this, both turned their heads towards Gu Mingming.

"What's wrong?"

Gu Mingming ran up to them, took out his phone, and said: "I forgot to get your contact information just now."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yan and Chen Guangke remembered they hadn't exchanged contact details with Gu Mingming.

Two minutes later.

The three successfully exchanged contact information.

"Are you two free tomorrow? If you are, I'd like to treat you both to a simple meal."

Shen Yan and Chen Guangke did not refuse.

Since they were going to cooperate, they certainly needed to understand each other's background as soon as possible.

After setting the time and place, the three parted ways.

Since it was already very late, Shen Yan did not continue discussing work with Chen Guangke. He dropped Chen Guangke off at his doorstep and then returned home himself.

When he got home, it was already very late.

The living room light was off.

He quietly placed his phone and bag on the shoe cabinet and began taking off his shoes.

"Snap!"

Suddenly, the living room light turned on.

Shen Yan was startled.

"A Hui?"

Liu Hui walked out from beside the light switch towards Shen Yan and asked him: "Why are you only getting back now?"

Shen Yan raised his hand to touch Liu Hui's face and replied: "Something delayed me a bit. Why aren't you asleep yet?"

Liu Hui answered Shen Yan: "Of course, I was waiting for you. Youyou also wanted to wait up for you, but she was too sleepy, so she couldn't wait."

Shen Yan nodded, surveyed the living room once, and asked: "Where is Xiaoya?"

Liu Hui replied to Shen Yan: "Xiaoya is asleep in Youyou's room."

Saying that, she helped Shen Yan take off his coat.

"You've been coming home later and later these past few days."

Shen Yan didn't notice anything at first.

It wasn't until he saw the dejection in Liu Hui's eyes that he realized he had been neglecting Liu Hui recently.

He hugged Liu Hui from behind and whispered in her ear: "I'm sorry, A Hui. Work has been too much lately. After you got back, I haven't had a good chance to talk with you."

Liu Hui lowered her head without making a sound.

She knew she should be understanding of Shen Yan.

But... she just felt a bit uneasy inside.

To put it bluntly, she was a little angry because Shen Yan was too busy with work and didn't have time to spend with her.

Shen Yan also knew Liu Hui was angry. He let go of Liu Hui, letting her turn around to face him.

"A Hui, look at me."

Liu Hui reluctantly raised her head.

"What is it?"