Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: As Fate Would Have It
Chapter 124: As Fate Would Have It
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Miss Gu Ci, are you accusing me of forging this will?” Lawyer Yang said angrily.
Gu Ci raised an eyebrow. “True gold fears no fire, Lawyer Yang. We believe in you, and I believe that the law will believe in you too.”
Xu Tingting panicked. With the benefits in hand, how could she be willing to give them up? “Lu Zhiyuan, your father’s body is barely cold, and you’re already questioning his will, eager to go to court with your brothers. How do you think outsiders will see it? The Lu family’s fortune is the result of his lifetime of hard work. Do you want to destroy it?”
Lu Zhiyuan didn’t want to waste time on idle talk. He said calmly, “Wait for the subpoena. I don’t recognize this will.”
He stood up, tall and imposing, exuding pressure. “Although the law stipulates that illegitimate children and legitimate children have inheritance rights, 1 truly don’t believe that anyone would dare challenge thousands of years of Chinese social ethics and morals in court. If illegitimate children and hidden mistresses dare to seize the family fortune, and if the judge dares to rule in their favor, then let’s give it a try!”
They would be nailed to the pillar of shame and be scorned for their entire lives!
After Lu Zhiyuan and Gu Ci left, Lawyer Yang and Xu Tingting wore unpleasant expressions. Lu Shijie said, “What does he mean? If it comes to a lawsuit, can we win? Can the will and the video be considered solid evidence?”
Lawyer Yang was confident. “Don’t worry, Lu Zhiyuan and Lu Ze have a bad relationship, it’s well-known. He doesn’t get involved in the affairs of the group. Even if we go to court, I’ll try to ensure that Lu Ze’s shares and assets are evenly divided. The combined assets of you and Lu Shixiu are more than Three Shao’s.”
“It’s not enough!” Lu Shijie gritted his teeth. “The wall is set in stone. Why doesn’t he recognize it? I don’t want to give him a single share of the Lu family’s shares. What else can we do?”
Lawyer Yang thought for a moment. “Lu Ze is brain-dead and has been declared medically dead. So, convene a board meeting. As long as you can get all the directors to vote, elect a new chairman, and you’ll win.”
Xu Tingting’s face lit up when she heard that. “Let’s do that. Lu Zhiyuan never takes care of the Lu family’s affairs. He knows nothing about the company’s internal matters. He’s just a race car driver. He’s already a loser!”
Lu Shijie nodded. “I’ll take care of it right away!”
Lu Zhiyuan and Gu Ci returned to the Global Center.
On the way, Lu Zhiyuan drove in silence. Gu Ci asked, “Did you anticipate this?”
“I had a hunch!” Lu Zhiyuan blinked, his smile elusive and captivating. “Seize the opportunity while you’re sick, take your life, bring out the will again, and take over the family fortune. How many times has this plot been played out in TV dramas?”
Gu Ci chuckled softly. “Aren’t you angry?”
“I am angry!” Lu Zhiyuan’s smile faded. “I don’t care about inheriting the Lu family’s fortune. If Lu Shijie had a decent character, it wouldn’t matter to me. But seeing how he coveted you first and then harmed you, I won’t give him a chance. That’s not all. To fight over the property, they even schemed against my father, who was not a responsible husband. I won’t show them any mercy. Regardless of who did it, 1 will hold them responsible, and once 1 inherit, I’ll use up all the family fortune for charity. 1 won’t give them a penny, even if I scatter it in the sea!”
Gu Ci said softly, “Uncle Lu will be fine. Master will save him.”
“Good!”
After hearing the contents of the will, Gu Ziyu couldn’t believe it. “As long as there is land, there will be greed. They really dare to forge a will. In the previous life, Grandfather left all the properties to Father for inheritance, leaving them only a few houses and some cash.”
“The human heart is always greedy,” Gu Ci pondered. “But what I’m concerned about is something else. Master said this pollen is very rare. How could Xu Tingting and her three children have obtained it? They don’t seem like people knowledgeable about medicine. If they are pawns, then who is the chess player?”
“Chen Rushi?” Gu Ziyu raised an eyebrow sharply. “Dr. North knows, he must know too. He supports Lu Shijie behind the scenes and wants Grandfather’s life.”
“Ziyu, don’t you find it strange?” Gu Ci felt like something was missing. “Why does Chen Rushi support Lu Shijie? They don’t seem to be on the same side. Why would they want to take over the Lu family’s fortune?”
Gu Ziyu was puzzled and couldn’t understand either. “Chen Rushi is from the Chen family in Country M. He holds a high position and has accumulated more wealth than the Lu family’s fortune. It doesn’t make sense.”
In her previous life, Gu Ci spent five years in prison, and Lu Zhiyuan was in a coma for five years. They both missed out on the information of those five years. After she was released from prison, Chen Rushi was already dead.
Her, Lu Zhiyuan, Zi Yu, and the Jiang family… all their destinies had been changed.
Lu Shijie and Gu Chu Yun were also showing signs of decline. Why did Chen Rushi suddenly appear?
Coincidentally, as she thought of Chen Rushi, he invited her to dinner. Gu Ci was always bold and observant. “Alright!”
They arranged to meet at the Chinese restaurant in the Global Center.
The terrace of the Chinese restaurant offered a view of the river and the moon, creating a pleasant environment. The food was also well-prepared, with delightful flavors and aromas. Chen Rushi came alone as if turning up for a date with Gu Ci. He appeared refined and elegant, with a charming demeanor. Sitting together, they made an attractive pair.
“Cici, last time at Lavis, I was presumptuous. Please don’t hold it against me. I’ll punish myself with three cups. Consider it an apology.” He was also straightforward and poured himself three glasses of white wine.
Gu Ci smiled and watched him drink without stopping him.
Chen Rushi liked Gu Ci’s smile. She had beautiful eyes, like the mist of early spring, cold yet hazy. When she smiled, it was like a blossoming spring flower. “Exquisite!” He exclaimed, murmuring to himself, “If Cici were to use her beauty, all the men in the world would grovel at her feet, hoping for her mercy.”
“They’re not worthy!” Gu Ci said indifferently, her voice calm. Apart from Lu Zhiyuan, no one was worthy of her beauty. “Did you come to see me because you desire my beauty? Is this meeting intentional?”
Chen Rushi asked, “What if it is?”
“In that case…” Gu Ci carefully chose her words, “You’re not a puppet master.”
And she wasn’t a fool.
Chen Rushi burst into laughter and asked Gu Ci, “There are some things I hope you can clarify. When Dr. North was in prison, you went to see her. Shortly after that, national security took over Dr. North’s case and released her. Did you already know her?”
“My grandmother was seriously ill and needed a doctor. I watched Dr. North’s surgical videos.”
“And how did you know she was in the suburban prison?” Chen Rushi’s eyes carried an oppressive force, but he spoke with a gentle smile, as if he was conducting a gentle trial. “In prison, she used a different name and didn’t reveal her identity as Dr. North. How did you know?”
“I was mischievous in high school and often skipped class. One time, near the courthouse, 1 happened to see her being escorted out. Since I was young, I aspired to become a doctor who saves lives. 1 immersed myself in various medical forums and watched Dr. North’s videos, so 1 was curious why she was sentenced, and since the news wasn’t reported, I secretly checked the case files to find out the whole story.”
“How coincidental.”
“Destiny works in mysterious ways.” Gu Ci sipped her juice. This was the story she and Dr. North had agreed upon during their deposition..