Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: You’re Hard to Serve
Chapter 162: You’re Hard to Serve
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Alright!” Gu Ziyu said, “I hope he’ll be sensible, recognize the kindness of saving his life, and feel obligated.”
“It’s not necessary!” Gu Ci smiled and said, “Meeting as strangers is the best way to repay a favor.”
After studying the materials carefully, Gu Ci formulated three surgical plans and went to the hospital to find Dr. North. Each of the three plans had its strengths and weaknesses. Gu Ci wanted Chen Rushi to undergo another examination to confirm his physical condition. Chen Rushi’s medical team also accompanied him to the hospital. The team included three authorities in cardiology. They all reviewed the surgical plans made by Gu Ci and Dr. North. They would also be present during the surgery to be prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.
Gu Ci ridiculed Chen Rushi, “Don’t doubt people, and don’t use them.”
Chen Rushi graciously accepted her mockery and replied politely, “Cici, I have no choice. After all, I’m going to be operated on by you. It’s only sensible to have a backup plan. Please understand.”
“If you hadn’t damaged your master’s hands, this matter would be much simpler.”
Chen Rushi shook his head, “If you and Sister North could both perform surgery, I’d prefer you. I know you won’t take my life, but she might.”
“Karma. If you hadn’t hurt her first, with the bond formed since childhood, how could she stand by without saving you? Reflect on yourself too.”
Chen Rushi fell silent.
At night, Jiang Junlin came to the Blue Field Villa. Gu Ci had considered hiring a live-in housekeeper and a chef, but given that Gu Ziyu’s study was off-limits, she abandoned the idea. With a gardener busy, she arranged for a part-time housekeeper to come clean once a week. Outsiders wouldn’t need to stay at her house for long. Gu Ziyu’s study had a special electronic door with a password, and Gu Ci didn’t feel comfortable having outsiders stay there.
Jiang Junlin brought a box of fruits, all fresh produce flown in by air. There were a few types of fruits Gu Ci had never seen before.
While Gu Ziyu was preparing dinner, Gu Ci invited Jiang Junlin to stay and have dinner together. Jiang Junlin asked, “Are you going to perform surgery on Chen Rushi?”
“Ji Chi and his brother can talk about anything,” Gu Ci lightly laughed, “This matter is very private. By spreading it like this, isn’t he worried about leaks?” It wasn’t Ji Chi who told him about this.
Jiang Junlin asked, “Why?”
Gu Ci explained the situation, and after pondering for a moment, Jiang Junlin couldn’t come up with a better solution. He didn’t try to persuade Gu Ci further; he would support her decision. “On the day of the surgery, I’ll bring Ziyu with me and wait until it’s over.”
He would also ensure the safety of his family, so Gu Ci wouldn’t have any worries.
“Thank you, big brother,” Gu Ci expressed gratitude. She only had a sixty percent certainty about the surgery, which was lower than Dr. North’s confidence level. “If you hadn’t come to me, I would have told you myself. I’m sorry for causing you worry.”
“After his heart condition is cured, will he be just like an ordinary person?” Jiang Junlin asked, “Will there be rejection reactions or… complications?”
Sensing the implication behind Jiang Junlin’s words, Gu Ci responded cleverly. “After he’s cured, he shouldn’t engage in strenuous exercise for several years. With three to five years of recuperation, he should be no different from an ordinary person.”
Jiang Junlin fell silent for a while after hearing this. “Alright, 1 understand.”
“Do you dislike Chen Rushi?” Gu Ci inquired.
“I don’t need a reason to dislike him.” Jiang Junlin’s tone was calm. “There are indeed some compelling reasons for him to die, but… it’s not urgent.”
He already had a plan in mind. He wanted Chen Rushi gone, but if something happened to him within the next few years, it would be attributed to his heart condition. That wouldn’t be good for both Gu Ci and Gu Ziyu.
A faint hint of killing intent flashed through Jiang Junlin’s eyes. Chen Rushi unwittingly added another layer of insurance for him.
Because of Jiang Junlin’s presence, Gu Ziyu prepared three additional dishes. Jiang Junlin didn’t particularly like these three dishes, but being the CEO of Hualan Bank, he had good emotional intelligence. He didn’t directly express his displeasure. He only took a bite of each of the three dishes he disliked and quietly drank plain congee.
Gu Ziyu felt his culinary skills were criticized, which made him somewhat resentful. He said, “Next time you come for dinner, can you bring your own food?”
Jiang Junlin remained speechless.
Gu Ci could hardly contain her amusement. Her son and her brother had provided her with the best source of laughter in recent days. Jiang Junlin reluctantly put down his chopsticks, no longer pretending.
“It’s not very tasty.”
Gu Ziyu wasn’t pleased. “You’re just difficult to please. You don’t add scallions, ginger, or garlic to your stir-fry, even a dog wouldn’t eat it.”
Jiang Junlin remained silent.
Gu Ci was almost bursting with joy. Both her son and her brother had contributed to her lighthearted mood lately. Jiang Junlin put down his chopsticks with a helpless expression, not pretending anymore.
“It’s because you’re too difficult to please.”
Gu Ci couldn’t hold back her laughter, biting her chopsticks and playfully looking at Jiang Junlin. “Big brother, with all these peculiarities in your eating habits, how can you date? If you two go out for dinner, where will you eat?”
Gu Ziyu perked up as well, waiting for Jiang Junlin’s answer.
“When I start dating, I’ll let you know.”
Gu Ziyu remembered Ji Chi’s cooking skills and blurted out, “Ji Chi’s cooking is pretty delicious. He can cook all kinds of cuisines, even Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.”
That was Jiang Junlin’s favorite dish.
Jiang Junlin looked puzzled, “Ji Chi’s cooking… is good?”
“Yeah!” Gu Ziyu recalled Ji Chi’s culinary skills. He missed those days. “He’s really good at Chinese cuisine. He seems to avoid using scallions, ginger, or garlic, but the flavors are great.”
Jiang Junlin leaned back, propping his chin up with his hand, and looked at Gu Ziyu thoughtfully.
Gu Ziyu blinked at Jiang Junlin, looking at him and then at Gu Ci. What did he say wrong? Ji Chi had said he had been skilled at cooking since he was young. “No wonder!” Jiang Junlin glanced at the table full of dishes and reached a conclusion. “Your taste buds must be off.”
Gu Ziyu took a bite of the slightly overcooked steak and commented, “In the future, if you come over, please avoid lunch and dinner times. We won’t leave any food. Thank you.”
After Jiang Junlin left the Blue Field Villa, he drove leisurely, accompanied by two security vehicles following behind. He seemed lost in thought as he tapped the steering wheel, contemplating whether he should change direction. Eventually, he turned toward the Jiangbei Financial District and entered the Black Hawk Tower.
In the parking lot, his security team exchanged puzzled glances. Why had the master come to Black Hawk Tower? Was he here to make a delivery?
Jiang Junlin got out of the car. His security team leader quickly caught up. “Master?”
“You guys wait downstairs. I’ll go up alone.”
The security team leader hesitated for a moment but finally said, “Master, why do you have a Black Hawk access card?”
The rest of the security team was equally perplexed.
The last time they had been in a brawl here, it had been quite a battle. While they weren’t with the master 24/7, what had happened that they weren’t aware of?
After exiting the car, Jiang Junlin opened the trunk and picked up a box of qilin fruit. He walked towards the access gate but then furrowed his brows and seemed to change his mind. Just as he was about to turn around, the monitor for the access gate’s security system lit up, showing Ji Chi’s exquisite face. “Mr. Jiang, everyone is here. Don’t leave.”
Jiang Junlin glanced at the monitor, took out a card, and swiped it. Expressionless, he entered the gate. His security team leader questioned, “Why does the master have access to Black Hawk Tower?”
His question was met with shared bewilderment.
The last time they even had a fight, it was a fight to the death.. Though they weren’t with the master 24/7, could something have happened that they were unaware of?