The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 614 - 578

Qiao Yuxian asked the question.

Gu Linhai immediately said, "That was all in the past. Now that I have acknowledged him, he’s called Gu Yao. It doesn’t matter what he was called before."

"It’s okay if President Gu doesn’t say it, I’ll say it." Qiao Yuxian changed how she addressed him, looked at Gu Yao, and said slowly, "Gu Yao also has another name, Yan Zhiyao."

Gu Linhai showed no expression on his face, but his heart suddenly tightened.

Even at the moment Qiao Yuxian stepped into the banquet hall, he was prepared for her to cause trouble and had methods to deal with it.

But when she spoke, his heart still pounded wildly.

Perhaps, he didn’t expect her to use this matter to make trouble.

The name Yan Zhiyao instantly sparked discussions in the banquet hall.

"Yu Xian, be cautious with your words." Gu Linhai stood on the stage looking at her, speaking with a tone of threat and warning.

Qiao Shuning sat in the audience, rolled her eyes in disgust at Qiao Yuxian’s back, and cursed in her heart: courting disaster.

"What’s there to be cautious about when telling the truth?" A cold voice came from the back of the banquet hall.

Everyone looked toward the back.

Gu Linhai and Gu Yao also looked toward the entrance.

They saw Gu Yanjing striding in.

In a suit, with stern features, exuding a chilling aura, he walked into the banquet and approached Qiao Yuxian.

Gu Yanjing’s sudden appearance and overwhelming presence made everyone forget to react; they simply watched him.

The person everyone thought had disappeared suddenly appeared.

Chu Zhengran watched as Gu Yanjing walked up to Qiao Yuxian and pulled her to his side, holding her hand.

He rolled his eyes inwardly.

Arriving early but not coming in.

Rushed in once your wife spoke up.

Afraid your wife might get bullied, huh.

Chu Zhengran maintained his gentle and suave image, while rolling his eyes inwardly again.

"Yanjing?" Gu Linhai snapped out of his shock.

Gu Yanjing stood below the stage and glanced at him.

Even though he didn’t stand as high as Gu Linhai, that glance seemed to look down on him.

"Jin City, Imperial Power Club, Yan Zhiyao. Escaped after being put on the wanted list. Now returning as Gu Yao." Gu Yanjing stated directly.

The entire hall was in an uproar.

The discussion grew louder.

Gu Linhai’s pupils shrank, momentarily speechless.

Instead, Gu Yao said, "What does Mr. Gu mean by this? I have always been called Gu Yao, anyone can verify this. Although it’s indeed a coincidence, that’s just how it is."

"What’s the conflict between always being called Gu Yao and being Yan Zhiyao?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

"There is no conflict. But we are not the same person and have no relation." Gu Yao said, "Sister-in-law, don’t speak recklessly, okay?"

Gu Yanjing frowned.

Chu Zhengran raised an eyebrow.

Qiao Yuxian: "......" Yeah, right. Nonsense.

"Yanjing, I know the recent projects of the Gu Group have been snatched away one after another, and you are not in a good mood. You also do not approve of acknowledging Gu Yao." Gu Linhai spoke, steering everyone toward the issues of the Gu Group, "But you can’t use this as a reason to slander Gu Yao. Yan Zhiyao was caught long ago, everyone knows this. Are you questioning the police?"

"If they caught someone, does that necessarily mean they caught the right one?" Gu Yanjing said coldly.

Gu Linhai did not answer his question, and instead continued, "Gu Yao is acknowledged and holds shares in Qian’an Group, not touching the Gu Family’s fortune by a penny. Concerning this matter, Yanjing, you need not worry."

This was said for everyone to hear. Gu Yanjing was afraid Gu Yao would compete for family assets, hence making trouble for him.

"What you should be worrying about now is properly managing the Gu Group." Gu Linhai said, "The Gu Group has been facing a series of issues lately; you should focus on resolving them."

"Young people, no matter how, lack experience." Suddenly someone said during the banquet, "Some things, when necessary, should be let go. If you don’t have the capability, don’t take on such heavy tasks."

"Yes indeed." Another person chimed in, "Mr. Gu is young and impetuous. He first thinks of confrontation when it comes to anything. But cooperation and development together are the way for long-lasting success."

"Right. Gu Linhai does this quite well." Someone continued to speak for Gu Linhai, saying, "For so many years in Jin City, there has never been malicious competition with anyone."

"What do you refer to as malicious competition?" Gu Yanjing asked without turning his head.

"What else could it be? It’s the competition between the Gu Group and Yunzhong Building, of course." These people, brainwashed by Gu Linhai and possessing a sense of superiority, couldn’t hold back their lecturing words, "Since you can’t compete with Yunzhong Building, you need to know how to adapt and learn to cooperate amid competition. Look at the state of the Gu Group now."

"What state? What’s wrong with the Gu Group?" Gu Yanjing questioned.

No one spoke up.

After all, the Gu Group merely stayed a hot topic, receiving everyone’s attention.

Discussed daily by everyone.

Though losing some projects, no substantial impact occurred.

Its foundation was deep; such minor disturbances couldn’t shake it.

"Why is no one speaking up?" Gu Yanjing asked again.

Upon asking this, the room turned even quieter.

Gu Linhai said, "Yanjing, the elders are also doing this for your own good."

"For my good? What are they to me?" Gu Yanjing coldly retorted.

Those who had spoken earlier turned pale.

Qiao Yuxian chuckled, the sound a bit loud, then lightly coughed to cover it up.

Gu Yanjing gave her hand a squeeze.

Qiao Yuxian’s fingers slowly scratched his palm.

"In any case, they mean well." Gu Linhai continued.

"Mean well?" Gu Yanjing asked, looking at him, "And what about you, President Gu? How do you mean well for me?"

Gu Linhai sighed, speaking in a tone as if everything was already arranged for him: "Assistant Jian from Yunzhong Building is here. I planned to talk to Assistant Jian after the banquet, to arrange for you to meet. Clear things up, stop this malicious competition."

"From your tone, President Gu seems to be quite familiar with Assistant Jian." Gu Yanjing remarked.

"Qian’an Group partnered with Yunzhong Building a few years ago, so we have some acquaintance." Gu Linhai explained.

Qiao Shuning flipped her hair, thoroughly enjoying the criticism directed at Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian. She felt so delighted it seemed the air was sweet, and her chin almost pointed to the sky.

"Mr. Gu, you should learn from your uncle. Turn your enemies into allies, develop together. Make adverse situations beneficial for you." One person, who had spoken before, added, "I say, the Gu Group might be better off managed by your uncle for a few years. It would be better than now."

"Profits that could’ve been shared instead went entirely to Yunzhong Building." attempted to regain face, someone else said.

As they spoke, there was a buzzing sound.

Both Qiao Yuxian’s and Gu Yanjing’s phones vibrated.

Chu Zhengran’s and Lu Muyao’s phones also vibrated.

Feeling the phone vibration, Chu Zhengran glanced at his watch, gently exhaled, finally relieved about not having to continue listening to them.