Am I the only one who didn't ascend?

Late at night, the Gu family's residence in Bibo Garden, Rongcheng, was still a busy scene. Servants dressed in exquisite and neat work clothes walked nervously among the courtyard pavilions, like worker bees in a honeycomb, building the nest with their own efforts, maintaining the vigorous operation of the heart of the Gu family.

Just a few years ago, this was a quiet and peaceful paradise. Although Gu Cangsheng, the head of the Gu family, bought land here, he almost never lived here. As the second boss of Bolanzhuang, he basically regards the business group as his home and is busy working all day long. And considering that he is getting older and is gradually delegating power, the talented people in his family who are in their prime years will naturally stay with him and make the business group their home. Considering that each of these family elites are good at team battles, their daily life and work are full of staff, secretaries, servants and other idle people. With a business group as their home, they naturally have to take care of their families, so the headquarters of Bolanzhuang has been overcrowded for a long time... …

Until more than two years ago, after an inconvenient turmoil, the Yu family of Bolanzhuang suddenly lost power, so the Gu family took advantage of the situation and came to power, and Gu Cangsheng naturally took over the power. After taking power, he gradually moved away from the headquarters of the business group, moved out of the office where he had lived for decades, and instead opened his mansion in Bibo Garden. Since then, many important strategic decisions and appointments of family members have been made in this mansion. So once upon a time, the mansion that was the family's vacation spot became the center of power and wealth.

And wherever the power and wealth are, the talents of the family will naturally follow them. For more than two years, every space in the mansion has experienced fierce competition. Afterwards, being able to have an independent bedroom of their own here is regarded by many Gu family members as a symbol of entering the power circle-after all, this mansion When the residence was built, it was not used as a prison or a dormitory. Although it tried its best to present grandeur and luxury, the bedroom facilities were also limited. Even if some temporary villas, wooden upper rooms, and sky pavilions were temporarily added, the number of serious bedrooms now only reaches three digits.

Most of the dozens of bedrooms have been divided up by the powerful figures in the family, leaving only a few for improvisation. Naturally, these bedrooms are also divided into different grades. Among them, the Qionglou Cave, located at the highest point of the main house, is occupied by Gu Cangsheng, like a throne that suppresses luck. Under the throne, the Promise Keeping Courtyard, which is not spacious but can absorb the afterglow of the Qiong Tower, is regarded by many Gu family members as the heir's position.

However, the Promise Keeping Courtyard is still vacant now, as if it was a carrot that Gu Cangsheng deliberately gave to the talented people in his family to urge the young people to continue working hard. On the other hand, Xinfeng Garden, next door to the Promise Keeping Courtyard, already has its own owner.

This means that someone is close to winning the final victory in this long battle for inheritance in which countless Gu family members have participated.

Late at night, under the gaze of everyone, this Gu family member, who was only one step away from victory, returned to his Xinfeng Garden with exhaustion. Her beautiful silver hair had always matched the moonlight best, but now it was reflected dimly and dry by the moonlight, as if she had lost her vitality. Naturally, this scene was firmly captured by many eyes lurking in the dark, and was quickly transmitted back to the rear, so that those competitors who could not sleep at night could finally celebrate and fall asleep with smiles on their faces.

As for Gu Shishi herself, she seemed not to care about those hidden malicious glances. She showed her current tiredness and fragility calmly at home until she walked into Xinfeng Garden and pulled up a layer of gauze as thin as cicada's wings to activate the formation. , shielding all probing eyes... She finally put a sarcastic sneer on her face.

At the same time, someone was already waiting in the room, but it was a young woman with a pretty, lovely appearance and a tall figure. When she saw Gu Shishi, she couldn't help but smile and said, "What's so happy about Sister Shishi?"

Hearing this voice, Gu Shishi's smile finally became gentle. She looked at the person in the room, nodded lightly, and whispered: "Chengzi, you are here."

The girl named Chengzi tilted her head: "The boss hasn't gotten off work yet, how dare I run around?"

Gu Shishi sighed helplessly: "Don't call me your boss, I won't pay you... You have a lot of troubles today, so don't make fun of me."

"What's going on? Is there something going on at the Hillfort Fortress?"

Gu Shishi chuckled: "I can't tell you what's going on over there. I'm sworn to keep it secret... but you really can guess it right."

Both of them obviously didn't care about this blatant remark that violated their oath. Chengzi just shrugged: "After all, you have no right to worry about family matters, Sister Shishi. Those people really think they have a chance."

Hearing this, Gu Shishi's smile couldn't help but turn cold: "Yes, those people really thought that I was their biggest competitor! The old man diverted the trouble to the east, directly putting the most hated people on the fire, and then took advantage of the situation. It is extremely clever to put the heir you truly care about in a safe position.”

Chengzi said: "Sister Shishi, be careful to restrain your emotions. When you meet the old man tomorrow morning, don't let him see any flaws."

Gu Shishi waved her hand: "It doesn't matter, as long as you don't act too much, he won't mind, but will be happy. For an old man who has been a man all his life, he can still pick out young people in his twilight years. Only by seeing the young man's thoughts and issuing a threat that makes the young man break out in cold sweat can he truly feel the joy of having power...and only when he is happy can my position in the family be stable, so even if he is It won’t hurt if you beat it.”

"Eh?" Chengzi tilted his head again, "Sister Shishi, are you sure you want to take the route of being a favored minister? Then didn't I prepare these work materials in vain? I also thought that I would never let anything happen to you when reporting on work. It’s a mistake.”

With that said, she turned around and was about to pack up a file on the desk. However, he was stopped in time by Gu Shishi.

"Of course it's not for nothing! You can make mistakes with other things, but you must not mess around with work." Gu Shishi explained seriously, "There is always a shortage of people in the family who want to be favorites and are good at being favorites. I After all, it is because of my recent outstanding business performance that I am qualified to be controlled by him... If I hadn't gotten to know you in the past few months and had some achievements at work, I'm afraid he wouldn't even look at me highly. JIC Investment Club What does the vice-president mean to the big boss of Bolan Village? So, let me take a look at the information. I will try to study it carefully tonight and report it tomorrow morning so that I can avoid making mistakes when dealing with his difficulties. "

"Wow, then I, a small staff member who drafted the report, suddenly felt a heavy responsibility. If anything goes wrong..."

"That's my problem too." Gu Shishi said, "I've never made any mistakes in the things I handle. I just don't trust myself." After a pause, she added, "It's a pity that you haven't really been willing to do anything for me." I do things, otherwise I can take you with me when I report, and I can really rest assured... In fact, it's just a family imprint, it doesn't really restrict you, and I won't treat you as a subordinate."

Chengzi smiled: "But I'm still used to calling you Sister Shishi, not Boss Gu."

It was not the first time that Gu Shishi was rejected, so she was not angry at all, but laughed: "Actually, I am too. The feeling of calling you Chengzi is better than calling you by your full name. It's funny to say that you and I just happened by chance a few months ago. We met each other, but in just a few days, we felt like we were in love with each other in the previous life, and we became like sisters..."

Chengzi smiled even more cheerfully: "Lover from the past life? What a romantic statement, but I don't mind renewing our relationship."

Gu Shishi shook her head: "But I still can't accept intimacy beyond sisterhood, so I'm afraid I will disappoint you..."

Chengzi shrugged: "It's good to be sisters. I've been wandering alone for a long time, and this is the first time I've met a good sister like Sister Shishi. The past few months with you have been the happiest days for me. , I... don’t expect more.”

While flipping through the information, Gu Shishi said frankly: "Then stay here forever and don't leave. Although Xinfeng Garden is not a spacious place, I can still make room for you."

"Well, as long as Sister Shishi doesn't dislike me, I will always follow you. I'm afraid that people around me will gossip too much..."

Gu Shishi couldn't help but laugh: "Ha, rumors? Do I need to be afraid of rumors? I haven't heard any strange things in the past two years. During the period when I was in love with Qin Yu, I had to be arranged every day. It's really They have all kinds of unpleasant things to say... However, maybe they are right in some aspects. I am indeed a frivolous woman who is emotionally unstable.

Hearing this, Chengzi sighed leisurely: "Sister Shishi, I'm so sad. You make it sound like our great fate just happened overnight."

Gu Shishi laughed and said: "It was just a one-night romance! If I hadn't been in such a bad mood that day and went to the wilderness to drink alone, I wouldn't have met you, a backpacker from Nanxiang, let alone have a drink with you. All night long, I married Jinlan on the spot."

"Eh~"

As Gu Shishi spoke, she sighed quietly and her smile melted: "Actually, Qin Yu and I seemed to be like this at the beginning. Just because of an accident, we got to know each other day and night for more than two years... Although it was because of his life-saving grace. , but in fact, why should the Gu family repay their kindness at the expense of themselves? At that time, it was as if they were not clear-headed. He looked like a flawless white moonlight everywhere, and I wished I could give him everything I had..."

Chengzi said: "As a woman, there will always be times when you are not clear-headed. Although Sister Shishi, you have been delayed for more than two years, but as long as you finally wake up, it is not too late... Wait, Sister Shishi, what you are implying is, Are you talking about the long-term meal ticket you gave me, which is only for two years? "

Gu Shishi laughed again: "Based on the way you have dealt with things during this period, it is impossible for me to let you leave in two years. What I have been thinking about is that even if you want to leave one day, I will Keep you at all costs. Letting go of such a capable assistant as you will make me a disgrace to the family."

As she said that, Gu Shishi sighed again: "The old man has always taught us that there is no shortage of talented people in the world, so we must keep a broad vision and an open mind. But before I met you, I really didn't expect that there would be people in the world. You are so smart. You can always solve the troubles in the business group, but you have never been exposed to these matters before. I have always thought that if you start your own business, you may be able to do it in less than ten years. It has an estate that is not inferior to that of Bolan Village.”

Chengzi shook his head and smiled: "Sister Shishi, don't be joking. I'm just a little clever. It's all because of the resources in your hands, sister Shishi, that I can do such and such things. In today's world, one person's cleverness alone is not enough , I can’t do anything, so I actually want to thank Sister Shishi for giving me the opportunity to show off my skills.”

Gu Shishi stopped arguing and just said: "With me here, you will never lack opportunities to show off... Well."

As she spoke, her mind gradually sank into the report and she stopped talking. After a while, her eyelids became heavy and she felt sleepy.

Orange wanted to cover her with a blanket, but it woke her up, causing her to yawn and wave her hands.

"No, I can't sleep tonight. I'll keep insisting. After tomorrow's report, I can go to the Jiantou District to take a nap during my busy schedule."

Chengzi asked: "So you plan to go to see the old man with a messy look? Isn't that too deliberate?"

Gu Shishi smiled and said: "It's not deliberate. Now, under the background of being unable to say something due to the oath of secrecy, I, as the manager at the forefront of Bolan Manor, have to be busier than before. If I don't put on a messy look, the old man will blame me for not working hard enough."

"Hey, I remember he clearly said at the family dinner that family members should focus on health..."

Gu Shishi heard that, even the tiredness disappeared a little, and curled her lips in disapproval: "It's just an excuse to show off my health. If the people below all focus on health, who will focus on career? And showing off health is essentially a display of power. People with power can spend a lot of time on health, and if the people below who consolidate their power don't work hard to get things done properly, so that the people above break their daily routines and sacrifice their practice, If it affects your health, it would be a great sin. "

Chengzi couldn't help but say: "I heard that when Mr. Gu was the second boss, he used the business group as his home and often advocated hard work and struggle. At that time, he hardly took a break for a month..."

Gu Shishi sneered again: "Even if he takes a nap, there are top physiotherapists setting up magic circles for him. Of course, people who nourish their souls don't need to take a complete rest... Forget it, it's meaningless to spit out these black mud. For those ordinary people in the Construction Investment Association, I am a person who enjoys the clear and pure earth veins in Xinfeng Garden. Am I not an unreasonable superior person? Anyway, take advantage of the current energy and help me check the calculations here. "

"Okay."

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At the same time, far away in the underground secret room of the Shanlei Fortress, Brother Ding, who was dressed in sportswear, had frowned deeply, and drops of cold sweat slid along the folds of the word "川" from his forehead to his nose...

With the invisible mechanical bee sent by Guan Xiaohe, he heard the conversation in Xinfeng Garden clearly. We can ignore all the other minor issues, but...

But, who exactly is that Orange? !