Chapter 150: Total Chaos! Tens of Millions of Netizens in the Livestream Are Shocked!
7:00 PM.
The artificial intelligence robot product launch event kicked off.
The host took the stage, delivered the welcome speech, thanked the guests, media, and partners, and briefly introduced the background, core agenda, and important guests of the launch event.
"First, let us welcome the President of Jiang Group, Jiang Yujun, President Jiang, to the stage with a warm round of applause to deliver a speech~"
Clap clap clap clap clap... Thunderous applause filled the venue.
The TikTok livestream camera cut to the center seat in the first row.
Jiang Yujun stood up with a smile, wearing a small white suit jacket over a black slip bodycon dress, and walked elegantly onto the stage with her high heels clicking.
Around her swan-like neck hung the Heart of the Oceannecklace Gu Yunfan had given her, on her wrist was the Imperial Green bracelet he had given her, and her jewelry earrings were also gifts from Gu Yunfan.
The number of attendees for this launch event was double that of the previous aviation engine launch, reaching twenty thousand people. The Beijing Convention Center could not accommodate them, so the venue was the National Convention Center.
As soon as the broadcast started, over 10 million viewers flooded into the livestream.
[Wa-ka-ka! After two months, I'm finally seeing the livestream of asias number one goddess again!]
[Those long legs are so thin, white, and long; they're incredibly tempting, making me want to have a nosebleed!]
[Her aura is incredibly strong! This is exactly what a domineering female CEO from a novel looks like. Is it normal for an 18-year-old high school student like me to like this?]
[It's normal. I'm a 15-year-old middle schooler and I like it too. And I specifically like the auntie type. Am I a bit of a pervert?]
[Unexpected, truly unexpected. In just two months, President Jiang's net worth has nearly doubled, skyrocketing from over 300 billion to 580 billion. Although Forbes and Hurun haven't compiled the rankings yet, she is already the recognized richest person in Dragon Kingdom!]
[President Jiang was previously the richest woman in Dragon Kingdom and asias richest woman, right? Just asking because I don't know, who is the richest person in Asia?]
[Mukesh from the Land of Ah San, with a wealth of over 800 billion.]
[The gap isn't small, but if tonight's artificial intelligence robot can take off like the aviation engine, the Jiang Group's stock price will definitely soar again. In that case, President Jiang will soon be crowned the richest person in Asia!]
[I reckon it'll be hard to surpass the aviation engine. According to online rumors, the robot developed by President Jiang's Godson is said to be just like a real person. Isn't that just bullshit?]
[I also heard that President Gu even developed a 1nm chip and a lithography machine. I don't know if it's true.]
[1nm chip and lithography machine?? What a load of crap! This bragging is over the moon!]
[Forget the chip and lithography machine, as long as the robot Gu Yunfan developed is eighty percent similar to a real person, I'll damn well start a livestream immediately and perform a rotation technique for everyone!]
On stage, Jiang Yujun had just finished a brief opening statement and was now getting to the point: "Today is June 1st. From the project's initiation to now, only three months have passed for the artificial intelligence robot. That's right, the research and development cycle is the same as the previous aviation engine—both were three months.
To be honest, even now, I can't believe the project succeeded. Strictly speaking, I don't know if it has succeeded because the project was fully managed by the Vice President of Jiang Group, Gu Yunfan."
"During the Spring Festival, when Gu Yunfan first told me he wanted to develop an artificial intelligence robot, he claimed it could be indistinguishable from a real person in many aspects such as form, skin, hearing, vision, coordination, and sensitivity. To be honest, I didn't believe it at all at the time."
"So on the day of the aviation engine launch, I only revealed to the outside world that the company was developing an artificial intelligence robot without detailing the specific level of advancement or the R&D cycle, because I was afraid we wouldn't be able to do it."
"However, today, Gu Yunfan has handed in his results as promised. I don't know if he can create another miracle, but I am willing to believe in him. If this robot doesn't meet everyone's expectations, I hope you will all be understanding."
"Next, let's hand the stage over to tonight's protagonist, Gu Yunfan. Please welcome him with applause—"
Clap clap clap clap clap... The seven princesses in the audience took the lead in applauding.
Jiang Yujun stepped down and handed the microphone to Gu Yunfan, giving him an encouraging look: "Good luck, baby!"
She had only introduced the artificial intelligence robotjust now and hadn't mentioned a word about the chip and the lithography machine. Although she was involved in many stages of the R&D process, she really didn't know the final result. It was better not to mention uncertain things; if things went wrong in public, she was afraid her Godson would be discouraged.
Gu Yunfan took the microphone and confidently walked onto the stage, delivering his speech calmly in front of the twenty thousand audience members and the tens of millions of netizens in the livestream.
"Thank you all very much for your interest in this launch event. As everyone knows, the next ten years will be the era of artificial intelligence. In this environment, our Jiang Group has followed the trend of the times, invested a significant amount of manpower, resources, and finances, and after three months, we have successfully developed our first artificial intelligence robot."
Gu Yunfan held a slide clicker and explained along with the PPT: "Today, we stand at a new starting point of the AI era, officially releasing to the world this all-domain general humanoid intelligent robot that bridges technology and scenarios, connecting intelligence and warmth. She is not a cold machine, but an intelligent partner with thinking, execution, and emotional perception capabilities—a disruptive new species moving from the laboratory into thousands of industries and daily life."
"In terms of core performance, she is equipped with a 1nm chip self-developed by the Jiang Group..."
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole venue erupted into an uproar, and chaos immediately broke out.
"What did President Gu just say?? The robot is equipped with a 1nm self-developed chip??"
"Did I hear wrong?? Did he say 10nm or 1nm??"
The 20 million netizens in the livestream were also shocked, and they started spamming the chat frantically.
Ignoring the shocked reaction from the crowd, Gu Yunfanintroduced the core technologies of the robot in simple terms, including AI algorithms, large model deployment, deep learning, knowledge graphs and reasoning, control systems, the mechanical body, simulated skin, and perception systems.
The netizens in the livestream couldn't wait any longer.
[What are you babbling about? Whether it's a chick or a big bird, bring it out for a walk!]
[My billionaire living ancestor! Stop chanting! I want to see the robot! Don't force me to get on my knees and beg you!]
[This guy really knows how to keep people in suspense! He hooked me with that line about the 1nm chip right at the start and has kept me stuck for thirty minutes!]
[Listen to him bragging; a 1nm self-developed chip is absolutely impossible. Even if he could design it, there's no compatible lithography machine for manufacturing. The most advanced lithography machine in the world can currently only mass-produce 3nm chips.]
[A robot is so big, it's not like a phone; there's no need for a 1nm chip. 3nm to 5nm would be more than enough.]
[That said, if more advanced technology exists, why wouldn't they use it? Besides, 1nm chips can also be applied to other fields.]
[True, if he really developed a 1nm chip, the global tech world will face another earthquake. The moment to witness a miracle is coming...]
Gu Yunfan spoke for over half an hour. By the end, even Murong Yan, Zhao Siqing, and the other sisters couldn't sit still.
Only the scientists, academicians, professors, and engineers in related fields listened with great interest. While laymen watch for the excitement, experts look for the technical details. Judging by the design ideas, hardware combinations, and core parameters Gu Yunfanintroduced, the level of advancement far exceeded the current world standard.
"The technical details of this robot have been introduced. Next, her mysterious veil is about to be lifted."
Gu Yunfan looked toward the center seat in the audience. "Everyone might not know, but today is President Jiang's birthday. I promised her before that I would give her this robot as a birthday gift. President Jiang, please come to the stage again to receive my birthday wishes~"
Clap clap clap clap clap... The applause was mixed with bursts of well-wishes.
Thump-thump!
Thump-thump-thump!
Jiang Yujun's heart was racing, her limbs were stiff, and she walked onto the stage nervously.
Chapter 151: The 18-year-old Jiang Yujun makes a grand appearance! Stunning the audience and tens of millions of netizens!
Jiang Yujun stood beside Gu Yunfan, holding her breath, too nervous to speak.
Under the gaze of the masses, Gu Yunfan called out toward the stage entrance: "Classmate Junjun, please make your grand appearance~"
???
What did you just call the robot??
Classmate Junjun??
Jiang Yujun's expression froze as she turned her head toward the stage entrance. Before the person arrived, their voice did; a moment later, a song drifted out. The instant she heard the voice, Jiang Yujun's heart jolted. Such a familiar voice... "Finally made this decision~"
"I don't care what others say~"
"As long as you are just as certain~"
"I am willing to follow you to the ends of the earth..."
The entire audience craned their necks, staring intently at the stage.
A young girl wearing a baseball cap slowly walked out. The brim of the hat shaded her eyes, making her face unclear, but when Jiang Yujun saw her clothes, her head buzzed, and she nearly fainted.
A small black camisole on top, denim bell-bottoms on the bottom, and Converse canvas shoes on her feet—it was the outfit of a college student.
Isn't this me when I was 18 and just started college!!!
When I first met Gu Yunfan last year, I showed him a group photo of me and his parents from our university days. In that photo, I was wearing these exact clothes!!!
No... who is this???
Don't tell me this is the robot!!!
The audience below was utterly confused. What was going on? Weren't they supposed to invite a robot onto the stage? Why was there a singing performance? Was he teasing them again? Who was this little beauty? Those bell-bottoms are very retro!
The seven sisters sitting in the middle area of the second row—Shen Yinuo, An Lingran, Wei Zixia, Amiya, Zhao Siqing, Murong Yan, and Jiang Ruoxi—also had expressions of complete bewilderment.
Zhao Siqing focused her gaze and said, "How come... the voice and the gait seem a bit familiar..."
Murong Yan nodded absentmindedly, "Yeah... the nose, mouth, and chin look familiar too..."
Wei Zixia's eyes suddenly sharpened as she recognized the girl on stage. Before she could speak, Amiya had already reached a conclusion: "It's Our Mother! Jiang Yujun from her student days!!"
"Ah???"
The other sisters paled in shock at the same time!
Murong Yan pointed at the singing girl and said with a trembling voice, "It... it's true... it's Our Mother! I almost didn't recognize her!!"
Jiang Ruoxi couldn't help but exclaim, "Is... is she the robot developed by Gu Yunfan??"
"Heavens—" Shen Yinuo was dumbfounded. "It's... it's too lifelike..."
An Lingran rubbed her eyes as if she were dreaming. "The form... the gait... the voice... it's exactly like a real person..."
The seven sisters' exclamations spread to the rows in front and behind them, quickly causing a massive stir.
"What?? The beauty singing on stage is a robot?? She's a young President Jiang??"
"I don't believe it!! Are you fooling me like I'm a three-year-old?! Lift that hat and let me see!!"
"President Gu must have failed the development and found a real person to pose as the robot!!"
A wave of skepticism rose from the audience.
The Mayor of Jing City, sitting in the first row, couldn't help but squint, staring at the singing girl. At that moment, she felt as if she had traveled through time back to the turn of the millennium 26 years ago.
So similar... too similar... I attended the Tsinghua-Peking University art gala back then.
Jun Jun was dressed exactly like this... and she sang this song, 'Courage'.
"Love really needs Courage~ to face the rumors and gossip~" The girl took off her baseball cap as she sang this part, revealing her true face.
Boom—
The whole place exploded!!!
The 30 million+ netizens in the live stream felt as if they had been struck by lightning!!!
[???]
[???]
[!!!!!]
[!!!!!]
The screen was filled with question marks and exclamation points; everyone was shocked!
[Holy crap!!! The robot was actually modeled after President Jiang in her youth!!! This is so damn stunning!!!]
[What?? This is a robot?? This is the young President Jiang??]
[I can't guarantee if it's a robot, but it's definitely Jiang Yujun from her youth! As her long-time fan, I've collected countless photos of her growing up!!]
[Holy shit! It's breathtakingly beautiful!! No wonder she was hailed as the number one beauty of Jing City, asias number one goddess, and one of the top ten wealthy socialites globally in her youth! She truly lives up to the name!!]
[Wait... let's not discuss the beauty for a second! I just want to ask one thing! Is this really a freaking robot??]
[To be honest, it doesn't look like a robot! But where did the development team find a real-life double who looks exactly like President Jiang?]
[Exactly! The makeup is very light; no matter how much you apply, you can't make it look this lifelike! But how could a robot possibly be made to look exactly like a human??]
[Right! Look at her eyes, expressions, and body movements while she sings—it's completely like a real person!!]
[Real person! It's definitely played by a real person! I'm calling it right now! If this is a robot, I'll livestream myself eating shit while doing a handstand!!]
[Gu Yunfan is too bold, actually daring to pull off a fake in public to fool netizens nationwide. I demand a live teardown to expose the fraud!]
[Yes! Whether it's real or fake, tear it down on the spot and let us see!]
No one in the live stream dared to believe it.
A rendition of 'Courage' pushed the press conference to its climax.
"Everyone, please be quiet~"
Gu Yunfan pressed his hands down and gave a command to the robot: "Classmate Junjun, please introduce yourself to the audience~"
"Hello everyone~, I am the artificial intelligence robot Jun Jun, 18 years old. Thank you all for your attention~"
Jun Jun waved smilingly to the audience and the camera. Her reactions were swift, her expression natural, and her voice lacked any electronic drone, sparking another commotion in the audience.
"Classmate Junjun, this is your good friend Jiang Yujun. You are Little Junjun, and she is Big Jun Jun." Gu Yunfanpointed at Jiang Yujun. "From now on, you two will be the best of partners. Say hello to her~"
"Hello Sister Junjun~, wow, the two of us look awfully similar~"
Hearing the robot speak in a thick Jing City accent, the bewildered audience couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.
Jiang Yujun was expressionless, looking as if she had lost her soul. Having her 18-year-old self suddenly appear before her eyes would leave anyone stunned.
"President Jiang, are you satisfied with this birthday gift?"
Gu Yunfan smiled and said, "Encountering your 18-year-old self, what would you like to say to her?"
"I..."
Jiang Yujun's red lips parted slightly. Everyone who has experienced the passage of time might have fantasized about a space-time dialogue with their 18-year-old self, advising their younger self not to take the wrong path. Jiang Yujun was no exception, but at this moment, her mind was a complete blank, and she found it hard to speak.
Must have scared you, right?
To prevent the atmosphere from cooling, Gu Yunfanshifted the topic back to the robot. "May I ask, Classmate Junjun, besides singing, what other talents do you have?"
"In terms of musical instruments, I can also play the piano, violin, and guzheng. For dance, I know classical dance and jazz dance. My painting is also quite alright~"
"How about you showcase yourself some more and perform a jazz dance for everyone?"
"Sure~"
Next, Little Junjun performed a sexy jazz dance to a dynamic track. Her flexibility, the coordination of her limbs, and her infectious energy were breathtaking.
By the end of it, the audience could no longer sit still. Doubts rose one after another, wave after wave.
Gu Yunfan knew the audience would be skeptical, so he specifically arranged a verification segment, randomly inviting audience members onto the stage to debunk the 'fraud'.
Chapter 152: The 100-member fraud-busting group takes the stage to verify; the whole audience and the entire internet get their faces slapped!
On the massive stage, 100 fraud-busting audience members gathered.
They included the Director of the National Ministry of Science and Technology, the Mayor of Jing City, the President of the Dragon Academy of Sciences, the President of Tsinghua, chief scientists, academicians, professors, media representatives, industry peers, The Group employees, and convention center hostesses, with CCTV reporters carrying cameras for close-up live broadcasting.
Gu Yunfan output a command: "Classmate Junjun, don't be afraid. Everyone doesn't believe you are a robot; they all say you are played by a real person. Now we invite audience representatives to verify the truth, please cooperate~"
"Okay, President Gu~" Jun Jun looked left and right. "Men and women are different. Men can only observe from the side and cannot touch me, otherwise, I will get angry and hit people~"
"Yo, this robot even knows the difference between men and women; her personality is exactly the same as President Jiang's when she was young~"
The Mayor of Jing City felt the robot's emotions. Even with close-up observation, it was hard to tell the truth.
"Let me check first."
The Director of the National Ministry of Science and Technology was Jiang Yujun's maternal aunt. Unable to suppress her curiosity and excitement, she stepped forward and took the robot's hand.
The skin was fair and delicate, with a slight flush. Looking closely, one could even see fine hairs and the texture of blood vessels. Crucially, there was warmth. Giving it a gentle squeeze, the touch was incredibly realistic, not at all like a mechanical structure.
At this moment, even the Director of the Ministry of Science and Technology couldn't help but feel suspicious.
"Does she have a pulse?" The Mayor of Jing City directly took the robot's other hand, placing his fingertips on the wrist. "Wow! Even a pulse exists, beating normally!"
"Then is there breath??"
A female scientist reached out and held her hand under the robot's nose, suddenly startled: "There's breath too!"
Everyone turned their gaze to Gu Yunfan at the same time, waiting for his explanation.
Gu Yunfan said calmly: "robots need to dissipate heat. The nostrils and ears are heat vents. The pulse and heartbeat are to increase realism and also to perceive external emotions. As I said during the robot introduction, she is not a cold machine, but an intelligent partner with thinking, execution, and emotional perception capabilities. Just like humans, she has emotions."
Ah, this... the fraud-busting group remained skeptical.
"However, she does not secrete oral saliva. You can look inside her mouth." Gu Yunfan issued another command: "Classmate Junjun, please open your mouth."
The robot opened her red lips.
Female academicians and professors stepped forward. The media quickly zoomed in with their lenses, and the live stream erupted once again.
[Holy crap! The inside of the mouth is dry; there really is no saliva! But that pink tongue is so lifelike! It looks especially enticing!]
[A dry mouth doesn't prove it's a robot. Couldn't they just wipe the mouth dry beforehand?]
[Wipe it dry beforehand? Don't forget, the robot just sang and danced. We've been watching the whole time, and she never wiped her mouth. How do you explain that?]
[Uh... true, but I still don't believe it unless the robot is dismantled!]
"President Gu, robots need charging, right? Where is the charging port?" An industry peer standing behind Gu Yunfan raised a doubt.
Gu Yunfan replied: "This robot has three charging methods: wired charging, wireless charging, and photovoltaic charging. The wired charging port is located on the side of the waist."
Saying this, Gu Yunfan lifted the robot's small black camisole, pressed the skin on the waist, and a small cover popped out, revealing the charging port. The onlookers let out a collective gasp.
Gu Yunfan signaled the R&D engineer to demonstrate. When the charging cable was connected, the robotblinked, and her eyes turned red, representing the charging status.
Oh—
The whole audience exclaimed again!
The Seven Princesses were not invited onto the stage; they were all leaning over the front of the stage to watch, each so surprised they were speechless. Jiang Yujun on stage was in a daze the whole time.
"I know, even so, many people still don't believe it's a robot, right?"
Gu Yunfan pointed to Jun Jun's head. "The robot's head is equipped with AI main control chips like CPU, GPU, and NPU, as well as voice recognition modules, natural language recognition modules, sensors, etc. I'll open it up for you to see."
"Good—"
"Should have done that sooner—"
The whole audience shouted in unison, eyes wide, staring fixedly at the big screen.
Gu Yunfan had the robot turn her back to the audience, leaned into her ear, and input a complex command. The long hair on the back of her head gradually rose.
The moment Gu Yunfan lifted the long hair, the 20,000 people in the audience and the 30 million netizens in the live stream were all shocked at once!
"My god! The inside of the brain really is integrated circuits!!"
"So many densely packed chips! It's like an alien!!"
"Damn! Face slapped. It really is a robot! How did they make it so realistic??"
"Maybe not. Do you think... could it be a little girl playing the part? A little girl hidden inside the body, with everything above the neck being mechanical? Is this done to deceive us?"
"Damn! You're such a contrarian! Is it that hard to admit someone else's success? This reminds me of when the Xiaopeng bionic robot was released. Because its catwalk was so realistic, netizens initially doubted it was a real person. After the legs were cut open, they said it was played by a disabled person!"
"Haha, I don't want to be a contrarian, but this robot is just too unreal. Compared to robots from Xiaopeng, Yushu, and others, it's completely a product of a different era!"
These skeptical voices reached the stage.
Gu Yunfan leaned into the robot's ear again and input a new complex command. Then he slightly lifted the camisole from the back to prevent exposure. Subsequently, two small doors automatically opened at the lower back, revealing the battery pack and power integration module to everyone.
Whoosh—
The whole audience erupted in an uproar once again!
This time, the skeptical voices vanished completely!
The direction of the live stream took a 180-degree turn!!
[Holy shit!! Face slapped!! It really is a robot!!!]
[The brain is fitted with core integrated chips! The back is fitted with batteries! Everyone can see clearly! Now no one will say it's a real person in disguise anymore!!!]
[Ah, this... God... it's too exaggerated! How on earth was this achieved??]
[I used to hate the phrase 'Far Ahead.' I thought it was too flashy, too pretentious, too arrogant! But now, I can't find any other word to describe this robot except 'Far Ahead'!!]
[I knew artificial intelligence robots were evolving fast, but I didn't expect them to reach this level! In the blink of an eye, they can look exactly like a real person! It's freaking terrifying!]
[Genius! Gu Yunfan is truly a super all-around genius! A man like a god!]
[From today onwards! Gu Yunfan has leaped to become the technology leader of the Dragon Kingdom!]
[Absolutely! Just based on this bionic robot, the Jiang Group has surpassed Huawei and become the strongest technology company in the Dragon Kingdom!]
[Just wait and see! Tomorrow as soon as the market opens, the Jiang Group's stock price will hit the limit up again!]
[Western countries are going to blow up again! Our country is riding alone in the field of artificial intelligence robots, leaving the West far behind!]
[I wonder how the experience in that area is. If it's realistic, I won't need to get a wife. I don't plan on having kids anyway, so wouldn't it be fine to just buy a beautiful robot?]
[Exactly! How much is it? I want to buy one! Customize a Liu Yifei robot for me!]
[I want to buy two! One for each hand!]}],
Chapter 153: President Gu Becomes God Gu! Dragon Country's Tech Leader! He Deserves to be Enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple!!!
After verifying the authenticity of the robot, the 100-person Fake-Busting Team left the stage in a daze. Some were shaking as they walked; if they hadn't seen the younger version of Jiang Yujun on stage with their own eyes, they would never have believed it was a robot.
The Seven Princesses returned to their seats, looking lost.
Murong Yan closed her eyes for three seconds and then opened them. On the stage, Big Jun Jun and Little Jun Junstood on either side of Gu Yunfan. "Oh my god... is this really not a dream?"
Zhao Siqing shook her head and sighed: "I finally understand why Old Eight didn't let us see the robot in advance... Who wouldn't be confused after seeing this? It's too incredible... it completely subverts my worldview..."
Shen Yinuo nodded slightly: "Yeah... the level of advancement of this robot... is far beyond my imagination... Old Eight was being secretive before... everyone thought he had failed..."
"Me too... Old Eight has created another miracle..." Zi Xia's gaze became firm, "I've decided... I'm transferring back to Jing City immediately... to build an artificial intelligence Special Operations Team for the country..."
"This kid is definitely a transmigrator... or he's got a cheat..." Amiya muttered.
An Lingran and Jiang Ruoxi didn't say anything, quietly staring at the stage in a daze.
Gu Yunfan took "Little Jun Jun's" hand and placed it in "Big Jun Jun's" hand, smiling as he congratulated her: "President Jiang, happy birthday. I wonder if you like this birthday gift?"
"Uh..."
Jiang Yujun held Little Jun Jun's hand and looked at her 18-year-old self. A magical feeling welled up in her heart, something she couldn't quite describe.
So this is what I looked like when I was 18... a bit cocky, huh... ha~
"Sister Junjun, happy birthday~"
Little Jun Jun gave a warm smile and raised her arms to hug Big Jun Jun: "Long time no see, how are you?"
A simple greeting made Jiang Yujun almost burst into tears, as if her 26-year-old self was having a dialogue across time and space.
"Good... everything is good..."
"Is the relationship problem solved?"
*Cough, cough, cough...*
Jiang Yujun was startled. She let go of Little Jun Jun and looked at Gu Yunfan in shock, hesitant to speak. She wondered if this robot had become sentient; it actually cared about her relationship problems? Who wrote the program?
"Please take your seat for now, President Jiang~"
Gu Yunfan invited Jiang Yujun to leave the stage.
Then he introduced the application scenarios for this artificial intelligence robot, such as daily companionship, laundry and cooking, massage and SPA, answering questions, and designated driving. Of course, professional high-risk operation robots, elderly care robots, and educational tutoring robots could also be customized.
Finally, he named the robots. The female model was named the Nuwa series, and the male model was named the Fuxi series. The next step would be to refine testing, cooperate with relevant departments to draft new robotregulations, and then put them into mass production, with pricing to be determined.
[Don't leave it 'to be determined'! Give us a price now! Open the pre-order channel!]
[No need for a price, I'll buy it no matter how expensive it is. I beg President Gu to put up the link, I want to pay the deposit!]
[The female model is called Nuwa and the male model is called Fuxi. Sounds awesome! If this robot hits the market, it'll definitely be a massive hit!]
The number of online viewers in the live broadcast room had reached over 50 million at this moment.
At the end of the press conference, Gu Yunfan, accompanied by PPT and animation demonstrations, also announced the 1nm chip and lithography machine, introducing the design concept, R&D process, and detailed parameters. The chip was named the Xuanyuan series, and the lithography machine was named the Shennong series.
He also welcomed manufacturers in related fields such as mobile phones, automobiles, communications, and semiconductors, as well as government departments, to visit the Jiang Group for cooperation.
[Holy crap!! President Gu really developed a 1nm chip?? And a 1nm process lithography machine??]
[The 1nm process is the physical limit for chip materials! How did he do it??]
[It's not just the chip limit, it's also the lithography machine limit! EUV cannot continue to shrink! It requires Multi-patterning, EUV++, or even X-ray lithography!]
[Didn't you listen carefully just now? President Gu said the substrate material for the chip is not traditional silicon wafers, but a self-developed graphene-silicon carbon composite material. The transistor core material uses a GAA structure, the interconnect material uses Cu/Ru hybrid interconnects, and the packaging material uses 3D stacking, Chiplet, and HBM 4/5.]
[The transistor density is 100% higher than 2nm, overall performance is 100% higher, and power consumption is reduced by 80%. Theoretically, there is some feasibility.]
[What, what, what! What are you talking about! What's all this gibberish!]
[In a word, if what President Gu said is true, then our country's chips and lithography machines will break through the Western technical blockade, instantly soaring from the 7nm level to the 1nm king's throne, becoming the global leader in the field of chips and lithography machines!]
[Add one more thing, in the field of robots, we're also NO.1!]
[That's right, everyone should be confident. Although I don't understand chips and lithography machines, I believe President Gu wouldn't talk nonsense. The success of the aviation engine and artificial intelligence robots is proof!]
[Agreed! Brothers and sisters! Let's celebrate boldly! President Gu has brought our country's high-tech field to an unprecedented height! From now on, the whole world will have to look at our faces! We will never be restricted by others again!]
[Awesome!! My blood is boiling! President Gu has become God Gu! This contribution deserves to be enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple!!!]
[This is a real national idol! Crushing big shots like Zhang Yiming, Pony Ma, Daddy Ma, and Jun-er! No one objects to me saying President Gu is the tech leader of Dragon Country, right?!]
[Be more confident! Tech leader of Asia!]
[The person above isn't confident enough. With the four high-tech technologies of aviation engine, artificial intelligence robot, 1nm chip, and 1nm lithography machine, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say President Gu is the tech leader of the world!!]
The press conference lasted for two hours. Before it ended, the lady in charge of etiquette pushed the cake cart onto the stage. Gu Yunfan invited his Godmother and seven sisters onto the stage, and Little Jun Jun presented a huge bouquet of flowers to Big Jun Jun.
The lights in the venue were turned off, the birthday song was sung, and Jiang Yujun closed her eyes to make a wish. Because she hadn't recovered from her shock, her mind was blank, and she just went through the motions without actually making a wish.
"Phew~~~" Jiang Yujun blew out the candles.
"Happy birthday, President Jiang—"
"Wishing President Jiang to be eighteen forever—"
"Wishing the Jiang Group to achieve the grand goal of becoming the world's number one technology company soon—"
Accompanied by the blessings from the audience.
Gu Yunfan cut the cake and raised a glass of champagne to thank everyone for their blessings. Under the witness of the entire audience and tens of millions of netizens, he held a small birthday ceremony for his Godmother.
With this, the Jiang Group's artificial intelligence robotpress conference came to a successful conclusion.
When the crowd was dispersing.
Media reporters swarmed forward, blocking Gu Yunfan, Jiang Yujun, and the accompanying robot for interviews.
"Thank you for your enthusiasm. It's getting late, and we have to go home to celebrate President Jiang's birthday. How about this, I will organize a separate press conference at the company tomorrow, and everyone is welcome to interview then."
Today's Gu Yunfan was no longer the little secretary he once was, but a vice president of The Group who could handle things on his own. He could easily handle matters of all sizes without his Godmother having to step in.
"Gu Yunfan! You've created another miracle tonight! No! It should be three miracles!"
The Director of the Ministry of Science and Technologysaid with an excited face, "As a leader of the Ministry of Science and Technology, I am deeply proud! From now on, our country will become the world's number one scientific and technological power!"
The President of the Long Academy of Sciences pushed his glasses and shook his head in amazement: "What an eye-opener... what an eye-opener... I didn't expect our country to have a super tech genius like President Gu... These high-tech breakthroughs... will promote the rapid rejuvenation of the Chinese nation..."
The President of Tsinghua nodded and sighed: "Our country is not far from reaching the top of the world..."
The Mayor of Jing City smiled and said: "President Jiang~, I really envy you for having such a genius Godson. He has single-handedly reshaped our country's development pattern and even changed the world. He is destined to become the leader of this era~"
Jiang Yujun's heart surged with excitement as she walked forward dazed, holding onto Gu Yunfan's arm, her face beaming with joy. The Seven Princesses following behind were like robots, whereas the actual robot was as natural as a real person.
Chapter 154: Godmother CEO: Whatever! Then I wish I have the Courage to break through myself!
On the way home.
Jiang Yujun received a call from a High-ranking Leader, wishing her a happy birthday and congratulating her on the great success of tonight's launch event, with words full of excitement and relief.
Then she spoke with Gu Yunfan, praising him as a national treasure-level hero of the country, indicating that she would visit Jiang Group for research soon, and the state would grant him significant rewards.
Returning to the Shichahai courtyard house, it was decorated inside and out with lanterns and colorful banners, filled with joyous atmosphere.
In early summer, the temperature was pleasant. Gu Yunfan and the Sisters arranged the birthday celebration venue in the backyard, hosting a terrace party.
The backyard was lit with twinkling lights, enveloped in mist, and the path was strewn with rose petals, as beautiful as a fairyland.
The Director of the Science and Technology Administration and the Mayor of Jing City, as relatives of Jiang Yujun, originally planned to attend the birthday party after the launch event, but were suddenly notified by higher-ups to attend a meeting to discuss the strategic development direction of artificial intelligence robots, 1nm chips, and 1nm lithography machines.
"It's quite rare today, our family is all together again. First, I want to thank Godmother for her unconditional trust and strong support, and wish her a happy birthday again~"
Gu Yunfan personally pushed out a cake cart filled with candles, "Earlier at the launch event, Godmother seemed a bit distracted when making a wish. I guess she didn't even make one. Let's make another wish now, and we'll sing the birthday song together again~"
"Wait..."
Jiang Yujun looked around, "Can someone tell me... is this really a dream... Did Yunfan's robot, chip, and lithography machine really succeed..."
"I want to know too..." Murong Yan's eyes were dazed, "This should be a dream, right..."
Zhao Siqing hummed softly, "Yes... it's a dream... a daydream..."
Shen Yinuo, An Lingran, and Jiang Ruoxi all wore expressions as if possessed, and even Amiya and Wei Zixia were a bit doubtful.
"Alright, alright~, it's not that serious~"
Gu Yunfan pulled out the robot, "Little Junjun is right here. Besides Our Mother, you all haven't experienced it yet. Come on, touch, touch."
Murong Yan mechanically raised her hand and poked the robot's arm, "Wow... so elastic... I have a question... she looks exactly like Our Mother when she was young... what should we call her... calling her Mom isn't appropriate, right? She's only 18... younger than me... calling her Little Sister isn't appropriate either... wouldn't that mess up the generational order..."
"Pfft—"
Amiya and Wei Zixia both burst out laughing.
The laughter woke the other Sisters from their daze, and they gathered curiously, pulling at "Little Junjun," poking "Little Junjun." Zhao Siqing even pinched her little perky butt, and Little Junjun rolled her eyes and scolded, "Pervert!"
"Hahaha..."
Zhao Siqing laughed heartily, "She can even roll her eyes and scold people, just like Our Mother's temper~"
Jiang Yujun stepped forward slowly, grabbed Little Junjun's hands, and their eyes met, unable to calm down for a long time.
"Sister Jun Jun~, happy birthday. From now on, I'll be your closest little companion. You can tell me anything~" Little Junjun flashed a bright smile.
Jiang Yujun suddenly hugged her, patted the back of her head, her eyes filled with nostalgia for old times, "Long time no see... my youth..."
Her gaze shifted upward, looking at Gu Yunfan with a smile, and she couldn't help but choke up, "baby... thank you... this is the favorite, most precious, most meaningful, and most unique birthday gift I've ever received..."
"Glad you like it. Make a wish now~"
"Mm!"
Jiang Yujun crossed her hands over her chest, closed her fox-like eyes, and silently prayed: Heaven bless... I hope in the new year... Gu Yunfan and I can... can... huh? What wish was I going to make?
"Happy birthday to you~ Happy birthday to you..."
Gu Yunfan, the Seven Princesses, and Little Junjun sang the birthday song together.
In a daze... Jiang Yujun's ears suddenly echoed with... her 18-year-old self singing at the venue tonight... "Finally made this decision~ I don't care what others say~ As long as you're just as sure~ I'm willing to follow you to the ends of the earth..."
Whatever!
Then I wish I have the Courage to break through myself!
Jiang Yujun muddle-headedly made a strange wish. The moment she opened her eyes, her heart raced. She glanced at Gu Yunfan and instinctively looked away.
"What's Great Beauty Jiang doing standing there? Blow out the candles~" Murong Yan reminded her.
"Oh, oh~" Jiang Yujun took a deep breath and blew—the cake was too big for one person to blow out, so Little Junjun and the Seven Daughters helped her blow.
"Whoo-hoo~, happy birthday, Great Beauty Jiang~"
"Mom, you're 44 years old, but you don't look it at all~"
"Of course~, Our Mother is forever 18~"
The daughters presented birthday gifts one by one.
Gu Yunfan cut the cake for everyone.
Jiang Ruoxi gave the first piece of cake to her mom.
Then, smiling, she handed a plate to Little Junjun with both hands.
"What are you doing, Xi Xi? Don't give it to her!" Gu Yunfan stopped Jiang Ruoxi, "Idiot, she runs on battery. Do you really think she's human? Be careful she spits it in your face!"
"Hahaha..." Everyone laughed.
Little Junjun winked at Jiang Ruoxi, "Thanks~, you're very polite~"
"Classmate Junjun~, tell us, which of us seven Sisters is the most beautiful~" Murong Yan took the cake, eating while teasing the robot.
Little Junjun's gaze swept over the faces of the Seven Princesses one by one, smiling lightly, "All seven of you are stunning beauties, each with your own charm, different styles. It's hard to say who's more beautiful~"
"Oh-ho-ho, this robot doesn't offend anyone, huh? Even has emotional intelligence~" Murong Yan asked again, "What if we seven Sisters compare with Great Beauty Jiang? Still evenly matched?"
"Well, to be honest, Great Beauty Jiang is a cut above. She's recognized as the number one beauty in Jing City, Asia's number one goddess, one of the top ten wealthy socialites globally. In terms of looks, figure, or talent, no one in the world can match her~"
"Damn! Wasted my praise on you!" Murong Yan instantly dropped her smile, "You're praising yourself, aren't you? So narcissistic!"
"Haha..." Jiang Yujun laughed so hard she doubled over, "She's right, you know~"
"Pah!" Murong Yan pouted her pink lips and made a face.
Zhao Siqing teased, "Her large model was trained by Eighth Brother personally, right? So good at flattering~, always making Our Mother feel so comfortable~"
"Get lost, what are you saying?"
Gu Yunfan raised a piece of cake, "Believe me, I'll smack you in the face."
"Ha~, come on~" Zhao Siqing hid behind her mom.
"Alright, alright, let's toast as a family~" Jiang Yujunraised a glass of champagne, "Congratulations to Yunfan for a great victory, successfully developing the world's most advanced artificial intelligence robot, high-end chips, and high-end lithography machines. After tonight, our Jiang Group will shake the world! We'll usher in unprecedented leapfrog development! Our country will also undergo huge changes! This toast is to Yunfan!"
"Cheers, cheers~~"
"Eighth Brother has become a legend in one battle~~"
"Eighth Brother, tell us the truth, are you a robot too? Open your head, let us see~~"
"Haha~, I think he's an alien. Second Sister, bring your scalpel later, let's dissect Eighth Brother~~"
Amidst bursts of laughter, the family raised their glasses and drank together.
Everyone moved to the pavilion for dinner. Jiang Yujunquietly instructed her Assistant to prepare a reward for Gu Yunfan.
Chapter 155: 10 Billion Red Envelope + Shares, Promoted to President of The Group!
"baby~, two months ago, we made a bet. If your project succeeded, I would give you whatever you wanted. The time to fulfill that promise has come. Tell me, what do you want?"
Jiang Yujun picked up a piece of tuna, dipped it in sauce, and fed it to Gu Yunfan.
Gu Yunfan chewed as he thought to himself, *If I say... I want your seven daughters... would you flip the table?*
Secrets couldn't be kept forever. Gu Yunfan knew in his heart that his relationship with his seven god-sisters would be exposed sooner or later.
His original plan was to use the bet as an opportunity to come clean to his Godmother after the project succeeded. With such a huge contribution, his merits should outweigh his faults, right?
But now that the moment was here, Gu Yunfan found it hard to speak. If he said it, Godmother would definitely explode, and his seven sisters would also lose their minds.
Today was Godmother's birthday... Forget it... Don't be impulsive... Let's take it one step at a time... Gu Yunfandismissed the idea of coming clean and smiled slightly. "I haven't thought about what I want specifically yet. Let's talk about it later."
"Alright, take your time. But Godmother will give you a little reward first~"
Jiang Yujun took a red envelope from her assistant. "Here, this is just a small token of Godmother's personal appreciation~"
Zhao Siqing stared at the red envelope and interjected, "Another check? Last time the reward was 1 billion. How much is it this time??"
"Let me see!" Murong Yan stood up and swiftly snatched the red envelope.
The eyes of the other six sisters focused on Murong Yanat the same time.
Murong Yan indeed pulled out a check. Her deer-like eyes widened, and her pupils shook. "My... My god!! Guess how much the amount is??"
"Looking at your expression, it must be over 1 billion. 2 billion?" Zhao Siqing guessed.
"Wrong!" Murong Yan's small hands trembled. "Guess again!"
Wei Zixia analyzed, "Last time, an aviation engine was rewarded with 1 billion. This time, there are three high-tech projects in total, so is it 3 billion?"
"Wrong again!!" Murong Yan couldn't hold it in anymore and blurted out, "It's a huge sum of 10 billion!!"
"*Cough, cough, cough...*"
"How... How much?? 10 billion??"
"Heavens! It's ten times more than last time!!"
"That's too exaggerated! Mom, you call 10 billion a little reward??"
"Mom, did you write it wrong?? Or did Yan Yan see it wrong??"
The sisters were stunned.
Gu Yunfan was also surprised. He expected his Godmother to give him another red envelope and guessed it would be larger than the last one, but he didn't expect it to be this large.
Although Jiang Yujun was the Richest Person in the Dragon Kingdom with a net worth of 580 billion, most of her assets were in shares, and she didn't have much cash on hand. No matter how great an entrepreneur is, it's impossible to keep tens of billions in cash. Entrepreneurs who can produce 10 billion in cash are few and far between. This showed that Jiang Yujun had no reservations toward Gu Yunfan.
"I didn't write it wrong~, and Yan Yan didn't see it wrong. The check amount is indeed 10 billion~"
Jiang Yujun continued to feed Gu Yunfan seafood. "The value of the three projects Gu Yunfan developed is obvious. A 10 billion red envelope is insignificant compared to his contributions. So, I have two more rewards~"
"There are more rewards?? What rewards??" The daughters' excitement hadn't faded when curiosity struck.
Jiang Yujun tilted her head to look at Gu Yunfan, her red lips curling up. "baby~, from now on, the burden on your shoulders will be even heavier~"
"What do you mean?"
"I said back then that if the robot, chip, and lithography machine were all successful, I would step down and let you lead the Jiang Group. I wasn't joking. So, I've decided to hold a Board of Directors meeting tomorrow and have you serve as the President of Jiang Group~"
When Jiang Yujun said this, Gu Yunfan and the seven daughters were shocked.
"*Cough, cough...*" Shen Yinuo choked on the juice she had just swallowed. "Mom, what did you say? Let Eighth Brother serve as the President of The Group??"
"No way! A 10 billion reward isn't enough?? You're also giving The Group's throne to Eighth Brother?? He's only nineteen!!" Amiya held her head in shock.
The Second Princess and the other sisters were momentarily too excited to speak.
Jiang Yujun said calmly, "What's wrong with nineteen? Everyone has witnessed Eighth Brother's abilities. After tonight's battle, he has become a legend, shocking the whole country, and will surely cause a sensation overseas. It couldn't be more appropriate for him to lead the Jiang Group. He has the ability and the prestige~"
"No, no, no. Godmother, please don't be impulsive. I'm already unworthy of my position as the Senior Vice President of The Group; the position of President of The Group is absolutely out of the question. I only know some technology and am fine with R&D, but I don't know how to manage a company. You should still handle that."
"Don't worry, Godmother will slowly teach you. Although I won't be the President of The Group anymore, I'm still the Chairman. I'll stand behind you and assist you~"
"No, no, I don't agree!"
"Hey, you child, you have to agree even if you don't want to! Don't make Godmother angry. You are the Heir to the Jiang Group; you'll have to take over sooner or later. It's just a bit earlier. Godmother has been fighting for over twenty years; can't I enjoy myself now?"
Jiang Yujun advised earnestly, "Don't you usually care about me? Why are you dropping the ball at the critical moment? I told you from the beginning, you are the only male in the Jiang Family. You must carry the banner of the Jiang Family's development!"
"Uh..." Gu Yunfan hesitated for a moment. "If you put it that way... then I won't be polite~"
"That's my Good Son~"
Jiang Yujun rubbed Gu Yunfan's head with relief.
"Crazy, crazy... Our Mother is really crazy..." Murong Yanmuttered blankly. "She even gave up the position of President of The Group..."
"Isn't it... Eighth Brother's promotion speed is ridiculously fast... He was just promoted to Vice President of The Group two months ago... and now he's at the top..."
Zhao Siqing paused and changed the subject. "Wait? Our Mother said there were two more rewards besides the 10 billion red envelope. What's the remaining reward?"
"I guess it's shares?" An Lingran, who had been silent, couldn't help but speak.
"Yes~" Jiang Yujun nodded. "I also said back then that if all three projects were successful, I would be willing to give all my shares to Gu Yunfan. So..."
"Stop!" Gu Yunfan suddenly covered his Godmother's mouth. "Godmother! I'll take the 10 billion red envelope! I also agree to take over the position of President of The Group! But I absolutely don't want your shares! The Jiang Group is yours! I'm just your Godson. Are you crazy??"
"Ha~, a Godson is still a son."
Jiang Yujun pushed Gu Yunfan's hand away. "I said, you are the Heir to the Jiang Group. My shares will be yours sooner or later..."
"Stop! No matter what you say, I don't want them! If word gets out, people will say I only acknowledged you as family for your property!"
"Who cares what they say~? The value of your contributions is immeasurable. It's only right to reward you with shares. Even if I don't reward you personally, The Group will."
"If The Group rewards me, I'll take it, but forget about yours. I once promised you that I would help you develop the Jiang Group into the number one tech company in the Dragon Kingdom, Asia, and the world. At the same time, I would help you become the Richest Person in the Dragon Kingdom, Asia, and the world. If you give all your shares to me, my struggle will be meaningless."
"Hahaha..."
Jiang Yujun was elated. "So Godmother is the motivation for your struggle?"
"Of course~"
"You brat~" Jiang Yujun tapped his head and then hugged him. "Godmother loves you to death. You want to help me become the Richest Person in the world? Fine, Godmother will give you the chance. But shares must be rewarded. How about this? Let's compromise. I'll discuss it with the Board of Directors and give you another 15% of the shares..."
"15%?? No, no. Adding my original 5%, that would be 20%. If I have more shares than you, how will you become the Richest Person in the world? If you really want to give some, then give less. In short, one principle: it cannot exceed yours."
"You, oh you~. Fine, fine. We'll hold a Board of Directorsmeeting tomorrow and decide after discussion."
The seven princesses were dumbfounded.
10 billion in cash + the position of President of The Group. Although the shares hadn't been decided yet, everyone felt it wouldn't be less than 10%. The rewards Gu Yunfan received were much more than last time.
Chapter 156: The Sixth and Fifth Princesses Fight After Drinking, the Truth is Out!!
"Wah-ha-ha, Old Eight is dominating the trending searches again!"
While eating, Murong Yan swiped through the trending push notifications: "The top dozen or so are all about him. Let me read them to you~"
"1. #A God-like Feat! Gu Yunfan simultaneously conquers artificial intelligence robots, 1nm chips, and 1nm lithography machines!#"
"2. #Jiang Group holds product launch; the robot is actually an 18-year-old Jiang Yujun!#"
"3. #A Disruptive New Species! Jiang Group's AI robot is so lifelike it's hard to tell from the real thing!#"
"4. #Gu Yunfan single-handedly conquers three top technologies, reshuffling the global tech landscape!#"
"5. #Epic Breakthrough! Our country's cutting-edge technology leaps to the top of the world!"
"..."
Murong Yan read fifteen in a row, getting more excited as she went. She couldn't help but blurt out, "Hubby, you're so amazing!!!"
Hmm???
Jiang Yujun, Jun Jun, and the six sisters all looked at her in unison.
Jiang Ruoxi suddenly became nervous.
Oh my god... what is she doing?? Is she crazy??
Gu Yunfan inwardly exclaimed, "Holy crap!"
What is that girl with the fake sweet voice freaking out about??
Murong Yan only then realized she had let it slip and quickly tried to cover it up: "Uh... well... Mom, don't misunderstand... I... I was just too excited... it was a slip of the tongue... what I meant to say was... Old Eight, you're so amazing..."
The whole family knew she liked Gu Yunfan. Since she had even argued with the Great Demon Head back then to date him, accidentally calling him "hubby" was somewhat understandable.
Moreover, many of the sisters knew that Gu Yunfan and Murong Yan had been in a secret relationship for a long time. What surprised them was that Murong Yan actually dared to call him "hubby" in front of the Great Demon Head.
Jiang Yujun looked displeased. While the speaker might have been careless, the listener was attentive. With her intelligence, she had long seen that things weren't normal between her sixth daughter and Gu Yunfan—as well as her seventh and fifth daughters—but she hadn't caught them in the act and was unwilling to accept it, so she had been feigning ignorance.
However, Murong Yan's "hubby" just now made her certain that Murong Yan and Gu Yunfan were definitely having an affair.
"Drink, drink! Today is a double celebration—no, it should be a quadruple celebration. Three projects have been huge successes, and it's also Great Beauty Jiang's birthday. Let's drink until we're drunk, drink until the world spins~"
The Eldest Princess changed the subject to cover for Gu Yunfan and Murong Yan, fearing their mother would press the matter.
The Third Princess also cooperated by picking up her juice: "The military has discipline, so no alcohol for me. I'll toast with tea instead. Big Sister, what you said wasn't quite right; it should be a quintuple celebration. You forgot that Old Eight was promoted to Group President."
"Ah, right, right, right! A quintuple celebration, a quintuple celebration~"
Shen Yinuo clinked glasses with her mother, Gu Yunfan, and her sisters.
The Fourth Princess, Amiya, possessed keen perception.
She faintly sensed a hint of danger and worried that her sisters might say the wrong thing if they drank too much, so she advised, "Too much alcohol is bad for the health; everyone should drink less."
"Why drink less? What Third Sister said wasn't right either. It should be a sextuple celebration because I've finished filming! All the good things are happening today. On such a joyous day, we must drink freely~"
Murong Yan said in her signature fake sweet voice, "Cheers, cheers, cheers! Happy birthday to Mom, congrats to Old Eight on becoming Group President, happy wrap-up to me, and may the Jiang Group soar to the heavens~"
Clink, clink, clink... Everyone drank together again.
Jiang Yujun's attention was gradually drawn elsewhere. The family laughed and chatted, exchanging toasts.
People tend to drink too much in two situations: when they are happy and when they are sad. Today was the happiest day of Jiang Yujun's life, and she drank glass after glass, listening to no one's advice.
Murong Yan and Zhao Siqing were the most active, toasting with their mother repeatedly. An Lingran and Shen Yinuo gradually loosened up, while Jiang Ruoxi, who wasn't much of a drinker, only took small sips.
Wei Zixia, bound by discipline, didn't touch a drop. Amiyaonly drank a little; as a Criminal Police Officer, she could have a small drink after work, but it couldn't interfere with her being on call for missions.
The back garden was lively, and the drinking hadn't ended even by midnight.
"Alright, Godmother, you've had too much to drink. Let's go back and sleep."
Gu Yunfan had drunk even more than Jiang Yujun, but his genes had been upgraded and strengthened, giving him a huge tolerance and a fast metabolism for alcohol. He only looked a bit flushed, but his mind was perfectly clear.
"No... Godmother hasn't finished enjoying herself yet..." Jiang Yujun raised her wine glass with bleary eyes. "baby, keep drinking with Godmother..."
"Godmother, your tolerance is too high. You've knocked everyone out single-handedly. Fifth Sister and Sixth Sister are already down."
Gu Yunfan glanced at Murong Yan, who was lying on the garden sofa.
Murong Yan lay drunkenly on Xi Xi's lap, holding an empty glass and gazing at the moon while muttering to herself, "When life is good, one must enjoy it to the fullest... let not the golden goblet face the moon empty... Xi Xi... fill... fill it up for me..."
"Oh, you can't drink anymore."
"After this one... I won't drink anymore... We agreed this afternoon... I let you enjoy him for three months... you have to give our hubby back to me... so tonight, Gu Yunfanhas to sleep with me..."
"!!!!!"
Jiang Ruoxi was shocked, her vision went dark, and she froze instantly!!!
She felt her mother staring at her! Her gaze was as terrifying as a venomous snake! She was so scared she didn't dare to breathe, feeling like she was about to suffocate!!
Murong Yan's voice was very quiet.
But everyone present heard it.
Gu Yunfan's head was buzzing.
Oh, my head... a second time... what terrible drunken behavior... Fourth Princess Amiya stole a glance at Jiang Yujun. Seeing her staring blankly at Murong Yan, Amiyaslapped her thigh and inwardly cried out that things were bad!
It's over, it's over... what I feared most has happened... Yan Yan won't be able to explain this... the truth is out... "Sixth Sister... what did you just say?"
Before one wave could settle, another rose. Zhao Siqing, who had been resting her head on the table with her eyes closed, forced herself to sit up. With a dazed look, she questioned Murong Yan, "Have you and Xi Xi been dating my hubby behind my back for a long time... from what you're saying... are you two taking turns sleeping with my hubby..."
Ah???
The Eldest Princess, Second Princess, Third Princess, and Seventh Princess were all shocked at the same time!
Murong Yan, lying on Xi Xi's lap, furrowed her brows and suddenly sobered up quite a bit.
Except for the master detective Amiya, the other sisters didn't know that Zhao Siqing and Gu Yunfan were also involved. Some sisters had suspected it but weren't sure, like Wei Zixia. Now, seeing Zhao Siqing expose her own affair, they were all stunned speechless.
F*ck—
It's completely over—
You two aren't trying to set me up on purpose, are you??
Gu Yunfan felt his stomach drop and his heart skip a beat.
Could this be fate?
Forcing me to lay my cards on the table tonight?
"Fifth Sister... who... who did you just call hubby?"
Murong Yan pushed herself up from the sofa. The world was spinning, her vision was blurred, and she had completely forgotten about her mother's presence.
Zhao Siqing snorted, "Gu Yunfan, of course... he's been my hubby for a long time... didn't you know... you little vixen, you've been stealing my hubby behind my back, haven't you..."
"You're the vixen! When did you seduce my hubby!"
Fury rose in Murong Yan's heart, and a reckless courage born of alcohol took over. She grabbed the wine bottle by her feet, stood up unsteadily, and shouted, "You shameless woman! You actually stole my man while I wasn't home! Bullying me and Xi Xi, are you? I'm no pushover! I'll crack your head open!"
"How dare you! Is that how you talk to your elder sister? You've certainly grown some guts!"
Zhao Siqing suddenly lunged at Murong Yan, pinning her to the sofa and making Jiang Ruoxi cry out in surprise.
"Zhao Siqing! I'm going to f*cking strangle you!!"
"Hmph! You little lightweight! I'm going to pull your hair until you're bald!"
Zhao Siqing pinned Murong Yan to the sofa. One was choking the other's neck while the other was pulling hair, the two of them tearing at each other.
The sudden turn of events left the sisters dazed.
Gu Yunfan was about to step forward to break up the fight.
With a loud bang, Jiang Yujun slammed her glass down and stood up, shouting angrily, "Stop it!!!"
Chapter 157: Jiang Yujun Severs Ties with Her Seven Daughters and Leaves Home in a Fit of Rage
A sudden, thunderous shout sent a shiver through the Sisters.
The voice was filled with an unquestionable majesty that made their blood run cold.
Only then did Murong Yan and Zhao Siqing suddenly realize that the Great Demon Head was right beside them!
They turned their heads to look... and their pupils constricted! All color drained from their faces, and their groggy minds felt as if they had been doused with ice water, snapping them awake instantly!
At this moment, the air froze, and the seven Sisters' hearts stopped beating. The Bodyguards and servants standing on the periphery all froze in place, and even the robot Jun Jun was stunned.
Jiang Yujun felt as if her heart were being brutally torn apart, a sharp pang of pain searing through her. After a moment of silence, the raging fury she had suppressed erupted like a volcano.
"Heh! You've finally admitted it! You've been with Gu Yunfan behind my back for a long time, haven't you? Good, very good. You've grown up, your wings have hardened, and you no longer have any respect for me as your mother. My words don't carry any weight anymore. Fine, in that case, don't blame me for being heartless!"
Jiang Yujun cast aside her usual warmth, her expression turning cold as frost. "You haven't forgotten the rules I set, have you? If you have, I'll restate them: you seven Sistersare strictly forbidden from dating Gu Yunfan. If anyone dares to break this rule, we will sever our mother-daughter relationship, and you will be immediately kicked out of the Jiang Family!"
Boom—
The hearts of all seven Sisters sank simultaneously, as if struck by a heavy hammer.
Murong Yan quickly pushed Zhao Siqing aside and stumbled toward her mother. She grabbed her hands and said anxiously, "Mom! I'm sorry... I..."
"I am not your mother!!!"
Jiang Yujun flung Murong Yan away, her eyes seething with rage. "Murong Yan, Zhao Siqing, Jiang Ruoxi! From this moment on, all ties between us are severed! All of you, get out!!!"
"Mom, don't be like this... I was wrong..." Zhao Siqing had only taken two steps after standing up before she collapsed to the ground. She hugged Jiang Yujun's leg and looked up to admit her fault. "Mom... I really didn't mean to lie to you... I just couldn't control myself..."
"Shut up!!!" Jiang Yujun shook Zhao Siqing off.
Seeing this, the Eldest Princess, Second Princess, Third Princess, and Fourth Princess hurriedly tried to plead for mercy, but they were silenced by Jiang Yujun's angry rebuke as soon as they spoke.
"All of you, shut up!!!"
Jiang Yujun's face was ashen as she swept her gaze over her four daughters. "Stop being so hypocritical! Wei Zixia! You got together with Yunfan while you were recovering from your injuries in Island City last year, didn't you?"
"I..." Wei Zixia lowered her head in shame.
"Heh! Your silence is an admission! Even you lied to me!"
Jiang Yujun's face was full of disappointment. "Before the Spring Festival, on the day you and Gu Yunfan returned from Island City, I asked you about it. What did you tell me? You said your heart had no room for romance, only for the country and the people! Hmph! How ironic! What a massive irony!"
"I..." Wei Zixia was so ashamed she wanted to disappear.
Ah???
The third sister is also Gu Yunfan's girlfriend???
Shen Yinuo, An Lingran, Zhao Siqing, Murong Yan, and Jiang Ruoxi were all stunned!!
Only Amiya, who had known for a long time, was not surprised at all.
Jiang Yujun's fox-like eyes shifted to Amiya. "And you! You often ask Yunfan to help you with cases! You and Yunfan have a relationship too, don't you?"
Since things had come to this, Amiya felt there was no point in hiding it anymore. Better to face it head-on than to delay the inevitable. She gave a slight nod, indicating her admission.
Oh my god!!!
The Eldest Princess, Second Princess, Fifth Princess, Sixth Princess, and Seventh Princess were shocked once again!! This included the Third Princess, Wei Zixia!!
Sh*t!
She really does have a thing with Old Eight!!
No wonder she was testing me so relentlessly the day Gu Yunfan and I returned to Beijing before the end of the year!
What a lousy Best friend!
To think she kept it from me!
Wei Zixia inwardly cursed Amiya for being so disloyal!
"Heh! Your disguise skills are truly impressive. You certainly live up to your reputation as a genius Criminal Police Officer!"
Jiang Yujun hadn't actually seen through her fourth daughter's affair with Gu Yunfan; she had only asked in passing. She hadn't expected her to actually admit it, and her disappointment deepened even further.
"What about you two?" Jiang Yujun finally looked at Shen Yinuo and An Lingran. "One partnered with Yunfan for months to develop an aviation engine, and the other followed Yunfan for months to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine. You've developed feelings too, haven't you?"
Except for Amiya, the other Sisters all believed that the eldest and second Sisters were innocent. However, the scene that followed left them completely flabbergasted!
Shen Yinuo let out a soft sigh. "Sigh... Mom... I'm sorry... I've disappointed you..."
An Lingran suddenly turned to look at her Best friend, her eyes wide with shock. Wait... Eldest... Eldest Sister is also involved with Gu Yunfan???
"Holy sh*t—"
Murong Yan couldn't help but let out a curse, stammering, "Heavens... oh my god... Eldest Sister too... also..."
"This is insane..." Zhao Siqing was so shocked her eyes nearly popped out of her head. "Looking at Second Sister's expression... she must be too..."
Buzz—
Jiang Ruoxi's head was buzzing. She wouldn't have believed it even if she were killed that her eldest and second Sisters had also hooked up with Gu Yunfan.
Damn!
How awkward... Gu Yunfan felt like his head was about to explode!
This massive "Shura Field" was incredibly intense... "Heh... hehe... hahaha..."
Jiang Yujun couldn't accept the reality of being betrayed by all seven of her daughters at once. A surge of stifled rage rushed to her head, her stomach churned, and she nearly spat out blood.
Seeing her about to collapse, Gu Yunfan hurriedly supported her. "Godmother! I..."
"You shut up too!!!"
Jiang Yujun pushed him away with all her might, her eyes bloodshot. She pointed at her seven daughters in grief and indignation, her heart broken. "Beautiful! Well done! My life is such a failure; all seven of my daughters have actually betrayed me. Heh, you're all something else. Fine, fate is determined by the heavens. We were clearly not meant to be mother and daughters in this life. In that case... let's just sever all ties..."
"Mom! I don't want to sever ties with you!"
"Mom! Although I'm not your biological daughter, you raised me with your own hands. In my heart, you are my real mother!"
"Mom, I'm sorry... your daughter has been unfilial... Scold me, hit me... as long as you still let me be your daughter... anything is fine..."
"Yes, Mom... the debt of being raised by you is greater than the heavens... No matter what... I won't leave... I don't ask for your forgiveness... I only ask to stay by your side and take care of you..."
The seven daughters crowded around Jiang Yujun, some pulling her, some hugging her, all pleading piteously and admitting their faults over and over again.
Gu Yunfan let out a long sigh. "Sigh! Everything is my fault. Godmother, in the end, I am the culprit. I was blinded by lust and obsession, and I did things that wronged you and my seven Sisters. I will bear all the consequences. Please, forgive the seven Sisters."
"Hmph! Gu Yunfan, oh Gu Yunfan... you've certainly given me a 'big gift' tonight!"
Jiang Yujun's emotions were like a roller coaster; she had just been brought to the peak by Gu Yunfan, only to plummet to the bottom in an instant. Her eyes filled with tears as she choked out, "You're just taking advantage of my favor to do whatever you want... You say you love me every single day... Is... is this your love for me?"
Patter—
Jiang Yujun's tears rolled down her cheeks and dripped onto Jiang Ruoxi's oval face, as scalding as hot water.
"I am ashamed; I have disappointed you, Godmother. Since things have come to this, I have nothing to say. I will take full responsibility for my actions. Didn't you ask me what reward I wanted? I've decided now."
Gu Yunfan looked around at the Sisters. "I don't want the 10 billion bonus anymore, nor do I want the position of Group President. I'm giving up all the shares and cash previously awarded to me. All the results of the projects I've developed will belong to the Jiang Group. I only hope you can forgive the seven Sisters. As for me... I'll leave the Jiang Family with nothing but the clothes on my back."
"No! Husband, you can't leave!"
"Mom! Gu Yunfan isn't at fault! I was the one who forced him!"
"Yes, yes! Me too! He rejected me at first, but I wasn't willing to let it go. I forced him to give in!"
The seven Sisters all scrambled to take the responsibility upon themselves.
Jiang Yujun gave a miserable laugh. "You all really are deeply devoted to each other... If none of you are at fault... then I must be the one who's wrong... Fine, fine, fine... If you won't leave... then I will!!"
With that, Jiang Yujun flung her daughters off and turned to leave in a fit of rage.
"Mom! Mom! Don't go!!"
"Mom, come back quickly—"
Just as the daughters were about to give chase, Jiang Yujun raised her hand, and over a dozen female Bodyguards blocked their way.
"Godmother! It's the middle of the night, where are you going?" Gu Yunfan started after her.
Murong Yan suddenly grabbed him. "Gu Yunfan, you big lecher! You actually corrupted all seven of us! You have to give us an explanation!"
"Exactly! So shameless!" Zhao Siqing spat. "Seven wives in total! Who do you think you are, Wei Xiaobao?!"
"Yeah, okay, okay, now is not the time to talk about this."
Gu Yunfan pried Murong Yan's small hand off and watched helplessly as his Godmother entered the elevator. He broke through the female Bodyguards' obstruction and chased her to the garage on foot, only to see a Rolls-Royce speeding away.
Chapter 158: Gu Yunfan Chases Godmother at High Speed, Learns Old Secrets Through Aunt
Gu Yunfan chased a few steps but couldn't catch up. He had been drinking and couldn't drive, so he stood in the garage calling his Godmother. The ringtone came from behind him.
"Old Eighth! Where's Our Mother?"
"Stop calling. Our Mother forgot her phone. It's with me."
The seven sisters hurriedly followed, along with the robot, servants, and Bodyguards.
Gu Yunfan then called his Godmother's assistant and driver. Both were turned off. He steadied himself and calmly made arrangements.
"Like this! We'll split up to search. Eldest Sister goes to the company, Second Sister to the group's hotels, Third Sister to the airport—call the private jet pilot first to ask. Fourth Sister goes to the unit and uses the police's Sky Eye System to find the car. Our Mother is riding in a Phantom."
"Fifth Sister and Sixth Sister are drunk, so they'll stay at the base. Xi Xi also stays home to watch them and make sure they don't fight again. If Our Mother returns, contact us immediately."
Gu Yunfan looked at the robot: "Classmate Junjun, come with me. You'll drive."
"Huh?? She can drive too?? Can a robot drive on the road??" Murong Yan exclaimed in surprise.
"During the development process, we already applied for testing qualifications from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, traffic management, and transportation departments. She has an electronic driver's license."
Gu Yunfan didn't say much more. He led the robot toward the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, stopped after a few steps, and said, "Right, give me Our Mother's phone. Notify everyone in the family: no one is to reveal a single word about tonight's events. Violators will be severely punished!"
"Hmph, now you care about face?" Zhao Siqing pouted.
Shen Yinuo explained, "He's worried that if tonight's events get exposed, it will affect the Jiang Group's stock price..."
"Enough! Everyone listen to Old Eighth. Act quickly! Those who've been drinking absolutely must not drive!"
Amiya immediately called the police team's duty personnel to inquire about their mother's driving route, while also calling a Bodyguard to drive her to the unit.
Vroom vroom vroom—
Everyone took action.
Gu Yunfan sat in the passenger seat of the G-Class, activating his X-ray Vision to search for his Godmother's vehicle. Unfortunately, his X-ray Vision could only penetrate up to a hundred meters; beyond that, it failed.
"President Gu, where are we going?" Little Junjun's driving skills were very proficient.
"Let's go check Qingbei University."
Gu Yunfan wasn't sure where his Godmother would go.
Not long after, Amiya called to inform him that Jiang Yujun's vehicle was heading west along Di'anmen East Street.
Gu Yunfan immediately had Little Junjun turn around.
A while later, Jiang Yujun's assistant called: "President Gu! President Jiang insisted on getting out of the car just now and took a taxi. We couldn't stop her. To prevent us from following, she took the car keys."
"Do you know the license plate number??"
"Yes, yes, I made sure to remember it. Jing B.XXXXXX, turning onto the East Second Ring Road heading south."
"Okay! I'm on my way. Don't just wait there—take a taxi and chase!"
Gu Yunfan reported the situation to Amiya. The Sky Eye System switched to tracking the taxi. Jiang Yujun seemed to have anticipated that her family would use police surveillance, as she changed vehicles many times in a row and ultimately disappeared.
Just as everyone was at a loss.
Gu Yunfan suddenly remembered that he had once opened a thousand-point treasure chest, and the prize was a "Family Member Location Tracker."
Look at my brain!
In the urgency, I actually forgot about this!
So this thing is for chasing my Godmother!
Gu Yunfan activated the system, opened the system space, and started the "Family Member Location Tracker," inputting "Jiang Yujun" with his mind.
Jiang Yujun's Location instantly appeared before his eyes. The arrow showed she had already entered the Jinghu Expressway and was slowly moving south.
Jinghu Expressway?
Going where?
To Magic City?
Gu Yunfan instructed Little Junjun to head for the expressway entrance: "Speed up a bit."
"Yes, President Gu."
"Faster."
"Can't go any faster, or we'll be speeding. Speeding affects safety and will result in points deducted and fines."
"Damn! robots are so rigid! The large model isn't perfected yet. I'll have to train you properly later!"
"President Gu, with all due respect, you're too scummy. You've wronged Sister Junjun."
"Get lost! I'm your master, and you dare to defy me. Believe it or not, I'll dismantle you!"
"Tsk~" Little Junjun didn't dare say more.
Looking at "Little Junjun" was like seeing his Godmother, bringing Gu Yunfan some comfort.
But a robot is still a robot. Even if made to resemble a real person in form and spirit, and even having emotions, it lacks the most important thing—a soul. This is something robots cannot replace in humans.
On the expressway, Gu Yunfan kept an eye on the Location in real time. Several sisters called one after another. Gu Yunfan said he had left the city to chase and told them not to worry.
He still held his Godmother's phone in his hand. The lock screen was a cheek-to-cheek photo of the two of them.
Sigh, look at this mess. What a sin.
What's the password?
Godmother usually uses facial recognition to unlock and rarely inputs a password.
Gu Yunfan input Jiang Yujun's birthday: 601601.
Password incorrect!
198261.
Password incorrect!
123456...888888...111111...258369...Disabled for 1 minute!
Damn!
One minute later.
Gu Yunfan thought for a moment, hesitated repeatedly, and input 707707.
Oh! So it's my birthday... In that instant, Gu Yunfan felt a mix of emotions. Sigh, Godmother treats me as her life, yet I hurt her like this. I'm really not a good person!
What should I do to make her forgive me?
What should I do to help her heal the wounds?
Gu Yunfan opened the photo album, and his eyes lit up. Most were photos of him and pictures of him with his Godmother.
Tonight's birthday party... tonight's press conference... inspecting the supply chain... in the R&D lab... during aviation engine tests... during the Spring Festival... traveling in Island City... building a snowman... kneading dough together... at the New Year's Eve party... feeding each other... competing in martial arts... in Hengdian... at the recognition ceremony... hearts are made of flesh. The more Gu Yunfan flipped through, the more guilty he felt; the more he looked, the sadder he became. Flipping to the top, he saw that photo of Jiang Yujun with his parents from their university days.
Huh?
Why does Godmother strongly oppose me being with her daughter?
What hidden reasons are behind this?
Gu Yunfan remembered last year when he and his Godmother were inspecting the aviation engineproduction base, he accidentally overheard his Aunt and Godmother whispering. Although they didn't say it clearly, Gu Yunfan sensed from their fragments that something was off with his Godmother.
Later, during winter break, he went to Island City.
Jiang Yujun stared blankly at the photo wall in his home, her expression complex. He suspected Jiang Yujun had emotional entanglements with his parents when they were young, even suspecting that his Godmother and biological mother were love rivals. But this thought only flashed by; he believed someone as powerful as an empress like Jiang Yujun would never have been interested in his father.
Perhaps... Aunt knows about Godmother's past... Thinking of this, Gu Yunfan called the Mayor of Jing City. The secretary answered, saying the mayor was in a meeting.
It's the middle of the night, and still in a meeting? It seems the country values my three major projects a lot.
When the car entered the Tianjin area, Gu Yunfanreceived a message from his Aunt asking if he was asleep.
Gu Yunfan immediately called back, directly asking his doubts. The Mayor of Jing City was surprised and, upon learning Jiang Yujun had run away from home in anger, told him about Jiang Yujun's old stories.
Huh??
Godmother and my mom were really love rivals back then??
The Mayor of Jing City concluded by saying that, from her observation, Jiang Yujun didn't like Father Gu; it was just youthful competitiveness at play. She also said the person Jiang Yujun truly liked was someone else.
"Someone else? Who?"
"When you see her, ask her yourself. By the way, why did your Godmother run away from home? Did you make her angry? Did you secretly date one of your sisters behind her back? Who did you date?"
"Ahem... Hello... hello hello... Why is there no signal now..." Gu Yunfan hung up the phone.
Chapter 159: Jiang Yujun: You mother and son are ganging up to bully me, treating me like a fool!
Gu Yunfan originally thought his Godmother was going to Magic City.
But once they were within the borders of Qilu, his Godmother's GPS location didn't continue south; instead, it took a turn and headed east.
East... Oh!
So you're going to Island City!
Gu Yunfan suddenly realized. It was now 5 a.m., and the alcohol had long since worn off. He felt the robot was driving too slowly; despite his urging, it maxed out at 132 km/h, hovering right at the 10% speeding threshold, so he told her to pull over.
"President Gu, you've been drinking. You can't drive."
"My body processes alcohol quickly. If you don't believe me, test me."
Gu Yunfan blew some air. The robot had a breathalyzer function, and since the reading was normal, she pulled over and got out, letting Gu Yunfan take the wheel.
Vroom—
Gu Yunfan floored the accelerator. The powerful surge of acceleration sent "Little Jun Jun" in the passenger seat jerking back, slamming her hard into the headrest.
"President Gu! You're driving too fast! Please slow down!"
"President Gu! You're speeding! Please reduce your speed!"
"President Gu..."
Seeing "Little Jun Jun" prattling on incessantly.
Gu Yunfan reached out and long-pressed the hidden power button on the back of the robot's neck. "You're tired. It's time for you to sleep."
"I'm not tired... I can work for seven days and nights straight..." Little Jun Jun's fox-like eyes gradually closed as Gu Yunfan forced her into sleep mode.
"So talkative! Can't you learn from your Sister Junjun? Your sister isn't usually this chatty."
Gu Yunfan finally had some peace and quiet. Ensuring safety, he floored the gas and roared off to catch up with his Godmother.
After some frantic driving, he finally caught up. To avoid being spotted by his Godmother, he maintained a distance of two kilometers. He wanted to see what she was doing in Island City.
She wouldn't be jumping into the sea to end it all, would she?
Jiang Yujun wasn't Jiang Ruoxi. As a queen of the business world, she had a strong heart; her resilience wouldn't be that low.
Shortly after 7 a.m., the car finally stopped at Jimo Cemetery.
So Godmother came to Island City to see my parents... For what?
To complain about me?
Gu Yunfan parked his car under a large tree. He saw a taxi with Beijing plates turn around and drive away. Jiang Yujun had taken off her coat during the birthday celebration last night. Now, she was only wearing a black spaghetti-strap bodycon dress and black red-bottomed heels, clicking her way up the path. Her long hair was messy, her steps unsteady, and she looked quite disheveled.
As the taxi passed by Gu Yunfan, he glanced at the driver. The woman yawned, looking exhausted but wearing a wide smile. She must have made a lot of money from this trip.
Godmother's phone is with me, and she didn't bring her bag. How did she pay? Did she have someone else pay for her? Or did she tell the driver to go back to Beijing and collect the fare from the Jiang Group?
Gu Yunfan got out of the car with Jiang Yujun's phone. He quietly slipped along a path from another direction of the cemetery and crouched behind a tombstone just five meters away from his parents' grave.
"Luo Yiren! You really raised a fine son!"
"Do you have any idea what your son has done?!"
"He actually got together with all seven of my daughters!"
"Can you believe he's the one who did this?"
"Did I, Jiang Yujun, owe you in my past life?"
"I won't even mention how you snatched away what I wanted back then. I have no interest in your husband now! He's not my type at all! I must have been blind back then!"
"But at that time, you truly hurt me and left me depressed for over twenty years. Yet, when I found out about your accident last year, I set aside our past grievances and adopted your son, treating him like my own."
"I gave him money, bought him cars, and looked after him with the best food and drink. No matter what he wanted to do, I always gave him my full support. I cherished him like a precious gem, fearing any harm might come to him. I loved him so much, but how did he treat me?!"
"From the very beginning, I gave strict orders: no dating my daughters, and no dating at all before university. He promised me faithfully, and yet, look what happened!"
"He's like a game of Snake! Behind my back, he devoured all seven of my daughters, one by one!"
Pfft—
Gu Yunfan had been feeling guilty, but he couldn't hold it in when he heard the "Snake" analogy. Realizing he had laughed, he quickly covered his mouth. He saw Jiang Yujun's back shudder. The moment she turned around, Gu Yunfan ducked behind the tombstone in a split second.
Godmother really did come to complain to my parents... Go ahead, complain... It's good to vent... Jiang Yujunlooked around, but there was no one else. She believed in science and didn't believe in ghosts, but that laugh just now made her hair stand on end.
Did I hear wrong?
Or... Jiang Yujun turned back to look at Mother Gu's photo. "Luo Yiren! You're laughing at me, aren't you? You were so gentle back in college, so how did you become so thick-skinned now? Or were you always like this, one way to my face and another behind my back?"
"Hmph, I really misjudged you. Like mother, like son. Your son is just like you—acting all proper on the outside but rotten to the core! He's a wolf in sheep's clothing!"
"And to think I treated him as my heir, let him serve as the President of Jiang Group, and even planned to give him all my shares. And him?"
"Every day he'd say, 'Godmother, I love you,' feed me, and keep me happy. But behind my back, he defied my wishes, flirted with my daughters, and slept with them one after another!"
"Giving him all my assets wasn't enough; he wanted all seven of my daughters too!"
"Damn it! You mother and son are ganging up to bully me, treating me like a fool! I'm just a huge sucker!"
Haha... Gu Yunfan covered his mouth tightly, his face turning red from holding it in. Even though he shouldn't be laughing right now, he really couldn't help himself.
Hold it in, hold it in... She's suffered a great grievance... It's immoral to laugh like this... "Tell me! How are we going to settle this?"
"I can't control your son anymore!"
"You'll have to discipline him yourselves!"
After venting to Gu Yunfan's parents, Jiang Yujun's anger subsided significantly.
Gazing at her Best friend's photo, Jiang Yujun suddenly thought of the scene when she accompanied Gu Yunfanto the cemetery last year.
At that time, Mother Gu seemed to have told her: "You are a top-tier noble lady with beauty, wisdom, talent, and family background, while we are just ordinary people. He isn't good enough for you. You are a powerful empress; only a peerless king could be a match for you. I don't know if I should say this... but there's actually someone by your side who is quite suitable for you... if you don't mind..." Ptooey!!!
In your dreams!!!
You scheming girl!
You... you want your son to take everyone, don't you?
You're aiding and abetting him!
Do you have no shame??
Jiang Yujun blinked her fox-like eyes and snapped out of her thoughts.
A sea breeze blew past, bringing a chill. Jiang Yujuncrossed her arms and rubbed her fair shoulders. "Achoo—"
In early summer, the average temperature in Island Cityranges from 17 to 25 degrees Celsius. In the morning, it was only in the teens. Wearing only a spaghetti-strap dress, Jiang Yujun felt quite cold.
Sigh... If that boy were here... he would definitely drape a coat over me... Everything was fine yesterday... How did it turn into this today? It's truly a tragedy born of joy... Although I've achieved great success in my career... I'm a total failure in my personal life... Now even my Seven Daughters have betrayed me... and that boy is leaving the Jiang Family... Sigh... From now on... I'll be a lonely person whom nobody wants or loves... How pathetic... truly pathetic... What's the point of a life like this... Jiang Yujunstared blankly at the sea. A red sun was slowly rising, as if calling to her. Her feet moved slightly, walking forward as if of their own accord... As she walked, she suddenly felt a warmth on her back, as if a coat had been draped over her shoulders. Then, a familiar voice spoke—
"What are you doing? Thinking of jumping into the sea?"