Chapter 170: Jiang Yujun and Gu Yunfan Return to the Capital, Showdown with the Seven Princesses
"Welcome, welcome! A warm welcome home to Great Beauty Jiang~"
"Careful, careful, let me open the car door for you~"
"Oh my! How does Great Beauty Jiang keep getting more and more beautiful?~"
"Right? After a trip outside, her complexion looks even better than before~"
"How does this look like a woman in her forties? At most twenty-five. I don't even want to call you Mom anymore; how about I call you Big Sister from now on?"
"Haha, I agree! Big Sister, I missed you so much!"
At midday, the seven sisters welcomed them at the entrance of the courtyard house under the scorching sun, surrounding the newly disembarked Jiang Yujun, Gu Yunfan, and Little Jun Jun with smiles plastered on their faces.
Change to calling her Big Sister?
Great... we were thinking the same thing... Gu Yunfanlooked around at the seven princesses. In the midsummer heat of July, everyone was dressed lightly. Except for the Third Princess and Fourth Princess, who wore casual pants, the rest were all in dresses, each showing off long legs that were dazzlingly white under the reflection of the sun. Not having seen them for over a month, they all looked a bit haggard; these days must have been hard to endure, right?
A short absence is better than a honeymoon, and a long one is like a first love. The seven sisters were very excited to see the long-awaited Gu Yunfan, but now was not the time to catch up. No one dared to speak to him, fearing they might anger the Great Demon Head again.
"Don't give me those cheeky smiles; I don't want to talk to you."
Jiang Yujun's expression was icy as she ignored her seven daughters' enthusiasm and flattery, linking arms with Gu Yunfan as they stepped onto the red carpet and entered the courtyard.
The butler, assistants, Bodyguards, and servants all offered their greetings, but Jiang Yujun didn't respond.
"Well, that was a cold shoulder. I haven't even given her my flowers yet." Murong Yan pouted helplessly while holding a bouquet of roses.
Zhao Siqing looked at her mother's retreating back with a long face and said, "Sigh, it seems Our Mother still hasn't forgiven us."
"Enough, it's already good that she didn't scold us. Don't just stand here like idiots; let's go inside and apologize."
Shen Yinuo led the sisters as they followed into the courtyard.
Amiya stared at her mother's pace, observing carefully.
Hmm... there's a change... and not a small one... it's different from before... Could it be... Oh my god... Amiyarealized it.
Wei Zixia also grew suspicious.
Accompanied by the chirping of cicadas, the seven sisters followed their mother and Gu Yunfan into the main living room with fear and trepidation. It was thirty-five or thirty-six degrees outside, but inside it was in the twenties, instantly feeling much cooler.
Jiang Yujun sat on a grand armchair, her face as cold as ice. The seven sisters shuddered, trembling with fear.
"President Jiang, President Gu, please have some tea~"
Two young maidservants gracefully stepped forward to serve tea.
"Change it to plain water. From now on, I will only drink plain water."
Jiang Yujun was pregnant and shouldn't drink tea.
"Mom! I'll pour it for you!"
Zhao Siqing obsequiously offered her service with a grin. She poured the plain water, blew on it, and carefully brought it before Jiang Yujun's eyes. "Be careful, it's hot~"
Jiang Yujun didn't take the cup, leaving Zhao Siqing in an awkward position.
Zhao Siqing shifted her gaze to Gu Yunfan, her eyes pleading for help.
Gu Yunfan took the cup, waved his hand to signal Zhao Siqing to step back, then turned to Jiang Yujun. He blew on the steam again and brought it to her lips. "Ah~, Open your mouth~"
Jiang Yujun obediently took a sip.
The sisters looked at each other in surprise.
Eighth Brother really has the most influence... Looking at this... the Great Demon Head has likely forgiven him... I don't know what kind of love potion this kid fed her... Amiya was thinking... why did Mom just have the servant swap the tea for plain water... and insist on only drinking plain water from now on... what's the hidden story here... Jiang Yujun didn't say a word, yet her natural authority was overwhelming, scaring the seven sisters so much they didn't dare to breathe loudly.
Gu Yunfan took a sip of tea and broke the silence. "Long time no see. Is everything okay at home?"
"Yes, everything is fine!"
Shen Yinuo spoke first. "The market value of the Jiang Group has doubled since you left. It rose slightly again at the opening today, reaching a market value of over 4 trillion. Our Mother's wealth is over 1 trillion, making her the new richest person in Asia. Your net worth is over 200 billion, placing you in the top ten of the Dragon Country's rich list. During this time, we've received many government and corporate inspection teams and signed many cooperation projects according to your wishes. aviation engines have entered mass production, and the production bases for artificial intelligence robots, chips, and lithography machines are also progressing steadily."
Wei Zixia took over the conversation. "Mom, I've also been transferred from the Marine Corps to the National Military Development and Equipment Department. I can come home after work to accompany you every day now."
"Mom, my summer vacation started yesterday..."
"Mom, I just signed an endorsement deal..."
"Mom..."
The other sisters reported their situations one by one.
The seven sisters kept in touch with Gu Yunfan every day, so Jiang Yujun actually knew all this information. The sisters only repeated it because they wanted to talk to their mother.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Yujun still ignored them, and the atmosphere fell into a cold silence.
Zhao Siqing gently poked Murong Yan, hinting for her to act as a representative and apologize to the Great Demon Head first.
Murong Yan glared back at her: Why don't you go?
In critical moments, they still had to rely on the eldest.
Shen Yinuo stepped forward. "Mom, I'm sorry. Because of the seven of us, you almost took your own life. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have provoked Eighth Brother, nor did I supervise and discipline my sisters well, violating the rules you set. If you want to punish someone, just punish me alone!"
"Mom, I'm also at fault. You can hit or scold me as you wish. As long as you don't break off relations with me, I'll accept any punishment." An Lingran followed with her apology.
The Third Princess was just about to speak.
Murong Yan fell to the floor with a thud and quickly crawled to Jiang Yujun's feet, clutching her calves and wailing loudly.
"Mom... I was wrong... *sob sob*... After you left... I didn't eat for five days straight... I washed my face with tears every day... Every time I thought of how you've doted on me since I was little... my heart ached with sadness... I've let you down... My sins are heavy... I don't dare beg for your forgiveness... If it weren't for wanting to see you one last time... I would have already apologized with my life..."
"Seeing you return safely today... I can rest easy... In this life, we are no longer destined to be mother and daughter... If there is a next life... I'm still willing to be your daughter... In the next life, I'll definitely be a good child... I promise not to make you angry..."
"Mom... after I'm gone... you must take good care of yourself... don't always be fighting... make sure to rest..."
Cough cough... The other sisters looked at each other. Wait... you doing this all of a sudden gave us a fright. An actress is an actress, getting into character in a second, but... isn't this a bit much?
"Mom... farewell... Eighth Brother... farewell... sisters... farewell..."
Streaming with tears, Murong Yan supported herself on her mother's thigh and struggled to stand up. She thought her mother would pull her back or ask her to stay, but... she didn't. She remained as cold as frost.
Hmph, acting for me here?
With this kind of acting, you still want to be a Best Actress?
How embarrassing~
Jiang Yujun was completely unmoved.
Murong Yan turned around awkwardly and walked toward the door with heavy steps, deliberately slowing her pace. As she passed Jiang Ruoxi, she bumped into her. Quick, hold me back!
Zhao Siqing gave a thumbs up. "Impressive! Sixth Sister, you go on ahead. Wait for me a bit at the Naihe Bridge; I'll be there soon."
Get lost!!!
Murong Yan rolled her eyes slightly, then turned back with teary eyes to look at her mother, who was sitting upright. "Mom... I'm really leaving..."
"Safe travels, I won't see you out~"
"I..."
Murong Yan looked despairing.
"Alright, alright, Yan Yan, stop acting. Is Our Mother that easy to fool?"
Wei Zixia said bluntly, "Mom, how do you want to deal with us? Just give it to us straight."
"How to deal with you? I've already stated the punishment plan."
Jiang Yujun said calmly, "A month ago, we broke off Our Mother-daughter relationship. I am no longer your mother, and you are no longer my daughters. Have I made myself clear enough?"
Boom—
The sisters were all shaken at once!
They thought her anger would have subsided after a month of clearing her head, but they didn't expect her to still maintain such a firm stance.
Amiya felt there was more to it and probed, "Mom... are you hiding something from us?"
As expected of a master detective... the timing was about right... Jiang Yujun prepared for the showdown.
Chapter 171: The Sky Falls for the Seven Princesses! Marriage Certificate?? And Pregnant???
Jiang Yujun instructed her assistant to send out a pre-drafted exclusive electronic non-disclosure agreement to the entire family, including Bodyguards, Servants, chefs, and gatekeepers—over a hundred people in total.
Murong Yan stopped her talk of slitting her throat and asked in confusion, "Why do we all have to sign NDAs? Is there some big announcement?"
"Isn't that obvious..." Zhao Siqing opened the electronic NDA on her phone and raised an eyebrow. "My god! The penalty for leaking information starts at 1 billion? For the seven of us, it starts at 10 billion? And if it leads to serious consequences, there's prison time??"
"Huh? It's that serious?"
Shen Yinuo, An Lingran, Jiang Ruoxi, and the other sisters were frightened before they even signed.
Amiya became even more convinced of her judgment, but she didn't think too deeply into it.
Wei Zixia also felt that something was wrong.
The other sisters were completely bewildered.
Once it was confirmed that everyone had signed.
Jiang Yujun signaled the butler to close the living room door. She glanced at Gu Yunfan beside her; seeing him sitting on pins and needles, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.
Thump-thump... Thump-thump... Thump-thump... Gu Yunfan, who usually remained calm and composed with the system at his side, couldn't help but feel nervous facing such a complex situation.
Phew... Stay steady... I've already settled the Great Demon Head... This is just the final hurdle... Gu Yunfantook a sip of tea to calm his nerves.
"Mom, what exactly is going on? Why are you being so mysterious?" Murong Yan urged impatiently.
"As I said, I'm not your mom~"
Jiang Yujun remained as domineering as ever, without a hint of nervousness. She scanned everyone and said calmly, "Today, I have a major announcement. This matter is extraordinary and concerns the rise and fall of the Jiang Family and the Jiang Group. You must keep this secret. Anyone who leaks it will be severely punished!"
Everyone remained silent, waiting for the announcement.
"The seven of you should prepare yourselves mentally. You might find this hard to accept."
Jiang Yujun gave them a warning first, then offered a carrot. "However, if you can accept it, I can let bygones be bygones regarding your previous actions."
"Oh?? Are you serious??"
"As long as we accept it, you'll forgive us??"
"You said it! We all heard you!!"
Except for the worried Third Princess and Fourth Princess, the moods of the other sisters instantly turned from gloom to excitement.
"Let me show you something~"
Jiang Yujun gave Jun Jun a look.
Jun Jun took out a red wooden box from her bag.
The sisters craned their necks. They saw the wooden box was stamped with a golden national emblem and three eye-catching characters—Marriage Certificate.
"M-marriage certificate???"
Murong Yan was shocked, her tongue tripping over her words. "Who... who got married???"
Zhao Siqing stepped forward quickly and snatched the wooden box. She fumbled to open it, and with a click, two red booklets fell onto the floor. One of them flipped open due to inertia; in that split second, Amiya and Wei Zixiaboth caught sight of it.
Buzz—
The two sisters' heads suddenly throbbed, their vision blurred, and their ears rang as if a bomb had gone off.
Jiang Ruoxi leaned down to pick up the two red booklets. She opened one and read silently, "Holder... Jiang Yujun... Huh???" Her peripheral vision was drawn to the ID photo on the right. Her pupils suddenly constricted, her legs went weak, and she slumped onto the carpet.
"Our Mother got married?? To whom??"
Murong Yan picked up the marriage certificate. In the next second, her face turned pale with horror as if she had seen a ghost. "It's... it's... it's—" Before she could finish, she also collapsed.
Shen Yinuo and An Lingran, standing behind Murong Yan, saw it clearly. Their eyes widened in shock, and they were left speechless.
"Who did Our Mother marry?? Just say it!!"
Zhao Siqing leaned over to Murong Yan. One look was like a blow to the head! It was like a bolt from the blue! With a thud, she fell heavily to the ground!
Gu Yunfan rubbed his face awkwardly. Damn... this is so embarrassing... Jiang Yujun smiled beautifully and announced loudly, "That's right~ Yunfan and I have registered our marriage. We even held a wedding in Island City. Are you surprised? Is it unexpected?"
*Cough, cough, cough—*
Amiya and Wei Zixia were completely dumbfounded!
Although they had previously guessed that the Great Demon Head and Gu Yunfan might be together, they never expected that the two had actually registered their marriage and gotten married. This was far beyond their expectations.
The surprise came too suddenly!
The sky had fallen for the seven sisters!!!
The butler, assistants, and Servants present were all as stiff as wooden chickens, thinking they were hallucinating.
"No... that's impossible... the m-marriage certificate is fake... y-you're teasing me, right?"
Murong Yan felt dizzy. "To punish us... you d-deliberately made a fake certificate to provoke us, right..."
"Exactly... it m-must be fake... how could you two possibly get married..."
Due to her extreme emotions, Zhao Siqing started gagging. "Making a fake certificate... and not even making it look real... it's hilarious..."
"Believe it or not~ There's one more thing I'll tell you all at once~"
Jiang Yujun looked down at her abdomen, a happy smile appearing on her face. "I'm also pregnant with Yunfan's child~"
BOOM!!!!!
The sisters were struck by lightning once again!!!
"W-what???"
"You're... you're pregnant too???"
"Whose... whose child?? Gu Yunfan's???"
"Impossible!! This is absolutely impossible!!!"
"You're just acting for us!!"
"Who wrote this terrible script? Even Hongguo Short Dramas wouldn't dare write it like this!!"
"If you want to take revenge on us, just say so!! There's no need for this act!!"
"Exactly! This revenge tactic isn't that great! It's like killing a thousand enemies but losing eight hundred of your own!!"
"Right! If this gets out, the Jiang Family's reputation will be ruined! Won't the Jiang Group's stock price plummet?!"
Murong Yan and Zhao Siqing went back and forth like a comedy duo, refusing to believe it. Shen Yinuo, An Lingran, and Jiang Ruoxi were starting to get suspicious because of them.
Only Wei Zixia and Amiya believed it was true. One was a former Special Operations Team captain and the other a master detective; they had that much judgment.
Shen Yinuo looked at Gu Yunfan blankly, half-doubting. "You... you tell me... is it... is it true?"
Gu Yunfan nodded as if sitting on a bed of nails. He gave a strained smile and said, "I've discussed it with Great Beauty Jiang. From now on, you will call each other sisters. We are still one family. This way, the conflicts between you are perfectly resolved. Isn't that great?"
BOOM———
The sisters were shocked for the third time!!
With Gu Yunfan's personal admission, no one doubted the truth anymore.
Shen Yinuo couldn't catch her breath, her eyes narrowed, and she swayed as if she were about to fall. "I... you... she... it's not..."
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" Gu Yunfan was quick. He stood up and rushed to support her. Seeing signs of her fainting, he decisively pressed her philtrum.
"Gu... Gu Yunfan... you... you big lecher... you actually... even..."
Murong Yan's head tilted, and she leaned into Jiang Ruoxi's arms.
Shit!
Gu Yunfan turned to press Murong Yan's philtrum, and the scene instantly became a chaotic mess.
Jiang Yujun waved to the Servants. "Go and bring a few basins of cold water~"
Chapter 172: Jiang Yujun: From now on... the eight of us sisters will stand on the same front~
Splash—
Splash—
Several basins of cold water were poured over the heads of Shen Yinuo, Zhao Siqing, Murong Yan, and the other sisters. They shuddered and woke up instantly.
"Cough, cough..." Murong Yan choked on a few mouthfuls of water, wiped the stains from her face, and curled up on the floor. She stared blankly at Gu Yunfan, then looked at Jiang Yujun with an expression of utter disbelief: "How is it possible... how is it possible for the two of you..."
Zhao Siqing brushed her wet long hair behind her back and shook her head slightly: "I still can't believe it... what exactly is going on... can someone give me a reasonable explanation..."
Amiya, who was standing to the side, murmured: "Actually... everything had its signs... Have you ever thought about... why Our Mother acknowledged Old Eighth as her relative... and why she doted on him in every possible way... Didn't Our Mother treat Old Eighth a bit too well normally... even to an abnormal degree..."
Wei Zixia nodded slightly: "Indeed... what are you trying to say?"
"We all know... Our Mother and Old Eighth's parents were university classmates... She and Old Eighth's mother were even Best friends... With such a good relationship... they actually lost contact later... Behind this..."
Amiya looked at Jiang Yujun, "Mom... back then, did you..."
In the past, Jiang Yujun would have been extremely embarrassed if asked about this topic, but now she didn't care anymore.
So, she told them everything about the grievances and entanglements with Gu Yunfan's parents back then. She admitted that she had initially used Gu Yunfan as a substitute, but she was blind to it at the time. She didn't realize it at all until time passed and they spent every day together that she understood the person she truly liked was Gu Yunfan.
Heavens... so that's how it was... no wonder the Great Demon Head was so obedient and submissive to Old Eighth from the very beginning... The sisters suddenly understood everything.
"Sigh, a fated misfortune." Jiang Yujun sighed: "Xi Xi, Yan Yan, Siqing, actually I've known about your affairs with Yunfan for a long time. I just didn't want to accept it and kept deceiving myself."
"Yan Yan, Siqing, I want to thank the two of you. A month ago, if you two hadn't gotten drunk and caused a scene at my birthday party, the paper window between Yunfan and me might never have been punctured."
"I really didn't expect things to develop to this point. I really shouldn't have acknowledged Yunfan as a relative in the first place. If there's a mistake, it's actually my fault. If I had been with Yunfan from the start, there wouldn't be today's trouble."
Jiang Yujun shook her head helplessly, picked up her teacup, and took a sip of plain water.
Silence... a long silence... The seven sisters seemed to understand Jiang Yujun.
"Then..." Murong Yan hesitated: "Then... then how should this matter be resolved?"
Jiang Yujun put down her teacup: "I said it before revealing the secret; as long as you can accept the two of us, I will let bygones be bygones regarding your past affairs."
"Accept it or not... you two are already together... and you've even registered your marriage... and you're having a child..." Murong Yan muttered.
"What? Not satisfied? Yunfan was mine to begin with. You were the ones acting recklessly behind my back. I'm just taking back what belongs to me. All seven of you owe me. Having made a mistake, you should compensate me, shouldn't you?"
Jiang Yujun knew they felt it was unfair, so she continued to guide them: "Ask yourselves, even without me, could any of you have registered a marriage with Yunfan? No matter who he married, the other six wouldn't be able to accept it, right?"
This was perfectly true... The seven sisters were equal in status and none would yield to the others. If Gu Yunfandared to register a marriage with one of them, the other six would definitely not agree, and things might even turn lethal.
But... Jiang Yujun was different.
In terms of looks, ability, power, wealth, status, influence, or any other aspect, no one could rival her. She was the acknowledged Empress, impossible to challenge, leaving only submission as an option.
Zhao Siqing followed up: "Your meaning is... as long as we accept you... you can also accept us?"
"Sigh, things have reached this point, what else can I do but accept it? I raised all of you myself. Am I really going to kick you out of the house? Am I that cold-hearted?"
"But... but... but you are our..."
"Idiot, didn't I say it already? A month ago, we severed our relationship. You were all adopted by me. It doesn't matter what you call me. From now on, just call me Big Sister~"
"Cough, cough, cough..."
Zhao Siqing looked at her Eldest Sister, Second Sister, and the other sisters in a daze, waiting for them to state their positions.
The sisters looked at each other. This matter was shocking and outrageous; they couldn't make up their minds for a moment.
Gu Yunfan, who had been lying low, spoke up: "Everyone, don't worry. I swear on Jesus's grandmother that I will definitely be good to you all~"
"Shut up!"
Murong Yan pointed the finger at Gu Yunfan, "You've got quite the tricks, kid. Quietly and consecutively, you've 'eaten' all seven of us sisters. Now you've gotten together with our... with the Great Demon Head, and even got her pregnant. Looking through the long river of history, you are unprecedented, and... and there won't be another scumbag like you in future generations. You are the most shameless person I've ever seen or heard of!"
"Exactly! Shameless! Morally bankrupt! You escaped a month ago, and we seven sisters haven't settled the score with you yet!"
Zhao Siqing looked left and right, seeking the sisters' opinions: "How about we give Old Eighth a beating first, then talk about the rest?"
"Agreed!"
"I agree with both hands!"
"He is the true culprit!"
"He alone has turned our home upside down!"
"Sisters, let's go! Get him!"
At Amiya's command, except for the weak-natured Jiang Ruoxi and the cold, indifferent An Lingran, the other sisters rushed forward together.
"Hey, hey, hey... why are you all coming at me??" Gu Yunfan took off running.
Zhao Siqing chased him: "Stop right there! You're not escaping this beating today!"
Murong Yan flanked him: "You playboy! You actually took the whole pot! Emperor Yang of Sui, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, and Li Yu of Southern Tang combined aren't as bad as you!"
Shen Yinuo grabbed an apple and threw it at him: "Yan Yan is absolutely right. You look harmless but are actually a beast in human skin. We were all fooled by your appearance!"
Amiya subconsciously felt her waist: "Where's my gun? If I had my gun, I'd definitely feed you a 'peanut' to let you taste how salty it is!"
Bang!
Wei Zixia grabbed a chair and threw it over.
Gu Yunfan leaped and landed on the chair: "What are you doing? You spendthrift! This is a Ming Dynasty Huanghuali folding chair, worth tens of millions!"
Jiang Yujun sat back to watch the tiger fight, picking up her teacup to sip tea leisurely.
Gu Yunfan shouted to her: "Great Demon Head, can't you control your seven daugh... seven sisters? If you don't stop them, they're going to tear the house down!"
"Ha~, you kid really do need some education. From now on... the eight of us sisters will stand on the same front~"
Jiang Yujun laughed and joined the fray: "Beat him, give him a good beating. If things get broken, it's on me~"
"Damn! A bunch of women with hearts like snakes and scorpions!"
Gu Yunfan slipped into the courtyard but ultimately couldn't escape the harem group's siege. He was pinned to the ground and beaten. He actually went easy on them on purpose, letting them vent their anger; otherwise, it would be hard to turn the page on this matter.
"Don't hit the face, don't hit the face..."
"Damn! Where are you kicking..."
"Hiss... Murong Yan, are you a dog? You're biting..."
"Xi Xi, don't take photos... Today is my birthday... Can you give me some face..."
Chapter 173: Greatest Wife, First Wife, Second Wife... or maybe Wife, First Concubine, Second Concubine... It was near noon.
After a violent beating, the five Sisters were either sitting or lying in the courtyard, scattered about and panting for breath.
Gu Yunfan rested his head on Murong Yan's beautiful legs and cried out, "Ouch, my balls... you guys are too ruthless..."
"Stop howling... go lie down somewhere else..."
Murong Yan shook her jade-like legs, pea-sized beads of sweat dripping onto Gu Yunfan's face as she said breathlessly, "I'm... I'm exhausted..."
Pfft~~
Standing under the shade of a tree, Jiang Ruoxi put away her phone and covered her mouth to stifle a laugh. She had recorded the entire process of the Sisters ganging up on Gu Yunfan.
"Laughing? You can still laugh?"
Gu Yunfan shifted his gaze to Jiang Ruoxi: "You've learned to be bad now. You just watched them commit domestic violence against me without lifting a finger? You heartless girl, after how well I usually treat you."
"Ha~, you brought this on yourself~. A beating is considered light~"
Jiang Ruoxi said this, but she actually felt a bit pained. However, the Sisters had all held back and hadn't used lethal force. Even if they had, with Gu Yunfan's physique, he could have handled it.
"And you, you're an ingrate too."
Gu Yunfan looked at An Lingran standing on the other side. "I taught you medical skills, passing on everything I've learned in my life. When I was in trouble, not only did you stand by and watch, you even handed the Eldest Sister a pair of high heels—pointed ones at that! Do you know how painful it feels to be poked in the butt?"
"Pfft... haha~" An Lingran laughed unkindly. "That's what you deserve. It's a good thing you didn't resist, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to stop myself from hitting you too."
"What kind of people are you all?"
Gu Yunfan lay spread-eagled on the bluestone floor. The sun was high, the heat was rising, and the noisy cicadas chirped "zee-zee-zee" incessantly, as if they hadn't had enough of the show.
The battle ended.
Jiang Yujun stepped out from the living room and said with a smirk, "How is it, everyone? Have you vented your anger? If not, I'll have the Bodyguard Sisters loosen his muscles and bones some more~"
"Great... I agree..."
"I strongly support that..."
Zhao Siqing and Shen Yinuo, who were resting back-to-back, spoke in unison.
"Holy crap!" Gu Yunfan immediately sat up, sweat dripping from his balls. He pulled at his shirt and said aggrievedly:
"Look at this, my shirt has been torn into rags by them. I'm black and blue all over, with at least a dozen bite marks!
Leave some room for reconciliation so we can meet again in the future. If you commit domestic violence against me again, I'll run away from home, and none of you will ever have me!"
"Ha~, look how aggrieved this living ancestor is~"
Jiang Yujun showed a look of pity: "Today is this kid's birthday. How about we spare his dog life for now? The days ahead are long; we can take our time torturing him?"
Amiya, Wei Zixia, Shen Yinuo, Zhao Siqing, and Murong Yan looked at each other, exchanged glances, and nodded in silent agreement.
Wei Zixia stood up and twisted her ankles and wrists: "Out of respect for the mediator, since Our Mother has spoken..."
"Eh? Still calling me Mom?" Jiang Yujun interrupted. "From now on, you're not allowed to call me Mom. Call me Sister~"
"Uh, this..."
Wei Zixia found it a bit hard to say.
Amiya complained, "If that's the case, our order will have to be rearranged. Eldest Sister becomes Second Sister, Second Sister becomes Third Sister..."
Jiang Yujun interrupted again: "No need. You're used to calling each other that, so keep the old titles. Call the Eldest Sister 'Eldest Sister' and the Second Sister'Second Sister.' Just call me Sister Junjun collectively."
"Uh..."
The seven sisters found it hard to change their way of addressing her for a moment.
Gu Yunfan used a rag to wipe his sweat and raised a question: "Then how should I call you? Greatest Wife, First Wife, Second Wife... or maybe Wife, First Concubine, Second Concubine..."
"Shut up!"
"I'll beat you to death!"
"You're asking for it again, aren't you?"
Seeing that the Sisters were about to use violence again.
Gu Yunfan patted his butt and slipped away, running back to the Main House at a hundred-meter sprint speed and clattering up the stairs.
"Ha~" Jiang Yujun turned and called out, "Take a bath and change your clothes. Today is your and Xi Xi's birthday. We'll have a good family celebration at noon~"
"Mom... oh no... I mean... Great Beauty Jiang... is this how it's going to be settled?" Zhao Siqing felt like she was dreaming.
Jiang Yujun asked back, "Do you have a better solution?"
Everyone fell silent... Murong Yan climbed up and muttered, "We seven sisters have been fighting openly and secretly for so long... only to have the Great Demon Head pick the fruit... Old ginger... is indeed spicier..."
Pfft—
The other six Sisters couldn't help but chuckle.
Jiang Yujun frowned and stepped down the stairs one by one: "Yan Yan, what are you muttering? Were you saying bad things about me? Come, say it again to my face."
"She said you're an Old Ginger Root~" Zhao Siqingwasn't afraid to stir up trouble.
"Get lost! Who are you calling old ginger?"
Jiang Yujun walked straight toward Murong Yan: "Not convinced, are you? Fine, let's settle the score. When all is said and done, you're the instigator. You started this bad trend, and then your Sisters all followed your lead!"
"You flatter me~"
Murong Yan stuck out her tender little tongue and made a face, then scurried back to the West Wing Room. The other Sisters who participated in the domestic violence each went back to their rooms to bathe and change.
Phew—
Jiang Yujun breathed a sigh of relief. Overall, it was a close call. Fortunately, these Sisters all listened to her, allowing the crisis to be resolved smoothly. Of course, the main reason was that the Sisters were unwilling to give up on Gu Yunfan.
"Xi Xi, do you especially hate me?"
Jiang Yujun walked over to Jiang Ruoxi, her expression tinged with guilt. "Am I being too selfish?"
"Oh... there's no such thing as love that isn't selfish... if love isn't selfish... then it isn't true love..."
Jiang Ruoxi comforted her, "I don't hate you... even without you... there would be other Sisters competing with me... I can't beat anyone... as long as you agree to let me be with Gu Yunfan... as long as he still likes me... I'm satisfied~"
Hearing this answer, Jiang Yujun's fox eyes instantly turned red. She hugged Jiang Ruoxi gratefully: "What an understanding and good child... thank you... thank you for your understanding... come... follow me back to the living room... I brought you a birthday gift from abroad..."
"Thank you, Mom~"
"Hmm?"
"Oh no... thank... thank you, Sister Junjun..."
"That's more like it~"
Jiang Yujun led Jiang Ruoxi back to the Main House, and as she passed An Lingran, she took her hand too: "Sister An, I'm sorry..."
"Mm..."
The term "Sister An" made An Lingran's scalp tingle.
The change in status was too fast; she couldn't adapt to it for a moment.
Although she felt this matter was utterly absurd, she seemingly could actually accept it. The reason, in the end, was that Gu Yunfan was too strong, making her love him to the point of being unable to extricate herself.
Since she couldn't pull herself out, she wouldn't. She would just let nature take its course and leave it to fate.
As a doctor, she had seen too many life-and-death partings, and her understanding of life was deeper than that of ordinary people. Life is short; cherish what's in front of you. Living in the moment is the right path.
Chapter 174: Burying the Hatchet, Living in Harmony, System Hibernation
Gu Yunfan took a shower, changed into new clothes, styled his hair, and hummed a little tune as he went downstairs to the dining room. "Oh, this setup is quite grand~"
"Someone's in a good mood~" Jiang Yujun was chatting with Jiang Ruoxi and An Lingran. She unscrewed a bottle of Safflower Oil. "Does baby's body still hurt? Take off your clothes, I'll apply some for you."
"No need. Compared to my body, my heart hurts more. I treat you all so well, yet you repay kindness with enmity. Each of you is more heartless than the last, especially you, for actually condoning their violence against me."
"Oh, stop it~ You're acting like a spoiled brat after getting a bargain. Trading a beating for eight wives isn't a bad deal, right? I helped you handle the seven of them. It's one thing not to say thank you, but you're actually complaining about me. Which one of us is heartless?"
"It's the eight of you who took advantage of me, and a huge one at that. You should be secretly rejoicing that you can have an all-around genius like me, who only appears once in a thousand years~"
"Tch, it seems you were beaten too lightly. I'll have to loosen your bones more often in the future~"
Jiang Yujun picked up a folder and handed it to Gu Yunfan. "Here, a birthday gift for you~"
"What's this?" Gu Yunfan opened the bag and took out two documents: "Wow, President of Jiang GroupAppointment Letter, and a Share Transfer Contract... Holy crap! You gave me 22% of the shares??"
22%???
An Lingran and Jiang Ruoxi were startled.
"What?? Our Mother... oh no... Great Beauty Jiang gave you how many shares?? 22%??"
The three Sisters Murong Yan, Zhao Siqing, and Amiyahad just finished showering and arrived at the dining room together.
Gu Yunfan was full of surprise: "What are you doing? Compensating me? Letting them beat me up first, then giving me a piece of candy?"
"Tch, I drafted these two contracts while I was traveling. Both the Board of Directors and the Shareholders' Meeting have passed them. You just need to sign~"
"Wait... where did this 22% come from? How much did you give me?"
"It's written in the contract, see for yourself~"
Hearing this, Murong Yan and the other Sisters hurriedly crowded around Gu Yunfan to look at the Share Transfer Contract.
Zhao Siqing muttered: "Jiang Yujun originally held 27%... transferring 15% to Gu Yunfan... Heavens! Our Motheralone gave Eighth Brother 15% of the shares!!"
"What 'Our Mother'? Call her Sister Junjun!" Murong Yansaid excitedly: "In that case, Great Demon Head's shares are down to only 12%! While Eighth Brother's shares have become 27%! His net worth has instantly soared to over a trillion! He's replaced Great Demon Head to become asias richest person!!"
"Who replaced Great Demon Head as asias richest person?"
Shen Yinuo and Wei Zixia from the East Wing Roomfollowed behind. They were also greatly shocked upon learning the news.
Shen Yinuo said in astonishment: "Why distribute so much? A month ago, didn't Eighth Brother say he would help... help Great Beauty Jiang reach the top as the worlds richest person? Now that Eighth Brother's shares far exceed Great Beauty Jiang's, how can she still be the worlds richest person?"
"Ha~ With Yunfan's help, I've already experienced the feeling of being asias richest person. Let Yunfan climb the peak of being the worlds richest person~"
Jiang Yujun gently stroked her lower abdomen: "I plan to retreat to the second line and focus on my pregnancy. From now on, the banner of the Jiang Group is officially handed over to Yunfan~"
"Ah? Didn't we agree on that before? Why did you change your mind again? How about this, after you become the worlds richest person, then you give me the shares?" Gu Yunfan made a sincere suggestion.
Jiang Yujun waved her hand: "I've been the long-reigning Dragon Country's Richest Woman and asias richest woman. This year I became Dragon Country's Richest Person and asias richest person. I don't actually care about these things; to me, they're just empty titles. I've long grown numb to them."
"My dream is to develop the Jiang Group into the number one technology enterprise in Dragon Country, Asia, and even the world. And you are leading The Group at a full gallop toward this grand goal."
"Your abilities are obvious to everyone. The value you've created cannot be measured in money. You deserve to be the largest shareholder. I've been fighting for over twenty years, and it's time for me to rest. Besides, we're already husband and wife, why distinguish between yours and mine?"
"After this share adjustment, our combined shares will be 7% more than before. If you don't accept, these shares will have to be returned to the other major shareholders."
Gu Yunfan stopped refusing after hearing this: "Alright, if you put it that way, I'll reluctantly accept~"
"Bah! 'Reluctantly'?"
Murong Yan curled her lip: "You must have saved the galaxy in your past life. You've been in the Jiang Familyfor less than a year, and not only did you get eight super beauties, you also gained trillions in assets, transforming into asias richest person. This kind of ridiculous sci-fi plot is something I've only seen in Hongguo Short Dramas!"
Haha... everyone burst into laughter.
"Can't help it, who told me to be so capable~" Gu Yunfanflipped his hair pretentiously. Seeing the Sisters holding gifts, he reached out: "What gifts have my concubines prepared for me? Bring them here, let me see~"
"Concubines your head! We didn't prepare a gift for you, this is for Xi Xi!"
"Who did you just call concubines? You shameless brat, haven't you been beaten enough?"
Murong Yan and Zhao Siqing were about to strike again.
Gu Yunfan took off, circling to the other side of the large round table: "A good man doesn't fight with women~"
"Alright, alright, stop fooling around. Sit down and eat~" Jiang Yujun pressed her hands down.
"Stupid Yunfan, come here! Here's your gift! We must have owed you in our past lives!"
"Yeah, I don't know what sins we committed in our past lives to have such a little devil sent to plague us in this life~"
"Getting eight top-tier goddesses, you must be thrilled to death, you brat!"
The Sisters presented their gifts one after another, cursing him with their mouths but feeling very content in their hearts.
With Jiang Yujun's intervention, they were actually relieved. They no longer had to hide in the shadows as before, living in fear and anxiety every day. Now they could be with Gu Yunfan openly, feeling completely relaxed.
Although the result wasn't perfect—they couldn't have Gu Yunfan all to themselves—it was the most perfect solution among all possibilities. They gained love without losing their family bonds. Everyone got a piece of the cake, which was relatively fair and just, leaving no one with anything to complain about.
"Dear family, come, let's raise our glasses together. Let's wish Yunfan a happy birthday, wish Xi Xi a happy birthday, and also celebrate us burying the hatchet and making peace. I hope in the days to come, we can all live in harmony~"
Jiang Yujun picked up her plain water: "I am pregnant, so I'll use tea instead of wine. Cheers~"
"Cheers, cheers~ Happy birthday Eighth Brother and Xi Xi~"
"Congratulations Great Beauty Jiang on your pregnancy! Oh? How long have you been pregnant? Is it a boy or a girl?"
"I haven't had a check-up yet. It's only been a month. Even if I did, they couldn't tell if it's a boy or a girl. But I'll tell you quietly, Yunfan said it's likely twins~"
"Holy crap! Twins?? You're that powerful??"
"Who else wants to give birth? If you need help, just say the word anytime, don't be shy~"
"Get lost!!"
"Haha..."
Clink, clink, clink~~~~
The family of nine raised their glasses and drank together.
[interaction value +999]
[Ding! The system has detected that the host has registered for marriage, the couple is in love, and the family is complete, reaching the "Happy Home" goal. The system's mission is complete. After the points balance is exchanged for a treasure chest, it will automatically enter a hibernation state. In the future, if the host encounters a crisis or needs help, the system will automatically wake up~]
Holy crap—
The system is hibernating???
Chapter 175: The Last ten-thousand-point treasure chest, a Super Ultimate Weapon!
The birthday party started with a blast at noon and hadn't ended even after the sun went down.
Except for Jiang Yujun, everyone else had been drinking.
Murong Yan and Zhao Siqing were dead drunk again, just like last time, calling Gu Yunfan "hubby" every time they opened their mouths. Only this time, Jiang Yujun wasn't angry, and the other sisters weren't surprised; the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
Jiang Yujun yawned. "Pregnant women get sleepy easily. I'm going upstairs to rest. You guys should drink less~"
"Bye-bye, Great Demon Head... Can you let me have this kid tonight..."
Murong Yan, her eyes blurry with intoxication, sat down in Gu Yunfan's lap while holding a decanter.
Zhao Siqing sprawled on the table and pointed at Murong Yan, stammering, "Where... where are you sitting... you little slut, get up... Gu Yunfan is mine tonight..."
"You're the slut... you're a big slut... believe it or not, I'll pour red wine over your head..." Murong Yan shook the decanter.
Jiang Yujun stood up and smiled. "As for who gets Gu Yunfan tonight, you'll have to rely on your own skills~ Big sister has been worn out by this kid for a month, so I need to recover properly~"
Seeing the Great Demon Head leave the dining room.
Murong Yan hooked her arms around Gu Yunfan's neck and began to kiss him.
Zhao Siqing suddenly snapped out of it. "Oh my god! Let go of my hubby! Yan Yan, you're so shameless!"
Ha~~~
Shen Yinuo, An Lingran, Amiya, Wei Zixia, and Jiang Ruoxi were amused. Watching their own cake being devoured by another woman, it was impossible not to feel a bit jealous. Fortunately, they were all sisters, so let her devour it.
So much had happened today. The seven sisters' moods were more intense than a drop tower ride. First, they fearfully welcomed Jiang Yujun back, expecting severe punishment, only to hear shocking news that made their jaws drop. When the marriage certificate was shown, they collectively broke down. Learning that Jiang Yujunwas pregnant with Gu Yunfan's child felt like the sky was falling for all of them.
At the most desperate moment of their lives, Jiang Yujunnot only waived the punishment but also accepted them, allowing them to date Gu Yunfan. From then on, they no longer had to hide or be secretive.
Within a single day, their moods had swung up and down repeatedly; the seven sisters were emotionally drained.
Amiya leaned on Wei Zixia's shoulder, dazed. "Look at our luck, sisters... this kid really got a bargain..."
"Damn... this little bastard is incredibly lucky with women... such a blessed life..." Wei Zixia hugged Amiya. The two Best friends had been in a cold war for over a month, but they finally cleared the air and reconciled.
Shen Yinuo and An Lingran looked at each other in silence; one look was enough to say everything. They hugged and stroked each other's backs; they would still be good sisters in the future.
"My dear concubines, everyone go back to your rooms and rest~"
Gu Yunfan picked up the sleeping Murong Yan. "Xi Xi, go get a deck of cards."
"What do you want cards for? You want to play cards? Aren't you going to rest?"
"No, later I'll flip a card to decide which concubine will attend to me tonight."
"You..."
Jiang Ruoxi was completely speechless.
Wei Zixia grabbed a handful of bayberries and threw them at him. "Get lost!!"
Amiya pointed at him. "Looking for a beating again, are you? Don't you dare leave if you've got the guts!"
"Bye-bye~" Gu Yunfan slipped away while carrying Murong Yan.
Murong Yan was unconscious from the alcohol. Gu Yunfan carried her to the West Wing Room, where she fell asleep immediately. He then went back to the dining room and carried Zhao Siqing back to her bedroom; this lady was also drunk.
The First Concubine, Second Concubine, Third Concubine, and Fourth Concubine each went back to their rooms to rest.
Gu Yunfan took Jiang Ruoxi upstairs. Just as they turned past the spiral staircase on the second floor, he picked her up.
"Oh my..." Jiang Ruoxi's little feet kicked up, her cheeks flushing red. "You're starting again... keep it down, keep it down..."
"Times have changed. Do we still need to keep it down?"
Gu Yunfan raised an eyebrow. "We haven't seen each other for over a month. Did you miss your hubby?"
"Hmph~, no~, you big meanie~"
"You don't mean that~"
Gu Yunfan leaned down and pressed against Jiang Ruoxi's little pink lips.
Mmh... Jiang Ruoxi proactively held his face and responded. Perhaps because of the long-awaited reunion, or perhaps taking this chance to vent her emotions, Campus Belle Jiang's kiss was much more intense than before.
Gu Yunfan carried her to the third-floor bedroom and comforted her for two hours until Campus Belle Jiangdrifted off to sleep.
He thought about how the system was about to enter hibernation.
Gu Yunfan woke the system. His points balance was exactly 10,000. During his global honeymoon, he had earned many points from Jiang Yujun and opened quite a few treasure chests.
The prizes from the thousand-point treasure chests included authentic language skills for seventeen countries, a world encyclopedia knowledge graph, world-champion-level skiing skills, world-champion-level swimming skills, and more.
The prizes from the hundred-point treasure chests included ten-complete great tonic pills, baby bottles, diapers, teethers, toys, etc.
So the system Little older sister is going into hibernation?
Fine. With your help, I'm already strong enough. Unprecedented and unparalleled, I'm invincible throughout the world.
There are only 10,000 points left.
Let's open one more ten-thousand-point treasure chest!
Fire away—
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining "Controllable Nuclear Fusion Spaceship R&D Technology"!]
[This technology covers nuclear fusion reactor technology + plasma propulsion technology + superconducting magnet technology + advanced materials technology + AI navigation technology + closed-loop life support technology + space resource utilization technology, etc.]
[The controllable nuclear fusion spaceship is the ultimate power solution for global deep space exploration and is currently the top R&D direction in the aerospace field. It can completely break free from the fuel constraints of chemical propulsion, enabling interstellar travel, deep space exploration, alien development, etc.]
[Skill transmission in progress...]
Holy crap!!!
Controllable nuclear fusion???
Isn't this commonly known as the "artificial sun"!!!
It's the globally recognized "ultimate energy"!!!
Compared to energy sources like oil and coal power, it's not even in the same dimension. Its energy density is extremely high; the energy released by 1kg of fusion fuel is approximately equal to 10 million kg of oil. A spaceship only needs a few kilograms of fuel to fly to Mars.
More crucially, its fuel is nearly infinite. The core fuel "deuterium" comes from seawater; one liter of seawater is roughly equal to the energy of 300 liters of gasoline. The other core fuel, "tritium," although natural reserves on Earth are minimal, can be manufactured from lithium, and Earth's lithium reserves are abundant.
In short, humans won't run out of the core fuel for controllable nuclear fusion for tens of thousands of years, which is why it's called infinite fuel.
Controllable nuclear fusion has a wide range of applications, suitable not only for spaceships but also for aircraft carriers, warships, large cargo ships, high-speed trains, power supply, industrial energy supply, etc.
Before his honeymoon, Gu Yunfan had unlocked a ten-thousand-point treasure chest—Eternal Youth Biopharmaceutical R&D Technology.
With Eternal Youth Biopharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence robots, 1nm chip, 1nm lithography machine, and aviation engines—these five cutting-edge technologies—the Jiang Group is enough to look down on the globe and dominate the world.
Now there's one more "Super Ultimate Weapon"—Controllable Nuclear Fusion Spaceship R&D Technology.
Within three years, the Dragon Country will surely become the world's number one power. The Huaxia nation will certainly stand at the pinnacle of the world, reshaping the global landscape and promoting the upgrade of human civilization.
Hoho~
There's going to be plenty to keep me busy later~
No wonder the system is going into hibernation~
If it develops any further, I'll probably ascend to immortality~
Chapter 176: Indeed, older pregnant women must be careful.
The next day.
Gu Yunfan woke up naturally holding Campus Belle Jiang, his head feeling heavy. Last night's reception of the "Controllable Nuclear Fusion Spaceship R&D Technology" took six or seven hours, clearly demonstrating the high technical difficulty and complexity involved.
The System has entered hibernation. Unless there is a major accident in the future, there will temporarily be no more interaction value or treasure chests.
This is fine too. Greed is self-defeating. The Cheat Abilityis just an aid, and life shouldn't be hijacked by it. The System awarded six high-tech items in total, which are enough to manage for a lifetime. Besides developing his career, he should also enjoy life.
Knock, knock, knock~
After a round of knocking, Little Jun Jun's voice came through: "President Gu, are you awake? Sister Junjunasked you to come down. She hired a private medical team to come home and perform a prenatal checkup~"
"Coming~"
Gu Yunfan threw back the blanket and got up.
Jiang Ruoxi rubbed her eyelids: "We... that... Great Beauty Jiang is going for a checkup... I'll go too~"
"You curious ghost. We might as well check you too, to see if you're pregnant."
"Get lost... I'm only 19... I'm still in school... I'm still a child myself..." Jiang Ruoxi panicked immediately, truly worried about being pregnant.
Gu Yunfan smiled without speaking, picked her up, and went to bathe. After she fell asleep last night, Gu Yunfanchecked her pulse and confirmed she was not pregnant.
After the two bathed, they went downstairs to the second floor to find Jiang Yujun. The private medical team was signing Employment Contracts in the second-floor living room, having already signed confidentiality agreements before arriving.
To prevent leaks, Jiang Yujun did not go to the hospital for the checkup. Instead, she hired a high-end private obstetrics and gynecology medical team at a high price. They were starting today to monitor her pregnancy around the clock.
The second floor had many rooms. One was converted into a Prenatal Examination Room, and the adjacent room was converted into an obstetrics room.
At this moment, pregnancy examination equipment, including B-Scans, Color Dopplers, 3D and 4D Ultrasound Machines, NST and CTG fetal heart monitors, Blood Analyzers, Urine Analyzers, Biochemical Analyzers, and ECG Machines, were being moved into the rooms one by one.
Gu Yunfan leaned in close to Jiang Yujun's ear and teased: "Quite the spectacle. Are you planning to move the hospital's obstetrics department into the house?"
"What? Is there a problem?"
"You're only one month pregnant. Is this necessary?"
"Better safe than sorry~"
"Indeed, older pregnant women must be careful."
"Get lost!"
Jiang Yujun pinched his arm, looking nervous: "Husband, I'm a little nervous, what should I do..."
"That's normal. Everyone is nervous the first time they do anything, since you lack experience. You won't be nervous after you have a few more."
"Go, go, go! Not a single serious word comes out of your mouth, kid. I need to fast for the checkup, so I can't eat breakfast. You take Xi Xi downstairs to eat first. The medical staff still need to debug the equipment, and it won't be finished anytime soon."
"Alright~"
Gu Yunfan put his arm around Jiang Ruoxi and went downstairs.
The female doctors glanced at him and greeted him with a smile. This group of medical staff didn't know yet who the father of Jiang Yujun's baby was.
"First Concubine... Second... Forget it, let's keep a low profile since there are outsiders."
Gu Yunfan stood in the courtyard and shouted: "Eldest Sister, Second Sister, Third Sister, Fourth Sister, Fifth Sister, Sixth Sister, wake up and eat~~"
"I'm not eating... Why are you shouting so early in the morning... If you shout again, I'll come get you... I'm so sleepy..." Murong Yan's muffled complaint came from the West Wing Room.
Then came Zhao Siqing's call: "Husband... come sleep with me..."
"No way... Husband, come sleep with me... I vaguely remember... you carried me to the room last night... when did you leave..." Murong Yan argued.
The logistical medical staff who were moving medical equipment by the elevator entrance were stunned by the noise and all looked toward where the voices came from.
What's going on??
Who is President Gu's girlfriend??
President Gu has more than one girlfriend??
Also... who is pregnant??
Something is going on in the Jiang Family... No wonder they made us sign a confidentiality agreement before coming... "Do your work! Don't listen to what you shouldn't listen to! Don't look at what you shouldn't look at!"
A female logistics supervisor quickly reminded them: "Everyone knows the Jiang Family's background. If anyone dares to leak even half a word, they will bear the consequences!"
A group of Little older sisters quickly retracted their gazes, carefully moving the medical equipment. They didn't dare to speak when they saw Gu Yunfan and Jiang Ruoxi, pretending not to notice them.
Shen Yinuo and An Lingran were woken up by Gu Yunfan. Murong Yan and Zhao Siqing had blacked out last night and probably wouldn't wake up until noon. Amiyaand Wei Zixia had already gotten up and gone for a morning run at Shichahai; they hadn't returned yet.
While eating breakfast, Gu Yunfan asked: "Eldest Sister, you're on summer vacation, right? Do you have any new projects recently?"
"No, after your aviation engine project succeeded, I haven't taken on any new projects. This one topic is enough to keep me busy for many years."
"Perfect. I'm planning a new project recently, aerospace-related. Are you interested in working on it together?"
"You have a new project? Aerospace-related?? What specific project??" Shen Yinuo immediately got excited upon hearing this.
Gu Yunfan didn't hide anything and stated directly: "I plan to research and develop a Controllable Nuclear Fusion Spaceship~"
"???
Shen Yinuo's mind flashed with a dozen question marks: "Are you still drunk from last night, kid? You come back and immediately start messing with me, talking about a Controllable Nuclear Fusion Spaceship—you're full of hot air~"
"Pfft~"
An Lingran and Jiang Ruoxi burst into laughter.
Gu Yunfan took a sip of fresh milk: "I'm serious, prepare yourself. Let's collaborate again. When it's done, I'll take you guys to tour space and plant Low-Growing Spinachon an alien planet~"
"Oh, please, you're never serious all day long. You should first sort out your robot, chip, and lithography machineprojects sorted out. After you left, inspection teams kept coming to visit and seek cooperation, domestic and foreign, batch after batch. The place was bustling, forcing me, a university teacher, to act as your representative to receive them. Now that you're back, I can finally relax~"
Shen Yinuo continued: "I only received small businesses and local governments. Many large domestic and foreign corporations, high-level domestic leaders, and international dignitaries specifically requested to meet you and... Great Beauty Jiang, insisting on waiting for your return before coming to inspect and negotiate."
"No worries~ I'll handle it. Precisely because I'm busy, I'm asking you to be in charge of the new project. I'm just giving you a heads-up today, and we'll discuss the details after this busy period."
"Give it up. Who are you trying to fool?"
Shen Yinuo just assumed Gu Yunfan was teasing her.
Gu Yunfan looked at An Lingran: "Doctor An, I have another project, pharmaceuticals. I might need your help later."
"Are you serious or joking? One moment it's an aerospace project, the next it's a pharmaceutical project. Is it fun to tease us?" An Lingran pouted.
"Believe it or not~" Gu Yunfan said to himself: "I plan to develop a Miracle Drug capable of reversing aging, maintaining eternal youth, and granting immortality, using modern biopharmaceutical technology. I need a lot of pharmaceutical talents. Help me introduce some reliable ones later. Of course, if you're interested, I'll let you take charge of this major project."
Hearing this, An Lingran and Shen Yinuo exchanged glances, then exchanged looks with Jiang Ruoxi. Endure, endure again, I must hold back... "Pfft ha ha ha..."
The three ultimately couldn't hold it in.
"What's so funny!" Gu Yunfan peeled a banana and stuffed it into An Lingran's mouth, then got up and went upstairs to find First Wife. "When I develop the Miracle Drug, don't come hugging my leg begging for it!"
"Cough, cough..." An Lingran choked until her face was red. "Gu Yunfan... cough, cough... you're truly malicious..."
Shen Yinuo pointed at Gu Yunfan's retreating figure and laughed loudly: "This guy has gone crazy... Haha..."
Chapter 177: Officially Promoted to President of Jiang Group, Taking Full Control of Jiang Group
After the equipment was successfully installed and debugged.
Jiang Yujun underwent a comprehensive early pregnancy check-up, including routine blood and urine tests, blood HCG, progesterone, and ultrasound.
After a while, the female doctor reported the results with various report sheets in hand: "President Jiang, based on the current blood HCG and progesterone levels, they are consistent with early pregnancy. However, the gestational age is quite small, only about four weeks plus. The ultrasound cannot yet see a clear gestational sac. You are considered an older mother, and since this is your first pregnancy, I suggest..."
Hearing the words "older mother," Gu Yunfan couldn't help but chuckle.
Jiang Yujun poked him with her elbow, secretly marvelling at Gu Yunfan's brilliant medical skills; the test results were completely consistent with the conclusion he reached after taking her pulse on the plane yesterday.
Due to her age, the doctor suggested that for the safety of the fetus, she should stop working and focus on rest and recovery. This coincided with her own thoughts; she had already handed over the authority of the Jiang Group to Gu Yunfan yesterday, planning to focus on her pregnancy from now on.
Finally, Jiang Yujun asked, "Can you tell if it's twins?"
"Ah? This... it's not visible yet." The doctor was surprised by Jiang Yujun's question, unaware that Gu Yunfan had already examined her.
Jiang Yujun tilted her head to look at Gu Yunfan, wondering if this kid's medical skills were more advanced than modern medical equipment. Could he really detect twins just by taking a pulse?
Gu Yunfan leaned in and whispered in her ear, "I'm not sure either... it could be triplets... quintuplets... septuplets..."
"Go away!"
Jiang Yujun pushed him away, blinked her fox eyes, and expressed her gratitude to the medical team before The Group went downstairs together.
Having confirmed that Jiang Yujun was pregnant and the test results were normal, An Lingran, Amiya, and Wei Zixia went to work with peace of mind, while Murong Yanand Zhao Siqing were still fast asleep.
With the Jiang Group being busy, Gu Yunfan prepared to go to work with his little secretary, Jiang Ruoxi. Jiang Yujun also intended to go to the company; she had already called for an expanded meeting of directors and executives to formally appoint Gu Yunfan as the President of The Group. Shen Yinuo accompanied them to hand over some work matters.
On the way to the company.
Jiang Yujun received a call from the Mayor of Jing City. Her Older Female Cousin only then found out she had returned to the capital and made an appointment to meet her at the company in the afternoon.
They arrived at the Jiang Group headquarters building.
Many cars were parked in front of the lobby, all belonging to inspection delegations from all over the country and overseas.
After a month of fermenting, the name of the Jiang Grouphad already caused a global sensation, and the name "Gu Yunfan" had long since become synonymous with the "world's leading tech pioneer."
"Wow! Look! President Gu and President Jiang are here!!"
"Where? Where??"
"Oh my God! We've been here three times and finally met the legendary tech madman, Mr. Gu!"
"Isn't that the robot developed by President Gu! It's here too! Heavens! It really looks just like a real person!"
When the delegation saw Gu Yunfan helping Jiang Yujunout of the car, they swarmed over with a roar, shouting with excitement.
Little Jun Jun reacted quickly, immediately shielding Big Jun Jun to protect the newly pregnant woman. The two personal Bodyguards beside Jiang Yujun were stunned—wow, her reaction was even faster than theirs.
"Hello, President Jiang and President Gu! You're finally back!"
"We heard you went on a world tour and saw your travel photos online. Welcome back to the capital~"
"Coming early isn't as good as coming at the right time. We're really lucky today!"
"Congratulations to President Jiang for taking the throne as asias richest person! And congratulations to President Gu for becoming the tenth richest person in the Dragon Kingdom! I bought Jiang Group stock long ago, and the price has tripled! Haha!"
"Mr. Gu! I am a R&D manager from NVIDIA in the US. Please forgive my poor Chinese. You are my idol. Can I take a photo with you?"
"Mr. Gu! I'm from Boston Dynamics in the US, responsible for developing humanoid robots. I'm your fan. Can I join the Jiang Group?"
Jiang Yujun teased softly, "Most of them are here for you... your popularity is higher than mine..."
"Can't help it, my strength doesn't allow me to keep a low profile~"
Gu Yunfan waved amiably to the crowd, offering sincere greetings, and took a group photo with the delegation alongside Jiang Yujun. He then invited the delegation upstairs and instructed the executives to take them on a tour first.
Meanwhile, he, Jiang Yujun, Shen Yinuo, and Jiang Ruoxiattended the expanded meeting of directors and executives.
Having not seen them for a long time, the directors and executives were very excited. With Jiang Yujun and Gu Yunfan back, everyone felt at ease.
After some brief pleasantries, Jiang Yujun got straight to the point: "Many department heads may not know that while I was traveling, I held remote meetings with the shareholders and directors. After discussion and voting, two resolutions were passed. First, Gu Yunfan is elected as the President of the Jiang Group. Second, 22% of The Group's shares will be transferred to President Gu as a reward..."
Whoosh—
The conference room was suddenly in an uproar!
Many executives were neither shareholders nor directors and were unaware of the core leadership's decisions. Hearing this news now, they were greatly shocked.
"Oh my God! President Gu has actually been promoted to Group President!"
"I'm not surprised President Gu was promoted to President; President Jiang said long ago that he was the successor to the Jiang Group. The robot launch a month ago shocked the world, so I guessed she would continue to promote him, but I didn't expect her to give him another 22% of The Group's shares!"
"Who could have imagined? 22%! Combined with his original 5%, that's 27%! The same as President Jiang's previous shares! It's worth over a trillion!"
"Terrifying! The title of asias richest person is about to change hands!"
The executives whispered among themselves, utterly stunned.
Jiang Yujun gestured for silence: "Everyone, please be quiet. I now formally announce that starting today, Gu Yunfan will serve as the President of the Jiang Group, with full responsibility for leading The Group's development. I will step back to the second line while retaining the position of Chairwoman.
In the future, I may not have many opportunities to come to the company. Therefore, I hope all directors and executives will fully cooperate with President Gu. Regardless of the scale of the decision, his opinion shall prevail in all matters, and there is no need to report to me anymore. I believe that under President Gu's leadership, the Jiang Group will surely reach new heights and create more brilliance!"
Clap clap clap... Gu Yunfan smiled slightly and stood up to deliver his inaugural speech.
"I am very grateful to President Jiang and all the shareholders and directors for their trust. My knowledge is shallow; I only understand some technical R&D and am not skilled in business management. Therefore, in the days to come, I hope all my seniors and colleagues will provide more guidance and help. If there is anything I do inadequately, please correct me in time.
Currently, the four projects—aviation engine, artificial intelligence robot, high-end chip, and high-end lithography machine—are progressing in tandem, and our Jiang Group has entered a period of explosive, high-speed development.
Since everyone here is one of our own, I'll share some inside information in advance. I have two more high-tech R&D projects in hand. As for what they are specifically, it's a secret for now.
In short, I can responsibly tell everyone that the next ten, twenty, or even thirty years will be an era where our Jiang Group dominates the world..."
Hmm??
You have two more high-tech projects??
What projects??
How come I don't know??
Jiang Yujun glanced at Gu Yunfan in surprise.
Jiang Ruoxi muttered to herself... Could it be... the two projects Gu Yunfan mentioned this morning are real? What were they called? Everlasting Youth Biopharmaceutical and Controllable Nuclear Fusion Spaceship?
Oh my god... no way... "Many hands make light work. I hope everyone works together and moves toward the grand goal of becoming the world's number one technology enterprise!" Gu Yunfan's eyes were firm and full of confidence.
Clap clap clap... Clap clap clap... The directors and executives in the audience clapped excitedly.
Everyone was full of anticipation and high spirits.
Chapter 178: Gu Yunfan Ascends the Throne as Asia's Richest Person, the Whole Internet Explodes!
After the meeting ended.
Jiang Yujun took Gu Yunfan to the CEO's office to handle the handover procedures. As they walked, she asked, "You still have two R&D projects in hand? What projects? Why haven't you told me about them?"
Gu Yunfan responded softly, "Just focus on your pregnancy from now on... stop poking your nose into company business..."
"Get out of here..." Jiang Yujun elbowed him in the chest. "You brat, keep a low profile... don't let people hear you..."
Upon reaching the office, Jiang Yujun gestured for her assistant to close the door and pressed Gu Yunfan: "Exactly what projects are they? Hurry up and tell me. Even though I've stepped back to the second line, I'm still the Chairman. You're hiding things from the Chairman—do you still want your job?"
Gu Yunfan plopped down into the CEO's chair and spun around, remarking, "Our chairs are identical, so why does it always feel like yours is more comfortable to sit in~"
"Hey? Do you have donkey fur stuffed in your ears? I'm asking you!"
Jiang Yujun's curiosity was piqued to the maximum.
Jiang Ruoxi burst into laughter and poured tea for the two of them, while Shen Yinuo and little Jun Jun also couldn't help but chuckle.
Jiang Yujun turned around and said, "Xi Xi, Yinuo, seeing how you two don't look surprised at all, do you both already know?"
"Uh..." Jiang Ruoxi's gaze shifted toward Gu Yunfan. Seeing that he didn't seem to want to keep it a secret, she mentioned the two projects she had heard about that morning.
Jiang Yujun was dumbfounded after hearing it: "What? What?? Everlasting Youth Biopharmaceutical?? And what was the other project?? Controllable Nuclear Fusion Spaceship??"
"You're shocked too, right? When Yinuo, Ling Ran, and I heard it this morning, we almost died laughing."
Shen Yinuo shook her head with a smile, her expression then mixing with a bit of confusion: "But... our President Gu said very seriously in the meeting just now that he has two R&D projects in hand. I want to know, it couldn't really be these two incredibly ridiculous-sounding projects, could it?"
Gu Yunfan lifted his feet, crossing them on the desk, and said nonchalantly, "You think I was just saying that casually?"
"Oh my god..." Shen Yinuo was half-believing and half-doubting.
Jiang Yujun said excitedly, "What is this Eternal Youth Biopharmaceutical thing?? Is it what I think it means?? Can it enhance beauty?? Maintain a youthful state??"
"Mhm~"
"Is it for real??"
In terms of looks, wisdom, power, wealth, and influence, Jiang Yujun was bursting with confidence. Her only worry lay in her age; having just passed her 44th birthday, her biggest fear was growing older day by day. Meanwhile, Gu Yunfan was in the prime of his youth. This made her feel insecure, worrying that Gu Yunfan might one day stop loving her.
If there really was a drug that could grant eternal youth, it would completely solve her worries.
"Like I said before, whether it's real or fake, just wait and see~"
Gu Yunfan patted his own shoulder. "Secretary Jiang, give the Emperor a shoulder massage~"
"I'll do it for you!!"
Jiang Yujun excitedly walked to Gu Yunfan's side, cupped his face, and said with a surging heart, "Look into my eyes! Tell me one more time, is it real or fake!"
"Calm down, calm down~. Once I succeed in the R&D, I'll let you be the first to have a taste~"
"Oh my god! baby, I love you to death!!"
Jiang Yujun was ecstatic and couldn't help but lean in for a kiss.
Ewww~~~~
Shen Yinuo and Jiang Ruoxi froze on the spot, forced to endure the public display of affection. They couldn't believe Gu Yunfan's words, but... Gu Yunfan had never failed. Thinking of this, their hearts surged like waves.
As for the second project Gu Yunfan mentioned.
Jiang Yujun didn't hold any expectations; she felt it was too far off. As long as the Eternal Youth drug could be developed, she would have no regrets in life.
Meanwhile.
The Jiang Group's propaganda department officially announced the news of Gu Yunfan's promotion to Group CEO and his increased 22% stake through official accounts on TikTok, Toutiao, Weibo, and others. As a listed company, they were obligated to make timely public disclosures.
By noon, Gu Yunfan once again dominated the trending search lists on all major platforms.
Toutiao Trending Searches—
1. #Jiang Yujun Steps Behind the Scenes, Gu YunfanTakes Over as the New Leader of Jiang Group!#
2. #Gu Yunfan's Shareholding Increases to 27%, Becoming the Largest Shareholder of Jiang Group!#
3. #Gu Yunfan's Net Worth Skyrockets to One Trillion, Replacing Jiang Yujun as the New Richest Person in Asia!#
4. #Gu Yunfan and Jiang Yujun Return from Vacation, Suddenly Appearing at Jiang Group Headquarters!#
5. #Jiang Group Crowded with Visitors, Tech Giants Like Nvidia, Qualcomm, and TSMC Come for Inspections!#
The whole internet exploded—
[Holy crap!! Just a month later, another piece of big news about Gu Yunfan has broken!!]
[This guy doesn't make a sound usually, but when he does, it's a bombshell! He actually took control of the Jiang Group without a word! He's only 19!!]
[The key is that he's also become the richest person in Asia! With a 27% stake, his wealth is over a trillion! He's as rich as a whole country!!]
[Oh my god!! This has shocked my mom for a whole year!! A god-like genius!! Even Hongguo Short Dramaswouldn't dare to write it like this!!]
[Brothers, don't laugh at me, but I'm feeling salty again!]
[Anyone would be salty! I'm 39 and still delivering takeout, while he's 19 and already the richest person in Asia!]
[Goddess Jiang is incredibly good to him! She gave him a 5% stake before, and now another 22%, while her own stake has dropped to 12%. She's treating him like her own son!]
[I beg the heavens! Please drop a Queen Godmother for me too! Her strength only needs to be one-tenth of Asia's Number One Goddess... no! One-hundredth... no no... one-ten-thousandth will do!]
[Stop daydreaming. Gu Yunfan obtained today's wealth and status through real ability. He's developed so many high-tech things; any one of them is a trump card!]
[I won't argue with you on that. He deserves to reach the peak of life at 19!]
[The tables have turned. Before, we were the ones begging foreign semiconductor giants for cooperation. Now it's the other way around; it's their turn to come begging. As a person of the Dragon Kingdom, I feel deeply proud!]
[Times have changed~. Gu Yunfan has single-handedly changed the global technology landscape. How can a person be this awesome? It's like this guy is using cheats!]
[Selling systems! Leave a message if interested! Main product is the Godmother System!]
...At 1 PM, as soon as the stock market opened, the Jiang Group's stock price hit the daily limit again. With a market value of 4.45 trillion, Gu Yunfan's net worth rose to 1.2 trillion, significantly leading the second-ranked richest person in India. However, there was still a large gap compared to the world's richest person; the world's richest person, Musk, had a wealth of about 6 trillion.
Gu Yunfan and Jiang Yujun received domestic and foreign inspection teams in the afternoon, finalizing many cooperation matters on the spot. Some foreign cooperation required reporting to the state, with decisions on whether to export being made according to national policies and regulations.
After all, the Dragon Kingdom had been suppressed for so many years; it wasn't a case of you cooperating whenever you said so, or refusing whenever you liked. The international discourse power for high-tech would be in the hands of Big Brother Dragon from now on.
In the mid-afternoon, the Mayor of Jing City arrived. She knew that Jiang Yujun and Gu Yunfan had registered their marriage, but she didn't yet know that Jiang Yujun was pregnant.