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Chapter 683: Chapter 292 Gu Will Surely Understand
As soon as Gu Jiuyue uttered the phrase "sell stocks to buy property," Zuo Zongcai was instantly defeated.
He was different from Gu Tongshu; he wasn’t afraid of Su Huai and Gu Jiuyue dating—go ahead, he’d relish watching Gu Tongshu’s circus.
On the other hand, Gu Tongshu was precisely the opposite, not afraid at all that Gu Jiuyue would squander the family fortune—waste away, how much could you possibly squander?
That’s why Gu’s approach to dealing with the two was entirely different.
Zuo Zongcai definitely couldn’t just watch Gu Jiuyue spend his money to support Su Huai. If he didn’t know, that was one thing, but once he did, he couldn’t escape it.
How embarrassing would this be if it got out?
It was reputational suicide!
Oh, Gu Tongshu’s daughter, your niece, wanting to help her little boyfriend but not having enough pocket money, and you not only don’t stop her, you actually "encourage" her to liquidize assets, what’s the meaning of this?
Bullying a little girl?
Seizing the opportunity to gobble up the Gu Family’s meat?
Are you really that desperate for the money?
No one in the circle would believe it was Jiuyue’s insistence. They’d only assume Zuo Zongcai laid a trap and was whispering limitlessly behind his back.
The damage wasn’t huge, but it was embarrassingly disgraceful.
Zuo Zongcai was taken down by a single sentence on the spot, managing a bitter smile and a wave of his hand, "No, no, no, it’s not that serious..."
Ancestor, please retract your magical powers!
Knowing Gu Jiuyue as he did, he of course believed his grandniece was fully capable of pulling something like that.
"It’s just an office building, Uncle can handle it!"
Zuo Zongcai affirmed with a resolve as if he was heading off to a sacrificial death.
However, when he turned his gaze to Su Huai, his expression suddenly strained—the most telling sign being his quivering cheeks and eyes spouting sparks.
Yueyue, such a good child, couldn’t possibly have had such scheming thoughts; it must’ve been damn Lai all along!
Thinking this wasn’t a problem; although Su Huai didn’t directly offer the idea, Gu Jiuyue turning "bad" was all because of him.
Without Su Huai, Gu, as clever as she might be, simply couldn’t be bothered with these machinations and generally remained indifferent to worldliness and cold towards worldly people; she would not have bullied the old man to this extent.
Thus, the most hateful one was Su Huai!
Zuo Zongcai was too clever, his thoughts were completely accurate, he had pinpointed the root of the issue instantly.
But he was powerless against it; this was an overt plot.
"Su, tell me, how much space do you specifically need? Uncle will get it for you..."
In the end, Zuo Zongcai held back his anger, speaking to the young wolf cub in a peaceful, placatory tone.
Having taken immense advantage, Gou Huai ought to have counted his blessings and walked away, but no, he just had to taunt old Zuo a bit.
"Uncle Zuo!"
He said with a mischievous grin, "You’re starting to really resemble Uncle Gu now, honestly, it gives me such a familiar feeling~~~"
Damn!
This was beyond rude!
Zuo Zongcai ground his teeth in hatred, immediately catching the insinuation: wasn’t it blatantly calling me shamelessly enduring like an old fox?
Ah, he really understood Gu Tongshu and Su Huai...
However, Gou Huai’s "teasing" stayed within a very delicate boundary, stinging and stifling but without a way for Zuo to release his anger.
He was complimenting you on your warmth!
"Enough, enough, enough!"
Zuo Zongcai, with a bitter smile, surrendered, no longer wishing to battle it out with Su Huai.
What was the point in trying to win?
"You, you’re the one who’s exactly like old Gu, with a mind as small as the tip of a needle."
Zuo Zongcai, pointing at Su Huai, sighed deeply, "I can’t be bothered to argue with you, go practice your wits on Gu Tongshu, I’m not his foot soldier! Hurry up, let’s talk serious business!"
Gou Huai rubbed his hands, snickering.
But he didn’t rush to make his demands; he went on a detour instead.
"Uncle Zuo, our Xingyu plans for the Imperial Capital Headquarters to become a multi-dimensional influence center, to become an industry benchmark in resource support, intellectual backing, broadcasting environment, and living conditions.
In the future, we want to provide accommodations and workspace for 2000 employees and live streamers..."
No matter how euphemistically he put it, the meaning was clear; Zuo Zongcai understood and his eyes widened, "Man, you want the whole building?!"
His question was so aggrieved that even thick-skinned Gou Huai felt a bit embarrassed, "Ah well, there’s no need to rush..."
’No need to rush’ translated to: yes, I want it all, but you can pay in installments~~~
Zuo Zongcai’s head buzzed.
Damn right, he had just boasted, "just a building," but that was only meant as a casual remark to indulge his niece!
He had never, in his wildest dreams, thought that Su Huai would actually dare to ask!
How could he be so bold?
That rundown building was worth over ten billion!
Old Zuo burst into laughter but not with joy.
Then, just as a smile broke across his face, Gu Jiuyue promptly intervened with a sweet query, "Uncle Zuo, is it too expensive? I’ll take care of it, I have money."
The mockery froze on his face, Zuo Zongcai couldn’t manage a smile anymore.
Gu Jiuyue’s tactics were remarkably simple, yet effective.
"Oh, no, it’s not too expensive..."
Zuo Zongcai spoke with his mind blank, his heart throbbing in pain.
"Uncle Zuo can afford it, no need for you..."
Su Huai was nearly laughing to death; men, no matter how high their status or old their age, always find a way to puff up their faces and pretend to be fat...
Alright, now it was time to reel it back.
Otherwise, no matter how readily he agreed now, when it actually came time to deliver, there would definitely be problems—a deal worth tens of billions was just not realistic.
Feeling the moment was just right, Gou Huai finally expressed his true intent clearly.
"Uncle Zuo, I mean, it’s not like we want to buy it outright. Xingyu operates on a light-asset model, so there’s no need to invest so much in fixed assets. I just hope we can have a stable, long-term lease to reduce costs, you mustn’t misunderstand."
Misunderstand?
Now you tell me not to misunderstand?!
Having never quite understood what the young people meant by "tea," Zuo Zongcai finally had a personal experience of it.
